Do Over + Weekly Menu and Workout Schedule

Ok my friends! I've been planning this post FOR A LONG TIME.

But I have been procrastinating because of FEAR. It's so scary to put yourself out there, expose your faults, share your passions, and express your feelings. But I've had this little voice in my head that has told me not to be afraid, and that's why this post exist today.

I've explained a lot in this crazy video that follows, but here is a quick summary. I have not been the best healthy living/lifestyle gal for a while... I just haven't. I think when we experience hard times/good times, we grow and we learn from these experiences. Having babies, going through personal struggles, being a mama, and everything in between hasn't always been easy, but I have loved every.single.part. My life, my kids, and my husband are my greatest blessings. But a long the way, especially having 3 kids under 5, I have had to do some 're-learning' so to speak. Figuring out how to live healthy when things are different or challenging.

So watch the video to get more of the details! I feel so happy to share this with you, and I hope this brings us closer and lets you know that we all struggle, and we all aren't perfect! And we can come back!

So, what do you think!

Do over

In order to be held accountable, and to show you what I'll be doing to get back on track, I've decided that on Monday's I'll include my weekly workout schedule and our family's weekly dinner plan. Planning is key, and when it's all written out for you, I know it can be a lot easier to succeed. It may not be a perfect workout week, or the best menu, but it's the reality of what I'm doing. I'm not going to sugar coat it and tell you I'm doing 1 thing, when I'm really not. :) Not cool guys. Not cool.

So let's do this together!

weekly workout.

Monday: Cardio

-5/10 minute warm up

-30 minutes elliptical

-5 minute cool down

Tuesday: Tone It Up Legs for Days Workout (Choose 2 workouts)

Busy Babe Abs

Wednesday: Cardio

-5/10 minute warm up

-20 minute jog

-5/10 minute cool down

Thursday:Blogilates 6 minute arms

Blogilates 6 minute abs

Friday:Rest Day (But do moms really rest?)

Saturday: Family Walk

weekly menu

Monday: Pizza Night with Salad & Fruit

Tuesday: Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Chili with Cornbread

Thursday: Cheese Enchiladas w/ Homemade Sauce, Rice, Roasted Corn

Friday: Breakfast for Dinner! (Mama lifesaver!)

Saturday: Night off cooking!

Can't wait to start this week! Thanks for all of your support!!

Footage Friday: Chocolate Greek Yogurt Popsicles

Here is the deal my friends.... I'm trying reeeeallly hard to post a Footage Friday video every friday. Buuuut, I'm also really trying to focus more on quality than quantity. So if I don't have a video up, it's most likely because I don't have anything I'm super proud of to show you!

It's because I love you guys so much ok?!

And it's also because I have two arms, and  somehow have to film, make two kids happy, entertain in a video, and make it work...

I need a 3rd arm, seriously! My life would be ALOT easier :).

So today's video is a recipe for Chocolate Greek Yogurt Popsicles! Yeaaa! It's already too hot for me here in Las Vegas, and It's only going to get hotter...Remind me why I live here again?

Happy Popsicle Making & Happy Weekend!

Trash TV Workout (TTV) : Booty Part 2 (Video)

I think it's almost a miracle... It's Friday. I posted a video. And In 20 minutes I'm leaving for another little vacation...

Today's video is another Trash Tv (TTV) Workout!! My first TTV workout was about the Booty, and this is Part 2! Let me know if you try it out!

Enjoy!

The Reality of Exercise...Sometimes!

Remember How I said I was trying to work on a better blogging schedule? Well Friday I was supposed to post a video, and I didn't.

BUT, I have one for you today, so I hope that you will forgive me :). It's technically only two/three days late which means I'm improving right?

Ok, so today's video is a glimpse into an afternoon we had last week, and I talk about the reality of exercise. I also speak openly and honestly about fitting exercise in and the reality of being a busy mom/wife/person, and what happens when your 'plans' don't work out!

Check it out!

