Pugs Make Good Lobsters

October 13, 2009

Remember how I mentioned that Murphy wants to be a lobster for Halloween? Hilary from Red Head, Yellow Dog sent me a photo of her friend’s pug wearing the same lobster costume! It totally cracked me up, and I just had to share.

Now Murphy really wants to be a lobster for Halloween! ;-)

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Breakfast

I was starving (and in a rush) this morning, so I kept breakfast simple: 2 slices of whole wheat toast with peanut butter and banana slices.

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This meal is always delicious and satisfying! :-D

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With French Press coffee…

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Chicago Bloggers

If you’re interested in participating in a Whole Foods blogger event in the Chicago area, please drop me an email at tina@carrotsncake.com. Once I receive your contact info, you will get details of the event via email soon.

MixMyGranola Giveaway

MixMyGranola has been busy in the last few months: They recently added Trail Mixes to the MixMyGranola product line and they also introduced a Granola Club, which allows you to purchase a pre-paid subscription that saves you between 15%-35% compared to single orders.

To celebrate these new additions, MixMyGranola has graciously offered to give a $25 gift certificate to one lucky CNC winner!

How to enter: Visit the MixMyGranola website, create a granola mix, and post the ingredients as a comment on this post.

At tonight’s dinner post, I will pick one winner via the Random Integer Generator.

Good luck!

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kristin October 13, 2009 at 2:13 pm

* Granola Base
* Low-Fat Granola
* Dried Raspberries
* Dried Apricots
* Banana Slices
* Roasted Almonds
* Choco Espresso Beans

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Abi October 13, 2009 at 2:14 pm

Hard to choose with so many options:
low fat granola, dried raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries, walnuts and chia seeds!

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Jenny October 13, 2009 at 2:16 pm

Give it to me!
Granola Base (low-fat), sunflower seeds, dried apricots, pecans, banana slices, pecans, walnuts, chia seeds, dried blueberries, dried apples, PB bites

damnnnnnn I’m getting hungry

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angie October 13, 2009 at 2:19 pm

Granola Base: Low-Fat Granola
Fruits:Dried Blueberries, Goji Berries
Nuts and Seeds: Sunflower Seeds, Organic Soy Beans, Organic Flax Seeds
Extras:Chocolate Mini Morsels
Enhancers: Caffeine Powder

Yummy giveaway! Thanks!

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Erica October 13, 2009 at 2:20 pm

Ta-da!

100% Organic Muesli
Banana Slices
Dried Papaya
Dried Plums
Golden Raisins
Organic Coco Shreds
Pomegranate Cordials
Yum!

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Kat October 13, 2009 at 2:21 pm

low-fat granola, pineapple, dates, chocolate espresso beans, chia seeds

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Elina October 13, 2009 at 2:22 pm

Organic granola, choc chips, almonds, goji berries, and dried apricots. I hope I win! :)

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Emily G October 13, 2009 at 2:22 pm

In my mix.. Low fat granola, banana slices, chia seeds, dried cranberries (or raisins), choc covered espresso beans, and walnuts… it’s really too hard to decide, i’m pretty sure i’d sit on there all night trying to make up my mind!

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Angela October 13, 2009 at 2:23 pm

Low fat granola
Dried blueberries
Brazil Nuts
Peanut M & M’s

Yummy!!!

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Julie @savvyeats October 13, 2009 at 2:24 pm

The lobster costume is so cute! I’d love to enter the giveaway, but as a MixMyGranola intern, I don’t think I should :)

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Casey October 13, 2009 at 2:24 pm

My mix would be:
- low-fat granola
- cranberries, strawberries, blueberries
- walnuts
- oat bran flakes
- peanut butter bites

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C. October 13, 2009 at 2:29 pm

C’s mix!
Granola Base
Organic Granola

Fruits
Cranberries
Dried Raspberries
Organic Banana Chips

Nuts and Seeds
Roasted Almonds
Sunflower Seeds
Pecans
Organic Flax Seeds
Walnuts
Organic Pepitas

Enhancers
Ginkgo Leaf Powder

mmmm thank you :)

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Jacqueline October 13, 2009 at 2:31 pm

Love the Lobster costume too!

Low-Fat Granola
Fruits
Dried Blueberries
Goji Berries
Dried Raspberries
Nuts and Seeds
Chia Seeds
Roasted Almonds
Extras
Choco Espresso Beans
Tiramisu Caramel
Enhancers
Bee Pollen Powder
Organic Cacao Powder

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sue October 13, 2009 at 2:31 pm

organic granola, dried cherries & apples, flax seeds, almonds, and chocolate.

