The Weekly Mix
Hi! How are you?! There are so many things to share with you this week! First, I want to apologize for not sharing any new recipes this week. Thanks for bearing with me!
Remember how I mentioned a few weeks ago that we might be moving? Well, that’s officially happening! We had to make a quick decision this Monday, which is why I’ve been distracted with last-minute life things (applications, moving details, lease documents, etc.) these past few days. As strange as it sounds, we’re actually moving into another apartment in our existing building. A unit happened to open up this week with a slightly better floor plan and additional storage – very necessary – and we’re excited about it. Oh, and we’re moving five days after we return from our trip to Japan in April. This seems to be the story of our life.
We flew down to New York City last weekend to meet the newest (less than two weeks old) addition to our family, Oscar, and spend time with my sister, brother-in-law, and our first nephew, Arthur. He is the cutest little thing (with talon like nails!). I brought all of my camera gear and we did a photo session on Saturday. Oscar was a champ, allowed me to maneuver him multiple times, and slept through most of it. Success!
By the way, all of these photos were imported onto my phone via wifi from my Canon 6D (using my 24-70mm lens) and quickly edited with VSCO.
I love doing this, because it allows me to quickly send quick proofs/previews to family members before I edit the real files on my computer.
On a related note, I survived Whole30 on the road! Today marks day 12, which means I have 18 more days to go. Technically more if I’m counting the reintroduction phase. Thankfully, traveling was easier than expected because we stayed in every night (newborn), planned our dinners (we made this Mexican tortilla soup one night and hamburgers – sans buns for me – the other!), and my sister generously prepared for my arrival by buying almond milk and a few other necessities. I also brought a ridiculous number of snacks with me just in case.
Even though it was fairly easy to stick with, I did have to watch everyone else enjoy a bagel feast from Russ & Daughters (and cappuccinos from Oslo coffee) on Saturday morning. I ate eggs for the billionth time. Aka. not the highlight of my life. I’m not going to lie: traveling during Whole30 should be avoided at all costs.
I’m continuing to share behind-the-scenes of my daily meals (and experiments!) over on Instagram stories, if you want to join me! I’ll be sharing more overall recaps and meal inspiration on the blog next week.
In other news, Marley’s fourth birthday is this Saturday! I can’t believe it has been almost a year since we adopted this goof ball. He’s got his party hat ready, and one of his dog friends in the neighborhood got him one of those crazy dino bones. Such a hard life.
Last but not least, here are a few things that I’m loving right now:
The Chicago river is being dyed green this weekend! Here’s some St. Patrick’s recipe inspiration for the upcoming week: Guinness Stout Cake, Roasted Asparagus Wheat Berry Salad, Irish Soda Bread Scones.
A short ESPN video of one dog’s unexpected journey with an adventure racing team. This is incredible!
Oh, and watch this too. So freaking adorable. ?
I poured through this cookbook on Monday and nearly quit Whole30 right then and there. All I want to do right now is start my own starter and make bread. Truth.
These shrimp sweet potato cakes that I can actually eat right now! Hallelujah. I’m loving Heather’s daily dairy posts.
A healthy blueberry bran muffin that actually looks good.
I keep hearing about these stasher bags! Very cool. Do any of you own one? I’m all for less plastic bags.
Loving the images in this amazing foodie guide to Israel.
The cutest little Neapolitan cake. As strange as it sounds, I’m really not craving anything sugary right now!
The saddest part of our upcoming move is that we can’t bring our current oriental rug with us (it doesn’t fit). It was passed on to us from Connor’s mom and her own parents. We’ll be putting it into storage, which means I’m on the search for rugs. Give me your favorite sources!
If money was no object (and I didn’t have a dog who sits on everything), I would totally buy this sofa. I’m very into this velvet furniture trend.
And…I’m out. Dump all of your thoughts below. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!.
10 Comments on “The Weekly Mix”
Yes to Stasher bags!! I love, love, love them. I just usually try to not put them in the dishwasher because they seem to absorb a tiny bit of the detergent taste.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing Emily! Glad to hear someone else loves them.
I feel you! We decided two weeks ago to move last weekend (also within the same apartment complex)… And are going to spin next week. When it rains it pours, right? ?
Yep! But thankful I don’t have to deal with moving trucks, the works, etc.! 🙂
Your nephews are adorable! Enjoy – it’s so fleeting –
I just can’t bring myself to do the Whole30 – I’m too big a wimp to give up sugar and dairy right now – so this Freudian slip/typo cracked me up:
“I’m loving Heather’s daily dairy posts.” (instead of diary!)
Oh my god!!! Hahaha! That really was the biggest Freudian slip – I miss dairy a lot (mostly in my coffee/tea – and cheese, mostly for flavor!). Ugh! This week has been hard, I must admit.
I am in LOVE with my stasher bags and totally think you should get a few — I store my granola, avocados, fruit, and small leftovers in them and am obsessed. Not an affiliate but if you use KARLCOOKS15 you get 15% off so def try them! xo
Oh, so awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing! I’m going to totally order some once we move into our new apartment.
First of all, that photo of babe with the Oscar the Grouch stuffie is everything. I got my sis that exact stuffie a couple of years ago, just ’cause she is a grouch and owns it. But that photo is perfection. ?
How nice to at least be moving within your own building. Will still be a pain (who likes moving?) but so much easier! You could just walk a bunch of clothing on hangers rather than having to box everything up for transport. That is my kind of move. I hope you have a big elevator though. Don’t want to be stuck with a wedged couch in a stairwell like Ross, Rachel, and Chandler in Friends. Pivot! ?
I was so sick of eggs on Whole30 too, but like you I also noticed that my craving for sweets was fairly nonexistant. Actually, ever since doing Whole30 at this time last year, I rarely crave sweets at all any more. Things actually taste TOO sweet to me now. I also feel that body is naturally directing me to eat less bread products and dairy too. I feel like Whole30 changed my palette, in a good way. I am inclined to make healthier eating choices just because things taste different to me now. It could just be coincidence – maybe my palette would have changed anyway (I’ve been eating tomatoes on and in things this past year, which I could never stomach before; my grandmother had the same experience at 35, and I am 33 so who knows!). ?
I’m afraid I do not have rug recommendations. I have always looked longingly at them, but never had them in my little apartment. This may change this year, however, as I am tired of cold vinyl floor everywhere (will it ever stop snowing in BC, I don’t know), and once I get rid of my coffee table, I may get a feature rug for my little sitting room.
I think black coffee is in order this morning before I hit the books. Snow day! ❄
#thoughtdump
Thank you so much! And I love your thought dumps so much!!! Oscar was pretty adorable. I love taking photos of him!
Yes – moving within the same building is 10,000x less intimidating than a real deal move, so that part makes me super happy. We’re actually renting these plastic crates too, instead of dealing with boxes which will be less waste/easier to pack. And yes! I’m totally going to be doing some walking up with a few things in my hand trips as well! That PIVOT episode is my all-time fave. I crack up each time.
Very fascinating about Whole30! Sweets is the easiest part for me. Makes me happy, because sugar can be so addictive? Fruit is totally satisfying to me. So I feel like I must have that under control for the most part! I’m craving bread/grains less as the days go on, but still miss my dairy. But it’s definitely getting easier as I go further and further into it!
I think I found our next rug from Rejuvenation, but I’m going to do a bit more research! 🙂 Happy weekend!