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Disney’s Polynesian Resort Date Night…At Home

One of our favorite resorts to visit at Walt Disney World is the Polynesian.  It’s absolutely gorgeous and it has so many great dining options…Kona Cafe, ‘Ohana, and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto are our go-tos.

Since we can’t take a weekend trip down to Disney, we decided to recreate a date night at the Polynesian at home.


To start, I got out some wax melts that smell JUST like the resort from Walter & Rosie Candle Co.  I also burned one of my favorite candles, the Volcano scent from Capri Blue.
I pulled up a Spotify playlist of some of the area music played around the resort and played that while we got drinks and dinner ready.  You could also put together a playlist of some of the songs from Moana or Lilo & Stitch!
I pulled out my Moana fabric knotty headband from Main Street Tilly Ears too!
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is hidden away inside the resort and one of the most entertaining bars I’ve ever been to.  If you haven’t had a drink there yet, I highly recommend it!

I blended up a tiki rum drink inspired by one of the drinks on the menu.  We have a couple tiki cups from Trader Sam’s at home and they were perfect for our date night (if you’re 21+ obviously)!  For a non-alcoholic drink, you can mix passion fruit juice, orange juice, and guava juice for the well-loved POG or Liliko’i juice.
The main dining restaurant at the resort is ‘Ohana.  “‘Ohana mean family. Family means no one gets left behind.”  Recognize that quote from Lilo & Stitch?  Their signature dinner dish are the terriyaki noodles.  If you’ve ever had them before you know how delicious they are! We made up our own noodles and served them with pot stickers.  

Our friends joined us virtually and they made Hawaiian style pulled pork sliders for their meal.
After our dinner and Facetime call, we loaded Moana on Disney+.  Definitely one of my favorites!
We finished the night with the classic Dole Whip as our dessert.  I can’t believe I’ve never made this at home before…super easy! 
We also watched the Happily Ever After fireworks on the Disney Parks Blog.  Check them out here!  There may or may not have been some tears. 
We had so much fun recreating some of our Disney favorites at home.  It makes missing the parks and resorts a little bit easier.  Now we are trying to figure out what to do next!  Any suggestions?

Categories: Lifestyle, Recipes

Shakeology Mug Cake Recipe

This is a super simple and quick recipe to get a little dessert in if you’re craving something sweet…without the guilt!

Ingredients:

1 serving Chocolate Shakeology
1 serving of Stevia
Dash of salt
3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
Optional add-ins: powdered peanut butter, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, flavored Stevia, pure flavor extracts, etc. depending on your preferences

Directions:

In a microwave-safe mug, mix the dry ingredients.  Then mix in the almond milk and make sure all of the dry ingredients are covered (it will be like a batter).  Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

Enjoy!!

xoxo, Shannon

Categories: Lifestyle, Recipes

Shredded Chicken in the Slow Cooker

My meal prep life-saver!

Ingredients:


Approximately 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
Pink Himalayan salt, pepper, and Mrs. Dash Table Blend to season (approximately 1/2 teaspoon of each, but adjust to your preferences)


Instructions:


Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker and then add the chicken breasts.  Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.





Turn the slow cooker to low and cook for 3.5 hours.


Use two forks to shred the chicken breasts.





Cook the shredded chicken on low for an additional 30 minutes.




I portion out the chicken (personally, I use the red protein container from the 21 Day Fix) into ziploc bags and store enough for the next few days in the refrigerator and keep the rest in the freezer.  It’s super easy to grab and make quick meals!  Add the chicken to soups, sandwiches, salads…anything!

You can cook this chicken to use in practically ANY recipe which is why it’s perfect for meal prepping!  Just mix it in with different ingredients and seasonings and you have a bunch of different meals ready to go.

xoxo, Shannon

Categories: Lifestyle, Recipes

Egg Cup Recipe

These cute little egg cups are a great go-to for a quick breakfast that’s easy to grab on your way out of the house.  Plus, they are super easy to make!  

Ingredients
12 eggs
8 oz. cooked turkey bacon, chopped up (or any cooked meat like ham or sausage)
1 1/2 tbsp Mrs Dash Onion and Herb Seasoning (I love this one because it’s salt-free and tastes great!)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
2 oz. green chilies
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or whatever kind you like)
Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 12 cup muffin pan.
Cook whatever meat you choose to use and cut into small pieces.
In a bowl, beat eggs.
Add onion seasoning, pepper, garlic, and chilies.  Stir in meat and cheese.
Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups almost to the top. 
Bake 20-25 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Makes 12 servings
These are great right away but can also be stored in the refrigerator and popped in the microwave and still taste just as good!
Easy, convenient, and healthy!
xoxo, Shannon

Categories: Lifestyle, Recipes

Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe

One of my favorite meals when the weather gets cooler is a hot bowl of chili.  I want to share with you a simple recipe that makes this fall dish as healthy as possible.  

Ingredients:
1 lb. lean ground turkey (the higher the percentage the better, mine was 99% lean)
2 cloves garlic (I used already diced and organic)
1/2 diced onion (I bought a package of already diced onion and used 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes or tomato sauce if you have people who don’t like tomato chunks (I used no sugar added and organic)
1 tablespoon tomato paste (I used no sugar added and organic)
1 can no salt added whole kernel corn
1 can reduced sodium black beans
1 can reduced sodium pinto beans (or other bean based on your preferences)
1 package of taco or chili seasoning (I used low sodium and organic)
extra virgin olive oil
pink himalayan salt or sea salt
ground pepper
shredded cheese (I used an organic mexican blend)
plain greek yogurt
Directions:
1.  Brown the turkey with just a splash of EVOO.  Season with just a bit of pink himalayn salt or sea salt and ground pepper.  As the turkey begins to brown, add in the onion and after a few more minutes, add the garlic.  Drain the meat once it’s brown.  If you used lean turkey, you shouldn’t have much to drain.
2.  Add to the meat, the can of corn (drained) and the beans (I drained most of the liquid, but left about 1/4).  Then stir in the tomatoes and tomato sauce and the chili seasoning.  
3.  Bring the mixture to a boil.
4.  Reduce to low heat and add the lid.  Let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.  Serve with a spoon of plain greek yogurt (a substitute for sour cream) and sprinkle a small amount of shredded cheese on top.
There a TON of variations you could use with this recipe as well.  Chicken instead of turkey, add mushrooms or peppers or jalapenos, change the beans you use, etc.  It also pairs well with brown rice for the leftovers.
This makes several servings, so it is great for leftovers!  Make sure to not over-indulge and have huge bowls of it…that defeats the healthiness of it.  It’s all about portion control!  
If you are using the 21 Day Fix nutrition guide, all of the ingredients are Fix approved.  
xoxo Shannon

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