She Says: Stonyfield Spa at Home Giveaway
Yogurt. I love it. I eat it daily and bake with it. Recently, I baked Banana Oat Muffins with my favorite Oikos yogurt. I am using that recipe as my official entry into the Stonyfield Spa Vacation Giveaway.
Banana Oat Muffins
Ingredients:
- 3/4 C Old Fashioned Oats
- 3/4 C Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 1/4 C Ground Flax
- 1 t baking soda
- 1/2 t salt
- 3 small frozen bananas
- 1/4 C Light Agave
- 1 T Coconut Oil
- 1 8oz. container of Plain Fat Free Oikos
Steps:
- Make oat flour by putting the oat in a food processor until they are a grainy flour consistency.
- Add the oat flour to the whole wheat pastry flour, flax, baking soda and salt.
- Put the bananas in the food processor and blend until they are creamy.
- Add the Greek yogurt, agave and coconut oil to the banana mixture.
- Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Scoop into greased muffin tins (I used Nature’s Promise Organic Cooking Spray) and cook at 325* for about 20 minutes.
The contest is just for bloggers, but Stonyfield has offered a spa-themed giveaway for readers and bloggers! You can win:
- 4 coupons for free containers of Oikos organic Greek yogurt
- a reusable Oikos tote bag,
- and the “Take- 5″ Anti-Stress spa kit from Earth Therapeutics, which includes a loofah massage sponge, Anti-Stress massage soap, a body brush, Anti-Stress massage lotion and a soothing gel eye mask.
Very exciting stuff, right!!!! To enter, leave a comment here telling me one thing you do at home to de-stress. Contest is open to U.S. residents and ends Wednesday at 10:00 PM EST when I pick a random winner. Good luck! And while your add it, check out their facebook page.
Oh and there is going to be something very fun and exciting on Hangry Pants tomorrow! Three hints: (1) NY; (2) wedding; (3) cubicles. 
You’ll never guess.
November 15th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I like to put on a yoga dvd and then sip some warm green tea after wards. That always takes the stress away or a good workout after work.
November 15th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I do an inversion – headstand, handstand, forearm stand or downdog depending on the kind of stress. I find being upside-down is a real perspective-changer (in many ways!) and therefore a good de-stressor!
November 15th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
When we had our condo built, I asked for a beautiful big bathroom with a jacuzzi and got it
So I love taking long bubble baths with a glass of sparkling water and a glass of wine, staring into space and thinking of nothing!
November 15th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Couch cubicle guest post??
I read in bed to destress. I clams me down before bed so I have no trouble falling asleep.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I make a nice hot cup of chamomile tea and cuddle up with a good book (right now I’m reading the Twilight series hehe)
November 15th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
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November 15th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I like to do a 20 minute Yoga Download!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I don’t set my alarm one morning and let myself wake up when it wants to!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I brew some coffee and think about how much I just saved by not buying it from Starbucks! Haha. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for tomorrow
November 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Those muffins look beautiful!
To destress, I like to unplug, read a book in PJs or go for a run.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
I like to de-stress with a cup of tea and some trashy TV shoes…Real Housewives of OC, anyone?
November 15th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
I de-stress with yoga downloads! It’s amazing. I would take hot baths too, if I didn’t live in a tiny bath-less dorm.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
oooh look at those muffins! makes me hangry
To de-stress I like to take a nice bath with music, candles, and scented bubbles. I also like to do some relaxing yoga
November 15th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
I de-stress by reading blogs!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
I de-stress by getting coze in my sweats and watching a funny movie! Pancakes never hurt, either.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
I destress with a run, or tea, or a movie!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I take a nap.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
I go for a walk to destress or play with my dogs!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I make a cup of Celestial Seasonings Tea depending on my mood the flavor varies but it is usually Candy Cane Lane Green Tea and I read!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I destress by cleaning + baking
November 15th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
one of my favorite ways to destress is to listen to calming music and drink hot herbal tea.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Long steaming bubble baths with aromatherapy candles always help me de-stresss! Thanks for another great giveaway!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Trashy television is my remedy! I’m going to guess your getting married in a cubicle in NYC…
November 15th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
i go for a ride on my bike
November 15th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I read in bed to destress at night
November 15th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Nice! Typically my de-stressor is going for a run, but since I spent Sept. 22nd to Nov. 9th on the DL, I had to find new venues! Nothing even came close to matching what running does for me, but I have definitely upped my swimming and biking. Non-physical-activity-related, I really good at cooking fried rice and egg rolls.
