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January 15, 2017

My Everyday Life: Week 2

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life: Week 2

If you have your mom, call her. Ask her everything you ever wanted to know.

Write it down.

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I broke out the paints and made these rocks.

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Art I made for our bedroom. I want to do a whole wall like this someday.

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Ella is elegant. Ellagant.

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Rosie’s Boudoir shots.

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He likes to do puzzles like his Nana.

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We had wings.

I tried to make them in my new Instant Pot this time.

I normally make them like this.

The instant pot cooked them fast but they made them so incredibly tender the meat mostly fell off the bone. I gotta futz with the settings and figure it out. Maybe they’ll just be something I make in the oven (or fry!)

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This is why I had one of the walls in our bedroom painted black.

The afternoon light is magical.

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The in between….when I have to give myself a pep talk to clean up.

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January 13, 2017

I love lists

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Welcome to I Love Lists!  It’s Friday. Let’s surf the internet together!

  1. This cactus DIY looks cute.
  2. The wave of the future.
  3. Proofread, yo.
  4. A dress I could live in.
  5. Some really satisfying inventions….
  6. These are healthy, right??
  7. Can’t say I’m not intrigued by this sushi burrito.
  8. If you’re looking for a good documentary on Netflix (I always am)
  9. This house is so well styled.
  10. I enjoyed reading this interview.
  11. Age ain’t nothing but a number.
  12. My family would be so happy if I made them this.
  13. I wish I could see this in person.
  14. meowmallows!
  15. Nature is incredible.
  16. I’ve definitely experienced #8 at my house.
  17. Wow. This is beautiful.
  18. I love seeing how other people structure their week with food.
  19. How Social Isolation is Killing Us.
  20. What an amazing photo series.
  21. Stay at home mom doesn’t work….pah-lease.
  22. Weekend reading: Chasing Slow
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January 11, 2017

Hippy Banana Bread

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I made our favorite banana bread during the holiday break and it didn’t last a full 24 hours in our house. We plowed through it in no time and I think it’s kinda light and fluffy so it’s very easy to go through. There’s nothing to slow you down. There’s no lingering. It’s just an EAT BANANA BREAD NOW and then cut another sliver until you realize there’s none left kind of situation.

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So I put my thinking cap on and made what I like to call Hippy Banana Bread. I need a banana bread with bite!  I need something hearty, something a little dense. Something with texture and bite!

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This banana bread lasted more than 24 hours in our house.  It’s been my breakfast for the past week and I looooooooove it.  What makes it “hippy?”  All the seeds (sunflower seeds & pumpkin seeds!), walnuts and dried cherries (that plump up after baking!).

You might find yourself buying extra bananas each week for this recipe. I’m already gathering ingredients for my next loaf…

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January 9, 2017

Lemon Ginger Elixir

Soothe your throat & relax with this Lemon Ginger Elixir. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

I developed a habit of stopping at my local hippy grocery store for a Lemon Ginger Elixir. It was always in times of OMG I NEED TO CHILL THE F- OUT.

For some reason, this drink has been the answer.

Soothe your throat & relax with this Lemon Ginger Elixir. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

Honey, lemon and ginger in all of the right combinations.

More ginger than you’re probably used to.

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Your mouth and throat get treated to a spa day.

It feels like a nice warm hug. I think of it as a nice way to ward off colds and soothe an upset stomach. This is why I stock up on ginger during this time of year.

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January 8, 2017

My Everyday Life: Week 1

Here’s what the first week of 2017 looked like- My Everyday Life: Week 1

It rained most of the week, but there was sun one day and we exploited it.

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We soaked it in.

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All of us.

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The light makes magical things happen.

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She rests in front of the heater. Don’t get in her way.

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Stirring up some magic with my new paints. 

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Korean BBQ!!

We went to Jong Ga House with our friends.

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Another date with my pal, Harper.

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What I’ve been doing all week.

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I’m currently down 7k photos. More to go!

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I’ve been meaning to organize this space for months. So glad it’s finally done.

 

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Cooper got involved. He’s a great sorter.  I wonder where he gets that from…..

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I would say I have shed about 15 bags of stuff.  Two trips to Salvation Army and I’m working on another one soon. I ordered a bag from ThredUp so I could sell some of my stuff. Has anyone used them before? I figured it was worth a shot.

I also got rid of my maternity clothes.

It’s amazing how many emotions can be wrapped up in things.

It’s also amazing how fast time flies.

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Pairing down to basics.

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Ella got her groove back.

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This banana bread is so good.  The loaf didn’t last 24 hours in our house.

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Rosie the Riveter/Instigator.

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Playing Bananagrams with Coop.

Whoa. My subconscious is working through some stuff, huh?  lol

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Testing out a new banana bread. It’s super hippy and I love it.

