I’m gonna get super trendy and Instagram-worthy with you today. And you know what? I’m ok with that because delicious food, no matter how trendy, is always ok in my book.
If you’ve never heard of sweet potato toast, you’re probably wondering what I’m talking about. Is it toast with sweet potato on it? A sweet potato shoved in a toaster? A new rapper that all the young whipper snappers are listening to? 
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Whew! I feel like this past month or so has been not-my-normal-routine crazy and it’s not over yet. Last week I was in Mt. Prospect helping out my mom and starting tomorrow I’m headed to Hoffman Estates to help out my sister and brother-in-law by dog sitting.
Oh. And add moving in less than a month to the list. 
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I like big salads and I cannot lie. Like, seriously. The bigger the salad, the happier I am.
And I’m not talking boring old salads. I like to dress those things up. Salads are an excellent way to fill up with a ton of veggies and they are good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I know, I’ve had one for each meal. 
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I have some on-the-road food/snack ideas for you today because traveling doesn’t mean you have to eat at the gas station or stop at every fast food place known to man.
With a little careful and simple planning, you can have some healthy things ready for your road trip or a busy day away from home. You want things that are easily portable, taste good, and don’t necessarily need to be warm or cold. I know that sounds like a tall order but it can be done! 
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I’m learning that I need to take rest days from exercise, spend time outside, find a way to laugh each day, take frequent deep breaths, and spend some time in the quiet without technology and social media constantly buzzing around.
This type of self-care is new to me but I am noticing a difference. I remain calm longer, smile easier, and feel like I’m actually living life rather than focusing all my energy on being healthy. 
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Life Healthfully Lived 