Next week is my 38th birthday; as I get older I need/want fewer and fewer things. What I really want is to be surrounded by family and simply chill out for the evening; however, this year there are a couple of things on my radar.
Nespresso Machine
Heart String Ring from Hillberg & Berk
City Adventurer Crossbody Bag
What is more important in a friend: someone who makes you laugh, or someone who is always there for you?
Someone who is always there for you is the most important. Together you can love and support one another. You can make memories together and generate laughs together. If you can find someone who is always there for you and make you laugh you have hit the jackpot. I can say that I have found that in my life. You can always find things to make you laugh in this life; maybe scrolling on Instagram or watching TV but you can’t manufacture a true support network in this topsy turvy world. A true supportive friend; now that is like a diamond in the rough. But you have to remember that you have to reciprocate the support, it can’t be a one-sided relationship. I don’t have a ton of friends but I have a few top quality ladies in my life who are always there for me and I’m always there for them.
What about you? Comment below!
Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts
Lately, I can’t get enough peanut butter! Peanut butter toast for breakfast, PB & J sandwiches for lunch, Reese Peanut Butter Cups for dessert… so I put together a list of the best peanut butter recipes in case you are craving it too!
Thai Peanut Chicken Pasta Salad
One Pot Gingery Chicken and Rice with Peanut Sauce
Peanut Butter Milkshakes
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Peanut Butter Fondue
May is graduation month; I have the perfect gift suggestions for the graduate in your life.
Chain Trio Strand Bracelet from Hillberg & Berk
The Weekender Bag from Beis
Weekend at a Fairmont Hotel
Do you recycle? If so, what do you recycle? If not, why not?
I recycle because it’s required in terms of cans, bottles, and paper. I could be much more of a green consumer though. I recycle my clothes. I wear everything until it pretty much falls apart. I do use a refillable water bottle, but sadly that is canceled out by the one-time-use coffee pods I for my Keurig. To make up for my lack of recycling I try to drive less. I reuse gift bags. However, I can never remember to bring my reusable grocery bags when I go shopping so I suppose that’s canceled out as well. I really need to do better but at school / work I am much better and even if I don’t walk the walk I do talk the talk and hopefully my students will do better.
What about you? Comment below!
Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts
Ingredients
3/4 cup AP flour
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 large eggs (WHITES ONLY)
2 mashed bananas
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
Directions
Why is it that Mothers Day always sneaks up on me!?! Anyways, I need to get my butt in gear and get a gift. If you are looking for ideas, I hope this helps!
A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Cake Smash 12oz-3Wick Candle from Yummi Candles
Park Plaid Pajama Short Set from Roots
Best Mother Ever Mug from Indigo
Colleen Three-Hand Rose Gold Watch from Fossil
Do you have any piercings? Do you like them on other people? Does it matter where they are?
I do have four piercings in each ear. I normally only ever wear two in each ear because the higher up on the ear the more irritation I experience. I used to have my belly button pierced, I did it on the down low one summer at camp when I was 15. Unfortunately, it was rejecting itself and then it was finally ripped out during a soccer game. I have an ugly scar. I wouldn’t mind a cute little stud in my nose actuallyI don’t mind piercings on other people. It is their own body so I won’t dictate what they should do with them. The only piercing which makes me nervous (if they end up changing their minds later) are those huge spacer earrings which make huge holes. BUT, does it truly bother me? Absolutely not!
What about you? Comment below!
Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts
King Charles III and Queen Camilla just celebrated one year on the throne (since their coronation). Today, we are going back to the vault to see the menu I created to watch the festivities.
Tomorrow (May 4th) is not only Star Wars Day, it is also National Fitness Day. You can bet I’ll be re-watching Star Wars, BUT, in between I’ll try to be a bit more active.
How are you marking National Fitness Day?
If you are thinking, you have to “work out,” that is not the only way to celebrate. You can do some of the following…
-Instead of driving; you could walk, job or bike to wherever you need to go
-Instead of taking the elevator; use the stairs
-Try to cook at home, instead of going out
-If you do go out to eat; choose a healthy side dish
-Its the perfect time to try a new healthy recipe instead of microwaving a convenience meal
-Carve out 15-20 minutes to do some stretching or relaxing exercising
-Minimize how much you sit
-Drink water
Do you have any suggestions?