Happy Independence Day!
In light of the holiday, the link up will be open an extra day this week, until early Wednesday morning.
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 or smack on the ass. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
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♫ You can do it, put your list into it. ♫
Let’s get listing:
I published two blog posts, which is a minor miracle for me these days, especially when you consider a day in my life with a newborn.
I ordered a new goose down mattress topper since ours exploded, and sadly not for the reason you’d expect. Bow chick-a-wow-wow.
I went for two runs last week, and I tacked an extra mile on my first run. Boom.
I took Ave into the office for another meet and greet with my coworkers. She was a huge hit.
I had a lunch date with one of my besties, and I don’t mean the tater tots, although those were equally awesome.
I paid bills and balanced our checkbooks. Yes, I still reconcile checkbooks, which should be no surprise since I work with numbers for a living.
I went to my weekly lactation support group.
I picked up some new nursing bras; the kind that actually support my ladies. Hey now.
(Thanks Laura for the image.)
I caught up on my BlogLovin feed.
I folded more mountains of laundry.
I let Ave sleep on me for almost two hours on Tuesday night since it was the only way we could get her down for her nap.
There’s nothing like being trapped under a sleeping baby with a full bladder and an empty stomach. Thankfully, the Hubby made me breakfast for dinner. He’s a keeper.
I got my hair cut, all of them in fact.
I weeded the flower beds while the tiny human supervised, also known as cracked the whip.
I bathed the baby multiple times with the Hubby’s help.
I spent fourteen hours nursing Ave.
I went to Nature’s Bin more than once, mainly for groceries but also to drink: Five for Friday food and wine pairing for the win. I’m already looking forward to next month’s beer tasting.
Last but certainly not least, I tackled our CSA produce with more salads and my favorite beet juice smoothie. If all goes smoothly, I might even have some recipes coming soon. Cross those fingers for me.
It’s 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
July 4, 2016 at 6:03 AMthat beet smoothie looks so pretty! I am going to link up tomorrow morning 🙂 enjoy the holiday!
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Meghan says
July 8, 2016 at 2:12 PMThanks. I do like to drink my beets. They make the most colorful drinks.
Meghan recently posted…Beet Juice Smoothie Recipe
Cora says
July 4, 2016 at 7:33 AMOh man that “Five dollar Friday” deal is amazing. I’ve really wanted to start getting more into “pairing” – for my own tasting pleasure and because I find it interesting. That Nature Bin place of yours really sounds like a gold mine.
Huge yay for getting in those runs, getting yourself a hair cut and getting in some social friend time. Really happy you are keeping these self care commitments for yourself. Happy Independence Day!!
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Meghan says
July 8, 2016 at 2:17 PMNature’s Bin is a gold mine. It’s one of my happy places and the five dollar Friday deal is only $4 if you bring back your class, which I totally do. Winner, winner.
Meghan recently posted…Beet Juice Smoothie Recipe
Ellie says
July 4, 2016 at 7:46 AMHappy 4th of July Meg! Thanks again for hosting the link up. You know, I usually forget about this holiday until the night either before or after when I hear loud banging outside from the fireworks. I worked all week but on my days off I took myself out on a date. Relaxing was what I accomplished and I’m proud!
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Meghan says
July 8, 2016 at 2:23 PMTaking yourself out on a date is awesome and should be down weekly. I need to get on this trend. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Beet Juice Smoothie Recipe
Khushboo says
July 4, 2016 at 8:47 AMHappy 4th of July my American friend- hope your day is somewhat (if not totally) relaxing!! I was down with the flu last week so let’s just say my productivity extended to catching up on some R & R- never a bad thing!! Nature’s Bin sounds great- drooling at the sound of vegan baked beans (haha could I sound any more British ;))!
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Meghan says
July 8, 2016 at 2:24 PMThe vegan baked beans were fantastic, although I think the vegan shredded barbeque seitan might have been my favorite.
I’m glad you’re feeling better.
Meghan recently posted…Beet Juice Smoothie Recipe
Suzy says
July 4, 2016 at 9:39 AMYou know what surprises me? Is that you work with numbers for a living but you’ve got such an artistic gift too. Usually people are one or the other, right? That beet smoothie picture is gorgeous and honestly, I would frame it and hang it in my kitchen. Which reminds me, I still haven’t developed that beer pic I took last year! Is it possible to get that beet juice pic from you somehow and then I can get it developed? How cool would that be?!! I could hang it in the kitchen with my beer pic! I really need to get on this. Our house is so bare and boring.
Long comment. Sorry. I missed you! I MISSED THE INTERNETS! I’m on an internet bender right now.
