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Category: Exploring the Outdoors

Explore: Ha Ha Tonka State Park

August 12, 2019 Diane

I’ve lived out here in the middle of Missouri for almost 11 years now. This summer is honestly the only…

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Posted in: Exploring the Outdoors Filed under: Back Pack, Back Packing, Backpacking, Camdenton, Day Hike, Day Hiking, Ha Ha Tonka, Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Hiking, missouri, Trails

Oh My…..Our New Toy

July 23, 2019 Diane

It’s official. Jayson talked me into getting this 95’ Coleman Utah Jaryd camped in the backyard once and made it…

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Posted in: Exploring the Outdoors Filed under: adventure, camp life, camper, camping, coleman, family adventure, family time, family trip, glamper, glamping, missouri, outdoors, pop up camper, pop-up, road trip, utah

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First Oreo Buttercream cake. Few lessons learned t First Oreo Buttercream cake. Few lessons learned today: • remove the cream from the Oreos • take the time to turn the Oreos into a grated Parmesan like substance instead of just beating the Oreos into chunks. Makes it a lot easier to smooth • get a better smoothing scraper - mine has rounded edges and I definitely want one with sharp 90* angles • start 3 days before the birthday, not 3.5 months after 😂😂 Sorry we suck. But Happy Birthday anyways, @brody_light! American Buttercream Recipe: @chelsweets @realduncanhines cake mix cause I’m lazy #americanbuttercream #americanbuttercreamfrosting #chelsweets #chelsweetsrecipes #oreocake #oreocakes #birthdaycake #birthdaycakes #birthdaycakeideas #birthdaycake🎂 #oreobuttercream #oreobuttercreamcake #oreobuttercreamfrosting #oreobuttercreamfilling #belatedbirthday #belatedbirthdaycake #cakedecorating #cakedecorations #cakedecorationideas #cakedecoratingideas
It’s official. @the_sauntering_one has decided t It’s official. @the_sauntering_one has decided to leave me.....for 2ish weeks. He’s been wanting to see if thru hiking was his thing, so early this afternoon, I watched him, @devon.s.fishing & Kenneth take off at the Western Trailhead of the Eleven Point section. Jayson & Kenny are attempting the full length, spanning 233 miles. Devon is going for the weekend, and hopes to join in again for another section if he’s able to! I made him a celebratory/good luck brownie last night ➡️ which should’ve read, “please don’t get eaten by a bear. I need your body heat at night,” but I ran out of room... #ozarktrail #otshab #ozarktrailthruhike #elevenpointriver #elevenpoint #hikingmissouri #missouritrails #altrarunning #altralonepeak #altralonepeak45 #zpacks #darntoughsocks #darntough #magellanoutdoors #smartwool #thruhike #thruhiker #thruhikers #ozarktrailhiking #ozarks #missouriozarks #hikingintheozarks #smartwater #garmininreachmini #hikinggear #backpacking #hikingadventures #hikingadventure #backpackingadventures #backpackinggear
Firecracker Chicken Balls. AMAZING. FYI...This is Firecracker Chicken Balls. AMAZING. FYI...This is not my own recipe. I wish I was able to come up with this one! I’ll have a quick video posted tomorrow and will include the recipe info & so you can make it yourself! I needed something different to prep & this turned out so good. I am actually going to make these tomorrow for my prepped lunches! You seriously cannot eat just a few! It’s a perfect blend of sweet & spicy! I think I’m going to go with a balsamic vinaigrette next time, instead of a raspberry vinaigrette, though... #lunchbox #lunchtime #macros #trackingmacros #macrotracking #easylunch #weightloss #leaningout #iifym #flexibledieting #flexibleeating #flexibleeatinglifestyle #countingmacros #macrocounting #macrofriendly #macrofriendlyrecipes #chickenmeatballs #macrofriendlymeals #workfromhomelife #worklunchideas #worklunches #mealprep #mealprepideas #mealpreps #chickenmeatball #mealprepideas #mealprepping #mealprepsunday #mealpreprecipes #groundchicken #sweetandspicy
