olympic style

You may think the most wonderful time of the year is Christmas... I think it's the Olympics! I absolutely love the Winter Olympics! Figure skating, hockey, bobsledding, curling, skiing... what's not to love. B and I happen to cheer for different countries so we are slightly competitive with it comes to our favorite sports. For the next 2 weeks there is a strong chance you will see me sporting one of my Canadian olympic tshirts. What sport are you most excited for? Who will you be cheering for?

HBC Canadian olympic tee

 

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taco veggie chili + scones

This would have been a great meal for meatless Mondays, but we made it on Tuesday so we we just going to call it healthy & delicious. Eating meat everyday is not necessary as long as there is still a protein source. For this meal, that source was beans! We enjoyed our taco veggie chili with scones and a little bit of freshly grated mozzarella. The inspiration from this recipe came from Oh She Glows, one of our fave vegan blogs!

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1T cumin

1T chili powder

1 1/2c frozen corn

1 small can tomato paste

1 can kidney beans, rinsed & drained

1 can black beans, rinsed & drained

1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes

1T taco seasoning

1/2c butternut squash cheeze sauce

Sautée onion and garlic in evoo until translucent. Add cumin, chili powder, corn & tomato paste. Mix well. Add beans, diced tomatoes, & taco seasoning. Mix until combined. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheeze sauce. Serve warm with cheese and scones.

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5 faves

How is your week going. Mine is busy but productive and full of energy!

Here are a few things I am loving this week:

28 days of Pilates - because even pilates instructors need to set aside time everyday for a workout

dutch cocoa somersaults - so healthy & so delicious

 

headphones - these exact ones are in my amazon.com cart to order, I need to get that done

denim jackets - I feel like I really need one of these for spring

yoga - last night at hot yoga I touched my toes while seated... something I have not done since before I started my MS degree, it's been great to be back at yoga classes more often

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lust list

I always have a few things on my wishlist. I am not sure if it is the "cold" weather but based on the colors I am loving I must not be ready for spring.

pixie pants - These have been on my list forever, will this be the year I finally buy them?

ice queen tights - I love these pants in both black and blue! I have been offered a position teaching private pilates sessions a few times a week. Once I know the dress code these might need to end up in my rotation since I spend so much time in workout clothes.

downing tote - The school bag just isn't cutting it anymore. This may make a great graduation gift as it would hold everything I need for my day (lunch, iPad, change of clothes)!

new balance burgundy shoes - I think these are perfect. I love the color and that is can be worn with black, blue, or anything in between.

black patent Birkenstock sandals - I still need to try these on for comfort but I think they would be great for summer.

 

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InstaFriday

Happy Friday! Or maybe Saturday since I am posting late. Yesterday was a busy day after a short week but I am handful it is the weekend again. Before I head off to yoga sculpt I thought I would share some of my fave photos from the week with you:

1. Our snow day... or as I would call it: it barely snowed so everything is closed day!

2. Dinner of homemade sweet potato fries from our new mandoline, asparagus, and smoked salmon that was also a Christmas gift!

3. Anchovies stuffed green olives! I bought these for B but I really liked them!

4. I have been going to pilates at Studio7 and loving it. I am a big fan of equipment pilates classes and this new studio is fully equipped to challenge me throughout my entire workout.

Have a great weekend!

 

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