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Monday, February 10, 2020

Not Just A Mom - Date night

Happy Monday friends! Today on our Not Just A Mom linkup, we're talking date nights!! So important in a relationship--- especially after those kids come along!

Here's how we make it happen....

- We do exactly that-- make it happen. We have a couple good babysitters and our niece in town thankfully. When my parents come to visit, they also love to get solo time with the kids so we make it happen then as well.

- Little impromptu trips are fun as well. When we drop the kiddos to skiing, we sneak off for quick lunch and a grocery trip... without kids, grocery shopping is a whole 'nother experience, ha!!

- We do solo couple time but we also do double and triple dates with friends... that's also fun and mixes it up a bit!

- We are foodies, so trying out different restaurants is always a good idea...

- But then we also switch it up and head to experiences and shows sometimes.

- When date nights out aren't happening, date nights in are also fun. A good movie, popcorn and wine is always a good idea!!!

Speaking of date night, here's our most recent date night this past Saturday.

Aperitif- check

Yummy food (but exceptionally dark photo) check

A show after... check

Here's to a lifetime of dates with this special love of mine ;-)

What are your favourite date night tips?

Also, here's a list for the topics in the year ahead. Mark your calendar friends.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Currently- February 2020

I've been so scarce around these parts. Work, life and teachers' strike has me crazy busy. and this blog will probably take a bit of back seat. I'll pop by from time to time to say hi. In the meanwhile, I'm linking up with Anne for a little Currently in February.

Loving: the Superbowl party my friends' house every year for the guys and my kids and I just sneak our way into. They do such a great job!

Also, can we just talk about how LIT the halftime show was?!

Embracing: the fact that I needed to switch up my exercise routine after almost 6 years at the gym. It's just been two days of F45, this new exercise program that focuses on HIIT, functional and resistance training and though it's not totally my fave in the 45 minutes I'm doing it and I might want to throw up, the after is awesome. 45 minutes and done-- yes please! Max heart rate of 174-- yes please!!!

Tasting: Sundays are for soups!! I made the best Whole 30 inspired jambalaya soup this weekend. I used turkey and a whole lot of other veggies like okra, zucchini and mixed mushrooms. The results were phenomenal!

Wearing: it was a long time coming but I bit the bullet and am slowly building my lulu wardrobe for working out. Their pants especially fit me better than the Zella stuff that I have.

Preparing: all the meals on a weekend!! I do a couple lunches for my kiddos and a large soup for the adults for the rest of the week. Also, when we can, we grill some lean protein and veggies for a weekend dinner and then use that for at least one lunch during the week as well. We have been loving food on the grill in the winter time... it feels like we are cheating!

Have a wonderful Wednesday, friends. Don't forget the not just a mom link up every second Monday. Here's a list of all the topics!

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

What’s up, Wednesday?!

Last week in January, here we are!!! Here's a little what's up for ya'!

What we're eating this week?

Trying to eat healthy again--- the struggle is real, friends.

Monday: Salad and grilled chicken

Tuesday: Green beans and cod

Wednesday: spaghetti squash with some beyond meat and marinara sauce

Thursday: falafel salad

Friday: dinner out with friends at an awesome Mexican joint.

The weekend will be a mix of home cooked and ordering in.. and some Superbowl yumminess as well!

What I'm reminiscing about

Vacays past--- this island girl is in need of some sunshine.

But snow is pretty

What I'm loving

The wireless airpods I got as an early present! Love, love it!

What we've been up to…

D and I have been taking the kids to skiing, and then grabbing lunch and groceries together. It's one of my favourite parts of the weekend.

What I'm working on

Getting my seven year old to speak in kinder, gentler tones. The struggle is real, friends.

What I'm excited about…

A couple trips we have planned this year!!

What I'm watching/reading…

I'm into This is Us, A Million Little Things, Grey's Anatomy and The Bachelor--- but the girl drama makes me so disappointed. I'm also watching The Crown at times and Nurses, a new Canadian drama.

What I'm listening to..

Memories by Maroon 5.

What I'm wearing…

These awesome ugg snow boots I got for Christmas, kind of hard to put on (like all snow boots) but so comfy and very functional.

UGG Women's Adirondack Boot III Snow, Charcoal, 7 M US

What I'm doing this weekend…

Superbowl Sunday where wings and nachos are a must! Date night with some friends, skiing and a late lunch/playdate with some other friends.

What I'm looking forward to next month?

I'm going to begin F45 when the gym opens soon. I feel like it's time to switch up my fitness routine.

What else is new?

Not a whole lot. Just enjoying the hygge and all the wonderful family time. Not crazy with extra curricular as much as last year-- my kids each have 3-4 activities but it's manageable! Nice to come home after school especially in the colder temps.

Have a good one, friends!

Linking up with Shay and Shaeffer

Monday, January 27, 2020

Birthday shenanigans

Happy Monday, friends! School's been out for four days with a PD day and a strike so it's been low key with too much screens thrown in for these kiddos.

Here's a bit of my birthday celebrations from last week!

My kids made me a feel better box... sort of like a get well box I guess as age is apparently an ailment, ha!!