This is my favorite breakfast right now! It’s so This is my favorite breakfast right now! It’s so quick and easy and full of so many different flavors! Just enough to tie your over til your mid morning snack or lunch, but not too heavy to have you dragging at your desk by 9. Only 185 calories (10p, 18c, 8f) • 1/2 Asiago + Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (it’s the Asiago that really makes this so good!) • 1/2 serving cream cheese spread (I prefer whipped cream cheese but I bought the wrong one!) • 1/3 serving smoked Atlantic salmon If you don’t toast your bagels (which is really weird....), you must for this! #smokedsalmon #smokedsalmonbagel #traderjoes #traderjoesfinds #traderjoesrecipes #traderjoeseverythingbutthebagelseasoning #bagelbreakfast #breakfastbagel #breakfastbagels #creamcheesebagel #breakfastideas #breakfastidea #breakfastrecipes #breakfastrecipe #everythingbutthebagel #everythingbutthebagelseasoning #bagel #bagels #bagelandcreamcheese #bagelsandlox #loxbagel #loxandbagels #easybreakfast #easybreakfastideas #easybreakfastrecipe #quickbreakfast #quickbreakfastideas #quickbreakfastrecipe #breakfast
Did you know that code DIANE gets you 20% off @ide Did you know that code DIANE gets you 20% off @idealfit Goodness Bars through tomorrow? It also gets you 15% all other items like protein powder for creamy shakes, Clear whey protein powders for a juicy drink, pre workouts for a boost of energy, some BCAAs for recovery, and so much more! One of these makes for an easy mid day snack! I actually had one this evening when I got home from work, before hoping on the treadmill for a bit! I. LOVE. EASY. 😍 #ad #idealfit #idealfitforce #idealprotein #idealfitprotein #proteinsupplement #proteinshakes #preworkout #fitness #healthylifestyle #weightlossathome #workoutathome #proteinshake #proteinshakes #proteinpowder #proteindrink #fitnessgoals #homeworkout #homegym #homegymsetup #homegyms #homegymworkout #homegymworkouts #idealleanprotein #preworkoutdrink #dumbbellworkouts #ideallean #idealleanprotein #proteinbars #proteinbar
This was honestly one of the best things I’ve ha This was honestly one of the best things I’ve had to eat in a long time! I used @justonecookbook’s recipe to make Okinawa Soba. Final pic to come later 🤤 I was brought up very American. I feel like I’ve missed out in a lot of things when it comes to the Okinawan side of me/my family. So I’m slowly started to learn. What better way to start, than with food 😍 follow my struggles to learn over at @thestrugglinghafu #okinawasoba #udonnoodles #udonsoup #udonnoodlesoup #hafu #hapa #halfjapanese #halfokinawan #japanesefood #japaneseamerican #japaneseamericans #americanjapanese #japan #japanesegirl #okinawa #okinawajapan #okinawalife #okinawafood #okinawan #okinawanfood #biracial #mixedrace #multiracial #japanesesoup #asianfood #asiansoup #justonecookbook #justonecookbookrecipe
The @idealfit January sale is coming to an end! I The @idealfit January sale is coming to an end! I hope you guys were able to take advanced of some of the crazy prices this month! If you still haven’t, no worries! There’s still a little bit of time left to use my code DIANE to get 15% off of the sale prices! Protein starts at $16.99 a tub after discount 😱 link is in my bio 😉 If you’re stocked up for now but may want to order in the future, don’t forget to hit FOLLOW! Sometimes we end up with crazy codes for 25% off your order on top of their crazy sale prices! I’ve been obsessed with the Red Velvet (with ice cream) shakes & whipped cream on top! But now I’m finally ready to break into this Chocolate Cherry flavor! Have you tied @idealfit! What’s your favorite product/flavor? #ad #idealfit #idealfitforce #idealprotein #idealfitprotein #proteinsupplement #proteinshakes #preworkout #fitness #healthylifestyle #weightlossathome #workoutathome #proteinshake #proteinshakes #proteinpowder #proteindrink #fitnessgoals #homeworkout #homegym #homegymsetup #homegyms #homegymworkout #homegymworkouts #idealleanprotein #preworkoutdrink #resistancebands #dumbbellworkouts #ideallean #idealleanprotein
