This past week flew by! I have been spending lots of time working on the back-end of New Nostalgia, learning to optimize it and make it more search engine friendly. I’m especially focusing in on fixing broken links that have accumulated over the years and speeding my page loading time up. I want this site to be super user-friendly for you all!
I spent last Saturday helping my oldest get ready for prom. You can see more pictures of it on Instagram or Facebook, but here a couple of my favs. My cosmetology background came in handy as I did her hair and nails. I had much fun taking and editing photos of her and her cute date, but boy was I tired at the end of the day–prom prep is no joke! What precious moments with my girl!
Weekly Goals
Meal Plan — grocery list +5 meals
Dates — my Todd, my girls, one close friend
Do a Pin — Lemon Curd Chia Pudding
Reading Progress — Anti-Cancer: A New Way Of Life; Katharina & Martin Luther; Nothing To Prove; One
Daily Personal Health Goals
Spiritual — journal, Scripture, pray, meditate
Move Body — walk, yoga or strength training
Hydrate + Nutrients — water (80 oz a day); leafy greens & berries, vitamins, powdered greens
Everyday Home Goals
{doing these things every day has changed my world!}
Make Bed
Wipe Surfaces (bathroom sinks/counters, kitchen counters, tables)
Clutter (quick pick up and a few minutes wherever it is accumulating)
One Full Load (dishwasher & laundry–don’t stop until dishes and clothes are put away!)
Floors (quick sweep, vacuum & spot clean — if needed)
A Chore A Day Goals
{these daily chores have been key to keeping my house clean in minutes a day!}
M – Bathrooms (all but the floor…that will come on Thursday!)
T – Dusting (“work quickly, top to bottom, left to right” –Clean Mama)
W – Vacuuming (just the middles will do)
Th – Floors (sweep & mop)
F – You choose! (did you miss a day? No worries. Fridays are catch up days!
Sa – towels & sheets (nothing like fresh sheets and towels!)
Su – none (just do Everyday Home Goals listed above)
{Homekeeping Goals Inspired by Clean Mama’s Simply Clean Book}
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Latest Obsessions
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Primal Pit Paste All Natural Lavender deodorant
This really should be a post in itself, as I have so much good to say about this deodorant. Primal Pit Paste Lavender Deodorant works! Finally I have found a natural deodorant that does what it says it will do. The consistency is super thick so it creates a nice barrier which helps keep me dry without the dreaded aluminum that regular deodorant use. It contains organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, non-GMO vitamin E and non-aluminum baking soda, Being a breast cancer survivor, it is very important to me that my deodorant is aluminum free! I love the lavender scent, and because it is lavender essential oil, it is calming. Who knew that a deodorant could be calming?! I’ll take it.
Bubba Envy Vacuum Insulated Tumbler
There is just something about drinking super cold water with a big ol’ straw! I’ve been drinking more water than ever lately thanks to my new Bubba Envy Vacuum Insulated Tumbler. It keeps ice for over hours, has a large, easy to remove lid, fits easily under my ice dispenser and ALL of the ice goes right into the tumbler instead of on my floor! It has a silicone base pad to keep it from slipping and fits perfectly in my car drink holders. I take it everywhere!
Ongoing Obsessions
Kindle Fire
This ongoing obsession with my Kindle Fire is not letting up. I especially love using it in the evenings when tucked in bed. It’s like my own perfect sized, personal television. Before I indulge in watching Netflix, Amazon Prime shows, or my fav YouTube Channels, I make sure I read at least a chapter or two of whatever book is on my Kindle. I love using the same device to both read and watch.
Essential Oil Diffuser
Still using it daily and love it! The Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser by AromaSoft is amazing for getting the scent out into larger rooms. It is priced very reasonably and works so well! After buying 4 other diffusers, I did some research, read a ton of reviews, and bought this one. I’m so happy I did! My most used oils are these 2: Sunshine Spice Synergy Blend for daytime; Good Night Synergy Blend for nighttime.
Recipes I’m Making This Week
{I follow a loose guide every week: Tuesdays are taco night, Thursdays are Spaghetti night, Fridays we order out for family night, Saturdays are Leftovers, Sundays are after church Crockpot Meals. Mondays & Wednesday I get more creative with the menu}
Monday – Swiss Chard & Potato Shakshuka
Tuesday – Tacos (beef with Cotija cheese)
Wednesday – Crispy Gnocci with Meyer Lemon & Brussel Sprouts
Thursday – Spaghetti night (with homemade sauce sweetened with carrots!)
Friday – Family night (order out)
Saturday – Cashew Cheese Nacho Dip
Sunday – Crockpot (ready-to-eat after church!) Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo
{Watch my Instagram Stories for a glimpse of the making of these recipes. I often capture my cooking process!}
{Note: Monday and Wednesday meals are both from Blue Apron. They were gifted to me and boy am I enjoying it!}
Instant Pot Weekly Staples
Crockpot Bone Broth (made it in Instant Pot this time)
Instant Pot Yogurt | Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats | Instant Pot Quinoa | Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs |
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
What are you wanting to get done this week?
What recipes are you planning on making?
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