The Hungry Runner Girl: i could live off of breadsticks

Sunday, January 16, 2011

i could live off of breadsticks

Date night started off with a romantic trip to Costco. I only spent $9.88, if you don't believe me I will email you the picture of the cash register. I did take a picture of it, it was a once in a lifetime experience.

Scooted across the parking lot to use my Christmas gift card at Nordstroms. My heaven. I bought my favorite make-up items. I am a cheapskate with everything else but make-up is something I would sell all of my jeans, shoes (not work-out shoes) and jewelry to buy. I love me some Mac and Clinique.

We decided to go to a movie before dinner. I kind of freaked out a little bit because what happened if I got hungry in the movie. That would be the end of the world and there is no way I was going to pay $4 for a little bag of skittles at the theater. I then remembered I ALWAYS have food stashed in my car.

This is what we collected in my back seat and snuck into the theater. We only had a few cheezits during the movie but it is all about security......just in case I get hungry:)

We saw the movie RED at the dollar theater (tickets actually cost 1.25......they lie to us) and it was amazing. You probably all saw it in the real theater so I am a little behind but seriously it was the perfect mixture of action, comedy and love......plus I LOVE Morgan Freeman.

We then trecked over to the Olive Garden to use a gift card from the in-laws (THANK YOU)!!! It was delicious. I got the five cheese baked ziti and I think I finally fulfilled my cheese needs for the week.

Date night was a success.

P.S. I hope I didn't disappoint you by saying I got all dolled up.....in my vocab that means curl your hair and put on something other than your nike tempo shorts.

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Do you keep food in your car or purse for emergency situations like having a late dinner?

-Boy scout motto.....be prepared. I don't like my stomach grumbling.

Do you like Olive Garden?

-Their breadsticks make me melt.

What is something you are willing to pay big bucks for?

-Make-up and produce and ice-cream sundae's.

78 Comments:

At January 16, 2011 at 10:01 AM , Kim (Book Worm Runs) said...: You two are absolutely adorable :) I love how you bought 2 huge bags of broccoli!! LOL!
At January 16, 2011 at 10:04 AM , Anonymous said...: I'm with you on always having a food stash! I always have things in my purse!
At January 16, 2011 at 10:07 AM , Anonymous said...: I'm always really excited when my bill is less than $20 at Costco!

I will definitely splurge on make-up. What kind do you use/any recommendations?

I *always* bring granola bars, fruit, trail mix, or something to snack on if I know I'm going to be away from home more than 2 hours.
At January 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM , Kayla said...: I love Olive Garden. I get the ziti quite often and I definitely love the breadsticks!
At January 16, 2011 at 10:10 AM , Tara @ Dashing in Pearls said...: I keep granola bars in my car just incase but that's all. Your stash way out does mine!

LOVE the Olive Garden... mainly for the salad and breadsticks.
At January 16, 2011 at 10:13 AM , Stephanie said...: I need to get crackin on a food stash! I only work a few three blocks from work and three blocks from the gym, but who KNOWS how hungry I could get in those short distances! How have I NOT seen the movie RED???
At January 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM , Abby said...: My favorite part of that movie at Helen Mirren :)
At January 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM , Anonymous said...: Broccoli = my FUEL:) I eat it like candy!

Slash I always have a redonk amount of food "just in case"...good to know I'm not the only one;)

I love all things pasta, especially breadsticks. I would pay big bucks for my running sneaks and produce ANY day!
At January 16, 2011 at 10:18 AM , Anonymous said...: p.s. Morgan Freeman is GOD
At January 16, 2011 at 10:22 AM , giraffy said...: I love olive garden, and thankfully there's one across the street from the hospital!!

I try not to purposely keep food in my car, but with three kids, sometimes it happens against my will.
At January 16, 2011 at 10:31 AM , Anonymous said...: Haha I'm the same! Dolled up just means no workout clothes! :P

I honestly NEVER leave the house without food on me. My stomach likes to be satisfied. My purse is actually just a food carrier! :P

Btw you two make a gorgeous couple. Serious model material there!
At January 16, 2011 at 10:32 AM , Amber said...: I <3 costco. no 10$ trips for me.
At January 16, 2011 at 10:35 AM , Matt said...: LOL. I always keep a few bars or something stashed in my backpack ;)
At January 16, 2011 at 10:42 AM , Cynthia said...: You two are serioulsy too cute!

