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here’s to you, 2020

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I have the guilts that I haven’t written in the year of 2020. A reflective, blog post on looking forward to what the new year is going to bring is typically one of my favorite posts to write. I love looking back at the highs and lows from the previous year and creating goals on…

summer happenings

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It’s almost August. For real, where has time gone? In two weeks I’ll be back at school, helping kick off our 8th grade mentor program. TWO WEEKS. As fast as the school year went, summer has gone by even faster. Typically, my days look like the following: Wake up. Sip on a green smoothie while…

new routines, fresh starts

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Every new school year brings a breath of fresh air. It’s a time for me to refocus, regroup, and as the title says: start fresh. I needed this new school year more than I can ever express in words. I’m currently waiting out some results that possibly link back to my latest loss [yes, the…

more music baths, please

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MUSIC BATH: a noun 1. the immersion of the mind with sound that expresses ideas & emotions in significant forms through elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color. 2. see also this post Isn’t it crazy how certain songs can flood your mind with memories/thoughts/allll the emotions but also bring you to your knees? When…

water

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“Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away…

summer bowls & summer break

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Well people, it’s officially summer break. It doesn’t feel real quite yet, [even being able to sleep in without an alarm this morning], but I can’t wait to patio sit with Ace & get some projects done. I kicked off my summer break celebration with an amazing recipe for last night’s dinner. It was the…

a birthday & some veggies

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Happy Sunday! The past couple weekends have brought some really fun memories and projects; Ace’s third birthday & planting veggies in my first garden. Ace’s third birthday was a special one; it was the first birthday that Tony was around to celebrate. [Don’t roll your eyes, Ace is our fur baby, and it’s important we’re…

stuffing squash with quinoa n’ things

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Another day, another recipe. Last night I whipped up a delicious acorn squash recipe, [I actually made two different recipes, but one was definitely better than the other], and it was another favorite dish in this household. There is a recipe that has been all over Facebook and Pinterest, it is an acorn squash recipe…

quinoa stuffed sweet potatoes & a care package

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Well, like promised, I am coming to you tonight with a new recipe; it is delightful. I wanted to combine some of my favorite things: sweet potatoes, veggies, cheese, and… I guess, quinoa. The weather has turned a bit here in Minnesota today – maybe supermoon last night had some fall affect – but it…

another year, another day

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Happy Sunday! I have been movin’ and shakin’ the past couple weeks. School has started, so work has started, so early bedtimes have started, and sore throats have started. I celebrated my 29th birthday this weekend, so I’m a year closer to 30, so I have to recreate a life to-do list, but I shouldn’t…

zoodles, zoodles, everywhere!

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Zoodles, zoodles, everywhere! Doesn’t that sound like a line from a Dr. Seuss book? All you need is the second page: Are they high up in the air? Are they low down to the ground? Do they play hide and seek? Do they…… cue rhyming word. Today, I come to you live from my couch,…

oh, & also a recipe

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I almost forgot to post another recipe I tried out this week: zoodles w/ creamy, cauliflower sauce, & coconut shrimp It was tasty, rich, creamy, and had all the goodness an alfredo sauce has to offer. Check out the recipe here!

a tuesday recipe: cheesy enchilada quinoa skillet

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Happy Tuesday! I decided I’m getting out of my funk in the kitchen. So, I have a new recipe for all you loyal readers to try out this Tuesday evening 🙂 One of the things I love about this recipe is the fact that it takes two seconds to cook, [well, not literally two seconds,…

a sweet greenie treat

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This morning Ace and I got up & went for a thirty minute run. It felt awesome. I’ve been trying to kick a mean headache all week, [let me tell you- running was the last thing I wanted to do], but I think getting out in the fresh air helped. I’ve gotten away from my…

salmon sandwiches & pool dippin’

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First things first: today was beautiful. Ace and I sat outside by the pool, [and by pool, I mean our plastic, pink, kiddie pool], we listened to some tunes, and soaked up as much sun as we could. We haven’t gotten a day like this in a while, so we took complete advantage. I’m hoping…

summer is for greens

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I can’t believe it’s almost a week’s end. My summer is already flying and it has just started! Ace and I have enjoyed our first four days of summer together. We’ve gone on plenty of runs walks and I’ve been able to get a lot done around the house, [finally got around to cleaning those…

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