What Time Is It?
Couch cushion obstacle course? Must be “7 a.m. horseplay” time.
Lulu taking a spill? Must be deja vu time.
Smoothie In a Bowl? Must be breakfast time.
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 c. almond milk
- 2 large handfuls of spinach
- large scoop of silken tofu
- 1 c. frozen strawberries
- ~1/4 c. Kashi Go Lean
- ~2 T. granola
Gigi hamming it up for the camera? Must be “Warming up for School Picture Day” time.
Black bean burger salad? Must be “Leftovers for Lunch” time.
“Mom, can I have a cookie?” Anytime.
“Anytime” Cookies
- 1/4 c. ground flax seed, divided
- 1/2 c. water
- 1/4 c. canola oil
- 1/4 c. unrefined organic sugar
- 1/4 c. unrefined organic brown sugar
- 1/4 c. chopped dried apricots
- 1/4 c. dried raisins
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- 1 c. unbleached organic flour
- 1/2 c. organic whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 c. wheat germ
- 1/2 t. baking soda
- 1/2 t. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 t. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 c. chopped almonds (or any other nut desired)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, combine 2 T. of ground flax with 1/2 c. of water. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flours, wheat germ, baking soda, remaining 2 T. of ground flax and spices.
To flax/water mixture, add sugar, oil, vanilla and chopped dried fruits. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in nuts.
Drop 12 spoonfuls of cookie dough onto cookie sheet sprayed lightly with non-stick spray. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool for one minute on pans and then transfer to cooling rack. Let cookies cool completely before moving to an airtight container.
Me subbing chocolate chips for almonds? Must be “I need to make sure my husband eats these” time.
Girls fighting over who gets to add the flour? Must be “I’m putting away the tray away!” time.
Lulu dragging the tray back out mid-tantrum? Must be “Mommy, you think you are in charge, but I am” time.
Making up over cookie dough? Must be “We’ve got Mommy wrapped around our fingers” time.
Checking KERF for the 10th time today? Must be “I’m terribly worried about the husband of ‘someone who I’ve never met” time.
Averie‘s broccoli salad and kabocha fries? Must be dinner time.
- broccoli
- tahini (subbed for mayo), apple cider vinegar and stevia
- tempeh bacon
- raisins
- almonds
“World Serious” and swimsuits? Must be game time.
Constipated Lulu? Must be “Hot apple juice and prunes for everyone!” time.
“Why are you taking my picture?” Must be “I’m tired of showing up on my wife’s blog” time.
Excuse me for a second… Must be “Boy, do those prunes work fast?!” time.
You getting tired of all my gimmicky posts? Must be “I promise to do better tomorrow” time.
I almost went to bed a whole half hour earlier than I usually do. But I know your little blogging habits and was certain I’d see a post come in just about….now. And I did. It was worth the wait seeing my brock salad recipe grace your bloggie! Thanks Mama Pea for the shoutout!!!!! Glad you made it and yeah, it’s pretty darn tasty for something “healthy”. Lots of people say they don’t like raw brock and they can’t imagine it raw but I really like it! Crunchy & good, really simple. Love the tahini idea. I am 95%+ soy free. Tahini would get me to like 99% I think. That would be cool!
Your cookies look awesome. My anytime cookies = kale chips. My 2 yr old loves kale chips. It’s weird, in a good way, but yeah, anytime I need something from her…kale chip bribes work!
Did Lulu really hurt her foot badly? Poor baby’s foot looks all bandaged up in the 1st pic. And she just looks like she’s having a hard time of it lately. Poor baby. Poor mommy
I loved this post. It is so much fun to see a day in the life of you adorable family. Ohhhh and those anytime cookies can come over to my house anytime for sure! They look AWESOME!
That picture of LuLu as an injured diva is such a classic
In fact, that could have been her Halloween costume this year, no?
::hugs:: Talks with moms are usually pretty inspiring, even if they are sometimes tearfilled and draining. The cookies look awesome. Have a good night
Looks like you’re having the time of you life! (ahahahaha!)
Those cookies do look good–glad they worked out
Up and commenting at 5am? Must be the end of daylight savings time.
And to no surprise, we had that exact same cushion obstacle course going on here yesterday evening. Spills included.
Those cookies look awesome!
Those cookies look wonderful! I wonder if my little brothers would eat them…probably not. They are not trained as well as your girls are
I love all of your poems and ryhmes.
LuLu’s tantrums just crack me up.
Awww, I was so worried about Matt today too! I can’t stand to look at his poor face but I keep checking to make sure he is okay.
Poor guy!
The cookies look and sound incredible. But what about a girl like me, who has every inability to bake a single thing? Do you think I could handle them? lol Maybe I’ll try but I would be so sad if I butchered your fantastic recipe.
