One of my favorite parts of the week is grocery shopping! Do you like shopping for meals, too? It's such a good feeling to have a well-stocked refrigerator ready to go for the week, isn't it? :) But having a full fridge and meals for the week doesn't start and end there with a big grocery trip. A good amount of planning and thought goes into the process, to make sure we're doing it wisely! I was determined to get into meal planning at the start of this year. Although I've definitely mapped … [Read more...]
4 Stress Relief Strategies From My Husband (+ a $500 PayPal Cash giveaway!)
Even typing the title for this post had me smiling! It was definitely crucial for me to include the fact that these stress relief tips come from my wonderful husband, because I am not particularly qualified to offer stress relief advice at this point! Perhaps someday. ;) My husband Bjorn is such a "steady Eddy," something I am consistently noticing and am grateful for! To have someone like him in my life has been an incredible blessing. Bjorn doesn't stress the way that many people so often … [Read more...]
10 Kitchen Habits To Save Time + Avoid Waste
I love spending time in the kitchen! I get SO much joy out of standing in our quiet, sunlit kitchen, washing strawberries in our farmhouse sink, stirring soup, chopping veggies for curry, or whipping up another batch of oatmeal bars. My husband grew up in a home where they really love spending time in the kitchen together, as well - whether it is spent sitting around the kitchen table chatting about their day, playing games, or chopping up ingredients for a family taco night (I LOVE those!). … [Read more...]
When To-Do Lists Aren’t a Good Thing
Let me start this post by saying I am not against to-do lists!! I am very much for keeping lists and managing life's commitments and priorities that way! However, lately I've been reflecting on a lot of things in my life, and my to-do list system is one of them. Organizing and compartmentalizing all the chaos in life is a favorite thing of mine! To seize some abstract task or worry out of midair, and twist and mold it into words on paper in a neat little list...it makes me feel all better! … [Read more...]
Learning to Hit the Reset Button During the Day
Before I entered the world of motherhood, I clung very tightly to my time. I also held onto the idea that if I were to have a good day, it basically depended on having a positive, smooth morning. (I'm not sure why this was a belief of mine; it just seemed to make sense to me.) I'm one of those people who craves routine - and once I find it, I settle deeply into it and I don't let it go easily! :) Are you like that, too? These past 8 weeks of life with a newborn have stretched and tested me in … [Read more...]
12 Things That Make Our House a Cozy Home
I'm excited about today's post, because I'm passionate about turning a house into a cozy, welcoming home! A home isn't just a building where you eat and sleep - it's where family and friends gather, where memories are made, and it's where we should be able to let out a deep breath and relax. Bjorn and I are currently renting a house and I have slowly, steadily (and with help) been able to turn this place into OUR cozy, happy place! Growing Into Our Current Place: Spring and Summer 2013 - the … [Read more...]
How I Prepped Crockpot Freezer Meals Before Baby (+ recipes!)
This week on my Instagram stories, I've been sharing a lot of behind-the-scenes peeks at my meal prep. I've been working hard on getting some meals ready and in the freezer for when our baby comes! She'll be here in 3-ish weeks, which means it's really crunch time! :) When I asked you on Instagram if you'd like to see a blog post about all of this crockpot freezer meal prep, I got a ton of positive responses! So, here's the post! I'll be sharing my whole prep process, from start to finish, AND … [Read more...]
17 Autumn Projects To Do Before The Seasons Change
I know, I know -- maybe it seems early to think about winter! Here in Minnesota, it feels like September has barely arrived and people are already going all out with fall decor while keeping one eye on the impending cold. But that's how we plan ahead in this state! ;) Personally, I've been thinking about winter a lot already this year because I've been trying to plan ahead for our little one! Our daughter is due mid-October and while I'm so excited, I'm also a bit overwhelmed at the idea of … [Read more...]
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