Nicely effectively effectively; how’s everybody doing? We’ve been passing across the crud round right here. The excellent news is that nobody has something horrible, however we’re coping with our justifiable share of congestion, complications, and coughing. The issues which have appeared to assist us essentially the most to this point are this Chestal cough syrup for the youngsters and this Rescue Xlear* for me (*not for the faint of coronary heart ;)). All my pure medication favorites may be discovered right here.
Whereas it’s no enjoyable to really feel rundown, I’m largely bummed for cancelled plans. Kaitlyn had an occasion she was actually wanting ahead to and I don’t suppose she’ll get to go. Makes me unhappy for her, however we’ll pivot and spend one other cozy weekend at residence. Ship me your favourite household film suggestions, please. Proper now she’s largely been flying via the Bizarre However True episodes. If it has to do with science, she’s all about it!
I really feel like I’m in a meal planning droop. I’m undecided if it’s a scarcity of concepts or lack of pleasure or lack of time. Regardless of the purpose I preserve making the identical few issues: gradual cooker beef stew, crispy rooster thighs, simple inexperienced beans, bone broth rice, and chili. The household isn’t complaining however I’m becoming bored. Have you ever made something recently that you simply’ve actually loved?
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David and the women constructed my raised backyard beds final weekend, full with trellises. It offers me a thrill each time I look out and see them. Subsequent up is discovering a metallic wire grid to line the underside with, then give my finest effort to the lasagna fashion mattress layering.
A “lasagna backyard raised mattress” refers to a raised backyard mattress the place the soil is created utilizing the “lasagna gardening” methodology, which includes layering natural supplies like cardboard, newspaper, grass clippings, leaves, and straw on high of one another, mimicking the layers of a lasagna, to construct wealthy, fertile soil with out digging up present floor; primarily making a raised mattress with a naturally composted soil combine constructed over time by layering natural supplies.
I’m additionally making an attempt to determine chickens. A buddy talked about lately that if I would like chicks I ought to look into getting them quickly so that they have time to mature and get large enough earlier than subsequent fall/winter. I don’t have a coop but or plans for a coop but so I’m beginning to marvel how seemingly it’s to have chickens this yr. I’ve a lot to be taught! Maybe that is one thing I can analysis extra over our low key weekend. This stage of motherhood is particular as a result of there turns into time for hobbies and as of proper now, the women are into them, too. They each requested for some backyard house (positive factor!) and have provide you with potential names for chickens.
I’m persevering with to chip away at residence initiatives, one thing I’m positive that may proceed all year long(s). I’ve began to cozy up our library house, including a runner, a customized bench cushion via Etsy that was a superb expertise, and a few pillows. I wish to paint or wallpaper the wall behind the bench however I’m undecided with what but.
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I really feel I’m beginning to simply ramble, however nonetheless have extra to share. I owe you a publish on my most up-to-date CGM expertise (and I nonetheless have yet one more monitor to make use of) and the HigherDOSE redlight facemask (HSL15 for 15% off any HigherDOSE buy). I’m truly in awe of it proper now and must digest the truth that I imagine it cured the remaining mild however cussed dermatitis I had on my brow in lower than per week of use. Significantly! And in case you missed it, I shared my Operate Well being overview right here. My outcomes have me decided to determine how you can often incorporate small oily fish. I’m not enthusiastic about it, however I do know my physique wants mackerel or sardines a time or two per week.
Signing off now to stroll Finley, replenish Kaitlyn’s sizzling water with lemon and honey, and swap the laundry. Wishing you a beautiful weekend <3
