While I was on my trip I looked for things I could share with one of you and of course tea was the obvious choice! This is Lipton tea made exclusively from the tea at the Kericho estate. Leave a comment to be entered to win a handful of tea and this funky animal print ring!
I have this ring in zebra and love it already. This ring fits on my middle finger, which is on the small side, so it would probably fit on either a ring or middle finger. Or could be put on a necklace too.
Good luck!
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I woke up at 3:30 this morning ready to go workout – too bad I had to wait 2 more hours! At 5:30 I was no longer in the mood, but I went anyways. Matt has been getting up with me on Mondays, which means we get to bike there. Little did we know that it was in the low 40s and I was in shorts and a fleece. FREEZING!!
At the gym I did 30 minutes on the ET and about 10 of lifting. I felt like I was in slow motion – I still don’t feel 100% – so I took it easy.
I was slow getting ready too and Matt made the oats 🙂
The mix:
- 1/2 oats, 1/2 9 grain mix, water, soymilk, 1/2 banana, 1 big chopped date
- 2 heaping tbsp cottage cheese
- Toasted almonds
- 1/2 Luna Tea Cake crumbled
- Spoonful Naturally More PB
Delish!! Esp. with my cool new spoon
Enjoyed with a cup of the Kericho Estate Tea
I’m off to a full day of classes. Should be getting my midterms back today too! I’ve got another test on Wednesday, a project due Friday that I haven’t started and a Biochem killer test on Monday, so this week needs to be super productive.
Kath says
Maggie ,
The recipe is over at Brew + Bake.
Kath
Christina says
You manage to make oatmeal look totally exotic with your pretty bowl and spoon! Glad you had such a good trip, good luck getting back into the swing of things!
Kristie Lynn says
Nothing like tea in the morning 🙂
Jess says
I love that ring! Good luck with the schoolwork!
Katy G. says
Thanks for giving away some of your Africa stuff!
Laura says
I would LOVE to try the tea! Thanks for a great giveaway!!!!
Emily says
Your trip looked amazing. I loved reading about it!
Kimberly says
Welcome back! Thanks for the contest!
Btw, what’s your thought on having breakfast food for dinner? Thanks!
Lindsey (Mrs. LC) says
I think I’m still living vicariously through you and your African adventures. 🙂 Love that ring!
Jen says
What a super cool giveaway! Count me in for sure. And your breakfast looks especially tasty with new kitchenware. 🙂
Good luck with your exams and project!!
Lauren says
Mmmm, I’d love to try a new flavor of tea. Looks very yummy!
saystherussian says
Whoo prizes!
Kylie says
Mmm, I’m sipping tea right now on my balcony at the beach! Spring Break for me this week. Glad you had a lovely time in Africa!
Jaime says
Welcome back, Kath! Your Africa posts were fun, interesting, and educational. What a trip of a lifetime!
Thanks for bringing us back some loot! 🙂
Jess says
Oh you are welcome 🙂 Love your oatmeal and the bowl!
<3 jess 🙂
xxx
TAMMY says
I would love try the tea … Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful trip.
jsr says
I would love to try that tea!
Thanks for sharing all of the details of your trip with us…what an unbelievable experience!
Rachel says
I love your new bowl and spoon!
Amandamoo says
Hi Kath! Long time no… post? whatev : )
I’m so happy you had such an incredible time and came home safe and sound! Thank you so much for sharing everything with us. Mwah!
Sarah says
The tea sounds wondeful. Thank you for the opportunity for such a great giveaway
Michaela says
Mondays are a tough workout day. I was traveling all day yesterday so I didn’t have time for my 9-miler. So that means I have to do it when I get off work today. Ahhh! Cute ring!
Brittany says
Thanks for sharing the videos of the trip. It looks as though you had an amazing time.
I would love to try the estate tea and the ring is gorgeous.
Can you buy the Kericho Estate Tea in stores?
I also just caught up with the post from last night and Matt’s tempura veggies looked fabulous. I need to try those!
suzanne says
Welcome home 🙂 I would love to try that tea!
Kristin says
great prize! im glad you had such a fantastic learning experience!
Beadie @ What I Ate Yesterday says
Cool contest!
Sorry you got up so darn early!! Hope your first day back at school goes well!
Carole Havrila says
would love to taste the tea from your travels. Must feel weird adjusting back to the pace of life.
You and your husband are so creative with food! SO cool to read about your eats
Kara says
Aw your new bowl is adorable! And I’d love to try that tea!!
Kasey says
I would looove to win the ring & tea! You are generous.
haya says
love the ring!
and your new bowl and spoon fit perfectly into your already fashionable collection. what are your thoughts on the taste of this tea as compared to a regular bag of lipton?
Meghan Telpner says
I imagine anything would taste delish in a zebra striped bowl;)
caitlin says
i would LOVE that ring!!
VeggieGirl says
MY PRENTS WOULD LOVE THE TEA, AND I’D LOVE THE RING!! 😀
Alison says
Welcome back to the daily grind! 😀
heatherfeather says
Your trip looked like such a wonderful experience! Welcome back. 🙂
Stephanie says
Go easy on yourself– you’re readjusting from a major time/climate/activity change!
I’m loving all your recaps from the trip… I can’t wait to go to Africa one day 🙂
Christine says
I love would love to try out that new tea!! And a girl could always use more jewelry!!
lucy says
glad you are back safe!
Paula says
I love your consistancy in bloging! Even from Africa. Where do you get your energy?lol Good luck getting through today my prayers are with you!
Danielle says
That ring is adorable!
Hope you have a great day!
