NYE: it's been way too long!

As I was reading Bumfuzzled Jane's blog tonight, I stumbled across my blog in one of her links. While I certainly haven't forgotten about it, I honestly haven't had time and when I had time, writing was really the last thing I wanted to do. Why? Well, 7 days after my last blog post I started grad school. I am currently working towards my master's of psych degree!!! YAY!! That being said, I had papers due every week, discussion posts, mid terms and finals on top of a regular 40 hours job. Any free time I had was used to curl up on the couch and get a dose of my favorite reality shows with a couple of girls nights mixed in. 

One of my resolutions this year is actually to pick back up with my blog. I am just trying to make the most out of this next year and all of the remaining years to come and I want to make sure I have time to do all of the things that I love, one of which includes writing on this site, even if not many are reading. It just gives me an outlet to share all of the things that I see, that I love, and that I want to remember. Well, that was my daily dose of corny that I will give you.

Other than that, I have hopped back on the healthy eating train and hoping I can ride it all the way to the finish this time. I never have a problem changing my eating habits but after about 6 months or so, something comes up and all of the sudden it erases all of the hard work that I have done. I admire my friend Sarah, aka Bumfuzzled Jane. She makes healthy living look so easy and I use her as inspiration. I ask her healthy living questions, whats good and whats bad, what certain foods do for your body, etc. I just need it to stick for me this time. This is another reason why I am not on a diet. I am just trying to make some healthier choices and all else will fall into place. I want to make sure that I can work this "healthier choice" change into my regular routine to where I won't have a problem subbing sweet potato fries for regular McDonalds fries or eating my pulled chicken sandwich with a side of roasted veggies instead of Publix's delicious pasta salad.

Anyhow, I do have some other resolutions or, as the news called them, "commitments":

• make healthier choices
• work out
• keep up with my blog... regularly
• get a 4.0 GPA
• read a new book (this one carried over from last year...)
• become the best wife ever! (I am getting married in about 6 months.. EEK!)
• travel
• be more outgoing around people I don't know

Those are my main commitments this year. I am sure, as the year goes on, I may think of more but, for now, that's all I have.

You know, I am not really sad that 2012 is coming to a close. Honestly, I didn't feel like it was that great of a year... I mean, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. A few highlights were the fact that I enrolled in grad school and made some concrete wedding plans as well as the birth of my godson. Sean and I also moved into this awesome new place, which truly feels like home! On the downside, doctors found that my nephew has a type of cancer but due to early diagnosis, he is currently free and clear. I am crossing my fingers that 2013 will be much better than this for him. Also, my grandfather passed in late summer. Other than that, 2012 was pretty uneventful. 
I am so excited for 2013, however! I am getting married on 7.5.13 at my favorite place, Walt Disney World to my best friend! If I can pull it off, I will also graduate at the end of the year and we are planning an awesome honeymoon some time in the last couple of months of the year. I am excited to see many old friends who will be coming for the wedding, some of which I haven't seen in years.

On that note, I will leave you for the year and see you in 2013!
Have a happy and safe new year!

Wedding Venues

As mentioned, Sean and I have been getting back into the groove of wedding planning.
Well, basically I pick out what I like, narrow it down to a few and then show it to Sean and hear his opinion. Then we pick. I find that the hardest thing is the venue!
When we were initially planning for the wedding we chose a beautiful location, Dubsdread. It's a golf and country could and has a really romantic feel.

Needless to say, when we had to put the wedding on hold, we also cancelled the venue. So now here we are, pretty much exactly a year later in the same boat: which venue to choose. Sure we could go back and choose Dubsdread again or we could continue looking to see if, maybe, there was something that fit our style more. I do not know if any other soon to be bride had the same feeling when locking in a venue as I did, which was: is this really the right place. All of a sudden I had these doubts, but then I thought I was reading into it too much and it just spun out of control from there. So, here are a couple of venues that Sean and I have narrowed it down to:


1. Buena Vista Palace
It's a wonderful hotel right on Disney property, without the Disney price tag. They have some more budget friendly options for couples like Sean and myself who are, pretty much, paying for the whole thing ourselves and we are also going back to school. The best part of this venue: they offer a lakeside ceremony location and a reception in their upscale lounge from which you can view the Disney fireworks at night.

2. Cruise
We were looking into either a Disney Cruise or Carnival Cruise. The Disney cruise is something we have always wanted to do and is less expensive to their on property weddings. Also, here we are able to get some of that Disney Magic mixed into our special day. The bad part: next to no customization.
The other cruise we looked into was a Carnival Cruise. Again we can combine wedding and honeymoon and they even allow non-sailing guests to attend an on-board wedding, as these are held while docked. This will allow all of our family to attend, without the extra cost of having to book a cruise. The best thing: all inclusive.

3. Winter Park Farmer's Market
After endless hours of searching, I found the Winter Park Farmer's Market building. It has an old world/vintage charm about it with a little bit of romance. Here you can have the ceremony and reception in the same place so there is no need to travel. Best part: you can do whatever you like. There is no "preferred vendor" list that will charge you $139.00 for half a chicken breast and some potatoes that you can get at your next Carabbas. You can make this as fancy or as low key as you like and you have complete control.

So far, I think Sean and I are really leaning toward the Farmer's Market. It's local (only about 15 minutes from our home), inexpensive, and we can design the whole thing from start to finish. I love the idea of a DIY wedding.

What do you all think? Where did you get married or where would you like to be married?

Operation: Wedding Bootcamp

The wedding is officially back on.. well sorta! Let's just say, it's "unofficially" back on. The reason I say this is because we do not have a date yet, we just know sometime later 2013. We also started looking back into wedding venues and things like that, so we are, slowly but surely, getting back into the groove.

Well, Wedding means Boot Camp. Fitness Boot Camp that is. Sean and I have been getting back into a routine of healthier eating and exercising over the last 5 weeks. I wanted to share this with other girls, women, and soon to be misses and even misters.

Let me start out by saying that I have not worked out in well over a year and have also stuffed my face with anything and everything during that time. Well, not only did I want to get in shape for when my big day approaches, but also because it was just time. Sean had also been saying that he wanted to work out again.

For the first 5 weeks now, we have been doing, mainly, cardio workouts. We go on a 3 mile walk/jog about 4 to 5 times per week. I would suggest taking this slow, especially if you have not worked out in a while.

