Even though I’m only 29-years-old, I act more and more like an old lady every day. As you know, I stay in on Saturday nights and go to bed super early during the work week, and now I’m eating dinner at 5:00 pm. Hello, early bird special!
I only snacked on a container of plain Chobani with Raisin Bran while at NuVal, so when I got home from work, I was absolutely famished.
But, before I could make myself an afternoon snack, I needed to walk Murphy and jump on a conference call, so I munched on two handfuls of Dee Dee’s Gourmet Cheese Straws to tie me over.
I’m so glad that the company sent me these Cheese Straws to sample– they’re SO delicious!
The flavor reminds me a lot of Cheez-It crackers, but the texture is almost like a butter cookie– slightly crunchy, but sort of melts in your mouth. They’re so addicting! I had trouble putting away the tin!
Instead of continuing to snack, I finally threw together some dinner for myself. Mal has parent-teacher conferences at school tonight, so I was on my own for dinner.
I made myself a big bowl of steamed spinach and broccoli, and topped it with leftover meat sauce and Parmesan.
The meal was surprisingly filling!
I ate dinner while watching Ellen on my DVR. 
I’m fairly positive that dessert will be a few Chocolate-Almond Butter Cookies that I baked yesterday. Man, are they delicious! 
Grand Opening
Remember when I went to New York City last month and met the folks from Open Sky? Well, my Open Sky store is finally open for business!
So, what is Open Sky all about you ask?
The company is “expert-powered e-commerce, connecting consumers to experts and the products they love and use.” In my store, you’ll find my favorite products, like the Garmin Forerunner 305 and The Griddler as well as some new products, like Thomas Paul Sea Life Side Plates and a set of funky Salt and Pepper Shakers that are just plain cool. You can visit my store to learn more about an item and purchase it, if you choose to do so. Open Sky is all about customer service and everything is guaranteed.
For me, my Open Sky store isn’t about making money– although I do get a commission on items sold– it’s more about sharing information about stuff I love and making it easy to access, all in one place.
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I hope to be adding lots of new products as they become available, so be sure to check back from time to time. I hope you stop in to check out my shop!
Oldies, but Goodies
You guys seem to like my blast from the past blog posts, so here are a few more that involve celebrities!
- Hearing Al Gore speak in Harvard Yard
- “Meeting” Augusten Burroughs at his book signing
- Seeing Renee Zellweger and James Franco outside my window
- Bumping into Demetri Martin in Harvard Square
- Having cocktails and apps with Kathy Kaehler at City Bar
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Those cheese straws look soooo good and sound even better! Congrats on your Open Sky store.
Open Sky sounds like fun – I’m gonna have to check your faves
How fun. Great picks for your store.
Your photos are not yellow now
Except for the cheese straws LOL I’m going to check your favorites. It’s the same site you put on Twitter earlier today?
@Scorpio Woman: I used my point and shoot for these pics. If you notice, they’re not as sharp.
YUM! That dinner looks so healthy, filling, yet so goooood! Will be trying it soon. That’s hilarious re Renee and James Franco outside your harvard window. I had similar ish experience “running into” celebrities on my trip to the states a few years ago, seeing Arnold the Governator and Seal and Heidi Klum. Celeb spotting is fun! Hehe.
You’re not old. I’m 29 too and have been known to eat at 5 because I’m really hungry.
I am an old lady too! Stay in, go to bed at 8 …
Dinner looks delicious….and I loooove Ellen.
I will definitely check out your open sky store!
gourmet cheese straws? Awesomeness. i don’t know that I’ve had regular. Oh and I feel old, too, being a college student who enjoys shut eye at 11
Dee Dee’s Gourmet Cheese Straws looks very interesting
to a cheese person 
I’m only 16 and I feel 60! I have so many old lady tendencies….
Ahaha, it’s ok to be an old lady! I think we ALL need old lady days sometimes to revitalize our bodies. And whoa those cheese straws look cheesy and crunchy and delicious! I want to eat my screen
I must be an old lady too then. Dinner has to be between 5 and 6.30 at the latest. I’ve taught my body to expect food then so when it is later I’m famished and usually reach for the snacks. That’s why I love my crockpot…if I’m not going to have time to cook it does all the work.
i used to always tivo Ellen. i love her
looks like a great dinner!
jenna
Those cheese straws sound amazing!
At least your not in bed by 7pm most week nights ! That’s me, talk about acting like an old lady ! Oh , wait a minute ……… I am an old lady ! (45 !!!!!)
Love the lunch, It looks similar to some that I make!
Ha, oh man…I am the ultimate 27 year-old old woman. I think it kind of annoys my husband.
And, I gotta say– you seem to do a LOT of fun stuff!! You don’t seem like an old lady at all!
