October 22, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

Impressive Halloween decor!
Amazing Halloween costumes.
Having a human bird nest looks like a lot of fun.
The best “secret menu” hacks in one place.
Learning how to make exercise part of your routine.
This deconstructed lasagna looks delicious.
There’s a new statue on Wall Street.
How to slow the hell down while you are eating.
This dog is so patient.
Leopard: hi tops / wallet / slip dress / booties
David Sedaris is coming to SF.
Time travel to 1970s Los Angeles
One part house one part skate ramp.
Paypal is trying to buy Pinterest?
Such a pink London home!
How to Work Your Way Out of a Food Rut
Tips that could save your life.
Is it too early to shop for advent calendars?
Grocery store waste makes me so sad/mad.
Weekend Reading: The Ultimate Air Fryer Oven Cookbook

October 20, 2021

Artichoke Egg Bites

My Mom’s artichoke squares were always part of our Thanksgiving holiday and with her not around, I don’t want to wait until Thanksgiving to make them. I want them year-round!! With a little tinkering, Artichoke Egg Bites are going to be in my meal prep arsenal for sure now!

Look!!! A quick breakfast solution.

Egg muffins filled with chopped artichoke hearts, cheese, and onions.

Pop two in an English muffin and you have an instant breakfast sandwich. I personally like to eat them cold. They make wonderful protein packed snacks too.

LISTS

October 18, 2021

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 42 in 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

We have made it to week 42 of 2021! That means we have 10 more weeks before the New Year. WHAT?!! This weekend I got some work done around the house. Cleaning/laundry/organizing. I also was able to do some meal prep and decorated skulls with friends!

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Meal Prep this week includes:

Roasted Delicata Squash
Mint Iced tea
Turkey White Bean Chili
Hippy Pumpkin Bread —–> turned into MUFFINS!
Tuna Salad
Ranch Dip
Carrots
Celery
Roasted Walnuts

my everyday life, Photography

October 17, 2021

My Everyday Life Week 41

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 41

We had a creative lady paint day at my friend Neiley’s house.

We worked on watercolors together.

It was so good to be around a group of women!

I had a great time working on figs and pomegranate!

Very mediative! I looked up the symbolism of figs and this is what I found.

LISTS

October 15, 2021

I LOVE LISTS

People share adult problems they weren’t prepared for.
What we actually know about social media & teens.
What are the best substitutes for brown sugar?
Let’s time travel to Chicago restaurants in the 1960s.
The best Halloween candies of all time?
Cute cozy coats: one / two / three / four / five
One day I will refinish my garage floors!
Listening to Molly’s Halloween Playlist
Halloween centerpiece inspiration.
I’ve never been to Vermont. I’d like to go.
Butternut squash ravioli made with wonton wrappers!
People share privileges Americans don’t realize they have.
Things we need to denormalize in healthcare (AMEN).
Whoaaa. He looks & sounds just like Robin Williams.
All the Trader Joe’s Halloween items.
Art gets washed away.
Anthony Bourdain loved hard.
These staircases are trippy.
The restaurant staffing shortage is about to get worse.
Seafood buying tips from a fishmonger.
Halloween fun stuff: a brain mold/ edible eyeballs /skull baking pan
Let’s add turmeric lattes to our weekend plans.

More MAGIC HAPPENS stickers in the shop now!

recipes

October 13, 2021

Hippy Pumpkin Bread

We all know and love Hippy Banana Bread right?? Now that it’s Autumn, let’s shift gears and make Hippy Pumpkin Bread!

What’s better than warm Autumn light hitting a cup of coffee and a slice of pumpkin bread???!

In this new iteration, we have

oats!

pepitas!

dried cranberries!

pecans!

With just the right amount of sweetness this 42-year-old woman desires (hint: NOT TOO SWEET!). Let’s get to baking!

LISTS

October 11, 2021

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 41 in 2021

Happy Monday, friends!

My niece spent the night this weekend. We had a great time hanging out! There was no baseball and I was able to attend a watercolor party with lady friends! It was very restorative but I missed out on getting ahead of the week with some meal prep. WOMP WOMP. Let’s get down to business. Here are my Intentions for the Week!