Our weekend started out on a delicious note.
I realized Friday morning I was out of bread, but still had potatoes. I diced them into small pieces, sauteed them in butter for about 20 minutes, added diced onion, frozen curly kale and salt and pepper. It made a delicious hash, perfect for an over-medium egg on top.
Since that pretty much told me we were out of food, I made out our meal plan and list for the week.
I had full intentions of periscoping (now a verb?) from Whole Foods with some of my favorite items, but the girls both completely melted down in the store and we caused a big enough scene that the kind man who worked there brought out juice boxes in an attempt to calm and refocus my troops. Not embarrassing at all.
That night I actually had Hailey recount our adventure on Periscope, which she did with pride. Periscope videos delete 24 hours after they are recorded so it’s not longer available, but follow me (ahealthyslice) if you’re into more sneak peek videos as I awkwardly try to get used to periscope!
Saturday morning we had ourselves a suburban adventure.
We signed Hailey up for fall soccer, bought the cutest little pink shin guards you’ve ever seen in your life and treated Dick’s Sporting Goods like it was an over sized playground.
We spent most of the day laying relaxing on the porch then friends joined us for a cookout that evening.
Obviously Hailey’s plate, not mine.
Burgers, smores and beer have pretty much defined this summer. It’s been so much fun letting Hailey stay up late and participate in the summer night fun (minus the brewskis).
Sunday meant meal prep.
(Boiled eggs that I forgot to set a timer for, red peppers, carrots, lettuce, chickpeas and barley)
And admiring my stocked fridge, as few things make me happier than a fridge set for the week.
We fit in a 4 mile family walk, averaging about a 25 minute mile pace.
After taking enough blurry pictures on David’s fancy camera, he finally decided I needed more hands on help. This sparked his old love for photography and I’m going to do my best to rope him in for recipe pictures from here on out.
This clearly isn’t a recipe-focused blog, but I do have a few tasty meals I’ve been wanting to share, but just can’t make the pictures look pretty.
We ended the night with salads
and another installment of The Story of US (American history documentary).
Now with a prepped fridge and an updated to do list penned in my planner, I’m ready to hit the ground running!
Anyone else feeling jazzed up for a productive week?!
What’s on your agenda?
Brynn says
Do I spy a cast iron skillet in the first picture? They make the most delicious meals! My fridge looks very similar to yours- prepped and ready for the week!
John J. says
Did you buy the treadmill? 🙂
Karen says
I love how your little one is watching David stand on the counter to get the picture.
Next thing you know she will be standing on the counter too……and dad can’t even tell her it’s a bad thing to do:)
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
Love how organized and pretty your list is. Mine is usually a mess scrawled on a different receipt. that I forget at home. oops.
Heather says
Nothing better than a good store meltdown. 😉 I have all the love in the world for the people who go out of their way to assist without making you feel like an awful parent when it happens.
Parita @ myinnershakti says
I love that you guys try to have wherever you go! Life’s better that way 🙂
And my fridge looks similar. I feel like I bought one of everything this week!
Katie says
Hooray for Whole Foods and nice employees!
Jessica @Myhealthypassion.com says
That breakfast looks amazing!!!!! I am SO ready for a productive week! 🙂 Cheers to Monday!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I don’t know which I love more: the girls piled on the treadmill, or David standing on the counter. HAH! I need to rope Alex into taking some photos for me 😉 Hope you all have a great week!
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says
I just downloaded Periscope on Friday, and I have to admit that I’m liking it even though I wasn’t sure that I would. It’s taken a few days to get the hang of it, but I think I have it figured out now. I just added you – I’m looking forward to some videos!
Cassie says
I love spending Monday – today – cleaning up, dusting, and vacuuming for a tidy, clean week ahead. It’s just a little thing that makes me feel that anything can be accomplished this week.
Niki @ Life With Niki says
Perioscope is really happening isn’t it?
I love your organized shopping list- your fridge looks so organized and well stocked!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
I love a well stocked fridge! It looks like it was a great weekend!
Char @ Nutritiously Fit says
I love the idea of treating Dick’s like a giant playground. Totally snatching that idea from you, haha! Truth me told: I have NO idea what Periscope even entails. I’m getting a little overwhelmed with social media and the many faucets! I’m still on vacay, but I really can’t wait to get home and start planning meals again (hopefully I’m not too rusty!). I totally need to work on my photography skills – it’s been on my list for over a year now…oops!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
that hash looks like a fantastic start to the weekend!
Grandma Honey says
Is that watercress on the upper right corner of your fridge and also on your salad? I can’t seem to find it around here for some reason but I’m reading how healthy it is.
Mandi S says
I want to know about the La Croix drinks. I tried one flavor and it was not so great. BUT i want to like them so bad! Tell me what flavors you guys drink
Brittany Dixon says
Lime and grapefruit are definitely my two favorite! I know some people love the coconut, but it’s not high on my list.