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:
- Despite having not one, but two doctors appointments last week, I managed to work forty fairly intense hours on the job. It was a tough week.
- As a result, I spent my weekday evenings horizontal on the couch. No shame in my game.
- I published three blog posts, including a bump update, like no other: The Second Trimester: What To Expect When You Weren’t Expecting to be Expecting.
- We celebrated the Hubby’s birthday with friends on Friday night at Villa Y Zapata, one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. ♫ Red beans and rice didn’t miss her. ♫ Their veggie burritos make me happy.
- I made the Hubby the most decadent chocolate layer cake with chocolate buttercream frosting, from scratch of course. On the rare occasion I make a cake, I like to go all in.
- We had my dad and stepmom spend the weekend with us. Hooray for family visits and Hubbys who clean the house while I make cake.
- We started with a simple lunch on Saturday: a massaged kale salad with hard boiled eggs, white beans, walnuts and a Garlicky Chipotle Dressing, paired with a Baked Potato Bar for the win.
- We headed to my happy place, the Cleveland Botanical Gardens for the start of Orchid Mania. I could, and did, take pictures of flowers for hours. They were stunning.
- We went out for the Hubby’s birthday again on Saturday night, this time to Forage Public House, home of the Vegan Mac and Cheese which makes my dairy loving heart have second thoughts. As expected, the food was phenomenal and the company lovely.
The Hubby and I have eaten here numerous times since the summer and it’s definitely a fan favorite. The fact they source ingredients from local Ohio farms is simply icing on the cake.
- We took advantage of the unseasonable warm weather and hit up the local park on both Saturday and Sunday. It felt fantastic to stretch my legs.
- We concluded our family weekend with breakfast at the house on Sunday morning: fresh fruit, Breadsmith’s Orange Cranberry Dessert Bread, cheddar scrambled eggs, garlic roasted asparagus and for mocktails: Tropical Orange Smoothies.
- After my family hit the road to Buffalo, I headed back to bed for a long nap.
- I spent the better part of Sunday evening getting ready for the week, the month, and today’s blog post. There might have been some leftover cake involved too.
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?
meredith @ Cookie ChRUNicles says
February 1, 2016 at 5:51 AMAnd you know I love the look of that chocolate cake! Yum. My favorite!
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:25 PMYou would have adored the chocolate cake. In fact, it made me think of you!
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Heather@hungryforbalance says
February 1, 2016 at 6:19 AMThat chocolate cake! Whenever I make special occasion desserts, I like to go all in too.
It sounds a like you had a BUSY week! I’m glad you took advantage of some much deserved rest time!
Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:26 PMI’m always taking advantage of as much rest as I can get. especially lately. 🙂
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
February 1, 2016 at 6:57 AMI don’t even know where to begin with your pictures – between the food and flowers they’re all incredible! The frosting on the chocolate cake looks dreamy – that might be my favorite picture in the post. A bit jealous of your week – I can’t lie!
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:27 PMYou’re welcome to come over anytime, although I might request you make me breakfast one day or two. Seems like a fair exchange, yes? 🙂
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Juli @1000lovelythings says
February 1, 2016 at 7:04 AMThis sounds like such a wonderful weekend from celebrating a lot to napping in the end! The Botanical Garden looks gorgeous! So many pretty flowers! I was stalking your baking on snapchat! Lucky hubby 🙂
Your bump looks adorable and I am looking forward to reading that post tonight at home 🙂 I need to save this one for after work to really appreciate it 😉
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Juli@1000lovelythings says
February 1, 2016 at 5:15 PMoh god, I feel so rude! Happy happy Birthday to the hubby!
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:28 PMThe Hubby says thanks! He appreciates it. 🙂
I liked the baking snap chats, especially considering half the cake stayed in the pan. Ha! It did all work out and with frosting no one was the wiser.
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Sarah @ BucketListTummy says
February 1, 2016 at 7:47 AMMaking a cake from scratch is still on my bucket list. You seem to have it down like a pro. That looks so decadent and delicious!
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:29 PMI do a cake from scratch about once a year. I find it therapeutic and I actually think they’re much easier to make than most people realize.
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Cora says
February 1, 2016 at 8:35 AMI can only imagine how wonderful it must have felt to get out and stretch your legs – both in the botanical gardens and just outside in the warm weather. I’m glad you got some natural beauty in your week. There really is nothing better for the soul. Or for someone who’s pregnant.
Ps. You have the most classy family meals. Always so beautiful.
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:29 PMI love to feed people. It makes me happy. 🙂
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Kate @ Kate Lives Healthy says
February 1, 2016 at 9:20 AMThose orchids are stunning! I am hoping this unseasonable weather on the east coast lasts through the spring. I’m moving to Boston in a few weeks and apparently today it will be the same temperature there as it is here in San Diego! Crazy! Hope you have a good week Meghan!
