Been a Long Time...

Day 26 already!
While I am not 100 %every day I feel like I have had it pretty easy with having so many Farmer's Markets almost every day somewhere near me and with the co-op just 20 miles away...I am too comfortable. I have not canned and have not made any additions to my freezer festival. I need to get my mind back in the game.
I have found that my work meals are getting easier but some days I am in a hurry and don't pack enough. Hunger hits and I grab something close (need to move the candy drawer). I am learning though. I put a lot more thought into the food I eat and where it comes from and it's really catching on...
I went to a benefit dinner to promote healthier school lunches. It was at a vegetarian, organic restaurant and I took my least vegetarian, organic friend. It was a holiday for me (local food options galore!) and a learning experience for her. But the conversation was great and I learned that she has another friend who has recently gone vegetarian after reading about the treatment of animals on that provide us with our meat. I had plenty to add to that conversation!
I have to think that maybe that dinner gave her something to think about or encouraged her to give more thought to where some of her food comes from too...
Not an excuse as to why my blog has lost its luster but more like an explanation...
I, upon discovering the world of bulk, local grains and organic cooking ingredients have found myself on the brink of my own business (possibly!). Remember those yummy granola bars I made? Well- I made them again and again and came up with five different flavors. I shared some with friends who suggested I try to sell them at the Farmer's Market. I gave it some thought and got an application from the market. The lady there encouraged me because there wasn't anyone selling that there so I looked into business cards, logos, labels, order forms and I sit here now having sold 5 and a half dozen bars!
I call them Natural Girl Granola Bars.
Flavors? Oats and Fruit, Apples and Peanut Butter, Fudge-Ola, CranConut, Peanut Butter, and Morning Lift (espresso flavor). I am not at the market yet but just by making samples and having my fabulous significant other take some to work I have gotten orders! I am in the process of taking samples to my workplace and having them available at a 5K that my sis is having for her workplace...all about getting the word out. I would like advice, recommendations, resources, etc. I need to know things about my name and copyright/trademarks, the labels I need for marketing, tips, and the ins and outs. Anyone have any of these things?
So- I have been trying to eat locally, make granola bars, get back to a structured workout routine, work, and have time to enjoy life. Whew! Does that explain my absence?

It's late and I have a local lunch to make so thanks for catching up and plan on my return soon!