Typical Wednesday. Take the kids to school. Get a Typical Wednesday. Take the kids to school. Get a Diet Coke from McDonalds. Go to work. Do some work stuff. Walk around the buildings. Get home in time to get the kids off the bus. So exciting 😂 These color changing cups are way too fun. I’m sadly so entertained each time I fill it up! Got them at @walmart for under $6 I’m trying to figure dinner out. What’s everyone having tonight? I need new ideas! Cardigan: @oldnavy (got it from the caring center. $1, tags still on it) Tee: @kohls had a coupon which made these already inexpensive tees even more affordable. It ended up being 6 or $8. Jeans: @americaneagle (Goodwill $5 NWT) Shoes: @converse (Goodwill $20 NWT) #ootd #outfitoftheday #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #relaxedoutfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #americaneagle #skınnyjeans #converse #comfyclothes #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #cardigansweater #cardiganoutfit #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #kohls #kohlsfinds #converseoutfit #colorchangingcups #walmart #walmartfinds #weartowork #workclothes #workclothing
Under 400cals including the EVOO it was cooked in Under 400cals including the EVOO it was cooked in 😋 I’m making braised pork belly tonight to feed my Okinawan side. See that over on my @thestrugglinghafu page 😉 Chicken, potatoes & green beans: 43p/33c/9f 390cals 6oz chicken (weighed raw) 148g potatoes 100g green beans Heat 1t of EVOO in the cast iron. I like soft potatoes. I can’t standby when they’re crunchy. I microwaved them in a bowl of water for about 3 minutes. While the potatoes were in the microwave, I sprinkled the chicken with seasonings. I used smoked paprika, seasoning salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder. Placed them in the heated oil and covered. Flipped every couple minutes. Put a couple cups of water in a pan and added the green breads. Let it boil til they were soft. When the chicken was done, I added the potatoes. Added some 0cal spray butter, pepper & seasoning salt. Cooked til all sides were browned. Empty the water the green beans were in and return to stove. Reduce heat to lo. Add any seasonings. I just did salt & pepper. Our employers gives us 30 min each day of PAID time to get some exercise in. I have a treadmill and an elliptical. Which one would you choose? #lunchtime #macros #trackingmacros #macrotracking #easylunch #weightloss #leaningout #iifym #flexibledieting #flexibleeating #flexibleeatingandfitness #flexibleeatinglifestyle #countingmacros #macrocounting #macrofriendly #macrofriendlyrecipes #chickenrecipes #chickenlunch #macrofriendlymeals #workfromhomelife #worklunchideas #worklunches #mealprep #mealprepideas #mealpreps #quicklunch #quicklunchideas
Slowly getting in touch with my Okinawan side... Slowly getting in touch with my Okinawan side... Took me back to my childhood days. eating while FaceTiming my big brother was the icing on the cake! Prep video over on @thestrugglinghafu I’m thinking about a Japanese Jiggly Cheesecake next 🤷🏻‍♀️ has anyone made this before? I’ve seen so many more unsuccessful attempts than successful😬 #justonecookbook #justonecookbookrecipe #thestrugglinghafu #hafu #asianamerican #asianamericanwomen #asianamericans #japanesefood #okinawanfood #japaneseamerican #japneseamerican #okinawa #okinawan #okinawanamerican #traditionaljapanese #traditionaljapanesefood #traditionalokinawafood #asianfood #halfasian #halfasiangirl #halfamerican #halfjapanese #halfokinawan #halfer #hapa #tofusoup #tofu #tofurecipes #misosoup #japanesejigglycheesecake
