Hi, friends! Good morning to you!
I love these What I’m Loving Lately post, and I hope you do too, so here’s another one to add to the collection!
No-Bake Chocolate-Pretzel-Peanut Butter Squares
I love no-bake recipes and this one looks incredible. Must make ASAP.
Q’s appreciation for art
Awhile back, our friend Jon made us a couple of pieces of art.Ā WeĀ hung them over theĀ changing table in the nursery, and QĀ absolutely loves them. He stares at them while we change him, and they’ll even calm him down when he’s fussy. I tell him we are going to see Troy and then bring him into the nursery. It works every time!
Which Fitness Tracker Is the Most Accurate? The Results Are In
Monkey Butt
Murphy received a Silly Bums monkey butt stuffed animalĀ in his last BarkBox, and it’s his new favorite toy. He carries it all over the house, and it’s the most ridiculous sight to see. Monkey butt? What!?!
This snack
Mashed avocado with sea salt + freshly ground pepper on a rice cake – so simple, so good!
Dog Friendly Stores That Allow Your Pooches
40 Genius Travel Tips That Will Change Your Life ForeverĀ <– SO MANY great ideas!
Two Simple Steps to Avoid Butt BerryĀ
Frankie from Big Brother
Last summer, Mal and I totally got into Big Brother. We were a tad obsessed, and we’d talk about the players and their strategy ALL the time. It was ridiculous. And the show is on 3 times a week, so it fed into our obsession even more. Haha! Anyway, we’re watching Big Brother again this season, and I’m in love with Frankie. He’s so funny, and I bet he’d be a blast to hang out with. I hope he ends up going far in the game!
10 Surprises From the First Days After Delivery
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That monkey toy is hilarioussss. And thank you for further enabling my Chipotle addiction. Chocolate, pretzels AND peanut butter? I think I’ll be making those this weekend!
hi tina – totally agree – Frankie would probably be a blast to hang out with! those pretzel bars look amazing – i’m totally loving this summer the following:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/mango-avocado-and-black-bean-salad-lime-dressing
Oh my goodness! Our basset hound, Lizzie, got the monkey butt in her BarkBox, too! She carries it around, crunching and squeaking it all over the house. She even knows what it is. When we say “Go find your butt!” she knows exactly what to get! So funny!
Monkey butt is hilarious! Q must really love the colors or something. That is so interesting how he is fascinated by the art pieces! I’m loving lemonade in the summer. I don’t care if it’s not the healthiest thing ever!
Ha, that monkey butt is too funny. But the “10 surprises” article–terrifying! Sheesh, I’m glad you got a cute baby at the end of it.
Haha!
Thank you for the no bake sweets to start the day! I’ve been jamming on the salty/sweet combo and can’t wait to try these!
Also, I’m a big fan on the smashed avocado. Sometimes I add sliced tomato or some red chili flakes with a squeeze of lime. Yum!
Aww, that is so cute Q loves his changing table art.
Thank God I finished my tea before seeing that monkey butt! HA! Too funny!
I never eat rice cakes, but they are such a good base for healthy toppings like avocado. I may need to try this one.
Those squares look heavenly!
I LOVE avocado on a rice cake. Haven’t tried it with pepper though (I’m not a black pepper fan), but I do sprinkle it with sea salt, which is also delicious. I love how avocados make my hair feel, after I eat them. So soft!
Even I am watching Big Brother this season!…Love mashed avocado when I mash it with chick peas. It is the best, you must try it.
BAHAHAHAHA that monkey butt! That’s hilarious. And I’ve never actually seen big brother, maybe I should check it out…
omg I love the monkey butt! I need to get one for my cat who thinks he’s a dog and likes to play fetch.
Love Frankie too! He has me laughing every episode. Totally Big Brother obsessed, too!
All these articles are so interesting, looking at like all of them! Really like the one on the fitness trackers, good to know!
love that chipotle article! It has been wayyyy too long since my last chipotle fix!
LOVE avocado on a rice cake! Definitely a favorite of mine!
And thanks for sharing the article on fitness accessories, I’ve definitely been thinking about getting a tracking device but in a world with so many options, it’s definitely a bit overwhelming!
That monkey butt toy is hilarious! And my husband uses all these tricks when he goes to Chipotle, and always ends up with like 3 meals worth of food! It’s crazy!
That Chipotle article is awesome! Thanks for sharing. Those no bake pb bars are calling my name but I must stay away so I can lose a few pounds.
Those no-bake bars look amazing! I love a salty and sweet combo, so those are right up my alley.
