Things that are making my day

Breakfast:
Plain Greek Yogurt, pomegranate, walnuts. Delish. A lot of people are intimidated by pomegranates because they are hard to peel, but I use this trick: Cut it in quarters (carefully, the juice stains) and then extract the seeds in cold water. Voila! A mess free way to enjoy this delicious, in season fruit.

These candles are amazing. I want to buy them all, keep some (especially the Jane Austen one) for myself and gift some. I know some English Lit geeks who love to curl up, nice and cozy, with a candle and a good book. These would make the perfect gift.

The holiday season can be stressful and many times we place that stress on ourselves. Our workouts and "me" time sometimes get cut short and we feel guilty about it. It's cold, there are delectable foods at every turn, and sweaters are the perfect disguise. Personally, I try to get my workouts in more for my mind than my body, but I am also refusing to feel guilty about certain things this month. For one, I am feeling totally okay with counting cleaning the house for guests and Christmas shopping as my "cardio." And I am also completely okay with counting apple pie as one of my servings of healthy "fruit." I am not alone. Check out this article from Zooey on how to get a "Holiday Bod." I am personally attached to #3 and can't wait for my aunt to send her annual gingerbread cookies!