Saturday, March 15, 2008

These are a few of my favorite things...

Okay, I guess I'm getting a little bored at night with my hubby out of town, so I'm blogging A LOT!!! I thought I'd share some of my recent finds of things that I love:


#1:
First of all, I love, Love, LOVE ginger ale. I think I get this from my mom. This is a new flavor offered by Canada Dry and it like a party in your mouth. Green Tea Ginger Ale! Whoever thought of this was a genius.

#2:


Okay, these things are DELISH! They're rice chips and they come in various flavors. These are salsa flavored but the chili flavored ones are just as good. They're made from whole grain brown rice and they're gluten free! A great alternative to regular chips.


#3:



These things are SOOOO good. When I tell you what's in them, you're going to scrunch your nose up, but trust me, they are very tasty and healthy. They are homemade blueberry oatmeal bars made from the Deceptively Delicious cookbook. That's right, there is a secret hidden veggie in them. Care to take a guess? It's spinach! I made these with whole wheat flour, splenda and I mixed the pureed spinach in with the blueberry low-sugar preserves. You honestly can't tell. Caroline loves them and so do I!


And three other things that I am so insanely in love with I can't stand it....


I could kiss these little cheeks all day long and still want to do it some more!


This girl cracks me up. Every day she says something funny. My laugh jar is filling up.


And I LOVE their daddy.

16 comments:

Windsor said...

You crack me up with your blogs...I remember you mentioning the laugh jar, but can you tell me again? Hang in there Roy will be home soon...

Teecy said...

Donna, what a sweet post. It's nice to just sit back and think about the things in your life that you love...everything from drinks to your husband!
I want to get my hands on that deceptive cookbook. Those bars sound great. Hmmm...I think i would also grind up some flax seed and mix in there for a little extra fiber!

Toni R. said...

I just picked up that cookbook from the library and I'll have to try those! I haven't seen that Green Tea Gingerale before. I wonder if they make it in diet? :)

Cissie said...

Poor Roy needs a picture! You have been truly blessed with some cute children

Chrystal said...

Caroline is so beautiful, looks just like a princess!! Roy is just darling too. What great pictures. You always get the best ones when you don't have to have them for a card, right?!

Janis Reber said...

I LOVE this blog, Donna. You really are blessed with the beautiful family you have. We're blessed, too! Now about that green tea ginger ale. Can't wait to try it. Unfortunately, since we live in the burg, and usually are a little behind on things, I haven't been able to find it here yet. I'll keep looking, though, and let you know how I like it. Better yet, why don't you bring me a bottle when you come on Wednesday.....please!!!

Dolly said...

Donna, what a sweet post! I love clicking on your blog and seeing a good update. My blog needs some updating!!! I'm with mom...the burg is behind in times. Bring us some gingale (that's how Leland pronounces it...said as one word). Those blueberry things sound DISGUSTING but I'll take your word for it. Bring that cookbook when you come this week and maybe we can try some recipes out.

Ashleigh said...

Good post! I saw the Green Tea Ginger Ale in your fridge yesterday and meant to ask you how you like it. :o) Will have to check Lowe's Foods or the HT to find it. Your kids are precious and so well behaved! Thanks again for asking me to stay with them yesterday....I REALLY enjoyed it! Looks like we braved the storms just fine. :O)

Carrie said...

Hi Donna, this is Kristi's sister, Carrie. I noticed that you're from Charlotte. My best friend just moved to Fort Mill, SC and her husband works for Bank of A. in Charlotte. She is a bargain shopper, so will you email me - UgotCG@sbcglobal.net so I can tell her some good places to go? Thanks! Loved the post by the way. Your family is beautiful!

Denise said...

Schweet post Donna. I was just at Publix and saw your Ginger Ale. I thought of you. They only had 1 liter bottles and they were $$$$.

I thought Roy was home already???

Love the pictures! They are both SO cute. We are gonna have SO much fun next month. High ho,high ho. It's off to Mickey's we go!

Kristi Smalley said...

Such a sweet post! The pics of your kids are precious. Everything actually sounded really good that you introduced us to with the exception of the chips....salsa flavored rice cakes.....HMMMMMMM!!!! Not to sure about that.

You have so many people commenting now on your posts that you need to do introductions.

Speaking of which...my sister, Carrie commented on your post. That is amazing b/c she doesn't even comment on MY POST! WAAAHHH! I'm telling you, you Reber girls are like the Blog Field of Dreams "We post it and they will come". Seriously, way to get in the groove, Carrie. Although, don't ever tell Mom that you published your email address on a blog. She will have armed guards watching your house to make sure you don't get murdered or raped. LOL!

Are you taking a little trip to good o'l Lynchburg? Kiss the ground for me.

the mathisons said...

Donna. I think another one to add is your relationship with your parents and sisters. Being an only child and living with just my mom growing up I am constantly in awe of your family... you all have something so incredible!!!!

Donna said...

Denise, Harris Teeter had them in 2 liters for $1 a piece. That's right, I said a dollar a piece!

Kristi, they are not rice cakes, they're like tortilla chips, only they're made with rice. They are crunch and VERRRRRY good. Trust me. I wouldn't lead you astray. And yes, we are going home to ol' virginny for Easter.

Carrie, I'll e-mail you today about shopping joints.

Kelly, you're sweet. I do love my family. They are very special to me:) They're the best

Suzanne said...

Great post! I am going to try that Green Tea Ginger Ale. I love green tea!
What a good blogger you are Donna! Keeping us up to date!

Kristie said...

Great post, Donna! Fun to read...CUTE pictures of your little kiddos. Love it.

Holli said...

We have the Spicy Thai flavored rice chips and they so yummy! Glad to see we're not totally out of the loop up here! HAve fun at your concert; i actually thought about it the other day driving because he came on the radio. I thought "Surely Donna would have posted if she had gone to the concert already"...ahh the wild life of a blogger :)