The only food I usually have on me is clif or luna bars but I always take healthy snack food to work so I don't go to the vending machines.
I heart Olive Garden breadsticks and salad! Remeinds me I have a giftcard from there I need to use. That baked ziti looks delish!
Makeup or skin care products are definatly things I will spend big bucks on. But that's why I ask for gift cards :)
I would say my hair is another thing I would spend money on to take care of.. speaking of I need a haircut stat!
At January 16, 2011 at 10:44 AM , Cynthia said...: P.S. I think you look beautiful and dolled up is anything besides running clothes and pjs to me!
At January 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM , Anonymous said...: I keep a granola bar in my backpack at all times. You never know when a massive hunger attack will strike! I also love Olive Garden...bread sticks and pasta = amazing!
At January 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM , Anonymous said...: doesn't Nordstrom SMELL SO GOOD? I want my house to smell like Nordstrom. (I'm surprised it doesn't, with as much shopping as I do there...)

ha... I am the same way with food... I always have to take food - generally some kind of bar, a bag of cashews, an apple... I'm sure I can go right now and look in any handbag, there's an emergency bar in there...

it's funny, I don't even WEAR very much makeup day to day, but I LOVE it. make up and skincare products... I spend way to much ... um, time, at Sephora. :D
At January 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM , Katy said...: I will also spend big bucks on produce. :) Yummy. I like to buy expensive, fancy foundation and stuff, but for eye makeup and whatnot, it's usually Wal-mart or Target. Lol. I like a HUGE variety of colors, and that's just too expensive for Mac.

Your pictures are, as always, ADORABLE.
At January 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM , Anonymous said...: Looks fun!!!!
I ALWAYS carry something food-like around with me! =D
Love olive garden too!
At January 16, 2011 at 11:10 AM , Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be Meiri said...: I pay big bucks to have a personal trainer. everything else I cheap out on.
At January 16, 2011 at 11:14 AM , Kristin {Boston Belle} said...: I LOVE the Olive Garden, I used to go all the time in college...I need to go back soon! I also love the picture of your back seat hahaha hilarious :) And I spend big bucks on hair/skin/make-up it's bad but I can't help it!!
At January 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM , Anonymous said...: I guess I would say produce too. I buy organics and those are more costly. I dont mind shelling out the monies for it though!

And body products (shampoo, etc)

Of course I keep food in my car.. I blame it on having 3 kids and they might get hungry but Im usually the one eating it. Woops!
At January 16, 2011 at 11:21 AM , Keri said...: Hey! Okay so I have some questions about how you use the beta alanine. Do you take it every day? Before or after running? And how long did it take for the tingling to go away?!
At January 16, 2011 at 11:27 AM , EBURNS said...: My friends call my purse the mom-bag because it always has snacks in it. Not to mention I have snacks to satisfy all cravings too, sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy.

Splurge: food, specifically produce. Airline tickets (fly non-stop, or best departure times etc) haircut (love the salon I go to, but $$)
At January 16, 2011 at 11:36 AM , Jenn said...: I drive a truck. The center console is stashed with candy for those such emergencies. I am just remembering by those photos that I have Hot Tamales in there.....almost forgot about that. We sneak food in everywhere. Hockey games, church, band concerts.....

Glad you had a great date night! Olive Garden breadsticks...YUMM!

