Right here’s a little bit of life recently!
Gatsby’s Homicide Thriller Celebration
The spotlight of this previous weekend was doing a homicide thriller occasion! Our good friend group loves a motive to dress up, and this was such an excellent occasion idea. We watched the film just a few weeks in the past to organize.
Jay Gatsby Himself!
I hadn’t accomplished a homicide thriller earlier than, however that is the one we did (after voting on the theme!) All the things within the package is deliberate out for you in order that even the hosts can take part. Due to Chava and Ivy for organizing! The decorations have been excellent.
My character was a singer / dancer, and I choreographed a particular efficiency on the Cat’s Meow for the evening. Sean was my efficiency accomplice in crime.
We had such a enjoyable evening!
We began the occasion at 4:30 so it could finish at an affordable time and a few of us may very well be on the soccer subject by 9am the subsequent day.
Shoo Fly, Don’t Trouble Me!
We had one thing die within the partitions of our home final month. There was a foul scent for just a few weeks, fortunately throughout a time after we might have the home windows open and air flowing out. (Final week it was again to freezing temps, so we have been fortunate after we had the scent we might air the home out!) We nonetheless don’t know what it was, in all probability a mouse.
The scent is now all gone, however there are BLACK FLIES hatching on a regular basis from someplace on this home! Disgusting and annoying. I’ve in all probability killed or launched through open window no less than 100 of them!
Harry Potter World
In different information, as rapidly because the flies appeared, my boys have gotten into Harry Potter! I’ve been ready years for this as a result of Mazen has by no means been all that inquisitive about studying the books – till now. Birch is watching the primary film on repeat whereas we’re concurrently studying it to him aloud within the evenings. Mazen is studying it, too.
I informed Mazen years in the past if he learn all seven books I’d ebook a visit to Common that very same day. I learn the sequence because it got here out and have but to go to Harry Potter World at Common. And there may be the brand new park opening this summer time, so I feel a visit is in our future!
Additionally new to us: a enjoyable routine / chore chart for Birch! I’m planning to share it and write extra in an upcoming submit.
Minecraft Film
I took the boys to see the Minecraft film final evening so Thomas might watch The Masters in peace and quiet. (We have been so comfortable for the winner of the Masters!) The boys and I all cherished the film. It was very effectively accomplished!
Milk & Honey
I had the prospect to go to the brand new Milk & Honey at Barrack’s Highway for a VIP comfortable hour.
My plus one for the evening was Hillary in celebration of her birthday!
We obtained to style an array of cocktails, together with this Biscoff cookie butter espresso martini! They’ve an $8 comfortable hour on weekdays.
The menu is Southern-inspired with shrimp and girts, rooster and Biscoff waffles, crispy Brussels, and fluffy biscuits! It’s an excellent spot earlier than an occasion at JPJ, whereas purchasing at Barracks, or for a household dinner.
After Milk & Honey, we went again to my home to look at Survivor with Ellen!
I procured Hillary’s birthday cake whereas it was nonetheless out there from Cake Bloom. The Persian Love has raspberry-rose Chantilly cream, almond-cardamom cake, topped with crushed pistachios and rose petals. So good!! Solely out there round Valentine’s Day, I feel. We had it with pink blush cider from Albemarle Ciderworks that Ellen introduced!
Sleep Examine
I’ve began monitoring my sleep with my Apple Watch and it’s been fascinating. I’m going to share some stats after I gather extra information, however the nights I’m testing are pure, alcohol consumed, alcohol + CBD, or solely CBD/THC. I’m utilizing the Inexperienced Compass sleep jellies and Unwind jellies in my assessments! You possibly can see the merchandise I’m making an attempt right here with a $10 off code hooked up.
Chicken’s Eye View
Only a small word on how obsessed I’m with my new Grand Highlander! There are new options I’m discovering day-after-day, however this parking digicam is so cool. How on earth does it document this chook’s eye view that makes backing right into a parking house really easy!?
Kath Eats Actual Meals
I begin nearly each weekday with a inexperienced smoothie that Thomas makes for the 2 of us. Spinach, AG1, vanilla protein, peanut butter. I’ve cherished the convenience and consistency realizing I’m getting a lot goodness within the AM. You possibly can see our on a regular basis recipe on this submit.
Lunches
Sardine sampler!
I like my sardine salad with chips or crackers. I’ve been making it with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese and just a bit little bit of mayo.
Scrambled Egg Sando
I’m not the largest fan of deli meat, however I really like eggs! Plus fig unfold, cheddar, and arugula.
Botanical
Their crispy cauliflower is among the greatest meals on the town!
Dinners
Beloved this Blue Apron Harissa Beef Pitas with Tzatziki, Feta & Mint.
“Take out” from Complete Meals – rotisserie rooster, mac and cheese, and a home made salad.
Blue Apron Spicy Panko & Pistachio-Crusted Cod with Roasted Tomato Farro & Asparagus
CHEESE!
My favourite meals. This cheese from Complete Meals is my all time fave for comfortable hour.
Associates evening at Brazos + Cheese dip! Beloved the spicy shrimp taco (a primary for me).
I’ve per week of labor journey arising proper after Easter that I’m enthusiastic about. Heading to Austin, TX for a one evening keep, too!