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Easy Lemon Coconut Protein Balls

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Good morning! Spring has finally made it’s way to the South Shore! While it’s been most dreary (with a little sunshine) outside, it’s tasting like spring inside. Coconut and lemon is one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations, and I think you’ll love this recipe for protein packed lemon coconut balls! Textured dip bowl from West Elm These no-bake protein balls are super easy to make, and I often keep a batch in the refrigerator for a nutritious dessert or snack on-the-go. They’re basically these protein bars in ball form. The whole family loves them, Qman included! Ingredients : 1/2 cup vanilla (or coconut) protein powder 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp lemon juice + zest to taste (about 1/3 of a lemon) 2 tbsp coconut flour Thirstystone Oval Marble and Wood Serving Board from Target Directions : Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl. Form into balls. Place on a parchment-lined plate in the refrigerator for 30-

Spring Fling

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Just look at that twinkling sun!! We had such a gorgeous day. I love this time of year! Tuesdays and Thursdays are generally my long work days, and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I go to the gym for classes, work mid-day and hang out with Mazen in the afternoon. I squeeze work in only if it’s easy to do. Like now, after bedtime ; ) We spent a lot of time on the two-wheeler today and played in the yard for a bit. At 5:30 we headed down to the school for Mazen’s Spring Fling. They had a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting and more. Sarah and I met with a picnic and bought pizza for the kids. I volunteered at the face painting booth, and Mazen wanted to help out. He asked if he could “go to work with me” and he ended up doing a lot more of the face painting supervising than I did! I want this bunny!!! I brought roasted veggies and Babybel cheese to share for the picnic, plus fruit. Sarah made deviled eggs!!! I had four, and they were so yummy. We had mango for dessert!

Sunbrella

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I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but after four days of cold rain, we are SO EXCITED to see the sunshine here in Cville! The umbrellas we’re still carrying around are now being used for shade. And the forecast is looking sunny and warm for the next few days. Woo hoo! *All the sun emojis!* I used to live three quarters of a mile from the gym and always walked unless it was pouring rain. Now I live one mile from the gym and have been driving a lot, mostly as a time saver because the travel there is 10 minutes in a car or about 25 minutes to walk. But if I  run it’s 10 minutes either way, so I am trying to make an effort to get there using my legs more often whenever the weather is nice. I got there a little early and walked around the track until class started. It was a birthday extravaganza! 60 minutes of kettlebells and free weights, squats and jumps. Chris was full of energy and so we burned a lot today! I left the gym and went to the preschool on foot to pick up Maz

5 Unconventional Ways to Extend Your Life

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I’ve written about extending your life by slowing down the apparent passage of time . I’ve written about some interesting predictors —but not necessarily causes—of longevity, and the common characteristics of centenarians . Today, I’m going to describe several unconventional causal means of extending your life. I’m talking about cold, hard days, weeks, and months. Ticks on a clock. Objective measurements of time. Not just the perception of time, although that matters too. How to do it? Live somewhere green, or grow a bunch of plants and trees in your yard. We’re built to live in nature, amongst trees, rivers, meadows, wildflowers, beaches, and other trappings of wilderness. It’s where we come from. On a fundamental, genetic level, nature is home. That’s why spending brief interludes in forests can reduce stress , improve glucose tolerance, and boost anti-cancer activity . That’s why spending time in green space can make us more creative and less anxious. It’s why even seeing pic

Grins For Breakfast

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Gussie says GOOD MORNING with a big grin! Whenever he lies on his back his lips fall into this hilarious face. He reminds me of the little guy on Lilo & Stitch ! Today’s breakfast involved pineapple, a Siggi’s yogurt, Nature’s Path granola and drippy almond butter. Plus coffee with a swirl of half and half. You know these chairs? They are finally getting recovered. I’ve been working with Debbie at Gotcha Covered here in Cville, and we picked a color yesterday. The middle gray, which is Kasmir’s Berlin pattern in the color Stone. It’s made with Krypton so it should be very dog and child friendly (unlike my white couch which is dying a slow death!) I’ll be showing you the new chairs when they’re done in about a month! Guess what today is?! My half birthday. And Caitlin’s birthday (don’t you miss her? I just re-read her final post and shed a tear. Happy Birthday Caitlin!). It’s also ACAC Chris’s birthday! Yay for #26. WE WILL SEE THE SUN TODAY! (If you live in Cville, you k

Clean Eating Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oatmeal Recipe

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If you love oatmeal cookies, then this should be your morning bowl of oats! In this series of 5 overnight oat recipes, I couldn’t skip the most obvious and well loved flavor of the epic, oatmeal cookie. I mean, you’d be hard pressed to find a more “typical” combination for oats and for good reason!! This easy to prep oatmeal packet will live in your freezer for up to 6 months! And making them doesn’t even dirty a pot. You really can’t get much easier then that! Just combine the oats and milk and set it in your fridge overnight. In the morning, you’ll wake up to oats that are ready to eat! Either enjoy them cold out of the fridge (surprisingly good!), or warm them in the microwave for about a minute. Either way, it’s a delicious breakfast that just can’t get any easier! CLICK PLAY TO SEE THE RECIP IN ACTION:   YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY: NEED JARS TO MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT OATS IN? These pint-sized canning jars are perfect for these recipes! Great for single servings for many diffe