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:31 PMwhat? You’re moving to Boston? I thought you just moved to Arizona. Holy cow, you’ve got lots of change going on, although I hear Boston is a fantastic city.
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Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
February 1, 2016 at 9:51 AMHi Meghan! It’s safe to say that I should spend more time baking cakes. Wow. Looks good. I started a new job last week and worked way more than 40 hours while on a work trip the first week. I also collapsed on Friday when I got home. Here’s to another big week! Happy Monday, Meghan! 🙂
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:32 PMI think we should all spend more time baking cakes. 🙂 It’s actually quite therapeutic.
Congrats on getting through week one on the new job!!
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Erin@BeetsPerMinute says
February 1, 2016 at 10:16 AMI read your post the other day about your second trimester. My hubby and I are trying for a baby. So, as I was reading your post, I must have had a ridiculously terrified facial expression because he was like, “what the hell are you looking at?!” I just turned to him and said, “I wish you could carry a baby instead” haha. Of course, I don’t mean that, but I haven’t heard many people tell such details of the side effects of pregnancy before. Thanks for keeping it real! 😉
Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:34 PMThe book Girlfriend’s Guide to Pregnancy keeps it pretty real too, and I’ve found great comfort in it because most pregnancy posts don’t talk about these, shall we say “issues.” Good luck with trying. I wish you and your hubby the best.
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Danielle says
February 1, 2016 at 10:21 AMLove! You little cake baking minx you. Wow the botanical garden looks phenomenal! I love all the pics. I can’t get enough gorgeous floral and food pics. We even did the garden tour at Alcatraz. Did you know they have beautiful gardens and have a head mulch guy? So fascinating. You’d like it. I loved it and have brown thumbs. I’m hoping they turn greener after the baby arrives..
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:35 PMI had no idea about Alcatraz. It’s on my bucket list of places to visit too (morbid plus flowers equals amazing!). I could stare at flowers for days.
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Suzy says
February 1, 2016 at 11:08 AMYou’re the best hostess in the world. You could make huge bucks as a bed and breakfast! Happy birthday to your husband! He’s lucky to have your sexy pregnant ass making cake for him.
My post is all ready to go! Coming soon.
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:36 PMSometimes I think I would like to run a bed and breakfast, although I wouldn’t actually want strangers in my place so therein lies the rub. Friends and family though are always welcome. I love hosting, feeding people and showing them my city.
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Calee says
February 1, 2016 at 11:43 AMThat cake looks pornographic. Nice work. 🙂
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:37 PMYou should have seen me eat it. 😉
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
February 1, 2016 at 11:47 AMWhere were you on my birthday when I needed some epic chocolate cake baking skills?!?! 😛 Rain cheque for next year? 😛 And how pretty are all those flowers? I have the WORST brown (or black?) thumb, but somehow my orchid is still hanging on a month after I go it. That’s my biggest accomplishment this week 😆
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:38 PMYou come here for your birthday next year and I will make you cake for sure.
I’m impressed. Orchids are tough. Every day that thing is alive is a huge accomplishment.
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Heather says
February 1, 2016 at 11:57 AMI applaud you for being able to wear heels while pregnant… I could never do it – my balance sucked.
That cake is drool-worthy too. I haven’t made a cake in far too long and it is inexcusable.
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:39 PMI’m blaming my past as a gymnast for my remarkable balance, especially in heels. I’m going to wear them as long as possible which might not be too much longer now. Wish me luck.
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Jacklyn @ Jack's Balancing Act says
February 1, 2016 at 2:12 PMLove those bright shoes with your black dress – so cute!! And those orchids are amazing. That would be my happy place too 🙂 Also that restaurant seems like SUCH a gem. Wish there were one near me!
Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:40 PMHot pink pumps are always fun!
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Miss Polkadot says
February 1, 2016 at 4:48 PMWhen did we say we’d meet to take pictures of flowers for hours [oh, you know how much my rhyme-lovin’ heart likes this], eat vegan and/or cheesy mac and cheese and get the list-writing on? That sounds like my kind of weekend.
The Botanical Garden would be my happy place. Also, you look stunning with the black dress and bump. It’s a match made in heaven or so they’d say, no?
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Meghan says
February 1, 2016 at 7:45 PMYou’re welcome to eat vegan mac and cheese and while away the hours (with flowers) with me anytime. 🙂
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Ellie says
February 1, 2016 at 8:45 PMOMG SO MANY PRETTY PICTURES!
Three things I accomplished: finished a book, tried a new food, ran a workout outside.
Your cake making skills are legit! I would clean the house for that!
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Meghan says
February 2, 2016 at 4:43 AMWell in that case, I’ll get the baking supplies ready for another cake!! 🙂
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Olivia @cravebalance says
February 1, 2016 at 9:16 PMWow that cake looks amazing! Actually all of these food pictures are making me hungry (:
Meghan says
February 2, 2016 at 4:46 AMThe cake was amazing. So rich and decadent and yet worth every single calorie.