I'm pretty much a bargain shopper with most things but yes make-up to cover my careless years of basking in the sun is a splurge. I can't cut corners with jeans either. I've tried, they end up in the Salvation Army pile. If I spend the money, I wear them and I feel good about myself IN them. Worth it:)
At January 16, 2011 at 11:53 AM , Anonymous said...: I keep KIND bars and fruit on hand. Sorry to say but I hate Olive Garden. I'm willing to splurge on Louis Vuitton, but anything else I deal hunt around.
At January 16, 2011 at 12:01 PM , Unknown said...: oh fun times! Dolled up to me means showering, haha!
We love going out for sushi. Thats our favorite vice, and we'll pay more $$ for it, okay that and wine. Everything else I am a cheapo on!
Hope you are having a wonderful sunday. Rest up for that day off tomorrow. My bet is that your long is double the mileage of mine, haha.
LC
At January 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM , Danielle said...: Five Cheese Ziti is my favorite at OG. And the breadsticks are to die for!
I don't thikn I have even heard of the movie RED??
At January 16, 2011 at 12:11 PM , Meg said...: My emergency stashes usually consist of 100 cal packs of almonds or walnuts, and a special K protein bar. I had a serious issue when I was student teaching, because all of my go-to snacks are nuts or nut based (proteeeeein), but I couldn't have nuts in the classroom because of allergies! So I had to find a good snack that had no nuts in it. In comes the Special K protein bar. It tastes like a freaking rice krispies treat with strawberries in it - delish.

Olive Garden is great for two things: breadsticks and minestrone soup. The rest of their stuff I'll generally pass on. And as far as the big bucks go, I'm not willing to go cheap on food. Jake goes for a lot of store brands and things and non-organic, and it's one of my areas where I'm totally OCD. Organic produce unless it's really unavoidable, and I like my name brands! I can't help it!
At January 16, 2011 at 12:22 PM , Meg said...: I FOUND a wedding dress!! You can see pics of it here: http://shootingduck.blogspot.com/2011/01/success.html

And I thought of you on the treadmill yesterday - I realized that I dance while running and thought of your spinning class post. Am I alone in doing this? Or do you do it too?
At January 16, 2011 at 12:22 PM , Shannon said...: I must be REALLY behind because I don't think I've ever even heard of RED. I'm still waiting for Harry Potter to hit the cheap theater so I can see it for $3.

I actually tend to not go anywhere with food (unless I'm going to work early, or leaving before eating breakfast) because I know I'll eat it when I'm not hungry.

LOVE Olive Garden bread sticks and salad! Even though it's just iceberg with red onions, croutons, and those delicious peppers. Their dressing is the best.

And I'm trying to think of something I'll spend the big bucks on. And nothing is really coming to mind. I bargain shop as much as I can.
At January 16, 2011 at 12:30 PM , Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be Meiri said...: If you ever come to SoCal I will glad take you out hiking/climbing things.

I don't know why, but every time I see something climbable, I HAVE to climb it.
At January 16, 2011 at 12:36 PM , Anonymous said...: I love Hot Tamales. I don't eat them enough. I am inspired. :)

When at the Olive Garden I always fill up on the breadsticks and take my dinner home with me.
At January 16, 2011 at 12:41 PM , Pam @ herbieontherun.com said...: That is absolutely hysterical that you had all of that stashed in your car. No, I don't keep emergency food, but I'm sure if I dug under my seats I could find a french fry or two.

I love Olive Garden. Their bread sticks are pretty good, but I swear I eat nearly the entire big bowl of salad every time we go.

I'm cheap on everything but food. I just paid $4.22 for a dozen Egglands Best organic eggs when the $0.88 store brand was right beside it. I will pay extra for the good food. And that includes my animals. Only holistic/organic for them too.
At January 16, 2011 at 12:43 PM , Anonymous said...: Hahaha - I take food with me at all times. I hate the thought of being starving and stuck somewhere, for some reason.

I spend on food, shoes, handbags, make-up...ok I could go on. Maybe I have a problem..
At January 16, 2011 at 12:46 PM , Divas said...: I usually keep a granola bar or some animal crackers with me if I know I'm going to need something, but I ALWAYS take a water bottle with me.
At January 16, 2011 at 12:54 PM , sdralphs said...: I do not keep food in my car. Shane would kill me. We are both kind of neat freaks, but him especially when it comes to food in the car.

I do not like Olive Garden. Use to be my favorite. I LOVE their breadsticks and like their salad. That's about where it ends. Their food is nasty I think and I heard it's all just processed frozen food they throw in to heat up.

