Simply Nicole

| a lifestyle blog by Nicole Raudonis, focused on healthy living, home decor, travel and more

Berry Spinach Vanilla Protein Shake

| 10 Comments Categories: Breakfast, Food, Live Fit Trainer, Recipe

I’m finally back into the swing of things!  Yes, it took some time, but I am finally starting to get back into my old routines again.  Yesterday for breakfast I made one of my protein shakes.  This time instead of strawberries, I used frozen mixed berries.  It definitely tasted different than usual – not bad, just … [Read more...]

Banana Pancakes

| 10 Comments Categories: Breakfast, Recipe

"Baby, you hardly even notice when I try to show you this song is meant to keep you from doing what you're supposed to. Waking up too early maybe we can sleep in, I'll make you banana pancakes. Pretend like it's the weekend now." --Jack Johnson "Banana Pancakes" Sunday morning, as I mentioned in my Weekend Recap, was spent drinking mimosas and … [Read more...]

Vegetarian Options

| 2 Comments Categories: Breakfast, Partnership

I've been a vegetarian since January 2008. How the time flies. Over the past 4 years, I've tried my fair share of vegetarian food options. The good, the bad, the ugly, & the just plain disgusting! I did however find the most amazing breakfast sausage substitute. Enter in the BOCA brand. I live for their stuff-- I love so many BOCA … [Read more...]

How Do You Eat Your Eggs?

| 5 Comments Categories: Breakfast

Yesterday we picked up some of the Land o Lakes eggs that I received to review through the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program. I honestly wasn't in the mood for eggs this morning, but once I got out of bed and headed downstairs, thoughts of hot sauce and eggs danced around my head. I am a huge hot sauce fan... particularly Frank's Hot Sauce. I know … [Read more...]

Attempts to Brighten My Spirits

| 7 Comments Categories: Breakfast

Yesterday wasn't the best of days for me.  I don't know what it was, but everything just seemed to be not working out right.  When Bry got home, I wasn't super happy, but the Anthony's interview was on Dr. Phil so I was content.  Before dinner we ended up going for a short bike ride.  When I say short, I mean probably 15 minutes … [Read more...]

Favorite Foods at the Moment

| 4 Comments Categories: Breakfast

Good morning everyone!  I am glad you liked my blog post from yesterday, Why Blogging Is Harder Than You Think.  I felt it was an important issue to address, given that people still downgrade the value of bloggers.  Yesterday I also went to the mall and tried on those shoes from Macy's again.  I decided that I liked them enough … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Accept Setbacks

| 6 Comments Categories: Advice, Breakfast

It's raining this morning, which ruined my outdoor run.  Honestly, I already knew last night that I didn't want to run outside this morning, partially because I knew it would rain and partially because I am getting bored running around my development.  Instead of just sitting around today, I'm going to keep listening to the Selena Gomez … [Read more...]