November 15th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
I can’t wait for tomorrow’s post!
I typically run to de-stress… lately since I can’t run, I’ve just been sleeping, which doesn’t really help.. :/
November 15th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Amazing giveaway! To de-stress, I like to go to hot yoga. I just sweat out all the bad feelings and force my brain to think about just my body and the sensations. So wonderful.
November 15th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I like to go on nice long walks with my husband. Sometimes I can even talk him into doing some yoga with me too.
November 15th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Haha, yeah – I have no idea what wedding cubicles can mean
It may sound weird, but to de-stress I sometimes like to watch tv or read blogs. It just allows me to turn my brain off and enjoy something I love. Some warm tea often helps too
November 15th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
to destress at home i like to read and relax
jenna
November 15th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
I like to read a gossip magazine to unwind. Nothing makes my problems seem trivial like reading about those of celebs!
November 16th, 2009 at 12:09 am
I like to catch up on my shows from the week.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:17 am
i listen to classical music and YOGA!
November 16th, 2009 at 1:03 am
I take a hot shower, put on my leopard print Snuggie, and curl up with my gato (cat), Senor Carlos!
November 16th, 2009 at 1:14 am
I love to play with my puppy and de-stress!
November 16th, 2009 at 1:20 am
yoga!!
November 16th, 2009 at 4:30 am
to destress i love coming home and cooking/enjoying a relaxing meal with my boyfriend
November 16th, 2009 at 5:06 am
I am intrigued by what is happening on Hangry tomorrow!
I have a US residence…does that count?!
Hehe. To de-stress I make lists!
November 16th, 2009 at 5:38 am
To destress.. I clean. Simple as that
November 16th, 2009 at 6:38 am
YUmmy recipe! To destress…I read magazines. Love it.
November 16th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Hey there! Cool giveaway. I destress by running, listening to calming music, and reading my favorite magazines. Come to think of it, I did all three of those things over the weekend! I guess I’m a very stressed out person.
November 16th, 2009 at 7:32 am
I read blogs and do yoga to destress! (not at the same time…..)
November 16th, 2009 at 7:45 am
i go for a walk outside:)
November 16th, 2009 at 7:45 am
I do yoga at night to destress!
November 16th, 2009 at 7:56 am
I like to destress with a good movie, a glass of wine and my husband!
November 16th, 2009 at 8:24 am
My destressor is a bath, big mug of tea and a good book. Works every time.
November 16th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Hard liquor…kidding!
To destress, I love yoga (when I can wrap my brain around it). In the summer, it’s sitting on my deck listening to nothing but the outdoors, reading a book and sipping my tea. And oddly enough, my biggest stress release is grocery shopping…
And I love Oikos, of course, so this is a great giveaway.
November 16th, 2009 at 8:58 am
I cuddle up with a book in dead silence. OR. I blare classical music. Furrealz.
November 16th, 2009 at 9:05 am
I usually just go to my craft room and let my creative self go crazy!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Yoga is my favorite way to relax. A few hours of yin yoga soothes like nothing else!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Playtime with my puppy is the best way to destress!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:31 am
Last night I had a bath for the first time in FOREVER, and it was incredibly relaxing.
November 16th, 2009 at 9:32 am
I love to read magazines and have a glass of wine, it works every time!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:37 am
I turn off the lights, put relaxing music on my ipod, and try to meditate! It can be hard but definitely fun
November 16th, 2009 at 9:44 am
I use orgins peace of mind to de-stress daily!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:46 am
those muffins look great!
I love taking a bath with a good book. It always calms me down.
November 16th, 2009 at 9:56 am
one word: yoga!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:57 am
I take a bath or read!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:57 am
I watch extra trashy tv or read US Weekly with a cup of tea and sweatpants on. It distracts me from being stressed every time!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Destress = tea and TV. Yum.
November 16th, 2009 at 10:01 am
i veg out on the couch watching hgtv or food network. love it!
