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My Favorites Issue 12

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Today is already My Favorites Issue 12, even though I’m doing them on Fridays more sporadically vs. weekly now. I do love sharing my favorites because I know that when I read these roundups from other people, I always find new and interesting things.

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  1. The Art of Memoir. One of my favorite people out here on the West Coast sent me the link to this book. She said I’d love it because, well, you know, Gravel Roads. It looks awesome, and I need to order.
  2. Hiking shoes. Basically obsessed with the  Monty Loe Shoe in the Sage/Lichen color from Ridgemont Outfitters. In fact, I need to get another pair or two. I like that style in the blue color + these that are higher. I have been wearing them almost daily, even though I’m not hiking daily. They are so comfortable, and this pair feels “Earthy,” which is a look I love. I would recommend them to anyone!  Hiking Yosemite sarahkayhoffman.com Ridgemont Outfitters Hiking Shoes Women
  3. Brazen Racing. Alright, I recently shared with you how much I loved my first Brazen Race. The excitement has not dwindled, not even a little bit. So I’m going for it and racing in the ones on September 2 (yes, next weekend!), October 21, November 4, December 9, and January 1 (all are 13.1 miles and above). I’ve also decided to make the November 4th one the biggest race I’ve ever done – 30K at 4,254 feet of elevation. More later.
  4. My new camera. A local photographer friend sold me her Canon 5D Mark II. This is a huge upgrade from what I had been using for all food photography, and I could not be more excited about it!  My Favorites Issue 12 sarahkayhoffman.com Canon 5D Mark II
  5. Califia Pecan Caramel Creamer. I picked this up a couple weeks back at Berkeley Bowl (see below), and I’m not sure how I’ve ever lived my life without it. We are currently out, but I must get it back in our lives ASAP. It is soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, carrageenan-free, kosher, vegan, and BPA-free.
  6. Maybe We All Need a Little Les Balance. I say it all the time, and I’m not the only one saying it, “You need more balance in your life.” This article presents a whole other side to the argument, and you know what? It really resonated with me. What are your thoughts on it?
  7. This bowl. We had these bowls for dinner on Wednesday night. Everything about it was perfection, but most notably the beautiful Jade Pearl Ramen Noodles from Lotus Foods (client). It’s rice ramen, and no gluten or nasty ingredients are contained in the noodle (which I have to mention because people have been messaging me on Instagram to find out how I can eat ramen.) This is how.  My Favorites Issue 12 sarahkayhoffman.com Lotus Foods Jade Pearl Rice Ramen Noodle Bowl
  8. Berkeley Bowl. This is the best grocery store I have ever been to in my life. And I’m sorry that this is only relevant for you in the Bay Area, but I’m basically obsessed. If you are in the Bay Area and have never been, hop in the car today and go. There is an entire side of the grocery store dedicated to produce. Everything you can think of is there, provided in both Organic and conventional. I’m going to a conference in San Francisco today and hoping to make a pit stop there after.  
  9. PBJ. Don’t even ask me why, but there are days of the month when I just crave a PBJ. I recently created and published both the Purely Cacao Peanut Butter (yes! The original A Loving Spoon recipe) + a Raspberry Chia Seed Jam, and then I took this photo. Everyone has been asking about the bread. This is Dave’s Killer, which is not gluten free, so the littles and Ryan ate this, but when I eat bread, I usually choose the Essential Baking Company Gluten Free bread, Mikey’s bread, or anything else I can find that’s Paleo or gluten free.  My Favorites Issue 12 sarahkayhoffman.com PBJ Purely Cacao Peanut Butter + Raspberry Chia Seed Jam Organic

What are you loving this week? 

Have a beautiful weekend, friends!

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Xox,
SKH

My Favorites Issue 10

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I can’t believe I’m already 10 issues in on this. Today we are already at my favorites issue 10. So let’s dive in!

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Organic Liquid Coconut Oil with Garlic giveaway! This week I wrote a post for my SIBO friends called, “Garlic and SIBO.” I told you that I would be doing a giveaway for it, so if you click HERE you can enter to win the Organic Liquid Coconut Oil with Garlic.

Nikki’s Dark Chocolate Coconut Butter. If you buy 5 jars, then shipping is free. So there’s that. And 5 jars around this house don’t last long. I’ve been digging in the chocolate one these past couple nights.  My Favorites Issue 10 sarahkayhoffman.com Nikki's Coconut Butter Dark Chocolate Fudge

Which reminds me….