Check the blog on Monday, because I have ANOTHER giveaway for you!!

Trash TV Workout Series: Booty

There are numerous moments during the day where it hits me... "When is the last time I sat down?? "

Despite always being on my feet cleaning, picking up, moving, cuddling, tickling, chasing, etc., I know how easy it is to let 'mom time' get pushed to the side. Even trying to squeeze in a workout video is tough, when one is clinging to your leg, and the other just had a bathroom accident on the floor...It's freakin' nuts! In a good way :).

I've talked a lot about my unhealthy addiction to trash TV, and how I hate admitting I know way too much about every single Real Housewife, but I just.can't.look.away. I know I'm not alone in this, don't lie!! We all know there are a handful of you out there who couldn't be more excited that Juan Pablo is the next Bachelor and we just can't wait to make matching Team Juan Pablo shirts...Am I right??

So whether you are watching Trash TV or playing toys on the floor with your kids, why not squeeze in a little extra workout?! Nothing too crazy, but just enough to get those muscles toned, along with kickin' a few extra calories to the curb!

Today's first Trash TV is all about BOOTIES! (Unless you are Boo. Then it's all about Boobies...)

(Side note: Filming this took months of convincing myself, but I finally gave in! It's not perfect, and the lighting is horrible, but you can still get a great little workout in!)

And in honor of today's FIRST workout video, I have a fabulous giveaway for all of my lovely readers!

Sometime back, Eleven by Venus Williams sent me some fun workout gear! (The shirt I'm wearing in the video is one of them, similar to this one HERE.) I knew I had to share something with you guys for being so amazing, so I'll be giving away a pair of these light blue workout leggings! 

The size I have would fit SMALL/MEDIUM!

To Enter: 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck!! xo

All About The Diva Dish (Video)

I'm so excited to finally share this video with all of you, it's been a long work in progress! For a while, I've been wanting to have a video to briefly let others know what this blog, The Diva Dish, is all about. After a lot of help from my incredibly talented brothers, we were able to finish it!

Thanks again friends for sharing along this journey with my family to a healthy & happier life! Much love to you all xoxo!!

FIRST Footage Friday Video & Chewy Chocolate Easter Egg Truffles

I'm finally back after a week in the sickness world!

After waking up from the dreadful plague I realized, "Oh my gosh, It's almost Easter! I SWEAR it was just Valentines day!!"

I've had so much on my mind with this blog, but life does what it does and begins to take over. Then before I know it I'm all ready to present my fav Easter spring dish and by golly it's jolly ol' Christmas. Ba humbug.

But a week without tasting the flavor of food and wiping the noses of little ones got me to think about things more than usual. I've been tossing around an idea for a certain forever and I've finally got the courage to go ahead and do it! It's scary to start new things in the blogging world, because you never know what's going to come out of it. Putting yourself out there is hard to do, and trust me it's not always fun and easy! But the emails, comments, etc. that I get from YOU guys reminds me that I've got nothing but loving and trusting friends out there supporting me along the way!

So with out further ado...

Wait...First I have a little Easter treat... :)

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Chewy Chocolate Easter Egg Truffles

(Make about 8 small truffles)

Ingredients:

1 c. raisins (if you don't raisins you could sub dates or prunes)

1/3 c. chopped chocolate, or chocolate chips

optional toppings: sprinkles, nuts, coconut, chia seeds, etc.

Directions:

1. Puree raisins in a food processor until a thick paste forms. (It will be VERY sticky and thick.) Using a rubber spatula, scrape paste out of processor and put in a bowl. Cover and set in the freezer for about 10 minutes.

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2. While raisin puree is in the freezer, melt chocolate in microwave.

3. Take raisin puree out of the freezer and roll 1/2 in balls. (if it get's too stick then place back in the freezer for a minute or two.)

4. Roll and coat truffles in the melted chocolate and place on a non stick paper such as wax/parchment. Garnish with optional toppings.

5. Place in the fridge and let chocolate set for a few minutes.

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6. Eat them. All of them. Do not share.