Lisa says
I’ve been following your blog for a while but haven’t commented. I loved all the vibrant pictures from your trip. It was definitely an amazing opportunity and I’d honestly never put any thought into how tea is made or what the effects of that labor are on the people/rainforest. Thanks for being so informative 🙂 And yes, would love a chance to try the tea!
Sarah says
i love all the animal print! jet lag is the worst–give a few more days and you’ll be back to normal!
Joanne says
Welcome Back! It sounds like the trip was a great adventure. The only draw back might be playing catch-up. Hopefully the tired feeling will go away soon and the school obligations will be completed.
Ronda says
Welcome Back!
Meryl says
I love your blog!!! I am so jealous of all of your adventures. Have a great day back at school.
Erin D. says
I love tea and I love rings 🙂
Liz says
I loved watching your trip to Africa and would LOVE to have some tea to enjoy! 🙂
Holly Howard says
Hi kath,
I have been reading your blog for a while, but this is my first comment. That tea looks so good that I had to tryt o win it 🙂
I loved reading about your trip to Africa! I have always wanted to visit there.
I hope you start feeling better soon, you will be SO glad you worked out today, that is the first step to getting your routine back!
FoodsThatFit says
Lovely eats and way to go still making it to the gym, even when you weren’t feeling your best.
I bet your body is wondering what on earth is going on with the shock from traveling, the time change, and eating different foods than you are used to!
So glad you made it back safely from your trip! An amazing experience and your posts from your time there were so exciting to read. Get feeling better Kath:)
Andrea (Off Her Cork) says
Oh that’s cool! I loved the zebra ring in your picture. Hooray giveaways!
Justy2003 says
Wow, you’ve got a busy first week back! At least you’re halfway thru the semester now…woo-hoo!
Happy Monday 🙂
Jessica says
I have been reading all about your Africa trip and have become incredibly jealous. Was your link to this trip strictly your blog? It might motivate me to start one!
rhodeygirl says
does the tea taste any different?
crazy week woah. good luck!
Kelly says
Kath–welcome home! what is the one thing that surprised you the most about the tea estates in Africa?
Katie says
Hope you’re feeling back up to speed soon!
I’d love to win the tea and ring. Both are amazing prizes.
Tatiana says
Glad to have back!! I would love to win some tea!!
Meredith says
ahh love that ring! the tea looks good too 🙂
tami says
i am glad you had such an amazing time.
JE says
I would love to sample the tea! And what a pretty ring!
Allison says
I really enjoyed reading about your adventure . . . thanks for bringing back goodies!
Mel says
Loving all the cool stuff in this post, especially the spoon! That ring is pretty cool too!!
rebecca (unintuitiveeating) says
ooh pretty ring. i loved all your posts/videos. quite a memorable experience.
runRedrun says
i love tea! I’m curious to see how this tea tastes.
JENNA says
I love your new spoon and bowl!! so Cute! Good luck studying!
Ozlem says
Hmmm.. would love to try the tea and the rint looks so pretty.
JennyA says
Can you buy the tea here? Would love to try some!
Kristin says
LOVED hearing all about your African travels and LOVE that ring!!!
Erin says
Wow — I’d love to try some of the tea! Glad your travels went well; thanks for sharing them with us!
Diana says
Who doesn’t love tea!? I’m always excited to try a new kind!
Melissa says
Tea + me = good.
Kara says
Loved hearing about your trip! Thanks for giving us a view of the world through your eyes:) I love the ring..
caitlin says
Love the new bowl! Your trip looked incredible.
I admire you for making it to the gym, I always used to skip when I was recovering from a long work trip.
Meghann says
That’s so sweet to be thinkin gof the blogworld on you trip. I guess we all bring back trinkets for our friends and family, why not bring something back for a lucky blog winner? 🙂
WEEKLY BITE says
That ring is super cute!
Adriane says
I am a tea fanatic. I bet the Kericho Estate tea is fabulous! Thanks for the chance to try it.
anne says
Great giveaway! Count me in!
Heather says
That ring is super cute! What an amazing trip – thanks for sharing!
Kristi says
Love the ring! I loved all the exotic jewelry you picked up – especially the animal print bangles!
Bec says
Love the bowl and spoon, they are both adorable!
tina says
Pick me! I haven’t won anything in ages! 🙂
leatitia says
Entering for the giveaway!
I made the most amazing bowl of oats this morning, I’ve found my favorite mix. Vanilla soy milk, water, oats + 1 tsb of Gen Soya Peanut butter bar, one heaping Tbsp of cottage cheeze, one heaping Tbps of low sugar strawberry jam, 1 tsb of natural PB.
Thanks to you for the inspiration! 🙂
Jessica says
What a great ring, and thank you so much for the opportunity to try to tea, I’m curious as to the taste.
I’m not surprised you still feel a little off after being in Africa. Just my sleeping schedule being off (sleeping 16 hours in a row, for example) makes me feel kind of hazy. I’m sure you’ll be more alert when your routine gets back to normal 🙂
Alison says
Welcome back! Your trip looked amazing!
alex says
That ring is really cute, and I would love to try the tea!
It really looks like you had an amazing trip, I would love to travel to Africa
Arielle Maler says
Your trip looks amazing! I’m jealous. I’d love to try some of that tea 🙂
Marie Ley says
First off, I love your new bowl & spoon. My home is decorated with an African theme so I was very interested in reading about your travels & seeing your photos this past week. Secondly, my husband and I are tea lovers so I’m hoping to win this contest for two reasons! The tea and the beautiful zebra print ring which I love!!!
Cole says
Good luck with your crazy week! I know that “just coming back from break” feeling alllllll to well.
