Mornin’!
Well, I’m a wee bit exhausted this morning 
I woke up at 3:30 with a wicked allergy attack – sneezing, wheezing – the whole 9 yards. I didn’t get back to sleep until 5:30ish and before I knew it, I HAD to get up for work! Oh, life…
I popped some mad Benadryl + allergy medication and am definitely feeling better, I just hope that I don’t pass out at my desk today!!
I needed something rejuvenating for breakfast after my less than stellar night, and knew the best thing would be a tall, cold, Green Monster!
I used one of my handy dandy banana packets I made this weekend, and I was enjoying my GM in minutes 
For lunch today, I packed some Chicken Chili.
Chili is definitely better the second day, and even BETTER the third day! This shall be a great little lunch
Oh, I didn’t share last night because I was too hungry to wait for it to finish baking – but I made corn bread – chili’s perfect sidekick This was the first time I’ve used this Krusteaz mix – big fan…BIG fan.
This cornbread was super soft, sweet, moist and perfectly “corny” if you will. Heavenly…
For 26 years of my life I’ve eaten the King of Cornbread mixes – Jiffy – but I just found out this year that it has partially hydrogenated lard in the mix. RATS. I’m not saying I’ll never it again – because let’s be honest, it’s $.50 and delicious – but when given the option, I’ll obviously go for the healthier choice.
Oh, I forgot to say THANK YOU to all the generous souls who offered to ship me almond butter in light of my unfortunate seal debacle. THANK YOU!
Enjoy your day buddies!
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How many hours of sleep do you need each night, in order to function properly?
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I need 8 – 9 hours!
Sorry for your lack of sleepage. I hope the Benedryl helps and you don’t pass out. That stuff knocks me on my butt when even Percocet doesn’t.
I need about 7-8 hours. I try to go to bed around 12pm and wake up between 7 and 8. My body actually won’t let me sleep past 8 so I guess it’s happy with those times.
I’ve got to have my 8 hours of sleep. Otherwise I start dragging. Hope you are feeling better!
i am straight up 8 hours kind of gal…i hope you get some coffee, feel better and have a wonderful day
hmm i’ll have to try that Krusteaz corn mix. I do love corn bread, but never really realized it until I had some at work, and went YUM! cuz most of the time it’s dry, but not so… it can be moist!
I used to be chill with like 6 hours of sleep, going to bed at 10 and getting up at 5.. now it’s like bed at 10, I can get up at 6 or 630. I need to get back in that 5 am routine, cuz i don’t like working out after work!
I hope you’re feeling better!
making your own cornbread is SO easy! I love it. I just use the recipe on the quaker cornmeal container.
bummer! I feel your pain. I hate allergies. :/ AND I need at least 7 hours to function (no joke).
Also — I’m totally needing some chili right about now. Yours looks sooo good. It feels like fall already. Crazy. I had to bust out the heated blanket last night.
I hope you feel better!!
Mmmm, that corn bread looks delish! I grew up on Jiffy, as well, but didn’t know about the lard (ugggh) until recently. Major bummer!
My perfect amount of sleep is 7 – 7 1/2 hours. Any more than that, and I’m actually pretty sleepy! I’m trying to be better about getting more sleep. It makes a HUGE difference!
That cornbread looks delish! I’ll have to give that mix a try.
To function properly I need at least 6.5 hours of sleep. To be happy I need at least 8.
3:30 .. yikes, sounds like you need a NAP TIME today haha
i have a weakness for corn bread ! looks yummy
That cornbread looks good, I’ll have to try it out! As much as I love chili, it’s sad to see that it’s about that season for it, summer flew by!
Oh no, I hope that green monster gives you some more energy and makes you feel better today! I usually need 7-8 hours to feel refreshed. That cornbread looks so good. Have a great day
I get 8 hours a night and feel ok. When i would work, I only got 7 hours, and sometimes I felt better on those days, but I don’t think I could do 7 consistently and still feel good
i need at least 8. :]
Krusteaz makes great pancake mix, but I’ve never had the corn bread mix. I’m not a fan of the Jiffy brand eventhough it has the awesome price of 50 cents. I usually buy Marie Callendar’s corn bread mix…good stuff!
Last night I said chili on the second day was better, but the third day… most likely the best
I love that brand of cornbread. It is definitely worth the extra dough. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I have found 7 hours is about perfect for me. If I get 8, I usually am too tired the next day. But if it is 6.5, I am also really tired. High maintenance sleeper right here!
7 to 8 hours is pretty good for me. Have to wake up around the same time every morning or I will get a headache.
Next time you or Ben hit the Trader Joe’s try their cornbread mix – aaaaawesome! And even better when you put 1/4-1/2 cup thawed frozen corn in with it- Deeelish!
I need at least 8 hours of sleep to function properly and if not, then I have to down several cups of coffee. Sleep is one of my top priorities.. I hate it when I lay in bed at night and can’t seem to shut my thoughts off but it does happen. I hope your allergies get better! They are always pretty bad for me around this time of the year too.
I need 7-8 hours, but that’s rarely accomplished, unfortunately! Ok, so more than my sleep, I really, really need that cornbread. I love super corny cornbread, and yours looks like it fits the criteria!
Sarah
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Ugh. I used to use the jiffy kind, too. I’ll have to try this kind! by the way.. it turns out super moist if you use 1/2 plain yogurt and 1/2 skim milk. Yum!!
I think all soups/stews taste better days after.. all the veggies dance and mingle, and absorb each others love of spices and herbs.. oh drools.. makes for happy taste buds.
i need at least 7 hours.. though I can definatly do 14 easy. haha
I say 7 hours is my goal, but more is better! Love cornbread, yummy!
So sad to hear that about the Jiffy mix, that’s my favorite:( Guess I will have to move on…
I need around 7-8 hours to feel really good. Any more or less I feel super tired all day! Hope you get to feeling better girl!
8-9, hands down!
That looks like such a yummy fall inspired lunch!
I wish it was 8 hours a night but I’ve learned to deal with 5 or 6 – too much to do!
The cornbread looks yummy! I have an awesome recipe from the barefoot contessa for cornbread muffins with raspberry preserves – I love the little bit of sweetness with the cornbread!
Corn bread is one of my all time favorite things. It’s so good. And I agree with you about the chili….it is DEFINITELY better leftover..as are soups and stews!
Hope you get some rest tonight! I woke up at 3:45 AM on Monday and it made for a rough day…but I slept like a champ last night
To function I need 6 and anything less means I am literally insane but optimum sleep is 7.5 – 9 for me! 10 is amazing!
Sorry you had a less than stellar night
Hopefully that delish lookin’ chilli made up for it!
6 or 7 hours is good for me
Have you tried quercetin for your allergies? It’s good stuff!
only 50 cents for Jiffy? That is cheap! Too bad it’s got lard! I need 6-7 hours of sleep a night to stay sane!
[...] I survived the night allergy-attack free! I feel so rested and a million times better than I did at this time [...]
I need 7 – 8 hrs.
Have you tried ground turkey breast in your chili? That’s how I make it. It’s very healthy & tastes great!