What’s up bloggies?

4th Grade is fantastico, especially when the school is close enough that I can come home and drop in for a quick helllllo!

When I was growing up I had a sandwich and an apple almost every day for my entire school career. Seriously! There were only a few exceptions. For example, my high school had excellent macaroni and cheese on Friday for like $1 that I would get. Also, in elementary school my dad used to get me and my siblings pizza strips. Other than that, my mom packed me a delicious and nutritious lunch every day, which always included a sandwich, apple, snack and a juice box. Yay mom.

Today I packed my own healthy school lunch! I made a sandwich of spinach & pinto dip from last night’s dinner on Sprouted Grain bread. I also packed an apple and some carrot sticks.

I guess this could be considered a light lunch, so I am sure I will pick up a snack in the afternoon if needed. My hunger is always thrown off a little on days I sub.

I am planning to go for a run after work, but I will definitely need a boost of energy in order for that to occur! Back to work for me!!!!

I am curious, I’ve noticed now that kids take all sorts of things for lunch. What did you take for lunch when you were a kid?

Once again, reading your comments was a high point in my day! You all have the best naming stories!

The first day of The Cleaner Life Month was a success! I left work a little early because I needed to go to the market to pick up food supplies for our last day of school party. I stopped at home first and had a nice juicy and crisp apple at around 5:30. 

I got all my shopping done and made a delicious and nutritious dinner. Salad and a carrot & hummus flower.

My salad contained:

• Lotsa lettuce
• Trader Joe’s Sprouted Mix (lentils, peas and something else)– can you see ‘em?

• Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Broccoli
• Black Beans
• Topped with Dijon Mustard and Apple Cider Vinegar

It took me so long to eat this while blogging. Yes, I am guilty of multi-tasking while eating. Shame on me.

For a sweet treat, I had a small bowl of (Greek and non-Greek) yogurt with almond butter and an agave squirt.

Perfection in a bowl!!!!

In other news …

Monica and Allison started their own versions of The Cleaner Life this month! If you’re doing it too, please comment on this post and let me know!!!!!