Not the best shoes for walking from building to bu Not the best shoes for walking from building to building.... Tuck in the top, or leave it untucked? My short and stumpy frame does not do will with untucked long tops! Got it all from Goodwill. Whole outfit cost less than $10. Top: @express (still had the tags on it) Pants: @oldnavy Shoes: @walmart #ootd #outfitoftheday #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #comfyclothes #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #goodwillfinds #goodwill #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #winteroutfits #asianamerican #hafu #halfer #leopardprintshoes #expressfashion #oldnavystyle #oldnavy #walmart #walmartfashion #walmartfashionfinds #balletflats #oldnavyfinds
Booties or calf high boots? What would you have wo Booties or calf high boots? What would you have worn? I feel so short & stumpy unless I have heels on! 5’3ish, box frame girl over here..... 🙄 First day back in the office since before Christmas. I always look forward to seeing my coworkers. They are seriously the best! Dress: @kohls clearance $16, size S ( I’m 5’3iah 126-130lbs Leggings: some off brand fleece leggings Booties: Faded Glory. I’ve only ever seen this brand at @walmart, but got these at a goodwill like store in our town for $2 #ootd #outfitoftheday #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #relaxedoutfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #leggings #leggingsoutfit #comfyclothes #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #denimdress #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #kohls #kohlsfinds #denimdresses #winteroutfits #winterdress #winteroutfits #anklebooties #bootieseason #asianamerican #hafu #halfer
Cave Springs loop today. About 30 miles south of S Cave Springs loop today. About 30 miles south of Salem. It’s a fairly easy hike. Less than 5 miles. No major uphills. Path is well maintained, without debris or lots of loose rocks. A couple gorgeous scenic areas. Devils Well. And this beautiful cave. There’s also a great little area to swim if it were hot enough. But instead, it was 36*F when we got back in the car around 4. I could see my breath.....not my kind of hiking 😂 Layered up...a lot.... Top: Puffer jacket: Magma from @rei Underneath I had my @patagonia snap pullover And base later was my @idealfit sweat wicking seamless long sleeve (use code DIANE for 15% off 😉) Bottom: On top, @kuhl pants - says Vintage Patina Dye on them 🤷🏻‍♀️ Middle layer, some fleece leggings Base layer, @adidaswomen climate control leggings Socks: merino wool @darntoughvermont Shoes: @altrarunning lone peak 4s Daypack: @ospreypacks stratos 24 #missouri #missourihiking #hiking #daydate #daydates #outdooradventures #outdooradventure #ospreypacks #altralonepeak #altralonepeak4 #hikingmissouri #hikinginmissouri #shorthike #shorthikes #hikingday #kuhl #kühl #rei #reicoop #patagonia #adidaswomen #darntoughsocks #darntough #darntoughvermont #cavesprings #devilswell #dayhike #dayhikes
100% comfy 👍🏼 So much walking at work. Back 100% comfy 👍🏼 So much walking at work. Back aches. Joints ache. Headache. No room for dress clothes and heels! Thanks Accutane & herniated discs 🙄 I love a simple jean jacket outfit. Especially dressing down with one that has a hood! What’s your favorite way to wear one? You know why I want but can’t find locally? A criss cross v-neck. Where’d you get your favorite from? Jean Jacket: @americaneagle (got it at Goodwill $6) V-Neck Tee: @kohls Leggings: @adidaswomen Shoes: @converse (got it at goodwill, new with tags $10) #ootd #outfitoftheday #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #relaxedoutfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #americaneagle #leggings #leggingsoutfit #converse #comfyclothes #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #jeanjacket #jeanjackets #jeanjacketoutfit #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #kohls #kohlsfinds #converseoutfit #accutanejourney #accutane #accutanediary #accutanesideeffects
