Right here’s our life these days within the New 12 months!
At any time when I do these these days posts, I preserve a working spotlight reel of something noteworthy or enjoyable we do within the weeks prior. Plus as many actual meals as I keep in mind to {photograph}! Right here’s a round-up of enjoyable issues relationship again to earlier than Christmas!
See-Noticed Enjoyable
Earlier than Mazen broke his ribs, we see-sawed on a close-by playground! Since he and I are virtually the identical weight, it was a enjoyable physics lesson about weight distribution and stability.
After Christmas Buying
These Star Wars vacation PJs are on clearance and are available designs for the entire household.
When you’re searching for reasonably priced exercise put on this time of 12 months, I simply received this set from Outdated Navy, too. Excessive help PowerSoft sports activities bra and my favourite StudioSmooth leggings (I’ve 3 pairs!)
Leggings in motion!
Notable Items!
90s Trivia playing cards are so nice for group dinners, and these sardine sponges are too fairly to make use of!! (However i’ll someday, I’m certain).
My pal Gabby gifted me this rosé portray from her assortment – I like it!!
And talking of video games, for the primary time that I can recall, I received Rummikub on my first flip!! Ivy was not blissful haha.
New Piano!
Extra large information is that I purchased a keyboard / piano for our home! I used to play (unofficially) once I was younger and wish to decide it up once more. And Birch, who could be very musically gifted by ear, is beginning informal classes this 12 months, too. I’ve already discovered very simple variations of “Champagne Issues” and “Exile” from this YouTube channel : )
Nod Pod
This was a birthday present from my sister, but it surely’s notable as a result of it actually helps me sleep so properly! It’s a “weighted blanket on your eyes” and in addition blocks out the sunshine. I 100% consider that the stress helps me go to sleep sooner, particularly if I get up within the night time. Test it out: the Nod Pod.
Minecraft Blocks
When you have a baby who loves Minecraft, these blocks are nice!! We like to construct with them. Get a giant set so that you don’t run out earlier than your own home is constructed.
Grapefruit Set
It’s grapefruit season and I wanted new spoons. This set is so stunning! Birch and I each love grapefruit.
Wonderbly Books
One other mother advice – these books! Birch likes to learn the brother guide, and in addition the one about Mazen’s title we’ve had for ages. We’re additionally actually into studying our Harry Potter cookbook.
Harry Potter Trivia
And on the Hogwarts theme, we went to Harry Potter trivia at Daring Rock a couple of weeks in the past. The boys have been VERY excited and hoped to win. We introduced Sean alongside as a fellow Potterhead, and collectively the 2 Slytherins CRUSHED IT! Sadly, we didn’t win (and even get high three!) as a result of there have been so many superfans there. Nevertheless it was a enjoyable time – Butterbeer and all!
Kath Eats Actual Meals
Actual meals roundup!
Buddha Bowl
Who remembers this bowl from the early weblog days! It’s nonetheless chugging alongside : )
Leftover oatmeal the following day:
Straightforward Household Dinner: True Nature Pulled Pork
I’m obsessive about how simple cooking is with True Nature! To be trustworthy, I in all probability wouldn’t make pulled pork from scratch, however this felt like I did! You order it frozen, thaw it within the fridge, and warmth it up in a pan for dinner. The totally different meats – from sliced Mediterranean rooster to Carne Asada – are already cooked AND seasoned in scrumptious sauces! The code KATHEATS will get you $35 off, and a lot of the meats are $11-12 a pack.
We made pulled pork sandwiches, sautéed inexperienced beans, and protein mac for a straightforward child pleasant dinner.
Fly By Jing
One other simple dinner: Fly By Jing! This one was for me and Mazen (too spicy for Birch, and he doesn’t eat shrimp). However M beloved it. I used two of their noodle kits and shrimp from the freezer, plus contemporary broccoli.
(I’m not doing Dry January in a strict sense, however that could be a NA wine!)
Bánh mì Sandwiches
My pal and neighbor, Jonathon, had me over for dinner to take pleasure in bánh mì sandwiches. I don’t consider I’ve had one earlier than, they usually have been good! Refreshing, particularly with the pickled veggies on high.
Blue Apron Enchiladas
Now which you could order Blue Apron a la carte, I’ve ordered a couple of containers each different week or so. Use the code KATHEATS to get 50% off your first two orders with free delivery. We love their enchiladas!
I additionally received one in all their broccoli and cheese soups, and it was unbelievable!!
Lunch Snack Plate
True Nature rooster (leftover) with sides from the fridge and pantry.
Salad lunch
Extra leftovers on greens with gorgonzola.
Rev Soup Salad Bowl
I believed it was heat sufficient to eat exterior. I used to be unsuitable.
Breakfast Parade
I at all times have essentially the most breakfast pictures saved on my cellphone!
Hope you’ve had a terrific week!
