There's no place like home

After a few days of indulging and dining out in Vegas, we were ready for a nice home cooked meal. I always get that way after road trips. I have another trip planned for this Tuesday but luckily this time I'll be with family. Meaning more food from a home will be consumed!



This hummus is addicting. I went to Trader Joe's to buy another container and it was GONE! Sold out!



In a pinch, this will suffice.



Both hummus and salsa accompanied by addictive corn chips of course. Organic means they are healthy right? I have a
hard time portioning these out.



Do you have a Great Harvest in your area? We don't--really. I drove 15 miles in the morning to grab one of these strawberry and cream scones. It's delicious but huge. I shared with Andy. I love that it's made with whole wheat flour and isn't super dry like most scones. (I realize they are supposed to be this way.)



Finally after all my snacking, it was time for a home cooked meal. Foodbuzz sent me 3 varieties of buns to try out (FOR FREE as part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program) and we went with the whole wheat first.



Dinner was bbq pulled pork, baked beans and watermelon. The most delicious watermelon I have EVER tasted.



Droolworthy. After this blog post, I have a date with this watermelon. So luscious.



Andy had some Full Sail Pale Ale with his. I stole a few sips. This is my favorite pale ale.



And while the baked beans are from a can, I wouldn't discount them. They are delicious and smoky. Trader Joe's can do no wrong in my eyes. I do intend on trying my hand at some homemade baked beans though.



We went out looking for running shoes after dinner and ended up with Pinkberry. Typical. I ordered a mini mango with strawberries, dark chocolate crunch balls and captain crunch.



Andy always gets original with strawberries and kiwi. Always. He is a loyal man. I'm a flirt when it comes to frozen yogurt. Always trying new things.

Kauai in 12 days! I have a ton planned before then so Kauai will feel like a vacation from my vacation. I'm going to Arizona with my mom and brother to visit family. It's over 100 degrees there too. I still intend on running and strength training and I'm slightly nervous about the heat. I think getting up before the sun will be key.

Do you workout in high temperatures? Any advice for me?

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It's almost here!

Andy and I are running our first 5k together tomorrow! More than that later.



On Tuesday, I worked at a preschool. I worked for 2 classes. The first from 8-11 and the next from 12-3. I was pretty excited about having an hour break so I went to Camille's for a wrap.



I got my favorite. Chicken caesar with avocados and light on the dressing. It's delicious.



Dinner has been a lot of leftovers and takeout but we did make some carne asada Wednesday night since one of my classes was cancelled. Carne asada, chipotle sweet potato fries and guac.



I always try to make sure my protein is smaller than the size of my hand.



Breakfast yesterday was fabulous. Vanilla greek yogurt, strawberries and my favorite cereal of all time. Nature's Path Crunchy Maple Sunrise. The maple flavor goes so well with vanilla!



Yesterday, my little sister Emily accompanied me to pick up my race packet and bib for the 5k. We picked up Andy's and my dad's as well. (My dad is running the half marathon.)





They had a little expo inside and were selling so much stuff! I wish I had time to look through it all.



I did snag a piece of Great Harvest's guiness & gouda bread though. I had no idea there was a Great Harvest near us!



After picking up the race packets and free stuff (!!) Emily and I went to lunch.



Emily ordered a green salad with balsamic dressing.



I ordered a bowl of corn chowder. It was really creamy and really delicious.



And half a grilled cheese with fries. The grilled cheese was overly cheese and I took more than half the cheese off. Gross. The fries were very "meh." So I ate a few and called it good.



Em's cheese pizza looked way better.



As for free stuff, we got hats & bags.



Sunscreen, protein powder, dried plums (prunes) and a mini clif bar.



A water bottle



And a huge orange shirt.

Now I'm feeling pretty excited! I don't think my time will be record breaking or anything but I am excited to finish!

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