Many people love fall because of ‘pumpkin spice EVERYTHING,’ I, on the other hand love fall because of the SWEATERS! Last year, I featured my favourite sweaters but this year I am loving the sweater dress trend (which I realize I am late to the party with).
Lene Cable Knit Turtlerneck Sweater Dress (Cupshe)
Anne Two-Tone Turtleneck Sweater Dress (Cupshe)
Lights Out Wrapped Sweater Dress (Cupshe)
Evelina Honeycomb Knit Sweater Dress (Cupshe)
Cora Striped Sweater Dress (Cupshe)
What is your favourite CD or album?
CDs? What are those? Am I right? I don’t have a favourite CD or album, although back in my “youth” I had A LOT of CDs. My mom and I ordered from a company -maybe Columbia House – I am not sure the name but basically you’d get a bunch of CDs every month for a flat rate. I even had a 6 disc CD player both at home and in my first car. I like all sorts of music so my “faves” change all the time. This month it is Miley Cyrus’ latest album, next month who knows. For the longest time, probably ages 11-16 I was obsessed with the Backstreet Boys; so my favourite albums were always theirs. With Spotify I am embracing a lot of different artists. Basically if I find something I like I listen to it over and over again, like I did with the soundtrack for SIX in the summer. I often listen to songs or albums way longer than they are popular.
Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts
What about you?
Green beans helps fight inflammation, they help regulate blood pressure because they are rich in folate and potassium. Additionally they are a good source of protein and fiber which help lower cholesterol. To help you increase your intake I am sharing my favourite recipes.
Balsamic Green Bean Salad
Italian Green Bean Salad
Creamy Hungarian Green Bean Soup
Green Bean Almondine
Green Bean Casserole
Apples possess key nutrients, like fiber and antioxidants. They offer health benefits, including lowering blood sugar levels and are good for heart health. To help you increase your intake I am sharing my favourite recipes.
Acorn Squash & Apple Soup
Hungarian Apple Pie
Apple Strudel Muffins
“The Best Applesauce Recipe”
Spicy Apple Salsa
Goodbye summer, hello September!
Dress: Belted Surplice Neck Midi Dress (Cupshe)
Shoes: Keds
Jewellery: Short Chain-Linked Necklace with coloured shells (Ricki’s)
I hope everyone has a wonderful school year! Happy teaching & learning, everyone!
Describe your ultimate sandwich.
My husband makes the best ones! They are on fresh cheese buns with lots of deli meat, cheese, onion slices, pickles and just the right amount of mayo and mustard. I LOVE sandwiches. If I could eat subway everyday, I would. I also love veggie wraps -do those count? I am going to count them. It is kind of funny because as a kid when I would open my lunch kit I would roll my eyes when I saw a sandwich. I was always hoping for something more exciting but now I am the opposite. I think it is the bread more than anything else. There is nothing better than a delicious bun – or slides of sourdough or marble rye. Mmmm French bread, yum! The bread really makes a sandwich.
Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts
What about you?
Pumpkins are rich in beta carotene which is converted by your body into vitamin A, which wards off germs, and helps your reproductive system. Pumpkins also help your heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs stay healthy. To help you increase you intake, I am sharing my favourite recipes.
Simple Pumpkin Soup
Roast Pumpkin Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Spinach
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Curried Pumpkin
“Pumpkin Dessert”
It’s a brand new school year and we are settling back into a new routine. Many of my goals thus far have been centered around mental and physical health and this month is no different because it is very easy to get overwhelmed!
1. Take a night off and do something fun with a friend
2. Pack a lunch everyday!
3. Walk everyday
What is a personality trait you admire in other people?
Discipline or motivation is definitely a personality trait that I admire in other people. They get stuff done, achieve great success and seem to be able to have it all. They seem to have it all in their personal and professional lives. To be honest I would love to have a lot more discipline and motivation in the fitness and nutrition area of my life; it’s always been a struggle for me. Some disciplined or motivated people in that regard that I have recently started to follow are Kayla Itsines, Rachel Dillon, Amanda Kloots and her sister Anna. These ladies are hustling in all the best ways possible and they love to support other women which sadly isn’t always the case even today which is shocking. Obviously it’s a lot of work to become and stay motivated or disciplined. It’s not something easy or magical which is one thing I really like about the previously mentioned ladies is they do acknowledge the work that it takes and they do validate when people are struggling. They also share their struggles they don’t make it seem like it’s all rosy which is very relatable.
Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts
What about you?
And with that, summer has come to a close. It is time to reflect on the goals that I set for this month and start thinking about ones for September.
My goals for this month included…
1. Finish Home Renovations
-Guest room is finished, cleaned and set up
-Bathroom is finished, cleaned and set up
-Pictures and other decor are hanged
-Floor has been painted
2. Finish Summer Reading List (composed of 20 books!)
-The Bombay Prince by Sujata Massey
-A Murder at Balmoral by Chris McGeorge
-A Botanists Guide to Parties & Poisons Kate Khavari
-A Botanists Guide to Flowers & Fatality by Kate Khavari
-The Housekeepers by Alex Hay
-The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz
-Our Hideous Progeny by C.E McGill
-Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz
-Murder at the Mayfair Hotel by C.J. Archer
-Murder at the Piccadilly Playhouse by C.J. Archer
-Murder in the Drawing Room by C.J. Archer
-Murder at the Dressmaker’s Salon by C.J. Archer
-Murder at the Debutante Ball by C.J. Archer
-Murder at the Crown and Anchor by C.J. Archer
-Jane Austen Made Me Do It (editted by Laurel Ann Natress)
-The Mistress of Bhatia House by Sujata Massey
-Book Lovers by Emily Henry
-Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James
-A Socialite’s Guide to Murder by S.K. Golden
-The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman
3. Back to School Personal Prep
-Although I didn’t manage back to school clothes shopping, I did manage to get a hair cut and I love it!