Last week, my best friend Allison asked me if everything was ok because she hadn’t seen a blog post from me in a few days and was getting worried.
‘…not that there is anything wrong with you taking a break though!!’, she sweetly added.
Allison is a great friend.
I knew there was a major issue if she wasn’t seeing new blog posts because I hadn’t taken a day off blogging in over a week. I figured she wasn’t the only one having problems, so I asked you guys on Twitter and Facebook and just as I suspected many of you hadn’t seen any new posts since my Thrive post on August 14th. Some of you thought I died. I’m sorry to disappoint. ;)
Eric and I were able to pinpoint the issue to some cache settings in PHP that were changed the same day of my Thrive post. Basically, it was caching entire pages on some of your computers (saving in memory) so new posts wouldn’t appear; however many of you weren’t impacted at all. We removed these changes last week, so hopefully everything is running smoothly now.
I guess I can’t ask you who is still having problems seeing new posts though can I? ;)
Without further ado, In Case You Missed It…
1) Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Spiced Doughnuts
I dusted off my doughnut pans and cranked open my first can of pumpkin, albeit prematurely.
The hit of Eric’s birthday party. I was left with a few scraps!
3) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Glazed Doughnuts
One of the craziest things I’ve ever made.
Stove-top, old fashioned easy cheeze sauce that comes together in minutes flat.
5) High Protein Tortilla Pizzas
I really did intend on saving Eric one…
6) Athens Honeymoon Photography
I’ve got the travel bug and you’re coming with me!
7) Chocolate Cake Batter Smoothie
You missed a spot.
Another way to sneak greens into your breakfast without tasting them.
9) Stuffed Mushroom Phyllo Roll & Mango Kale Salad
The beginning of my obsession with Phyllo.
10) Chocolate Chunk Toffee Bars
I made these for Eric when he was suffering from IMS.
11) How To Create Career Happiness FAQ
For a nice follow-up post (and great discussion!), check out this Graduation Fears that I posted a while back.
Out with the old, in with the new. Boy, were there mixed opinions on my header change!
Since many of you weren’t able to see my last Feel Good Tea Giveaway post, I thought it would be fun to have a giveaway today.
In honour of my favourite Canadian athletic store, I’m purchasing a $50 Lululemon gift card and giving it away to one lucky random winner. To enter, simply leave one comment below.
Contest will run until Wednesday. Goodluck!
[Contest Finished]
I would love to receive a lulu gift card from you!!
Thanks for helping me spend my “me” time in a productive way. I have so many new recipes to try! Thanks Angela!.
I have just purchased my very first yoga outfit from Lululemon – thanks to my Canadian colleague Lauren from BC. But I cannot say no to buy a pair of summer shorts as well :)
As someone who has never been lucky in such lucky random competitions, let’s see what comes up :-D
PS. I was able to access to all your blog posts in the past week. Nevertheless it is comforting to hear that you are doing fine! Hope Eric gets well soon x
Love all the recipes. I’m on day 2 of Green Monster breakfast and loving it. Thank you! Also love lululemon!!
Glad you’re back lol!
I love this blog and it’s how I found out about lululemon!….a store I’m now obsessed with ;)
Would love to enter your giveaway -can I, please ;-) , even though UK based??
Thanks for writing such a wonderful and honest blog.. It has really been a pleasure reading it and the pictures are gorgeous. Keep up the good work. :)
Oh man. Pick me?
Now that I am on Maternity leave, I am starting to understand the importance of balancing work and life, therefore I would understand if you took a few days off :) Although I am so inspired by your story and following what your heart enjoys…xoxo I am enjoying making some of the meals that I can eat at home and that wouldn’t be as easy to try while working. Lululemon isn’t really in the maternity leave budget, but would be a welcome addition to the “at home…accept your post baby body wardrobe”. Thanks for the daily smile.
I’ve heard their clothes are great!
yay lulemon! i would loooooooooooooooove to win this. it’s my birthday week, too!
What a great end to the summer (and unfortunate start to the school year) than a Lululemon giveaway!!! :-)
Great giveaway. Made your no bake double chocolate torte the other night to accompany some raspberry wine that we’ve been saving! Ohhhhhh so delicious!! Thanks as always for all the great recipes!
Love lulu!!!!
Thanks for this giveaway opportunity! Love lulu lemon & LOVE your site!
Glad you’re back :) love that two out of the twelve are donuts!!
Thanks for such a great giveaway :) Also, I need to get a doughnut pan to try out those doughnut recipes :)
I love your blog and follow you religiously. Next up today…..chocolate cake battter smoothie!
I’ve been eyeing up that store for so long I’d love to win the giveway! All that food looks fantastical by the way! YUMMY! I now have a craving for doughnuts and I can’t wait for fall, I live in the Midwest and we were hit with some pretty intense heat so I’m looking forward to crisp fall air and cuddling up in sweats with hot cocoa. Ahhh…the things that dreams are made of. Have a wonderful day!
All of these look delicious! I could really use some new workout pants to help get me back into my exercise routine :)