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Side note...A little touch of sprinkles makes everything taste better!

Ok, where was I? That's right, the whole "let me introduce you to that thing I was talking about..."

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I've been wanting to start this since before I was pregnant with Sweet Pea. No lie, I even have a video to prove it! But I kept thinking it was silly, bla bla, and never fully went through with it. But the other day it hit me that I just didn't want to be that girl behind the computer that shot out a post here and there about a healthy recipe. In my opinion, there is more to me than a witty post and a yummy recipe. I've got a beautiful family, a SUPER weird personality, and sometimes watching someone else in person is a lot more fun than reading it on the computer!

So starting on FRIDAY, I will posts videos. Not sure exactly what the video will be about, but it will most likely run along the lines of everyday life, healthy tips, exercise, recipes, cooking, silly stuff, etc.!

I really want you guys to get to know my family, out life! I want to develop a stronger relationship, not just a read and see pictures relationship! I hope you guys are as excited as I am!

So here is this weeks FIRST EVER Footage Friday!!

If you have any video suggestions or what you would LOVE to see, just leave it in the comment section below! Have a great weekend everybody!

Roasted Veggie & Chickpea Quesadillas-Last Minute Fast Dinner

So...This is happening...

Well...It's not happening, but it kind of is. We are merely just discussing and getting comfortable with everything,  along with trying to meet the specific potty training demands of our two year old.

She must wear her crown...

and she must have her croc shoes on.

Like, where does she come up with this?

To add to it she's been more clothe-less lately due to the training, and our sweet neighbor so happened to stop on by when my child was bare.

Try talking to a friendly and sweet neighbor who brought over delicious bread while your noonie bum child runs wild getting her nakie bottom on every part of our house. "Come on over anytime! Promise I'll clean and my child will wear clothes next time..."

By the end of the day I'm pretty tired, and i'm this close to laying down those wee wee pads that are used for dogs...

Did I mention I'm a really good mom?

Anyways end of the day means everyone is hungry for something filling, easy, fast, healthy, fast, and fast.

Because by the end of the day I'm...pooped.

Watch the Video for the recipe and details!

Healthy Eating According to a 2 Year Old!!

I guess you could say it's Part two of Healthy Eating according to a 1 year old. I thought I would see if Boo had improved, or had better answers but...

Well, you'll see...

Happy Wednesday Everybody!

4 Year Wedding Anniversary Video for My Hubby!

Today is the 4 year wedding anniversary for the hubby and I!

(I don't have the professional pics on me, but here are a few from that day!)

I would give anything to inhale that cake right about now...

It's crazy to think that in 4 years, out little family has grown and accomplished so much!! Between 2 baby girls, graduate school, a residency, and moving a bajillion times...!! We have been SOO extremely blessed!

And in honor of our anniversary I made a video for the hubby! :)

I promise you are going to want to see it! hhaha There are pretty some hilarious old home videos in there...of the hubby...and a few moments where I shed a tear! :)

Dear Hubby:

Happy Anniversary! I love you more than words can express, thank you for putting up with my crazy tendencies!! And thank you for being EXTREMELY hard working for our little family!

I love you!

Homemade Pumpkin Puree + Video Tutorial

So here's the deal.

Pumpkin season is like a food bloggers Christmas...Am I right?

We load up on canned pumpkin, bake muffins, pies, cookies, pasta dishes etc.

We freakin' love it.

Then the other day at Costco when I was considering buying the 90 oz. of canned pumpkin puree they were selling, I realized that the pumpkin in the can obviously wasn't fresh. And who knows how long it had been sitting in those cans.

More importantly I was planning on loading up on the puree for baby food in the future, but then I realized that was definitely not ok...

Canned pumpkin puree is great ... But fresh pumpkin puree that's in season...

It's phenomenal. I mean, it's practically a different color than the canned puree. That right there should say something.

So for those of you interested in how to make your own puree, whether your going to cook with it or feed it to your baby, here is a simple how to.