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It’s the perfect breakfast treat. Recipe coming up soon.

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This color scheme is my favorite lately.

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Presents from Maj put into good use.

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Working on my new sketchbook for the year.

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And figuring out some new intentions while I’m at it.

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Sandwich break in between organizing projects.

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All lined up.

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Simon & Garkfunkel.

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Sprug and Tug.

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I’m so glad I froze waffles. They came out of the oven in no time for a reheat!

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I’m always attracted to the one that stands out.

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Let’s dip into the past!

Week 19 in 2016

Week 19 in 2015

Week 19 in 2014

Week 19 in 2013

Week 19 in 2012

Week 19 in 2011

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January 6, 2017

I love lists

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  1. Vegan recipes for people who aren’t vegan.
  2. I would definitely like to try these cookies.
  3. Think Days or as I like to call it, Mental Health Day
  4. Sniff sniff.
  5. The Best Restaurants in America are:
  6. Being sensitive can be hard.
  7. This song is supposed to reduce anxiety by 65% (I have it on repeat)
  8. I got Bart Simpson….
  9. This show is going to be so good.
  10. Can’t wait to make this recipe in my Instant Pot.
  11. Some ways to be happier in 2017.
  12. I think about this all the time.
  13. Best TED Talks of 2016
  14. Stranger Things is coming back! Here’s what’s up. (semi-spoilers?)
  15. I’d cozy up to a bowl of this soup in an instant.
  16. Some useful bullet journal tips.
  17. Stop setting goals you don’t actually care about.
  18. Puberty changes a lot of things.
  19. The Year of Conquering Negative Thinking
  20. Work Hard/ Rest Hard
  21. This is so funny.
  22. The Need to Read– loved this!
  23. What’s behind our fear of change?
  24. Gonna bring this kale & coconut rice dish back into the mix next week!

have a great weekend!

 

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January 4, 2017

Getting Organized in the New Year

Getting Organized in the New Year. See how Tracy from Shutterbean does it!

It’s raining most of the week and Cooper is still on his winter break, so we’re stuck indoors. It’s cool because we’re getting so much stuff done around the house!!!

Last week I watched the Minimalism Documentary on Netflix and have been listening to their podcast this week while I work. It’s been super inspiring to start the New Year with some good intentions. Getting rid of this clutter is already helping my mental health  All of the clutter that I have tolerated for the past year is going away and I can feel stress lifting!  At times during this process, I’ve wondered how I let some areas in my house get so bad. Now that I am making time to figure out what should remain, I am more apt to making better habits for myself and family.

This is what I have on the docket this week:

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I’ve already been documenting my progress on my Instagram stories this week.

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I’ve loved seeing responses from readers who are also working on/motivated to work on decluttering their lives too. So many of you have been deleting photos off your phone with me and that is AWESOME. I’m pretty sure that I am going to be doing this again in a few months, so don’t worry. We’re in this together!

So many of you have been deleting photos off your phone with me and that is AWESOME. I’m already doing 6k (I knooooow) and I have so much more to go!  I’m pretty sure that I am going to be doing this again in a few months. So, don’t worry we’re in this together.

If you need a little more inspiration, here are some of my organizing posts from the past.

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Closet Organization

Since I published this post, I moved a few things around. This week I got rid of some of the clothes I thought I might like during other capsule wardrobes this year.

Speaking of capsule wardrobes:

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Winter Capsule Wardrobe

Doing the capsule wardrobe challenge really helped me hone in on my personal style last year. I find that restriction breeds creativity! I LOVED the challenge of coming up with many different outfits with a limited amount of articles.

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Linen Closet

Who doesn’t like a nice stack of folded towels???!

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Organized Makeup Drawer

Don’t forget to purge old makeup! I did this yesterday and it felt great.

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The Organized Pantry

My pantry hasn’t changed toooooo much since this post.

I’ve moved a few things around, but other than that I keep things pretty organized for the most part.  This week I am going through and tossing out expired foods.

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Creating a Purse Organizing System

New year/new purse. This is the time of year where I go through my bags and clear out the random things that don’t belong in there.

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Laundry Closet Makeover

See why I don’t mind doing laundry anymore because I created a zone I actually want to be in!

 

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Kitchen Cleaning

If you have time to give your kitchen an overhaul, here’s some inspiration. It’s maintenance time.

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Meal Prep for the Week

If you’re curious how to set yourself up for success each week, try doing some meal prepping on a Sunday. It’s a must if you’re looking to get control of your diet/health during the year. Arm yourself with good choices!

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Habit Forming

Right now is the time to start evaluating:

  • good habits you already have
  • good habits to develop
  • bad habits that interfere with your life

I’m already starting a list in my new journal this week.

Hope you’re also Getting Organized in the New Year! Let’s make this new start a GOOD start.

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