April 13, 2022

Minestrone Soup

When I worked in an office, I brought a lot of Minestrone Soup to work. I made it so much that I got sick of it and then reserved my minestrone soup consuming to restaurants. All this to say, I haven’t had minestrone soup in a long time and I am now making it at home again. YAY.

I also gave myself a goal to make a soup on my Spring Bucket List so here it is!

It’s a good soup if you have carrots and celery in your fridge that need a purpose. It’s also great when it’s a chilly Spring day and you need to warm up! LOOK AT ALL OF THOSE VEGETABLES!

LISTS

April 11, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 15 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY!

I spent the weekend painting the cabinets in my bathroom (FINALLY!) and we had baseball too. How are you? Cooper’s Spring Break is coming up soon and I’m excited to spend some time with my family. Let’s figure out what our Intentions are this week. Here are mine:

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April 10, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 14

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 14

California has started to turn golden.

So many little fluffs of dandelions in the air.

Leaning into Self-Care is a good idea.

I am halfway done sorting photos…although I FOUND MORE. Ooof.

LISTS

April 8, 2022

I LOVE LISTS

This house transformation is epic.
Some proof healthcare here is NUTS.
Easter eggs in real life.
Easter crafts to inspire.
Googie Architecture in Los Angeles.
Surreal collage art is fun to look at.
Museum of Endangered Sounds– so cool!
I found a few fave childhood toys: desk / airport /parking garage
Time travel to the 1910s – traveling circus Ireland.
I need to make this lox bagel pizza again!
What do you do when the tips of plant leaves are brown.
All the best food in all the MLB ballparks ranked.
Have you tried adding Cheetos to your salad?
This looks like a home from my childhood.
Restaurant name trends are fascinating.
A bunch of egg decorating inspiration.
Natural egg dye looks like a fun project.
Gray whales are popping up in the bay.
What is rhubarb?
My first new pair of shoes in over 2 years.
A compilation of funny cooking accidents.

Inspiration

April 5, 2022

Currently March 2022

Currently March 2022

March was filled with hangouts & coffee dates. March gave me some hope. Mostly because the weather was sunny and I am in love with my yard again. The birds are chirping, I have seen a few butterflies, rabbits, more deer, a bobcat, and a new cat friend visitor (besides Beans!). We celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary and Casey turned 45 this month!

This month in my Currently Workbook I play around with black gesso, pens and paint pens.

Blossom season! I got a new tiger’s eye necklace from Elevate and taped the magic in my book.

Boop!

Beep!

A lot of good things happened this month.

LISTS

April 4, 2022

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 14 in 2022

Hello, MONDAY!

Look! I did meal prep this weekend!

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Meal Prep Includes:

blueberry jam
pickled onions
apples lime & mint for snacking
blueberry lemonade
iced tea
instant pot applesauce
minestrone
potato chorizo egg bites
marinated tofu

Let’s figure out what our Intentions are this week. Here are mine:

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April 3, 2022

My Everyday Life Week 13

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 13

I had a 24-hour reset trip to Pt. Reyes with Emma this week.

It was fun to getaway!

It was so nice to wake up in a different place for a change.

We went on three long walks. Found a bench for John.

Abalone shell sculptures in town.

Afternoon cocktail.

Foraged on property.

Art time!

We had a bunch of things to play with.

It rained and then the clouds were marvelous and the sun came out.

Emma made an incredible lentil soup and naan.

We watched Object of My Affection- remember that movie?

Avocado toast with pickled onions, sausage, OJ, and coffee.

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Farm newsletter.

Morning dew on spiderwebs.

Checking out an old barn.

Another realm.

A cute art studio.

A potato vine grows through the window.

A walk to the beach. Puddle party!

Reflection!

Headrest.

Helping me finish up taxes.

JESS WE CAN!!

Total mood.

Ready to plant!

Planted!

Going through the past.

He is taller.

Yellow!

I’ve been sorting through the photos my dad dropped off.

The family historian lives in grief.

I’ve been enjoying looking at things from the past.

Before I was born and after.

Always a ball in my garden.

BOBCAT on our deck!

Beans in the overhang.

Zen garden currently.

Our couch is always covered in blankets and cats.

Found a rainbow on the counter.

And one in my hand!

Golden hour.

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