Friday #happydance! 😀
So I had every intention of posting a recipe today, but when it came time to sit down and write up the actual post, the last thing I wanted to do was talk about smoothies. Not that they’re not fabulous, but I just wasn’t feeling it… and when you’re trying to sell a smoothie and the best adjectives you can come up with are “cold, creamy, and delicious” it might just be time to step away from the computer for a little while… so I went ahead and painted my toes instead… [with OPI’s Didgeridoo Your Nails?]…
As much as I love sharing recipes, eats, and thinking out loud, sometimes I just want to sit down and chat with you guys… ya know? About everything and nothing in particular.
I want to tell you that… I spent most of the day so far packing for my trip to Disneyland…
… with basically no idea as to what I was supposed to be putting in my suitcase 😯
I want to tell you that… I had to take a break from packing to bust out a happy dance when this gem showed up in my news feed this afternoon…
Remember my GF Snickerdoodle Truffles? I made them as part of Udi’s Fall Comfort Challenge, and they ended up taking first place in all of Canada. Colour me smitten 😀
I want to tell you that… Canadian Target is a bit of a disappointment compared to American Target, but that I still managed to find a few things worth buying [for my trip]… [but I already broke into the cocoa bunnies]… [oops]…
Annie’s Cocoa & Vanilla Bunny Cookies — Archer Farms instant oats — Annie’s cheddar snack mix
I want to tell you that… even though it might not be the best idea, I’m probably going to end up getting in one more snowboarding trip tonight…
… so please keep your fingers crossed that I don’t break my leg or head. It would be inconvenient.
I want to tell you that… I’d never leave without saying goodbye and that you’ll hardly even notice I’m gone. I’m leaving tomorrow (Saturday) morning and coming back on Thursday evening, but I managed to get some posts scheduled for the days I’ll be away, so make sure to drop by — especially on Sunday and Thursday so that you can add your own link to the Link Love party and do some Thinking Out Loud.
I want to tell you that… you should most definitely follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram if you want to keep up with some of my shenanigans while I’m gone. I’m not the best at writing blog posts on vacation (hence the scheduling), but I’ll be updating my social media accounts with pics from my trip.
I want to tell you that… I’ll miss you, I love you, and I’ll talk to you soon!
Help a girl out! What do I pack for California in January?
What foods do I need to pick up from Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s?
And… chocolate or cheese? (bunnies on the brain)
Have so much fun on your trip, lucky lady. Bring me back a palm tree. Oh – and congrats on winning the Udi’s challenge. What do you win? Hopefully a car.
I tried a GF root beer cake pop last weekend and died. It was amazing
I wish! Gift card for food… so almost as good 😉
Congratulations on the udis recipe contest! I hope you have an amazing trip to California, hopefully while your there getti warm you can also stick up on more Annie’s! I love that color nail polish, I just painte my toes the other night. I know it’s strange but I think painting my toes is relaxing but trying to paint my fingers stresses me out. Probably because more paint ends up on my fingers than my nails!
Fingers are definitely a little less enjoyable — especially since you know they’re going to chip so fast! Well, that and you have to paint one hand with your non-dominant hand, so it gets a little awkward…
HAVE FUN!!!
First: congrats on the Udis win girl, that is amazing and I am not surprise at all. Your recipe is so creative and the truffles turned out beautifully! And secondly: have an awesome trip and enjoy California plus Disney Land of course. Cannot wait to see the pictures on isntagram!
have a lovely trip! can’t wait to hear about it 🙂
i’d suggest packing some sunglasses? i always link CA with shades…
whole foods= must get goodies from their bulk section (like their trail mixes to snack on during your flight!)
um. chocolate. most definitely 🙂
California in January is gorgeous. You’re smart for going to the WARM part of the US (I’m stuck in below freezing temperatures, haha). HAVE A BLAST!!!!!!!
I’m kind of scared of not wanting to come back home after seeing a Cali winter 😯
The creative little genius that you are it comes as no surprise that you nabbed first prize with that truffle recipe 😀 !
So good to just chat with you once in a while…loving the bright toes!
I’d go with both Annies flavors if I was you..you never know what craving might jump at you 😉
Have a fab trip!!!
