When it comes to love, thoughtfulness is a far more important ingredient than spending lots of money. Sometimes having a nice bubble bath drawn for you at home feels just as lavish as any spa date. Sometimes when your partner says “I picked up this one special snack for you cause I know it’s your favorite” feels just as special as a fancy meal out. There’s something just so personal about these moments, and that’s what makes them magical. And it was this kind of moment recently shared between a husband and a wife on their 10 year anniversary, which they chose to celebrate with Taco Bell. Turns out, there’s a very sweet story behind this unexpected meal choice. In a reel posted to her Instagram, Ashley Olson shared that in April 2014, she and her now husband Willie got married at a courthouse at 23 and 25 years old.It had been raining on their drive home, so “naturally” they drove through Taco Bell. Once back at the “cheap lil motel” they were staying at, they fashioned a table out of the room’s ironing board, and thus, their first meal as husband and wife was had. Flash forward to their 10th year anniversary, which happened to fall on their kid’s spring break. The family had enjoyed a big trip to Europe the previous year, so nothing was really planned for the milestone. Or so Ashley thought. Ashley had taken the kids to her parents to stay for their break, while Willie stayed home. After putting the kids down for the night, she noticed lights flickering out on her parents pier and went to check it out. That's when she saw an ironing board, covered in candles, and Willie (who had driven over five hours to get there) with a bag of their favorite Taco Bell items. See on Instagram “We laughed, cried, ate our food, drank cider, and danced to our wedding song at the end of my parent’s pier,” Ashley recalled, adding, “10 years + 2 kids later this man still pursues me, still dates me, and still surprises me.”Ashley wasn’t the only one moved by her husband’s sweet gesture. “Not me shouting ‘THE IRONING BOARDDD’ ???? my heart cannot with this,” one person wrote, while another said “Not me sobbing over Taco Bell ?”Still another commented, “Well…this guy is forcing the rest of us to up our game!! ?”A few had their own similar simple, yet poignant love stories…involving fast food. One person said, “My marriage has started of similar too, but it was us eating Chick-fil-A in the car with our witnesses. I love my wife so much more than a grand wedding. She’s my world.”A few others noted how this way of celebrating seemed more attractive than other more traditional (i.e. expensive) approaches. “Crazy how this marriage outlasts a lot of couples who had big beautiful extravagant weddings just for them to divorce a few years later. ?????? good for you two ?,” one person said, perhaps citing a study from 2014 that did indicate that people who splurge on wedding were more likely to divorce. Another reflected, “I understand when people get married for logical, and financial reasons. But if I ever get married, this is what I want my marriage to be based on. Love, pure joy of being around your partner. Seeing their face and having a reason to smile. That natural, genuine love.”There can be so many unspoken expectations in relationships, but at the end of the day—as long as you're celebrating the love you have for one another in the way you both want, that’s what ultimately matters.

Author and crime victim advocate Lindsay Schraad Keeling, 32, has people laughing and also feeling a little creeped out after sharing a sympathy card she made for a teacher when she was 7 in 1999. The card shows that even though Keeling’s heart was in the right place, she had yet to grasp how to tactfully bring up a loved one’s death at that age.Keeling is the author of the upcoming, “The Funeral Director’s Wife” and co-author of the award-winning “Where the Trail Ends: The Kenny Suttner Story.”It all started when the principal at Keeling's school announced to her class that the computer teacher’s mother had passed away, so they'd have a substitute teacher that day. “He didn’t ask for any drawings or sympathy cards or anything, but when I got home, I decided I wanted to do something nice for my teacher,” she told People. “I had just learned about death as a child after our pet died and my mom read me a book about dying.”The self-proclaimed “emotional child” made a sympathy card for her teacher and showed it to her mother after she was finished. “I’m sure I was very proud of it because I excitedly showed it to my mother — who was wise enough to gently take it from me so I couldn’t give it to my teacher,” she told Today.com.The card reads:By Lindsay, to computer teacherSory teacher.I am so sory computer teacher that your mom had to die. Sory.But everybody hasts to die some day.And today it was your mom’s turn to die.Love