Oh and by the way, I am thrilled to read about your days ANYTIME! You always make me smile and I can’t thank you enough for that.
Hahaha your posts are never lame! Honestly, they are what makes my morning that much more bearable
“It’s Peanut Butta Jelly Time…”
Sorry, haha
Scrumptious cookies!!
Like we could ever get tired of these posts. It’s what makes you the best, duh
COOKIES! I won’t make them because I will devour them all in .02 seconds but maybe a mini batch soon. YUM.
So, you know, when Jon & Kate went to Hawaii, they took like 5 babysitters with them. You want to take one, right?
I love your themed posts – as a writing nerd I always love a good theme
My favorite time had to have been when those prunes worked their magic.
Aw Lulu – that picture in the cast looks like she was a bit younger so I’m guessing that did not just happen, right? If it did, I’m so sorry! I hope she isn’t in pain!
I love that Cookie Monster picture. Almost as much as I love the looks of those cookies! YUM! Must make soon. I haven’t made cookies in like a year. That’s just sad.
Have a lovely day! It’s b-fast time for this one.
LOL I kept checking KERF to see her husband’s status! I thought he was mutating into an asian at first! Alas, he got treatment.
World Serious is right. I realllllly wanted the Phillies to win… =\ Poop. I went to bed as soon as the Yanks put Rivera in.
no, not tired of your posts! I love your cranky Lulu. And your food is inspiring. I made the pumpkin chick peas and they were a huge hit in my house. I am packing leftovers for traveling.
Three kids wearing cookie monster costumes yelled COOKIES!!!! in a drunken rage at me on Halloween. I hate that thing.
Poor Lulu!
I hope she feels better soon.
And hey, daddy’s not eating prunes and apple juice. Good thing he’s watching the Yankees KICK SOME PHILLIES ASS
Lulu just can’t catch a break! I always bring out the cookie sheet when Ari and I fight. Works every time!
LMAO. I love the cookies. You are my idol for being a mom. Not perfect, but you feed your kids so well. And I remember hot lava with the couch cushions. Tons of fun and always ended p in a wreck. Poor Lulu she’s having a rough week. I like her smiley face no the sad one! And daddy looks guilty is that ice cream he’s eating? lol
Your blog is so amazing Sarah. Love all of your themes!!
You always make me smile!
And the girls are so adorable. It’s so nice to see you all again every day! 
I don’t bake a lot, but I am putting the Everyday Cookies on my “must bake” list.
love your blog, so glad to see you back! thought you were loving the high raw though, change of plans?
It’s time for me to come move in and have you adopt me as your own, m-kay? M-kay.
Love the Cookie Monster cameo, love all your food (refer back to comment above), am nosy and would like to know how your “recovery” is going (for purely selfish reasons), can relate to Lulu on so many levels (slightly worries me) and am relieved I’m not the only one who watched the game in my bathing suit.
Not gimmicky. Purely MamaPea. No apologies.
Personally I love when you write like this, it’s so fun to read! I will keep dear little Lulu in my thoughts and prayers…poor thing, teething and constipation at once? No fair! Poor Momma too!
You guys are too stinking cute!
did i tell you our house came with a trampoline?
must be playdate witth the pea family time!
don’t worry, i already figured out where the closest hospital is.
hahaha love this!
Those anytime cookies look fantastic! “bookmarking the recipe so I don’t forget it like all the other 100s I say I’m going to make” time.
Just wanted to leave a comment to say hi. I’ve read your blog for forever (even on facebook, etc), but I don’t think i ever commented. Just wanted to let you know that I love it and think you’re quite hilarious and that your girls are so cute.
Those cookies look awesome! And no this post isn’t tacky/gimmicky! I love it:) I keep checking in on Matt too! haha
I don’t think this is gimmicky! I like it! Especially the anytime.
And to comment on Averie’s comment (isn’t she fab?), I prefer raw broc and I need to make kale chips soon! And buy more ketchup.
Anyway, I poor Lulu seems to really be going through something! I feel as though we haven’t seen this many tantrums ever. Poor Mama Pea! (I typed Mama Pes twice.)
I hope this Thursday treats you and your babies well!! xoxoxo
Bravo to Chris for wearing a Seahawks shirt! Ask him about our AWESOME news!! We owe you a dinner at Sweet Tomatoes, I swear we’ll pay up. MISS YOU!!
ahahahaha I love this. Never do I tire of your gimmicky posts!
Love the cookies, the girls and your endless wit! : )
The treat fairy brought PRUNES!!! HOORAYYYY!!!
haha, are u dreading the day the girlies go to school and the little chubby kid says, “WHO the eff is the treat fairy!??”
