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January 20, 2017

I love lists

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Art collab above with Helen Jane!

Welcome to I love Lists. Let’s see what’s up with the internet this week:

  1. Making friends is a lifelong process.
  2. Whoaaaa
  3. Some facts about Betty White.
  4. For when you need a good laugh.
  5. Printable calendars are my love language.
  6. Printing this out for sure.
  7. Outdoor patio dreams.
  8. This is where we are at. This is weird.
  9. More life lessons from Anthony Bourdain.
  10. I cut off a whole pigtail when I was in 1st grade….
  11. More of this in 2017 please.
  12. Dude. Ummmm. OMG. YUM.
  13. Popcorn….popping. This is rad.
  14. Hey there, Portland. This is unbelievable!
  15. I love a good closet tour.
  16. Mmmmm.ramen.MMMMMM
  17. The beauty of ice.
  18. They’re not wrong
  19. What dinner time looks like in other places.
  20. I’d like to make this buddha bowl soon.
  21. Weekend reading/inspiration.
  22. Thinking about making chili. What are you gonna make this weekend?

Videos I’ve been watching:

Hard Work & Patience

This song/video is on repeat at my house.

this episode of 30 for 30 was awesome.

have a great weekend!

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January 18, 2017

Vegetable Tempura

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I have two problems to solve and low and behold, Vegetable Tempura comes to the rescue.

Problem 1:

My child doesn’t like a variety of vegetables.

Problem 2:

I have random vegetables in my fridge I need to get rid of.

Vegetable Tempura

I’ve never made my own tempura before. Not sure why….but we DO love ordering it when we’re out. It’s a way to get Cooper to eat things he wouldn’t have eaten because he can see the color and know THIS IS A SWEET POTATO and he has a rule about eating sweet potatoes.

Tempura batter is the perfect camouflage.

It’s also not as intimidating and I thought it was. Silly me.

Vegetable Tempura

It’s also a fabulous way to get rid of whatever random vegetables you have in the fridge after a week (or two!) of meal chaos. Random definitely vegetables have a place in Vegetable Tempura.  They’re BUILT for this situation completely!

This batter is fluffy and light. It’s super simple to pull together. Next round, we’re adding some shrimp….and maybe a banana because we’re gonna need dessert.  What would happen if I dropped a cookie in the batter….. there goes the neighborhood.

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January 16, 2017

30 Healthy Recipes for a Good Reset

30 Healthy Recipes to give your body a good RESET! See more on Shutterbean.com

It’s January!!!!! Everyone seems to be cutting things out of their diet and rebooting. The holidays will do that to you!

I’ve been spending the past two weeks of the new year organizing/decluttering our house and I haven’t been on track with eating right. Now that the clutter is (mostly) out, I can focus my brain on making good/healthy eating choices.

I put together a list of the 30 Healthy Recipes I like to put back into my meal prep when I am ready to eat/feel lighter.

Hope this inspires you to do the same!

Breakfast Things:

Hippy Banana Bread Shutterbean

Hippy Banana Bread

My new favorite. I’m making a new batch this week!

This isn't ordinary avocado toast. It's Avocado Kimchi Toast with a spicy tahini drizzle. Find recipe at Shutterbean.com

Avocado Kimchi Toast

Add kimchi to your avocado toast situation. You’ll love the sriracha sauce.

Creamy Mushroom Arugula Toast with Poached Eggs. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Mushroom Arugula Toast

You can get vegetables in your breakfast. Here’s a good way to do that!

Spinach Egg Breakfast Sandwich is a healthy way to fill you up in the morning. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

 

Spinach Egg Breakfast Sandwich (with avocado & pesto!)

You might wanna go lighter on the cheese….but YESSSSS.

Flourless Pumpkin Spice Pancakes // shutterbean

Flourless Pumpkin Pancakes

I have a bunch of sweet potatoes that I am gonna use to make some of these pancakes for Cooper this week.

If you're trying to eliminate grains from your diet, try this Grain Free Cinnamon Apple "Oatmeal" made with cashews, apples, vanilla bean & raisins! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Grain-Free Apple “Oatmeal”

I ate a lot of this when I was on the Whole30. It’s so good cold too.

Banana Walnut Baked Oatmeal // shutterbean

Banana Walnut Baked Oatmeal

Make a batch of this and eat it for breakfast throughout the week.

Lunch things:

A mostly raw, totally vegan recipe that's incredibly satisfying. Find the recipe for these Spicy Mango Chile Wraps on Shutterbean.com!

