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Five Awesome Things Friday

August 15, 2014 by MCM Mama 24 Comments

Today is a free topic day for the Friday Five link up with Courtney, Mar, and Cynthia, so I’m going to share a few things that are making me happy this week.

1. Old school exercise with my boys.  I’m pretty sure my butt is going to hurt at the race on Saturday.

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2. Veggies, veggies, and more veggies.  I’ve probably eaten my weight in cucumbers, as well as a ridiculous number of kohlrabi, okra, tomatoes, and corn.  My mom grows everything except the corn in her garden, so it’s super fresh and all organic.  Yummy!

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3.  Block Island Organic sunblock – This was given to me to try for free.  I love it.  I’ve long had a preference for titanium and zinc based sunblocks, but I get tired of looking even whiter than I am.  This awesome sunblock goes on easily and actually blends in really well.  As an added bonus for me, it smells good (I’m super sensitive to perfumed stuff).  Even better, it’s on sale right now on their website and if you use code mcmmama, you get 20% off the already reduced price. (Code expires on 8/18)

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4. Not only do I get amazing veggies when I visit my parents, I get good beer.  My parents got new next door neighbors last year and not only are they good people, they make good beer.  Yes, that’s exactly what I want in a neighbor.  (Think I can convince one of my neighbors to start brewing?)

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5. This. Toasted.Sticky.Sweet.Goodness

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Bonus: I get to introduce Kim to the goodness that is Wisconsin this weekend. On the agenda: beer, brats, fresh veggies, and a half marathon.

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  1. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    August 15, 2014 at 7:20 am

    Those veggies look absolutely delicious! Yum! And a next door neighbor who brews beer? If only we could pick and choose our neighbors based on that requirement!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Friday Five – August 20thMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      I know! I just pick my friends that way. ;o)

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  2. Christine says

    August 15, 2014 at 7:37 am

    Ohhh smores…. to die for!!!
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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Yes. Indeed.

      Reply
  3. Chaitali says

    August 15, 2014 at 8:48 am

    Those veggies and the marshmallows look great! You’re making Wisconsin sound super delicious 🙂
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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Wisconsin = lots of eating LOL.

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  4. Kim @ (Just) Trying says

    August 15, 2014 at 9:22 am

    At the airport in PDX right now! Taking the long way to get to you, via Seattle and Minneapolis. Looking forward to all that Wisconsin has to offer. You may turn me and make me a beer fan yet!
    Kim @ (Just) Trying recently posted…Three Things ThursdayMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      Hope you had a fun time! It was awesome to see you again.

      Reply
  5. April @ RunTheGreatWideSomewhere says

    August 15, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Oh man, I may have to move there now! I think #1 may be the best workout ever!

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      I keep trying to convince my husband, but the winters can be awful.

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  6. Ashley says

    August 15, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Wow could there be any more motivation for going to your parents?!
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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      I know, right? The best part is that I don’t have to make the meal decisions. I just get told what to chop. So nice to get a break from meal planning LOL.

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  7. Samantha@foodfitfamfriends says

    August 15, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I am going to my niece’s skating party this weekend and I can’t wait! Hopefully I don’t break anything!
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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:54 pm

      It was amazing how fast the ability to skate came back…

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  8. Deborah Brooks says

    August 15, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    I’m obsessed with corn and tomatoes too right now. Hope you are enjoying your vacation.
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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:54 pm

      I can’t grow tomatoes in my yard, so I love coming home in August. It’s always fun to relax here.

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  9. Jade says

    August 15, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    I love marshmallows. The smore part I don’t really care about, marshmallows is where it is at. Last summer at a family camping trip, I had completed a 18 mile training run one day so that evening I know I overate what I exactly burned that day in marshmallows but it was all worth it being roasted over a fire!
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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:53 pm

      I may have eaten a whole lot more marshmallows than I did s’mores, but what happens in Wisconsin, stays in Wisconsin.

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  10. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    August 15, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    Hope you are having a great trip!!

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      I miss my friends, but it’s awesome to hang with my family.

      Reply
  11. Jennifer says

    August 16, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    Looks like a great time in Wisconsin. The vegetables look delicious.. I want some corn on the cob stat!
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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      Yes, lots of yummy veggies. I think I might OD LOL.

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  12. Heather Runs Thirteen Point One says

    August 17, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    Great things happening for you this week! Love this list – I don’t think I could pick a favorite. I really want to get a garden going next year for some fresh veggies. My father-in-law has tomatoes, and I’m anxiously awaiting for them to be ready. My husband is a home brewer – great perks of being married to one 🙂
    Heather Runs Thirteen Point One recently posted…friday five: free fridayMy Profile

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    • MCM Mama says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:51 pm

      My husband used to brew, but we haven’t brewed in ages. Good thing there are so many other good brewers out there…

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