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What’s Up Wednesday + September

What we’re eating this week:Easy Tomato Soup Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comIt was chilly this week. Ugh. BUT…this was perfect to eat for the cold weather and the fact that we had an abundance of tomatoes and basil. 

If you missed any of my recipes this month you can check them out below:

Pumpkin Pecan Bars

Coconut Bark

Veggie Cornucopia

Pumpkin Smoothie

Homemade Peanut Butter Lara Bars

Blueberry Crisp

What I’m reminiscing about:

Ohhhh those summer days.

What I’m loving:It’s Eric’s birthday today! I love him and celebrating him. So much. 🙂 

What we’ve been up to:

A lot of this and a lot of that. 😉 

What I’m dreading:

Second round of allergies? The first round came early this year and I know another one is coming. 

What I’m working on:

I’m teaming up with Stonyfield and have a lot of yummy recipes coming your way soon!

What I’m excited about:

Birthdays! There are so many people celebrating their birthdays starting today and into the next month. I love it!

What I’m watching/reading:My sister text me saying I had to watch this show because it’s the best one she’s seen in awhile. She was so right! Eric and I both watched it and loved it! SO GOOD!

 Also, football has been on a lot in our home and math manuals have basically been the extent of my reading for the month. 

What I’m listening to:


Matt Kearney.

What I’m wearing:

These pajamas! I also love these and these!

What I’m doing this weekend:Each year Eric’s parents get the the guys (and their families) who Eric played baseball with in college together for a picnic. Love this crew! And we have a wedding. Shocker. 😉 

What I’m looking forward to next month:We have a little getaway planned and I am SO excited! 

What else is new:

Some days I feel like there is a lot that changes each day and then day by day life feels so much the same. For now, I’m completely fine with that!

Bonus Question: What is your favorite fall recipe? Pumpkin Pecan Bars-- Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comMy Pumpkin Pecan Bars would have to take the cake this year. I know you are probably sick of hearing about them but I am not sick of eating them. 🙂 

Have a wonderful Wednesday! 

Friday Favorites

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Friday, I love you and I’m so glad you’re here. As always I’m linking up with Erika, Narci, and Andrea for our Friday favorites!

One.I got a little surprise with my new purchase of shampoo and conditioner the other week! They gave me a travel size of Orlando Pita Play Liquid Crown Multi Oil Concentrate and it is amazing! It definitely holds shine without making your hair feel heavy or greasy. Win-win!

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I saw this Andrea’s blog and fell in love! Isn’t it adorable?! You can buy it here!

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I was sick this week and ended up sipping a lot of hot lemon water with honey. Please and thank you! Always a favorite when I’m sick.

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Pumpkin Pecan Bars--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comI’ve been kind of obsessed with my pumpkin pecan bars.

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I randomly bought these pajamas the other day and have lived in them every since. They are extremely comfortable and cozy! Psstt.. they’re from Costco, here! I also love these and these!

Happy, happy, happy Friday!

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School Lunches

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My Favorite Chicken Salad Recipe: You could put this on a croissant, wrap, bread, or lettuce wrap to switch things up!

School lunches can be a part of what your family is eating the night before or has on hand throughout the week. I also know that it needs to be something that doesn’t needed to be heated or kept extremely cold, which eliminates a lot of things. Here’s a list of recipes I have on hand that are perfect for school lunches and encompass those two categories! (Also, I’ve used this lunch bag for years and loved it!)Burrito Bowl: Can be eaten cold. 🙂Brussel Sprouts Salad: I bet if your kids try it, they will love it! Plus, it’s a great way to get them to eat veggies.Cheese Board : Mix and match dried fruits, fresh fruits, cheeses, nuts, and crackers and/or bread. Mixing and matching the combination will make it feel like an entirely different lunch!Winter Couscous Salad: Make a big batch of this for the week to have on hand. It’s addicting, so flavorful, and can be eaten cold! 

Homemade Lemon Larabars: Such fresh flavors to pack as a snack.
Pumpkin Bars: It’s basically all fall flavors in one bar!Homemade Peanut Butter Lara Bars: What kid doesn’t love peanut butter? Key Lime Pie Bars: Such a different twist of flavors and so easy to make!No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars: Chocolate + Peanut Butter = Heaven. Serve it for breakfast too with milk. 😉 Healthy Banana Bread: Follow the directions right above. 😉 Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins: Perfect on the go, as a snack, in a lunch…the list goes on!Healthy Pumpkin Bread: If you aren’t ready for fall and like homemade bread…make this recipe today! 

Happy back-to-school and lunch packing! xo

16 hours

5:30 a.m.

5:45 a.m.7:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.12:15 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

On average, there are about 16 hours in my day. 16. Some days the 16 hours are jam-packed and other days they feel much, much lighter! However, a typical day hasn’t changed much over the years and in a lot of ways I’m extremely thankful for that. If anything, the changes that have been made, have created margin within my day to take a few extra breaths. Here we are in my 16 hours. 🙂

5:00- Wake up & shower (Face Cleanser, Clarisonic Mia 2)

5:30- Breakfast (here) and devotions. (I use the Bible app, Proverbs 31 Ministry, or read my Bible).

5:45- Hair: 1.Shampoo and Conditioner 2.12 Benefits Hair Treatment 3. Hairdryer 4. Curling Iron, 1″

5. Straightener 6. Smoothing Serum 7.Hairspray 8. Volume Spray (and smells ah-mazing!)

Make-up: 1.Foundation 2. All Over Face Color 4. Clinique High Impact Mascara 5.Mineral Veil 6. NARS Lips: Color 1. Color 2.

7:00- I get to school around 7:00 before the students arrive at 8:50. I get A LOT done during that time.

10:00- Planning period (Snack and grading/prep)

12:15- Typical lunch, here.

3:45- Head home to make dinner, like this.

Crock-Pot tip: I have been trying to use the crockpot about once a week this year. Since Eric and I are both gone more than 6 or 8 hours (like most recipes recommend) I have our meal cook overnight. Since I wake up before Eric, I remove the crockpot to give it time to cool and right before Eric leaves he puts it in the refrigerator. Then, we heat it up when we’re ready to eat that night! Easy! 🙂

6:00- We either head to the gym when Eric gets home or eat. Usually, eating wins and then we go for a walk afterwards. 🙂

7:30- Read, watch TV, etc.

9:00- Bed (yes, we go to bed early)!

I love this life so, so much. 🙂

 

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