My trip to California was so amazing. Thank you to those who followed along on Instagram and commented your delight for me in all that I experienced. I came back absolutely in awe of God’s creation and His love for me shown through beauty and the love of my sweet friends who I stayed with all week.
The day after I arrived back home, I had my every 3-month injection and my 6-month oncology checkup. My doctor checked for lumps and bumps and found none. I always breathe a sigh of relief after seeing my Oncologist and having her capable hands check me over. I’m eager to hear how my blood work looks. The injection set me back this week, as it always does. It is jolting, to rid the body of all hormones and set me into artificial menopause. I feel it both physically and mentally. It usually takes a good week to get back into the swing of life and start feeling myself. I think it was extra rough this time due to jet lag, coming down from the high of a wonderful vacation, and very little sun. I am starting to feel my easy joy, hope, faith and energy coming back so I’m eager to start this week!
Weekly Goals
Meal Plan — grocery list +5 meals
Dates — my Todd, my girls, one close friend
Do a Pin —Healthier 3 Ingredient Rice Crispy Treats
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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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 or Amazon Prime shoes, 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. It is going to come in very handy on my flight to Cali!
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!
Recipes I’m Making This Week
{Watch my Instagram Stories for a glimpse of the making of these recipes. I often capture my cooking process!}
We divide our grocery budget according to how many weeks are in the month. This week’s groceries fell on the last week of April so I need to be a bit frugal this week. Whatever amount I go over in the previous weeks of the month come out of the following weeks budget, so by the time we get to the last week of the month there is usually not as much left as the first week.
Because of this, our meals this week will be pretty basic, buy yummy!
Tacos
Spaghetti (with homemade sauce sweetened with carrots!)
Instant Pot Buttery Lemon Chicken
Chicken Fried Rice
Veggie Burgers
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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