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Lindsay October 13, 2009 at 2:32 pm

I would go with:

Low fat granola, dried blueberries, goji berries, dried apricots, dried mangos, and banana slices

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Noelle October 13, 2009 at 2:37 pm

Granola Base 100% Organic Muesli Fruits Goji Berries Dried Bing Cherries Nuts and Seeds Chia Seeds Extras Organic Coco Shreds

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Tara October 13, 2009 at 2:41 pm

Great giveaway!I would go with: Low fat granola, dried blueberries and pineapples, banana chips, pistachios, and peanutbutter bites.

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Chris October 13, 2009 at 2:41 pm

Granola Base
Organic Granola
Fruits
Dried Blueberries
Goji Berries
Dried Raspberries
Golden Raisins
Nuts and Seeds
Organic Pepitas
Sunflower Seeds
Roasted Almonds
Organic Flax Seeds
Hemp Seeds
Chia Seeds
Enhancers
Organic Quinoa

Pugs as lobsters… too cute! :)

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Jocelyn October 13, 2009 at 2:48 pm

I love mix my granola!

My mix!

* Granola Base
* French Vanilla Granola

* Fruits
* Dried Raspberries
* Dried Bing Cherries

* Nuts and Seeds
* Hazelnuts
* Organic Flax Seeds

* Extras
* Organic Coco Shreds
* Chocolate Mini Morsels
* Peanutbutter Bites

* Enhancers
* Organic Maca Powder

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Stephanie October 13, 2009 at 2:48 pm

Wow what fabulous options!

Base: Low Fat Granola (already had almonds, cranberries & hint of cocunt)
Berries: Goji Berries & Dried Pineapple
Seed & Nuts: Chia Seeds & Macadamian Nuts

mmmmm delicous
Calories per serving (31g)- 134

PS Murphy would look ADORABLE as a lobster!

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Liz October 13, 2009 at 3:05 pm

My mix would be:
* Organic Granola
* Goji Berries
* Dried Apricots
* Macadamia Nuts
* Organic Flax Seeds
Yum Yum!

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Kristen K October 13, 2009 at 3:14 pm

aww love the puggie pic! :) I would love to try something with a mix of:
-organic granola
-goji berries
-peanut m&ms
-coco shred
-walnuts

mmm yum!

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Andrea October 13, 2009 at 3:18 pm

Cute puggies in their costumes. I would loooove to win some of this! In desperate need of some new breakfast food. I would mix:
Low fat granola
Goji berries
Golden raisin
Organic dates
Hazelnuts
Chia seeds

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Stacey October 13, 2009 at 3:18 pm

Granola, ginger, coco shreds, dried cherries & pecans. Yu-um!

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Jac October 13, 2009 at 3:18 pm

I’d love the orgranic granola, dried cherries, cashews, coconut, and chocolate chips (b/c everything needs chocolate…clearly). Thanks for the offer!

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Jill October 13, 2009 at 3:19 pm

My mix would consist of:
-Low-fat Granola
-Goji Berries
-Dried Blueberries
-Golden Raisins
-Almonds
-Hemp Seeds
-Chia seeds

yum =) !!

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Carrie H October 13, 2009 at 3:22 pm

It seems like I’ve entered every mix my granola contest on just about every blog and never won, but that won’t stop me from entering again! Ha ha! :) Today I’m in the mood for French vanilla granola with dried blueberries, goji berries, dried kiwi (!!), dried banana, roasted almonds, hazelnuts, chia seeds, chocolate mini morsels and animal cookies. Good luck to me!

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Dani October 13, 2009 at 3:23 pm

Hmmm… Low-Fat Granola, Dried Mangos, Dried Blueberries, Organic Flax Seeds, Roasted Almonds, and Oatbran Flakes sounds delish!

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daisy October 13, 2009 at 3:24 pm

Base $4.99
Low-Fat Granola

Dried Mangos, Dried Pineapple, Organic Banana Chips, Roasted Cashews, Organic Peanuts, Organic Flax Seeds, Mini Yogurt Pretzels, Wasabi Peas

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Steph October 13, 2009 at 3:25 pm

I would keep it simple with french vanilla granola, organic banana chips, organic raisins, and cashews!

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Brynne October 13, 2009 at 3:29 pm

Organic Granola
Dried Banana Chips
Cranberries
Dried Apricots
Peanuts
Roasted Almonds
Organic Coconut Shreds
Organic Cacao Powder

I want to dress my dogs up now too!

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Young October 13, 2009 at 3:29 pm

I would love to try something with a mix of:
* Granola Base: 100% Organic Muesli
* Fruits: Dried Apricots, Dried Strawberries, Organic Dates
* Nuts and Seeds: Pistachios, Hazelnuts, Sesame Seed
* Extras: Oatbran Flakes
Thanks for the offer!