I will spend big bucks on... Nike jackets, shoes, and pants.
At January 16, 2011 at 12:54 PM , Heather said...: I would have taken a picture of the cash register as well - I can never only spend $10 at the wholesale club.

I keep a Cliff Z bar in my purse at all times. Has saved me (and my husband) numerous times.
At January 16, 2011 at 12:58 PM , Pam @ herbieontherun.com said...: Social Network? It was... meh. It was kind of interesting to see how it all got started, and it had some funny parts, but it's not one I would ever watch again.

I'll stick to Juno!
At January 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM , Jess @ Blonde Ponytail said...: You DO looked dolled up!! Photogenic much?! You two look amazing!

I love the emergency food stash--might have to begin one of those. HOT TAMALES!!! I will spend the extra buck on quality food--produce always costs more than packaged goods, but it's an investment in your body. OH, and running shoes!
At January 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM , Angie said...: I always keep almonds with me. I've even passed them out at concerts when you're hungry from all the dancing :)

How do you overcome an awful run/workout? I just wasn't feeling it but finished my long run anyway.
At January 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM , Anonymous said...: Hooray for gift cards!!! I always keep some snacks in my purse: Larabars, Apples, Nuts, etc... Can't go more than 3 hours without eating or I become super grumpy, ha! I splurge on pedicures and jeans. I would also pay large amounts of money for the Olive Garden Breadstick recipe.
At January 16, 2011 at 1:21 PM , Hungry Like a Hippo said...: I like Olive Garden, but I prefer Macaroni Grill. Although, I do love the unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks option!
At January 16, 2011 at 1:25 PM , Jenn said...: haha...I love that stash!! Such random delish things though. I love Cheese its but I have no self control so I dont buy them. :) And I love the pics cause I can pretend like Im home. My momma works at that Costco!! and I grew up going to that dollar movie theater. haha... I must me getting old!
I must miss home :)
Hope your having a great day!
At January 16, 2011 at 1:28 PM , Anonymous said...: i will def pay big bucks for food!! mainly from TJ or WF!... five cheeses.. AHHH!!! so good
At January 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM , Geneviève said...: As a student, I always have at least 4 snacks with me at all times. I do not go anywhere without a piece of fruit, little baggies of nuts and seeds and granola bars. I hate being hungry and eat every 2 hours (yay crazy metabolism). To avoid anxiety issues and blowing my little student budget, packing snacks is essential!
At January 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM , Katie said...: I have granola bars, gus, and half-eaten packages of shot bloks EVERYwhere. I found some in my swim bag this morning and...um, maybe ate them. I also usually have a banana on me, but not for long because I don't like mushy bananas. BLEH. happy date night! also I usually leave costco saying, whew, we only spent $100 not $10. bad news.
At January 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM , Anonymous said...: I always keep food in my car AND purse just in case. and I carry snacks with me on a daily basis, whether it be to work or whatever. Me hungry=disaster for everyone near me.

I will pay big bucks for certain food products, some makeup items, and certain types of clothes. Other than that, I am a total bargainista.

Not the biggest fan of Olive Garden. I do like Italian Food though
At January 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM , Anonymous said...: I love the OG! I could make a meal out of their stix and salad for sure :)

I've always got some emergency food stashed in my purse too. Heck my bag is big enough to hold several sacks worth of groceries! Right now I've got a starburst, few sixlets and a package of cocoa roast almonds!
At January 16, 2011 at 1:53 PM , Katie said...: Oh hi, I'm just going to pretend our blog posts are places for secret emails. My back IS doing better, my PT beat the daylights out of me, I saw stars, NO GOOD. But much better today! And also, where I am sitting there is NO FOOD I CAN REACH and my dogs just fell asleep all over my legs, can you bring me some candy? And a banana and some leftover pizza and maybe a yogurt? ok thanks :)
At January 16, 2011 at 1:56 PM , Anonymous said...: I LOVE Nordstrom. I typically have some sort of snack with me - dried fruit/nuts/larabars/apples. I love taking snacks to movies...except last time when we saw Black Swan. It scared my hunger away. I'll spend money on pricey produce as well! I use Clinique face makeup but buy drugstore mascara and lip gloss.

