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FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

LIFE LATELY + AVOIDING SUMMER BURNOUT

LIFE LATELY + A NOT SO TERRIBLE TUESDAY

HAPPY FRIDAY + LIFE LATELY

SAVED BY THE BELL.

SUMMER(ing) SO HARD, SO FAR.

life lately…

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So happy you're here! I'm Rae, style enthusiast, amateur cook, graphic designer, firefighter wife, and mama of 5 (big) kids. We live in the PNW with our 12 chickens and dog, Waffles...

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HIGH PROTEIN ADULT LUNCHABLE WITH EVERYTHING BAGEL COTTAGE CHEESE PEPPERS

MINI MAKERS: WATERCOLOR FISH HATS WITH THE WILD

MOM +MINI: MID-WINTER BRIGHTS

THE SUPPLEMENTS I SWEAR BY + 8 FOODS THAT BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

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Have you made a list yet? Here are some ideas! D

Have you made a list yet? Here are some ideas!

DOPAMINE (& OTHER HAPPY HORMONES) MENU:

Be silly/playful
Complete a task (bonus if you set a timer)
Get ready for the day
Make a list
Set a goal(s)
Move your body
Practice gratitude (love gratitude walks!)
Sunshine
Eat whole foods & protein
Follow a skincare routine or do a face mask
Enjoy a coffee with someone
Take an everything shower
Spend time in nature/outside
Listen to music
Take a nap 🐈
Make a flower arrangement
Be creative (paint, photography, decorate, doodle, etc)
Journal
Bake or cook
Pray 🙏🏼
Read or listen to audiobook
Play a podcast
Put away phone
Eat dark chocolate
Snuggle (🤎🤎🤎)
Hold hands
Give compliments 🥰
Do something nice for someone else
Practice mindfulness
Garden
Plan your day
Schedule something to look forward to
Organize your junk drawer/closet/nightstand
Paint your nails
Spend time in a place you think is beautiful
Go through your camera roll
Light a candle or fill the diffuser
Stretch
Make your bed
Try something new

Early fall ootd’s with plenty of sweats and knit

Early fall ootd’s with plenty of sweats and knits 🧶🍂 details in stories (or October link highlight).

EAT GOOD, FEEL GOOD, PLAY GOOD! You guys asked fo

EAT GOOD, FEEL GOOD, PLAY GOOD!

You guys asked for more healthy (high protein) food ideas so here’s my latest go to for lunch. Basically an upgraded snack plate that requires no cooking and very little prep. The everything bagel seasoning with cottage cheese and peppers is a must and the dates have been satisfying my midafternoon sweet tooth! Love how easy it is to keep things balanced and simple.

Also love this sound bite because eating healthy is always a good idea. Even (and especially) if you skipped breakkie or ate like crap yesterday or haven’t been good about workouts or are just feeling inconsistent and discourage… little by little is SO MUCH BETTER than nothing and is possibly the best way to make lasting habits and avoid burnout. (Thanks @melrobbins ❤️)

🤟🏼, Rae

4 GARDENING TIPS FROM A NON-GARDENER BUY A BOOK >

4 GARDENING TIPS FROM A NON-GARDENER

BUY A BOOK > SURFING THE WEB: This ones for those of us that get easily overwhelmed with loads of information. Of course the www has it’s place, but I’ve found it’s better for solving specific problems or questions and less helpful for planning. The book we used when starting out was, Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners. It still comes in handy!

DON’T GROW PLANTS THAT YOU DON’T ALREADY EAT/USE/LOVE: Might sound like common sense, but you’d be surprised how easy it is to get carried away with buying seeds and starts (been there!)! Gardening requires a certain amount of attention and it’s difficult to stay motivated if you aren’t eating or using what you’re growing.

ADD A FEW PLANTS YOU KNOW WILL GROW WELL: It’s nice to have a few crops you can count on! Mint and raspberries are basically weeds and we’ve had a lot of luck with most squashes/pumpkins (including zucchinis), rosemary, tomatoes, bell peppers (this one surprised me!), salad greens including kale and arugula, and cucumbers. Cabbage and garlic also have the reputation for being easy, but we haven’t tried yet (hopefully next spring!).

GET TO KNOW YOUR PLANTS & THEIR HARVEST PERIOD: This is one of the things we’ve learned along the way. Certain plants will produce all season while others have shorter harvest periods, don’t tolerate the summer heat, or are one-and-done. Knowing helps with expectations and clearing space to plant new crops.

Last thought is this. Each year your garden will improve, so don’t get hung up on how you’re starting, what it looks like, or what you have/don’t have. Just start!

Will try to share a little more of the planting process, next spring, but now’s a good time to start planning your actual garden space so you have less to worry about later!

🤟🏼, Rae

Sunday Scaries, but make it productive (with some

Sunday Scaries, but make it productive (with some meal planning). Here’s some inspiration for the week! Will share our menu and recipe links in stories & save to SEPT FOOD highlight. 👩🏻‍🍳🤌🏼

1&2. Breakkie tray
3. Thai turkey lettuce cups
4. Burger bowl 🍔
5&6. Creamy avocado pasta
7&8. Brie/parm baked crostinis
9. Cozy rustic soup (with farrow or tortellini)
10. 15 min garlic ginger noodles
11&12. 30 min black bean soup
13. Grilled pizza
14. Roasted tomato basil bisque
15.Slow cooker Thai chicken soup

DIY Tuesday anyone? Might need to make it a thing!

DIY Tuesday anyone? Might need to make it a thing!

Had some of you ask how I make my collages so created a quick tutorial for anyone interested. I will usually create stickers and make the collage in stories, but open the image in Adobe illustrator to add text. However, wanted to keep it simple and doable for everyone and this works just as well!

Let me know if you have any questions or requests for future diys! 🖤 ily, Rae

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