Erica D says
Your trip looked so amazing! And I’m sooo jealous! And I love tea and would love to win those tea bags 😉
Lindsey says
Kath, I really love your new spoon. It’s so interesting looking. 🙂
Ooohh I’d love to try the new tea! I wonder how it tastes? And I love that ring! By the way, thanks for having a contest. 🙂
Ann Spillane says
Wow…that tea looks A.mazing and that ring is BEAUTIFUL! I have been a loyal lurker for about 9 months or so. I have never commented much b/c I have 3 kids and they keep me pretty busy. BUT I always find time to check on KERF! 🙂
Emily says
Zebra print is my favorite!!!!!!!!!! And I would savor every drop of that tea if I won it. You are so kind to offer these little treasures from your trip! 🙂
Jess says
Thank you for sharing another part of your trip with us!
Faye says
Love the spoon! I like zebra print too- I loved the little necklace you brought back!
I love that my gym is 24/7- if I wake up early (which is almost never!), I can get to the gym. I hate slow days though- I feel blah and unmotivated! Rest days do help though. My excuse for not getting to the gym!
Melissa says
Love the fun breakfast dish & spoon!! Your trip was amazing as was how much you were able to share with us!!
Ashley says
Your bowl and spoon make it look like you brought a little bit of Kenya back with you!! I would love to try some of the tea – thanks for the giveaway!
Rachel says
Loved hearing about your trip–and I’m always looking for new flavors of tea to try!
Anne P says
yay giveaway!!
Nat says
What a cool experience!
Jessica says
Thanks for the Kenya inspired giveaway!
Good luck this week, you’ll make it!
Jen says
Kath, Loved your pics from your trip!!!
Megan says
cute ring!
Kate says
It’s great to have you back, Kath! I’m impressed that you didn’t spend the whole weekend lazing on the couch, which is what I’m prone to doing when I get back from a trip! I love the souvenirs you brought back–very fun!
amelia says
Thanks for taking so much time to share so many details of your experience in Africa. I’d love to have a chance to try some new tea and that ring is so cute!
Amy C. says
I love the bowl and spoon for this mornings’ breakfast. So cute! The ring is cute too. I’m crossing my fingers that I finally win something! 🙂
Melissa says
Welcome home! I would love to give that tea a try.. how thoughtful of you to think of us 🙂
nicole says
I loved seeing the pictures from your trip! I can even imagine how beautiful and wonderful the whole experience was!
yea for contests!
Kelly says
Love the new spoon, almost as much as the ring :-)!
Kinder says
I hope you feel recovered from your travels soon! What a jolt to the system that must be – all that flying and time changing! Good luck with classes!
Kelly L says
I loved your adventures, Kath – thanks for sharing your trip!
Rachel in Greensboro says
That’s very generous of you to share some items from your trip as a giveaway…I love tea!
Brynn says
Love the ring! Ewww Biochem!!
Anne Marie says
yummm tea!
Lisa says
What a pretty ring! Good luck with getting back in the swing of things.
Kristin says
The blogworld is glad to have you back! I’d love to win that tea and ring.
Nicole says
It would be so neat to win some tea!
Tiff says
Welcome back! I’ve enjoyed reading the posts about your trip.
Amanda @ Fake Ginger says
My mom would live and die for that ring. Her birthday’s in May… pick me? 🙂
I’ll keep the tea though. No sharing.
kate says
Kath,
I have loved reading about your recent travels. As a tea loved I would love to try the tea.
Thanks for all your hard work!
Kate
Haleigh says
The funky ring looks fantastic! I love how your bowl of oatmeal always looks so pretty 🙂 Enjoy being back!
Erin says
Kath, it looks like you had such a great time! Welcome back!!!
Hollie says
I love your blog – such an inspiration to eat real, delicious food! And, I would love to try this tea!
Amy13 says
Pick me, pick me! I would love to win! Thanks for another awesome giveaway, Kath! 🙂
Melissa (the other one) says
That ring is ADORABLE!!! And would fix my obsession with safaris for a bit, until I can (hopefully) someday go on the real thing.
Bree says
Love the new spoon. Thanks for sharing so much of your trip with us. I have a new found respect for Lipton & Unilever.
Liz says
hey Kath, going back to the first day of your regular routine is always the hardest part about going on vacation.
good luck with school today
Tracey says
Hi Kath! I would LOVE to try the tea. 🙂 Please include me in the drawing.
Lindsay J says
Welcome Home! I would love to try the tea 🙂
HangryPants says
I would love to win!
Brooks says
I love that ring!! It would look fantastic on my finger. 🙂
megan says
Welcome home! Reading about your adventures has really made me want to try that tea! Good luck settling back in!
Rose says
I haven’t been able to read through all your Kenya posts – but I will get there when I have more time! So far, it seems like you had an amazing trip!! 🙂
I would love to be included in the drawing! What a unique gift.
Katie says
Thanks for sharing your adventure to Africa! With my sister currently in the Peace Corps in Africa, it was cool to compare some things you heard and saw with things that my sister has also witnessed. (She’s in Senegal though, not Kenya)
Amy says
Whoo Hooo-TEA!! I do hope you are feeling better soon.
Kim says
Cute ring. Glad you had a great time in Africa!
Tina says
That ring is so cute! I love it! I haven’t watched the videos yet, but I plan to today.
Jen says
cool giveaway!!
i loved reading everything about your trip to africa. ive been taking some courses about agricultural land use and its effect on the environment and find it to be a really interesting topic…but i’ve never thought to look at tea specifically. i wish i could have joined you at the estate!
Lisa says
Loved reading about your adventures in Africa. What an amazing opportunity. Hope the jet lag isn’t too bad!
Leslie says
looks like you had a great trip! i loved reading all about it! welcome back!
