Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. Two weeks. It’s been two.whole.weeks since I’ve had a chance to do any legitimate thinking out loud, and that’s just not okay. I need this to be a weekly thing otherwise I look at the notes I jotted down and think “SOMETHING? What the heck did I want to say about SOMETHING?” π― I’m sure I’ll have a EUREKA! moment and it’ll come to me at the most inconvenient time — like when I’m in the shower or about to fall asleep at 12:23am — but for now let’s chat about something I actually remember wanting to discuss, shall we? M’yes.
2. Actually, before we do that, I should probably share the winners of last week’s Erin Condren giveaway…
Big congrats to those who won (you’ll be contacted today), and thanks so much to everyone who entered! I wish I could send out a Life Planner to everyone, buuuuut that’s not exactly within the budget at this point. If you’re still interested in getting a planner of your own, you can sign up using my referral link and get $10 off your first order. In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll also get $10 credited to my account, so it’s wins all around.
3. Speaking of wins, I struck gold earlier this week when a friend of mine dumped shared some apples from her garden with me.
I love fresh orchard apples and mean to go apple picking every year, but I somehow always manage to miss apple season. For whatever reason, I think the season is way later than it actually is, and by the time I plan on taking a trip out to the orchards, there are no apples left to pick. Womp, womp. Expect to see an apple recipe or two coming your way very soon. And by very soon I mean this weekend.
4. I need an intervention. I’m not sure if you’ve ever seen the McCain Superfries commercial [from the 80’s… omg I’m old] where the little boy squirts ketchup from the bottle onto each individual fry…
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… but that’s basically my life right now. I seriously can’t get enough ketchup in me, and it’s borderline embarrassing how quickly I go through a bottle. 1 Tbsp. serving size my a**.
5. And I don’t care if they are considered a stereotypical diet food — I love rice cakes. Not so much on their own, maybe, but they make a perfect base for ALL the toppings. Nice and crispy, and light enough to ensure there’s a proper “base to topping” ratio. It’s a science, people…
6. Oh, and while we’re on the topic of “Amanda’s random food obsessions,” let’s talk about dates and my current favourite thing to do with those… besides stuffing them into these salted caramel pretzel bars, obviously…
I’ve actually been putting my dates in the freezer lately and eating them frozen. It doesn’t do much for the taste, but it gets rid of that soft and mushy texture that I’m not always the biggest fan of and makes them feel more like a chewy caramel or candy. Definitely recommended.
7. And can we please talk about how cold it’s been getting lately? I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but I actually had to don a hoodie and whip up a few mugs of hot tea the other day. Please don’t hate me for not hating it…
8. I need this shirt… #introvert4life
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9. And don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten….
- Beans, beans the flammable fruit? π It’s probably for the best considering the close quarters…
- File this under “knowledge that will not come in handy, ever.” Also, how deterring could caterpillar poop be? It’s, like… tiny.
- Apparently my mom didn’t eat enough peanuts. Actually, I should ask her…
- I legit had to cut myself off from doing this. It was always cancer π―
- Not gonna lie… I hope to one day see mile 419.99…
10. Have an awesome Thursday! Make it an awesome one π
No questionsβ¦ just tell me whatever comes to your mind! π
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Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
hahaha someone told me about that sign thing last week – that’s hilarious. And not surprising in the slightest.
Also that shirt = story of my life. Kinda think I need that.
And I definitely need to hit up an apple orchard soon, I haven’t gone in the last few years!
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner
Congrats to all the winner for the EC planner! That would have been a great gift to win since I use mine like crazy. The google facts are hilarious! Over here we are just coming off of a heat wave, I would love cooler temps.
Kaitlin
That shirt is spot on!
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood
Hahah I need shirt! We’re planning on going to the apple orchard this weekend (we’ll see though.. we always have grand plans ahhaha) and I can’t wait!
Hayley @ Full of Life
I put ketchup on EVERYTHING. Obsessed. And I love eating dates but have never tried them frozen. Off to put dates in freezer…
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Try stuffing them with nut butter and chocolate chips before freezing. Ob.sessed.
