Ryan’s first day at his new job went well!
Of course we had to celebrate and what better way for this ice cream lovin’ duo to celebrate than with cookies ‘n’ cream shakes!?
We picked up these Edy’s cookies ‘n’ cream shakes from Publix after they caught Ryan’s eye.
You simply add a splash of milk to the container and stir and you’re all set!
They were surprisingly delicious! And no blender was needed. I was also surprised to see that each shake had less than 300 calories. That is basically unheard of when it comes to milkshakes!
Our shakes were enjoyed after dinner.
When Ryan got home from work, we sat down to a complimentary dinner offered by the hotel where we’re staying.
I made myself a salad from the salad bar and topped it with pepper steak and enjoyed it alongside some coleslaw.
The steak was really chewy and fatty, but I ate it all anyway. Just thinking back about this meal kind of makes me feel a little nauseous. Not really a good sign, huh?
I also ate a small bowl of croutons (they were so garlicy and delicious!) and some rice pilaf that went undocumented.
The shakes were clearly the highlight of the evening for us!
Another highlight? The Bachelorette!!! It’s on in five minutes, so it’s time for me to crawl into the big, comfy hotel bed and indulge my girly reality show lovin’ self.
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I’ve never seen those shakes before – what a fun little treat. Congrats to Ryan on his new job! 🙂
Cookies n Cream shakes make any day better 🙂
I’ve never seen those before… delicious!! Cookies and Cream is my jam, well that alongside anything with Chai! Have fun watching Bachelorette… girly TV shows are always the perfect indulgence!
Woah, that is such an awesome invention! A looong time ago Kool-Aid came out with slushies that you mixed up, popped in the freezer, and an hour later enjoyed your slushie. However, I don’t really want to think about what was in those things…eww. 😉
Way to go, Ryan!
I have to watch The Bachelorette tonight—the destination dates get me every time. Note to self: become the next Bachelorette so you can get a free trip to Fiji. Done.
Ugh I hate when I eat meals that weren’t worth it. It seems like such a waste when there are so many other things I adore. I’m glad that the milkshakes made up for it though! They look delicious!
How have I not seen these Shakes at the grocery store?!! I want one!!
Those look good! I’ve never seen them (not a bad thing)!
Hotel food can be a bit tricky!
Hope you are enjoying the Bachelorette in the hotel bed tonight!!
Those milkshakes look super good — and you’re right, 300 cals for a milkshake isn’t bad! I’m glad his first day went well!
Cookies n’ Cream is my absolute favorite! I hope they don’t have those at my grocery store cause I’m destined to buy them all! Glad to hear Ryan liked his first day. This move is going smooth so far, minus missing your sadie girl. 🙁
Free food (usually) = low quality… but sometimes, I’m ok with that…because let’s not forget…it’s freeeeee!
Don’t you just love those Shakes??? I discovered them about 5 months ago, and had a strawberry flavored one. Of all the things to end up on a tiny island in the Bering Sea off the western coast of Alaska – me and Shakes =)
Wow what a fun treat! I have never seen those before?! I’ll have to be on the lookout for them now 🙂
Happy to hear the new job went well for Ryan! And I have to say, you’re so lucky to have a hubby that loves sweets just as much as you do…I wish I could get my hubby on the sweets bandwagon with me 😉
oh wOW! those shakes look good!!
ANd a nice dinner for you two 🙂 GO ryan with his new job!
Now I really want one of those shakes!
Yay for the Bachelorette! I can’t believe Ryan came back haha. Those shakes sound/look amazing…I’d never even heard of them.
I lost all my free time so haven’t been able to watch the bachelorette at ALL past the 3rd episode. Pleaseee dont tell me that Bentley guy ever came back…
he came back 1x, but he’s been gone for a while now – thank goodness!
That’s kind of nice that the hotel you are staying in has a complimentary dinner!
Those milkshakes look so neat! I’ve never heard of them. I better not give them a try though or I might just become addicted!!
Those look so good! I’m glad the first day went well!
Oh hells no! With all due respect mr president, this is the worse time of the week for you to have this little speach. If I miss jps date, im not gonna be a happy camper
Ahh those are so cool! I’ve never even seen them before! I’m definitely going to keep an eye out for them. And yay for Ryan’s first day going well! I’m so happy for him 🙂
Ok I need to look for those shakes immediately!!
Oooh yeah…that steak doesn’t look as appetizing as most of the stuff you made at home, haha. But I might have eaten it anyway too — frugality usually wins out, haha. Congrats on a great first day, Ryan!!
Yum! Those shakes look delicious! The Bachelorette is getting juicy…
I watch the Bachelorette also! WHY DO I LOVE REALITY TV TRASH?! 🙂
Eh, yeah- it’s never a good sign when just thinking about your din makes you nauseous.. Those shakes sound great though! I’ve had the biggest craving for fro-yo lately actually, which is a huge bummer because i’ve been trying to stay away from dairy this month (participating – for kicks- in this Paleo eating challeng, which means zero dairy or grains).
Uhg, that steak. I don’t think that is a good sign!!!! ….. 300 calories for a shake! Way to celebrate!!!! YAY for Ryan’s first day! 🙂
Those shakes look great! Good job on Ryan’s first day:)
Hotel dinners area always a little sketchy 😉 Those shakes look delicious though!
Sadie, Sadie, where for art thou Sadie’s walk?
I miss hearing about that little girl’s walks and the mischief she gets up to, trying to trip you over with sticks (or branches) so I can only imagine how much you must miss her 🙁
we miss her SO much. everytime i get up, i just wait for her to follow me. 🙁
Even though it’s tough being without Sadie, at least the hotel has some nice perks. Maybe the steak was just a bad choice and next night it will all be better! (Especially since you loved the breakfast so much!)
I have seen those shakes at the grocery store and have always wondered if they were good! Glad ryan’s first day went well!
Blegh! I can’t do the really fatty parts of meat at aaalll.
I’m interested to see your thoughts on tonight’s episode 🙂
Milkshakes!!!!! Congratulations, Ryan on your first day!!
thats so strange ive never heard of shakes in a carton before!
300 calories for a shake! Awesome – I’ve got to get my hands on this!
Your dress is super cute!! 🙂
i love the dress! jealous that you have access to a free nightly salad bar… hotel living doesn’t look so bad!
That little shake thing looks good! I’ve seen those in the freezer aisle and always been curious but never took the plunge to try them. Sounds like I should :-). Glad Ryan’s first day went well!
chew fatty steak just gave me the gross-outs. 😛 so i’ll scroll back up to those shakes! they look really tasty and creamy, i’ve never seen those before but might have to do a grocery store scope-out. perfect for a shake sans blender! 🙂 and awesome to hear ryan had a great first day!
Shakes like those give me all the more reason to believe that breakfast should come before dinner :)!
Those shakes look fun!
Thats’ grea for Ryan. Oh and The second thing Iike the most in hotels after the breakfast buffet, is the big and comfortable bed^^
So glad that Ryan’s first day went well! 😀 And hope you enjoyed some good-old-fashioned, realtiy tv indulgence Bacelorette time 😉 xyx
I’ve been wanting to try those shakes. I’m glad they’re good and not as bad for you. Now it’s way too easy to get s milkshake!
I loved The Bachelorette last night! The final rose episode is going to be sad though…I don’t want either of them to get hurt!
Dang you get free breakfast AND lunch? That’s awesome! Did the Vitamix make the trip to the hotel or did you have to put it in storage? I would be living off of smoothies probably…
it’s in storage. a rookie mistake. i miss it!
I’ve heard of complimentary breakfast but not dinner!