5 min.Prep Southwest Salad

I have been trying to eat healthier, as I have come to realize I am in a mid twenties body crisis. (aka time to head to the gym) My body was in a teeny bopper stage (or at least I would like to think so)  for a couple years after giving birth but yeah. Things are changing. It may have a lot to do with the fact I am just as satisfied eating my toddler's leftover lunch of dino chicken nuggets or mac and cheese to save time and effort. or just flat out being lazy. 

I have also been trying to make an effort to buy less canned goods. Too many chemicals. 

Yesterday, for lunch I whipped up this quick Southwest Salad. I had made fresh black beans a couple days ago-- btw these are awesome to have cooked in your fridge and make a quick side addition to any meal or side addition. They have high nutritional values. 

Southwest Salad

Ingredients

Fresh Spinach 

1/4 of a whole tomato (diced)

1/2 of an Avocado 

1/3 cup of black beans

Shredded Cheese (Taco Style)

Makes 1 salad. 

Make sure you rinse all of your veggies. Cut the avocado into squares. Cut the tomato into squares. Serve enough spinach to where it covers the plate you are using. (A generous portion) Then just place all the toppings over the spinach. And Vuala. 

You can also add a piece of grilled Salmon or Chicken over the top of the salad for some extra protein. 

Bon Apetite. 

xoxo

Elda 

Weekending.

Happy Monday!! We are slowly adjusting again to this summer rainy weather we've been having lately, here in South Florida. Now hold on to your mom jeans because our weekend sure was crazy...

Saturday morning I escaped for much needed "me" time. Solo retail therapy always does the trick. I got these two pieces. They were both steals, I just couldn't pass up. Very pleased. 

top || sandals

And now I have to brag a little...I came home to find Gus had taken the kiddos to the park, fed them lunch and were ready for nap time!! Brownie points for the hubby!! He'e a keeper ;) 

Later, we joined some friends for some Pizza Making at Brio! Kidgits at the Simon Malls always have great events for the kids! be sure to check them out! 

We did some carousel riding, ice cream eating and of course, a quick visit at the American Girl store which ended in the temper tantrum of the century(on Olivia's end) over the Bitty Baby Double stroller. Yep, we were THAT family with the screaming child. 

Then, Sunday was a  day of relaxing. The boys went and got us donuts for breakfast. We did a little organizing. A lot of movie watching and excessive amounts of coffee drinking ( for Gus and I) and donut eating. (there goes the low carb diet I'm supposed to be on). 

I did some grocery Shopping and that was about it. 

Told ya it was crazy ;) 

Hope you had a great weekend too!! 

xoxo

Elda 

hello summer.

Happy National Donut Day!!! I am sure your Instagram feed is overflowing with pictures of donuts so just in case you wanted to see another... here is the one I posted this morning ;) 

I hope you stopped by your local Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme for your free donut! 

I haven't been by to say hello in a bit due to the lack of time. Between the stomach virus that hit Gus Jr last week (yuckkkk) and all of the End of the year festivities, I was that crazy mom running around like a chicken with her head cut off. no joke. 

Wednesday was Gus' last day of preschool until August....can I say FINALLY!!!! And also, I am going to brag for two minutes...sorry i'm not sorry but we are so proud of our sweet boy as he received the overall outstanding Student award for his class!!! 

And just like that...

It is officially summer and I am thrilled!!! 

After donuts for breakfast this morning to celebrate National Donut Day we stopped by story-time at our local library and that was a total hit... 

I foresee a lot of story-time this summer. 

Happy Weeekending my friends!!! 

xoxo

Elda