Right here’s our life currently within the New 12 months!
Each time I do these currently posts, I maintain a working spotlight reel of something noteworthy or enjoyable we do within the weeks prior. Plus as many actual meals as I bear in mind to {photograph}! Right here’s a round-up of enjoyable issues courting 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 nearly the identical weight, it was a enjoyable physics lesson about weight distribution and steadiness.
After Christmas Purchasing
These Star Wars vacation PJs are on clearance and are available in designs for the entire household.
When you’re in search of reasonably priced exercise put on this time of yr, I simply obtained this set from Outdated Navy, too. Excessive assist PowerSoft sports activities bra and my favourite StudioSmooth leggings (I’ve 3 pairs!)
Leggings in motion!
Notable Presents!
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 positive).
My good friend Gabby gifted me this rosé portray from her assortment – I find it irresistible!!
And talking of video games, for the primary time that I can recall, I received Rummikub on my first flip!! Ivy was not completely happy haha.
New Piano!
Extra massive information is that I purchased a keyboard / piano for our home! I used to play (unofficially) once I was younger and need to decide it up once more. And Birch, who could be very musically gifted by ear, is beginning informal classes this yr, too. I’ve already realized very straightforward variations of “Champagne Issues” and “Exile” from this YouTube channel : )
Nod Pod
This was a birthday reward from my sister, nevertheless it’s notable as a result of it actually helps me sleep so nicely! It’s a “weighted blanket on your eyes” and likewise blocks out the sunshine. I 100% imagine that the strain helps me go to sleep sooner, particularly if I get up within the evening. Test it out: the Nod Pod.
Minecraft Blocks
In case you have a baby who loves Minecraft, these blocks are nice!! We like to construct with them. Get an enormous set so that you don’t run out earlier than your home is constructed.
Grapefruit Set
It’s grapefruit season and I wanted new spoons. This set is so lovely! Birch and I each love grapefruit.
Wonderbly Books
One other mother suggestion – these books! Birch likes to learn the brother e-book, and likewise the one about Mazen’s identify 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 number 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 prime 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 subsequent day:
Simple Household Dinner: True Nature Pulled Pork
I’m obsessive about how straightforward cooking is with True Nature! To be sincere, I most likely 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 completely different meats – from sliced Mediterranean hen 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 straightforward dinner: Fly By Jing! This one was for me and Mazen (too spicy for Birch, and he doesn’t eat shrimp). However M liked it. I used two of their noodle kits and shrimp from the freezer, plus recent broccoli.
(I’m not doing Dry January in a strict sense, however that could be a NA wine!)
Bánh mì Sandwiches
My good friend and neighbor, Jonathon, had me over for dinner to get pleasure from bánh mì sandwiches. I don’t imagine I’ve had one earlier than, and so they have been good! Refreshing, particularly with the pickled veggies on prime.
Blue Apron Enchiladas
Now you could order Blue Apron a la carte, I’ve ordered a number of bins each different week or so. Use the code KATHEATS to get 50% off your first two orders with free transport. We love their enchiladas!
I additionally obtained one among their broccoli and cheese soups, and it was implausible!!
Lunch Snack Plate
True Nature hen (leftover) with sides from the fridge and pantry.
Salad lunch
Extra leftovers on greens with gorgonzola.
Rev Soup Salad Bowl
I assumed it was heat sufficient to eat exterior. I used to be flawed.
Breakfast Parade
I at all times have essentially the most breakfast photographs saved on my telephone!
Hope you’ve had an ideal week!
