FRIDAY FOOD AND FAVORITES-A GREEN BREAK

Friday, January 27, 2012

Happy Friday! I know for most people Friday is the day to celebrate the end of the work week and the beginning of a relaxing and fun weekend...right? Well, for me, as a Jewish wife and mom of 5 (and I'm sure I've said this before), the weekend can be my most hectic and potentially stressful time. But I'm not complaining...no! I mean was it just last weekend when all my kids except one were away, and my house was way too quiet? So bring on the mess, the noise, the laundry, and the chaos...bring it on baby!! 

Friday Food:

One of the things I started doing on the weekends is preparing my food for the following week. I actually try to think of what I may need for the following week while I'm shopping for Shabbos! It's really important that I eat healthy and I'm always rushing to get out in the mornings. So when I saw this idea on Pinterest, I thought this would be a fabulous feature for my Friday food. Basically, you buy some mason jars (available at your local craft store like Michaels),  add your dressing first, then whatever you want in your salad, and then your greens last. Supposedly, as long as your greens don't touch the dressing these little salads will last nicely for a few days. All you have to do in the morning is grab one and go. When you're ready to eat just give your jar a shake and enjoy!
Now for my Friday Favorites:

The weather's been pretty nasty over the last few days. The cold grey skies have been putting a damper over everything, so when I saw this gorgeous photo on the Buzz Blog it really brightened my day and I decided to do a post on glorious green. Green is a neutral color found in nature, and I find it to be extremely soothing and cheerful. Think about how you feel in a meadow surrounded by lush trees. So in the midst of a cold and gloomy winter, when little green can be found, why not take a fresh break? 

VIA THE BUZZ BLOG

Here are some of my favorite finds in green:
Happy Shopping!
(Retail therapy works wonders too!)


Aren't they gorgeous??
Have an amazing weekend!
xo
Sharon
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25 comments

  1. yumm, and i love green as well ;-)

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  2. the shabbos buzz. i love it too!

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  3. WOW- that is such a great idea for preparing food for the next week. I love that! I also love all your pretty emerald green finds!


    XO,

    Sam
    www.ThePeakofTresChic.com

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  4. Those salads are such a great idea!! I'll have to try them next week :)
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Caitlin
    www.my-grandmothers-gucci.blogspot.com

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  5. Awesome idea! Reminds me of those salads I see packed in cups at Whole Foods. That skirt is gorg! Happy weekend!

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  6. Dear Sharon
    TYSM for your lovely kind comments over on my blog; really made my day :-)
    Your blog is wonderful. I'm now following, and still can't believe you are a mother of 5 and you look SO gorgeous. Clearly you have being a "yummy-mummy" down to a fine art xx

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  7. Lovely finds. I might try the salad in the jar for quick lunches.

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  8. That BCBG clutch is gorgeous! Have a great weekend :)

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  9. Such a good idea - I saw the salad jars on pinterest too and have been meaning to try some...And I'm dying over that conservatory!

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  10. I love this green tone! I want new green pieces for this season! :)

    ♥,
    Minna
    Missingsparkles.com

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  11. ooohh fabulous!! I gotta try the food idea..

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  12. what a lovely post! hope you have a great weekend! I am off to NJ for work Mon thru Thurs , should be an interesting week

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  13. Gorgeous greens...have a wonderful weekend!!

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  14. I love the visuals in this post, green always draws me in! The salad in a jar, perfect idea, give it a shake, place in a bowl and it is ready to eat.. Great job..

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  15. That salad idea is a great idea and I'll have to give it a try. Every year about this time I seem to be drawn to pea green or grass green and I think it's because of snow and the gray days so wonderful post.

    Enjoy your weekend!
    XX
    Debra~

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  16. Mason jar salads...Loven that idea ;)
    I also love the green on the python clutch!!

    XX,
    Miranda

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  17. What a lovely combination of preciousness. xx's

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  18. Sharon,
    I'm loving this post! Yesterday was a dreary day - but today, thank goodness, the sun has returned!

    You're on my blog roll now! :)

    Hang in there this weekend - love that salad tip, too!
    ~ elizabeth

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  19. Sharon,
    I'm loving this post! Yesterday was a dreary day - but today, thank goodness, the sun has returned!

    You're on my blog roll now! :)

    Hang in there this weekend - love that salad tip, too!
    ~ elizabeth

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  20. Good evening!
    Happy New Year!
    Health, luck and love!

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  21. I love that mason jar salad idea--I saw it on Pinterest and am planning to try it sometime! My favorite salad lately is kale salad with honey dijon dressing! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  22. Great idea for the salad! I love green too and have decorated much of the house with it. Bring the outside inside.

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  23. That salad shake idea is awesome. I so have to try that. HAHAHA
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  24. I heard green is the call of 2012, and I can't wait! These are beautiful choices :)

    XX Kathryn

    http://lacoquettedelamode.wordpress.com/

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