Maureen says
Welcome home! That’s a beautiful ring. Good luck on your tests this week!
Jess says
i would love to win! I hope you go back to feeling normal again soon! Good luck with your course work!
Julie says
Your trip sounds so amazing! I really enjoyed the updates and the beautiful pictures!
Kelly L. says
So CUTE!!
Rina says
Beautiful ring!! That tea looks delish too. Sorry about the freezing weather though.. that sucks when that happens.
Suzanne says
welcome home, kath! I’ve been keeping up with your trip everyday, but still have to watch your videos. looks like you had an amazing time. hope you can take it easy this week despite getting used to being back. 🙂
Yasmin says
We’re so happy to have you back with your glorious bowl of oatmeal!
Katie says
Hi Kath! I’m a long time reader, first time commenter. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your life and Africa trip with us. You have really changed the way I approach food, which has given me so much more energy and improved my running. Thank you!!
Sarah says
I love the ring! So cute.
Kelly says
Welcome back! Nice ring!
Danielle says
The ring is beautiful and I’d love to try the tea 🙂
RachelD says
Kath, It always takes me a few days to get back to feeling normal after I fly. Hopefully you will be back to 100% soon!
Flutterby says
*doin’ the “zebra-tea” dance*
Wendy says
Another great giveaway – I wish there was more than one handful to send out!
Ileana says
That ring is so cute! And I love tea, and would love to get a taste of Africa!
Susan says
Breakfast has never looked so fun! Love the new bowls!
K says
I love that spoon!! Have a great Monday 🙂
Ashley says
You were definitely the topic of conversation during the NYC Bloggers Brunch yesterday as most of us started out on the food blog reading due to your amazing blog! 🙂
Emily says
Such a great giveaway!
I hope you feel better soon! I just got back from Costa Rica and it took me a while to feel back to normal as well! Good luck with your crazy week. 🙂
Holly S. says
Love the animal print bowl and spoon, so cute. Good luck with your studies.
Whitney says
Hooray for tea. I love tea just as much as I love coffee 🙂
Carrie H says
A couple posts back, you look so beautiful in a black shirt with your black-and-white necklace and ring from Africa!
Jill says
I have loved reading about your recent travels! There is no better way to enjoy a good breakfast than in a fun bowl!
Maureen says
I’ve never liked Lipton tea but maybe trying this kind could change my mind!
Emily says
Love the animal print dishes. 🙂
I hope adjusting back to life in the good ole USA goes smoothly. Good luck with all of your classes!
Sharon says
Totally love the morning oats!
ttfn300 says
your trip has looked absolutely amazing!! thank you for sharing, it has been fun reading 🙂 good luck getting back in the swing of things 😉
Laura says
163 comments?! Everyone wants this tea, huh?!
Emily L says
Would love to be entered in your contest.
Good luck getting back in America-mode. Sometimes I find it helps, when I’ve just returned from a fabulous trip, to take 10 minutes every day and set them aside for thinking about 5 wonderful things you miss, and 5 wonderful things about being back. People who don’t experience a wonderful experience with you, sometimes expect you to reintegrate naturally into your old life (especially if it wasn’t a really long trip). But it’s hard!
jessnyc says
glad you’re back and had a great trip 🙂 love the animal print utensils!
claire says
ooo i would love this tea and ring…you really convinced me that I need to go to africa!
sirenjess says
I hope I win. I’m having a bad day. Would love to try that tea.
Erin says
I totally love your new spoon and that bowl is fab!
Angela says
Thanks for sharing the details of your trip! Today’s giveaway sounds awesome. I love tea maybe more than you love oatmeal! 🙂
Kristin says
Glad you had a safe trip all the way around! You came home not only with some really cool trinkets, but memories that will last a lifetime! (Hope I win a really cool trinket!)
Kate says
Really enojyed reading about your trip! Welcome back and my (ring) finger is crossed that I wine this!!!
Diana says
oOoOoOoOoOoOo…I love this ring! Like I said in a message I left before – 100% my style! Your oats look extra yummy today!
Diana
Jessica says
I LOVE that ring & am always up to try new tea! Your trip looked amazing. Lots of great (and very pretty) foods!
Welcome home!
Martha says
Glad you had a safe trip. And thanks for sharing your Africa lute with us. Love your new spoon.
Laura G says
Hi Kath, I have been reading your blog for a while now. This is the first time I’ve left a comment. I really enjoy your creative oatmeal ideas and posts. It’s always a nice distraction from work 🙂
I would love to be entered into your contest for the tea and ring. I love tea and the ring is super cool.
Caity says
Thanks for taking the time to recap your Africa trip. Such an amazing opportunity! (And such a cute ring!)
Sara says
I’ve missed your delicious looking oats in the mornings! 🙂
Kel says
Wow! There are a lot of comments! Your trip looked like so much fun! Thanks for the give-a-way!!
Karissa says
I love tea!! Kath, I loved hearing about your trip – it sounded like an amazing experience 🙂
Kayona says
I am so glad you had such a great trip! The ring is super cute.
Lindsay says
Your meal plan and your desire to be healthy really inspires me. I personally have dealt with a lot of health issues the past couple of years, but after reading your blog along with other blogs…. I have determined that I can eat and be healthy all at the same time. I do not need to overeat or under eat to be accepted. I just need to eat the food that satisfies me.
brandi says
i love all the animal print stuff!
dinner last night looked great, too.
I hope you get to feeling 100% normal soon!
Felish says
Hey,
I just discovered your site recently and have been following your African exploits with jealousy! Your oatmeal breakfasts look delicious. Do you always heat everything up in a saucepan, or do you sometimes use the microwave for a faster cooking time?
