I am completely over Halloween! Tonight was the third night in a row for Halloween festivities and I am sure glad they are over. LB and Daisy opted out of dressing up for tonight’s Trunk or Treat at church. I mean, they have no need for walking around getting candy anyway. So, they spent time visiting with church members while Lew and I handed out candy in the parking lot.
We have had such a long weekend! I am so tired I can barely get any thoughts together but I wanted to give out some quick blogging love 
Today’s breakfast was a definite winner…
My favorite smoothie topped with crumbled pumpkin bread
This morning before church I threw a quick tortilla chicken soup together in the crock pot and it was ready and waiting for us when we got home!
I topped my soup with a little sour cream and lots of cheese. This was good and quick.
After lunch I went to help set up for a baby shower and we had lots of fun girl time!
After our last Halloween event for the year we came home, put the babies down to bed (at 7:30…I love that they want to go to bed early!) and I had a quick chicken sandwich with sweet potato chips.
Quick Question:
Yesterday I made pumpkin bread to serve at the baby shower this afternoon. While baking a baked two separate breads; a healthy version and a full fat/sugar version. I kept the healthy bread here and took the other to the party.
I have a constant debate going on in my mind about what I bake and cook to take to events. I am afraid people want like my healthier versions so I make what they want. I think I need to stop worrying about that and start helping by giving healthier choices. Maybe this could be a new resolution of mine…stop making unhealthy things just because I know that is what people expect.
How do you handle making food for events at church or other places? Do you stick to your healthy roots?
I'm Ashlee and I am a stay at home mom of of twins (LB and Daisy). My husband, Lew, is a Chaplain resident at the VA hospital in Johnson City, TN. We are constantly striving to find the balance between family, fun, health and fitness. I blog to share, keep myself motivated and hopefully inspire.
After 2 church parties and trick or treating last night, I am beyond done with Halloween for the year! I was so happy to take those costumes off for the last time last night!!!
As for parties, I have started making healthier options and it’s gone over pretty well
Plus, that way I know it’s something that I can/will eat because I know what’s in it.
Jen
I totally understand! We had the two church parties too and I was definitely glad when the weekend was over (I don’t say that often).
I totally agree with you and that…normally I do take something healthy because I like to have something I know is good for me to eat. Yesterday I was asked to bring pumpkin bread to a shower and was left questioning what to do…I think next time I am going to stick with my healthy option!
See, I have a crock pot, but I never think to use it until A: it’s too late or B: I’ve already got food for that night’s dinner. I love the tortilla soup idea, especially now that soup season is coming …
Others may disagree, though …
And to answer the question you posed; I’ll give you a solid ‘it depends’. Sure, you’re doing others a favor by giving them the healthier option, but frankly, I prefer things laden with butter and fat
You should get one of those crock pot cook books! I love mine and it has so many good ideas. I only use my crock pot when I am really in a plan ahead mode.
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