Productive weekend!
Feb 7th, 2010 by Melinda
This was Friday’s lunch- Turkey & cheese grilled cheese, raw veggies & hummus- all organic except for hummus.
The main computer was down b/c the hubby was updating new hardware, so I used my laptop to check out some web deals- Amazon has a great deal going on for Nutiva Coconut oil- I think 2- 16 oz. containers for about $13. I haven’t tried that brand before I don’t think.
Saturday
Green Smoothie w/banana, strawberry yogurt, maca, bee pollen, wheatgrass, milk- all organic
I also got a box of office stuff together from the house- I’m so excited to decorate my desk area!!
I made some organic chili for next week.
I made the hubby a bowl served with organic chips.
I had a tiny bowl (1 cup ? or less) with an organic salad- love the combo
I put the rest into some jars and put them up for next week’s lunches/dinners
I also made the hubby some brownies- I used half of the box so it wouldn’t make so many.
I made organic veggie soup for next week to go with grilled cheese- it’s still cold here, so it’s perfect soup & sammie weather!
Sunday
Getting ready to go clothes shopping to find some work outfits.
I grabbed a Larabar to snack on- I had 1/2 cup of organic chili on the way out the door!
I enjoyed an organic coffee with the hubby when I got home from shopping
Then we made hot wings! I made the sauce while hubby prepped the wings. We bought these HF/No antibiotic chicken while at Sam’s Club Friday night.
Hubby enjoyed them while he watched the Superbowl- I blogged instead
This weekend has been so busy- I tried to cram in as much work possible since I have to work during the week now!
- Laundry
- Dishes
- Made food ahead for the week - organic chili, organic beef & veggie soup, brownies for the hubby
- Paid Bills online (I paid a huge credit card off- yay!!)
- Printed coupons for next weeks grocery trip
- Helped hubby carry tree limbs to alley/he trimmed up everything (I can’t even count how many times I walked back and forth carrying huge branches!)
- Cleaned out fridge a little
- Cleaned the half bath
- Cleaned the kitchen sink
- Went shopping to try to find some work outfits (I’m trying not to get discouraged about losing this weight, but NOTHING fits!! So frustrating and shopping was no fun for me today, and that never happens. Sorry, I had to vent, I know things are going to get better!)
- I did find a couple of things for the baby shower- oh by the way, I forgot to tell you guys, my sister is having a GIRL!!!! Honestly, I am so excited to spoil her and have tea parties!!
My sister and her husband have come up with some beautiful little girl names- do you have any favorites that you would like to share with my sister? They are having a hard time deciding- right now they are stuck on “Olivia Claire” which I think is really pretty.
I still need to go and cut up some celery and carrots for tomorrow’s lunch, then I plan on going to bed soon. I am going to take a melatonin now, hopefully it kicks in soon!! Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!!!

















I just love productive weekend with yummy, healthy foods
<3 jess
xoxo
all the eats in this post look great!! glad you got a lot done this weekend
Way to go on the food prep for the upcoming week! So economical and easy to have hearty soups and chili in bulk. I love the weekend because it presents that opportunity to plan the work week meals.
Those hot wings look so light and delicious! Very nice twist on the deep fried variety you see at chain restaurants.
Hope you have a wonderful work week!
1. I’m glad you’re enjoying your new job.
2. Your food looks incredible… I want a bite of everything!
3. I know how you feel about the shopping/clothes/weight thing. It’s so discouraging because the things you love you can’t wear or don’t look right. I just use it as motivation to keep moving forward so that next time it’ll be better. Keep your head up girl! You’re doing great!
Your turkey and grilled cheese looks awesome - as do those wings… and that chili - awesome!! VERY productive - as usual! Very exciting about your new niece!!!
Yum! Everything looks delicious! I blogged during the Super Bowl, too
I love the food pictures. I ate soo much on Super Bowl Sunday too. I guess you can’t escape that.
Mm, hot wings! Personally, I can never get enough of ‘em
xox Vera
Mm, hot wings! Personally, I can never get enough of ‘em
xox Vera