Happy Wednesday!
To say the last few days have been epic is an understatement. Bumping around on my self love and personal growth journey went into over speed when I was introduced and spent the night with the Spirit Junkie herself, the gorgeous, Gabrielle Bernstein!
She is HAWT!
I first met this petite, yet larger than life woman at my girl Kate’s house. I went there to get a ride to the event and Gabby was staying with them for the time she was in town….I was a tad star struck, but adapted nicely. I saw my reflection in her and how I thought she was strong, confident and gorgeous and I could see how these characteristics is what I saw in myself deep down…even if it is hard to admit sometimes 
I learned an orchard full of amazingness from Gabby’s Lecture last night…
I learned that in order to be the Happiest Person You Know, you must forgive yourself, others, your illness, your addictions, your over eating, your boyfriend, everything! What’s the good at holding resentment? This really resonated home with me. I am a sucker for digging up every nasty thing in the past to throw it in a loved ones face and I hold these deep in my pocket for just the right time to unleash my verbal beast, well….I used to do this. I have calmed in my old age
I have a lot of forgiveness to do and this is my goal from today on in my meditation is to Forgive and Release. As Gabby says “Choose Love over Fear” and the only way you can feel love is when you love yourself and the only way you can love yourself is when you have left your sh*t at the door after wiping off your boots!
Anyways, I’ll learn the tips and tricks to forgiveness in Spirit Junkie 
Ohhhh Gabby, am I ever getting my spirit junkie on!!!
Since my latest days have been crazy, I have been craving both Healthy Foods like Green Smoothies in the morning, but I have also had a rawring sweet tooth! The other day Ryan and I went to a local coffee shop for some Green Tea Almond Milk Lattes and he dove into a Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar that they make there….it was HEAVEN, but not good for a gal watching her sweets.
As soon as I came home I made my own healthy Peanut Butter Coconut Bliss Bites to make up for the lack of bites at the coffee shop These are GLORIOUS!
I had a bunch of Peanut Butter Larabars that were staring at me that I figured I could put to good use.
Peanut Butter Coconut Bliss Bites:
1/2 Peanut Butter Larabar
1/4 cup Shredded Coconut {unsweetened}
2 tbsp Peanut Butter
1/2 tsp Honey
1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks {melted}
To Make Peanut Butter Coconut Bliss Bites: Break up the larabar into fine pieces. In a mixing bowl mix together the larabar, coconut, peanut butter and honey.
Melt the chocolate either in the microwave or over a double broiler.
Roll the mixture into 1″ thick balls and drizzle with the melted chocolate. If the mixture is not thick or sticky enough, add a bit more peanut butter.
Place the treats in the fridge until solid. About 30 minutes.
These are PERFECT for an afternoon treat
Can you tell I am OVER not having a Camera…dang Blackberry pics….jeez.
Do you try to replicate unhealthy desserts for healthier options??
To Your Glam Life,
xxoo
Kris
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How lucky are you?! I am so jealous and excited for you that you actually met Gabrielle Bernstein!!!
…and I love, love, love this treat idea!!!
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kris Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 6:55 am
Hey Andrea!! I was pretty darn lucky last night meeting her…she is so gorgeous and has so much to share. I learned a lot and picked her pretty brain!!
xxoo
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This spoke to me Kris…I have a bad habit of holding things in and then also throwing them in my loved ones faces when I’m angry. It’s a terrible habit and I’m trying to stop. I am also mellowing in my old age so I’m going to get there soon!
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kris Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 6:54 am
Hey Ameena, I think you and I have a lot in common
We may need to do a Skype Chat one day 
LOL!
I have been working my booty off on keeping the “throwing in the face” when I’m ticked off…..its been a journey!
xxoo
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i love that you used a larabar to make the bites! they look delicious.
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kris Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 6:53 am
Hey Doll!! These bites are amazing, if you have an extra larabar, make them….seriously
xxoo
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Ahhh super jealous you got to meet Gabrielle! She is incredible! Those bites look like HEAVEN… yum!
xoxo
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kris Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 6:52 am
Hey Sweets!! She is something super incredible. She is gorgeous inside and out and I was soooo blessed to spend the night with her and pick her brain
xxoo
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I’m not familiar with Gabrielle, but that book sounds like it’s got some advice I could use.
The bliss bites look…well, blissful!
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kris Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 6:51 am
Hey Love!! You’ll love Gabby if you seek her out
She is something hot and full of knowledge!!
These bites are amazing if I do say so myself
xxoo
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I have to try these!!! I have a feeling they might satisfy my craving for peanut butter squares my mom used to make. They were, of course, full of butter and kraft PB and milk chocolate lol.
xxoo
Kat
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kris Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 6:51 am
LOL!! These remind me of my moms bars too!!! These are waayyyy healthier and just as tasty
You’re gonna love them!!
xxoo
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Love these!
I was so sad to see that Costco wasnt’ carrying those larabars anymore… booo
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kris Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 6:50 am
Giiirrrllll, our costco only ever carrying the apple ones, you had peanut butter???
xxoo
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I LOVE coconut and I LOVE peanut butter. I am making these this weekend! You’re awesome.
I was also at Gabby’s show on Monday, I loved it, loved her and most of all the energy in the room. I’m glad Gabby shared this blog because I was wondering how I was going to connect with all these awesome ladies who I have so much in common with in my own city!
Hope to meet sometime!
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kris Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 6:50 am
Hey Love!! Wasn’t Gabby’s event Ah-MAZING?!
I’m so glad we “bumped” into each other here online like this, I love connecting with other women!! Keep inspiring!
xxoo
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YUM — I will SO be making these treats ASAP! Thanks for the recipe.
I will be sure to stay connected to your blog.
I too was at Gabby’s Spirit Junkie night…. it was so fantastical, I still have my glow on from it,… her advice to me on stayin free from cedependency was to read the book and work this like its my job… so that is EXACTLY what I am doing…
Cheers,
Jenifer.
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kris Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 6:49 am
WOOO HOO!!! Did you make them yet?? hehe, they are so addicting!!
Wasn’t Gabby’s event amazing?? I’m still buzzing too, I walked away with so many tools for my box, its crazy!!!
Thank you love, I’m heading to your blog now!
xxoo
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It was so wonderful to meet you at the event, Kris. YOU are a beautiful inspiration yourself.
And these bliss bites look superb! Yummm!
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kris Reply:
September 29th, 2011 at 6:47 am
Awwwww, it was amazing meeting you!!!!
xxoo
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Kris, it’s not Friday yet and I am already inspired with by one of your new treats…what?! Great idea for a quick treat!!
You know I LOVE making healthy modifications!!
Happy Thursday!
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