love is in your hart. @authorlindsayskeeling Replying to @CassieMae Ask and you shall receive ? #fyp #sympathycard #childhood #childhoodmemories #scarystories The card eventually found its way to a box of mementos and Keeling wouldn’t see it again for another 25 years. When she returned to her family’s home in Oklahoma after her grandfather's passing, her mother showed her the card to cheer her up. "I was very upset, and my mother wanted to cheer me up, so she went through a box of keepsakes she’d been keeping for 25 years and showed me the ‘sympathy card’ I’d made for my teacher,” Keeling told People. Later, she posted images of the card to TikTok, where it’s been viewed over 3 million times.Many people in the comments thought the card was unsettling, especially coming from such a young child. "This reads like you're the one who did it,” one commenter wrote. Another added, "A Sympathy card apparently written by JIGSAW,” referencing the killer in the “Saw” franchise. @authorlindsayskeeling Replying to @karleyr0se Let me know in the comments if y’all want to read them with me! #booktok #bookish #childrensbook #childrensbooks #childrensbookauthor #sympathycard #funny #author The story inspired many people to share the “unhinged” sympathy cards they’ve seen children write. "My grandma died. A student gave me a card. They drew her in the casket,” a teacher wrote. "My grandpa died in December, and the card my 8-year-old made him when he got sick said, 'I hope you enjoy your life while it lasts,' with a picture of a gravestone,” another commenter added.Ultimately, Keeling’s curious card from 1999 brought smiles to many faces and also helped cheer up some people who could use a sympathy card themselves. “The feedback I loved the most — besides all the funny comments — was a person who said their mother had passed away recently and this was ‘the first time they had laughed in weeks,’” Keeling told Today.com. “I was so grateful that I could bring joy to people who were grieving like me.”

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This Acaí Bowl Recipe is healthy, deliciously refreshing, and whips together in seconds. Try this sweet smoothie bowl for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a healthy dessert! This Acaí Bowl Recipe is perfectly refreshing on hot summer days. In This Article Why This Recipe Stands OutWhat Is Acaí?Key Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadCommonly Asked QuestionsAcaí Bowl RecipeMore To Make And Eat View more Why This Recipe Stands Out If you’ve enjoyed any of our refreshing smoothie recipes, you’ll go bananas for this Acaí Bowl. Here’s why we love this recipe: Packed with Antioxidants: Smoothie bowls – particularly acai bowls – are chalk full of vitamins and antioxidants. Perfect for Summer: This smoothie bowl hits the spot on a hot summer day just as much as creamy, homemade ice cream. Easy To Make: Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes are all that’s needed for this recipe. Versatile: This Acaí Smoothie Bowl Recipe can be adjusted in dozens of ways. The options for toppings are endless, so get creative! Beautiful: Not only are smoothie bowls delicious, they’re also totally picture-perfect like this Fresh Fruit Salsa. What Is Acaí? Acaí, pronounced ah-SAH-ee, are little berries that resemble grapes or blueberries that grow on the acai palm tree near the Amazon River Delta. While eaten fresh in South America, they are often powdered or frozen in the U.S. These little berries are known for packing a punch when it comes to antioxidants and nutrition. They tend to be on the tarter side which is why they’re usually paired with honey or banana. Key Recipe Ingredients Acaí Puree- You’ll want to look for unsweetened acaí puree for this recipe. We find that sweetened acai gets too overpowering. You can find acaí puree in the freezer section of many major grocery stores. Banana – We use one very ripe banana for this recipe. This sweetens the smoothie and thickens the texture. Yogurt – Vanilla Greek yogurt gives this smoothie bowl a perfectly creamy, smooth texture and boosts the protein-content. Milk – Just a splash of your favorite kind of milk helps the ingredients to blend nicely. Non-dairy works fine. Substitutions And Variations This Acaí Bowl Recipe is a blank canvas for all the toppings and add-ins. Here are some of our favorites: Swap the Fruit: Not a fan of bananas? Feel free to replace the frozen banana with frozen pineapple, papaya, or mango like we do in this Tropical Mango Smoothie. Add Some Greens: To boost the nutrition even more in this recipe, try adding a bunch of spinach. It may adjust the color a bit but won’t affect the taste. Or you could try this Tropical Green Smoothie. Heap on the Toppings: This is where it gets fun. We love topping this acai bowl with berries, granola, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, almond butter, chia seeds, flax seeds, or these Candied Pecans. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Add acaí puree, frozen banana, and yogurt to a blender. Blend ingredients until smooth, adding a splash of milk as needed. Transfer smoothie to bowl and garnish as desired. Enjoy! For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead Here’s a few of our key tips on preparing the ingredients for this smoothie: Partially Thaw Acai: Blending rock solid acaí puree can be a struggle. So, we highly recommend taking your acai out of the freezer 30 minutes to 1 hour in advance to let it thaw partially. Freeze Bananas: While it’s not 100% necessary to use frozen bananas, we love the thicker texture that freezing them gives the smoothie. But if you forget to freeze them, you can always add some ice cubes. Get the Toppings Ready: Once you’re done blending your ingredients, you’ll want to enjoy your smoothie bowl as soon as possible. So, get all of your toppings ready ahead of time. Commonly Asked Questions What can I replace the yogurt with in this recipe? If you don’t want the yogurt in your acaí bowl, simply add more milk as needed to help the smoothie blend. What are some tips for blending the smoothie? The first key here is to make sure you have a high quality blender (preferably one with a tamper to help push the ingredients down as they blend). Second, start your blender on low speed and slowly work your way up to high to help prevent air bubbles and to avoid blowing the motor. Third, if you’re having trouble getting the ingredients to blend, don’t hesitate to add more milk or yogurt until it blends smoothly. How can I add more protein to my acai bowl? The best way to easily boost the protein content of your smoothie to make it a full meal is adding a scoop or two of your favorite protein powder. You could also top it with nuts, seeds, nut butters, and higher protein granolas and cereals. Is this recipe vegan? If you replace the Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and use plant milk, then this acaí bowl is completely vegan. Where can I buy acai? Most grocery stores will have frozen acai puree in the freezer section of your grocery store near the frozen fruit and ice cream. Make sure you look for the unsweetened version. Print Acaí Bowl This Acaí Bowl Recipe whips together in seconds. It's healthy and deliciously refreshing. Try an Acaí Smoothie Bowl for breakfast, for post-workout fuel, or for a healthy dessert. Course Breakfast, DessertCuisine AmericanDiet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt, VegetarianMethod mix Prep Time 5 minutes minutesTotal Time 5 minutes minutes Servings 1 Calories 120kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients7 oz Acai purée unsweetened frozen pouches, very slightly thawed¼ cup Greek yogurt vanilla1 small banana very ripe, frozen, cut into fourthsSplash of almond milk or milk of your choiceOptional: 1-2 tsp agave or honey if a bit more sweetness is preferredTopping Suggestions: any fresh sliced berries kiwi, banana, granola, sliced honey roasted almonds, roasted coconut chips, chia seeds, etc. InstructionsIn a blender (a smallish one works fine) add the mostly-frozen acaí puree, yogurt, and frozen banana. Blend or pulse just until smooth. Add a bit of almond milk to loosen smoothie, as needed. If desired, add agave or honey.Use rubber spatula to fully transfer smoothie mixture into bowl. Garnish as desired. Enjoy immediately. Notes Frozen acaí pouches can now be commonly found in many grocery stores, including Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, near the frozen fruits aisle. Acaí bowls are not very sweet on their own, so most of the sweetness will be derived from a very ripe banana and the vanilla yogurt (which also provides a thicker consistency.) Feel free to add a bit of pure agave or honey as a sweetener, if you’d like. Try topping your Acai Bowl with these cinnamon sugar Candied Pecans.   If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you!  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest, best recipes each week! NutritionServing: 1g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.3mg More To Make And Eat 4-Ingredient Orange Julius Recipe – This citrusy smoothie is creamy, frothy, and supremely refreshing. Avocado Smoothie Recipe – This avocado smoothie is packed with healthy fats, greens, and honey – the perfect breakfast or snack. Strawberry Julius Recipe – This smoothie recipe is a copycat to everyone’s favorite mall drink, and we think it tastes even better! Thai Iced Coffee – We just found your new favorite coffee drink and it couldn’t be easier. All that’s needed is 3 simple ingredients. The post Acaí Bowl Recipe appeared first on Chew Out Loud.

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