Fun Finds
16 Oct
I love the weekends; who doesn’t, really? It gives me a chance to get a bunch of random “to dos” done, & usually leaves at least some time for relaxing.
Saturday morning began with a trip to the gym. I was planning on taking a BodyPump class, but I just wasn’t feeling it for some reason. My knees were bothering me a little bit on Friday night, so the thought of making it through an entire BodyPump class just wasn’t appealing. I know I can’t go on Tuesday, either, so I figured giving myself a break until this Thursday might be just what I need.
Anyway, after the gym, I swung by Dunkin’ Donuts to pick up a beloved pumpkin coffee. I began working on breakfast as soon as I got home!
Last week, on Julie’s blog, she shared a banana/oatmeal mini loaf that looked delish (I even gave it a shout-out in Friday’s “Recipe Roundup”.) It inspired me to come up with a totally new (to me, anyway) “boatmeal” (baked oatmeal).
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Boatmeal
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 3/4 c. oats
- 2 heaping tbsp. pumpkin
- 1 handful (about 1.5 tbsp.) chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 1 egg white
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375*.
- Combine all ingredients. Pour into an individual loaf pan (sprayed with cooking spray).
- Cook for 15-18 mins.
Topped with brown sugar & syrup!
Especially tasty served alongside pumpkin coffee! 
And this is totally random, but… Some of you were interested in my Shellac manicure a few weeks ago when I posted about it. I snapped a picture to show you how well it holds up…
The last time they were done was October 1st. I usually go every two weeks, but couldn’t go this past Saturday. As you can see, no chipping! Pretty amazing considering I constantly use my hands for typing, cleaning, washing dishes, etc. Ok, enough of my Shellac endorsement!
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Now, onto the fun finds!
The other day I mentioned that I was working on making some final purchases off of our wedding registry – gifts we didn’t receive, but still sort of wanted needed.
This, my friends, is what happens when I make a solo trip to Bed, Bath, & Beyond:
Lots of goodies were purchased!
First up, a new dog-bowl mat for Stewie. If you have a “messy” pet, you’ll understand why this was so exciting…
When Stewie drinks water, he usually drips all over the floor as well. This mat is supposed to absorb excess water, & the best part is, you can machine wash it! (Oh, & just FYI, no this was not an item off of our registry!)
Next up…
A K-Cup fall sampler pack! It includes a mix of pumpkin spice coffee, apple cider, cappuccino, & milk hot chocolate. I tried the pumpkin spice & Chris tried the apple cider this morning & we were both impressed, so I can’t wait to give the other flavors a try.
Last, but not least…
Fun cutting boards! We desperately needed extra cutting boards, & we registered for these because we thought it was super-convenient that they’re labeled for use with certain foods. This way, you don’t have to worry about any questionable cross-contamination!
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Later on in the evening, I had another fun find, this time at Kiwi Frozen Yogurt – pumpkin pie yogurt!
I filled up my cup with:
- Pumpkin pie yogurt
- Red velvet yogurt
- Chocolate yogurt
- Cookie dough topping
- Reeses peanut butter cup topping
- Rainbow sprinkles
A delicious ending to the night!
Off to go make sure everything’s ready for the start of another week. I hope you’re all enjoying the last few hours of the weekend!
Did you have any “fun finds” this weekend?
Pretty much everything you put in my box was a fun find….. A fun find for me was revamping a buffalo chicken wing recipe for the husband last night and completely helthifying it! Mmmmmm! Even I would eat it!
Yay! I’m glad you liked the box!
That sounds awesome!
I need me some pumpkin pie froyo!! That baked oatmeal thing is a good idea I need to try it.
It’s awesome; you should definitely give it a try!
I want a Keurig SO MUCH! Gosh, those K-cup flavors sound glorious!
My weekend “Find” is the Whole Foods salad bar–so many yummy vegetable options! Too bad the closest one is an hour away–boo!
My Keurig is a lifesaver!
I’ve never been to Whole Foods!
Oh my goodness. Why haven’t I seen the Keurig Fall Sampler? Good find! The pumpkin spice is delicious.
Maybe it’s only available at Bed, Bath, & Beyond? It was a great purchase!
YES! You found pumpkin pie yogurt too
I have been dreaming about the stuff since I ODed on it Friday haha
Btw, check out them jewels!
I’m loving your ring! (Even though you were showing the manicure, not the ring)
I was so excited they had it!
Thank you!
He had some help picking it out… 
I am mighty impressed with the manicure. I am so “rough” on my nails… maybe I need to try one out. I love the pumpkin coffee for Keurig. I need to stock up before they take it off the shelves for Christmas flavors. Also, check out AC Moore… they have mini Halloween loaf pans for 1 dollar.
Shellac will change your life!
Baked oatmeal is my favorite type of oatmeal!
I’m so happy I “discovered” it!