It’s here again… Friday! Let’s ease into the weekend with some light chitchat. Here’s what I’m loving lately!
1. One on one time with girls. Somehow 9 months flew by and I no longer have a newborn. Though parts of this make me all weepy, other aspects have me excited about all the adventures our family will be able to do sooner than later. It also has me thinking about instilling a concept very important to me- dating! No, our girls won’t really be dating for another 25 years, give or take, but I want both David and I to have individual dates with the girls as they grow up, to give them our undivided attention, one on one, and share some special time together. I got a glimpse of this the other day, when Hailey got to eat lunch at school. The day was gorgeous so Kaitlyn and I went to lunch together at Zoe’s Kitchen.
(Side note, their hummus trio is deeeeelicious!). It was messy, but it was also pretty wonderful to be able to focus solely on my littlest.
2. Bread. I know I sound like I’m on repeat, but I’m all about my bread machine recently. I like knowing exactly what is in my bread. I like how fresh and warm it is, almost melting in my mouth. I like seeing Hailey and David’s eyes light up when I pull out fresh loaves or rolls. Most recently I decided to make our own over-sized rolls to turn into buffalo chicken sandwiches. I used the crusty rolls recipe on page 14 here.
They were awesome! Plus I got to stick half of them in the freezer and pull them out as needed (like to go with last night’s soup). It makes me feel so domestic that I don’t even care that I’m cheating by using a machine. Heel click.
3. The tease of spring. It’s cominggggggg. North Carolina got a sneak peek on Wednesday with sunshine and 70 degree weather. I’ve pretty much decided we’ll be living on the porch beginning in a couple weeks. I’m debating setting up a tent out there and shutting down the house all summer long.
It also felt great to pull my stroller again. Koda needed to stretch her legs and the girls are at great ages for walks. I can talk through games with Hailey (I spy, anyone??) and Kaitlyn is enthralled with just looking around. It’s going to be a fun summer!
4. New restaurants. Have my local friends heard that Kindred just opened up downtown Davidson? It’s a chef-driven, seasonally focused restaurant that sources as much as possible from local vendors. I have not made it there yet but it’s on the top of my list for our next date night!
5. Bare Minerals. A beauty guru I am not, but I’ve been trying to look and feel a little more pulled together when leaving the house lately. Mascara and blush are usually my go-to, but I picked up this Bare Minerals starter kit a month or so ago and am really loving it. I feel like it smooths out my skin tone without looking cakey.
The only negative is I feel it’s easy to overdo it on the bronzer and I’ve ended up looking a little too old school Snooki once or twice.
6. New recipes. More food? Of course! Here are three recipes I’m pinning and planning on trying soon.
Emily’s Sunbutter Energy Bites, this Mexican Quinoa Salad with Orange Lime Dressing and Jessica’s Garlic Kale and Cashew Fried Rice. Drool…
That’s a wrap!
What are you loving lately?
Tried any new recipes worth sharing?
Favorite make-up products?
Spring is coming my Northern friends… hang in there!
Jen says
I spy a baby who is actually sitting in a high chair out at a restaurant!
That hummus trio looks amazing.
Let’s see, I loved the one glorious warm day we had here, and am looking forward to more, I am loving that my little one finally started getting her crawl on, and I am am loving the adorable spring wardrobe she got this week 🙂
lauren says
LOVE Kindred. We attended the soft-opening a few weeks ago & everything was divine. We’ve been acquaintances with the owners (adopted one of our foster dogs from rescue) and this has been their dream for a long time Be sure to order the milk bread, baked egg & birthday cake. You won’t be sorry 🙂
Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says
It was also upper 70’s for us yesterday, had the A/C on, and when I woke up this morning it was 50 degrees in our house (30 degrees outside.)
MAKE UP YOUR MIND WEATHER GODS.
Laurie Tomlinson says
Oh, Brittany. That basil pesto hummus in the trio? Holy geez. SO GOOD!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I just tried Zoe’s kitchen for the first time last week! I’m glad there is a fast(ish) food place that actually serves good salads and hummus!
Liz says
We seriously need to dust off our bread maker and get to making. Those rolls look delish!
Heather says
I love my bread maker and can’t believe I waited so long to get one.
We just made this chicken the other night and it was really good!
http://www.paleoplan.com/2009/11-22/coconut-chicken/
christina says
hey girl. i like your buns! i mean rolls. yeah rolls. haha! have a great weekend!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
I love that you’re taking your girls on individual dates! My dad did that with me and my sister and I always really appreciated it!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
I love Zoe’s! Their Greek salad with grilled chicken is my fave. I am loving more 1:1 time with my son right now. Yes, there are silver linings to getting laid off. 😉 More time with him has been so much fun.
And don’t mind if I toot my own horn, but my tomato basil frittata recipe is my favorite recipe at the moment.
Denaye says
We love Zoe’s here in Dallas too! I will be trying that fried rice, looks amazing.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
We are supposed to have high 60s/low 70s weather next week and I could not be more excited about it! I hope Spring is here to stay 🙂
Lauren @ Oh Hey I Like That! says
Kaitlyn has the cutest cutest face! I’m loving Target’s fun socks lately–I just bought some buffalo ones today, but I also want the pretzel ones 😀
Erin says
What shade of BareMinerals did you get?
Brittany Dixon says
Medium beige! Love it 🙂
jac says
That bread looks amazing! And definitely not ‘cheating’ using a machine 🙂
Josephine says
I’ve gotten into a bad no makeup, no haircut, grey hairs, one pair of jeans and boring tshirts plus two stone weight gain funk during winter. I caught a glimpse of myself in a bathroom mirror whilst at playgroup and got a fright! definitely feel better when I make the time to look nice… So no makeup tips here! I find my stress release is cake or chocolate at 4pm and a cup of tea when I let Arianna watch some tv, but I think it should be yoga instead. I really struggle with motivation to exercise. We eat healthy things otherwise but portion control is a problem and I’m obviously not burning enough calories!
I am loving Lately watching my daughter plant seeds for zucchini and planting herbs with her Daddy this weekend and making cheese and corn muffins with her for snacks. Also having fresh flowers in the kitchen, getting some yellow roses inspired me to wipe down the kitchen cupboards and keep it nice!
Monica says
I’m just happy that today is in the high 40’s and sunshine here in MI! How sad is that? Lol…