Honestly, my first time back into the exercise thing, I walked about 80 percent of the way, but I was so glad that I went out there and did it. Week one I actually worked out 6 out of the 7 days, but then my body started yelling at me that it needed rest. Sure I felt like my body needed rest too, however my mind was so into this new routine and getting better, that I couldn't stop. After week 1, I started feeling some changes, as far as walking and jogging was concerned. I didn't get winded as fast as I did before, I didn't start sweating as early into the run and I was even able to jog, without stopping, for several minutes at a time.
I run, with Sean, in the local park right across the street. Obviously, if you do not have access to a park, you can go to a local gym. I am just trying to save some money while getting my butt back into shape.

Along with running, we have started eating healthier. I try to stay away from anything fried and substitute oil and butter for cooking spray. I am also incorporating way more fresh fruits and vegetables into our diet. I would say, on average, I eat about 1300 calories a day, but I do not actually count them. Counting calories, at least for me, turns into frustration about still being hungry, but already being at 1200 calories and then starving the rest of the night. I also did not weigh myself before I started working out, as I did not want to get wrapped up into numbers and maybe seeing my weight go up by a half pound or so and getting discouraged. Instead, Sean and I take pictures every couple of weeks and we look to see if we make progress that way. Honestly, it works!!!

Now that we are well into our first month and still doing extremely well, I was on the hunt for a new work out routine. As I was browsing the web, I found a 6 month workout plan. Here is it:

Month 1
Week 1 - 2: 20 minutes of aerobics/cardio at least 3 times per week
Week 3 - 4: 30 minutes of aerobics/cardio at least 3 times per week


Month 2
Week 5 - 6: 40 minutes of cardio at least 3 times per week along with 2 sets of 10 stomach crunches and 2 sets of 10 push ups.
Week 7- 8: 40 minutes of cardio at least 3 times per week along with 3 sets of 10 stomach crunches and 2 sets of 10 push ups.


Month 3
Week 9 - 10: 40 minutes of cardio at least 3 times per week along with 3 sets of 10 stomach crunches, 2 sets of 10 push ups, and 1 set of 10 squats.
Week 11 - 12: 40 minutes of cardio at least 3 times per week along with 3 sets of 10 stomach crunches, 2 sets of 10 push ups, 2 set of 10 squats, 2 sets of 10 bicep curls, and 2 sets of 10 tricep curls.


Month 4
Week 13 - 14: 40 minutes of cardio at least 3 times per week along with 3 sets of 15 stomach crunches, 3 sets of 15 push ups, 3 sets of 15 squats, 3 sets of 15 bicep curls, 3 sets of 15 tricep curls, and 2 sets of 10 chest presses.
Week 15 - 16: 40 minutes of cardio at least 3 times per week along with 3 sets of 15 stomach crunches, 3 sets of 15 push ups, 3 sets of 15 squats, 3 sets of 15 bicep curls, 3 sets of 15 tricep curls, and 3 sets of 15 chest presses.

Month 5
Week 17 - 18: 40 minutes of cardio at least 3 times per week along with 3 sets of 15 stomach crunches, 3 sets of 15 push ups, 3 sets of 15 squats, 3 sets of 15 bicep curls, 3 sets of 15 tricep curls, 3 sets of 15 chest presses, and 3 sets of 15 *extra target area*
Week 19 - 20: 40 minutes of cardio at least 3 times per week along with 3 sets of 15 stomach crunches, 3 sets of 15 push ups, 3 sets of 15 squats, 3 sets of 15 bicep curls, 3 sets of 15 tricep curls, 3 sets of 15 chest presses, and 3 sets of 15 *extra target area*

Month 6
Week 21 - 22: 40 minutes of cardio at least 3 times per week along with 3 sets of 15 stomach crunches, 3 sets of 15 push ups, 3 sets of 15 squats, 3 sets of 15 bicep curls, 3 sets of 15 tricep curls, 3 sets of 15 chest presses, and 3 sets of 15 *extra target area*
Week 23 - 24: 40 minutes of cardio at least 3 times per week along with 3 sets of 15 stomach crunches, 3 sets of 15 push ups, 3 sets of 15 squats, 3 sets of 15 bicep curls, 3 sets of 15 tricep curls, and 3 sets of 15 chest presses

A more detailed description, as well as some helpful hints can be found at The Knot.
One thing I can say is that, if you do not feel as though it is not working for you, change it up. If it's too much too fast, tone it down. This is merely a guide map, but isn't meant to be followed to a tee.

Also, to make sure that you are putting this workout to good use, create a healthier eating plan. Do not diet, as it will only make you gain more weight when you stop dieting. Just try to adapt a healthier eating regimen that you can keep for life. As Sean said: "it's also about making better choices". Instead of lathering on cheese and mayo onto that sandwich of yours, substitute these or try to pick one over the other.

I will be starting this workout tomorrow at week 6. I am very excited to have found this, as I do get bored fairly quickly.

What do you guys do to work out? What type of exercises?

Extreme Sunday Savings

I have not been couponing in quite some time, however I did find some awesome deals at Publix. Nothing spectacular but here goes:

(2) 2-Liter Pepsi Next = $1.89 each
- (2) $1/1 Pepsi Next Publix store coupon (found in Yellow Advantage flyer)
- (2) $0.55/1 Pepsi Next manufacturer coupon (Sunday paper)

(4) Sundown Naturals Supplements = $3.29 each
- (2) $5/2 Sundown Naturals Supplements store coupon (found in Green Advantage flyer)
- (2) $3/2 Sundown Naturals manufacturer coupon

(2) Purina Beneful Dog Food = $5.79 each
- BOGO
- (2) $2/1 Purina Beneful dog or cat food Publix coupon

Total after all coupons: $0.26
That's right, $0.26... I couldn't believe it. Even the cashier was shocked! The total before the coupons was $29 and some change.

Happy savings my friends.

Spinning: a new work-out favorite

I'm sitting on my couch, laptop right in front of me, TV on, and my thighs still burning from my venture into the land known as spinning. That's right, spinning. I've always been fascinated by this work-out phenomenon, especially when I heard that one of my very good friends was doing it too. Once I found out that she does spinning, I found myself asking numerous questions, but my interest stopped there.