Lisa M says
Hi Kath –
What program and level do you do on the elliptical? I always feel like it’s too “easy” and that I don’t get close to the workout I do on the treadmill…
LOVE LOVE LOVE that ring!
Krista says
Hi Kath! I REALLY enjoyed reading about your adventure’s in Africa! What a great experience! 🙂
I’m digging that zebra print bowl/spoon you’ve got going on today!!!
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
Good luck with the productivity today… I need to be too!! Oats look wonderful and love that spoon!
Cara says
That ring is awesome! It was fun to “travel” with you!
Mom says
Emily, Good idea! Kath’s dad and I just returned from a beach trip. I am missing the water and the fun.
But I sure am glad my child arrived home safely from hers, and that she had such a wonderful experience.
Whitney says
Woohoo! Don’t worry about the funky sleep pattern…it took me weeks to adjust when I came back from studying abroad in France…it was annoying but it too shall pass!
Mariel says
Hi Kath,
I loved reading about your trip to Africa! I would also love a souvenir from your adventure! 🙂
Thanks!
ModelBehavior says
Loved reading about the trip and would love to try that tea!
Katie says
Cute ring!
Kristen says
i always love trying new teas, that one would be a great addition to the list!
Paige says
Wow! What an awesome giveaway! I would love to try the tea…and the ring is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing with us!
Lisa says
you’re pictures were awesome! I’ve always wanted to go to africa but some tea and the ring would be second best 🙂
L says
I would love a little piece of Africa. ^^
life coach jen says
Awesome giveaway!
It sounds like you’re still jet-lagged, I hope you feel better soon!
Tania says
Your pictures/video from your trip were just incredible to see! Thank you so much for putting in such a great effort to share with all of your readers such a memorable trip. I really enjoyed seeing the pictures of the cuisine in Kenya.
Bridget says
I love tea and would love to try this!!
Kori says
Kath- sorry to hear you’re still not feeling 100%… my take on your “sluggishness” is a depleted store of NUT BUTTER! hehehe! Now that you are back stateside and have your pantry plethora of BB, Naturally More, TJs etc- you should be feeling top notch in a day or two! Feel better soon!
Kelsey Miles says
I’m so glad you bought that bowl!!!
CaSaundra says
I am a huge fan of animal prints–so naturally I love the ring; and more tea is always welcome! =)
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
The ring is so cute and tea looks great!
Hope you feel better soon 😉
Royal says
School! Ahhh! My spring break is almost over so I totally feel the pressure as well. I was hoping to get my certification in nutrition and wellness consulting before starting a new quarter doesnt look like Im going to meet my deadline! I <3 that ring!
Jan says
I love tea! This is fabulous, and that nut butter spoon looks yummy too :o).
Lindsay Lu says
That spoon is sooo cute!
Michelle says
your trip looked unbelievable…hope you made some unforgettable memories!
Ashley Suzanne says
Oh you are too kind. I love your give always and would be privileged to have a little peice of your adventure.
Rachel says
oooooh. How cool! Pick me!
karly says
Tea and a ring….aren’t those a girl’s best friend?!?! Kath, looks like you had an amazing trip. Can’t wait to keep reading more about it. Hopefully, this will lead to some more trips too!
Terri from Sunnyvale, CA says
Thanks for sharing your journey in Kenya. It was very inspiring.
Heather McD (heather eats almond butter) says
Kath,
Welcome home! I know I’ve said this before, but I love that you and Matt often workout together and then he makes you breakfast. So sweet. My husband runs runs runs, and there is no way I could keep up with him. He’s not much into yoga, and so we never get to workout together. 🙁 Oh well, at least we both do it on our own, right?
Thanks for the giveaway. Just finished off a mug of tea myself and could use some more. Love the ring too!
Best of luck with all your school tests/projects this week.
Shelley says
Yay – souvenirs! I’d love to try the exclusive Kenyan tea! And the ring is so pretty – pick me!!!
Connie says
Would love a little bit of Kenya!
Did you get to see the beautiful flamingos at Lake Nakura?
Christina says
Love the ring (and all your posts from Africa)! I know exactly how you’re feeling about schoolwork overload– can’t wait for this semester to end.
AutumnTao says
I was admiring your zebra ring yesterday. Glad your travels were safe and inspiring. Good to have you back posting regularly.
Canada Katie says
I have so enjoyed reading about your trip to Africa, what an amazing experience for you. I would love to try that tea knowing that i’ve seen photos of the actual fields it was grown in (thanks to you!)
Chloe says
Congrats on being determined to get back to a normal routine, I know any vacation can throw me for a loop so I can’t even imagine what traveling to Africa would do.
Love the idea of tea added into my morning routine, I hope I get picked! ( but I’ll still read your blog if I don’t 😉 )
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Thanks for the explanation of how the tea was different than the tea we get here… I have a box of “normal” Lipton tea and it’s not my favorite, but the Estate Tea sounds great!
Kelly says
Kath, thanks for sharing your African adventures with us!
Leah A. says
I want to try the estate tea! I’ve loved reading about your trip to Africa! Sounds like you had a great time!
Jess says
Love the zebra print!
Lucy says
I concur with others who have said to go easy on yourself when readjusting after such a big trip!
And this weather has definitely been misleading— looks so beautiful and Spring-like out the window and then it’s freeeezing outside! I made the mistake of going out in shorts yesterday as well…
Anyway the giveaway looks wonderful 🙂
sally says
That oatmeal looks so scrumptious, and nothing sounds better than tea right now. It’s unusually cold here this morning!
Julie says
I keep forgetting to put cottage cheese in my oats, I forget how good it is! Love the new spoon/bowl!
