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1. So I know you’re not really supposed to talk about the weather since it kind of means you’re fishing for topics and don’t have anything more interesting to talk about, but when it’s Easter and it looks more like Christmas? I just can’t help but mention something. I mean…
Thankfully it’s starting to warm up so I’m assuming this’ll all be gone in a few days, but yeah… It legit snowed for 2 days straight this past weekend. April [snow] showers bring May flowers? One can hope.
2. Ky’s ready for spring though, judging by how much she’s shedding. I gave her a good brushing the other day and I could have legit made another dog from all the fluff I took from her. She’s about half the size that she was… and still shedding 😆
3. I’m ready for spring too…
I sat down and decorated my LifePlanner the other day for the first time in… weeks? Months? I used to be completely obsessed with this thing and then my motivation to use it kind of went down the drain with my motivation for a few other things. BUT! I really enjoyed working on it again, and even made up a blog plan for the next couple of weeks (which I feel like I need – I’m totally useless without a schedule). Good things are coming 🙂
4. Speaking of good things, can we talk about how much I love this girl?! Sarah from Making Thyme for Health made the almond butter cookie bar recipe from my cookbook, and they look ah.maze.ing. You should definitely check them out if you wanna get more of a sneak peak into what you’ll find in the book, and then spend some time browsing through the rest of Sarah’s blog because you’ll be treated to delicious recipes, captivating travel posts, and gorgeous photography. That and she’s just such a sweet and genuine person. Go now!
5. On another happy note, my April Ipsy bag came in the mail, and it’s another winner. Love the fun summery bag, love the products, and LOVE the cute brush. I think one of my favourite things about these bags is thiat not only do they give a fun surprise every month, but they expose me to products I might not otherwise have tried. And for how small they are, it’s surprising how much mileage you actually get out of them.
6. Actually, we need to talk about the cute brush some more because it’s legit Lisa Frank…
And please tell me you remember Lisa Frank? And that you owned at least one of her products in your youth. I know Meredith does, and I’m pretty sure I had a bunch of school supplies and stickers from her myself. Actually, I’m pretty sure I still see them from time to time…
7. And to end things on a more serious note, I’ll have you know that mixed greens don’t make a great substitute for baby spinach in green smoothies. I was trying to make one of my swampy smoothies (chocolate + greens = swamp) the other day, but I was out of spinach and really wanted the extra nutrients… sooooo I threw in a handful of mixed baby greens. Uhm. You can really taste them. And if your mix has arugula? Yeaaaah. Not good times. It actually reminds me of the time I tried using kale in a smoothie when I first started this healthy eating thing years and years ago. Let’s just say that I didn’t have a very powerful blender back then and it legit turned me off kale for life.
8. Alright guys, that’s it for me today. I hope you’re having an awesome Thursday, and I’ll see you soon 🙂
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LOVED Lisa Frank, I need that bruch!
I put lettuce in a smoothie once and it was legit disgusting. Never again.
I loved seeing your planner spread. The top is awesome with the little flowers. Looking good, looking good. I can’t wait to see what the future schedule brings.
Oh man, sorry about the snow out there! Hopefully it’s all melted now and you’re being treated to some sunshine and warmth!
Haha your mixed greens story reminds me of the time I added Swiss chard to a smoothie years ago. I don’t even like Swiss chard, and it definitely didn’t get disguised in my smoothie. Bleh!
I’ve noticed that mixed greens vary widely in how spicy they can be. There are definitely some too peppery for smoothies.
Yup, this snow. I’m DONE with it! 😛
Ugh I’ve been turned off of greens in smoothies for life because in my ED, I used to try to fit in way too many vegetables into my smoothie by adding handfuls because I guess I thought that it somehow made me a better person if I had more greens than smoothie?? Blegh…I feel like I can still taste it, no matter how little I put in.
Give Ky a hug from me!! She’s so cute, and seeing pics of dogs is even more special to me after I had to put my dog down last week. 😩😭💔
I don’t recognize the name Lisa Frank, but as soon as I saw the look and aesthetic of that brush, I thought “THAT LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING FROM MY CHILDHOOD!!!” And now I’m plagued with trying to remember what it was…very much reminded me of being a kid in the 90s though lol. 😜
I also kind of took a break from my planner. I used to be obsessed with it but it feels so good when I go back to it! It’s like my life is complete having a schedule!!