I also started working out again, but soon found that running the same distance around the same lake every day is really boring. I became bored, my motivation went down, and I kinda found myself half-assing it. Not only did my friend do spinning, but she also used to take dance classes, and work out at the regular gym. I decided I needed to switch it up a bit and found numerous group exercise classes, but all of the facilities required an annual membership of $40+ per month. What happens if, after 2 weeks, I don't like that either? Now I'm stuck with another bill that isn't even for something I actually want or like doing. After 4 days of Google searches and posing an open question on Facebook, I found something. A fitness center about 10 minutes from my home, group classes, evening and weekend classes, and a pay-as-you go agreement, unless you want to do a contract. This opportunity was too good to pass up. So here we go.

It's called Cycletripz and is located in Winter Park, Fl. You walk in and there is a smell of fresh flowers mixed with vanilla greeting you. The lobby is painted a bright, yet kinda soothing pink with a counter to the left. I unfortunately do not remember her name, but the young lady who greeted me was extremely helpful, told me I get the first two classes free, and showed me around. As I was waiting for 11am to roll around, I noticed that there we two guys setting up the room with our bikes. Although I was excited to try something new, I now also became quite nervous. I mean I had never done this before and I had heard that this is one of the toughest classes you could take. When you walk into the room, you notice a huge neon-colored painting to your right and then the front of the room is lined with mirrors and two projection screens. In the corner is DJ equipment and you can hear house music starting to make its way into your ears. Also, to your left, are about 3 or 4 rows of bikes set up. We were only 6 people and two of us, including myself, were new. An instructor assisted us with getting our bikes set up and then told us to start riding, as kind of a warm-up, until the entire class was ready. Starting to sweat in 3... 2... 1...

 
The next thing I notice are the lights turning off and a blacklight being turned on; the music also got louder. Am I in a club? Fine by me. Underneath the sounds of the music, I hear a man's voice, I look up, and there is the trainer starting to lead us into the work out. It started with basic riding and then we had to stand up and increase the intensity. I am telling you, after 15 minutes, I was ready to jump back into my car and call it a day, yet somehow I was enjoying the exhaustion. My main goal was never to stop riding. I wasn't able to do all of the exercises we were supposed to for the amount of time we were to do them, but I did think I kept up very well as a newbie.

Thirty minutes in I told myself that I am halfway done and if I stop now, I wasted 30 minutes for nothing. So I kept going. Sweat was coming out of every pore in my body and I had to wipe the beads off of my forehead, so I wouldn't go blind for a few seconds, once that saltiness hit my eyes. At about 45 minutes, I really thought that i needed to stop. By this point I had tuned out the instructor, due to exhaustion, and just did my own ride. Although I may not have been doing the exercises exactly as everyone else had, I tried to still stay at the same resistance level and never stop (don't let them see you be weak!). I tuned back into the session when I heard him say "this is the last set before we get into the cool-down". This was my time to give it the last bit of energy and show the vets what this newbie can do. "Get ready for the cooldown in 3, 2, 1... and cool down by setting the resistance to the lowest level and just pedaling" - ah! The words I had been waiting for. Once we did some last minute stretches while riding the bike, we were told to get off and do some leg stretches. I got off and realized that I didn't think my legs could support me anymore. My legs were so weak from pedaling like a banshee that i had to, for about 3 seconds, hang onto the bike, so I could get used to standing again. After another round of stretches the class was done and everyone was clapping. A sigh of relief across the room. We cleaned out bikes, turned the lights back on, and headed out to our cars.

This was probably the single most exhausting workout I had ever done. Right after we were done, I wasn't sure if I could do this again, given how exhausted I was, but later on I realized that I loved the exhaustion. Needless to say, my next class starts tomorrow at 11am sharp.

When I got home, I did some research on spinning and found that this is the new "hip" thing in exercise. Not only because it is high intensity and involves you being in a group, but also because a one hour spinning session can burn anywhere from 500 to even 1000 calories. This depends on your weight and intensity as well. I mean talk about a fat burner!

Have any of you ever done spinning? How did you like it? Did you dislike it?

Disney Dining Plan: A review

As young kids, we never think twice about how much food costs when we go out to visit the mouse at his Magic Kingdom, however, when we are now earning our own dollars, they mean so much more.
As an avid Disney fanatic, I like to think I'm pretty savvy when it comes to anything Disney Parks related. Sure I don't know everything, but Disney is my passion, and I love to share the knowledge I have with others. Today I want to focus on the Disney Dining Plan.

The Disney Dining Plan (DDP) is available for individuals and families staying at any Walt Disney World owned resorts. Before I go into details about these plans, be sure to assess how much you are planning on eating out during your stay at Walt Disney World. It is not always worth the money you spend, if you only plan on eating one real meal a day, or if you are there for just a day or two.

Option 1

2012 Disney Quick Service Dining Plan

This plan includes (2) Quick-Service meals and (1) snack per person, per day. In addition, you will also receive a resort refillable mug, which basically gets you free refills throughout your resort, so you do not need to buy a new drink every time you are feeling a little thirsty.
Each Quick-Service meal for breakfast includes and entree and a non-alcoholic breakfast and for lunch/dinner it includes an entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. You do get two quick-service meals per day, so you can mix and match. You can skip breakfast and eat lunch and dinner, or skip lunch and only do breakfast and dinner or two lunches... You get the picture.
The snack included is anything from an apple to an ice-cream bar or soda to popcorn.

Cost: Adult $34.99 and Child $11.99 per day, per person

Option 2

2012 Basic Disney Dining Plan

This plan is one of the most popular plans. It comes with (1) Quick-Service meal, (1) table-service meal, and (1) snack per day of your stay. The quick-service and table-service meal can be whichever one you like, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Your snack is still the same, giving you the option to choose from a drink, fruit, or something sweet. As this plan includes a table-service meal, that also gives you the option of attending a dinner show, but beware, these will cost you (2) table-service meals per person. This means that if you go to a dinner show today, you will have one day where you will not have another table-service meal. The same applied for private in-room dining or pizza delivery.
Also, as there is the table-service option, a table-service meal for breakfast includes an entree and non-alcoholic beverage and for lunch/dinner it includes an appetizer, entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage or (1) full buffet.