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Meghan says
July 8, 2016 at 2:26 PMI’m a creative type A, or in other words an oxymoron. 🙂
Absolutely, I’d be happy to send you the beet picture AND you definitely need to frame that beer one.
Welcome home. I’m glad you’re back. I missed you too.
Meghan recently posted…Beet Juice Smoothie Recipe
Danielle says
July 4, 2016 at 10:07 PMThe beet juice smoothie is gorgeous!! It’s so vibrant and happy, it makes me smile and want to eat an orange right away 🙂
We have been breaking our own records in the Smith house left and right. Last night she cluster fed for 3 hours then slept for 3.5 hours. My little machine. I can’t be surprised I suppose, natural endurance athlete. Sleep counts as a sport in my book!!
We have our first doctor appt tomorrow. Fingers crossed! At least I know she’s been pooping and peeing plenty. The important things.
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Meghan says
July 8, 2016 at 2:34 PMI want to hear how the first doctors appointment went and congratulations on the 3.5 sleep. Baby Lulu is already kicking ass and taking names. 🙂
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
July 4, 2016 at 11:10 PMThat smoothie looks beautiful! Colours like that just make me go yum! Then again I am a beet fiend!
Ave really does look like she is cracking the whip on you there! I love a good weeding session though, there is something so relaxing about pulling weeds out. My mum used to give me into trouble when I was younger and went weeding as I, more often than not, pulled out plants that weren’t weeds! In my defence if they are green and have no flowers they might as well be weeds…. Reason number 94 that I am not a gardener…!
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Meghan says
July 9, 2016 at 1:13 PMI love pulling weeds too….anything where I get to play outside in the dirt so long as there is the promise of a long shower and a cold beer afterwards. 🙂
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Brittany says
July 5, 2016 at 12:14 AMI want to go to one of those Natures Bin tastings with you SO bad!! Tiny supervisions look serious, shes gonna be a boss lady like her mama soon. Those salads look great! YUM.
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Meghan says
July 9, 2016 at 1:12 PMWe’ll have to plan your next visit to be on the first Friday of the month so you can come to one of Nature’s Bin food and wine pairing.
Meghan recently posted…Beet Juice Smoothie Recipe
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
July 5, 2016 at 11:07 AMHi Meghan!! I’m drooling over the color of that smoothie! YUMMY! Have an awesome week. 🙂
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Meghan says
July 9, 2016 at 1:13 PMThanks Ashley. You too.
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
July 5, 2016 at 4:43 PMHere’s the part where I ask how you managed to blow up the mattress topper if it’s not what I expect. Was it Oscar? Rapscallion. And you know what I think? That you should make this two-a-week blog post thing a regular thing. 3 a week if you really love me 😉
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Meghan says
July 9, 2016 at 1:15 PMI got two blog posts up this week (hooray). See, I do really love you and I’ll start work on three a week as soon as I get back from vacation. Blows kiss.
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Chelsea A says
July 5, 2016 at 8:23 PMI cannot wait to meet Ave this month – I will hold her all you want so that you can eat and pee. 🙂
And damn, those tater tots! I couldn’t eat them for several years after overdoing it on them in first year university, but now my love is back strong. I bet that restaurant version knocks the frozen ones out of the park though!
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Meghan says
July 9, 2016 at 1:18 PMI’m super excited for you to hold Ave so I can eat and pee. 🙂
These tots blew away those frozen knock off ones. In fact, they make me want to create my own recipe. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Beet Juice Smoothie Recipe
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
July 6, 2016 at 12:34 AMI can’t believe you posted that boobs pic. Wait. Yes I can. LMAO!
When I come crash your new mattress, I demand beer pairings and neon smoothies. Thankyouverymuch.
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Meghan says
July 9, 2016 at 1:19 PMBeer pairings and neon smoothies will be on the agenda, especially if you’re here Friday, September 2nd. 🙂
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Luce@FitSwissChick says
July 14, 2016 at 10:26 AMI wish I came down with 2 a week and I don’t even have a tiny human. How do you do it.
Love all the outdoor stuff going on too. You need to introduce me to Nature’s Bin when I am there, clearly.
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Meghan says
July 18, 2016 at 2:15 PMI blog when she naps. It’s the only way. 🙂
Not only will I take you to Nature’s Bin, we’re going to do the Five for Friday wine and food pairing when you’re here. Hooray!
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Melissa @ Mango About Town says
July 28, 2016 at 9:46 PMYAY for CSA Salads!! I’m looking to make a cucumber salad with what’s left of mine!
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Meghan says
July 29, 2016 at 8:12 AMI love cucumber salads with a little bit of tomato and feta. In fact, I’ve got a quick recipe for one coming…hopefully next week.