This quote. Ah, yes. You can understand. (You totally want to PIN THIS QUOTE for later. 🙂 ) My Favorites Issue 10 sarahkayhoffman.com Quote Quotes

iheart_target. You, too? ‘Nuff said.

AIP Bread. I don’t think I’ll ever stop talking about this stuff. We had burgers last weekend, so I made a batch to host the burger. One “loaf” only lasts one meal usually, which is totally fine because it costs like $1.50.  My Favorites Issue 10 sarahkayhoffman.com Sarah Kay Hoffman AIP Bread

Bean Bytes. My friend Lindsay does her own version of favorites each week and calls them Bean Bytes. She is really amazing, and if you’re looking for another list like this to follow (also a mom, into Crossfit, an RD, etc.) check out her weekly Bean Bytes.

Unroll.Me. Have you heard of this service? Quickly clean up your Inbox with all the junk you don’t want sent your way any longer.

Sleep. I’ve been sleeping a ton this week as part of recovery, and, other than Wednesday night when Samarah was up 7 times (yes, literally 7), I’ve been doing awesome. 8-10 hours per night like a champ!

PBJ. It’s the most bizarre thing, but like once every other month, I get a strong urge for PBJ. So I made some last week, and it was soThe Essential Baking Company good. This sandwich: bread, PB from the A Loving Spoon PB E-book (duh), and Crofter’s Organic Strawberry Jam. It’s plum season, so last night I made a batch of homemade Plum Chia Jam that I can’t wait to try on this sandwich. If you hurry, you can see it on my Instagram Stories.  My Favorites Issue 10 sarahkayhoffman.com PB&J

What are you loving this week? 

Have a beautiful weekend, friends!

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SKH

My Favorites Issue 9

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The truth is that this week has been a struggle finding the energy to do anything, but here we are, Friday, and I have my favorites issue 9 to share with you.

More next week on energy and life.

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The Compassion Experience. Have you heard of it? It’s coming to Livermore, California next weekend, and I’d love to go.

Hemp History Week. It’s this week, and even though I didn’t have the time or energy to devote a whole blog post to hemp this week, if you click HERE to can learn all about it (and that it’s not marijuana), how to include it in your kid’s diets, and more. My kids love it.  My Favorites Issue 9 sarahkayhoffman.com Samarah Hemp History Week 2017

Lattes. I am kind of addicted to lattes as of late. I’ve been drinking them after long runs for more calories, and I dig them. Do you like lattes or just black coffee?  My Favorites Issue 9 sarahkayhoffman.com Lattes

Porch mornings and nights. It’s that time of year….hot all day, which means that the mornings and evenings are nicely manageable outside. I love being on our porch first thing in the morning.

Running shorts. It has taken me years to run in shorts. But now I am, and when it’s this hot, I think I’d be crazy to ever not wear them again. I got these from Target a few days before the race. And I love them!  My Favorites Issue 9 Sarah Kay Hoffman See Jane Run Half Marathon June 2018

“Cup of Happy” Coffee Mug. Whatever is in this mug is totally a cup of happy, so I adore this saying. Papyrus sells them, and you can grab yours HERE.  My Favorites Issue 9 sarahkayhoffman.com Cup of Happy Papyrus

To Raise Better Kids, Say No. Well then.

Burgers. ‘Tis the season. And if you want to make an awesome one, try this: My AIP Bread for the bun, organic beef, avocado, roasted peppers, and Wildbrine Red Beed and Red Cabbage.  My Favorites Issue 9 sarahkayhoffman.com AIP Burgers

French Press. I finally got a French Press because I needed one for some client photography. This one is so sleek and beautiful.

JicaChips. I’m basically obsessed with these. I have all flavors, but so far have only been digging in the Sea Salt ones (their most basic). Totally legit, and they will be coming along for our road trip this summer!  My Favorites Issue 9 sarahkayhoffman.com JicaChips Sea Salt

Go Macro. I worked on a client project that combined Go Macro + Delighted By Dessert Hummus this past week. I’m officially a Go Macro fan. I have their Variety Pack, but so far have only tried the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip which is killer. It’s not Paleo, so they could not be added as a favorite Paleo bar, but I should do another post on fave bars in general, yes?!  My Favorites Issue 9 sarahkayhoffman.com Go Macro and Delighted By Dessert Hummus

What are you loving this week? 

Have a beautiful weekend, friends!

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Xox,
SKH

My Favorites Issue 8

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This week flew by so fast that I barely made my favorites issue 8. 

But never fear, I am here. 

