Post-Workout Milkshake {Yep, Milkshake!}

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As promised, we have a healthy ice cream idea for you [pause of shock].  That's right, healthy!  We've teamed up with our good friend Libby at Studio Sculpt Pilates to bring you two fantastic post-workout milkshakes.  That's right, a little Breyers ice cream after your next workout, what could be better?!? 

A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition tells us that ice cream can promote a surge in insulin which will lessen post-workout protein breakdown.  Read more: http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/gain_ten_pounds_of_muscle/Make_One_Snack_Ice_Cream.php#ixzz2cWV1pUsY

Without further ado, here are two of Libby's original Green Milkshake recipes.  Simply throw all of the ingredients in your blender and voila, you've got the perfect post-workout milkshake!

Antioxidant Overload!
3/4 cup Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla

1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup pineapple
1 cup kale or spinach

3/4 cup of water

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Post Workout Recovery Shake

3/4 cup Breyers No Sugar Added Vanilla

2 Tbs Peanut Butter
1 Banana

2 Tbs of Ground Flax Seeds

3/4 cup of water

Blend and Enjoy!  And don't forget to check out the Pilates tips Libby shared with us back in June.

Breyers Delicious Moments

In addition to the fabulous Party Planning Tips you’ve come to expect from the Clueless Chick, is bringing you all sorts of fun ideas to create Breyers Delicious Moments throughout the summer.  What could be more fun than cold ice cream on a hot summer day?  Don’t worry; we’ll have plenty of healthy delicious moments ideas too!  

I am thrilled to be working with Breyers and I can’t wait to share with you more exclusive recipes, product sneak peeks and host some fun giveaways!  The Breyers summer of Delicious Moments where you can enter even more contests online and enjoy some Yummyfun tips from Clare Crespo continues so don't forget to enter today.

Until next time,

Jennifer

aka Chick #1

p.s. Thanks Libby!  Can't wait for my next workout ;-)

HOT Nursery & Newborn Must Haves {My Carolina Today}

My Carolina Today 09.27.13

Today I had the pleasure of sharing my list of HOT Nursery & Newborn Must Haves!  For a first time mom, setting up a nursery can seem a bit overwhelming with hundreds of products to choose from. So, as usual we have done the heavy lifting for you :-)

Here are some of the hottest new nursery and newborn must haves as well as new spins on some old favorites:

• Woombie. A NEW baby swaddler with style. 
• Uniquely designed to be snug enough to keep baby swaddled and light weight enough to keep them comfy. 
• Find them here: Amazon, BabiesRUs, Woombie 

• Tortle. A cute little hat that PREVENTS Flat Head Syndrome. 
• Who doesn’t love a product that promotes baby’s health from a company on a mission?! 
• Find them here: BuyBuyBaby and Tortle 

• Boppy. The perfect, washable, nursing pillow that we've loved for over 24 years. 
• We all know that a Boppy makes the perfect nursing pillow, but did you know that it can be used as a baby lounger at 2 months, for tummy time at 4 months and for sitting at 6 months?  This is the perfect product to do double duty in the nursery, living room or at grandma’s house. 
• Find them here: Buy Buy Baby

• WeeUrban. 100% certified organic cotton blanket to protect your newborn’s sensitive skin. 
• Organic cotton is all the rage, and this is one of the cutest organic blankets I have found. You can even pick up a matching outfit and bib. 
• Find them here: WeeUrban 

• MAM Pacifiers. An all-­time favorite pacifier designed with your newborn in mind. 
• A silky soft pacifier that is easy for a newborn to grasp and it’s stylish to boot! 
• Find them here: BabiesRUs

• AppeTEETHERS. A NEW and super cool teether that your little one (and daddy) will love. 
• Food shaped, non‐toxic, BPA Free, PVC Free, and Phthalate Free, invented by a mom/dad team. 
• Find them here: LittleToader and Amazon 

• Boon Fresh. NEW Diaper Changing Station, a stylish and sanitary alternative to old fashioned changing pads. 
• BPA and PVC-­free, super stylish, and there is a hook for baby’s favorite toy. 
• Find them here: Amazon 

You can find all of my must have tips in PregnancyTipsfortheCluelessChick.

Until next time,
Jennifer
aka Chick #1

P.S. A BIG Clueless Chick thank you to Woombie, Tortle, Boppy, WeeUrban, MAM Baby, Little Toader and Boon for providing samples for today's show!

Mini Banana Split

Who doesn't love a Banana Split?  I mean come on, bananas, ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and toppings - who can beat that?  Needless to say, banana splits are this chick's FAVORITE ice cream treat, especially one from a good old fashioned ice creamer where they make their own everything :-)  I have the best memories of special occasions at Fenton's Creamery in California when I was little, I can still taste their amazing whipped cream...

Since it's just not particle for me to hop on a plane every time I have a craving, I've recreated that Delicious Moment with, you guessed it, Breyers.  While I have yet to convince my husband or my youngest that banana splits are the be all end all, my oldest is totally on board (love it!).

In an effort to keep my ice cream consumption to a reasonable serving size and have a banana split my toddler can enjoy, we invented the perfect mini banana split!

The Perfect Mini Banana Split

Ingredients:

• Mini Banana's peeled and sliced length-wise (or a regular banana cut in half and sliced)
• Your favorite Breyers ice creams
• Chocolate sauce
• Whipped cream
• M&Ms

Breyers Delicious Moments

In addition to the fabulous Party Planning Tips you’ve come to expect from the Clueless Chick, is bringing you all sorts of fun ideas to create Breyers Delicious Moments throughout the summer.  What could be more fun than cold ice cream on a hot summer day?  Don’t worry; we’ll have plenty of healthy delicious moments ideas too!  

I am thrilled to be working with Breyers and I can’t wait to share with you more exclusive recipes, product sneak peeks and host some fun giveaways!  The Breyers summer of Delicious Moments where you can enter even more contests online and enjoy some Yummyfun tips from Clare Crespo continues so don't forget to enter today.

Until next time,

Jennifer

aka Chick #1

Facebook Fan Giveaway!

Who has the BEST Facebook fans?? WE DO!!  On Friday September 6th we were just 1 like away from 400 Facebook fans and we asked for your help to reach 400.  Well, guess what?  By Monday morning we had 440!!  You guys are the best :-)

As a small token of our appreciation for telling a few of your friends to join the fun we have an awesome giveaway especially for you, our loyal fans!

To help you plan your next party or staycaction we're giving you:

• $50 Whole Foods Gift Card
• $20 Target Gift Card
• Party Planning Tips for the Clueless Chick

What's the catch?  Nothing, you just have to enter below.  Good luck!  Keep telling your friends about us and we'll keep giving away some awesome prizes!!

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