And if the pictures aren't enough, I put together an incredibly embarrassing video tutorial for you to see.

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First your going to start with a small pumpkin. I believe they are called sugar pumpkins, but I really don't know. Neither did the guy  working in the produce section...So it's all good.

Just make sure they aren't the large jack-o-lantern pumpkins.

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After you have washed the pumpkins, cut the stems off the pumpkins.

My knife is about as sharp as a butter knife, so this counted as an arm workout for me.

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Then cut the pumpkins in half.

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Next your going to scoop out the seeds, or as Baby Boo calls it, the yucky stuff...

Save the seeds people...save the seeds.

Roast them, and then coat them in chocolate. Then buy me a diamond ring because after that you will love me forever.

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Next preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place the pumpkins face down, or face up, on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 45 min to an hour...or until the pumpkins are soft and you can poke them with a fork.

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They will brown and the skins will shrivel a little when they are done!

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Using a spoon or your hands, peel off the skins.

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Discard the skins and add the rest of the pumpkin into a blender or food processor and process until creamy.

Note #1: Some pumpkins are more dry then others. Don't worry, this is perfectly normal. Just add a few TB of water until you reach the desired consistency!

Note #2: Some pumpkins are more mushy than others and when blended into a puree it might seem TOO watery. Don't worry, this is normal too! :) Just strain puree through a cheesecloth!

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Store in the fridge for about a week, or store in the freezer for 6 to 8 months!! Just add about 1 c. of the puree to a plastic bag and flatten it out and lay it flat in the freezer!

Perfect for baby food!

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Check out the wacky video to go along with it:

And don't you worry my little pumpkins, I've got pumpkin recipes coming up to go along with this puree!

But in case you can't wait, here is a favorite one from last year!

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

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Be back soon for more pumpkin madness!

Hubby Meals: Baked Pumpkin French Toast AND Date Night Video!

Every saturday when my husband has the day off we always watch the food network in the morning together.

Our favorite show to watch together is The Pioneer Woman.

If you know anything about The Pioneer Woman, she's a food blogger too, so right away I was drawn in. She has a quirky sense of humor and her food...although not healthy lol...looks mighty tasty.

Every time we watch it together my husband sits there with his mouth wide open in awe at the delicious food she makes...

And every time he say's the same thing, " Now why can't you make that?!?"

In which I reply, "Shut up and drink your greens!"

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Every once in a while, because I love him, I give in and make him something that he's been begging for. One of those dishes just happened to be baked french toast.

I've talked about this on the blog before, and my husbands obsession with french toast, but when he saw Ree Drumond pour that buttery sugar egg mixture over that white sourdough bread he well...Practically sharted.

JK.Gross.

Let's just say he got really excited. Ever since then, that's all he can talk about, so I decided to show that boy I love him and make him the meal he's been requesting for ages...

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Of coarse I practically changed the whole recipe and added a vegetable...

It's the thought that counts right...?

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Baked Pumpkin French Toast

Adapted from: the pioneer woman

Ingredients:

1 loaf crusty whole wheat bread

coconut oil for brushing pan

3/4 c. pumpkin puree

6 eggs

1 1/2 c. coconut milk

2 TB. vanilla

1 tsp. cinnamon

3/4 tsp. garam masala

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

dash of ginger

3/4 c. coconut sugar

Topping:

1/2 c. coconut oil

1/3 c. whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 c. coconut sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

dash of salt

Directions:

1. Begin with your loaf bread. You want a sturdy crusty loaf bread so it won't get soggy.

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2. Rip pieces of bread up and pour into greased 9X13 pan.

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3. Take the rest of the ingredients for the filling and whisk together until everything is incorporated.

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4. Pour filling over bread pieces and distribute filling evenly.

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5. Make your topping by mixing everything together. Your oil can be hard or liquid. If it's hard just use a fork or pastry cutter to incorporate all ingredients. If it's liquid stir it together until combined. Drop topping through out top of french toast. Cover and place in fridge for a few hours of over night...You can also put it in the oven right away if needed.