Cost: Adult $51.00 - $53.00 and Child $15.00 - $16.00 per person, per day

Option 3

2012 Disney Deluxe Dining Plan

This plan is certainly "deluxe". This gem includes (3) meals and (2) snacks per person, per day of your stay and a resort refillable mug. This means you can choose from a table-service or quick-service spot. This one is a very popular option, but is a little more as far as the price is concerned.
A table-service meal for breakfast includes an entree and non-alcoholic beverage and for lunch/dinner it includes an appetizer, entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage or (1) full buffet.
Quick-Service meal for breakfast includes and entree and a non-alcoholic breakfast and for lunch/dinner it includes an entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage.

Cost: Adult $85.00 - $89.00 and Child $24.00 - $26.00 per person, per day

Option 4

2012 Disney Premium Plan

This plan is, essentially, the same as the deluxe dining plan, but includes Character dining and signature restaurants (those that you see with the following symbol: $$$ and $$$$). When eating at a Signature Restaurant, such as the California Grill, your meal will include and appetizer, entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. Also, on this plan, you will not be charged (2) meals for any in-room private dining or dinner shows, but you will be billed for (2) meals if you order pizza.
This is what makes the Premium Plan so special: certain activities are included in the price of the plan. These include, but are not limited to, private fishing excursions, water sports, horse-back riding, gold lessons, carriage rides, and an array of park and behind the scenes tours.

Cost: Adult $179.00 and Child $129.00

Option 5

2012 Disney Platinum Plan

This plan is a continuation of the Premium plan described above. You get the same number of meals and snacks and a resort refillable mug. It also includes the excursions, as explained in the Premium Plan.
What sets this plan apart is that it includes a Disney Photopass CD, including all pictures taken by a Disney photographer, a fireworks cruise, the Richard Petty Ride Along experience, reserved seating at Fantasmic, and an array of spa treatments. It really cannot get more luxurious than that.

Cost: Adult $239.00 and Child $170.00


Now that we have gone through the options, there are a few things to remember:
1. Gratuities are not included
2. Photo products offered at character dining experiences will need to be paid seperately
3. Think Ahead and make dining reservations, as soon as possible. Popular restaurants fill up quickly.

For more information you can all visit the Walt Disney World website.

Weekly Dinner List

I was a little more productive this week, as I already went grocery shopping today, rather than on my usual day (Friday or Saturday).
Anywho, here is what's served at the dinner table this week.

Saturday: Margharita Pizza with a side salad
Sunday: Farfalle with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce
Monday: Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus and Pesto (I actually found whole wheat Gnocchi made from sweet potatoes)
Tuesday: Marinated Flank Steak with Balsamic glazed tomatoes
Wednesday: Turkey Burgers with Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Thursday: Spinach and Bell Pepper Orzo with grilled Shrimp
Friday: Thai Chicken and Pineapple Stir-Fry (we had this a few days ago, but it was incredible)

So, what are you guys making?

Berry Bonanza Bombs

Need a morning, mid-day or afternoon boost? Try this!

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free light vanilla yogurt
1 cup mixed frozen berries (blackberries, strawberries, raspberries)
1/4 cup orange juice
1 cup ice

Tools

Blender

Directions

Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth or desired consistency is reached. Garnish with a slice of orange.

Egg White Breakfast Muffins

I hate making breakfast in the morning on a weekday because that means one thing: less sleep!
As I was doing some research, I found out that you could store cooked egg-whites in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days or freeze them and thaw when ready to eat for about a week. Now I have come up with the perfect, no fuss, healthy, breakfast.

Ingredients:

1 carton egg-whites (16oz)
1 medium sized zucchini
1 small yellow onion
1/2 yellow, orange, or red bell pepper
salt and pepper to taste
Pam or any other non-stick spray

Tools:

Muffin tin

Directions:

Set your oven to 350 degrees and let this preheat. Meanwhile, cut zucchini, lengthwise, into 3 long strips and then slice. Also cut the pepper and onion into strips. Spray a skillet with non-stick spray and add the veggies. Let this caramelize in the pan (depending on your stove, this can take anywhere from 5 to 10 or 12 minutes). Now spray your muffin tin with non-stick spray as well. Once the veggies are nice and golden brown, add a tablespoon, so that the bottom is covered, into each muffin holder. Fill, almost all the way to the top, with the egg whites. Place into the oven for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

From here, let them cool and refrigerate or, in twos, place them in a ziplock bag and freeze. When you are ready to eat, put them in the microwave for 30 seconds and top with cheese, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, whatever your heart desires.
Best of all, these are really filling and are only 30 calories a piece!

Happy Easter! 

Weekly Dinner List

Happy Saturday all,
I know I have been in and out for a while, but things have been a little hectic lately.
Moving on, I wanted to share my dinner list with you all again and see what you guys will be making this week. Let me know, as I am always up for trying to new recipes.
Most of these recipes were found on Gina's Skinny Recipes this week.

Saturday: Loaded Sweet Potato Skins with salad
Sunday: Bakes Tilapia with sweet potato mash and broccoli
Monday: Thai Chicken and Pineapple Stir-fry
Tuesday: Spinach and Bell Pepper Orzo with Shrimp
Wednesday: Chicken Enchilada Soup
Thursday: Roasted Potatoes with Chicken Sausage and Peppers paired with a salad
Friday: Cajun Chicken Pasta

So, feeling inspired? What are you making this week? Care to share a recipe?

Sweet Potato Boats

As I am on a new healthy eating kick, I am constantly on the lookout for new low calorie, yet hearty foods, which can be hard to find.
Anyhow, I was on Gina's Skinny Recipes, which my friend Bumfuzzled Jane showed me, and found these Loaded Turkey Santa Fe Baked Potato Skins.
They seemed hearty enough to give me the feeling of having eaten a thanksgiving dinner without all of the calories. I substituted the Russet Potatoes for Sweet Potatoes and pretty much followed the recipe to a tee. It was very good! It gave you all of the meat you crave, beans, corn, spice from a jalapeno, and creaminess from a little cheese and a dollop of sour cream. I paired this with a simple salad.
The calorie count on the website did say 76 calories per loaded skin, however I am not sure how that is possible. I guess it depends on the size of the potato also.
I am going to use the "meat" of the sweet potato for tomorrow's dinner.