When your StepKid stops and says, “oh! You look When your StepKid stops and says, “oh! You look cute!” You make sure to take a pic 😂 Top: Lauren Conrad from @kohls Skinnies: @americaneagle Boots: @justfabonline Top was $3 and skinnies were $5 from Goodwill 🤗 It was my last work day before Being home for 2.5 weeks. Was looking forward to my first Christmas back home in KC since I moved 12 years ago. Unfortunately, we had to postpone yet another holiday 😭 I saw my family once at the of December last year and once in June. Was really looking forward to getting some much needed hugs! What plans do you have for Christmas? Will you get to see family you haven’t seen for a while!? Who’s cookin? I know Ham is usually the go to, but I think I’m going to do a large turkey breast! #ootd #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #relaxedoutfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #americaneagle #jeggings #comfyclothes #skinnies #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #skinnyjeans #kohls #kohlsfinds #bootseason #bootweather #boots👢 #bootslover #laurenconrad #laurenconradcollection
Welllll....I found out my leggings aren’t squat Welllll....I found out my leggings aren’t squat proof. So there’s that 🤦🏻‍♀️ First time lifting with our new Hex Bar. I’m quite shocked that my knees and back held up during the workout and this morning. I honestly expected to be in a lot of pain considering my back goes out when I accidentally take a long stride or walk too fast of a pace. Going to the doc today though to talk about these herniated discs! Wish me luck 🤞🏼 You know what I also found out? @idealfit released theirLimited Edition Red Velvet protein! I love Red Velvet cake so much! Now I can’t stop thinking about some cake and all that yummy frosting! I just kept mine simple this morning and mixed it with some vanilla almond milk. When I have a bit more time, I’m thinking about a mug cake topped with some cool whip 🤤 This creamy shake is sweet but not too sweet. No Chunks. No grit. No bad aftertaste. 100 calories. 20g of whey isolate protein. Hit the link in my bio and use code DIANE for 15% off. 📦 FREE Shipping on orders over $59! 💋 FREE Glossy Box with orders over $79! #ad #idealfit #idealfitforce #idealprotein #idealfitprotein #proteinsupplement #proteinshakes #preworkout #fitness #healthylifestyle #weightlossathome #workoutathome #proteinshake #proteinshakes #proteinpowder #proteindrink #fitnessgoals #homeworkout #homegym #homegymsetup #homegyms #homegymworkout #homegymworkouts #idealleanprotein #redvelvet #preworkoutdrink #resistancebands #hexbar #dumbbellworkouts #ideallean
Is there a temperature window where skinnies and c Is there a temperature window where skinnies and converse are appropriate, or a season when it’s not? It was so incredibly cold (high of 42*) for me but I knew I wanted to be comfy at work. Walking between buildings was stupid cold and I thought, “why on earth am I wearing this!?” But sitting at my desk, I was super comfy with my space heaters 😂 Flannel: @kohls Black V Neck: @kohls Leggings: @americaneagle Shoes: @converse Skinnies were $5 and converse were brand new with tags for $10, both at #goodwill 😂 👍🏼 #ootd #comfyoutfit #gotitatgoodwill #relaxedfit #relaxedoutfit #offtowork #workoutfit #outfitoftheday #sonoma #sonomabrand #americaneagle #jeggings #converse #comfyclothes #lotd #lookoftheday #outfitdetails #todaysoutfit #kohls #flannel #flannelseason #flannelshirt #flannelweather #businesscasual #businesscasualoutfit #skinnyjeans #kohls #kohlsfinds
Who else is working out at home these days? I was Who else is working out at home these days? I was a huge gym rat. It was my happy place! Then 13 years ago, I moved to a tiny town. There was not a gym in our town. I’d have to go to the town over, which wasn’t a big deal, but I couldn’t justify the time away from the family and the price of the membership. Later, we moved out of city limits, and soon after, the town finally got a small gym 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 I actually really enjoy working out at home. I save anywhere from 20-40 min of drive time. I can workout in my jammies. I can split my workouts into different blocks of time if needed, that way I can take care of priorities (kids are home for school, working from home, household chores, etc). I even hosted boot camp classes and virtual workouts here because the price to rent any space is 2-3 times more than i make teaching classes 😂 Your home gym area doesn’t have to be glamorous like the pictures we see from tons of influencers. It just has to be functional. 