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Hello Friday… and hello friends! Here's a list of my five favourites this week.

So, last week it was Nordstrom and this week, it's Bed, Bath and Beyond. i've spoken of my intense love for my Vitamix. Well stupid silly clumsy me accidentally dropped a steel spoon in it while pouring chia seeds into my morning smoothie (let's just say sleep deprivation, morning rush and a crying two year old were involved). THe spoon instantly flew out but the Vitamix stopped working. I troubleshooted it but nothing. When I called Vitamix, they said it would be $243 plus shipping and handling to replace the motor. I didn't commit though as I remember the cashier at Bed Bath and Beyond telling me that they had the best customer service and to bring back anything. So that I did, without the box but with the receipt from two years ago. Guess what? A brand new one is being shipped to me. The manager there told me that it totally makes sense to buy small appliances there with their price matching, 20% off and long exchange/return period! I certainly will from now on!

Part 1 of my basement clean-up is complete aka New Year's Resolution…. I seriously feel 5 pounds lighter! Part two and some shelves are coming soon.

I've been a bit obsessed with quinoa these days. My friend Dani made a quinoa salad from some very simple veggies and dressing and I've become so obsessed I made it at home after the leftovers she gave me finished. It is so clean but quite tasty as well! I had it 4 out the 5 days this week. Recipe coming soon!

It's booked! Visiting my family for NYC in June. This visit is fast becoming a summer tradition that was a favourite of mine when I was growing up!

A favourite moment this week for sure. C had violin lessons and D was working late so A and I took a little walk around the violin teacher's neighbourhood for about twenty. We had the most wonderful time walking and chatting about every.little.thing including puppies and plants.

When are you happiest? When you have lots or little? According to Gretchen Reuben (amazing podcasts) , some people thrive on simplicity. They love less: minimal objects, no clutter, not too many choices and require very few material objects to make them happy. Others, called abundance lovers adore overflow, lots of choices in their pantry and wardrobe, variety, collecting things and love full days and bustle.

Now I know D is a simplicity lover. He loves clean empty unadorned surfaces. Gift giving is last on his love languages and he doesn't care for variety too much. He loves downtime and weekends that aren't too busy. My six year old on the other hand: I can see that she is an abundance lover. She collects tchotchkes like it's her job and I can get stressed out by her very cluttered room with stuff strewn everywhere. The kid even collects rocks and seeds. And she loves full days, lots of friends and weekends that are packed. 

And then there's me. I think I fall somewhere in the middle. I loved clean and uncluttered surfaces but I also love some visual interest in a room. I don't like running out of stuff so I do have a full pantry/fridge but at the same time, I don't like wastage . I love choices in my closet as well (who doesn't) but it makes me very happy to have a purged closet!  I like having a few things to do on the weekend but at least one day or night when it's just me and my three. 

What about you? What do you thrive on?

And while we're at it, take a look at my abundance of everyday pictures all focusing on the simple things (hahaha)

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On the way home from school, she fell asleep. Nothing warms my heart more.

 #alwaysbemybaby

Annie and Nat for Thoughts on Thursday.

and Extremely V and Penny for Thank Goodness It's Thursday