Check out the website! It has great good for you recipes!
Happy Saturday!

Workout Buddies

Do you ever go to the gym or outside to do a workout, but realize that it gets kind of boring?
Well, I get bored very easily when working out and now that Sean and I have gotten back into the groove, I wanted to write about the benefits of having someone beside you working out with you.

1. Motivation - When you have someone doing the same thing you are, they are like the motivation you need when you feel that it is getting a little too tough to do by yourself. From encouraging words to actually helping you get off of you lazy butt and doing something.

2. Competition - I feel as though motivation and competition can go hand it hand. As much motivation as your buddy is, he or she can also serve as the goal you need to beat and surpass. They make you work harder without realizing it.

3. Companionship - As stated before, it can get really boring day in and day out when you are working out by yourself. If you have someone with you, you don't feel as though you are going through this by yourself.

I just recently got back into working out and today was the first time in a long time that Sean and I went running together. Although we were not side by side the entire time, just knowing that someone else was there reaching for the same goal you are made it so much more fun and exciting.

Do you guys work out with a friend? How do you like it?

Travel Obsession: Bora Bora

Today's post is dedicated to all of my fellow sand, water, and relaxation lovers. Today we travel to: Bora Bora!

Bora Bora is part of French Polynesia and is located in the Pacific Ocean. To get here from Florida it will set up back about $2000 and 25 hours in a plane waiting for you butt cheeks to wake back up from all the sitting. The reason I wanted to focus on Bora Bora today is because it is known, around the world, as having some of the most picturesque scenery as well as some of the most luxurious resorts.

For this post, there will not be a "things to see" section, as the best thing about this island are not its monumental sights, but rather the things to do in its crystal clear waters and over-water bungalows.

Let's start off with the most epic hotel stay you can imagine:

You are, literally, located above water. Need I say more? The famous over water bungalow's feature the best views you can imagine. Of the ocean. Of the mountains. Of the beach. Of the sea-life beneath you. For example, at the Four Seasons in Bora Bora, the rooms are, roughly, 1000 square feet and feature separate rooms for living and sleeping. For those traveling with a family in tow, you can even rent a 3 bedroom, 5000 square foot, private pool villa right on the ocean as well. This is only one example of numerous different resorts on the island, but, trust me, they are all just as beautiful as the next.

Moving on, within the resorts, you pretty much have private access to the ocean, as you can step out of your patio door, climb down a ladder, and snorkel among tropical fish. You can also stay in rooms that have an attached private pool. Also, imagine having your breakfast come to you by canoe. How awesome is that? I mean, that's the way to start out the day!

In case you haven't notice, if you travel here, you better love the ocean. The best activities you can do here involve the water.

1. Snorkeling: you can do this as a tour with a guide or you can just throw on your snorkeling gear and jump off of you patio into the shallow waters thriving of sea-life. In general, if you have never been snorkeling, you should go. It is an unforgettable experience.

2. Scuba Diving: I suggest, before you travel to Bora Bora, you get certified in scuba diving. This will give you the change to swim with sharks, rays, eels, and much less harmless fish.

3. Jet-skiing: the waters around the resorts are fairly shallow so you will have no problem riding through the waves of the crystal clear waters and soaking up some sun.

4. Shark and Sting Ray Feedings: One of the best things to do in Bora Bora is to be part of a shark feeding. A guide takes you out into the shallow waters and has you secured behind a rope and hand feeds sharks and sting rays right in front of you. Talk about a topic of conversation!

5. 4x4 Exursions: although most things take place in the water, there is still one awesome thing that takes place on land: taking a 4x4 into the lush greenery of Bora Bora.

Other awesome excursions include hikes into the mountain side, horseback riding, sailing, and parasailing. Don't worry, as far as food is concerned, you can have anything your heart desires. Bora Bora features cuisine inspired from all over the world.

Something we cannot forget about is cost. As these are some of the finest resorts you can possibly stay at, it comes with a price tag. As mentioned, a flight can cost you anywhere between $2000-$3000 dollars, in economy class. A week long stay at a luxury resort will, roughly, cost about $4000 per person or more. Luckily, the resorts are all-inclusive.

Lastly, I wanted to leave you with a video of the St. Regis resort in Bora Bora. Trust me, you will want to go here.

 

*information for this post was taken from here*

**Disclaimer: I have not been to all places highlighted in my Travel Obsession posts; the posts are merely there to highlight a beautiful place in the world, one at a time.**

What do games have to do with it?

As I was browsing the web, I came across something very interesting: the girl video gamer. I like to play the occasional video game so I decided to click on a post titled: How to get your girlfriend to play video games. Somehow I thought it was really funny that there is a "guide" on how to have your female partner play games with you. Either she wants to or she doesn't. Anyway, here is what the article outline:

1. Find out if she has ever played video games - okay, I can see this one working. Asking me if I have ever played will evoke my interests in possibly then playing together.
2. Present it as quality time - although I can see playing video games together as quality time, it is not a way to always play what you want and simultaneously get some quality time points.
3. Disguise it as exercise - this is weird. Does anyone actually believe this? I mean, sure, some games involve more work than others, but is disguising it as me getting my daily workout really going to work? I doubt it.
4. Buy her video game items - Sure! I can definitely see this working. Every girls wants that pink controller or the Mario inspired mushroom earrings.
5. Make a trade - the post says to get her to play video games, in the initial stages, you may need to take her out for dinner in return for playing games and so on. I think that will work for a while, but eventually that will really put a dent in your wallet.

I just thought I'd share these with you. I know Sean loves video games and has actually gotten me to play more than I used to. He even let's me pick games that we then play together.
The only advice I can give in regards to getting your lady friend to play games with you is to let her do it on her own terms; don't make her feel pressured as it will only get annoying she will never play with you, although the occasional Little Big Planet iPhone cover may make up for it.

Any other girl gamers out there:? What are your favorite games? Do you play with your significant other?

Surprisingly Simple Tomato Soup

I was inspired to make this soup , as I am looking to eat a little more health consciously. Here's the recipe.