Before I get to my favorites, I have to be honest. I bought a pack of Nutpods. They were Whole30 Approved, and I was really, really excited about them (even given their pricey tag). I tried all 3 flavors. They fell super short. In fact, I thought they were disgusting. Even Ryan couldn’t do them. I threw out more than we consumed. Am I crazy? Ever had them?

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The coolest thing I found this last week was through Shauna Niequist’s podcast. First things first, subscribe to her podcast. It’s brand new, but I’m so excited for it. I have only listened to one episode so far, which is what actually made my favorites list this week. It’s Episode 2 with Heather Avis. Heather is the adoptive mama to 3. Two of the children have Down syndrome, and two of them are also from the foster care system. So many things that she said resonated with me. In fact, I also ordered her book, “The Lucky Few,” and after I read several pages I’ll decide if it will be our next book club book!

Small Handheld Stick Blender. I already have an Immersion Blender, but on Wednesday I ordered the Nestpark Portable Drink Mixer. I was at one of my clients, and the CEO had an idea for something he wanted me to create. I quick headed to Amazon and ordered this. We shall see how my creation turns out!

Popsicle molds. I’ve been feverishly perfecting my Rice Pudding Pop recipe, and to do so, I wanted the best popsicle molds, so I bought Onyx Stainless Steel Popsicle Mold. Verdict? Flawless. Love it! 

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And these Rice Pudding Pops…..OMG. I can’t wait to share the recipe with y’all soon! They are actually called –> Peach Rice Pudding Pops and they are dairy free, but totally full of creamy, fatty goodness! And sugar (but far less than a traditional recipe. Balance, guys, balance). 🙂

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Mint Chocolate Popsicles. If you’ve never tried my Mint Chocolate Popsicles, then I recommend you grab those popsicle molds and get moving on it. They are still a favorite in our house. I’m going to create more popsicle recipes this summer, so stay tuned. Also, let me know if there is a popsicle type/flavor you’d like to see me create!

Client letters. Last week I did a photoshoot for a client who loved every last image. I am shooting almost daily now for clients, but sometimes I get a message that just makes me stand back and say, “Yes, this is exactly my niche – right where I’m supposed to be.” Here was part of the message, “You are changing XYZ’s branding presence one picture at a time.”

For Amiya’s 1st birthday, we got her 4 headbands from Birdie Baby Boutique, per a Facebook recommendation when I was looking for cute headbands. They finally arrived last night, and they are absolutely adorable. Once her adoption is finalized, you’ll see the full scrumptious version. 

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Cafe Gratitude opened in Beverly Hills. You may or may not have heard of this unbelievable restaurant, but they just opened their Beverly Hills location. For all my Midwest friends, if you ever come out to California to tour Beverly Hills, stop in! I’m hoping to make it down there sooner rather than later.

Mighty Sticks. Organic Prairie has done it again! They sent me these sticks, and we love them! Full disclosure: I did not eat the Teriyaki one, but Ryan did and is a fan. I am digging the Original Mighty Stick.

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Foster and Foster Adoption Mamas. I, very randomly, met another foster adoption mama yesterday. Their little is almost two, still not adopted, and birth mother has appealed the court’s decision. This mama was a firecracker and I loved that about her. Each time I meet a “me, too” mama I feel like there’s a mama’s circle I really belong to in California.

Memorial Day Weekend! And finally, it’s Memorial Day Weekend. I love this weekend so much because it signifies the beginning to longer days, adventure, pool, and sun, sun, sun. This is going to be an incredible summer! We are taking the kids on a road trip in a few weeks (which I can’t wait to share about), and there are a few other things big things that are going to be happening on my blog, namely the introduction of Amiya and the story of Amiya and Isaiah or Amiya and Samarah.

Have a beautiful weekend, friends!

Tell me if you’re loving anything from this past week.

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SKH

My Favorites Issue 7

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Even though I was around this week here and there, I felt mostly disconnected from my blog, but alas, it’s Friday so time for my favorites issue 7.

I have been super busy with work this past week. All good things and all time well spent, but instead of blogging every single spare second, I’ve been trying to keep up and ahead on all client projects. And speaking of which, I started updating my portfolio again. If I don’t do this every couple of weeks it gets super outdated, since I’m producing so much these days. Love. Love. Love.

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My Favorites Issue 6

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It’s Friday and the world looks a little brighter today because Ryan is coming home from traveling. The weeks he’s gone are hard, and not always because they are “hard,” but because I just miss having another adult around to talk to at night. Soooooo…..he’s home today and it’s my favorites issue 6 day. Friday morning. Winning.

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