I hope you are having a great day!
At January 16, 2011 at 2:01 PM , Shannon said...: I do not keep food in my car. I try not to drive if I can actually walk places.

I LOVE the Olive Garden. It is soooo delicious. I don't go there enough.

I would pay the big bucks for jeans. I only have 1 pair usually at a time that fits, and I get seven for all mankinds because it fits perfectly. I wear them till they're in shreds, then buy a new pair. Recently I've lost weight, but I don't want to buy a new pair till I've lost some more so I just wash it every time I wear them to shrink them back up. haha
At January 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM , Rene said...: Shoes and Jeans. I usually hit Norstrom Rack or Saks Off 5th and get some good deals but I LOVE jeans and shoes.
Ssadly I always have a Diet DP in my car. It's my crack.
At January 16, 2011 at 2:32 PM , 5 Miles Past Empty said...: Ok, seriously, you have to stop putting Costco food in your sweatshirt. How is it possible to spend less than $10?!

I am usually not prepared. I hate that! I get so hungry but hate fast food!! So I end up starving until I get home! Not good!!!!!!

Olive Garden=Delish!!! Love the minestrone soup and breaksticks!!
At January 16, 2011 at 2:41 PM , Anonymous said...: I never seen RED - so your ahead of me dollar theatre or not :) I heard it was really good though.

See Tangled!
At January 16, 2011 at 2:56 PM , Jessica said...: Ahem, yes. I almost always have food with me because in the UK vegan options are really limited, and I am even crankier than usual when I'm hungry.

In terms of my mileage, you're so sweet to say that you're impressed by it but honestly I'd rather have your balance when it comes to working out. You train like a demon, but also know when to rest. I just overwork my body, overtrain and juggle six injuries at once. Plus, because I never really rest I don't think I do myself justice half the time in races: one of the many reasons you're so much faster than I am is because you have that balance. Of course, you're naturally far more talented, stronger mentally and fuel yourself better too!

But I would kill for your speed, seriously. To receive a compliment from you about running left me smiling a lot :)
At January 16, 2011 at 2:57 PM , Keri said...: Yes! I want to try the beta alanine but I have to get used to the tingling. I am going to start off by taking it on shorter runs and try to get used to it just in case...I don't want it to ruin my long runs! My dad has been using it for weight lifting and loves it...
At January 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM , Anonymous said...: i normally don't really like olive garden that much but i lOVE LOVE LOVE their salad/salad dressing. and the bread sticks of course. but i never met a carb i didn't like.

also i never restrict my budget when it comes to a) produce and b) ice cream at mcdonalds or golden spoon.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come and we'll go to cafe rio and then to golden spoon which is like 2 mins away! but before, we'll run side-by-side on treadmills.

xoxo
At January 16, 2011 at 3:11 PM , Nat said...: I don't keep "Food" in my truck, but I def should. Sometimes I am so hungry on my way home from the gym or pool, I get the shakes...dumb me. I do keep PowerBar blasts in the car :)

I don't necessarily like the Olive Garden, but I do enjoy the salad.

I would pay big bucks for fruit, shoes and bikes.

I'm glad you had such a fun date night!
At January 16, 2011 at 3:30 PM , ShortSkirts said...: I generally keep a cliff bar around in case I get hungry those always tide me over.

My frisbee team and I got dolled up last night too. We had a cocktail party since we never see each other in anything besides under armour and cleats. It was fun to see everyone all dolled up
At January 16, 2011 at 3:32 PM , Maria said...: I love clinique too! Although the only makeup I have is the free samples from when I buy skincare! I make the freebies last ages!
:)
At January 16, 2011 at 3:33 PM , J said...: OMG!! We went to Olive Garden for lunch today and our server was so nice, he even gave me the little bag to take home my bread sticks!! I know what i am having for lunch tomorrow!! I keep TONS of snacks at my desk at work! Never know when I will get hungry during the day!
I don't buy makeup but I should. Prolly make me look better lol! I spend most of my money on running stuff or scrapbooking stuff.
At January 16, 2011 at 3:59 PM , LawGirl said...: I've been reading for your blog for a while, but am super lazy and almost never comment. I absolutely love your blog though so I had to come out of hiding. I aspire to eat as much broccoli as you and run either as long as you do on the treadmill, or as fast as you do, I'd push for both but neither will probably happen so I won't dream too big :-) Keep up the blogging, your blog is awesome!
At January 16, 2011 at 4:22 PM , Val said...: First: Still completely addicted to your blog :)

You are gorgeous :)

I do keep food in my car Fiance always makes fun of me :) I have granola bars, almonds, candy, cheez-its, and trail mix ;) because I am not a fun person when I am hungry!!!