Ingredients:
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 large carrots - peeled and sliced
1 large onion - chopped
1 clove or garlic - chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

On medium heat, combine onion, garlic, and carrots in a pot. Let this cook about 10 minutes, or until the onions are soft. Add the chicken broth and can of crushed tomatoes. Let this cook about 2 or 3 minutes, or until heated through. Transfer the soup to a bowl and puree with an immersion blender or in a blender until you have the desired consistency. Transfer back into the pot and add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Serve with croutons or bread.

1 serving = 1 cup = roughly, 130 calories

Travel Obsession: Paris, France

Who doesn't love to travel?! Very few people, I'd assume!
I decided to introduce a new weekly blog post titled: Travel Obsession. Every week, I will highlight a new destination. Things to see and do. To start this new post, I have decided to highlight one of my favorite places in the world: Paris, France!

Paris is the capital of France and is, therefore, the most sought out city within the country to travel to. It is a city flooded with historical architecture and monuments. It is a place to fall in love with its people, its culture, and its food.

The "city of lights" has something to offer for anyone coming to visit her. It has museums for the history buffs, it has parks and gardens for the nature lover, countless coffee shops and restaurants for the foodie, clubs and bars for the party animal, and a theme-park on its outskirts for the kids.

Without further ado, let's dive right into things to see. As with many places, there are more things to see than I can list, so I will narrow it down to a select few.

1. La Tour Eiffel: Also known as the Eiffel Tower. Anytime you think of Paris, you think about the Eiffel Tower. This is why it is at the top of the list. The tower was built in 1889 and has since hosted over 200 million visitors. It features three levels and two restaurants with amazing views of the city: Le 58 Tour Eiffel and Le Jules Verne. If you have a chance to visit, I recommend going in the morning to see the tower in its grandest stature and at night, as it will sparkle with thousands of lights.

2. Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris: this is the most traveled sight in Paris. Notre dame cathedral took over 100 years to complete and has over 10 million visitors each year along with being a true epitome of French Gothic architecture with the oh-so-famous 10 meter wide rose window. Did you ever watch The Hunchback of Notre Dame when you were a kid? Well, this is it! Make sure to climb the north tower of the cathedral to experience the same views Quasimodo had in the movie.

3. Arc de Triomphe: this is the largest roundabout in the world. It was built by Napoleon in the early 1800's to commemorate his victories in battle and still stands tall today. The only way to get to it is by using an underground passage way, unless you wish to be hit my those crazy European drivers (I'm allowed to say this, I am half German and know how driving in Europe goes). 

4. La Seine: this can be viewed as the cities lifeline, at least in its early years. This is the Seine river. It flows through Paris and is a must-see sight. The river used to be used as transportation of goods and is now a sightseeing route to all of its finest attractions, including its cathedrals and famous markets. This is the ultimate romantic leisurely stroll.

5. Jardin du Luxembourg: if you love people watching and sitting outside to take in the smell of blooming flowers, this place is for you. Basically, it is garden of massive size; 23 hectares to be exact. Enjoy a walk through the lush greenery and taking pictures of statues, as well as the most beautiful flowers you have ever seen. While here, you can also experience the Palais du Luxembourg, a picturesque estate that features, on its northern side, chairs for sunbathing. The perfect place to mingle with fellow tourists from all over the world and Parisians alike.

Now that we have gone through some of the must-see's, let's move on to some of the must-do's!

1. Musee du Louvre: Only one of the most famous museums in the world, holding treasures such as the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Code of Hammurabi. This museum used to be a residence and, in the 18th century, was turned into one of the first national museums. To see all this magnificent place has to offer, make sure to set aside an entire day.

2. Paris City Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour: want to see numerous sights in one day? Take the bus tour where you can get on and off at whichever location you like and at your own speed. Perfect for those travelers who are only there for a short period of time and want to see as many sights as they can within that time frame. It's a lot better than walking!

3. Paris Food tours: The French are known for their delectable and exquisite foods, including desserts. While you're there, why not take one of many culinary tours that are offered. Anything from chocolate and pastries to bread and wine can be explored. Usually, tours last between 60 and 180 minutes and include sampling of products, walking through renowned neighborhoods and even creating your own dish in a culinary class.

4. Avenue de Champs-Elysees: this is one of the most famous streets in Paris. When you are there, you do not want to miss this. It features restaurants, cafe's, bars, cinemas, and anything from small boutiques to high-end designer stores.

5. Musee d'Orsay: another museum that is a must-do. This museum features art from Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Van Gogh, Degas, and many more. A lot of people even say that they prefer this one over the Louvre, as it is less crowded and smaller.

There are many more things to do, however i wanted to stay focused on attractions directly in Paris. You can also take 2 and 3 days tours to view the Palace of Versailles or a tour to Normandy and even Disneyland Paris.

Lastly I wanted to discuss cost. Paris and France in general is on the pricier end of the spectrum. Heck, any country using the Euro these days is pretty expensive, but it is money well spent. Here's a list of possible things to consider when traveling from the US:

Flights: depending on when you go, these can run anywhere from $700 to $1500 per person. From personal experience, I know Charles De Gaulle airport is one of the most expensive to fly into.
Food: On average, if you are eating out every day of your trip, including breakfast, snack, lunch, and dinner, it will probably run you about $60 per person per day, and that is if you just grab an on the go breakfast, snack, or lunch, or even all three.
Accomodations: this is where you will need to dig deep. Hotels are extremely expensive in Paris, especially if you want to be within walking distance of sights like the Eiffel Tower. I would say they will run you about $200-$300 per night. My advice. Stay a little bit outside of the city center, as Paris has a great transportation system.
Transportation: no need to have a car. They have a train and bus system for a relatively low cost; about $15 for a week-long ticket.
Sights: these can cost you anywhere from, roughly, $5 to $20 per person. It adds up if you want to do everything. I suggest making a list of the things you want to see and then sorting them in order of importance. As the trip winds down, you can budget as to what is still important to see and what you can view next time you visit.

Happy traveling my friends!

*Factual information found here.*

**Disclaimer: I have not been to all places highlighted in my Travel Obsession posts; the posts are merely there to highlight a beautiful place in the world, one at a time.**

Fluffy Chocolate Cupcakes

Happy Monday everyone,
if you read my previous post, you are aware that Sean and I went to a bakery that serves all vegan cupcakes. I was so inspired by this, I wanted to make my own.
I did make a vegan chocolate cake on Saturday, but wasn't happy with how this turned out. Today, after work, I decided to "re-vamp" the initial recipe I used. I am soooo glad I did. The cupcakes came out, light, fluffy, fudgy, chocolatey, and sweet. I'm not a vegan but love the idea of not using dairy products in this cupcake recipe. It's just something different. Have fun!



Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of flour
1 1/4 cups of sugar
1/3 cup of cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• in one bowl, combine all dry ingredients
• on second bowl, combine all wet ingredients
• mix them together until smooth
• using spoon or ice cream scoop, fill batter, 3/4 of the way into lined muffin tin
• bake for 13 - 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean

Take the cupcakes out of the muffin tin and let them cool. Eat as is or cover with your favorite frosting!

Sorry about the pictures, they came out a little dark!

Babycakes NYC

Last night, Sean and I went on a drive and found ourselves in the massive crowd of downtown Disney. I told him that I heard there is a new bakery out there that sell, mainly, cupcakes and we should go try some.
These are not your ordinary bakery products. Although they sell the main staples, such as cupcakes, cookies, donuts, and breads, there is something that makes them different.
Are you ready?
All of their products are: refined sugar-free, gluten free, wheat free, soy free, casein free, egg free, vegan, and kosher.
At first, I was a little hesitant about the taste, but let me tell you, i looooooooved it, and so did Sean. It was very busy and Sean and I ended up buying 2 cupcake tops, one brownie, one blondie flavored, as it was their special of the night. They were so moist, sweet, but not too sweet, and the perfect portion to satisfy my sweet tooth.

If you are in the area, check them out, if you are not, check out their website. They do have an online store to buy some cake mixes as well! Happy eating, friends!

Tonight I present: Taste aversion!

Sorry it's been a while since my last post, so let's dive right in.

First we need to discuss what a taste aversion is. To put in simple terms, having a taste aversion means you don't like a certain taste or flavor. Pretty simple, huh? Here is something else that's simple... how we obtain them. So here we go.

We can tie taste aversions right into psychology. We can tie it to a mental state we have that makes us dislike certain taste's from others. Basically, a taste aversion comes from classical conditioning.

What is Classical Conditioning?

Classical conditioning involves 5 main items: unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, neutral stimulus,  conditioned stimulus, and the conditioned response.

The Unconditioned Stimulus: a stimulus that, naturally, elicits a response.
The Unconditioned Response: an unlearned response, that occurs naturally.
Neutral Stimulus: a stimulus that produces no specific response.
The Conditioned Stimulus: a stimulus that used to be neutral, but was paired directly with an unconditioned stimulus and now elicits a conditioned response.
The Conditioned Response: a learned response to a prior neutral stimulus.

Classical conditioning can happen consciously and unconsciously. In terms of taste aversion, it tends to happen without even trying. Here is a (far-fetched) example:

You just bought fresh lemons from the farmer's market. You plan on using these in lemonade and a special new dinner you want to make for that special someone. While you prepare, you turn on the radio and decide to take a bite out of the lemon and, naturally, pucker up. Just as you were taking a bite, a new Britney Spears song started playing on the radio. You decide you don't really enjoy the taste of the lemon on its own but continue. You finish the lemonade and the dinner and serve it to your other half. You both enjoy the meal and call it a night. The next day you drive in your car on the way to work and the Britney song comes on again. You immediately think about the horrendously sour taste of the lemon and how much you dislike them. From now on, anytime you hear the song, you think about the lemon and get that tingly feeling you had in the back of your mouth, avoiding lemons and that now stupid Britney song all together.

Have you figured out what the US, UR, NS, CS, and CR are? I will give them to you.
US: lemon
UR: almost gagging from the sour taste and making that not-so-cute face
NS: Britney's song
CS: Britney's song
CR: dislike for lemons and the Britney song

Generally, with food, you only need one run to realize you don't like something. People will tend to try it once more to make a final decision but, if you are anything like me, if you have tried it once and hated it, chances are you will not try it again. With other things, such as behavioral training, it is a process that needs to be repeated before you get the end result you want.

Here is also a picture of a very famous experiment that was done to clarify things for ya:

See what I mean? This can apply to anything you eat, drink, or even do.
Why do you not like mushrooms? Because they have a weird texture and give you an uneasy feeling when eating them. So what do you do? Not eat them anymore.

I have an extensive list of foods I dislike, or have a taste aversion for. I get made fun of sometimes because I am so picky but that's ok.
Here are some of mine: any type of nuts, mushrooms, grapes, blueberries, eggplant, (some) red meats, ham (as in the lunch meat), water (lol), collard greens, pecan pie, key lime pie, tequila, and it goes on and on...

What are some of the foods you just can't eat or drink?

Kitchen Psychology

Whether you prefer cooking over baking or the other way around can tell a lot about you as a person. As an aspiring psychologist, I decided we should take a closer look at this.

The Cook:

If you prefer cooking, you love experimenting. You use a recipe as a guideline, but do not follow it to a tee and don't get too nervous when you substitute and omit ingredients. You place more worth on taste, rather than looks. You enjoy developing flavors as you move through the stages of your dish as well.
What this says about you as a person is that you are extremely playful, outgoing, experimental, open-minded, ambitious, brave, dynamic, entertaining, and even instinctive.

The Baker:

As a baker, you love having rules to follow. You love aesthetics. You love the science behind food. You are extremely curious and not afraid to try and try again until it is perfect.
What this says about you, is that you are detail-oriented, cautious, a perfectionist, punctual, efficient, knowledgeable, level, and responsible.

In an extremely broad sense, bakers tend to resemble a Type A personality, whereas cooks are more of a Type B personality.

What about gender... do you think men are more likely to prefer cooking over baking? What about women? Generally, we see more men leaning toward cooking and women towards baking. Women tend be more nurturing, more patient and are very good at following directions. This makes women very good contenders to be bakers. From what we hear and read and are taught, men are a little more hard-headed than we are. What i mean by this is that, generally, men like figuring things out as they go. When was the last time you saw a guy reach for the instruction manual the first time he unpacked the new TV? Men love a the journey more than the destination, whereas women tend to be much more excited about the end result. This would be an example as to why men may prefer to cook over baking. Obviously these are just generalization, as we have many extremely talented women who prefer cooking and many talented men who prefer to bake. Just an observation.

