Get you 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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Let’s get listing:
We went grocery shopping at what is fast becoming our favorite new store: Lucky’s. They have mini grocery carts for the tiny humans and cheeky little naming conventions for the adults.
We enjoyed the outdoors on days when it wasn’t 90 plus degrees (32 plus in Celsius), and the other days, we went to the library and climbed the walls.
We ate the fruits of our labor: the first homegrown raspberry of the season. I even let my mini minion have first dibs; talk about true love.
We went on a family gelato date, mostly because the wee lass wasn’t eating much (outside of my raspberries) and I wanted to get something in her system to curb the hangry beast.
For me personally, I went on some morning runs, hit up the elliptical, did a spin class, went biking, and squeezed in a yoga session.
(This view makes running more bearable.)
I also went to a farmers market and scored a bag of pretzel bites, which I housed on the car ride home. Hence no pictures; my bad.
I did a lot of writing, researching, and playing around with my camera and Lightroom, a photo editing software Juli convinced me I needed. She was right; as usual.
I played with my food, even though I tell Ave not to play with hers on a daily basis. My goal was to tackle all the CSA produce. It feels pretty damn good to eat this many greens and get crafty in the kitchen.
(Recipe testing shenanigans.)
(Lindsay’s 5 Minute Cheesy Zucchetti Bowl from her cookbook Nourishing Superfood Bowls.)
I shared this delightful and delectable dessert with all of you.
As a family, we hit up a five year old birthday party. Thankfully, it was for a good friend’s son, so it was bearable, although we did show up almost an hour late to a short two hour affair. It was a good call. 😉
The most exciting part of the week though was a date with the Hubby. Last night, we went to the Pitbull concert (random, but we won tickets!) while Ave had a sleepover at the in-laws house.
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It’s your turn. I’d love to hear from you. Link up and get yo’ list on.
What is something you accomplished in the last week? Big or small.
Naturally Ange says
July 2, 2018 at 7:00 AMUgh, it’s been so hot here too! We’re actually enjoying doing things like grocery shopping simply because of the AC! . Look at little Ave go on that wall! Too cute!
Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 10:15 AMIf we didn’t have AC, I’m pretty sure no one would sleeping over here and then things would get ugly.
Thank you for linking up today! I tried to comment on your blog post but I didn’t see a spot to do so….
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Juli says
July 2, 2018 at 9:22 AMI’d say playing with the camera and Lightroom has definitely paid off already 😀 And I am glad you don’t regret the purchase after I basically talked you into it haha.
I am super impressed with all the workouts you get in. I am struggling right now. But as I am a bit under the weather lately I just make this my excuse.
It’s hot here, too. And apart from evenings on the balcony, I mainly stay indoors. But the heat makes us eat gelato and drink ice coffee, so I don’t hate it (yet).
Hope you have a happy Monday :-*
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Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 10:17 AMThat’s the kind of heat I like: the iced coffee, gelato eating heat. It’s really hot here which is keeping us inside or at a pool or a beach or on a bike ride so there’s some breeze, although mind you I’m a sweaty mess after the bike rides.
Thank YOU for helping me push forward with the camera and Lightroom. It’s been on my list for years now, so I’m so grateful you helped me accomplish it.
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Cora says
July 2, 2018 at 9:48 AMOkay I want to shop at Lucky’s. I love companies that work to put a cheeky, goofy smile on our faces!
“It feels pretty damn good to eat this many greens and get crafty in the kitchen.” —> Doesn’t it though? Like really, truly. I love love love making using of things in my fridge and getting creative to make good, nourishing, healthy meals. I think we share this happy place.
You got in so much lovely movement this week! How do you feel? I hope you enjoyed it and its leaving you feeling refreshed.
Also, we were date twins this week. Yay for time with the boyz <3
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Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 10:26 AMLast week was a struggle despite the exercise and kitchen craftiness although I tried my hardest to inject the week with the things I love.