Big Brother is my guilty pleasure… Frankie’s my fave too! Would love to hear yours and Mals’ thoughts this season. š I’ve been reading your blog for (what feels like) forever, I’m so happy for your adorable new addition and that you’ve kept up with CNC. So many wishes for love and happiness to your cute little family! Thanks for sharing your lives.
Monkey butt, that is to funny I would giggle all the time. I will admit my husband and I are a tad obssesed with Big Brother #TEAMFRANKIE !! He is so funny.
lululemon also happens to be a dog friendly store….just sayin’
Love the list of dog-friendly stores! I’m always looking for ways to bring my dog with me when I’m out running errands, I hate leaving him at home alone!
So I literally just made those pretzel squares! They looked too good not to try and I had all the ingredients! Thanks for sharing! š
I need to make them ASAP!
That monkey is too funny! My dog would tear it to shreds in seconds though! Tina, question for you, how are you liking your diaper bag? I’ve been looking to get a new one for baby #2 who is due in 8 weeks and I really like the looks of yours!
It’s great! It’s also not too “girly,” so Mal likes it too!
@Tina: Great! Thanks! That’s what I was thinking too!! Our other diaper bag is pink and my husband isn’t too keen on it!
I LOVE when I find other bloggers who LOVE Big Brother too!!! Yes, Frankie is quite hilarious! I am also a big fan of the Hayden/Nicole/Christine alliance. I am slightly obsessed with the show… I’ve watched from the beginning and my mom and I even share a subscription to the live feeds… overboard? Maybe? š
Those no bake squares look delicious! I love pretzel/peanut butter combos so much! Will definitely have to try them soon.
I have never been to Chipotle but I am so using some of these tips when I go. I don’t think they have any Chipotle’s in Utah (or am I wrong?), but I am dying to try it! My baby girl also notices bright colors from pictures, and she absolutely loves to watch movies that have bright colors and music š
I love Trisha Yearwood’s show! I made her grandmother’s Nilla Wafer Bundt Cake for Cake Club (yes, you read right) recently and it was amazing. Her no bake pretzel chocolate pb thingies are next…
I’ve made the avocado/rice cake with seasoning combo before and it’s so good! It’s a nice light snack. I loved that Chipotle article, the monkey butt toy is hilarious (but kind of strange at the same time), and I’m totally with you on those no bake pretzel bars!
I’ve been trying to decide between FitBit or a Jawbone, so that article was very helpful! Interesting results for sure!
OMG my parents’ dog loves that monkey butt! It’s so weird and awesome.
I love Frankie from BB too!!
That travel link is amazing! I travel all of the time for work (like right now), and some of those ideas are just so clever. I wish I had done some before I left!
Wow to the no bake bars they look too good!
That monkey butt toy is hilarious!! The travel tips are super helpful too. I’m glad I read that.
Yes, I must try those bars, too!
Thanks for the link about the fitness trackers! I’ve been trying to decide on a new one to replace my nike fuel band. I’ve found that just having one around my wrist doesn’t accurately keep track of my activity -it only measures how much I move my arm around. PS – the monkey butt toy is adorable!
The 10 surprises article legit made me feel a little sick. Is that stuff all true???
Thanks for passing on the Chipotle tips! I’m a Chipotle fan and appreciate those:-).
Mmm that avocado rice cake looks amazing. I usually use toast but I’ll have to give that a go. Q is too cute.. Did you ever do a post on his finished nursery? If not, I’d love to see it š #babyfever #betternotreadthatchildbirthlink
I love mashed avocado! I like how it is so buttery and goes well with so many things!
My husband is looking into getting a FitBit. I don’t know much about fitness trackers but that article seems helpful.
Free stuff at Chipotle?! I’m totally in!!
My pug, Penny, LOVES the monkey butt too! I think it’s because pugs love butts…
You guys are awesome! It’s not often I find people who love Community and Big Brother as much as I do. And you live in the south shore (my home as well). Thanks for all of the interesting posts!
Love Frankie! My husband and I love Big Brother. My cousin is completely obsessed with it and has been for several years. Next year he will be old enough to be on it. How awesome would that be!!
Frankie IS a blast to hang out with. I went to college with his cousin (one of my closest friends) and have gotten to hang out with him a few times. He’s incredibly entertaining, funny, kind, and dramatic (as I’m sure you could guess!). He’s fantastic!
That’s awesome!!
I made those pretzel bars for a party and they were a huge hit! I picked up some GF pretzels so my GF friends could enjoy as well. Very good and very easy to make. I will be making these again! Thanks.
You did?!! I want to make them so bad! Glad to hear they were a hit!!