It’s the Small Things

October 30, 2011

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Hey everyone!

Sorry for the lack of posting today, but… It’s my birthday so I’m taking a break! I awoke this morning to a beautiful sunrise!

You are correct: I couldn’t even manage to sleep in on my birthday! I promise, I tried! Another special birthday thing: the pretty flowers I got at Trader Joe’s!

Only $2.99!!! I love Trader Joes…

Another goodie? On Friday for lunch I FINALLY made Chelsey’s Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Basalmic Maple Glaze! You should really try this – the glaze makes it AMAZING!

Notice anything missing? Perhaps the quinoa? I was so hungry (and on the phone…) when I was making this that I completely forgot to cook the quinoa! By the time I realized it, I was too hungry to wait! Haha, so I used double the amount of chickpeas for a one person serving. Worked for me!

And last but not least, you know you’re officially a year older when you have to insert your age on the elliptical:

Hope you all are having a great weekend! I’ll have a birthday re-cap for you all tomorrow!

What are some small special things that you like to appreciate?

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17 COMMENTS

Simply Life October 30, 2011 At 5:47 pm

happy birthday!

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- peaceloveandoats October 30, 2011 At 7:49 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Chelcie's Food Files October 30, 2011 At 8:50 pm

Happy Birthday!!

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- peaceloveandoats October 30, 2011 At 9:13 pm
  
  Thank you, Chelcie!
  
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Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy October 30, 2011 At 9:20 pm

Happy Birthday! Those flowers are so pretty!

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- peaceloveandoats October 31, 2011 At 6:47 am
  
  Thank you, Emily!
  
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Laura@keepinghealthygettingstylish October 31, 2011 At 5:16 am

Happy birthday! Those flowers are lovely 🙂

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- peaceloveandoats October 31, 2011 At 6:47 am
  
  Thank you, Laura!
  
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Olivia @ PeanutButterNerd October 31, 2011 At 10:17 am

Happy birthday 🙂 You look great in your bday outfit from your restaurant dinner out post!

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- peaceloveandoats October 31, 2011 At 11:36 am
  
  Thank you, Olivia! I thought the color dress would be a little halloweenish since I didn’t dress up this year!
  
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Danielle @ itsaharleyyylife March 18, 2013 At 7:53 am

Happy Birthdayyy!

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Emily March 24, 2013 At 2:48 pm

Happy Birthday! Those flowers are beautiful!

I couldn’t sleep in either, but a sunrise is always perfect in the morning when enjoyed with a cup of coffee/tea and some quiet reflection time.

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Katie H. May 2, 2013 At 6:22 am

Happy birthday!!!!

That’s so funny what you said about the elliptical–that’s always when it really sinks in for me that I’m a year older 🙂

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Christine@ Apple of My Eye June 29, 2013 At 3:27 am

Happy birthday girly! I love the flowers at TJ! They have them right at the opening of the store and they always tempt me 😉

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Katie@ Daily Cup of Kate October 10, 2013 At 8:57 pm

Happy Birthday!! And those flowers are beautiful! 2.99, cant go wrong!

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- Katie@ Daily Cup of Kate October 10, 2013 At 8:59 pm
  
  haha oh my gosh, my bloglovin directed me to this post– clearly it isnt your bday…but, happy early birthday?!
  
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Emily January 26, 2014 At 10:52 am

I hope you had a spectacular birthday! It seems like you did for the sunrise to the flowers to the food. So lovely!

I am new to your blog but I am already loving it! So creative and the food you make looks awesome!

I am just starting out with blogging and training on my site, would love to connect!

Have a great Sunday!!

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