Friday Favorites

Stephanie Spring Friday Favorites, Lifestyle

One.You know I’m already a fan of all things from the Magnolia line. (Hence, the chair we bought months ago and still LOVE!) When I came home to an unexpected package last week from my Mother-in-law it included so many thoughtful goodies, including this Magnolia Journal. It’s all about intentional living and could not be more timely.

Two.If you need to ditch the Girl Scout cookies OR need a fun St. Patrick’s Day drink, you can go here! I also linked two of my favorite Vital Proteins for you!

If you use Vital Proteins, what other kinds should I try?!

Three.

In hopes that Spring is just around the corner, I thought I’d start stocking up on some fun Spring colors. When Emily asked me if I wanted to try some LipSense, I was all for it and picked out Beige Champagne. (How fun is that name?!) I’ve heard great things about LipSense but really wanted to try it out for myself. I wore it to dinner and by the end of the night…it was still on. It honestly lasts SO long, which is amazing! I paired the color with the moisturizing gloss and loved it! You can see more colors and follow Emily here and be sure to follow her link to Facebook! She is the sweetest!

Four.

Snow day: check! Conferences: check! Sleeping in: check! 😉

Five.These two are my best friends. One lives ten minutes away. One lives across the pond in Germany. But today, we’re spending the day together eating, catching up on life, and all the essential shows we haven’t been able to watch together. ha! Seriously, I have the best friends a girl could ask for.

Also, if you want to see a bump update, some pictures from a mini vacation that Eric and I took (and where we stayed), plus, one of my favorite quotes, go here and take a look at some of my most recent posts! Happy Friday everyone!

Friday Favorites

Stephanie Spring Friday Favorites, Lifestyle

This week was the best! Busy, but the best! 🙂

One.

I’ve recently revamped my hot cocoa recipe to make it much healthier. Don’t get me wrong, a sweet drink is fun once and awhile but I can’t do it all the time.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut milk (or any nut milk of preference)
• 1 Tbsp of cocoa powder
• Splash of syrup to taste

What to do:

Yes, it’s really this easy. Heat milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat (or in the microwave) until hot. Add cocoa powder and syrup. Mix. Froth.

Two.Apparently last Friday was National Banana Bread Day. I completely missed the memo until later in the day. Since it’s a favorite (or if you’re just looking for something to bake this weekend) here you go! Find the recipe, here!

Three.Eric and I snuck away for a little vacation and fell in love with our Airbnb! You can check it out here! It was GORGEOUS and such a fun location!

Four.Last weekend we made Bone Broth. We used Dr. Axe’s Beef Bone Broth recipe and it was delicious! It contains a ton of minerals, supports the immune system, and helps with gut health. Plus, it has collagen which is great all the time but especially during pregnancy. 🙂

Five.

REPORT CARDS ARE DONE and it’s almost the weekend! Happy Friday!

Friday Favorites

Stephanie Spring Friday Favorites, Lifestyle

It was SO WARM here this week! It was a breath of fresh air and made me SO ready for spring! Plus, who doesn’t love a four day week thanks to President’s Day?  As always, I’m sharing some favorites from the week!

One.Remember my Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins? You should join me in making them this weekend. Your kitchen will smell amazing and they taste equally amazing! 🙂 Also, if you need some breakfast ideas you can go here.

Two.Farm Fresh Hanging Wall Banner (similar). Galvanized Platter and Dome. Momma’s Kitchen Candle. Tiered Tray.

I talked here about how much I have come to love this little shop (and still do). I purchased this tray, which now holds (most of) our fruit and veggies! I love it the look of it and the fact that it saves space on our counter!

Three.I have followed Dashing Dish for several years now. I love her heart and mission for people. I recently downloaded her devotional, “For a Healthier You,” (because pregnancy seemed like an appropriate time) and have come to love it in such different ways than I expected. It definitely makes you do some soul-searching which I appreciate. You can buy the book here and download the study, here!

Four.

I ordered this on a whim for the nursery, thinking that if we hated it we could just return it. It turned out that we LOVE it for the nursery and debated about getting one for our living room.

