Right here’s a little bit of life recently!
Gatsby’s Homicide Thriller Social gathering
The spotlight of this previous weekend was doing a homicide thriller get together! Our pal group loves a cause to dress up, and this was such a terrific get together idea. We watched the film just a few weeks in the past to arrange.
Jay Gatsby Himself!
I hadn’t completed a homicide thriller earlier than, however that is the one we did (after voting on the theme!) Every part within the equipment is deliberate out for you in order that even the hosts can take part. Due to Chava and Ivy for organizing! The decorations had been good.
My character was a singer / dancer, and I choreographed a particular efficiency on the Cat’s Meow for the night time. Sean was my efficiency companion in crime.
We had such a enjoyable night time!
We began the get together at 4:30 so it might finish at an inexpensive time and a few of us might be on the soccer discipline by 9am the following day.
Shoo Fly, Don’t Trouble Me!
We had one thing die within the partitions of our home final month. There was a foul odor for just a few weeks, fortunately throughout a time once we might have the home windows open and air flowing out. (Final week it was again to freezing temps, so we had been fortunate once we had the odor we might air the home out!) We nonetheless don’t know what it was, most likely a mouse.
The odor is now all gone, however there are BLACK FLIES hatching on a regular basis from someplace on this home! Disgusting and annoying. I’ve most likely killed or launched by way of open window at the least 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 eager 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 e-book 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 season, so I believe 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 put up.
Minecraft Film
I took the boys to see the Minecraft film final night time so Thomas might watch The Masters in peace and quiet. (We had been so blissful for the winner of the Masters!) The boys and I all beloved the film. It was very effectively completed!
Milk & Honey
I had the prospect to go to the brand new Milk & Honey at Barrack’s Highway for a VIP blissful hour.
My plus one for the night time was Hillary in celebration of her birthday!
We bought to style an array of cocktails, together with this Biscoff cookie butter espresso martini! They’ve an $8 blissful hour on weekdays.
The menu is Southern-inspired with shrimp and girts, rooster and Biscoff waffles, crispy Brussels, and fluffy biscuits! It’s a terrific spot earlier than an occasion at JPJ, whereas procuring at Barracks, or for a household dinner.
After Milk & Honey, we went again to my home to observe 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 believe. 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 accumulate 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 checks! You’ll be able to see the merchandise I’m attempting right here with a $10 off code connected.
Hen’s Eye View
Only a small be aware on how obsessed I’m with my new Grand Highlander! There are new options I’m discovering every single day, however this parking digital camera is so cool. How on earth does it report this hen’s eye view that makes backing right into a parking house really easy!?
Kath Eats Actual Meals
I begin virtually each weekday with a inexperienced smoothie that Thomas makes for the 2 of us. Spinach, AG1, vanilla protein, peanut butter. I’ve beloved the convenience and consistency figuring out I’m getting a lot goodness within the AM. You’ll be able to see our on a regular basis recipe on this put up.
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 without doubt one of the greatest meals on the town!
Dinners
Beloved this Blue Apron Harissa Beef Pitas with Tzatziki, Feta & Mint.
“Take out” from Entire Meals – rotisserie rooster, mac and cheese, and a selfmade salad.
Blue Apron Spicy Panko & Pistachio-Crusted Cod with Roasted Tomato Farro & Asparagus
CHEESE!
My favourite meals. This cheese from Entire Meals is my all time fave for blissful hour.
Associates night time at Brazos + Cheese dip! Beloved the spicy shrimp taco (a primary for me).
I’ve every week of labor journey arising proper after Easter that I’m enthusiastic about. Heading to Austin, TX for a one night time keep, too!
