Archive for May, 2010
Aerial Yoga: Week 16
This weekend was full of of wonderful highs and disappointing lows, but tonight I’m pretty content, so we’ll call it even. Friday after work, I went back to yin yoga for the second time. The first class I tried gave me a good stretch, but was a little smelly. This one went much better. I [...]Tags: aerial yoga
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
I found this granola bar recipe on Fake Ginger via FoodGawker. They turned out so yummy I ate three as I was cutting them for a photo this morning. It’s super simple and would be a great base recipe – you could add sunflower seeds or dried fruit to make it more healthy. 1/2 cup ... [...]Tags: food
Hula Hooping and the Sweat Pant Intervention
What a fantastic weekend! In circus class I managed to hold myself up in dolphin with no hands for the first time ever! This is where you swing on to the trapeze on your stomach and then balance and let go. Hello hip bruises! Then fall forward and catch the ropes with your knees. Painful ... [...]Tags: aerial yoga, family, food
2 Year Blogoversary
It’s SillyGrrl.com’s two year anniversary. As a gift to myself for two years of recipes, outfits and gratuitous puppy photos, I put together a new layout. Did you know I’m a secret goth? I even made updated buttons to match… I started blogging in high school and continued thr [...]Tags: blogging
Summers at the Lake
Longtime Detroit Tiger broadcaster, Ernie Harwell died last night at the age of 92. For most people he brings back memories of sunny days at Tiger Stadium, beer and hot dogs, and cheering crowds. But for me, the sound of his voice brings back an even better memory. [ My brother and I at my ... [...]Tags: family, those were the days
Brownie in a MugMugMug
Lately I need a little chocolate during my late-night TV watching + stretching. I’ve taken to making a brownie in a mug, of course I can’t just follow the recipe, I have to add a little cinnamon or peanut butter to the mix as well. Ingredients 4 Tbsp flour 4 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp cocoa ... [...]Tags: food
