--I feel like we've had a summer of semi-fall days and now we have real fall. But it has been great weather and the leaves are changing and I like that. Plus, it's apple season. I'll put a ring on it.
--Since turning 35 in August, I seem to have been filling out a more-than-usual amount of survey/questionnaires where I have to place myself in an age group. Being 35 means I'm no longer in the 24-34 group; I've stepped up to the 35-45 group. It hurts, I admit it. Being in the 24-34 group gave the illusion that I'm still a fun, carefree, party girl. The 35-45 group sounds like I have a mortgage, go to bed between 9 and 10pm and eat a salad everyday. And I DO all those things, I just don't like it. Guess I'm not putting a ring on it.
--Things I'm Putting a Ring On Because I Like 'Em:
1. S'Mores Goldfish. Or is it Goldfish S'Mores? Little chocolate and graham goldfish crackers as well as marshmallow goldfish. Fun! Ella eats the marshmallow and graham goldfish and I eat the chocolate ones. It's the prefect snack for us.
2. CamelBak Mini Mule Hydration backpack - I bought this thing at the beginning of the summer and I want to put a ring on it and marry it, I love it so much. It's a kid-sized version of a regular CamelBak which if you don't know, includes a handy water reservoir in their packs. Sometimes they're called "bladders" - ick. I bought mine on eBags.com for about the same price listed on the Amazon link above. Since it's a kid one, you have to let out the straps all the way for it to fit an adult torso which makes it perfect for day hikes and bikes, especially with kids. It holds snacks, bug spray, tissues, keys, cellphone, doesn't get overloaded or heavy plus you have your water supply with you. It will also be great when Ella gets a little older and can carry it herself. It might not seem like it holds a lot of water, but it works for two adults and one preschooler for three to four hours at a time. I have only two issues: the cap to the hydration pak gets a ninja-caliber vacuum on it after you drink from it. I find it very hard to twist open. Also, after each use you should empty any unused water and leave the pak open to air dry otherwise you'll get a nasty plastic-y taste which I've been assured is BPA free. Get a ring and go buy this pack.
3. Mixed Green Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans and Honey Mustard Vinagrette - Holy cow, this is good! I've mentioned my daily salad above - bet you couldn't guess it was an awesome salad! This is truly an amazing creation. I skip the red pepper flakes in dressing as well as the red pepper in the salad but you can do whatever you want, pussycat. You HAVE to make the pecans (I used chopped vs. whole). I also just buy the "Spring Mix" bag 'o salad. It makes a ton of dressing and a lot pecans so you'll be able to have this salad like 5 times in a row. The only problem? Getting a ring on that frisée!
4. Pomplamousse - I think I've only heard Beyonce's "Single Ladies" a handful of times but I've been loving this version by Pomplamousse sooooooo much. Maybe it's her Batman tee. Maybe it's the use of a Polaroid Instant Camera for sound effects. I don't know but you can pretty much guess that I want to put a ring on it. I just hope Kanye doesn't show up to interrupt this po....damn.
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