I hope you all are enjoying your weekends! Yesterday was a busy day with baseball and Augustine’s end-of-year music recital. It’s hard to believe that we’re already wrapping up the year. While baseball and ballet will continue for the next month, our school co-op and music classes are ending until the fall. Hard to believe when it feels like spring hasn’t even started! We did pick up some lettuce starts, though, and planted those outside yesterday. We’re still tending to our indoor seedlings that aren’t ready to go outside yet. Last year I had such little energy for gardening and while it’s been harder to find the time this year, it’s been something I’ve enjoyed doing. I didn’t take advantage of California’s amazing growing seasons, but now I wish I had!

Here’s a little recap of our week:

WHAT WE ATE

my plan is to share the meals I made the previous week, with links if possible, as some inspiration for your own menu planning.

MONDAY- Creamy Spring Salmon with Dill and Orzo- I love cooking with tons of fresh herbs in the springtime. This recipe is a keeper for sure!

TUESDAY- Crockpot Shredded Carne Asada Lettuce Cup Tacos with Mexican Coleslaw– I felt like our lettuce was too bitter so I didn’t love these as much in the lettuce cups. I think they were better in the corn tortillas!

WEDNESDAY- BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad– The dressing was so absolutely delicious! Matthew wants me to make it weekly so I know it made the cut!

THURSDAY- Thai Basil Beef with Rice Noodles

FRIDAY- Crockpot Chili Poblano– I wanted to make something easy to have before Augustine’s baseball game so I made this the night before. I love that chili improves the next day!

SATURDAY- Burger Night with sweet potato fries! Burger season is starting! It’s a night we all look forward to and I have a feeling we’ll usually be making these on Saturday nights. We love making sweet potato fries and a big salad to go alongside!

SUNDAY- Roasted Salmon with Broccoli

WHAT I WORE

We had some rain this week so I took advantage of wearing my favorite mac coat (currently on sale!) I also got the cutest hair clips from Shop Andi and I’ve been wearing this one daily! I love that it holds all of my hair, and is so cute too!

I love this striped tee! The color combo is the perfect neutral and it goes with everything! It’s also a great weight and feels like it will hold up nicely.

These pointy flats are a splurge but I’ve had this pair for the past 4 or 5 years and they’ve held up so well!

SALES TO NOTE

Anthropologie– Spring Decorating Event- Up to 40% off furniture, rugs, mirrors, and more!

ON MY MIND

I feel like I might be the only person who doesn’t have a pair of these leggings! Am I missing out? Since I’ve been living in activewear these days, I was thinking about getting the gray color. I also like this style in the java color too!

I have been squeezing the last precious drops out of my tinted moisturizer and realized I haven’t shared how much I like it. It’s been a daily must for me. I love how light and hydrating it is, despite our dry climate, and I especially love that it’s a clean formula. I’ve heard so much about this clean makeup brand and I’m thinking about picking up a few items. Have any of you tried it?? Thoughts?

As we’re wrapping up our homeschool year, I’m thinking about fall already and what curriculums we’ll be using. I’ve loved The Good and the Beautiful Math so we’ll continue with that for Augustine, and I’m also thinking about working in some of the Ambleside Online recommendations.

I did a bunch of baby clothes organization this week and I was sad to find several pieces from Corinna that Beatrice wasn’t able to wear because of their opposite seasons. Luckily there are a few, like the dusty pink Bebe Organic outfit below, that will work with tights. Why do they grow so quickly??

I hope you all have a lovely Sunday!

xox

Happy Sunday friends! It’s been a nice but very quick week for whatever reason. Not by intention, just life, I wasn’t sharing on social media. I go through weeks where I have the time and desire to share, and other weeks I’m just wrapped up in home and school life that I don’t have time until 10pm when it feels too late to post anything. I’ll try to be more present on there this week. The weather is warming up so we started some indoor seeds, and also I direct sowed some cold-hardy plants. I waited until this little snow dusting above though. Last year, we were surprised with some snow in May so I’m not putting any of my warm-weather plants into the ground too soon.

WHAT WE ATE

my plan is to share the meals I made the previous week, with links if possible, as some inspiration for your own menu planning.

MONDAY- Black Bean Chili from Smitten Kitchen Keepers– so easy and the flavor was even better the next day!

TUESDAY- Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos- similar to this recipe

WEDNESDAY- Chile-Coconut Braised Beef with Cauliflower Rice- This was such a unique but delicious braise. We’ll definitely be making it again!

THURSDAY- Mendocino Copy-Cat Not so Fried Chicken Salad– Matthew loved this salad; he said I need to make it 3x a week which I take to mean it’s a winner! Winner winner chicken dinner 😉

FRIDAY- Pasta with Mushrooms and Spinach and Pinenuts – We used the Jovial gluten-free pasta which is actually such a good swap for regular pasta if you haven’t tried it before.

