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A Gentle Refresh at 40: Rebuilding My Routines, Health, and Home One Step at a Time

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My go-to breakfast this week! *2 slices of whole

My go-to breakfast this week!

*2 slices of whole grain bread
*Peanut butter
*Applesauce
*A handful of dry roasted & salted pistachio pieces
*Drizzle of hot honey
*Sprinkle of cinnamon

#breakfast #easyrecipe #busymorning #breakfast #easyrecipes

My second attempt at making a sourdough starter...

My second attempt at making a sourdough starter....the first one somehow ended in a moldy mess 🥺 I have high hopes for this one as I am trying a different recipe.

To Start:

*50 grams filtered water
*50 grams unbleached AP flour
*Mix together in a glass jar with spatula or wooden chopsticks, cover and let it sit preferably in an area between 70 and 80 degress. It's still quite hot here so I just left it on my counter

At feeding time (every 24 hours):

*Discard 50 grams
*Add back in 50 grams of both AP flour and filtered water
*Stir with a spatula or wooden chopsticks
*Cover with a lid ( I think this might be where I went wrong with the last one since I am at a higher altitude apparently it needs a lid 🤔)
*Let it sit out of the counter till the next feeding

We should start to see bubbles and it rising after feedings between day 6 and 7. So fingers crossed!

#sourdoughbread #pleaserise #starter #breadmaking #bread

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✍️ Word of the day: Venerable 📖 It means: Respec

✍️ Word of the day: Venerable

📖 It means: Respected and revered, especially due to achievement, intelligence, or character.

Have you used this word in a conversation before? Challenge yourself to drop it in a text or comment today! Let me know if you were able to use it today💬👇

I love using my bullet journal as my journal, but

I love using my bullet journal as my journal, but I have the most fun at the beginning of each month creating a calendar where I plan activities or ideas I want to do.

I'll fill in the days with things like; go on a bike ride, call a long distance friend, pick up some fresh flowers or learn a new magic trick.

I don't always complete every activity I planned for the month. Sometimes I'll do two in one day and a lot of the time I'll do things on different days.

It's just nice to have a place to look when I want to try something new one day or need a pick me up.

What are some things you want to do this month?

If you’ve been feeling a little off lately… a litt

If you’ve been feeling a little off lately…
a little cluttered, a little scattered, a little behind…

this is your reminder:

you don’t need to reset your entire life to feel better.

You don’t need a perfect routine.
You don’t need to fix everything at once.

You just need a simple refresh.

A few small shifts that make your days feel easier again.

Save this for the next time you need to make some simple changes 🤍

Link to the full post is in the bio.

A simple April reset checklist to help you refresh

A simple April reset checklist to help you refresh your life without burnout. From home organization to gentle routines and daily habits, these ideas are designed to help you feel more calm, productive, and in control this spring.

Link to the full Simple April Refresh blog post is in the bio 🤍

#aprilreset #weeklyreset #springcleaning #routinehabits #homeinspiration #productivitytips #lifestyleblogger #cozyhome

If you’ve been feeling a little off lately… a litt

If you’ve been feeling a little off lately…
a little cluttered, a little scattered, a little behind…

this is your reminder:

you don’t need to reset your entire life to feel better.

You probably don’t need a stricter routine
or a more disciplined version of yourself.

You might just need a softer approach.

A small refresh.
A little less pressure.
Just a few things that make your days feel easier again.

I wrote a simple April refresh guide to help you do exactly that 🤍

→ read it on the blog (link in bio)

Save this for your next free day✨

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