Obsession: Cadbury Eggs

I started to think about all the things I've become obsessed with over the years.  Much of it centers around reality tv and celebrities, but that is neither here nor there.  When you are a stay at home mommy you have to find things to occupy your mind other than whose pooped and who needs to poop.  Sure I could learn something new or be productive, but what fun is that.

Since the Easter candy season is upon, I have been gorging myself on Cadbury Eggs.

I know they sell them pretty much year round now, but there is something wrong about eating a Cadbury Egg at Halloween.  I save them for Easter only so that they're special...

Now I don't eat just regular old Cadbury Eggs. 

You have not LIVED until you've had a chocolate Cadbury Egg.  It has to be better than crack.  Possibly even better than Target.  Gasp.  Shock.  I know, I know!  But trust me.  Run, don't walk, to CVS or the grocery and buy as many of these heavenly goodies as you can.  Your mouth will thank you. 

And then in looking up Cadbury Egg pictures (again, could be doing so much more with my time) I came across this glory...

Surely this is a gift from God himself.  A brownie with a Cadbury Egg baked into it.  OMG.  In an effort to stay less than 300 lbs I will be walking to the local Food Lion today to purchase brownie mix so that I can make these tonight.  If hubby is lucky I will even make him some without the glory that is the Cadbury Egg because he doesn't like them (I don't know what's wrong with him either).  Here is the link to the website with the recipe.  Seems pretty straight forward.  Probably putting icing on them will send me into a diabetic coma, but I am willing to risk it for you, my loyal readers, all 4 of you. 

In other shocking news, I have not had Starbucks since March 10th.  Gasp.  I know!  I gave it up for Lent.  I know Lent started the 5th.  I was driving to and from Florida by myself with my 2 young children and there was no way on earth I was doing that without Starbucks.  I'm not gonna lie.  I may tear up a little every time I pass the Starbucks at Target without stopping, but I feel good.  I mean hello if I can't give up Starbucks for God then there is something wrong with me.  I thought about giving up wine, but come on.  Everyone has limits.  And Jesus drank wine.  He wouldn't want me to suffer. 

I hear the baby in her crib.  I guess I should go get her.  She is staring straight up at the monitor.  I'm pretty sure she knows I am watching her. 

Wegmans

We have lived in New England for 3 years now and to say I've been jonesing for a Publix is an understatement. I literally think about Publix at least once a day, usually when I'm craving a sub or macaroni salad or bakery items. If you've never lived somewhere with a Publix then you have no idea what I'm talking about, but if you've been to a Publix then you know, oh yes you know the glory that is Publix.

Anyways, my friend from NY (who has never been to a Publix, but his dad has) was telling me that they opened a Wegmans about 40 miles from my house and that it was supposed to be similar to a Publix. Apparently his mom drove an hour and a half to get there from her current house because she likes it so much.

Of course I have to go check it out so after Stroller Strides on Monday off Em and I go. It takes us about an hour to get there and we were not disappointed. First off there was a Charming Charlies in the shopping center and I bought a super cheap, super cute dress.

How do I love Wegmans? Let me count the ways.

Bakery--delicious. I had yet to find a grocery with any kind of decent bakery section and Wegmans is great.

Organic--a good selection of reasonably priced organic produce and products. I was able to buy organic fruits and veggies without ruining my grocery budget.

Alcohol--I didn't even know groceries in MA could sell alcohol in grocery stores, but Wegman must've pulled some kind of miracle because they had a huge selection of beer, wine, and liquor.

Store brands--You know how Trader Joe's has only store brand products. Well, Wegmans is similar in that it has a TON of store brand products and they are yummy.

Shopper card--great deals for customers with a shopper club card. And I got great coupons for joining.

Food--There was a grill where you could get lunch (like hamburgers, etc), an Asian food buffet (with Chinese and Thai foods), a huge salad bar, a chicken wing bar, an olive bar...I feel like I'm forgetting something. Em and I had food from the Chinese buffet and it was delicious! Oh, and fresh sushi and made to order custom vegetable blends like for stir fry or soup.

They are supposedly opening a Wegmans about 20 minutes from my house and I already know that will be my new go to grocery.

I heart Wegmans.