Cheese straws always remind me of Christmas– I have a friend who makes homemade cheese straws and gives them as gifts every year…they are to die for.
I love Ellen– she was cracking me up with the Oprah project. I also like her because she’s so FUNNY, but she’s not just a total goofball all the time, you know? She kind of surprised me during the Oprah show, because she wasn’t afraid to be serious about certain things (her marriage, etc.). Love her.
I love the old blog posts!!
Thanks for the heads up on Open Sky!
Have a great evening!
marinara sauce on veggies… what a concept! DUH! I have not even thought of this before but it looks great!
I’m only 23 and I too am such an old lady. I love nothing more than staying in on a sat with some good food and a good movie
Those cheese straws look so good! I want them!
I embrace my old lady-ness with my love of prunes and a best friend named agnes. however, on most nights of the week I don’t eat dinner till 9pm! Eek…even though I leave the office late, I need to figure out a way to eat earlier – I’m usually famished by that time.
I am seriously an 80-year-old in a 25 year-old body, so trust me, I feel ya, girl!
Yum, sometimes a big bowl of greens sounds perfect for dinner!
So fun! I love seeing what people love to buy/have/own. I’m definitely in the market for a Powershot!
Yum that bowl of dinner looks amazing. I’m 19 and go to bed early and get up earlier. I never go out so don’t feel bad. I think it comes w/ being healthy. Gotta get up early for the classes/runs!
If you’re old, I must be ancient! We rarely go out, especially at night, but I don’t like in a big city like Boston, either
OMG!! My favorite breakfast is FAGE brand 0% Greek yogurt with honey drizzled on top! Yummy! Granola mixed in adds to the awesomeness.
Those cheese straws look light, cheesy and super addicting! I am only 21 and my family thinks I am a complete homebody because I don’t go out much. I just feel like I have wasted an entire day sleeping when I go out at night. Not that I don’t enjoy a night on the town… just not so often. I hope you have a relaxing Monday evening.
Great stuff in your store — I especially love the Thomas Paul products!
I try not to be an old lady (I’m 26) and stay up late on work nights, but I always pay for it the next day!
Yeah, I definitely feel like I’m ready for the early bird specials when I’m ready for (not in) bed at 8pm and wake up naturally at 6. The hubby thinks I am nuts – he can still sleep in until 2pm if I let him
My best friend calls me EBS for early bird special, ha ha! I am early to rise and early to bed, dinner is usually at 6 most nights
Glad I’m not the only one!
I’m only 22 and I spent most of my college nights curled up with my boyfriend watching movies because I’m such a homebody already. Those cheese straws look amazing. I love cheese anything hehe
oh girl…I’m 23 and the last 3 weekends have gone to bed by 9:30pm or earlier on Saturday night. I’m a teacher though, so I just crash on the weekends.
I love reading your blog, because I’m always learning about cool new things, like Open Sky. I had no idea personalized online consignment stores even existed. Good luck with yours, Tina!
Ha, that description at the beginning of this post definitely described me to a T so I must be an “old lady” too!
i’m such an old lady too….i used to be such a party animal though, so i don’t feel like i missed out!
Those cheese straws look so incredibly good! Congrats on opening your Open Sky store!!
I have noticed that since i started eating healthier, exercising more and drinking a lot less that I go to bed sooo much earlier. It’s tough for me to stay up past 11 and I NEVER sleep in anymore!
I make that same broccoli dinner ALL THE TIME! Being in college it’s such a quick, easy, and nutritious meal
What does Mal teach? I had parent teacher conferences tonight too and left my husband to fend for himself
I am quite familiar with the early bird special. My girlfriends and I call ourselves, “The Blue hairs” because it seems we’re always out with the seniors.
It seems like you are getting involved with different things everyday. How do you juggle your life without constantly being overwhelmed? Congrats on Open Sky.
Haha I remember reading the post when you met Demitri! I was soooo jealous!!!
I love cheese straws too! Exciting news about your shop
Sometimes I also feel like I am 100 years old because I fall asleep at 9:30pm!
Can’t wait to check out your Open Sky store! And there is nothing wrong with going to bed early or eating early sometimes. We all do it!
haha I can totally relate with the ‘early nights’!! My friday night now consists of dvds and couch time! Boy have the times changed
I think your pictures are gorgeous too! It’s most likely not your camera but the lighting. I have an SLR and no matter what I do, when that glorious sunlight goes down I can’t get good pics inside either. I need to research some flashes?
I’m a early to bed early to rise person too and I’m only 24! That’s the best sometimes
Wow, what a great idea! I’ll have to check it out.
Just wondering is the open sky free shipping available to us Canadian folk. Cool idea and congrats!!
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