Weekend Things
>> Friday, April 19, 2013
I know you guys can't keep yourselves from coming back to this blog time and time again. For recipes and my witty banter, of course. But in case you need some convincing, here's what's on tap for next Monday.
// Sneak Peek //
No-bake chocolate + lime pie with a chocolate almond-walnut-pretzel crust.
Simple + vegan + option for gluten-free + sweetened with maple syrup, not sugar.
(Go buy a few limes this weekend in preparation!)
// Good Reads //
"I'm Glad Someone told Me to Stop Breastfeeding in Public" via Huff Post Parents
NYC Income Judged by Subway Line via The New Yorker
// Earth Day Reads //
8 Simple Ways to Live Greener via For the Love of Food
Organic Gardening Tips w/ Christy Wilhelmi (author: Gardening for Geeks)
// Smart Ideas //
I love this 30 Piece Wardrobe concept -- maybe start small + shoot for 50?
Converting the upstairs closet into a laundry station like this one.
For summer trips -- 14 days in a carry-on bag.
// Fashion Finds //
Big sale on ASICS + Saucony running apparel.
Deep discounts on these Lucchese boots + bags.
Spring basics by American Apparel -- my favorite.
// Homemade Skincare //
Olive Oil Face Wash via Clumsy but Balanced
Skin Brightening Toner via Shwin & Shwin
Anyone develop a homemade La Mer cream yet?
// Spring Cleaning Update //
In the past week, we've cleared out 17 bags of yard waste, 8 bags of donation clothing/items,
a van full of items to sell at a yard sale, and tons of random recycling + garbage.
So much progress! I can't wait to share some of our tips.
// Grocery Cents //
Considering starting to buy bulk ingredients online.
Specifically organic baking ingredients I go through so quickly.
// Tasty Treats //
Spaghetti Squash "Noodles" w/ Peanut-Lime Sauce via The First Mess
Tomato Soup w/ Poached Eggs via Martha Stewart Online
Thai Mango Salad via Veggie Wedgie
// Giveaway Winner //
And the winner (Nayonaise) is #39 . . . Kiley!
I'll be in touch with you soon. In the meantime -- make those Gluten-Free Waffles!
And buy a waffle maker, because I'll be posting a savory waffle sandwich next week :)
Here's what you may have missed this week on Writing Chapter Three -- talk of naps, baby #2, weaning, and free outdoor fun:
Have a great weekend!
Psst: You can check out more Weekend Things here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here + here.
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