Get your pads and pens ready because it’s time for the Week In Review.
The Week In Review is a list, in its purest form, not of the things you still need to do, but of all the things you have done in the last seven days. It’s an achievement list, an ode to yourself, a celebration of sorts, and a virtual pat on the back.
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Let’s get listing:
- I worked a much more reasonable 45 hours at my job last week, and it felt fantastic.
- I exercised by way of kitchen dance parties and even managed to happily struggle through a short run on Sunday. Sadly, I have the bra burns to prove it. Time for an upgrade.
(Woah, hey there belly. Where did you come from?)
- I replaced my iPhone screen yet again because it shattered in the Otterbox case (!!!) when I dropped it taking pictures of this. Really, can you blame me? It gives a whole new meaning to spud love.
- I had a delicious date night with the Hubby. ♫ My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard. ♫
- I watered, fed and trimmed all the houseplants. Multiple those you see here by four, minus of course Samantha. Ain’t no crazy cat lady here. Alright fine, just a little bit.
- I cleaned the kitchen and dining room from the top down, including inside the fridge. I shudder when I think about those past due radishes. Oops.
- I did laundry, folded clothes, paid bills, and went to Nature’s Bin. Ya know, the usual weekend errands. I also bought all the fruit. It’s a minor obsession.
- Between the Hubby and I, we managed to complete about half the hundred Christmas cards we need to send. I also stayed up way too late last night to do it. Oops.
- I did some blog work, which means I have another super simple recipe coming your way this week. Psst. It’s the second picture.
In honor of resting and recharging, I finished another book. Boom.
Last but certainly not least, I spent a portion of Sunday doing some food prep so we’d have easy dinner options during the work week. I made my own Slow Cooker Cauliflower Masala, big, beautiful Baked Potatoes, Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes and Broccoli Mac and Cheese.
It’s possibly I have a things for carbs. Then again, we already knew that.
Your turn. I want to hear from you. Link up and get yo’ list on.
What are three things you accomplished in the last week?
I think this is my favorite week of yours yet. Fabulous looking date night. All your house plants. Your cat in that picture of your christmas cards!! And I’m completely jealous of your newly cleaned fridge. Its probably the cleaning task I find most satisfying. Mine is long past due … I shudder at even the thought of what “past due date” things I could find myself. Food prep – amazing. That cauliflower masala is on my next up list. For sure. Well done!!
Ps. You can fix iPhone screens? I smashed mine last week (but without as good of a reason) and have not been loving the all over crack effect.
mylittletablespoon recently posted…Week in Review: The One That Turned Around
I agree last week was a good one for me. Equal parts work and pleasure; much more balanced which makes me happier.
There’s a place in Cleveland called phone 911 or phone ambulance. They do all sorts of iPhone repairs for half the cost of Apple. I bet there is something similar in your neck of the woods. Check it out.
I don’t love scouring but damned if I don’t love how it all feels when I’m done.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
Spiked Hot Cocoa Gift Mix
Maple Doodles (locally sourced maple syrup, maple sugar, and eggs)
My Scottish Grandma’s Shortbread (and the secret to great shortbread)
Cranberry Chai Tea Cookies
No Bake Magic Cookie Truffles
Fresh Cranberry Mini Scones
I see your “what 3 things have you accomplished?’ question and raise you 3 more things.
Yes, 6 posts down for #ChristmasWeek last week. I am worn out. However, I did manage to power through with the beet & orange smoothie inspired by your mimosa so that’s #ontheblog today!
Oh, I also baked 4 loaves of pulla as well as more scones, more truffles, and more chai tea cookies for the Elf Shoppe (say it shop-ee) bake sale yesterday. So raise that another. I dunno. I’m not sending out any Christmas cards, though. I am too tired. And my fridge . . . will never look like yours. Sadly.
I am eyeing your veggie dip for the radishes that are languishing in there–or an orange radish salad . . .
Have a lovely one!
