|ride|

Brandon and I went on this awesome bike ride in March of 2010.  We drove to Boulder City, rented some bikes and road the Railroad Pass trail to the Hoover Dam.  I crashed just before we hit the end.  AND I laughed at myself.  Ha!

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Products used:
Cardstock - Bazzill
Patterned paper - The Girl's Paperie (On Holiday); Fancy Pants (Rusted Sun Pool Party)
Hambly Screen Prints Journaling Bits overlay Orange
Pinwheel - Wendy Hammer Designs
Corrugated { } - Deja View
Work Stickers - Pebbles
Letters - American Crafts (Thickers Flat); Cosmo Cricket (Tiny Type Yellow)
Ticket - Collage Press (Inventory)

Here's some photos of my awesome crash!  Check out the skids...  :)

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|teeccino|

I'm just sayin'!  HEAVEN in a cup!!!  ♥♥♥  I am trying to cut back on my caffeine/coffee intake a the moment.  While the coffee we drink at home is ONLY 1/2 caff coffee is still very acidic which as everyone should be aware highly acidic foods/drinks we intake can and are known to be a cause of many diseases or at least it helps them along.  Anywho, I want to cut mine back.  I LOVE the taste of coffee but don't really benefit from caffeine in any way.  I don't get the energy jolt from it.  I found this... 

Teeccino!

It smells terrible (to me) but oh man, brew that puppy and it is sooooooooo delightful!  The one above is the flavor I purchased at Whole Foods.  You can buy them online at Teeccino or use their product locator to find it being sold close to you.  I bought their sampler pack and I'm waiting for that to come in the mail.  It's made from:

• Carob

  Carob

  Carob pods are highly nutritious and contain a variety of antioxidants known as flavonoids. Carob shares flavonoids in common with tea that have been studied to be highly effective in humans for protecting cells against free radical damage.
  
• Barley

  Barley

  Roasted barley is a popular coffee alternative in Italy where it is known as "Caffé d'orzo". Every coffee bar in Italy serves orzo brewed like cappuccinos or coffee!
  
• Chicory root

  Chicory root

  Roasted chicory root is the popular coffee alternative in France. French coffee is famous for its smooth, less acidic flavor because approximately 30% of French coffee is roasted chicory root. Another variety of chicory produces endive...
  
• Dates & Figs

  Dates & Figs

  Dates and figs slightly sweeten Teeccino's Mediterranean flavors without adding significantly to the calories per serving. Dates and figs contain antioxidants that are water soluble and extract during brewing.
  
• Almonds

  Almonds

  Teeccino's Mediterranean flavors contain golden roasted almonds that create a rich, nutty flavor yet don't add any fat to a cup of Teeccino. Almonds also contain significant quantities of antioxidants including proanthocyanidins (OPCs) and...
  
• Natural Flavors 

Right now I'm mixing 1/2 coffee (my 1/2 caff) and 1/2 the Teeccino when I brew it.  It has recommendations on how to brew if you're trying to ween yourself off of caffeine.  :)  It's also gluten free if that's a concern for anyone.  Afterall... I'm after Optimal Health!

And just for a little laugh...

Bwahahahahaha!  I so wanna get that for my dogs!  :D