(This is a great make ahead dish!)

6. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350. Bake for 45 min. for a bread pudding consistency, or an hour + for a harder crust. (We prefer an hour.)

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7. Top with maple syrup...take a bite...

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Welcome to heaven!

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At first I didn't tell my husband I changed the recipe. I waited till he ate THREE servings of it!

It's safe to assume it was a hit!

Here's to making our husbands healthy!

I mean, happy! :)

P.S.

If your bored, we filmed a family fun video of the a Surprise Date Night that the husband took me on!

Have a great rest of your week!!

Walk N' Da Park: Family Video

I'm 100% sure that I'm trying to be taught some sort of lesson right now.

I'm 78% sure that it has to do with patience...

(I WOULD be at least 95% sure if I didn't think I was partly being taught to just enjoy what little time I have being a mama of  one child...)

Either way, I'm going crazy.

(I'm also obsessed with Instagram. Things just look better with filters...Included my face.)

I'm at the point where I would rather be tired and worn out because I'm taking care of two kids, rather than feeling full/ bloated/ in pain/ slow/ hungry/ not hungry/ and grumpy being pregnant.

I know, my complaining is annoying...So much I'm annoyed by myself.

At this point I've decided to stop focusing on the walking, dancing, and jumping and  just forget about it all. I figure when I'm not expecting it to happen, it will.

So for now, I'm enjoying lots of play time with Boo. I know that this new baby thing is going to be quite the shocker for her. According to her, Baby Sister's name is either Cows or Elephants, and she is coming 'so long' from now...

Another person I find fearful of what's to come in the future is the hubby. I can tell when he's getting stressed out when he starts doing odd and unexplainable things...

For one, he took the trash out today.

:)

And a few days ago for dinner he put cheez-its on his salad...

He also drank plain coconut water. Seriously, he's loosing it.

Either way I can't wait for out coo-koo family to become four, living off of 4 hours a sleep and little to rare showers.

(Wait? Isn't that my life right now?)

Anyways, I've thought a lot about this blog and what's going to happen to it when the new baby arrives. I want to say that my post will continue as normal as possible, and that's the goal. But I also know what it's like to have a new baby, and sometimes I'm not going to be able to make a glorious meal.

I've got a few things I'm planning on doing at that time, food included, but one of them is more videos. Maybe you guys hate them, and I'm sorry, but my goal is to really get you guys familiar with our little family. I've debated on doing this for a while because honestly I find myself embarrassing...But it is going to happen! :)

Hopefully once a week I'll post a video of some sort, rather it's cooking, exercise, family life, being silly, etc. I want you to get to know our little family and our personalities...Not just that I like Trash TV, Boo is a drama queen, and the hubs likes to buy white shoes... :)

On top of it, I've got a post workout series coming along for you guys to follow a long on my journey to a healthy and fit after baby body. I'm excited for it all to come together, and I can't wait to share!

I figured what better way to start off with is a family video...of us being us. We are new at this, and kind of look like losers haha! But you get to see my whole glorious pregnant self, and well...That's just hot!

(Embarrassed face...)

Hopefully next time I post I'll be holding my sweet baby girl!! Send some good vibes! Have a great week!!

Healthy Eating According to a One Year Old: VIDEO

I have many nicknames for those in my family.

And by family, I mean Boo, Baby, and Hubby.

I have a feeling other family members reading this were thinking, "Great...what's MY nickname!"

No need to worry fam bam. The only other person outside of my immediate family that has a nickname is my grandma.

It starts with L and ends with OCA.

Jk jk jk.

Oye.

Baby Boo is the one with the most names. I feel like everyday I come up with a new nickname for her because her personality is blossoming.

By blossoming I mean booming..

Right now I call her Sassy Pants and Spicy Mimosa. I'm not sure what Mimosa has to do with Baby Boo, but I think it's because I feel I need one after an afternoon of pure Diva-ness from her.

