Thank you all SO much for your comments yesterday. There is something about opening up and hearing you aren’t alone that makes any situation easier to handle. I know there will still be ups and downs with mommy guilt, but between your comments yesterday and the fact that Hailey gave Kailtyn no less than 20 hugs yesterday, I’m pretty convinced that everything is going to be ok!
To lighten things up, I’m playing along with a little survey that’s been making it’s way around the internets. Chances of me making it through and choosing only one favorite per question? Nada.
Name Your Favorite…
Person: Ah, nothing like starting with the hardest question! David. The girls. My family. I love a lot of people! If favorite is defined by who I want to spend forever with, then David it is!
Color: Purple. Followed closely by green. My room in high school was painted deep purple. My mom had all sorts of fun painting over it when they sold the house. Sorry mom!
Why yes, that is Ben Affleck and the Backstreet Boys on my wall. Let me go hang my head in shame now.
Food: One favorite food?? Impossible. Seafood, chips and salsa, filet mignon, goat cheese, shredded hash browns…
Smell: Kaitlyn’s neck. There is nothing like that newborn smell! Well, that a gasoline, but I’m pretty sure that one kills brain cells.
Book: Real Simple. It’s a pretty thick magazine so it counts, right? Hm, ok, I love In Defense of Food and Unbroken was pretty amazing. Very hard to read through some parts, but wow. Incredible book.
Movie: Love Actually. Is that the most typical, girly response ever? I’m sorry, but I love it. We watch it every Christmas season! I mean, this kid:
Time of day: Hm, either Hailey or Kaitlyn’s first morning smile or the evening when both girls are peacefully sleeping and I can crawl onto the couch with David and Koda.
Day of the week: Friday! So much excitement for the family time during the weekend ahead.
Things to do when bored: Instagram. Or grocery shopping.
Celebrity: I truly don’t think I have a favorite celeb. I can tell with no uncertainty though that it isn’t the Kardashians. They make me want to stab my eyeballs.
Drink: Wine!
TV show: Game of Thrones, Friends, Frasier.
Fruit: Raspberries.
Vegetables: Hm… favorite veggie? I’m a big fan of broccoli or grilled asparagus. Or artichokes with hollandaise!
Store/shop: easy… Whole Foods.
Workout: My favorite is probably hiking because it’s outdoors and doesn’t feel like a workout, but right now the sound of any exercise sounds great! I’m anxious to get back to it.
Quote: The more you love your decisions, the less you need others to.
Potato chip flavor: BBQ!
Meal of the day: Dinner. It’s usually the most creative and delicious.
Ice cream flavor: You just can’t beat cookies ‘n cream. Though freshly made peach ice cream is pretty incredible too!
Season: Fall! Football, festivals, cooler weather, my birthday… what’s not to love?
Dessert: Not to sound pretentious, but I’m a big fan of crème brulee!
Lifehack: Using the paddle attachment to shred chicken in the mixer. It takes about 15 seconds!
Pick a question to answer or fill me in…
What is your favorite life hack??
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Love this survey!!
My favorite life hack? Using vinegar to get out the garlic smell from my hands!
Lauren S says
I don’t know if you have an ice cream maker but you can make a delicious/healthy peach ice cream with just peaches, maple syrup and a little water. So good!
http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2010/08/23/recipe-homemade-peach-sorbet/
Ali says
I’ve been loving all these life hacks on these surveys! I didn’t know that if you want to talk to someone directly on a phone menu you can dial #0#0#0 and get someone.
Marjorie says
I love the throwback pic! And I agree on Kardashians…ugh! And my favorite life hack? Focusing on gratitude because it changes the way you see, feel and perceive EVERYthing. Is that a little too woo-woo for this survey!? LOL…
AND I have been meaning to try that shredded chicken thing since you posted it the first time. This has reminded me! 🙂
coco says
what’s your favorite vacation destination?
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
I really need to try that trick to shred chicken in my Kitchen Aid! I’ve seen it around, but I always forget when the time comes!
Giselle says
I definitely agree with you on favorite movie and grocery shopping when bored. Good thing I don’t have enough time lately to be bored! Also, awesome life hack! I’m definitely trying that next time!
Jen says
Love these posts! Thank goodness it’s Friday – have to agree that it’s the best day of the week!
Becca says
I had never thought about using the mixer to shred chicken. That’s awesome! I’ll have to try that next time!
Lauren B. says
Don’t feel bad… I had the same exact Ben Affleck poster hanging on my freshman dorm (Brumby!) wall! Ha!
Favorite dessert: right now my major craving is a cookies-n-cream milkshake from Chickfila, but typically my fav dessert is warm cookies or brownies with ice cream.
What a fun post!
Sarah says
I totally used to have BSB posters too. Lol! I have never heard of the term ‘life hack’ before, but I like it! And using the mixer to shred chicken is a GREAT idea!
Julie says
Oh my gosh, that’s a fantastic way to shred chicken!
Laura @ FitMamaLove says
That shredded chicken trick is fantastic! Too bad I don’t have one of those mixers.
My favorite time of day is when I have my afternoon coffee with my girl on our front porch. We both have some sort of coffee cookie and she has her milk and I have my espresso. It’s a sweet time for us.
April says
Love these surveys! I’m amazed how much we have in common, especially tastes in food!
I’m not very good with life hacks, but I did make a new discovery recently: used dryer sheets are great for wiping off window screens!
Mrs FF says
Ice cream – chocolate chip cookie dough – yum
Life hack – using the food processor to crush buscuits/cookies for cheesecake base and I use the same thing to chop okra! Talk about multiple use equipment
Workout – step and walking a close second (I dream if being a runner 😉 )
Potato chip flavour – nada! I must be the only one who doesn’t like chips
Movie – can’t decide between the God father and Schlinder’s list
Drink – good old plain ice cold water with lots of ice
Mrs FF says
Oops that was supposed to be Schindler’s list
Matt @ Runner Savvy says
Game of Thrones = addicting!
char eats greens says
I just asked myself if that was Ben on the wall, and then scrolled down to see that you graciously answered my question. No hanging head in shame…he is HOT sauce (except I think he’s in a not-so-good place right now with the news I’ve heard about him lately haha).
Favourite season is summer. I need the warmth after Canadian winters haha. And ice-cream flavour is tough because I love all ice-cream. Maybe minus tiger tail. Yuck! I’ll say chocolate and PB is up there!