Hugs to you MP- I think L-sell’s phone schedule is pretty tightly pressed with all my frantic, anxiety ridden calls, but she may be able to squeeze u in if u ever need it
I discovered your blog yesterday and I just have to say – OH MY GOD I LOVE IT!!! You crack me up something chronic and your kids are so cute! I haven’t been able to work since, I have just been reading and reading and reading….. love it.
I need to try Averie’s broccoli salad with tahini. Loved it with mayo, but tahini makes everything betta. Also, must get my hands on some tempeh bacon.
Off to check on KERF.
Glad the prunes helped, and I am loving all your recipes lately Mrs. Pea!
i’ve got a serious cookie craving now. guess i’ll be baking today!
i’m so worried about matt too– poor guy!
btw, i feel like i can’t start my day until i read your blog
have a great day <3
I love you blog and never get sick of it. Just keep on, keeping on! The themes are what makes it for me!
oh, I remember doing the couch cushion thing, too.
Those cookies look great! My husband would want the chocolate chips, too
Wow, I love your blog so much that I can’t make proper sentences. I love your blog, I mean.
I could never get tired of your gimmicky posts…they work
Love you Mama Pea! I think you should bring the girls over to play while you and your hunky hubby hit… I would say the couples spa buuut… Laughing planet and a movie???? =)
can I pay you to make me some cookies???
kid, you are too funny!
Great post, hope poor Lulu’s molars come in soon
I never tire of gimmicks or you!
You are actually the most hilarious blogger ever. You NEED to write a book!
Oh my goodness, I remember the cushion obstacle course! And cushion tents too!
I want to be a little kid again!
I kept checking KERF too! Then, I get a call that my teacher-husband stabbed himself in the arm with a pencil. Then, I am freaking out about both of our husbands. I need a glass of wine for this!
Your themed posts are great and your blog is NEVER lame – even if you tried I’d still get a chuckle out of it. More than a chuckle….I get to look at pics of your cute girls, your cute husband and food porn. What more could a girl ask for?
it was time that i tried one of your foods on the blog, carrot fries. although i don’t think mcdonalds will be knocking the door down for the recipe anytime soon, they were pretty good.. for carrots.
Hi! Just started reading your blog, and I love it!
I tried to make vegan cookies the other day and I wasn’t too impressed with them, but your recipe looks great! I think I may have to try it out.
Do you think it would work with ALL whole wheat pastry flour?
p.s. i totally loved doing the couch cushion obstacle course as a kid
Hi, and thanks! I think that WW pastry flour would work fine, they’d just be a little more dense. But when I use WW flour, pastry flour is the only one I buy! It’s the best!
Gimmicky posts never grow dull girlfriend. How else would I pretend to be intently working on something on my computer?
The mommy in me had me freaking out over Kath’s husband too. I even called my father in law, who is a doctor, to ask him his professional advice. No joke!
Poor Lulu! Teething while constipated is the worst! I was going through that just last week
Sorry about the emotional day Mama Pea.
I think your “gimmicky” posts are quite possibly the most witty thing on the Internet, and make me wonder why you’re not famous and on Oprah by now. Or have you been on Oprah and I just missed it somehow? You should BE Oprah.
Hope Lulu feels better soon!!
I love that the girls are in swimsuits on a daily basis. Seriously makes me smile.
haha…this is anything but lame mama. hilarious is more like it. i think my faves are those cookies (genius!) and gigi hamming it up for the camera. HIGH-LARIOUS.
have a fab day mama – you will recover. just takes that stupid word called time
your gimmicks never get old. seriously. kyle doesnt read my blog, but he knows every friggin detail about yours…what can i say, i have a sickness, im over it.
I’m worried about Matt too. I reminded Hunni to never pull the weeds again unless he knows what it is. He always wipes his eyes while doing yard work.
You husband looks like mine when I take his picture. He is not a fan and wonders why I’m always taking pictures.
I can’t stop being obsessed with your girls!! So cute! If you ever visit Texas I’ll be their babysitter while you go out and…ride horses or something.
I always come to your posts expecting a good cheer, and you never fail to bring out chuckles!
Haha, I used to do that, too, jumping abt on cushions! Though my mom wasn’t as cool as you to bake me cookies!
Love the sound of that SIAB! Silken tofu makes everything so velvety smooth and delicious.
It’s kind of ridiculous how excited I got when I saw that broccoli salad!
I don’t know how you do it Sarah but you always end your post so nicely. I just can’t stop smiling! Please continue blogging
your “gimmicky posts” are sheer perfection!
The Anytime Cookies sound amazing. Do you think I could substitute something else for the wheat germ though?
You can sub an equal amount of whole wheat pastry flour or oats!