what I’ve been reading lately

May 5, 2025

Sharing a roundup of the books Iโ€™ve been reading lately and if I recommend adding them to your collection.ย  Hi friends! How was the weekend? We spent it in Phoenix for Livโ€™s dance competition. Her team did an amazing job, we enjoyed a family brunch, and I snuck away for a Lagree class – wins…

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Like a good Sunday meal

Sunday night dinners are undoubtedly a favorite weekly ritual. The weather has been positively dreamy, so weโ€™ve been eating out on the patio, and the Pilot does most of the cooking since heโ€™s the grill master. (the dogs sit by the grill like a couple of chicken creepers.) Last night was even better for a…

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Berry Lemon Chia Jam

I started a new thing where if weโ€™re out of something, Iโ€™ll try to make it from scratch. This doesnโ€™t work for the obvious staples (like eggs. We go through 172 each week), but little things like almond butter and jam. Berry Lemon Chia Seed Jam One night, I was packing Liviโ€™s lunch up for…

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Some weekend pics

Beach day: Itโ€™s hard to believe this is the same little one who was once afraid of sand. We canโ€™t get her out of the water now ๐Ÿ™‚ More gorgeous scenery: Giant organic and local berries from Costco: And flatbreads, purchased because the sample guy wouldnโ€™t stop feeding us. The sweet jalapeรฑo spread may be…

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Gear up for the Shape Up!

Morning, and happy Sunday!  Since today is a plan and prep day, and Summer Shape Up starts in just one week, I thought it would a great time to introduce Summer Shape Up and talk about strategies to set yourself up for success.  If youโ€™re new to Summer Shape Up, youโ€™re in for a treat!…

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Friday Faves

Hi! Happy Friday! Any fun plans this weekend?ย  We have company this weekend: our friend (and Liviโ€™s Tucson baby sitter) is here staying with us ๐Ÿ™‚ She got in yesterday and weโ€™re so excited to show her around. First on the list was takeout from OB Noodle House. Necessary. (insert pho pun here) Some faves…

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