Jess @ Keeping It Real Food
I totally hear you about not hating the weather change. It was so nice to wear pants the other day. And now we’ve got another heat wave here in NYC.
Sarah @pickyrunner
Nothing better than fresh apples. Actually, nothing better than pumpkin bread/cookies. It’s a sign of fall. As muchas I love summer, I REALLY love fall and cannot wait for this heat to break. We’re going on several straight weeks of 90+ degree weather and I’m getting tired of sweating all day, every day.
Sarah @ SarahRuns26
I was just talking to my mom the other day about babies with allergies and how what the mother eats while pregnant/breast feeding can effect what they are or aren’t allergic to. That’s interesting.
I love that shirt, I think I need one of those!
I think September has been hotter than July or August, which is really disappointing for this girl who is super pumped for fall and all the cool/cold things that go along with that! So while you’re in a hoodie and drinking all the hot beverages, think of me still sweating away in Kansas… π
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
But you’ll be the one laughing in the winter when it’s -30 here and I can’t go outside without my eyelids threatening to stick together whenever I blink π
Rebecca Jo
OH MY GOSH… my day is made.
I literally was on the site this morning looking at the life planners… & now I get one! YAHOOO!!!!
Thanks so much for the giveaway!!!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
You’re very welcome! π
Suzy
AHH ha ha ha ha! That shirt is so awesome. I totally relate!!!
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub
This cold weather is seriously the worst! I am not even close to ready for fall or even worse, winter.
I would love that shirt too, I feel like that all the time.
Also, just a note, I mentioned this once before but your share bar on the side makes reading your text REALLY difficult. I can read about 2 lines at a time.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Sorry Jen! I’m working on getting it fixed — might just go back to my old one.
Miss Polkadot
Getting ideas of what you want to write or do in the shower or when you’re -just- about to fall asleep? Story of my life. I’ve been trying to keep myself from turning the light on again to write down whatever comes to my mind. Are our brains programmed to be exceptionally productive in the most unsuitable situations? Or maybe in very relaxed settings [bed, shower, …]? Maybe I should investigate here …
I agree on the rice [or for me usually corn] cakes. Especially as I’m not a fan of bread so buying a whole loaf for a random cravings [actually more for the toppings than the bread] would be a waste. I AM a huge fan of all kinds of toppings, though.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I definitely think that relaxing helps spark creativity… I’ve literally had times where I woke up in the middle of the night with a brilliant idea for a post or recipe and had to write it down so I didn’t forget.
Emily
Yup, I definitely kind of resonate with that people quote. Some times I just need to go back to my room and take a breather for a second. π
Sam @ See Sam Run
That t-shirt needs to be added to my closet. It is so me! I may be wrong, but I think a lot of bloggers may feel the same way. The pretzel bars look so so good, you are totally welcome to deliver them any time. I am jealous of it getting cold where you live. I am so ready for fall weather but it is still pretty hot here in NY!
Jess
Rice cakes get undue hatred, and I have to admit they do taste like cardboard on their own, but they do make the perfect crunchy base. Avocado, nut butter, cottage cheese, nut butter, tuna, more nut butter… You name it, I’ve probably put it on a rice cake. I like to think of them as huge crackers. And I always freeze things like fruits. I don’t know why, but I love the texture things get when they’re frozen. I’ve done fruit, berries, cottage cheese, yogurt, but never dates. Might have to try that next!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Try stuffing them with a little bit of nut butter and then freezing them — out of this world! You could even put a few chocolate chips in there to make it even better.
tiff @ love, sweat, & beers
Yes, #introvert4life. That is a fantastic shirt. Too funny. And there ain’t no shame in loving rice cakes. I think they’re good with cream cheese, almond butter, or laughing cow cheese wedges.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Smashed up avocado and salsa is another favourite combo. Although I’ll put that sh*t on anything π
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
We’ve had a couple cool mountain mornings, but I think we are back to 88 today!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
That shirt is perfection. And I can’t wait to go apple-picking! Last year was my first time going, and I loved it π Fall is my favorite <3
Bri
OMG that McCain commercial. It always made me want ketchup and fries!!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Haha! That makes two of us π
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More
I too love rice cakes! With nut butter, with smashed avocado, and yes even sometimes on their own…mmm! Also one of my favorite treats, especially when I have a major sugar craving but don’t want to eat everything in the kitchen, I grab a date a put a tiny bit of almond butter in it – delicious! (also pretty good with tahini!)