Congrats on the Snickerdoodles! Proud of you, lady!
Have an amazing time in Cali. If you can get out to the coast for a nice walk around Santa Monica, do ittttt. Really great shopping on 3rd.
Not sure what LA weather is like…the fashion LA bloggers I follow don’t seem to be too bundled these days. Lots of jeans, tees, flats. I love California style! Don’t forget a hat! xo
It’s warm, pack dresses and sandals! 😉 But seriously, it’s been nice jeans and tee weather. And you were a shoo in with those beyond amazing truffles!
I want to tell you that…your posts always put a smile on my face. Always. Thank you. (:
I also want to tell you congratulations on being featured by Udi’s! You definitely deserved it. And you’re going to have an amazing time at Disneyland! I can’t wait to hear all about it. Plus, I won’t feel so bad bragging about the warm weather if someone else gets to experience it too!
Congratulations on winning that contest! That’s so awesome. Those bites were so pretty I am not surprised you stole the judges’ hearts. Have a really wonderful and safe trip to Disneyland! Tell Prince Charming I’m located in Athens, OH and waiting for him, will ya? xo
Will do! I wonder if he has a brother…. 😉
Oh I miss you already! Pack light and shop! And congrats on udisglutenfree!! Who wouldn’t love you and that recipe
I want to tell you… have fun snowboarding!!
I want to tell you… have a fun trip!!! I’ve never been there so I can’t wait to live vicariously through your blog! 😉
Of course you won – those truffles look epic!!
And as for what to pack, I don’t even know. It’s freezing here, so I can’t even imagine warm weather right now…but I really, really miss it.
Although going to the States, you know how have to return with copious amounts of Justins 😉
And chocolate or cheese….I’d have to say chocolate, but cheese definitely has it’s place too. Have a fabulous trip my dear!
You HAVE to try Wild Friends Vanilla Espresso Almond Butter (whole foods)!!! seriously the best thing ever!
I WISH I was going to Cali! This Michigan weather is too cold! Did you actually do a happy dance today? Because I did… my new camera came in the mail! I was literally jumping around for 5 minutes! lol 🙂
I try to do a happy dance daily 😉 And that’s so cool about your new camera! Eeee!! Have the most awesome time playing around with it 😀
Yayyyy congrats on your truffles and have so much fun on your trip 🙂
Of course you won – they look amazing! 😀 I love your Minnie shirt <3
I hope you enjoy Disneyland, Amanda. I’ve never been there before myself, so I’m just teeny bit jealous of you on that score lol I do know that it’s pretty mild weather so far as ‘cold’ goes though.
Congratulations for the recognition for your Snickerdoodle Truffles, you really deserve it.
We don’t have a Trader Joes or a Whole Foods where I live (lame) but I’ve been to them before in other cities I’ve visited. My advice? Buy cookie butter. I’ve seen it in Trader Joes and I’ve ALWAYS wanted to try it.
And go with the chocolate. Just my advice though.
I hope you enjoy your vacation, you seem to have a very blessed life <3
Thanks, girl! I’ve been hearing a lot of things about that cookie butter as well… I just hope that I can actually eat it with my allergies! 😕
So jealous that you’re going to go to Disneyland! And congrats on your shoutout for your truffles… whenever I see something like that for one of my recipes, I get SO excited!!
Have a great trip 🙂
congratsss! That’s so awesome! and obviously well deserved!
CONGRATS on winning the fall comfort challenge!!!!!! OHMGEEEOSH!!!! THAT is huge lady!!!!
And safe travels on your trip – if Trader Joes and WFs were a flight away from me, I would fill a portable storage “POD” up and have it shipped back – so I better not give you any advice!
Hope you and your mom have a blast in Disneyland!
Huge congrats on the winning recipe! And how fab to find out right before a vacation. Awesome. For TJ I recommend the Caroline Gold BBQ Sauce and 100 Dark Chocolate Bars. Whole Foods I say eat at the food bar and then pick up the 365 brand facial cleanser and daily moisturizer.
Congrats on the win! And I know you’ll have a great vacation!