SATURDAY- dinner with friends. My friend Hannah made this crockpot chicken and it was so yummy! We all had tacos and burritos with all the fixings which was so fun!

SUNDAY- Mussels with Fennel and Saffron Broth and homemade sourdough

I made Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Salted Apple Tart over the weekend and both were so delicious! The cookies were a little sweet so I’d probably cut back on the sugar next time.

If you’re looking to level up your sandwich or salad game, you have to try these pickled red onions. They’re so delicious!

WHAT I WORE

I wore this thrifted House of Harlow lace top that I got when I was pregnant last summer. The brand isn’t the best fit for my personal style but I do like this maxi dress and these flats.

SALES TO NOTE

Levi’s – Buy 2 get 30% off! Perfect timing to go in on an order with your husband or best friend. Or just get 2 for you!  I love this oversized denim jacket and this cute polka dot dress.

LOFT– 50% off + free shipping!

Everlane– up to 60% off favorites sale, including my favorite Mac coat! Also, I know we all have spring/summer on the brain, but this oversized sweater is so perfect for fall! Might be worth getting now on sale.

ON MY MIND

Augustine had his first baseball game this week which was so fun! He was first up to bat and got through all the bases to Home (is that how you say it?). He also caught some good ground balls and threw them to 1st. It’s been fun to watch him enjoy this sport that he’s been excited about for so long.

I finished this book, Memory Making Mom, and highly recommend it! It offered such good encouragement and gave me some sweet ideas for traditions to start in our family. I’m hoping that on our April date, Matthew and I can brainstorm through some of the end-of-chapter questions and suggestions.

We’ve been having Friday game nights and this Richard Scarry game has been such an enjoyable one for everyone! I love that it’s not competitive and focuses on team-building.

Even though we had some snow this week, I’m taking flannel sheets off the beds! I’m ready for crisp, light linens and windows open too please!

Baby Beatrice has been rolling both belly to back and back to belly now!

Ok, that’s it from me! Off to do some laundry and bake some bread while the children are napping. Then we’re going on a walk/bike ride because it’s supposd to be in the mid 70s this afternoon! Who could believe we started the week with snow?!

Have a wonderful week, friends!

xox

Happy Easter everyone! I hope you’re enjoying this wonderful weekend. We’re having family over later today and I’m making this gluten-free carrot cake which I’m excited about! Our weather this weekend has been so glorious that we’re planning on eating outside. I hope this means we’re officially into spring over here!

WHAT WE ATE

my plan is to share the meals I made the previous week, with links if possible, as some inspiration for your own menu planning.

MONDAY- Burger Night with Sweet Potato Fries

TUESDAY- Braised Pork Tamale Bowls with Polenta from this cookbook

WEDNESDAY- BBQ Chicken Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing also from this cookbook

THURSDAY- Dinner with friends

FRIDAY- Caprese Bake with Meatballs– these meatballs are always a hit! I made this caprese bake before and loved how easy it was.

SATURDAY- Korean Beef Bowls with Spinach, Mushrooms and Yum Yum Sauce

SUNDAY- keeping dinner simple tonight with leftovers

WHAT I WORE

I’ve been loving my new jeans and they’re currently an extra 50% off right now with code GOSHOP. The denim is thick yet comfortable!

These ballet flats from Margaux are still favorites of mine. I think this is my 4th year with them and they still look so good. They’re pricy but I feel like they’re such good quality and it’s a pair you’ll wear more often than you think.

SALES TO NOTE

J.Crew– 50% off sale items, and 40% off almost everything else with code SPRING

H&M– 20% off everything, including sale

ON MY MIND

We had a big tooth day this week! The big kids had appointments to see the dentist on the same day baby Beatrice’s first bottom left tooth popped up. Later that same day, I chipped one of my bottom teeth. This hadn’t happened to me before so it’s been a weird few days because I can’t help but notice the roughness where the chip is. I have my own appointment next week to see what my options are but thankfully it’s not noticeable at all, just to me.

Augustine finished his Math 1 curriculum from The Good and the Beautiful and I am so proud of him! He’s worked so hard this year and has learned so much. I’m most happy with the fact that he’s finishing it super excited to start Math 2. He’s really enjoyed doing math!

Corinna has been such a sweet helper to me this week! From making granola bars together to planting in the garden, I’m so thankful for her helpful spirit. She couldn’t wait to make the carrot cake together too!

We’re all looking forward to lots more time outdoors now that the weather has warmed up. I’m hoping to plant some seeds this week too (better late than never) which I think will be a fun activity for the kids too!

I hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend!

xox