I am obsessed with the blog Half Baked Harvest. I have followed her for years and I’ve used her recipes numerous times in my own blog but this past birthday my Sis bought me her cookbook. I kind of groaned and said, “you can just go on her blog and save a tree you know.” 😂 For the second time in less than a month, I need to apologize to my Sis. I’m sorry. You were right. As a person that loves to hold the book in my hand and still can’t get down with an E-Reader, I’m surprised it took me this long to realize… I love cookbooks. Seeing the beautiful pictures of food and reading her stories about the recipes, has sent me down the rabbit hole of all things Half Baked Harvest. Did you know that she has 7 brothers and sisters and one of them is Red Gerard? Yeah! The snowboarder! What a amazing set of parents to raise all of these successful and happy children! Her Mom looks amazing! Apparently she does to 2-2 minute planks a day!
That’s why I’m challenging my Facebook fitness group to do planks for the month of June! 😂 If you would like to join our Facebook Fitness Challenge Group, come on over! It’s called No Shame Exercise Group and every day I will challenge you to something completely doable! We do fitness challenges, self-love challenges, and yoga challenges!
Anyways, I saw the Half Baked Harvest Cookbook on so many Mother’s Day lists. You know how influencers and bloggers put out their 10 best gifts to get your Mom for Mother’s Day lists? Yeah, I should have listened! 😂 Apparently my Sis did though so, thank you!
Now, I want to help YOU! Father’s Day is coming up! I asked Ninja his personal opinion on the 10 best gifts that the has received, so that I can help you out if you’re still struggling to find the perfect gift for your husband, father, grandfather, boyfriend, or baby daddy 😉. Ninja was happy to give me a list, and in no particular order of some of his favourite gifts! Thank you Ninja for writing such wonderful write ups about each of these awesome products 😘. I have linked each picture to my affiliated account on Amazon if you feel like one of these items might be perfect for that special guy in your life! Also, if you don’t think any of these items are a match, you can still help support by shopping through my Amazon link at the top of the HoneyBears & SyndeyBeans homepage to buy the gift that fits for your man, and I will still receive a small commission… win win!! 💛
Method Men Body Wash:
I love Method products for men. Made with natural plant based ingredients, free from animal testing and packaged with recycled materials – so it’s perfect for the environmentally conscientious. I also enjoy the various scents made just for guys – pleasant and refreshing, but not over powering! Plus Kristin LOVES how I smell after a shower!
ToiletTree Products Ultimate Fogless Shower Bathroom Mirror:
I spent years and years shaving AFTER I showered. Then Kristin told me about fog less shower mirrors and it changed my shaving experience for ever! Shaving a hot, wet face is so much better than a dry cold one! Using suction cups to stick to the shower wall, it’s super easy to set up. Just fill the mirror portion with hot shower water when you want use it and never have to shave dry skin again. It evens comes with two razor holders for both Kristin and I, plus a little squeegee (which I didn’t discover for months LOL) slid into the bottom. Kristin loves that she no longer has to clean little hairs out of the sink after I’ve finished, cleaning out the sink 😂.
This weekend we had my Sis and family over! I only had 1 meltdown! 😆 For real though, I knew socializing, a few drinks, getting dinner ready and not having “breaks” was going to be a killer. It wasn’t as bad as I feared though so that is a WIN! I thought about doing this chicken breast slow cooker recipe but buying precooked rotisserie chickens was easier for me… so that’s what we did! Ninja shredded that chicken and we tossed in the sauce and reheated for about 30 minutes. I bought a bag of broccoli slaw and cabbage slaw and we mixed them with the vinaigrette and Sis and BIL brought fresh buns, VOILA!
Adapted from Sweet Peas and Saffron
1 bag of coleslaw
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ cup chicken stock
2 limes, juiced
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
4-5 chicken breasts (I used 2 precooked rotisserie chickens)
Whisk together 1/2 cup honey, chicken stock, lime juice, garlic, salt and chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. (I used precooked chicken so I put the chicken and sauce in the oven for 35 minutes at 350).
Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks.
Add shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and toss with cooking sauce.
Mix white wine vinegar, olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, dijon mustard, and sesame oil. In a large bowl, combine the slaw, cilantro, and dress with vinaigrette.
Top each bun with around ½ cup of pulled chicken and cabbage slaw.