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Chelsea A says
February 1, 2016 at 9:17 PMI love your agenda! Ahh I wish I was as organized as you. I even bought a cute agenda last year and everything, but I completely failed at using it haha.
Also you look fantastic! I love your sassy fuchsia pumps!
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Meghan says
February 2, 2016 at 4:49 AMI’ve been tackling the calendar month by month so it sort of gives me a fresh start each month. I’m using the weekly and daily pages on and off though. We’ll see how this planner business all turns out. For the most part though, I really like it.
Thanks sweets!
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
February 1, 2016 at 10:48 PMI love orchids but I never buy them for my home because I always kill them… Maybe that might change now I’m in a new climate…!
The cheese on those burritos makes me so happy, then hungry. And the vegan Mac and cheese, although sounds wrong I bet is so right! I adore meat but some of my favourite eats here in Perth are actually vegan – done right, they sure can get flavour on point!
Oh and love the bump pic of you at the top – the perfect bump pic for your personality!
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Meghan says
February 2, 2016 at 5:00 AMI adore all plants and flowers and like you I struggle with orchids. They’re tough.
Thanks Jen. I’m still equal parts fascinated and shocked by this bump business.
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Brittany says
February 2, 2016 at 12:13 AMHot damn your cake looks good, so chocolatey and gorgeous! I love that bump photo aahh!! I reallyyy want to go to botanical gardens now when I visit again!! Loveeeely looking place!
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Meghan says
February 2, 2016 at 5:01 AMYou’ll have to come soon then since Orchid Mania only runs through March. It’s totally worth it though. 🙂 🙂
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Chris says
February 2, 2016 at 12:25 AMHey, where was my cake? =P Those flower photos are awesome, except for the purplish one that looks like it has an alien or demon in the middle. Creepy. *shivers*
Meghan says
February 2, 2016 at 5:02 AMThere were a few orchids with some alien-esque qualities. It merely increased my infatuation with them, although I’m not sure what this says about me. Hmm. Better not to answer that.
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masala girl says
February 3, 2016 at 12:02 AMthat cake you made looks gorgeous AND delicious! honestly… it’s probably the fruit garnish that puts it over the edge for me 😀 hah. but the layers! <3
and i love forage, but SO need to go back for that Mac! I went there once and was SO close to gettting it but it was too heavy (so i got a LOT of food, salad, some type of soup and grilled veggies or asparagus or something).
Meghan says
February 3, 2016 at 6:59 AMYou should have tried the Mac and Cheese. It’s not heavy at all. In fact, the Balsamic drizzle makes it quite refreshing. It probably would have been lighter than a whole ton of food. 🙂
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masala girl says
February 13, 2016 at 2:39 PMokay definitely going to try it!
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Kirsten says
February 3, 2016 at 8:36 AMMeghan,
I really really really really want cake now. Damn. Such a craving!
I’ll cover some pregnancy cravings for you if you need a Relief Craver.
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Meghan says
February 4, 2016 at 6:41 AMI rather enjoy indulging in the cake craving; I’m happy to share though.
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Brittany @ Freckled Nettles says
February 3, 2016 at 1:32 PMOh my gosh – baby! I am so late to the party. Congrats, Meg!!!xo
Meghan says
February 4, 2016 at 6:43 AMWhy thank you. I appreciate that.
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
February 3, 2016 at 2:13 PMWe really need to coordinate birthdays. Today is Vegas’ birthday. And we love chocolate cake.
P.S. Your boobs are looking good!
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Meghan says
February 4, 2016 at 6:46 AMYeah I would love to be in Vegas celebrating with you and Vegas. I’d even bring my boobs and the Hubby. 🙂
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Carlie says
February 3, 2016 at 9:39 PMThat belly! On you! Perfection.
Speaking of cake, today is national carrot cake day. I bet you’d make a mean one! (birthday coming up–hint hint) 😉
Meghan says
February 5, 2016 at 6:17 AMOoh, I love carrot cake…mostly for the cream cheese frosting, but still. 🙂
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lindsay says
February 4, 2016 at 9:11 AMya, you amaze me. LIke all you do. and pregnant. and making cakes and all. now.. don’t work so hard this week, ok mama?
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Meghan says
February 5, 2016 at 6:21 AMThe Hubby has been doing everything for me lately; making him a cake from scratch felt only right. 🙂
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Sarah says
February 4, 2016 at 8:13 PMI don’t think I could rock those heels now let alone with a bump in the mix. I loved watching that cake come together on snapchat and I have to say it looks even prettier in these pictures (and I can imagine it tastes twice as good!).
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Meghan says
February 5, 2016 at 6:22 AMAhh, you’re on Snap Chat. I didn’t realize. Let me know your ID so I can follow you. 🙂
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