Congrats on the feature!! thats awesome!
and I’m reaaaally jealous your going to CA, especially when this high of -3 degree weather won’t. leave. Have a great time and we’ll miss you! 🙂
p.s. i wouldn’t even bother making a list for Whole Foods, things will just magically appear in your basket! its so strange…
Umm..congrats on winning UDI’s challenge! Major props! 😉 I hate packing, so I don’t envy you. However, DisneyLand, yes please. Have fun!!! Looking forward to hearing (reading) all about it!
Packing is the bane of my existence as well… and I can never leave the house without that nagging feeling that I forgot tonnes of stuff.
Love the chat! 🙂 MEGA congrats on the Udi’s contest!! That’s awesome!! Your toes = adorable. Happy Friday! And I hope your trip is wonderful!
I like when you “just chat with us”! 🙂
I would do jeans with layers on top! California is so hit or miss this time of year, so layering is key.
My favorite Trader Joe’s stuff: dried green beans (just trust me), sunflower seed butter, cookie butter, cocoa almond butter (uh, can you tell I like butter?!), and their trail mixes!
CONGRATS on being features! So cool. Those truffles look amazing as well 🙂 You’re going to have such a blast at Disneyland! I think its in the 50s/60s in Anaheim, so pack layers!
Am I seeing things or are you bringing DISNEY things to DISNEYLAND? And are those ears???? You are kooky.
Congrats on the truffle gong- that’s like winning as Oscar…but better because it’s edible, and you didn’t have Cate Blanchett or Meryl Streep deliver it to you. Anyway have a blast in a glass and try not to scare the little kids there. 😉
Kooky and proud! I got those ears on my last visit, so of COURSE I have to bring them back! 😀
Justins! And tjs cocoa cookie butter swirl thing! And powerberries! Have a blast girl!! Can’t wait to hear about it all 🙂
I hope you have an amazing time 🙂
Have so much fun. I can’t wait to hear about it and see what you get into in the states 🙂 More importantly.. what you will be buying to take home 😉 haha
It’s warm in Nor Cal, so that means it’s even warmer in So Cal! Have fun at the Happiest Place on EARTH! Try the TJ’s Almonds w/ honey & sesame seeds – they are a great snack. I also like the dried apple (rings), but you can probably get them anywhere. The TJ’s holiday vanilla Cinnamon black tea is good, but it might be gone now. If you go to WF, try a Vegan Maple Doughnut, they are heavenly! Have a great trip and welcome to Cali 🙂
Eee! You must be super excited! I’m excited for you— both for Disney AND for your Canada’s #1 Udi’s recipe! 🙂
Hmmm as for packing— light cardigans/layers, T-shirts that you can dress up a little with some light scarves, and good ol’ jeans! I have no idea if that was helpful at all.
I’m a huge fan of Trader Joe’s sunflower seed butter if you’re interested in that! (I hope you don’t have an allergy to those seeds!)
Cheese. Always cheese.
Thanks for the tips, Alison! Definitely helpful 😀 And I’ve heard good things about that sunflower seed butter — I’ll check it out!
Its been pretty awesome here, Id say you could get away with jeans and a t shirt or maybe even shorts most days and bring a light to medium jacket for early mornings and evenings.
Have fun in California 🙂 Get some much deserved Vitamin D. Give Mickey a kiss for me, too!
WE WILL MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!!<3<3,3
I went to Disneyland in CA at 18. It was kinda freakin' awesome! OMG- Whole Foods- Pick up some almond butter, because DUH- you love it! They have a huge selection! Then, stock up on their Fair Trade bananas, which I know you love, and pick up a Sunspire chocolate baking bar- best chocolate you'll ever put in your mouth- hello!:)
I go every week to WF, and even on a budget, I come out with the best finds. I highly suggest stocking up on the produce as much as you can- it truly is the best!
Have a fantastic time and stay safe!! Can't wait to hear about your trip when you return<3
I think I started writing out my AB shopping list even before I started planning my trip 😆 Thanks so much, love! <3
Okay I’m prepared to sound like the HUGEST dork but i loooooove the name of that nail polish. I somewhat recently found out what a didgeridoo is! It is one of my favorite words now. 😛
P.S.congrats on your truffles, lady! You clearly got what you deserved with that recipe!