What day is today? Ah, yes, Thursday! With the snow day yesterday (stop giggling at us Northerners!), I’m all sorts of confused. We did have a great time getting out in the snow though.
I’m glad we enjoyed it in the morning because by the afternoon, a lot of the snow on the roads had dried up. Still, schools are closed again today. Oh, the south.
For a little switch up, I’m linking up with Lindsay today for her Pin-It Party! For those Pinterest (<–that’s my pinterest page!) lovers, check out the link up, where bloggers post some of their favorite posts, ripe for the pinning.
I’d like to start off with a new one for you. This hearty barley salad with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and slivered almonds is a great winter side dish! I suppose it would be great in summer, too, but I am really digging the heart, nutty flavor during these cold days. Side note, Hailey happily gobbled it down, too, minus the artichoke hearts. Those were for momma she insisted.
Barley Salad with Artichoke Hearts
Next up is a link to my post about Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). I’m drinking it quite often during the cold and flu months and have become a big believer in it’s healing powers.
Apple Cider Vinegar: What You Need to Know
Yes, these next ones taste like a cookie, but have the redeeming qualities of oats and chia seeds combined with the staying power of nut butter. I plan to make another batch soon!
Peanut Butter & Honey Energy Oat Bites
This next post is a simple how-to on putting together your own preservative-free, nutrient-packed oatmeal packs. To think of all those years I spent buying premade, sugar-laden microwave packs. Who knew it was so easy?!
Make Your Own Microwavable Oatmeal Packs
Finally, because I have it on my to-do list to make a new batch, here is a hearty make-ahead freezer breakfast for those run-out-the-door kind of mornings (aren’t they all??)
Healthy Sausage, Egg & Cheese Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches
Tell me…
What do you use pinterest for the most?
Recipes? Home décor? Hair styles? Fashion?
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
I love seeing everyone in the south enjoy (for the most part) the snow! Glad you’re getting a little taste of what life is like with snow. 🙂
Pinning away – the breakfast sandwich looks yummy!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
I use pinterest for everything!! Recipes, workouts, fashion to kill time… 🙂
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness says
Happily pinning and following too 🙂
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness says
I couldn’t find you on Pinterest to follow! Happy to if you send me a link 🙂
Brittany Dixon says
I went back to edit and make it a bit more noticeable! 🙂
pinterest.com/ahealthyslice
Thanks!
Kate says
Snow day?!!!?!? I live in Syracuse (snowiest metropolitan area in the entire US–we wear that badge proudly) and generally if the snowfall is less than 8 inches or so you are still expected to be to work/school on time!
Danica @ It's Progression says
I definitely use Pinterest the most for recipes and workouts. When I got married a couple of years ago though it was awesome for planning help!
Lauren K says
Brittany–you look so wonderful in that snow picture!! I love your healthy and realistic approach to everything. Thanks for motivating us!
Maureen says
Pinned the ACV post. I always swear I am going to start having a glass every morning, but either forget or chicken out.
Christina says
Mmmmm, your make ahead breakfast sandwiches recipe is one of my faves! 🙂
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
yay! pinned the breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal and energy balls. thanks for participating!
Laura says
Do you ever worry about the acidity of the vinegar on your teeth enamel? I tried (a total of one time, I think!), but I felt like my poor teeth would disintegrate if I drank ACV on the regular. Do you have any intel on this? Thanks 🙂
Brittany Dixon says
Yes, definitely! It is tough on enamel so you should always drink it diluted and always rinse your mouth afterwards. I touch on that in the post. You’re smart to be concerned about your teeth! That stuff is serious 🙂
Lee says
Recipes for sure.
Caitlin says
I have a bunch of leftover uncooked barley that I need to use up…PERFECT!!!
Tiff @ Love Sweat & Beers says
I don’t really use Pinterest much anymore, but I guess I have pinned quite a few recipes.
Those breakfast sandwiches are lookin’ mighty tasty. I could go for one about now!
Katie says
I totally pinned the Apple Cider Vinegar. I believe in it too
Ali says
I love the recipes on pinterest, but unfortunately, I don’t get around to making them enough.
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
I love to use Pinterest for dinner ideas, fashion inspiration, and home decor ideas. Pinterest also has some neat cleaning/organization tips that I use!
Jen says
Aww glad you got to enjoy the “snow”! We took Wyatt to swim lessons in the morning (the only thing opened in all of Clt!) and the snow was gone by the time we got home. Mommy fail.
lindsay says
we’re on the same ACV pinning page today! yay!
Maria says
Thank you for the reminder that I NEED to make those breakfast sandwiches! I love the chicken apple sausage I get from Whole Foods and it would make a fantastic sandwich.
I use Pinterest for everything. Its especially easy when I visited my stylist this weekend and just pulled up the app and showed her the styles I liked.
Lindsey @ OneMotherofaDay says
Hi! I pinned your acv post! I have always heard of the health benefits of acv but, never actually tried drinking it.
Angie @ A Mother's Pace says
I love all of your beautiful trees!
I pinned your middle three. My kids love oatmeal and we’ve stopped buying the individual packets but I usually make a big batch for us for the week. I’d love the idea of being able to use packets again!
AmyC says
Peanut butter & honey? Count me in!
Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome says
Looks like such a fun snow day! While I’m not a huge cold weather or snow person, it would be fun to have a snow day. Love the pin it party and always miss it!
Matt @ Runner Savvy says
Mmm those breakfast sandwiches!
Katie Harding says
We loved the snow day as well, my kids think ANY amount of snow is exciting and even tried to build a snowman with only a few inches but they tried!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
I am basically obsessed with Pinterest for everything from recipes, to makeup looks, to home decor, and baby things. I have a severe addiction!
char eats greens says
You seriously come up with some of the best idea – like that granola?!?!? Genius!!! I love Eden brand anything, but sadly, haven’t hopped on the ACV train yet!! I should definitely read your post that focuses on it. Where do you find you get a majority of the info that you use to make health decisions? Even though I’m in school, nothing majorly applies to what I consider to be relevant and of big interest to me, but I want to make sure I’m viewing credible info to make choices!!
Brittany Dixon says
I get a lot of my info through listening to others, reading articles and studies and then researching the FOOL out of things haha.
Seriously though, I do think health is a personal thing, and I’m an advocate of doing research and then choosing what makes to you and your family.
As far as the ACV, I researched it, then I tried it and realized it works! Even more proof was getting David to try it when he got sick. He is the most skeptical person I know and thinks many holistic things are a little witch-doctory. However, after 2 drinks and a day later, he said “you know what, the stuff is nasty but it works!”
Success 😉