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Simple Start

….to a busy day.

I stayed up until midnight – gasp – reading blogs. I barely made a dent in my reader! One day….

I woke up naturally 8 hours later and decided it had been WAY too long since I did any yoga. Everyone has 20 minutes! So I did 20 minutes of Power Yoga #2. I used a fist for my hurt thumb and that helped a ton. My hand is a lot, lot better since last week, but I still want to take it easy with yoga. 

I decided last night I wanted to have a double batch of grains with just nut butter on top a la Polly + Heather. They make oats look so simple but sooo good.

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This bowl contained:IMG_6477 (1024x768)

  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup 9 grain cereal
  • 1/2 banana
  • Pinch salt
  • Splash vanilla
  • 1 tbsp Amazon Bliss (<— see site for ingredients and nutritionals)
  • Tsp Maranatha AB

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The Amazon Bliss was good, but I wish it had melted in like the Cacao Bliss does.

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With Chai tea that Mara sent me!

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Boy was this bowl filling!! My stomach was almost having pains as I ate (probably should have eaten a little slower). I liked the volume of the bigger serving (obviously) but I missed the crunch of my usual toppings and would rather have a little less in my stomach at the moment!

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Speaking of Mara, she is giving me the opportunity to give away one of her SUPER cute blogger charms!!!! Her dad is a jeweler and sculptor and designed these just for the food blogging community.

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TO ENTER: Leave a comment below by dinnertime!

NOTE: I won’t be answer>ing comments on this post due to the large volume of entries, so ask me your questions at lunch!

Mara is giving one away today too, and you can order them for $7 through her site.

MORE giveaway fun –

Zest is giving away a blog makeover!

  • If you have a blog, he’s a whiz at making it prettier (and safer)
  • And if you don’t have a blog but are scared to get started, he’ll help you set up shop.

I hope I win 😉

Todo List:

  1. ~25 guest posts left
  2. Workout
  3. Conf. call
  4. Lunch
  5. Blog for me x 3 guest posts too
  6. Haircut?
  7. Pack
  8. Laundry
  9. Paint toenails
  10. Prep for dinner party
  11. Cook for dinner party
  12. Enjoy dinner party

AHHHH!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  3. Abby says

    I saw the charm they created that had the PB jar and the heart, but that computer is adorable as well. What a great idea!

    Reply

  7. Stacey says

    Ha! That is the cutest charm 🙂

    I have NEVER hosted a dinner party and am starting to think that I am missing out on something!

    Reply

  12. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    That charm is just way too cute and creative…love it!! 😀

    I’ve been eating more grains vs. toppings lately too, just because I found I was starving about 1/2 hr. later after breakfast. Now I’m full for a good 3-4 hrs which is a very nice change. 😀

    Enjoy the weekend!

    Reply

  21. Sarah says

    I love the simple oats, that’s what I’ve been craving myself lately! What a cute charm, thanks for the giveaway 🙂 Thats such a neat and creative idea.

    Thanks for the links to the other contests too, have a great Friday!

    Reply

  23. Kailey (SnackFace) says

    Oh my gosh that charm is ADORABLE and perfect! I love it! I also love the simple oats today, too. Good luck with that crazy busy day, Kath!

    Reply

  25. Carrie says

    Just wanted you to know that I tried pumpkin in my oatmeal this morning after being inspired by some of your pictures. So good with ricotta cheese mixed in!

    Reply

  28. Biz319 says

    Wow – midnight! You don’t do that very often!

    Love the charm! Mara lives right by me – I keep meaning to get together with her too!

    Reply

  37. Mara @ What's For Dinner? says

    Obviously not entering to win here… but check out my blog for more info, and other chances to win!! The charms are $7 and come on either a necklace cord or a cell phone charm/zipper pull.

    Reply

  48. nicole says

    You have inspired me to eat more food in bowls! I’m such an on the go girl with my 4 kiddos that I usually don’t have time!

    :crosses fingers to win!:

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  60. Maggie says

    I’d LOVE a charm!!

    By the way, that’s my favorite way to eat oats too (+ greens of course). I like the super full “brick in my tummy” feeling – I don’t get hungry for HOURS.

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  62. jen says

    love the tiny lil’ laptop charm! oh, and btw kath, i share your roach aversion! i convulse too. i live in upstate ny now rather than my former florida because of it!your post about trying to kill the tenacious one sent shivers down my spine! yuk!!!

    Reply

  65. Heather says

    Sounds like you have a busy day ahead of you! Glad to hear you were able to fit in some yoga though! 🙂

    ADORABLE charm! I’d love to win that!

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  67. Carly says

    That’s the cutest charm I’ve ever seen, or at the least, in a very long time! I’m still not an oatmeal convert, but I do have to say the banana trick is pretty good. Any other tips?

    Reply

  68. Emily L. says

    Oh that necklace is SO so cute. I’m not really a food blogger though, so if I win randomly, you can give it to someone else. But I just had to put a little note saying how cute it is.

    Reply

  70. Jenn Hains says

    Mmm…I liked the simpler twist for your oatmeal today, but I understand not wanting to feel so full. When you’re not accustomed to that, it feels odd (thank goodness for lightness!).

    Reply

  71. Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says

    I love a good simple breakfast too but all those toppings sure are yummy =)

    Hope your day is great!

    Reply

  83. Heather McD (heather eats almond butter) says

    I love that charm…and Mara.

    Those simple bowls are soooo good and very filling. Sometimes, I regret those last few bites. 🙂

    Have a good day Kath, and enjoy your dinner party tonight.

    Reply

  94. Mom says

    Can the mother of a blogger win the charm? It’s darling. Or I’d be glad to buy one, if that’s a possibility.

    Reply

  97. spicygranola says

    Woah, busy day. your oatmeal looks awesome. I’d love to try something like that but almond butter makes my stomach hurt, do you have an idea about what causes that?

    Reply

  100. kay says

    WOW! is all I can say…what a bee yoo tee full charm!!!!
    sure hope I win! I love eating utensils!!!!! 😉

    Reply

  102. Becky K. says

    I love that charm!
    And your breakfast looks yummy but definitely filling!
    Hope you have a fantabulous day!

    Reply

  104. EatingRD says

    Beautiful charm and what a talented artist! Jewelry is so interesting and fun. Good luck with your massive to-do list and yay for better feeling yoga thumb.
    I wish I was there for the Charlotte race and festivities this weekend.

    -kristen

    Reply

  107. Jemima says

    What a cute charm! I’ve never won a giveaway so I’m not holding out hope – random number generator hates me! But nevertheless – one must be in it to win it!

    Reply

  115. phoebe says

    I keep seeing these charms and they are completely adorable! Is she selling these? I might have to buy one as a sort of “welcome to food blogging” thing

    Reply

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