98% of our equipment was free, from Goodwill, or from the Caring Center (like a Salvation Army). My must haves: Dumbbells 5-20lbs Resistance bands A big ole tire (we were actually given multiple sizes of tires, but this ones my favorite) An exercise ball Between all of those, you can mimic almost all the machines/equipment at the gym! What are your at home gym must haves? Drinking @idealfit Peach Leamonade BCAAs and waiting for my Strawberry Kiwi PreWorkout to kick in 🤣 IdealFit has a huge Cyber Monday deal going on! Right now, code DIANE gets you 25% off (link in bio). Hit the follow button in my profile to make sure you see a new product launch, and maybe even snag a bigger discount 😍 #ad #idealfit #idealfitforce #idealprotein #idealfitprotein #proteinsupplement #proteinshakes #preworkout #fitness #healthylifestyle #weightlossathome #workoutathome #proteinshake #proteinshakes #proteinpowder #proteindrink #fitnessgoals #homeworkout #homegym #homegymsetup #homegyms #homegymworkout #homegymworkouts #idealleanprotein #bcaas #preworkoutdrink #resistancebands #resistancebandsworkout #dumbbellworkouts
40p 33c 11f 6oz pork loin (whole loin baked for a 40p 33c 11f 6oz pork loin (whole loin baked for about an hour at 200* made in incredibly tender). Just a rub with paprika, seasoning salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder 100g green beans - just seasoning salt & pepper 148g “fried” golden potatoes with spray butter & seasoning salt & pepper I love the taste of seasoning salt. Can you tell? 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 #lunchbox #lunchtime #macros #trackingmacros #macrotracking #easylunch #weightloss #leaningout #iifym #flexibledieting #flexibleeating #flexibleeatingandfitness #bentobox #bentgo #bentgokids #bentoboxlunch #flexibleeatinglifestyle #countingmacros #macrocounting #macrofriendly #macrofriendlyrecipes #porkloin #porkloinroast #macrofriendlymeals #workfromhomelife #worklunchideas #worklunches #mealprep #mealprepideas #mealpreps
I can never make pasta look decent 🤷🏻‍♀️ but you get the idea 🙃 I really had to start putting some effort into meal prepping because making lunch during my work from home hours was taking entirely too much time. So I stopped eating til much later in the day or else I’d grab something out and about and it was usually not even remotely healthy. Italian Turkey Meatballs with a homemade sauce on top a bed of regular spaghetti noodles & zoodles I absolutely love noodles and I will never give up my pasta completely 😂 so I used half a serving of noodles and added zucchini noodles to make up for the rest. I ended up with more zucchini that I would have with just noodles, so I’m a happy & full girl 🤤😂 55p 49c 22f Should’ve made smaller meatballs and made 3 servings instead of two, but it all stick works out macro wise for me. #homemademeatballs #turkeyballs #turkeymeatballs #groundturkey #groundturkeyrecipes #zoodles #zuchinninoodles #zuchinnirecipes #zucchinirecipes #zucchininoodles #spaghettiandmeatballs #lunchbox #lunchtime #macros #trackingmacros #macrotracking #easylunch #weightloss #leaningout #iifym #flexibledieting #flexibleeating #flexibleeatingandfitness #flexibleeatinglifestyle #countingmacros #macrocounting #macrofriendly #macrofriendlyrecipes #macrofriendlymeals #workfromhomelife
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Hi! I’m Diane!  City Girl turned Country, Mom to Ally & Jaryd, Elderberry Syrup Creator, Fitness Nut, Food Fanatic, and Money Saver.  I’m so happy you’ve stopped by!

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