I LOVE olive garden....I usually can just eat there breadsticks and drink there peach tea...i'm a cheap date ;)

the only thing I am willing to spend money on is shoes, races, running shoes, and food ;)
At January 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM , Anonymous said...: I thought htey would kick yu out of costco if you didnt' spend t least, oh, $50 :P but i believe you ;)

Also you are probably the cutest persona live. And you adn Billy definitely get cutest couple votes from me!!!

And I adore breadsticks. Or jsut bread in general. I am ALL about the carbs ;)
At January 16, 2011 at 5:58 PM , Christina said...: i pay big bucks for my mac make up too! it's necessary! and omg yes i always have snacks in my purse and backpack OF COURSE
At January 16, 2011 at 6:09 PM , Liz said...: Definitely willing to pay for ice cream. :) And anything related to improving/maintaining my fitness. Ie, foam rollers, stretch bands. :)
At January 16, 2011 at 6:12 PM , Unknown said...: lol at getting dolled up means wearing something other than your nike tempo shorts. But but they are sooo comfy lol. I splurge on way too much. Ice cream, clothes, hair products, more clothes. Hence my desperate need for a budget!
At January 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM , Anonymous said...: I think you look gorgeous! :)

I will always shell out more money for good quality food - and home decor!
At January 16, 2011 at 7:14 PM , Running Ricig said...: Mike and I went to the olive garden the other day for lunch and afterwards calculated our caloric intake for kicks. I'd eaten 900 (which was mostly made up of breadsticks) and he had like 2300! RIDICULOUS...LY delicious!

Sounds like a fun date night and you better be careful, someone is going to break into your car just to get your delicious snacks!
At January 16, 2011 at 7:16 PM , Nicole said...: Date night sounds fun :) I love makeup... sephora is my god send.

Does your husband totally enjoy taking pictures all the time or does he be a boy & complain?
At January 16, 2011 at 7:32 PM , Anonymous said...: Hey! I just came across your blog and love it! I always make sure to have an emergency stash of food on hand such as trail mix or some sort of bar. I am not a happy girl when I am hungry!
At January 16, 2011 at 9:31 PM , Melissa said...: I hate being hungry and stuck with no snack options. So yes, I always make sure to carry something with me!
At January 17, 2011 at 6:02 AM , Happiness Here said...: I like OG, but prefer Carrabba's. I fork out money on good organic produce as well, plus great restaurant meals and technology products. No cheap laptop for me - it's gotta last!
At January 17, 2011 at 7:40 AM , LAPT said...: I ALWAYS keep a granola bar, banana, or craisins in my purse. You never know when you're going to need something to eat! I get full of rage when I start to get hungry, and after the rage passes I get really sad. Eating a snack keeps me happy and peppy!
At January 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM , Runners Fuel said...: I keep an extra granola bar, just in case.
At January 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM , Unknown said...: I am always willing to dish out the big bucks for my groceries. I never skimp and try to buy organic whenever possible. I also thoroughly enjoy eating out so I spend lots of money on that as well.

I am cheapskate with my make-up and I shouldn't be! It's so important to have good make-up. Hmm, maybe I should rethink my spending... some Mac make-up sounds really nice right about now.
At January 18, 2011 at 7:39 PM , Heather said...: I mostly have some fruit - a clementine or apple - and sometimes a baggy of almonds in my purse. Pathetic, I know. But I hate when I get hungry and have no food!!

LOVE Olive Garden. My mom took me out there for lunch the other day! Yum!

I am cheap, but I splurge on coffee - Dunkin Donuts is my fav!!! That and workout clothes...

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