You are so sweet to feature me in your TOL post! I’m so grateful that we connected so many years ago and am so proud to see how far you’ve come! xo
I’ll try to send the warm weather your way soon, you poor thing. Also, give Ky a big kiss for me. She’s such a pretty girl! 🙂
Umm love Lisa Frank! I had some school folders and supplies with Lisa Frank. Also I agree with you on the mixed greens. Why are they so bitter whereas spinach just works? I hope the snow melts soon. Not cool for it to snow in April. It’s why I escaped winter this year and went to Australia. If only I could do that every year.
Ok, I was to the point where I thought we had the worst spring weather, but you having snow tops our clouds, rain & sometimes cold as well. I’m just salty because everyone I follow on social media, even people in ENGLAND, are having sunny, warm weather. My theory is they stole our sun. Granted, we don’t have constant sun in April, but I’m saying we are definitely getting gypped here. And obviously, since I just wrote a whole paragraph about it, I don’t think it’s cheating to write about weather. 😜
Oh gosh my pup Jax sheds like CRAZY! We sweep several times a week around the house however only sweeup UNDER the couch like every 2 weeks. The amount of hair from under there is incredible. And gross. Mostly gross. 😉
And girl, I had Lisa Frank everything! And I would totally rock it now too. On the search now for that makeup brush!
Ooh you still have snow. One of our ski resorts still got snow this week, so we might go one more time this week? Also can I just say that Ky is so cute? You’re blessed with such an adorable sweet dog. <3
I don’t even use makeup brushes (I’m all about the BB cream, cream blush, and highlighter—such a spaz with powder anything!), but that lisa frank brush makes me want to start!
Oh man, snow?! I would love some colder temps right now – it’s already 85 and humid here in Nashville. I’m dreading summer!
Oh I used to do Ipsy! I loved it, but found I didnt really NEED the products that i was getting. Saw those almond butter bars yesterday and was drooling over my computer!
I love getting beauty samples in the mail (or at Sephora!). I always hate it when I shell out money for something big and end up not liking it. I made eye cream samples from Sephora last 6 months, so who says you need to buy the big stuff?
Oh man, I feel like my dog sheds a lot and she’s short-haired! I can’t imagine with all that fur. Your unicorn brush is just in time to be matching with Starbucks 😉
That Lisa Frank brush is amazing!! I want it.
It may be Spring, but that first picture is seriously beautiful. I wish we actually had seasons in the South LOL.
I loved me some Lisa Frank too! I need that brush for nostalgia sake!
I had Liza Frank folders and pencils! What happened to her? All the kids have nowadays is Frozen and Moana paraphernalia. Oh and Ky is beautiful. Because I’m grooming 3 kids, we shave Zoe (our dog) and she loves it but it kind of make her look like a prison escapee.
I juuuuust made the mistake of throwing way too much kale into my smoothie (it was baby kale and I wasn’t even paying attention)–it was disgusting. I had to add SO much honey and way more fruit to be able to finally drink it. whoops!
I pretty much want kids just so that I can go back to school shopping with them. I get alllllll the fun colored pens. Remember Gelly Roll Pens? MUST HAVE IN EVER COLOR. I was obsessed with Lisa Frank as well, and the guy who did the horse and dolphin etc in nature pictures (usually had a black background and some sort of waterfall) that were also on folders and trapper keepers (yas) etc
Thank goodness we don’t have snow! We’ve been bouncing back & forth from summer to almost winter, but no snow.
Bandit is short haired, but sheds like a son-of-a-gun. Lola sheds, but nowhere near as bad.
omg I was about to start shouting my love for Lisa Frank and my sticker collection which I still totally look at and price on Ebay (it’s quite a collection lol) and then I saw my name. Ha! My friend got the same lisa frank makeup brush this month in that bag and sent me the picture because she knew I would love it! So cute. Love Lisa Frank!!