Sat 12 Nov

There are things going on today that we likely need to check out although I'm having extreme wishes to stay at home and do nothing. Responsibility will win out, I fear. Need to do the Community Day coupon sale at Younkers as I usually find good deals on Christmas things for Grandma such as sweatshirts and stretchy pants that she likes. Ski swap is today if we want to get cross country ski boots that fit or possibly look at snowshoes. Sigh, onward.

Actually had a good time doing the Younkers thing. Not nearly as many items on sale as other years (so we didn't spend as much). Did find a new winter coat for Grandma that has both a zipper and toggle buttons so if the zipper proves too difficult, the buttons should be sufficient. It is a wool blend 3/4 length in a nice not-too-bold plaid. She had so much trouble with her coat last year that this should be a welcome gift - I hope. I had a free eye shadow demo at the Clinique counter which qualified me for a free full-size eye shadow palette, and purchasing a bottle of a fragrance I had run out of got me a whole bunch more freebies from Estee Lauder. We tried out the new Brunch Kitchen that replaced IHop. I had heard that it was decent and we were quite pleased. They modified their special for me and got the requests correct which pleased me. I had them leave out the scrambled eggs and viniagrette from my chicken crepes. Should have axed the hollandaise also; it was very tasty but I could have done without the calories. Dad got a salad with his lunch and they brought a big bowl of fresh mixed dark greens with a light toss of viniagrette so there was enough for me to share.

I ordered a set of 3 Pilates videos that came with a toning ball and 2 resistance bands from Woot. I did the one with the toning ball today and I consider I made a good investment as it had me groaning and sore. Each one is 50 min plus so I should be able to use them in the morning.


Food:

8:15 am 2 eggs over easy, 2 slices cinnamon raisin toast, 2 tsp soft margarine, 1/4 med cantaloupe, 124 g strawberries, coffee
12:15 pm 1/2 portion of salad w/chopped tomatoes and viniagrette, 2 crepes, 1 c chopped chicken breast, 1 oz Swiss cheese, 1/2 c spinach, 1/4 c chopped tomatoes, 1/4 c hollandaise sauce, coffee
6:45 pm 1 c Sweetened Wheatfuls, 1/2 c light original soy milk, large Fireside apple w/cinnamon sugar, 32 g (small) chocolate croissant


Exercise:

5:40-6;30 pm Pilates Toning Ball DVD