Kailey (SnackFace) says
The new dishware (I’m not sure whether that’s a word, oh well) really spices up the morning pics! I love ’em! Good luck with the first day back to classes and getting your midterms back!
Sheri says
Would love to try the tea…and the ring is cute! Thanks so much for sharing all your African adventures with us!
Jess says
Gah, jet lag is no fun, but so worth it.
Sarah says
I love reading about your trip to Kenya- an experience of a lifetime!
You’ll appreciate this: I just ate my oatmeal for breakfast and for the first time in 3 months it was NOT pumpkin oatmeal.
Yes yes, creature of habit.
Jacqueline says
Hi Kath,
I just discovered your blog about 3 weeks ago and love it! I also read Matt’s blog too! I especially like the timely updates. Keep up the excellent work!
Kayzilla says
I love the way your spoon and your bowl look together. It’s just so.. funky! (in a good way!)
bobbi says
cute ring and spoon:) I am sure you were happy to have your monday bowl of oats again:)
Nichole says
Love the zebra print ring…you are inspiring me to eat healthy!
Sally says
Ooh, sign me up! I’ve just started getting into tea since I’ve had to coffee out of my already really limited diet. It’s growing on me!
Courtney Brasseaux says
I’m not a coffee drinker and have a cup of tea at least 2-3 times a day. I’m always wanting to try new varieties!
Thanks for the opportunity Kath!
Your spoon and bowl are too cute!
Monique says
I’d love to try some tea!!! YUM!
Jennefur says
Welcome back Kath! Hope you’re not too jet lagged! Hang in there!
Priyanka says
I would love to try the tea!! Thanks so much for this contest!
Maya says
That ring looks so cute!
Renee says
Love that ring!!! 🙂 have a great day Kath!!
Colleen says
I LOVE that ring!
Marnie says
Love the ring and the tea!!! Hope you have a great day 🙂
Suzie says
Great photo documentation of your trip! Thanks for sharing.
Kelly says
OOh ooh, pick me pick me! 🙂
Christin S says
Welcome back Kath! Thanks for thinking of us, giving away delicious tea! 🙂
Erin says
I would love to be entered in the giveway, I found your blog over the weekend, one of my new favorite reads!
brit says
Welcome back! =)
Hope you have a wonderful day!
beth says
I’ve really enjoyed reading (and watching) your African adventures!!! I love tea and that ring, although I’m super jealous of that spoon haha.
Paige says
Good luck getting caught up! I find it’s always so hard to get back in the groove of things after a vacation. I can only imagine how much harder it is when you’re jetlagged!
Marissa says
I would love to try that tea! This is such a thoughtful idea for a contest. Your trip looked amazing, thanks for sharing it with us!
Laura R says
I love animal print jewelry-so cute!
Amy A. says
Here’s to trying, though i never win these things!
jackie says
Hi, Thanks for a great blog. I enjoy reading them daily. I wish you a lot of luck and energy to plow through the rest of the week. You can do it. Thanks for putting up another giveaway. Cheers.
Monica says
Love their tea!
Amanda says
Goooooo Kath!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jtine says
I absolutely adore that zebra print bowl! Zebra’s my favorite, but that wild animal print ring would be nice too…..
Christine says
yum yum yum.
Joanie says
Your oats always look so yummy. You’re good motivation for me knowing that you get your rear out of bed and in the gym. I need to channel my inner Kath 🙂 I’d love to be entered at a shot for the tea and the ring. So cool!
kate says
Welcome home, Kath! Thanks for all the great updates while you were away!
Now about that tea…
Anne says
Hi Kath- great pictures and stories from Africa! Would love the tea and the ring!
If you need any motivating music for the gym, check out my blog 🙂
Runeatrepeat says
I love zebra prints 🙂
Mary Beth says
I really enjoyed seeing your stuff on Africa what an awesome experience. I’ve not been reading your blog till lately and I find it AWESOME!! I love all the pictures too!!! I love Tea so count me in fopr this would love to win.
Love all your oatmeal ideas looks so yummy want to try some in the days to come
Audrey says
that spoon is so adorable!!
Lara (Thinspired) says
Awww, the zebra bowl seems especially appropriate since your return from Africa! You poor thing with the jetlag! 3:30–yikes! At least you got your workout in, though. I hope to hit the ground running when I get back from my trip, too 🙂
Elizabeth (thelongweigh) says
I love that ring! i love the bowl and spoon too.. so cute!
Caroline Y. says
I love your new spoon + bowl set! Count me in for a chance to taste the yummy tea.
Natalie says
how funny, i just noticed this morning that i needed to re-stock up on tea! pick me pick me 🙂
Susan says
Ooh love that ring!
I also loved reading yours’ and Matts’ posts from when you were abroad. How cool is it to experience other cultures! And it seems like you got a fresh perspective on sustainability as well!
Katie D says
That would be so fun to win! I have small fingers too 🙂
Donna says
Hi KATH!
I would love love lovee to win! Thank you for the giveaway. I am glad you enjoyed your trip. 🙂 And you made it home safely to Matt! 😉
Thanks Again!
Fancy says
Oooh I would love to try that tea and I would LOVE to wear that FANCY ring!!!! I hope I win, that would be so much fun! Have a great day, Kath!
Gina says
I’m always up for tasting new teas, I would love to try some!
Kate says
Hi Kath! This is the first time I’ve ever left a comment – and this is as good a time as any because I might win something out of it! I’ve been reading your blog for about three years and it always puts me in a great mood! Thanks!
LT says
i’m a tea freak! and i love the ring, too!
Kay says
Welcome back! Good luck with your super busy week!
Anne says
I love the ring!
Stephanie says
The ring is beautiful! Thank you again for sharing a piece of Africa with us!