November 16th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Hot bath right before bed, heavenly
November 16th, 2009 at 11:26 am
I either take a long bath or do an at-home facial. There’s something about putting goop on my face that relaxes me, haha.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:51 am
My favorite thing to do is take a hot bath with herbal salts, candles and a facial and read magazines or a book
November 16th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Recently, I’ve started doing yoga in the evening with scented candles lit–so soothing! Thanks for the giveaway!
November 16th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
A good 15 minutes of long slow stretches, hot shower, and then curling up on the couch with a good book and a hot mug of tea
November 16th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I love to curl up with my kitty cat and a book on the couch. Best way to destress after a long day!
November 16th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I keep my apartment as neat as possible. No matter how crazy things get, if my place is neat I feel more relaxed. When it looks like a hurricane blew through my home I can feel the stress creap up!
November 16th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
yoga, peppermint tea and sleep.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
to destress I blog…typing away and connecting with other bloggers puts a smile on my face no matter how stressful work was.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
I do yoga; anywhere from 20 minutes to 90 minutes. It always makes me feel so much better afterwards and i tend to sleep better that night.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Yoga and hot tea. But, sometimes just cuddling up with my dog!
November 16th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I take my dog for a long walk, it helps us both to relax and he is exhausted when we get home!
November 16th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
I do several things depending on what kind of stress. Sometimes I need vigorous exercise, sometimes I need snuggles with my Lacy pup, and then sometimes I need Bravo mindless reality TV!
November 16th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Tons of yoga!
November 16th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
bubble baths of course
November 16th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Love the recipe! I don’t think I’ve ever baked with yogurt.
To relax: go for a run, take a bath or read food magazines
November 16th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
OMG to that delicious picture!
Destress…I like to listen to music an read blogs…or any form of exercise will do the trick!
November 16th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Nice long bath!
November 16th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Mmm greek yogurt, my favorite!
I like to draw a warm bath and light a few candles and soak away my stress. I just got the December issue of Oprah Magazine and I think some reading in the tub will be in my future!
November 16th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Letting myself read a good novel.
November 16th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
the banana muffins look delicious – I love that there isn’t any type of refined sugar in the recipe.
one thing I do at home to de-stress? turn off my computer and go for a nice walk with my dog =)
November 16th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
A hot bubble bath with a magazine, candles, chill music…perfect…
November 16th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Must. Make. Those. Muffins.
My fave destressing at home activity is reading a good novel, preferably with a lapful of purring cat.
November 16th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Read or listen to music
November 16th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
A hot bubble bath, a juicey romance novel and a locked door
November 16th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I love cooking a delicious dinner at the end of the day!
November 16th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Thanks so much for the opportunity! I de-stress by relaxing in my bed with a good book..and some dark chocolate too!
November 16th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
I find a cup of tea incredibly relaxing
November 16th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
It may sound a wee bit silly (
) but I light candles and put on relaxing music. It’s brilliant!
November 17th, 2009 at 6:52 am
After I sit in a bubble bath for approximately 1.25 hours, I curl up in my bed and watch Friends dvd’s. Love it!
November 17th, 2009 at 8:06 am
I play wii to destress. So many options and the graphics are so friendly and non-gamery that it is fun, relaxing and not harrowing.
November 17th, 2009 at 8:53 am
I have three amazing roommates, and talking to them ALWAYS helps me relax.
Baking (and eating the batter!) helps too.
November 17th, 2009 at 9:49 am
I sleep to destress. Sometimes, after a good cry (which usually helps), I just sleep for an hour and wake up feeling like a whole new person. I promise you, it works!
November 17th, 2009 at 10:01 am
I meditate for 10 minutes every morning and again at night. It’s the perfect we to relax my mind and body.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Awesome giveaway! To relax I usually take deep “belly” breaths and try to clear my head.
November 17th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
I usually go for a long walk or run to destress. Love the sound of nature!
November 17th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
I make my boyfriend rub my back! ahhhhh…………
November 17th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Yoga always does the trick…and/or a nice back rub from the husband.
November 18th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I do yoga or paint my toe nails. Its hard to be stressed when you are taking the time to make your toes all pretty