Five.On Wednesday I talked about some updates on the nursery (here). The fitted sheet we got is from a new spring line that launches TODAY from the Little Peaches Shop. The sheets are made from 100% Premium Cotton which has a silky feel to it. (They feel ah-mazing!) It also washes beautifully! They fit perfectly onto the mattress and have an elastic the entire way around the bottom so the fitted sheet won’t move, making it the safest for the baby.

Best of all? Elise is offering you 15% off ANY order (not just fitted sheets) when you use the code: STEPHANIESPRING.

Happy shopping friends and I hope your Friday is the best! xo

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Friday Favorites

Stephanie Spring Friday Favorites, Lifestyle

This week seemed to last forever. I’m so glad it’s Friday because I’m in need of a weekend. Here are some of my favorites throughout this long week. 😉

One.

I made a lot of recipes this week that involved avocadoes and I cannot believe I haven’t shared this before. More times than not, I only use half of an avocado. I used to use plastic bags to store them in until my best friend gifted me this a few years ago. Smart girl. 😉 I’ve been using it ever since. You can buy it here and I also linked some ones I found below!

Two.

I don’t talk about essential oils a lot on here but I use them every day in one way or another. I listed some of my favorites above that I order a lot. I talked about some of the ways I use them, here along with some other ways I take care of myself throughout the winter months.

You can also use them to cook or bake like I did for my Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. 🙂

Three.In case you can’t get off the chocolate train now…these are a FAVORITE!

Four.I have been wearing my JND stacks almost every day for the last few months. They are so fun and I love that our wedding date is engraved right on the ring. You can read more about it the rings here and in case you’re in need of a new bag..go here!

Five.I love, love, love my Homemade Granola. It’s just so good and easy to make. You also may remember my Blueberry Crumble recipe that included Purely Elizabeth’s granola. This is my go-to granola when I need something quick and healthy. 🙂 I love her granola when it’s riding solo, with milk, or paired with yogurt. I normally buy any of three kinds below and I added them to my pantry items on my shop page for you to buy it there any time!

Friday Favorites

Stephanie Spring Friday Favorites, Lifestyle

I feel like, “normal” weeks don’t exist around here anymore! ha! We had a delay on Monday, I was sick on Tuesday, and no school on Wednesday! It sure has been a whirlwind but I’ve gotten a lot of rest, reading and things done around the house. Blessing in disguise?

As always on Fridays, I’m talking about some of my favorite things from the week!

One.

HOME DECOR:

I updated my shop page! I added some home decor, staples in my wardrobe and more! I’m sure I’ll be adding some baby favorites once that time comes! 🙂

Two.

I was headed to the gym the other day and realized how much I love the yoga mat I have. I’ve had it for years and it’s held up so well. It’s basic and exactly what I need. There’s something about taking your own to the gym that is just flat out nice. You can click on the picture to see it.

Also, I shared this almost two years ago but this workout video is still one of my absolute favorites! It takes only ten minutes and only requires three and five pound weights. (I actually use five pound weights the entire time).

I sent it to my friend who works out consistently and she said how much she loved it (and how much of a workout it was)! 😉

Three.I knew my smoothie game was strong but I didn’t realize how much I shared my obsession with all of you (which I love doing!) On Tuesday I listed all my smoothies at the bottom of my recipe for a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie, here! You’re welcome. 😉

Four.

I’ve followed Liz for several years now and loved her style. What I also love is the writing behind her style. I came across what she posted this week and cannot stop thinking about how true this is.

Five.Farm Fresh Hanging Wall Banner (similar). Farmhouse Scale Clock. Galvanized Platter and Dome.

Shady Oaks Farm has become one of my favorite places to shop for home decor. I’ll add some more of my favorite pieces to the shop page as well. 🙂 Their stuff is gorgeous!

Six.
In case you were wondering about the zucchini bread in the picture above (or missed my post from Monday) you can find the recipe here!

Here’s to a weekend of n.o.t.h.i.n.g. planned! 🙂