This week flew by < – not complaining, not one bit.
I was super busy this week between my son’s soccer games after school (I made it to the correct fields this time!) and I had a blast at BizBash, which is an event industry annual show in Manhattan.
Although I was technically in attendance for my social media/content work for AllSeated, I doubled the experience as a mom planning her son’s Bar Mitzvah…and a girl who really enjoys candy.
How cool is this – a giant gumball machine which you can have at your event to dispense whatever you want. This one had Baked By Melissa Cupcakes!
I also spotted New York City Marathon Banners, I cannot believe it’s this Sunday. So excited for Michele and all of the other runners 🙂
As busy as we were this week, our dinner meal planning in advance thing worked out nice and was a big help. We stuck to the plan almost completely which definitely made my life a little easier in that it was one less thing to discuss with my son.
Between getting him up in the morning and out the door for school, requesting that he complete his homework, go to Hebrew school without a fight and take a shower in a timely fashion, not needing to ask him what he wanted for dinner in addition to all of my other nagging was a pleasure.
I am still obsessed with Japanese sweet potatoes, adding the roasted wedges anywhere that I can.
On the menu for next week:
notes:
*I want to try making Michele’s crispy paleo chicken nuggets for my son so I am thinking to use the same “breading” for an eggplant version for me. I will let you know how it goes!
*Pizza night is usually Tuesday around here but my son has a pizza party at school on Monday so there’s that.
*Stir Fry bowls are a favorite since they are so easy and customizable so they are making a repeat appearance.
*Loaded baked potatoes are purposely scheduled for Friday to give me energy for Saturday’s long run.
There’s always a chance I deviate from the plan and reheat some of my meatless meatballs – seriously, they are so good and great reheated for a quick weeknight dinner.
Most importantly, there are ALWAYS roasted vegetables involved at dinner, but you had to know that, right? 😉
Have a very Happy Halloween and a great weekend!
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Which candy are you most looking forward to tomorrow?
Who is running a Halloween race or the New York City Marathon?!?
Are you currently planning a wedding/Bar Mitzvah/large fun event?
That dress is…. something else. We are goign to attempt to meal plan ish for this upcoming week. No promises!
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Attempting is good! Even if you stick to only half of what you plan, it’s still something.
Thanks for the well wishes and shout out – I’m all nerves now but so excited! Hope you like the chicken nuggets! I think for us the seasoning blend with the breading was the winner. Enjoy Halloween!
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Rest up, you will do amazing!
Baked potatoes are a favorite pre-long run dinner of mine as well! Hope you have a great weekend, Meredith!
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Totally live on potatoes, especially the night before a long run/race.
I need that cupcake dispenser! That would complete my house
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Right? How cool
I’m running the Dash to the Finish 5K tomorrow, then cheering on for NYCM at Mile 17 on Sunday. That industry show looks fantastic…maybe someday I’ll open a GF bakery and do stuff like that 🙂
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Good luck tomorrow! Great weather both days.
I’m actually starting to feel like I need to start meal planning a little bit, just so that I don’t end up eating cereal and/or baked snacks for dinner so often. I used to be so good about putting a lot of time into my meals, but now I just can’t be bothered.
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I don’t love to be bothered thinking about it in advance, it really helps me though in terms of figuring out what my son will have for dinner. I am pretty good at winging it, so long as I have my staples in the house.
I so miss going to Dylan’s Candy Bar! So much fun.
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I know, right? We used to have a Dylan’s at the mall, it was so fun! Now if I want it, I have to be in the city.
Thats a good idea to make the eggplant the same way as the chicken nuggets! I love using almond flour to bread chicken- makes for an easy but good meal!
Not sure what kind of candy Il be eating today- some kind of chocolate for sure:)
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Planning meals for the week in advance can be a lil annoying at the time but if you can do it, it makes the week so much easier not having to spend time thinking about and making a decision as to what to make for dinner every night. Love loaded baked potatoes – versatile, good running fuel and pretty delicious too!
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That was a busy fun week! I’m excited for all the NYC runners too! I’m looking forward to seeing all the little trick or treaters and “tasting” the Reeses….lol
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Your meals from the past week look great! It’s awesome when everything going as planned – such a stress reliever! I would love a gumball machine full of cupcakes – what a fun idea!
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I love that Cupcake Gumball Machine!! I need one for my house haha!
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