Getting up at 6 to workout is a world different than getting up at 5. It just seems to be a more relaxed and less-rushed hour. I joined the husband this morning since we haven’t worked out together in a long time (although we don’t really work out together – just smile at each other from across the room) but it’s still more fun. I did 50 minutes on the ET (had to finish my Shape before I could get off!) followed by a round of lifting – biceps, shoulders, push-ups, squats and 1 set of abs.
Today’s oatmeal was colorful and bursting with bright flavors –
The Combo:
- 1/3 cup oats, milk, water, banana, pinch salt
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese, folded into bowl at end
- 2 tbsp cranberry sauce, heated and folded into bowl
- Shaved coconut butter
- A sprinkle of TJ’s Rainbow Trail Mix (including about 5 M&M look-alikes that were SO GOOD when they melted in my mouth!)
- Small spoonful Barney Butter
A subtle chandelier coffee –
This bowl was totally filling and should last me well through the noon hour.
I am moving out of the house today for a big day of shopping –
- Wal-Mart for some grocery staples and toiletries (it’s kind of a drive to get to our Super Wal-Mart so I don’t go as often as I should for the low prices)
- EarthFare for produce
- Bed, Bath & Beyond + World Market for Christmas presents
- Sears to return a cord
- The Post Office to mail out my textbooks that I sold on Textbooks.com (great site for students!!)
- Costco with Karen this afternoon for a few things
My goal is to spend as little money as possible today!! It’s def. going to be a challenge.
Have a nice Monday folks 🙂
bee says
beautiful bowl of oats!!
Rose says
This is quite a colorful bowl of oatmeal – and definitely bursting!
Good luck with shopping and spending less today 🙂 It’s so hard this time of year but can be done!
Charlie Hills says
“My goal is to spend as little money as possible today.” That’s my goal every day. I’m not sure how successful I am. Probably not very…
ChristinB says
I love World Market! Oh my gosh – I walk in there and I want everything I see! I know it’s all probably mass-produced stuff but it’s just so darn cute!
Have fun, Kath! 🙂
Fancy says
ChristinB— I agree! I love World Market! They have such interesting things there. I could walk around there for hours. Such a cute place to buy someone a present.
Tara says
ah – that bowl of oatmeal is gorgeous. i want to make your cranberry sauce so badly – but no fresh cranberries here. only the canned jelly kinds which i just don’t think are going to cut it in the world of delicious, fresh, kath-inspired foods…
coco says
shopping day….so much fun!!!!!
And great breakkie, so colorful and full of flavor.
Heather McD (heather eats almond butter) says
One more hour of sleep makes a huge different in my world. We went to Costco yesterday and got 10 pomegranates for less than $15!!!
Heather says
Love the oat combo! So colorful 🙂
Good luck with all of the errands. I could spend hours looking at the specialty food/wines at World Market. Have fun!
VeggieGirl says
M&M’s in oats!! Loooove it.
Happy shopping!! 🙂
Bridget says
I completely agree- 6:00 just seems like a more ‘civilized’ hour than 5:00!! Have a fun shopping day 🙂
Courtney (Eat The Whole Thing) says
Looks so yummy and colorful!
Moran says
Have fun shopping, Kath!
Shelby says
Gorgeous Oats Kath!
Mara says
oooh that oatmeal looks so very delicious!!
Amanda says
I, too, love TJ’s Rainbow Trail Mix! I had some with my breakfast this morning, too. I made a homemade lara bar with dried dates and the trail mix. It was delish!
Congrats on your awesome run this weekend! 🙂
Oh She Glows says
I know what you mean about working out “together”-when my hubby would come to the gym with me, he would wink at me from across the room. Hehe
have a great day!
Angela
www.ohsheglows.com
Megan says
Sounds like a great workout! Love the colorful oats!
Marissa says
My husband and I smile at each other from across the gym too.
I always wonder if people ever see just one of us smile and wonder what is up. ha ha 🙂
bobbi says
love all the colors in your oats! Have fun shopping!
FoodRenegade says
I’m actually oogling over the coffee. I need a morning pick me up today!
Missy (Missy Maintains) says
Pretty oatmeal! You are so lucky you get to shop all day! I get to sit behind a desk all day! Fun!
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Mel says
Your oatmeal looks really great! I love the color of the cranberry sauce.
Have fun shopping! You’re going to some of my favorite stores!
Jenn says
Wow that looks very yummy. Maybe I’ll be in the mood for oats tomorrow and steal your recipe. 🙂
So happy you got to workout with your hubby, even though you exchanged some smiles and peaks at what eachother is doing, it’s still time spent together!
Have a good and productive Monday!
xxox
zestycook says
Kath – I love shopping – I am jealous!! Oats look fabulous.
zesty
Allison K says
that bowl of oats looks amazing!
As for World Market, whenever I go in there I want to buy the whole store and redo my house with whatever awesome stuff they have!
K says
I thought for a second the TJs M&Ms from the trail mix were Reese’s Pieces and I almost died – that would be one good combo!
Have a great Monday 😀
kari says
that is one beautiful bowl of oats!
Melissa says
stunning!
BethT says
The low prices at Wal Mart come at a high price to many other retailers (as well as their own suppliers), so you’re actually better shopping in the places you do…
Kim says
Good luck with the spending as little money as possible! I always walk into Costco with that mentality but it never works!
MRyan says
BethT – Can you please explain further what you mean about Walmart?
runjess says
I got a bunch of mini Laras at my race this weekend too. I’ve just tried the Apple Pie and it was great!
Biz says
Love how colorful your oats are!
Good luck with the $hopping!
Teddy says
that’s the prettiest oatmeal ever
Sarah says
World Market is having 20% off everything online today only! Plus free shipping if you spend over $50.
Katelyn says
Your oatmeal is gorgeous! Brave soul for going to Wal-mart…I avoid that place at all costs. We’re lucky to have the Meijer chain close by, same idea, better quality & variety, same prices. Plus, the man who started the chain is from the area my husband grew up, and he’s done a lot for the community in the way of donations.
Cat says
What a colorful bowl of oats!! I love when I have little chocolately bits melting into my morning oats. 🙂
Kelsey says
Love the oats! Just wondering why you’ve been using smaller spoonfuls of Barney Butter?
Kath says
Kelsey ,
I haven’t been using smaller spoonfuls on a regular basis, but today I put a lot of ingredients in so felt that I didn’t need a huge spoonful too. That’s it.
K