The biggest thing right now are her conversations...and her demands.

Before she would just say one word and point to what she wanted. Now I hear a whole song about it, a screaming demand, and then a grand finale of fireworks. She's a walking broadway show.

But I wouldn't have my life any other way, and I love her more than life itself.

Plus between the two of us, my husband is a season ticket holder to some sort of dramatic extravaganza each and every day...Add one more little girly chickpea to that mix, and I'm pretty sure he is going to hate the theater sooner than later.

Now, without further ado, I would like to introduce Princess #1 in her very first interview all about healthy eating.

Be warned...She's quite the Spicy Mimosa.

See...I told you.

Green Smoothie Tutorial Video!!

Things to get a little crazy around here on a daily basis, and I find myself falling farther and farther behind on certain things.

No, I'm not talking about how often I miss showers or don't shave my legs...You guys already know I rarely do those things.

It seems as if I have been doing a not so good job on updating this blog on necessary things...like that recipe page!

Which, I am happy to say is completely updated!! Woo Hoo!

I've also fallen really behind on emails, so if you have emailed me and really hate me...I understand.

But tonight I am planning on answering and replying to all my emails. Do you still love me?

I've also finally put a YouTube icon on my page. And although it's not the same size or color as my other ones...well...Baby steps my friends.

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As for that RSS feed button...Well, I'm still working on it. I really am unintelligent when it comes to this whole computer/web blog thingy.

Although...

I did manage to film a video tutorial on how to make a Green Smoothie, using a regular blender!!

A few warnings before you watch this video:

1. Baby Boo does not match. Like...at all.

2. My face looks really pale. I promise I'm not sick.

3. My voice is annoying...sorry.

Ok, I hope you guys enjoy the video!

Thanks for watching! Have a great start to your week!!

A Typical Morning w/ Baby Boo-VIDEO

Some of our mornings start out...rough.

Since Baby Boo has never really learned the meaning of the word "sleep," we tend to get an earlier-than-i'd-prefer start to the day.

I often find myself trying to hold my eyes open as I scramble through old recorded episodes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, just so I can pull myself together...(Because there is nothing more awakening than hearing Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck having a conversation about choo choo trains and mouskadoodles.)

I used to wonder if our mornings "fit" into that typical every day schedule like other stay-at-home moms, and I often asked myself if I'm the norm...

or well...far from it.

But there is something that I have learned through out this whole mommy journey, and it's that no one is ever of the norm...

No one.

Sometimes we go to the mall and there are mommy's there who have taken showers and their clothes actually fit and match. My first thought it, "Oh Brother, look at me...I took a shower today. Nener nener nener. I'm the best mom ever!"

But as I have grown older, and the showers happened way less, I realize some things aren't just that important. (Ok...Although showers ARE important.)

My daughter's smile on her face brings more joy to me than anything.

Moral of the story: If you see me at the mall, run far far away...I'm stinky.

So for those mama's out there that want to feel a little bit more normal, and realize that some mornings our hair isn't going to be brushed, our clothes aren't going to be perfect, and we might just have to listen to Justin Bieber more than once to make it though the day...

It's all good! As long as you and your kiddos are smiling that's all that matters!

A Typical Morning w/ Baby Boo!

Hopefully you all feel a bit more normal now! :-)

Grocery Shopping with the Hubbers VIDEO!

I'm seriously a jerk.

You see, on Wednesday I made a promise saying that I would have a yummy recipe up today(actually YESTERDAY) that came from these ever so delicious beaters...

And if you must know they were cookies.

And they were bomb.dot.com.

But I didn't take pictures the first time I made them, so I planned to make them today while Baby Boo was being baby sat by her grandma...

But then I went to Costco.

And Costco took longer than possible, just so many samples.

So then I ran home to put things away and make the cookies.

But then the internet got the best of me, and I started watching some of THIS guys' videos...(THIS one imparticular.)

For an hour...and twenty three minutes.

