Hi Friends,
I just celebrated 12 years blogging, and as I’ve done the past few years, I shared a little behind the scenes. This year, it was a little wobbly but I’m happy to still be here in the blog/newsletter and am so appreciative of you - thank you for being here. I feel like:
On the blog this week
My skincare routine - all the products I use and how I do skin cycling - meaning use a different product, so moisturizer one day, exfoliator the next day, etc. to keep your skin from drying out.
Love List - In this weeks Love List we’re sharing fun picture of dogs that will make you smile, a few books to check out, a local Milwaukee Christmas event and SO much more!
Weekly meal plan - The weekly meal plan, with customizable shopping list.
Personal stories
We got our family photos back and I couldn’t love them more! Cassie did such an amazing job, she’s been photographing our family since the twins were little! The kids were all squirreley of course, so that makes the fact that there are some decent ones all the more amazing.
Cozy recipes to make
With the weather getting colder here, I’m all about cozy recipes. Here are 3 winners:
Instant pot pork ragu (a family favorite!)
Chicken and dumplings (with both IP and stovetop instructions)
White chicken chili (a shortcut recipe that’s done in 30 minutes)
Weekend reads
I could not stop listening to The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell. It is a thriller and I was so engrossed in the story I couldn’t wait to keep finding out how the story was unfolding, would definitely recommend, especially in fall, when I find I love reading thrillers more.
Reader comment
I made this recipe tonight while in a pinch and needing something quick, with ingredients I already had, THIS WAS THAT! I'm a single parent so always searching for quick, relatively "healthy" meals. My 2 & 4 year old FINISHED their bowls! And anyone who has picky kids or kids that just don't eat know what a big deal that is. THANK YOU!!!! I WILL BE MAKING THIS AGAIN!!
Giveaway
Last week for the October giveaway is leave a comment on this butternut squash soup post letting me know your favorite soup. One winner gets a $25 gift certificate to Starbucks or Amazon, winners choice.
How’s your week going? Just hit reply and let me know.
~Phi