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August 14, 2019

Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken

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I’ve been slowly working my way through my mom’s recipe binder and I stumbled upon this recipe card for Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken. Even though it was just called “Marinated Chicken,” I knew which recipe it was. It was one of my favorites when I was a kid!  The recipe card was filled out by one of her friends – Marjorie Mitchell?  I wish I could ask her about it!  I am not sure I know who that is. 

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Mom made this chicken mostly when we had company over because it’s a REAL crowd pleaser. She would easily double it and triple it if need be. She served it with coleslaw and her potato salad (which I don’t have the recipe for!).  The chicken is so simple to put together and FILLED with flavor. There’s something about the citrus, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and grainy mustard that makes it superb. It’s sweet and tangy and I’m sure you’ll want to go back for seconds.

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

I had my Dad over for dinner a few weeks ago and served it with my garlic bread and a potato salad with a bunch of arugula tossed in. 

Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!  

The only thing I’d alter is making sure I reserve a little of the marinade to pour over the chicken when it’s done. I think that’s what my Mom did since I knew how obsessed she was about meat and cross contamination.  The marinade is so good. I love it so much! I want to drink it.

A definite keeper in the meal prep rotation! THANKS, MOM!

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August 12, 2019

Intentions for the Week

 

Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

Happy Monday, friends!

Ciao from Italia!  This is Week 33 of 2019. By the end of the week, I’ll be 40! WOW.

We’ve been doing a lot of sightseeing and walking! I’ve been enjoying the fact that I can see how many steps I take each day with my Fitbit.  The last time I was in Italy I didn’t have a smartphone or a Fitbit. I also didn’t have a child and wasn’t married yet. TIME FLIES.  We have a few more days here and then we journey home.  It’s been a great trip so far. You can see some of my pictures from My Everyday Life Week 32. I’m looking forward to sleeping in my bed and snuggling with my cats. I’ve got a moment to figure out what my Intentions for the Week are!  Let’s get into it. 

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August 11, 2019

My Everyday Life: Week 32

Here’s what this past week looked like- IN ITALY!!! My Everyday Life Week 32

On the first plane to Italy! I watched When Harry Met Sally and enjoyed ginger ale. Last time we were in Italy, Casey and I were newly engaged!

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Plane outfit!

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Cousins at the airport in Detroit.

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We made it to Italy! Someone fell asleep on the car ride to our hotel. None of us really slept on the plane. 

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I have so many pictures on my phone from this trip!

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I miss my cats!

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August 9, 2019

I LOVE LISTS

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I LOVE LISTS

  1. Brene Brown on What Toni Morrison taught her about parenting
  2. Home Alone, 2019  lol
  3. Nebraska is not for everyone.
  4. How did people react to Instagram taking away their likes in a beta test?
  5. Some people live in the strangest conditions.
  6. Kids who know what they want.
  7. What guests hate most at weddings.
  8. This grandma is so freaking cute.
  9. The streets of San Francisco in the 1950s.
  10. I didn’t have any Mom friends for the fisrt few years of Cooper’s life.
  11. I feel like street tacos are very fitting for California. We LOVE them.
  12. How to reduce your Amazon packaging waste.
  13. I wish we could split a spiked coffee milkshake together.
  14. Why a cat always lands on its feet.
  15. I really want to see this movie.
  16. Converse that change color in sun! WANT.
  17. Some pretty creative moms in this roundup!
  18. I’m pretty sure Cooper would love this exhibit.
  19. What to do with that leftover buttermilk.
  20. To make: vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream/ coconut curry meatballs
  21. All of the art from my lists goes here!
  22. Two of my friends (named Lisa!) have new books- Finding Your Artistic Voice + A Field Guide to Color

Need something to do with the kids this Summer or looking to take classes (art + business) online?  Here’s 2 months FREE Premium membership to Skillshare.  My creative practice has improved greatly since I started taking classes several years ago!  You can see more on @thehandwritingclub

 

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August 7, 2019

Currently: July 2019

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Currently July 2019

We’re already into August. How does it feel? It’s my birthday MONTH!! This is the month I turn the big 4-0!!!

July was a good month. Let’s see how it looked in my Currently Workbook!

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August 5, 2019

Intentions for the Week

Looking to get your head in the game? Tracy from Shutterbean makes a weekly TO DO LIST called her Intentions for the Week. Here's what this week looks like:

Happy Monday, Friends!

It’s WEEK 32 of 2019. 

I’m spending it in Italy with my family!  My niece, Dad, brother, sister, husband, and son will all be with me. It’s going to be fun and HOT!  I am going to get soooooooo many steps on my Fitbit. I can’t wait! 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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I’ll be sure to share some of my trip through my Instagram stories, so make sure you follow me on Instagram! 

 

Here are my Intentions for the Week!

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August 4, 2019

My Everyday Life: Week 31

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 31

The last few days of our Colorado trip flew by fast.  I took this photo while standing in line for an alpine coaster!

We didn’t get to go tubing as we wanted. Hopefully, we will next time!

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The sky is so blue and everything is so green in Colorado. I enjoyed it immensely.

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My friend Rae and I about to go on the alpine roller coaster. My Everyday Life: Week 31 on Shutterbean.com

I learned that my son is quite the speed demon.

We rode down together and he was giggling with delight and telling me to go faster.

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VACATION MODE.

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Even more vacation mode.

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Picturesque.

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Mom. I found a heart-shaped rock and here take a picture of it next to this heart-shaped part on this other rock. He is my child.

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On the side of the road, eating a sandwich. 

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I just realized that I’ve had three deli sandwiches this week.

ALL WITH MY SAME ORDER.

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Painting in my Currently Workbook during our flight home.

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It was fun traveling with friends.

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I can’t wait to do it again soon! We’re a good team and we had so much fun together!My Everyday Life: Week 31 on Shutterbean.com

So happy to be home.

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Avocado toast to welcome me back to California.

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Foot massager saves the day.

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I think of Helen Jane when I’m making coffee in the mornings. My friends are awesome.My Everyday Life: Week 31 on Shutterbean.com

I missed the afternoon light in my garden so much. It’s when I can feel my Mom’s spirit around me. 

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Came home to this!

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AND THESE!!!

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Ate my weight in peaches this week.

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Was followed by a cat for 3 blocks.

He was so friendly.

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Staying active with Angela.

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Daydreaming of a water feature in my front yard.

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Angela pretending we were in the English Patient while hiking.

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Marsh hike!

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Met a dog named Gizmo.

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Aftermath of a doll on a ropes course.

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I am grateful for my friends who make me lunch.

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Where we have our dinners outside.

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The sizzle of a cheese drip.

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BURGER NIGHT.

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Ella has been extra lovey this week.

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Jax got himself a cat bowl!

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I need more color in my life.

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Cooper petting Casey. I can’t believe how big his hands are getting.

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Before unpacking.

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UNPACKING to repack!

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