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Laurie says
July 2, 2018 at 9:52 AMSo THAT’S how you get such beautiful food pictures? I am a terrible photographer. I just point and shoot. Most of the time, my subject is blurry, off-center and unrecognizable. I am gonna have to work on that. I don’t know how you accomplish all that you do with a toddler in tow. We kept our grandsons (7and 4) for the weekend, and were exhausted afterward! Hubby and I needed a beer (maybe 2) from our local brewpub to recover.
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Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 10:30 AMMost of my food pictures have been with my iPhone camera and then I tweak them in PicMonkey a little bit. So using a real camera and a fancy software is definitely a step up in my game. Also my in-laws take the tiny human twice a week which is the only way I can accomplish anything. They’re my saviors.
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Nicole @ Laughing My Abs Off says
July 2, 2018 at 10:08 AMThat zuchetti bowl sounds so good! I’m with you on it feeling so good to get in a bunch of greens in a creative way. And a good view while running is EVERYTHING.
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Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 10:32 AMHooray for exercise and healthy eats….with a side of ice cream.
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danielle says
July 2, 2018 at 10:22 AMohhhh Pitbull!!!! that soudns so uber sexy and spicy 😀 how fun! what a nice week 🙂
Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 11:52 AMIt was a blast. I never would have bought the tickets, but I am so glad we went.
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Jamie says
July 2, 2018 at 1:51 PMYou had a date night AND ate vegetables AND exercised. WINNER! I am jealous all around. It has been going on six weeks since Jody and I have left the house together sans kids.
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Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 1:19 PMIt was so overdue and magical, even if it was Pitbull. The dinner was horrific, the drive was over an hour away and it was 90’s and I wouldn’t change a thing.
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Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
July 2, 2018 at 4:07 PMWhat a busy week! I’m so jealous of your new picture stuff! Looks like it was worth it!
That is one gorgeous running view!
Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 1:20 PMI love a good skyline view.
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
July 2, 2018 at 9:37 PMI’m loving those spices!!! All food should be punny. 😉 Also, isn’t LC’s zucchetti amazing? That’s one of the first recipes I made and fell in love. I need to get back to cooking my way through her book. I also need to listen to your messages… SO BUSY.
Pitbull?!
Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 1:22 PMPitbull. Random, but true and so much fun.
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The Curious Frugal says
July 2, 2018 at 9:55 PMSo impressed with your summer workouts! As soon as it becomes hot I want to hang out in front of an air conditioner and eat bonbons. A summer person I am not. This weekend we went to a backyard barbecue. The outside part got cut short because of a thunderstorm but I can’t say I was upset at all (see comment on air conditioning).
Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 1:25 PMI always want to hang out and eat bonbons. 🙂
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
July 2, 2018 at 11:20 PMI bet that Pitbull concert was a blast. Something I know I wouldn’t buy tickets for but if I got given them/ won them I would be there in a heartbeat. And I probably wouldn’t stop dancing the whole night! Always the sign of a good gig.
Talk about getting your sweat on, that’s a dang good mix of movement in your week. Something about changing up how I move always gets me motivated. Then again I read your ‘biking’ as ‘bikining’… Don’t ask me why, think it’s my sinus cold brain mush but hey, if you fancy trying bikining then let’s rock it!
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Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 1:35 PMPitbull was completely unexpected and so much fun. It was just so nice to get some time solo with the Hubby.
I’ll add bikining to my workout list this week. 😉
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meredith @ cookie chrunicles says
July 3, 2018 at 5:10 AMgood for you getting in so many good workouts!
Meghan says
July 3, 2018 at 1:37 PMThanks Boo. I’m trying.
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Hannah says
July 3, 2018 at 4:49 PMI feel for the tiny human – I also have no appetite when it’s hot, and have been known to suggest ice cream for dinner.
So, did you make it through all the CSA produce? I can never seem to use quite all of it before the next pick up date rolls around.
Meghan says
July 5, 2018 at 8:24 AMNope, not a chance. We still have a lot of stuff left this week in fact, and I pick up our new share tonight. Gulp. Wish us luck. Some how though, we do manage to make it through most of it more or less. I might give something away or I’ll make a big dish for a party and that usually wipes out a bunch.