Milk and Cookies 2nd birthday

Such a perfect way to celebrate our big girls second birthday. We had just her close friends over to play on a week day. It was fun and affordable. We only spent $60 on the whole thing. I did a milk and cookies theme. We had milk, almond milk, chocolate syrup and strawberry syrup. Cookie choices included; mini chocolate chip, mini Oreo, peanut butter and oatmeal raisin. I had veggies and finger sandwiches (didn't want to send the kids home on a complete sugar high). I made her cake with two cookies and whipped vanilla frosting piped in the middle. Than I made one mini cookie sandwich for each of her friends. Also, included on the table was cookies and cream pop corn that I made. Bagged Kettle corn mixed with crushed Oreos and drizzled with white chocolate to get everything to stick together.
The decorations were from Dollar Tree and Michaels. I made the #2 sign with a piece of foam board and then hot glued the mini chocolate chip cookies to it. It was simple and cute. Here are some pictures of the table.

Easter Outfit

One of my fave spring outfits. Bright colors and neutrals. Here is the details for a great spring look.
From head to toe
Scarf Papaya $9
White Shirt H&M $10
Tank top Styles 4 Less $7
Pants Mossimo Target $29
Shoes Steve Madden Macy's $80

Accessories
Watch Michael Kors Nordstrom $225 (Charming Charlie has knock offs for $18)
Bracelets JC Penny on sale $4
Sunglasses Versace Sunglass Corner Oceanside $80 on sale

I also wear this outfit with leopard print flats from H&M they are $13. Makes the outfit more affordable and comfortable for walking.

Healthy meal options

Here I am trying to get back to my post baby weight. Doing great ran my first race this past weekend a 15k. Since February 17th when I took my first measurements I am down 2 inches in my chest, waist, hips, thighs, and biceps. I have added running 5 days a week, 2-4 miles 4 days a week and 7-9 miles 1 day a week. My pace is 10-12 minute miles (depending on if i have the stroller). I do some yoga and planks here and there but that's it. I really think this program is doable for almost anyone. The long runs are not necessary and you could even walk and still get results.
Anyway for this post I really wanted to share some healthy tasty recipes for quick easy meals.
I am almost vegan except for eggs here and there and I don't worry about things being vegan (breads, sauces). Here are a few meals I love to eat regularly.

Steamed veggies with quinoa and brown rice (Costco sells organic pre cooked quinoa and brown rice that you microwave)

Morning star black bean chipotle burger with salad and mango salsa dressing and avocado

Vegetarian potstickers with salad with edamame and a low sodium teriyaki sauce

Vegan grilled cheese with tomato soup

squash enchiladas
Cooked medium size butternut squash (bake on tray until soft), corn, and grilled onions with vegan mozarella cheese wrapped in tortillas with green sauce and topped with more cheese baked at 350 until bubbling

enchilada casserole
Black beans, olives, corn, soy chorizo sausage layered with corn tortillas and vegan cheddar cheese baked at 350 until bubbling

Sweet and sour veggies with quinoa and brown rice
Sautéed Carrots, onions, pineapple with sweet and sour sauce

BBQ pineapple pizza
Pizza crust, BBQ sauce vegan mozzarella cheese, pineapple, red onion

These are all my go to meals. I always have the ingredients on hand just in case. I do recommend always having go to meals and keeping the ingredients on hand to avoid eating out.