Sidi says
I always bring jewlery from my trips…
Love zebras…
Susan says
I would love to try some of that tea after seeing all your pictures of where it’s made!
mel h says
I love tea and I’d love to try it!! Cute bowl and spoon! my two fav colors!!
Mel H
Grammie2Maddie says
Your trip – through your eyes and notes – was amazing! Love, love, love tea!!
Maddy says
Holy Moly! I checked this like an hour ago and its gotten 100 comments since then!
I would love to try this tea! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Mon says
Looks yummy!
The blogword was not the same without you 🙂
Oh She Glows says
I LOVE that ring!!! Thanks for the fun contest!
Sarah W. says
how generous of you for the ring & tea!!!
just got caught up on your blog 🙂
Liz says
Your trip to Africa was amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us! I love the ring!
Kelli says
well, my goodness. I would love both. And SO glad to hear the trip was great!
Sarah says
Awesome ring and awesome trip! I’ve loved reading about it!
laura says
nice ring! your oats look delish
Jennifer says
I’d love to win!!! 🙂
Debbie~ says
It has been fun reading about your adventures in Africa. That’s really nice of you to share a couple souvenirs with your readers…thanks!!
Jennifer says
Your trip looked wonderful!!!
Lindsey says
You are so nice to share a piece of your trip with one of your readers. Love the ring!!
Patty M. says
I’m glad you had such a great trip 🙂
courtney says
I saw your zebra ring yesterday and loved it! Thanks for always thinking of your readers and good luck with the busy-bee week! 🙂
Lindsay says
That ring is totally cute!
Staci says
that ring is gorgeous! and of course i would love to try the tea. thanks for sharing your adventures with us all!
Jonna says
Hi Kath,
Have been totally enjoying your blog since I found it. Have gotten so many great ideas and it’s help to change up my menus a bit and feel I’m eating even healthier than I was…thanks!!!!
I loved reading of your trip. I’m a huge tea drinker and would so enjoy that tea if I got picked (the ring is beautiful too!).
Thanks for such great information, pictures, etc, you are helping me to stay on track! As a mom of 3, this is huge!
Angie says
Love that spoon and bowl. The tea looks yummy! Love Lipton.
bikergurl says
wow, so many comments! Enter me too please!
Kath says
Kimberly ,
What do you mean about breakfast for dinner? Sounds good to me!
Re. Tea,
I am not sure if you can buy the Kericho tea in stores. My guess is no, or maybe just specialty stores?
It tastes like Lipton but with a rounder, more clay pot taste, which I think is reminiscent of the red soil there.
Kelly ,
I think what surprised me most was how beautiful and lush it was. I always thought of Africa as more savannah and the tropical lush climate was a surprise. However, the landscape changed so much between Nairobi and Kericho that you can hardly generalize. I was also surprised by how big the estate was but how well run it appeared to be. I think the same establishment in the US would have been dirty and unkept, but everything was pristine.
Connie ,
Yes, we did see the flamingos!
Ashley ,
How cool!!
New Readers,
Thanks for delurking!!
Carrie H,
Thanks!
Kath
Michelle Hisae says
Listening to your body is always the best choice! That must be hard transitioning from an all-out adventure, back to studying, tests, and the U.S.!! Good luck with everything!
That ring is so cute! So it all of your dishware – so authentic, too!
SmA033 says
i love tea!!
EatingRD says
Lots of tea lovers! I love a nice cup o’ tea after dinner 🙂 Love the spoon too!
-kristen
junghwa says
loving the tea and little cute jewelry!!!
Courtney says
Oooh – LOVELY ring!
Glad you enjoyed your travels and arrived home safely. I really enjoyed following your trip.
jayme says
I love rings!
june says
thank you for sharing, kath.
hyang says
Your Africa trip sounds amazing!
katecooks says
cute ring! thanks for the contest 🙂
Cess says
Yummy tea and cute ring!
Shelby says
That ring is adorable! =)
Mmm, and fabulous oatmeal today.
julieanne says
Thank you for sharing your trip with us- amazing pics! I love the ring and would love the tea:)
Chelsea says
Love the spoon!
Amy says
Loved reading about this! 😀 SO cool – i’d of course love to win! :d
Sarah says
I love your new spoon! And the ring is so cute!
Abby says
your trip looked amazing. Keeping my fingers crossed that i win that cool ring!
Jessica says
I loved reading about your trip :]
ikkinlala says
I’d love a chance to win some tea if Canadians may enter.
Amanda says
I’m so glad you enjoyed your trip! I loved reading about it! plus I love tea and jewelry =)
Kristin says
I LOVE that ring!!! I sure hope I win it!!!
Sarah says
Welcome home from Africa, and thanks for sharing!
I would love to try that tea!!!
lauren P says
yay!! i love those gifts!
Jaclyn says
I like the ring!
Erika says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that ring, and would love to try that tea 🙂 Fingers and toes are crossed!!!!
Sarah says
Hey Kath, glad you are back. Thanks for keeping us posted on your Africa trip, it was so neat reading about all of it. Thanks for the giveaway too 🙂
londonwee says
Your trip sounds really cool. i bet the tea is yummy =)
Caitlin says
loving the bowl and spoon!!
Lauren says
Hey Kath,
I recently started reading your blog and I love it! It’s definitely inspired me to be more intuitive with my eating and to eat more whole foods.
I love all the stuff you brought back from Africa! Sounds like it was quite the enriching experience.
Thanks for all your work keeping this blog running.
Courtney says
I loved following your trip to Africa! It was so interesting to see how different cultures can be.
Alicia says
Thank you for sharing so much of your trip! It looked like such an awesome experience! Great giveaway, I love tea.
