Four

When I first read this, I thought Four, like in the hot guy from Divergent...but nope, it a four like the number tag, hehe. Thanks Deena from Shoes to Shiraz for tagging me, so here it goes:

Four names people call me other than my real name:
1. Foxy
2. Mama
3. Mama Bear
4. SarahFox (said in one breathe really quickly)

Four jobs I've had:
1. Subway Sandwich Artist
2. Big 5 Cashier
3. Librarian
4. Coffee Cart Barista

Four movies I would/have watched more than once:
1. Ever After
2. Return to Me
3. 10 Things I Hate About You
4. Titanic

Four books I would recommend:
I actually just answered this question recently, click here for the reasons why I picked the books I did: 
1. The Winner by David Baldacci
2. My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Picoult
3. Any of the Reacher series books by Lee Child
4. The Wednesday Letters

Four places I have lived:
1. Simi Valley
2. Los Angeles
3. Huntington Beach
4. Costa Mesa

Four places I have been:

1.French Polynesia - Bora Bora, Moorea, Tahiti

2. Italy

I actually took this picture, looks like a post card right?!

3. 

San Luis Obispo - We stayed at the Apple Farm, such a cute cozy place.

We drove up towards San Simeon to visit the Elephant Seals and while driving saw some Zebras on the Hearst Castle grounds...crazy right? 

Finally made it to the Seals, it was impressive to say the least. You have to stop if you are anywhere near here.

 

4. Chicago

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. At home with the kids
2. On vacation at the beach
3. On vacation in Chicago
4. Just about anywhere other than work

Four things I don't eat:

I have a lot of food allergies, so this one is easy.
1. Milk (allergic)
2. Soy (allergic)
3. Corn or corn derivatives (allergic)
4. Chicken (allergic)


Four of my favorite foods:

When I didn't have my food allergies
1. Ice Cream
2. Bean and Cheese Burritos
3. Pizza
4. Strawberry Shortcake from Cheesecake Factory (if you haven't had it, it's the BEST thing EVER!!! Forget the cheesecake, go for the Strawberry Shortcake - Trust Me)

With food Allergies:
1. Vegan chocolate chip cookies I make
2. Kettle brand BBQ Chips
3. Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate (the purple paper wrapped one)
4. Carnitas (I never probably would have discovered these without my food allergies)

Four TV shows that I watch:
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. Black List
3. Vampire Diaries
4. Originals
 
Four things that I'm looking forward to this year (2015):
1. Tahoe (That happened, but I was looking forward to it)
2. Santa Barbara Getaway with Mr. (that happened too, but again was looking forward to it)
3. Isabella potentially getting out of diapers (does that count? NO more diapers?!) I can see the light!
4. The summer and using our backyard/swimming pool/BBQ a TON with just us and friends (anyone want to come visit us?)

Four things I'm always saying:
1. No, No Mini Fox
2. You are so funny Baby Fox
3. I'm Sick...(Again)
4. Let's go shopping (haha, seriously, I say this probably way too much!)

Four people I tag:
1. Courtney from From Here to Eternity
2. Kate from Kate Tells Stories
3. Crystal from Hall Around Texas
4. Alison from Puppies and Pretties

And anyone else who needs a blog post :) Let me know in the comments below if you do the Four Tag!

Linking up with Amanda, for Thinking Out Loud and Vanessa and Penny for Thinking out Loud, Nicole at Treat Yo' Self Thursday
 

I Can't Live Without...Trader Joe's

Katie and Lindsay are hosting the first every I Can't Live Without... Fun topic right? So let's get started.

I can't live without...Trader Joe's. Do you have one near you? It's the best thing ever! If you haven't gone, you're going to LOVE it!

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Some of my favorite/staples at my house:

Sun Flower Seed Butter

If you have not had this, you have no lived. Do not try any other brands, this is the best one by far. It's so good! Since I can't have peanuts this is a very nice alternative. Actually some of my friends who can eat peanuts like this better too. I do have to say that you have to give it a more then once try. Your brain plays tricks on you because it will think it should taste like peanutbutter, but it doesn't, so that's a bit weird. But once you get past that, the 3rd or 4th time eating it, it's all good, and you just taste sweetness and the overwhelming taste of sunflower seeds is barely there.

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 Ketchup

Did you know most ketchup has corn syrup...what doesn't now and days? Anyway, this one is SOO good. It has hardly any sugar so you're really just getting that tomato taste, so delicious. If you've tried any other brand and didn't like it and have sworn off organic ketchup, just try this one, it will change your mind.

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Pasta...

It's simple, it's easy and good. What more can you ask for.The pasta is so good, and only has 1 ingredient.

 

We've tried all of the TJ pasta sauces and this is the best one, best bang for your buck. I think it's $1.99 and it's SOO good, plus you can add veggies to it and it tastes even better. But it's pretty darn good on it's own. No sugar added, just tomatoes and a few spices.

 

Another favorite their pizza dough and sauce:

Easy, everyone gets to pick their toppings and everyone is happy. Win-win. And so affordable, I think the pizza dough and sauce is about $2 each.

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So easy, and what is more fun then making your own pizza? So I can't have cheese on it, it still tastes delicious! We usually cut the dough in half, makes it easier to deal with and if Mr. wants cheese on his, he can add it and not affect mine.

Hands down my favorite tuna, random I know. But since we're in the middle of Lent, I tend to eat more tuna, and this one is the best.

I used to be obsessed with these things, like I would take out an entire bag in one sitting, so bad right?

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I could eat these by the bagful. But I try not too buy them, because most likely I'll eat them in a day or two and just don't want the calories...but when we're on vacation, all bets are off and I always get these.

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This so really good too, good for a quick meal, it's a little on the expensive side, but it's nice to have this stashed in the freezer for a rainy day. I will cook the meat and then in the same pan cook up some onions (I would do bell peppers but Mr. doesn't care for them) for a quick fajita dinner.

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Love these bran Muffins too. They are actually made by this company, but they are WAY cheaper here :) I personally like the raspberry/blueberry combo. Always store in the fridge as they will go bad within a couple of days just left out.

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We like getting eggs here too, they are cheaper than the regular store.

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Other things that we might not get but is pretty awesome here is all the ready to make food. They have a whole bunch of awesome stuff, if I could eat it, I totally would. TJ's is known for their awesome ready to make food. And that's not even all of it

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There is also a whole isle devoted to different kinds of nuts and snack foods, all totally affordable in my opinion.

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I hope by now you're ready to jump in your car and see what kind of goodies TJ's has to offer you. I wouldn't suggest buying all your groceries here, as the produce and meat is on the expensive side, but the things I pointed out, good value. OH and I forgot to mention the beer, wine and Spirits, super good choices and at very reasonable prices. You've heard of two buck chuck? Yep $2 wine, although I heard it went up to $2.50...it's pretty good, and I use it for cooking all the time.

Linking up with Amanda, for Thinking Out Loud  Katie and Lindsay for I Can't Live without...and Vanessa and Penny for Thinking out loud