And instead of making cookies, I made a green drink that tasted way to similar to dessert.

Carob Cherry Green Smoothie

1 c. coconut milk, handful of spinach, kale, and chard, handful of frozen cherries, frozen banana, 1/4 c. carob powder, 1 TB. chia seeds, and ice. (can add 1 tsp. sweetener if you want!)

Then I got really cold and turned the heater up to 83 degrees...

But I promise I have something for you! A few weeks back, Mr. Diva and I recorded a video of us going grocery shopping together.

It's kind of silly, I'm not going to lie...In fact, it's kind of stupid. And I am pretty sure you will really learn how much crap the hubby eats...

Oh, and the hubby does film my backside at one point during the film. My suggestion would be to close your eyes and not peek. You WILL have nightmares for at least a year...

There you have it. Now I am embarrassed.

Have a great weekend friends! I have a feeling there is a cookie recipe in your near future...

That is unless I need a nap.. :-)

***I just started a YouTube Channel! All my previous videos are being uploaded too it, and more to come! You can find it HERE!*

Chocolate Chip Garbanzo Bean Peanut Butter Cookies

My husband has a problem.

It's rather serious.

I try and tell him it isn't healthy, and that he probably should look into getting help.

No body should have that many white shoes.

White shoes that look like he's a drug lord from Miami.

White shoes that  point at the end, almost as if they were made to be worn by an elf singing "Up on the Rooftop!"

 He could argue that elfs wear green pointy shoes, but..Let's get real..Who is gonna argue with a man wearing pointy shoes?

Santa?

Ok, I kid myself..

But 10 plus pairs of white shoes couldn't be a healthy obsession...

Inheriting over 100 cookbooks from my grandparents, now THAT contributes to a healthy obsession.

I can't WAIT to get cookin' with the PTA!

I can only imagine what went down when PTA mom Mrs. Willows brought out her one of a kind Booz Balls to go around.

I'd much rather have a bite of this Corn and Cream Cheese recipe, if you ask me..

Do you think I could dip my Booz Balls in it?

I probably shouldn't join the PTA...That is unless I bring something a little better to the table..

Maybe say...Chocolate Chip cookies..

But unlike Booz Balls, you will most likely remember these cookies..

Trust me..A little elf told me :)

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter (Garbanzo Bean) Cookies

Ingredients:

1 can Garbanzo Beans(drained and rinsed)

1/4 C. Peanut Butter

10 Dates

1/2 C. non dairy(or reg) milk

2 C. Pastry Flour

1/4 C. Oats

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

1/4 tsp. Salt

1/4 C. Canola Oil

1/2 C. Maple Syrup

1 TB. Vanilla

1 bag mini dairy free chocolate chips(or reg)

Directions:

1. In a food processor, blend garbanzo beans, dates, peanut butter, and milk until creamy.

2. Next add Canola oil, maple syrup, and vanilla to food processor and blend until combined.

3. In a separate bowl, mix the rest of your ingredients. Then add wet to dry, and stir until combined.

4. Place on cookie sheet using ice cream scoop, and press down on tops of cupcakes to flatten out a little.

5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 12-14 minutes. {i did 13 :)}

These are really big chewy cookies :)

My hubs prefers flat crips cookies, but then again he dresses like an elf during christmas at the mall...

Funny..I always thought Santa and his little helpers preferred the chewy ones?

Luckily for me, Baby Boo was all over them..

Meaning she was all over them, and NOT her dinner.

I dunno what got into her, but she definitely might have put her self on the naughty list this year..

So finally, I broke down and gave her a cookie for dinner...It had garbanzo beans in it...so it's ok right??

And for a while it made her happy..but then Little Miss Prada got the best of her self, and went from this,

to this...

and then back to this...

Want a better example??

Well..I filmed it! :)

Untitled from The Diva Dish on Vimeo.

I promise..She's happier now..

As for hubs, not so much.. I heard him mumbling something about my name being on the naughty list..