Spicy Mango Wraps

Your tastebuds will thank you.

The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich // shutterbean

The Ultimate Veggie Sandwich

A great way to get vegetables in YOUR SANDWICH.

Fresh Spring Rolls // shutterbean

Fresh Spring Rolls

Wrap some of these spring rolls up the night before and bring a batch to work.

Love Ahi Poke but can't find good raw ahi? Make it with BEETS & AVOCADO instead. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

Beet & Avocado Poke Bowls 

I just want to mix that beet & avocado poke in with that rice. It’s calling my name.

Country Italian Salad // shutterbean

Country Italian Salad

This is one of my favorite Trader Joe’s salads. The beans will help fill you up at lunch and you’re going to love the Italian dressing.

 

Dinner:

ASIANSALMON-14

Asian Salmon Noodle Bowls

I always have some Salmon in the freezer for this quick dinner idea.

Salmon Potato Arugula Salad with a Dill Dressing is a simple/fancy salad to add to your rotation. Find the recipe at Shutterbean.com!

Salmon Potato Arugula Salad

I’m in it for the potatoes.

Chicken Lettuce Cups are a healthy low carb dinner option that comes together so easily. Find the recipe at Shutterbean.com!

Chicken in Lettuce Cups

A very light yet filling dinner.

Whip up a really quick dinner for one with this Zucchini Noodles & Sausage recipe on Shutterbean.com !

Zucchini Noodles with Sausage

Oddly enough, sometimes I prefer zucchini noodles over regular noodles. For me, it’s all about the sauce!

Lemon Chicken // shutterbean

Lemon Chicken

A classic! Serve with some cauliflower rice and roasted broccoli.

The most satisfying way to eat carrots! Check out these Roasted Carrots with Chile Yogurt & Cilantro Sauce on shutterbean.com!

Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Cilantro Sauce

Have you ever eaten a whole baking sheet of roasted carrots for dinner? I have….

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad // shutterbean

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

I wouldn’t mind having a batch of this in the fridge right now. I’d add a scoop to my salads all week.

Chopped Salad with Spiced Chickpeas made with a lemon tahini dressing. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

Chopped Salad with Spiced Chickpeas

It’s all about the spiced chickpeas. They’ll fill you up in a good way!

Ginger Pork Meatballs with a delicious Coconut Broth will warm up your weeknight dinners. Find the recipe at Shutterbean.com!

Ginger Pork Meatballs with Coconut Broth

Make this with a side of broccoli. DINNER IS DONE.

Snacks/Pick-Me-Ups:

Avocado Superfood Smoothie // shutterbean

Avocado Superfood Smoothies

I like to throw some avocado in my smoothies for extra creaminess.

Toast 12 Ways on Shutterbean.com in partnership with Dave's Killer Bread. Check out more on Shutterbean.com!

Toast 12 ways

Have a little open faced toast sandwich for your afternoon snack.

If you've got an afternoon sugar craving, try this Turmeric Latte recipe to satisfy your sugar cravings. It's made with almond milk, coconut oil, turmeric & cinnamon. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

Turmeric Tea Latte

When you really want a cupcake in the afternoon, try this turmeric tea latte instead!

Lemon Ginger Zinger // shutterbean

Lemon Ginger Zinger

Shock your senses with this one. I guarantee your body will start craving healthy food afterward.

Healthy Snack- Apples + Cinnamon // shutterbean

Apples + Cinnamon

I love this after dinner.

Whipped Coconut Cream // shutterbean

Fruit with Whipped Coconut Cream

Coconut cream feels luxurious and is healthy too!

Celebrate citrus season with a Citrus Smoothie Bowl! It's packed with Vitamin C. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Citrus Smoothie Bowl

Sunshine in a bowl. Vitamin C dreams!

Avocado Banana Chocolate Pudding // shutterbean

Avocado Chocolate Banana Pudding

I mean….it’s all healthy, right?

Thinking of doing the Whole 30? Let these snacks keep you motivated. Check out Whole 30 Snack Ideas on Shutterbean.com!

Whole 30 Snack Ideas

If you’re doing the Whole30, here are some ideas for snacks!

Also, see my Whole 30 meal idea post.

Hope this helps inspire you to make healthy choice this week/month/year!

The Greatest Wealth is Health! See 30 Healthy Recipes on Shutterbean.com

 

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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

Hippy Banana Bread Shutterbean

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.

Hippy Banana Bread Shutterbean

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!

Hippy Banana Bread Shutterbean

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.

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

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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