June 17, 2020

Salmon Avocado Nori Wraps

My friend Amanda sent me her new book- Simple Beautiful Food and her recipe for Salmon Avocado Nori Wraps immediately went on the TO DO LIST.

Mostly because we haven’t had sushi in a while and I’ve been CRAVING IT LIKE MAD.

Also, we could stand to eat something on the healthier side in my household during this quarantine situation. I’ve been doing too much baking…

What I like about this recipe is that it uses cooked salmon. I made mine during Sunday meal prep with a batch of rice so this recipe was really easy to throw together on Monday night.

I suppose if you’re not standing around styling it/taking photos of it, it would be a BREEZE.

Thank you for reminding me what good food tastes like, Amanda. I’m so excited to have your new cookbook to inspire me to eat more Simple Beautiful Food.

LISTS

June 15, 2020

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week – Week 25 of 2020

Happy Monday, friends!

Today marks 96 days of being at home with my family. Wheeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwww. Some days feel like forever and some days not so much. This weekend I caught up on work around the house. Edited photos for My Everyday Life and worked in the yard a lot. Cooper had a friend over which made things so much easier. I think he’s getting bored with Casey and I. I hope that by the end of the week we have a pocket of time to get out and do something adventurous (if possible). I did some meal prep this Sunday but didn’t take pictures. Does that mean it didn’t even happen? I’ll see if I can post them soon. Right now it’s time to spell out my Intentions for the week.

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This is how I play Summer Camp director at home. Join me? Intentions for the Week printable link in profile! ✨🖊 #whenindoubtwriteitout #thehandwritingclub @thehandwritingclub

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my everyday life, Photography

June 14, 2020

My Everyday Life Week 24

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 24

Trying to find my light source this week. What weird times we are living in.

This week I was a part of an Artist Take Action Auction with 7 of my fellow artist friends.

My contribution was artwork and special goodies from The Handwriting Club.

I was able to raise $160 for The Love Land Foundation. I matched the amount was able to send $360 their way!

Our auction totaled to almost $3800!

Started my 6th Food Journal this week.

I decorated my latest one with stickers from my shop.

LISTS

June 12, 2020

I LOVE LISTS

If you need to start next week off right, download my Intentions for the Week Printable!

favorites, recipes

June 11, 2020

Favorite Summer Dessert Recipes

School is officially out here which can only mean one thing – SUMMMMMMER! I’ve been figuring out what new recipes I’d like to add to my blog this Summer by seeing what I’ve already done. Let’s take a look at some of my Favorite Summer Dessert Recipes!

LISTS

June 8, 2020

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week – Week 24 of 2020

Happy Monday, friends!

We are on day 89 of sheltering in place. Summer break has started for Cooper. AHHH!!! It’s going to be an odd few months here. We are slowly starting to hang out with friends & family (at a distance!). Over the weekend we had a BBQ, I cleaned house and did a ton of gardening.

Here’s what my Intentions last week looked like on my printable:

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It only works if you do the work. Checking off what I accomplished on my Intentions for the Week printable. Link to template in profile! ✨🖊

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I like crossing off things I’ve done with a crayola marker. It’s so gratifying!

Also! I am hosting an Auction for Action on Instagram with fellow artists- it closes at 6pm PST tonight (Monday the 8th!)

Here’s what you get!

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AUCTION: 9am today 6/7 pst – 6 pm 6/8 pst. I’m part of a cohort of fellow artists raising money to support organizations working for racial justice. Bid on all of this collection of art, stickers & zines from @thehandwritingclub ! Highest bidder gives their amount to @thelovelandfoundation and sends a copy of receipt + shipping address to me via DM at auction end. Suggested starting bid: $75 with $5 and $10 bidding increments. Please share these auctions wide; let’s raise some money!!! My other fellow artists: @zelmarose @matirose @ccerruti @taniaskevos @racheltrobertson @lisasolomon @studio_2096 @jenifer_lake @lineacarta @jennakaststudio please check out their auctions too! #auctionforaction

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