Kirsten recently posted…Orange & Beet Smoothie with Cranberries and Maple Syrup
I am envious of your cooking and baking skills right now. How about I come to Dayton, do some cleaning, carding and Christmassing in (yes, I make up words) and you can send me home with a giant tin of cookies. Deal, deal?
Also, I did all that food prep yesterday and completely forgot I have dinner plans two out of the five nights this week. D’oh. Pregnancy brain strikes again.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
That fridge brings such joy to my eyes… bravo. I am thrilled to be able to start reading for fun this week. I’ve seen that book around a good bit, so I may check it out!
Also, those cheesy potatoes just got bumped to the top of my to-cook list. Thanks for the link-up, love!
Kate recently posted…“Accomplishments”
Cheesy potatoes belong at the top of every list, in my not so humble opinion. 🙂
The book was good, and I finished it in a week so I definitely recommend it.
I love that you made it to the WIR this week!
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
45h do sound more reasonable! I am glad I don’t have to be stern with you. It’s not one of my strong traits 😉
Your video totally made my day! Kitchen dance party perfection 🙂 And can I say that I giggled like an idiot when I saw this spud love picture on snapchat? I had definitely way too much fun!
But seriously 100 Christmas cards?????? I am so glad this is not a big tradition in Germany and even if it was I’d just skip it altogether! I was completely overwhelmed with my wedding thank-you cards.
And I am so jealous you cleaned the fridge. My kitchen is at the point where it disgusts me and I have firm plans to clean it completely inside and outside the first day after the Christmas holidays. It will be ugly!
P.S. I want some Broccoli Mac and Cheese! Badly!
Juli @1000lovelythings recently posted…Week in Review – The Superhero Edition
I couldn’t stop laughing over the potato either. I have the maturity level of an eight year old boy.
I had no choice to clean the fridge when I discovered the very rotten radish pile. Oops. Also, they say this cleaning business is called ‘nesting.’ I call it control in whatever area I can get. 🙂
I think I might have the Broccoli Mac and Cheese for dinner tonight. You should come over.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
Holiday cards kill me – I tend to avoid them because I convince myself they’re a waste of my time! And that’s sad about your iPhone screen – a big fear of mine because I drop mine a lot.
We do have a lot of cards to send, but I guess I look at it like a blessing. Give lots, get lots, it all comes full circle.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
Milkshake – yum. I can’t believe your otterbox broke. I thought they were supposed to be invinceable! I hate cleaning out the fridge, but boy do I feel much better when it’s done. You accomplished a lot this week, lady! Great job!!
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The Otterbox survived the ordeal, although my screen shattered inside it. I call shenanigans.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
Your clean refrigerator makes me feel calm. And your date night looked delicious.
This weekend I finished a big freelance project, attended my cousin’s gender reveal party complete with tasty cupcakes (it’s a girl!), went to a family Christmas party, met up with an old friend for a drink(s), further Christmafied our place, and meal prepped (chicken enchiladas and a quinoa broccoli bake). Not too shabby!
The clean fridge makes me feel calm too. Heck, any clean surface will work, which is why I clean when I’m stressed or need to feel in control. In this case though, I found a bunch or really far gone radishes.
I need help with my gender reveal blog post. Actually, I’ve got the reveal part down. I just need a title. Any ideas?
A freelance project….that sounds pretty awesome and promising.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
Hi Meghan! Once again, you’ve done quite a bit! Nice work on the food prep, because that will surely make your week easier. Thanks for hosting the party! Happy Monday! 🙂
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West recently posted…A dinner date, a holiday party, some fitness and fun in the Bay
The food prep always helps, it’s just a matter of making the time to do it. Some weekends it works and others not so much….
The irony of course is I forgot I’m eating away from home two nights this week so I didn’t need to do all that prep. Oops. Oh well, I can freeze some for next week. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
those delicious carbs… mmmm. just yummy.
3 things i accomplished:
made it through work days.
managed to survive two holiday parties – i say survive because the pit of my being just doesn’t really want to be around alcohol or loud people, but i know they’re friends and i have to suck it up.
pulled off my bachelorette party duties with flying colors! i’m totally feeling good about it. and i will take food and bubble baths as rewards. no shame.
