November 18, 2018

My Everyday Life: Week 46

Here’s what this past week looked like – My Everyday Life Week 46

This week we’ve been stuck indoors because the smoke from the fires has made it unbearable to be outside.

My throat has been irritated by it.

So, we spent a lot of time laying low at home.

That means I’ve done some baking.

Hippie Banana Bread turned into muffins! Took about 20 minutes in the oven at 350F.

Made 12.

We accomplished a lot around the house while we were here.

I’m most excited that my closet looks a lot like this again.

The cats have been unaffected.

I put some art up in my kitchen.

LISTS

November 16, 2018

I LOVE LISTS

Children are savage.
A bevy of uninspirational quotes
Most underrated/overrated products from Trader Joe’s I’ve never had the soup dumplings!
My sandwiches choices make me the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.
I stopped eating pine nuts because of this. Once it happens to you, you won’t trust them!
7 tips from Ernest Hemingway on how to write fiction.
I dunno. This seems silly to me.
Self Care Strategies for the Holidays
Here’s a Bob Ross remix for your soul.
Dorie Greenspan’s apartment in NY is beautiful.
They guessed that I was a Capricorn by my winter attire choices. Lol WRONG.
This is the right way to wear a smoke mask.
How much bread do you have to bake to have sourdough hands?
How to get someone else’s cat to like you.
It’s possible to entertain kids at restaurants without screens. We use paper & pens!
Let’s all start making faces on our bread.
This photo series of pencil manufacturing is so visually pleasing.
Entrepreneurs discuss their biggest mistakes.
The haunting of a house (a fascinating read!)
How our careers affect our children.
Tetris is the only game I have on my phone.
All I want is a rainy afternoon with a chunky knit blanket & turmeric latte.
Currently reading/enjoying: The Emotional Eaters Repair Manual

around the home, favorites, Inspiration, recipes

November 15, 2018

Homemade Holiday Gift Party

Last year, my friend Sonia and I put together the idea of a Homemade Holiday Gift Party as one of the auction items at Cooper’s school. Earlier this month I hosted the party at my house with the help of Nugget Markets. Let me show you what was involved in hosting the party!

It all started with a flyer! This is what I made for our auction party so people would sign up.

Questions to ask yourself before planning a party:

How many people can we accommodate?
What items should we make?
How long does it take to make said items?
Do items need time to set/cure?
What instruments/tools do you need for the party?
How many items will everyone leave with?
What will they take their items home with?
What will be on the grocery list?
Food/drink?
What does my space need to welcome guests?

If you’re working with a friend, you can easily divide and conquer!

favorites, Inspiration

November 13, 2018

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Thanksgiving is just a little over a week away. Are we ready??

I’m not, but NOW IS THE TIME where I figure it all out.

Looking through my archives has given me a lot of inspiration, though. Here are some of my favorite recipes that are guaranteed to make your Thanksgiving holiday warm and bright. And if you’re looking for a unique/tasty turkey recipe, Mark Bittman’s braised turkey is MY FAVORITE. I’ve used the recipe for the past 5 years. It’s really made quite a few stress-free holidays.

Let’s looking into the Shutterbean archives for some Thanksgiving Menu Ideas!

LISTS

November 12, 2018

Intentions for the Week

Happy Monday, friends!

This weekend was a combination of productive, fun and restful! Went out to dinner with my bro & sister and spent the night at my parent’s house in the city. Stayed up real late with cocktails! So fun!

When I got home, we spent the whole day in bed on Saturday watching movies as a family. The air is so bad up here in Northern California that we spent most of the weekend inside for the rest of the weekend. I made my closet look nice and organized again. I also did some meal prep and knocked off a bunch of things on my TO DO LIST. While I was working around the house, I ordered a Costco delivery from Instacart ( here’s $10 off your first order! ) and it was SOOOOOO helpful. It saved me so much time having food and supplies delivered to the house. We’re in good shape for the week!

Here’s my meal prep: