Avsnitt
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We only have 18 summers with them.
Now is a great time to evaluate what your average week will look like come summer, with all the appointments, and activities, and summer camps, and commitments, and cleaning, and meal prep, and laundry, and really stopping to evaluate if you have margin in your schedule to start tackling additional items on your to-do list. Is there a project you’ve been putting off? Is there a goal on your annual list you’ve been ignoring? Or is your schedule so jam packed this summer that the thought of adding anything on is hurting your brain? -
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Salad dressingsMayonnaise & BBQ Sauce & KetchupTaco Seasoning & Fajita SeasoningSour dough & homemade breads & challahsTomato sauceBreadcrumbs Chicken stock — next time you roast a whole chicken or purchase a rotisserie chicken, save the bones and skin. Freezes beautifully. Coffee! Still have to buy the beans and milk, but brewed at home rather than $6 at a coffee shopNew to us, but nut milks. Almond milk, cashew milk, etc. Trail mix
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Today I'm reviewing the five latest mystery / thriller novels I recently read:
Murder Road by Simone St. JamesFirst Lie Wins by Ashley ElstonThe Marriage Lie by Kimberly BelleBright Young Women by Jessica KnollSalthouse Place by Jamie Lee Sogn -
Taking your home cooking to the next level with a few tools that make a huge difference!
Lemon JuicerMicroplane GraterVariety of Wooden SpoonsGarlic PressGood Quality Kitchen SheersBench ScraperHandheld MandolinPotato MasherY-shaped Vegetable PeelerNorpro Silicone Mixing BowlsA Kitchen ScaleSilicone Ice Cube MoldsImmersion Blender Nested Prep BowlsDutch Oven -
Sometimes, taking a good hard look at our schedules and how we're spending our time can help us better manage our day to day. Are we drinking enough water? Getting enough sleep? Moving our body? Spending too much time on our phones?
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It's never too soon or too late to get our children involved in household chores. Here's what we do and expect from our three children, five and under.
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With a serious closet clean-up of anything that screams fall / winter, plus anything that would normally work with spring weather, but won't accommodate a growing bump... here are the five types of outfits I'm repeating all spring for my second trimester:
Flowy maxi dress for the gorgeous spring daysOversized sweatshirt & leggings for the blustery 'WHY ISN'T WINTER OVER' daysLeggings & athletic top & pull-over for mornings at the gymMaternity jeans & oversized top (flowy or button down) or oversized tee shirt for the occasional change upA fitted dresses for the night out with my husband or friends -
Here is the breakdown of what we ate for each meal, where we shopped, where we dined out, and how much we spent for our family of 5 in a one week period.
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Some big fun life updates around here!
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The kitchen is a tricky spot to stay on top of, because we're in it so often, and so much comes in and out. However, it's also a fantastic place to declutter and organize BECAUSE we're in it so often. We can take our time. Declutter & organize one cabinet, one drawer, one section of the countertop at a time.
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Part of Your World (Loved) and Yours Truly (Disappointed) by Abby Jimenez and The Dead Romantics (Loved) and The Seven Year Slip (Disappointed) by Ashley PostonThe Push (Loved) and The Whispers (Disappointed) by Ashely AudrainLittle Secrets (Loved) and Jar of Hearts (Disappointed) by Jennifer HillierGood Neighbors (Loved) and It All Comes Down to This (Disappointed)by Therese Anne FowlerAsk Again, Yes (Loved) and The Half Moon (Disappointed) by Mary Beth KeaneThe Silent Patient (Loved), The Maidens (Disappointed), and The Fury (Disappointed) by Alex Michaelides
Nothing to See Here by Kevin WilsonThe Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideHow to Keep House While Growing: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
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We love Asian flavors around here, and we also love easy one skillet recipes. Well, here you have it! One Skillet Dinners: Asian Style Chicken 3 Ways:
Thai Style Chicken & Vegetables in Red CurryChinese Style Chicken & Vegetable Stir FryChinese Chicken with Bok Choy & Rice -
quick dry nail polishbracelet key ring on car keychaina weekly pill organizer for daily vitaminswhite vinegar & baking soda & dawn dish detergenthomemade fresh breada room by room declutter gorilla glue clear zipper pouches instant hot water dispenser target pickups
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Four overrated books back to back for me! Two were DNF's.
The House in the Pines by Ana ReyesLand of Milk and Honey by Pam C. ZhangThe Wishing Game by Meg ShafferIt All Comes Down to This by Ann Therese FowlerLoved loved loved The Blessings of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Model. It was the parenting book I've been searching for!
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Here are the small and simple habits I do daily to be the best version of myself for my children, my husband, and for myself:
Wake up before your kidsA small load of laundry Move your bodyOne small cleaning taskHave designated home resets / pick-upsDaily clutter auditsTurn down your home at nightLoosely outline your dayMeal plan! -
I don’t necessarily believe that it’s how much stuff you have, but more so how you manage what you have, and your daily habits for keeping the mess at bay. So here are 5 overall rules, that I find are most helpful for keeping your home well-organized:
Give Everything a Home That Actually Makes SenseRegular Home Resets: Put Things Away Regularly Daily Decluttering AuditsMindful GatekeepingLetting Go of Perfectionism -
Here are the 75 items you can throw away right now and please join me for a 10 Week Home Organization Challenge:
Week #01 Bathrooms & Laundry RoomWeek #02 Coat Closet & EntrywayWeek #03 Kitchen & Dining RoomWeek #04 Primary BedroomWeek #05 Kids BedroomsWeek #06 Closets & DressersWeek #07 Family RoomWeek #08 PlayroomWeek #09 Office & PaperworkWeek #10 Garage - Visa fler