Rita says
I hope you did well on your midterms!
Exercise mama says
i luv trying new teas!!
Caitie says
Welcome Home!
Love the things you bought! I went to Tanzania two years ago and loved all the treasures I brought back!
meloncauliflower says
such cute stuff! looks like your trip was great 🙂
Elizabeth says
I love the bowl and spoon! 🙂
mary-jo says
welcome back!! it looks like quite a memorable trip. and how nice of you to get gifts for your blog….
Nate says
pick me! pick me!
sarah (ghost world) says
if i won, i would give it to my sister who loves giraffes (that is a giraffe print, no?) 🙂
Leslie says
I loved reading your story while in Africa. My husbands family is in Africa, and I cannot wait to go visit them.
Maggie says
I would LOVE to win!!!
Looks like you’re getting back in the swing of things 🙂 Good luck today!
Stacie says
Great contest, I loved reading about your trip.
Maya says
Welcome Back! I loved being able to virtually follow along on your trip! Btw: before finding this blog (which is fantastic), I hadn’t before tried peanut butter in oatmeal -now I can’t imagine it without it. Thanks!
Alison says
ohhhhh fingers crossed that I get to try this amazing tea!
Glad you’re back safely!
Kerri says
I like the ring and I have small fingers. Perfect. I loved reading about your travels. Such an unique adventure!
Katie says
Hi Kath – Thanks for offering up a little piece of your Kenyan experience!
Keegan says
Such a cute ring! And I love trying new teas. Looks like you had a fantastic trip, thanks for all the updated posts to let us follow. It was neat!
laci says
BEAUTIFUL prints! 🙂
Emily B says
Hi Kath!
Thanks for your wonderful blog. My husband and I live in Honduras, and I recently stumbled upon your posting while searching for creative oatmeal recipes. Ever since discovering your site, I have been completely inspired! My husband I have been enjoying gourmet oatmeal and do as best as we can to replicate many of your creations. Although some of the products are difficult to find here, we have gotten creative and even made up some combinations of our own. Thanks so much for sharing your story and inspiring others!
p.s. I also like reading about your life in NC…we lived in Raleigh before relocating to Comayagua, Honduras.
God bless!
Rachel says
Your trip looks like it was amazing! Love to share the goods!
Bev says
Love tea. cooking, eating and reading KERF. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa D says
your morning oats look super delish in your new bowl! I am a HUGE fan of REAL African style utensils/decorative items(not the fake stuff at TJ maxx although I may have purchased said fake things at one point or another). Love this ring! I am a huge animal print fan.
Becky says
Hey Kath! Your oats always look so pretty and taisty! Mine Never look that nice! It must be all your toppings. I also love the ring 🙂
Keri says
Thanks for sharing your trip with us!
Diana says
What a cute ring! I want it! 🙂
emmy says
The spoon/bowl combo is too cute! I want my own little piece of Africa!
Jennifer says
Loved reading about your trip!
Samantha says
I would love to try to tea! I am in Australia right now so I’m not sure if you can sen it here… I loved hearing about your trip though!
Christie says
Don’t know if I’m too late but I couldn’t leave a comment earlier as I was on the Blackberry and it hates to leave comments.
Erin says
Thanks again for sharin trip recap! I love love love this ring!!!
Amanda Cowan says
Love hearing about your trip! I’m living vicariously through your adventures! That ring is great! I’m crossing my fingers…
melisa says
361 comments, but I might as well try..
Audrey says
I’ve enjoyed your Kenya posts as I went there in 2003 for a friend’s wedding… definitely an amazing experience!
valerie says
Hi Kath,
I’d love to win the tea and ring! Also, I happened to see Tusker Beer at BevMo and tried it. It was great and I can’t wait to go back and get another bottle. Thanks for the recommendation!
Valerie
Rachel says
Delurker here! I love this site!
Gina G says
i love your blog and would love to enter the chance to win!
Cates says
I am entering myself in the giveaway 🙂 Your trip looked amazing!!!
Lauren says
Wow – that’s a lot of comments! I guess my changes are slim, but what the heck – the ring looks cool and I’d love to try the tea 🙂
Elizabeth says
Eh, I wasn’t feeling my workout today either but I didn’t have the excuse of jet lag. Guess I’m just lazy! 🙂 You have adorable dishware – I need to find some cute stuff myself.
Thanks for keeping us posted during your trip – it seemed awesome! I’m a new reader to your blog but I’m definitely hooked!
Michelle says
Ooo fun! Can’t wait to see who wins!!
Rika says
what a yummy bowl!
Victoria says
Loving the new breakfast ware! Go easy on yourself, jet lag can be a killer.
April says
Hey Kath, thanks for sharing your exciting trip to Africa with us!! Sounds like a great time! And I love the goodies you brought back!
Becca H says
I am glad you enjoyed your trip. I went to Kenya about five years ago and it was a awesome for many reasons. Good luck with school, they always give lots of work after spring break.
BethT says
“comment.”
🙂
Joane says
Your trip was amazing!
Sara B. says
What a cute ring! And I love tea!
maureen says
love it! love tea!
Heather says
OHOH!! ME! ME! haha! I’d love to try some of that tea 😀
jen says
mmm…tea. i’d love to win, too! 🙂
Lauren says
So glad to see your oatmeal obsession has returned. I was a bit worried when I heared you say you might be turned against it!
African Tea is grand!
Steph says
I love this giveaway! Tea is my absolute favorite drink. Hot or cold, I just love it plain. And that ring is totally cool!
Claliz says
I bet you are enjoying having the new bowl & spoons! they look fabulous!
Nina says
What an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing it with us. The ring is adorable.