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shannon October 13, 2009 at 3:33 pm

french vanilla granola
dried blueberries
dried raspberries
macadamia nuts

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Kiersten October 13, 2009 at 3:35 pm

Yum, I love granola! My mix would be:
-Organic granola base
-Dates
-Cranberries
-Walnuts
-Roasted almonds
-Flax seed

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Laura October 13, 2009 at 3:38 pm

* Granola Base
* French Vanilla Granola

* Fruits
* Dried Strawberries

* Nuts and Seeds
* Pecans

* Extras
* Chocolate Mini Morsels

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Lynna October 13, 2009 at 3:39 pm

It looks like they’ve really improved the website since last time I was on it. Here’s my mix: (hope I win this time!)

Granola Base: French Vanilla Granola
Fruits: Dried Bing Cherries
Nuts and Seeds: Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds
Extras: Cocoa Crisp Bites
Enhancers: Organic Maca Powder, Chlorella Powder

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Nadia October 13, 2009 at 3:44 pm

my mix:
low fat granola, organic dates, organic banana chips, goji berries, roasted almonds, chia seeds, and oatbran flakes!

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Laura @ Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness October 13, 2009 at 3:46 pm

Wow lots of entries so far!

Granola Base: Museli
Fruits: Dried Cranberries, Banana Chips
Nuts / Seeds: Chia and walnuts
Extras: Choc. covered espresso beans (yum!)
Enhancers: Caffeine powder

Cheers!

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Rebecca October 13, 2009 at 3:50 pm

My mix would be:
* Granola Base
* Low-Fat Granola

* Fruits
* Goji Berries
* Dried Bing Cherries

* Nuts and Seeds
* Organic Pepitas
* Roasted Almonds

The dog costumes are adorable!

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Toni Lightwood October 13, 2009 at 3:56 pm

My Mix (16 oz.) What fun!

* Granola Base
* French Vanilla Granola

* Fruits
* Goji Berries
* Dried Raspberries
* Banana Slices
* Dried Pineapple
* Dried Papaya

* Nuts and Seeds
* Hemp Seeds
* Chia Seeds
* Sesame Seed
* Sunflower Seeds

* Extras
* Chocolate Mini Morsels

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insideiamdancing October 13, 2009 at 4:05 pm

great giveaway! I love the ideas behind the ‘make your own’ cereals… I would get:

French Vanilla Granola

Dried Blueberries, Dried Apricots, Banana Slices, Dried Strawberries

Roasted Almonds

Peanutbutter Bites, Peanutbutter Pretzels and Candy Corn

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Sarah October 13, 2009 at 4:11 pm

My mix!!
Base of Original Granola
with cranberries, dried apricots, mango, walnuts, chia seeds, honey smacks and organic blueberry powder!!!
YUMMMMM

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sara October 13, 2009 at 4:14 pm

Low-Fat Granola,Dried Blueberries,Goji Berries,Dried Apricots,Organic Dates,Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Roasted Almonds Mix

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Christina October 13, 2009 at 4:16 pm

Granola Base
Organic Granola
Fruits
Goji Berries
Dried Raspberries
Dried Blackberries
Nuts and Seeds
Chia Seeds
Enhancers
Spirulina Powder

YUM!!

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Shannon October 13, 2009 at 4:17 pm

low-fat granola, cranberries, chocolate raisins, and mini yogurt pretzel yumm

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N October 13, 2009 at 4:19 pm

i want to try this stuff so badly. here’s what i came up with:

* Granola Base
* Low-Fat Granola

* Fruits
* Goji Berries
* Dried Blueberries
* Dried Mangos

* Nuts and Seeds
* Walnuts
* Chia Seeds
* Organic Flax Seeds

* Extras
* Chocolate Mini Morsels

* Enhancers
* Organic Acai Powder

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Shinobu October 13, 2009 at 4:19 pm

Granola Base
* Organic Granola

Fruits
* Goji Berries
* Dried Apricots
* Dried Raspberries

Nuts and Seeds
* Pistatios
* Organic Pepitas
* Chia Seeds

Enhancers
* Caffeine Powder
* Organic Pomegranate

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Brea October 13, 2009 at 4:20 pm

I was like a kid in a candy store, lol!

Organic granola, cranberries, apricots, mangos, banana, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, chocolate raisens, coco shreds, and organic gummy bears…

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Naners October 13, 2009 at 4:24 pm

I went for an autumn themed granola combo…
Granola Base:
Organic Granola
Additional Ingredients:
Cranberries, Organic Dried Apples, Organic Pepitas, Pecans, Golden Raisins, Chocolate Mini Morsels

I was tempted by the candy corn but it just didn’t fit with the other ingredients :(

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Charlotte October 13, 2009 at 4:26 pm

Organic Granola • Dried Raspberries • Golden Raisins • Dried Melon Slices • Sunflower Seeds • Walnuts • Organic Peanuts • Organic Coco Shreds • Sesame Sticks • Organic Gummy Bears • Caffeine Powder

sounds like a good one.. :-) yummm

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