Happy Monday! I”m kicking today off with an early morning meeting, followed by some more meetings and I’m trying to get a big project started. When I look ahead to February – and all of the work things that need to be accomplished – it makes me a bit anxious. We are trying to pack a whole lot of work…
Category: Cooking
Recent Eats + Work Wednesday Wisdom
Happy Wednesday, friends! I was listening to a podcast earlier this week got my wheels spinning. The podcast host said that “we have a moral obligation to be happy.” That quote really resonated with me – whether at home or in the workplace, practicing positivity has always been something that I strive for in my personal life. In fact, it’s…
Weekend things + A quick and easy meal plan
Happy Monday! I feel more prepared headed into the second work week of 2023. I’m back in my groove (for the most part), and the holidays are far enough behind us to start writing a new chapter for the new year. This weekend was all about taking our holiday decorations down and making way for a fresh, clean house for…
My 2022 Top Four Christmas Cookies
I’ve finally wrapped up all my Christmas baking this year. We just need to drop the goods off with our neighbors. If you’ve been reading here, you know that I usually make some cookie tins up for my neighbors, I pass along some baked goods to my team, and I send some along with Aaron for his team. This year,…
Weekend Edit: Thanksgiving Recap
Happy Tuesday, friends! I know I don’t normally blog on Tuesdays, but I was exhausted yesterday, so I gave myself a bit of extra time back in my day. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’ve shared a bit about this before, but when Aaron and I got married, we decided to switch off the major holidays (Thanksgiving…
Thanksgiving pre-game + 3 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers
Happy Monday, friends. I’m actually writing this Sunday evening because Monday (today) will be fast and furious. The house is quiet, I’ve got a candle going – and the vibe right now is immaculate. The weekend wasn’t much of a weekend to be completely honest. I feel like I haven’t sat down since my head hit the pillow Friday evening.…
Combatting Work + Life Burnout + A White Chicken Chili Recipe
It’s been awhile since I’ve done a “Working Wednesdays” post, so I figured it was about time. And, this post will apply to you whether you are in the working world – or not. You all know that in March 2020 (just like everyone else) I began working from home. My makeshift home office was at my dining room table…
A Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Happy Wednesday, friends! Did you all have a nice Halloween? We had a couple hundred trick-or-treaters come through. Remember several weeks ago when I was worried I overbought Halloween candy at Costco? Well, I was glad to have it all. We had a little leftover that I was able to send with Aaron for him to take into the office.…
Instant Pot Cowboy Casserole Recipe + Wednesday Things
Happy Wednesday! It officially feels like Fall in Houston. We woke up on Tuesday to about a 30 degree difference from what we’ve been used to. It’s been in the 90s, and we got to enjoy temps in the 60s, with low humidity. It feels fantastic, and it’s officially soup weather. Now through the end of October Aaron and I…
Weekend Edit + Van Gogh Exhibit Review+ a Monkey Bread Recipe
Happy Monday to all! I’m sitting here at my desk with a cup of coffee and my breakfast waiting for Houston’s cold front to roll on through. It’s supposed to be cooler today – and by tomorrow, it will feel like fall. I’m looking forward to it. I’ve got lunch plans today with a friend, and I’ve got a light…