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
Love how that little boy rests his head on his arm throughout his fry eating! π Speaking of ketchup – have youheard about this lady – http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/meet-ketchup-addict-who-eats-4871240 or seen this article on Buzzfeed http://www.buzzfeed.com/tabathaleggett/people-whose-obsession-with-ketchup-has-gone-too-far#.sseAmrLYv ?
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
π !!!! Now that’s just brilliant. Thanks for those, Shashi! I may have to include the Buzzfeed one in this week’s Link Love.
Emily @ My Healthyishlife
Ok, I NEED that shirt. Send some cold down to Florida please. I want a taste of fall!
Jen @ SavedbytheKale
I can’t wait for it to cool off here…we are still in the 90’s π
I think I might have to get that shirt, I can spend an hour looking at all the thuglife shirts so many awesome ones but I hadn’t seen that one yet!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
There was another one I liked that said something about not being very good at people-ing π
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
Can I have some of your cool weather? It’s still crazy hot here!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
YES! It’s actually kind of chilly here this weekend — only 54F!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, we are ketchup friends π I feel like the only thing I’ve written about on my blog this week is ketchup!!
Kate
We welcome back your random thoughts and facts!
I like to mix my ketchup with my mustard… now that’s a sauce I use for everything! I think they kind of belong together.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Why settle for one when you can have the best of both worlds?!
Hollie
Living in NJ, we love our fresh produce. I know how awesome fresh apples are and I’m glad you like them! UGH, sorry it’s cold already though. I’m looking forward to stocking up on winter jackets again.
Susie @ SuzLyfe
I’m super excited because for our little getaway this year my husband and I are going to a BandB in Grand Rapids Michigan. I am going to pick all the apples and drink all the cider!
meredith@ Cookie ChRUNicles
I love that Michele won the life planner! I don’t like rice cakes, is that weird?
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Yay! Good morning to me! I was just thinking yesterday about how awesome it would
be to win this as I was writing down a bunch of dates in this year’s planner, which I feel like I just got. The year is flying by!
I am on top of Apple season only for my kids, sept is a fast month and you have to plan Apple picking in August. We seem to wind up going the last weekend every year.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I honestly can’t believe the year is going by so quickly either. Pretty soon I’m going to have to start making my Christmas list. Eep!
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine
It’s cold there already?!?! It’s so hot here! We had a little break in the heat/humidity but now it’s back.
I remember eating rice cakes all the time in my early 20s. Definitely reminds me of a “diet food” but they are probably pretty good when they have the right toppings:)
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy
I will definitely have to try those bars.
I don’t like frozen fruit, although I’m not sure dried fruit really qualifies? I know, I know, everyone loves frozen bananas & grapes – everyone but me!
And not terribly fond of rice cakes either. Probably brings back too many memories of dieting vs living a healthy lifestyle like I do now. Although I admit the chocolate topped ones are growing on me.
Oh, and we’re having a heat wave! No hoodies here. It’s supposed to cool off this weekend, just in time for my long run, then heat back up.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I’m not crazy about frozen grapes either, but I can put away frozen bananas like nobody’s business.
jill conyers
My daughter would love that t-shirt! She values her alone time like her mom.
Alyssa@renaissancerunnergirl
Apples and apple picking – two fave fall activities that will happen when I admit it is autumn in about a mont!
Erin@BeetsPerMinute
That commercial!!! Omg, love it! I have been on a rice cake kick too! They are yummy with some coconut oil, dark chocolate chips, and sea salt!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
I love that you add sea salt. I tried salted chocolate for the first time last year and I don’t know that I could ever go back…