Saturday suggestions

These are just some things that I like to suggest and share.

Growing your own wheatgrass.  This is so easy to do just soak, drain, and rinse the seeds.  Then plant on top of soil and watch them take off in four days I've got this:

The price for this was about 27 cents versus $7.00 for one quarter of what I grew. 

BOBOS oatmeal bars!  These are made on Boulder Colorado and they are delicious. I highly suggest them. I got some at Whole Foods and you can order them on their website (www.bobosaotbars.com)

GU ENERGY gel in salted caramel and caramel macchiato. Great favors for the fall.

My absolute favorite fall drink Cafe Escapes Chai latte, just put it in the Keurig for an awesome drink, I get mine at Krogers.

What you eat when you are preparing for a long run or race can make or break you.  Go with what your body is comfortable with.  My ritual meal before a race is Mac and cheese for dinner and a peanut butter bagel right before.  While running I use an energy gel every forty five minutes and hydrate when my body wants.  This works for me I suggest that you try things and see what works.

I don't wear makeup very much and when I do it is basic. I just updated my makeup to: Loreal voluminous butterfly waterproof in blackest black, per-fekt skin perfection gel, Laura Mercier high coverage concealer for under eye, Smashbox lip gloss in pout, and Smashbox full exposure eye shadow. I don't want to look like a clown. Have you ever saw someone whose makeup was so bad, you wanted to go tell them?

I hope everyone has a great Saturday.  I am going to start my cooking adventure today...after a short run.

Good luck to NYC marathoners!!!! Pancreatic cancer awareness

First, good luck to my friends running in the New York City Marathon!!!!  I hope one day to run it, maybe next year after Ironman.

Pancreatic cancer awareness month is November.  I hate pancreatic cancer, also known as the silent cancer.  My father died in August 2011 from pancreatic cancer.  Most times when diagnosed it has already progressed to stage four.  My father only lived about a year after diagnosis. A high school friend of mine, Jenny Kreider, just lost her father to the same thing.  There is only a 6%, five year life expectancy after diagnosis.  Most people never hear about how serious pancreatic cancer is, because the majority of cancer information we hear about is breast cancer, lung cancer, and leukemia.  I am happy to see that pancreatic cancer is getting some "recognition."

On a more positive note, yesterday's gratitude for me was having such a wonderful father.

I've had a very peaceful weekend.  Must send a thank you to BOBOS oat bars for sending me samples of their gluten free products, also received  my Pickybars.  I love getting packages. I ordered a five pound bag of wheatgrass seeds that should keep a steady supply in my house.   I got the last bundle of wheatgrass at Petsmart for $7.  I thought that was ridiculous, did a little research and determined that I could grow the same amount for .25 cents.  

Have a restful Sunday and remember to sparkle, and be grateful.

How was your weekend?

What are you grateful for today?

Have you ever known someone who had pancreatic cancer?

Is anyone out there,? Anyone?