Duff Goldman - Master Baker

Cat Cora - Master Chef

Which description do you fit? Look around you and identify people who fit more of a Type A or B personality and see if it matches up with whether they prefer cooking or baking.
Do you think people are more prone to like cooking, rather than baking?

The Classic

Happy Saturday! I hope all of you are getting your weekend off to a great start. I know i am!

 

By the way, my parfait is just Voskos Greek Vanilla yogurt (which I found on sale at Publix this week) mixed with some fresh berries and Special K granola on top! Great side and snack throughout the day. Entire glass only 140 calories!

Quick Publix Stock-up on great deals

I went grocery shopping a day early this week. Honestly, it wasn't really grocery shopping, but rather just stocking up on some great sales I saw before doing the real grocery shopping trip tomorrow.

Here is what I bought at Publix

(6) Voskos Greek Yogurts with Granola - $1.50 each, on sale for $1.00 each
- used (2) $1/3 Voskos Greek Yogurt coupons found in Yellow Advantage Flyer
(2) Mrs. Paul's Fish Filets - $5.99 each
- BOGO
- used (2) $1/1 Mrs. Paul's Fish manufacturer coupons
(2) Stouffer's Family Size Entrees - $7.79 each, on sale for $3.99
- used (2) $2/1 Stouffer's manufacturer coupons found on their Facebook page
(2) BirdsEye Voila skillet meals - $5.49
- BOGO
- used (2) $1.85/1 BirdEye manufacturer coupon found on CouponNetwork
(2) Truvia Natural Sweetener - $3.99
- BOGO
- used (2) $0.75/1 manufacturer coupons
(1) Spice Island Pure Vanilla extract - $3.99; on sale for 2/$3.99
(2) Crystal Light Iced Tea drink mix - $2.99
- BOGO
- used (1) $1/2 Crystal Light drink mix coupons found here

Total retail value: $62.49
Total out of pocket: $20.24

What other deals did you find?

Tuesday 15-minute couponing spree

Do you ever go to the store for one thing, however you leave with multiple bags? Well that was me today! I only wanted to run into Publix to grab some strawberries for lunch and ended up leaving with two full grocery bags. Luckily, I had my handy dandy coupon wallet with me so I had a coupon for pretty much everything I bought.

(3) Hungry Jack Pancake Mix Pouches
- used (1) Buy 2 get 1 free manufacturers coupon
(1) package of strawberries
(2) Hormel Compleats meals
- used (1) buy 1 get 1 manufacturers coupon
(2) Coffee Mate Natural Bliss coffee creamers
- used (2) $1/1 Natural Bliss creamer manufacturers coupons
(2) Kraft Fresh Take seasoning blends
- used (2) $1/1 Kraft manufacturer coupons
- used (1) $2/2 Kraft products coupon found in Yellow Advantage Flyer
(2) Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist starter Kits
- used (2) $2/1 Glade Expressions manufacturer coupons
- used (2) $1/1 Glade Expressions Publix coupon found in Yellow Advantage Flyer

Total before coupons and in-store promotions: $31.49
Total after coupons and in-store promotions: $10.56

Buitoni Dinner for 2!

Hi All,
I was finally able to use my $2.50/1 Buitoni Frozen Dinner for 2 that are brand new. At Publix, these bad boys ar $8.99 and, even with the coupon, they are still a little too pricey for me.
As I was wandering the aisles of Target, however, I found them on a temporary price cut fo $6.99 minus my $2.50 coupon. This made them only $4.49 a piece or $2.25 per person!

Marathon anyone?

So the fiancee and I have been ducking and dodging that bullet named "getting our a**es back into shape" for quite a looooooooong time now... Everyday it's something else and then we say oh we start tomorrow or we start next week, which then turns into next month, and then moves to a new years resolutions. You get the picture.

Anywho, as we are huge Disney fanatics and were just discussing the Disney Half Marathon that was held on Saturday, we came to one conclusion: WE NEED TO RUN the Disney Family 5k in 2013. Sure it's still quite some time away, but we both have not worked out in, dare I say it, about a year or maybe even longer and need to get our bodies into shape and then train for the race. This is the ultimate Disney-thing we have not yet done. There is a Disney Wine and Dine race later this year, but that's a half marathon and I, honestly, don't think we will make that one (Plus, it's $160 per person). Also, this will be the first marathon either of us will have participated in, and having it be a Disney themed marathon just makes it that much more special!

Is anyone else planning on training/running a marathon this year?

Sunday Publix & Target Grocery Trip

Hi all,
thanks again for reading. I went grocery shopping a little late this week and therefore really didn't need that much. I took a trip to Target and then to Publix.

Here is what I bought at Target:
(1) Cascade Dishwashing pouches 20ct.
- used (1) $1/1 Cascade dish soap found in Have you tried this yet mailer
(4) Healthy Choice 100% Natural frozen meal (on price-cut for $1.89 each)
- used (2) $1/2 Healthy Choice manufacturer coupons
(1) Round top white sandwich bread
1lb Ground Beef

Total before coupons: $14.00
Total after coupons: $10.00 (the cashier accidentally scanned a coupon twice)

Here is what I bought at Publix:
(2) Express Salad blends
- BOGO
(1) carton of cherry tomatoes
(1) Cucumber
(1) carton of strawberries
2lbs of bananas
(2) Velveeta Cheesy Skillets
- used (2) $0.50/1 Velveeta manufacturer coupon found on Facebook
(3) Voskos Greek Yogurts
- used $1/3 Voskos yogurt manufacturers coupon
- used $1/3 Voskos yogurt Publix coupon found in Yellow Advantage flyer
(1) 1lb bag of Sargento shredded cheese
- used $1/1 any cheese 16oz or more coupon found on coupons.com
(1) frozen Corn
(1) black beans
(1) Extra thick Oscar Meyer Bacon
(2) Wheat Thins toasted chips
- BOGO
(2) Publix Premium Ice Cream
(2) Kraft Fresh Take seasoning blends
- used (2) $1/1 Kraft Fresh Take manufacturer coupons
- used (1) $2/2 Kraft Publix coupon found in Yellow Advantage Flyer
(1) Bag frozen French Fries
(1) 10ct Tortillas

Total before coupons and in-store promotions: $70.35
Total after coupons and in-store promotions: $38.89