Bachelorette ParTAY, Highlands NC

 

Like I said I went to Highlands, NC for the bf's sister bachelorette party. We arrived at our adorable little cabin Friday afternoon and were ready to begin the weekend.

But first a few little pressies with some wine and cheese.

 

 

 

 

 

We then went and grabbed some food at Mountain Fresh.

 

 

I had a grilled chicken salad,

 

while some of the other girls had a little more of a tasty dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 We then went back to our cabin and decided  we needed to get ready for the night out on the town. Even though the cabin was so cute we didn't want to leave but of course it was time to celebrate

 

 

We started the night at the Ugly Dog, everyone there was so welcoming and it was an absolute blast.

 

 

Two very lovely couples that I met.

The Group

 

 

The next morning we rolled out of our warm, comfy beds to the most beautiful site ever, the mountains and snow. I was in pure heaven.

 

We laid around most of the day by the warm fire and watched Lifetime movies and other chick flicks, dozing away every so often.

 

 

We then decided to go to dinner at Wolfgangs's Restaurant.

 

Where I had a grilled shrimp salad that was amazing.

 

We were then back at the Ugly Dog to listen to a local band.

I would definitely suggest taking a vacation to the Highlands. It has the most beautiful scenery, fabulous people, and great food and shops. I think this will be one weekend the bride will never forget. Check out where we stayed. http://themillcreekcottage.com/

 

 

But Sunday morning we had to pack up and head back to the flat lands.(ugh)

 

When I arrived home sweet litte Miss Motor was waiting at the door for me, and we cuddled the rest of the night. It was much needed!

 

 

 

 

 Now to the LittleBlueDress Challenge:

The weekend was a complete success (other then a couple of late night slip ups) but I decided you have to spurge every once in a while, especially while on vacation. This way I don't have crazy cravings and end up really blowing it. I decided to start off with where I was on Friday and go from there. Sorry carbs bye bye again. It was nice trying a few of you for the weekend, we will meet again in 40 days!

 

Day 36:

Breakfast: two eggs with turkey sausage

Snack: 2 tablespoons of peanut butter

Lunch: homemade low fat broccoli soup

Dinner: Salsarita's grilled chicken bowl (all information on that tomorrow)

 

 

40 days

 

What's in Your Pantry?

You get it by now: Fruits and vegetables are good, potato chips and Oreos are bad. Not exactly rocket science. But are you stocking your fridge and pantry with the right healthy foods as in, the ones that give you optimum nutrition for your buck (and shelf space)? Here are the foods to put on your grocery list—and keep there—for a healthy diet.

Yogurt

Keep your "good" digestive bacteria at a healthy level with yogurts containing live, active cultures. Warning: Some varieties are packed with sugar, so stick with plain or check the labels before tossing it in your grocery cart. Yogurt is one of several super diet foods thanks to the fact that it's both filling and loaded with calcium, potassium and vitamin B.
I LOVE YOGURT!! It is my go to in the mornings

Wild Salmon

Unlike some other types of fish, studies have shown that mercury levels are relatively low in salmon. This is good news, considering the fish offers optimum nutrition and protein for few calories. It also contains omega-3's, which help maintain heart health. Why go wild? Farm-raised salmon can be more prone to disease and may have been exposed to or treated with antibiotics.


Egg Whites

Even with yolks, eggs have just 70 to 80 calories each—but that yellow center is high in cholesterol. Buy fresh eggs and then take out the yolks for a quick boost of protein in your breakfast. Mix them up with fresh vegetables to add flavor.


Leafy Greens

Healthy greens like broccoli, cabbage and kale have optimum nutrition and are loaded with a plant chemical that may help lower your risk of cancer. Low on vitamins? Add some spinach to your salad. Like other dark, leafy greens, it's loaded with iron and vitamin K, the latter of which may prevent osteoporosis, diabetes and arthritis.

Also handy and healthy foods to keep around the house:

• Berries
• Watermelon
• Asparagus     
• Grapes
• Green beans
• Vegetable juice, such as V-8
• Ricotta cheese
• Nonfat yogurt
• Apples
• Low-fat milk
• string cheese for snacking
• IN THE FREEZER
• Frozen veggies, such as corn, peas, etc.
• Frozen fruit, such as berries and peaches
• Fruity, low fat frozen yogurt
• Chicken/ turkey hot dogs or sausage

I clearly get excited about turkey hot dogs 

 IN THE PANTRY

• Whole wheat crackers
• Peanut butter
• Nuts of all kinds
• Pineapple (fresh, frozen or canned with no syrup)
• Bananas
• Dried fruits (such as dates, apricots, etc)
• Honey (just a touch on yogurt goes a long way!)
• Bananas
• Soy chips
• Chick peas (for making hummus)
• Canned chopped tomatoes
• Whole grain bread
• Sun-dried tomatoes

 Now I will be MIA this weekend because I am of course going out of town. But I am especially excited because I will be staying in this quaint little cottage.

 This weekend is the bf's sister bachelorette party weekend. We are all loading up and going to Mills Creek Cottage in Highlands, NC. I have looked at their website and it looks absolutely dreamy. So it's time to get my bags packed and get ready to head up the mountain.

 

I made these cute little Survival kits for all the girls. (really cute and inexpensive)

I included:

Hair ties

Band-Aids

Advil

Nail file

Blow pops

Ring pops (for the bride)

and bubbles (not really sure why I bought the bubbles, I just love bubbles haha)

 

I will make sure I add all the pictures on Monday :)

 I will also make sure to keep up with all my eating choices, I will have to go old school and write them down and then just add them with the pictures on Monday.

 Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

Day 35:

Breakfast: 2 eggs with a little cheddar cheese

Lunch: the rest of my turkey spaghetti and 2 plain turkey dogs (no bread)

Snack: sunflower seeds (plain not salted) and non fat blueberry (50cal) yogurt

Dinner:

 

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