<3 you!
Making it through work days is a big deal. Most week days that’s all I manage to accomplish and I call it a huge win. 🙂
I am super impressed you were able to throw the best bachelorette party, and hope you enjoy those bubble baths. You certainly deserve them.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
Oh, GREAT post. Love this one. Love the belly, love the cocknballs potato, the clean fridge, the date night, love it all. My list is coming! It’s all ready and everything!
Suzy recently posted…Mileage Monday
I think the cocknballs potato is what led to my belly. Figuratively of course. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
You and only you would drop your phone taking a photo of that potato….haha. Love love love it! I also LOVE all the eats and your running I don’t love you had to work 45 hours but I do love that it was less than last week!
Jayne recently posted…Week #5 In Review: It’s Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas.
The 45 hours was a huge improvement so I will happily take it.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
100 Christmas cards?!? Holy.snap. I don’t even think I know that many people. We mostly send them to family back in Poland, and my mom has to do those because I can’t write in Polish 😆 Also, I dropped my phone while I was in the mountains this weekend and started freaking out because it landed flat on the screen side and that’s how my screen shattered the first time. Somehow my form-over-function Kate Spade case managed to fend off any damage. I still can’t believe that about Otterbox… I thought those things were supposed to be bulletproof.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted…link love 12/13
Bulletproof my ass. They can’t even handle one naughty potato. 🙂 Clearly I need to trade in my Otter Box for a Kate Spade case.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
Ok I am checking out that cauliflower masala… Looks amazing and slow cooker? Hell yeah!
Major cool points to you for getting all those Christmas cards done! I love writing cards but no one here in Australia really does it – very few Christmas traditions here. Buuuut I loved sending some cards back home and writing small letters to go in with them – got some uber touristy cards to send back with Santa, kangaroos and koalas on the beach – of course!
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape recently posted…Week in Review! Dec 14
I actually don’t mind the cards. I figure the more we have to send, the more blessed we are. I’m glad to find someone else who still appreciates the simple joys of snail mail.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
Sending out 100 Christmas cards?? You & the hub are MACHINES! Can I come over for dinner this week?? All your food prep looks so up my alley- especially all that cheesy goodness at the end <3!
Khushboo recently posted…If we were having coffee
Cheesy goodness is always the best.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Number Nine is Fine
I think a baby deserves a new sports bra. And more milkshakes. I want that marsala… wonder if I could get vegas to eat it… (TWSS).
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Slow Cooker BBQ Beer Chicken [Recipe]
Ugh. Masala. You know what I mean.
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It’s definitely time for a new sports bra. I’ve been wrangling my girls into my old ones all week long and it’s definitely a tight fit.
The Hubby loved the Cauliflower Masala so I bet you could get Vegas to eat it. You might be able to serve it over quinoa too, and I know how she feels about that grain.
Oh yeah, that looks like the start of a baby bump!! I need to join this link-up sometime, because I love the idea of celebrating all of the things you did get done instead of harping on the things STILL on your damn list.
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness recently posted…Maple Cashew Butter Stuffed Banana Muffins [vegan + gluten free]
Yes, you absolutely should join. It feels fantastic to recognize all the things you do, instead focusing on what’s still on the To Do list. I hope to see you at the link up next week.
Okay I feel like I saw something that said you were preggers but I cannot remember if I congratulated you..congratulations!!
I wonder..will we call the baby something cutsie like baby feets? Get it? Cuz of your blog..okay I’m done now. 🙂
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Why thank you. I do in fact have a bun in the oven, although sadly none on my table. I ate them all last week. 🙂
I am extremely jealous of how sparkly your refrigerator looks! Can you please come clean mine?
meredith @ Cookie ChRUNicles recently posted…Thinking Out Loud 12.17.15
Sure so long as you pay me in equal parts sweet potatoes and sugar cookies.
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