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I don’t thoughts the driving, particularly since I’m alternating between my audiobooks- Good Energy (nice up to now however doesn’t have me hooked the best way Outlive did) and Winter Street (I hear to 1 guide of the sequence every December and really feel like I’m outdated time buddies with the Quinn household). I sit up for chatting with my buddies and nonetheless making it again residence in time for our deliberate neighborhood hangout- in parkas as a result of it’s going to be COLD. But sufficient about all that, let’s bounce into the Friday FIVE.
ONE: Reader Favorites
It’s vacation procuring in full swing and your favorites replicate it- minus the tongue scrapers. 😉 Those are simply an superior deal, although I did get a giggle from a DM telling me they have been going into her husband’s stocking for Christmas.
TWO: Star is again!
Our elf, Star, looks like an outdated buddy at this level. We’re so glad he didn’t have any hassle discovering our new residence and he’s having a superb time exploring new locations to cover and discover. Kaitlyn wakes up each morning keen to search out our elf, however Hailey should really feel like he’s an outdated good friend at this level, too, as a result of her enthusiasm to find his hiding locations isn’t fairly what it was once. She nonetheless smiles when Kaitlyn reveals her the place he’s hiding although.
THREE: Natural Food Coloring
The women and I kicked off our vacation baking with a equipment despatched to us from Vital Farms. Included in it was pure meals coloring that turned out to be AWESOME. We have used TremendousNatural’s sprinkles earlier than with nice outcomes, however getting to make use of their meals dye was a deal with. It’s solely fabricated from turmeric, beets, and spirulina and the colour saturation is spectacular. If you sniff the open packet it would offer you pause however your can’t odor or style any of pure dye components within the completed product. We have been very impressed!
Also, should you want a simple icing, King Arthur’s White Icing combine is a superb go-to. It has powdered meringue in it, so whenever you beat it (based on the instructions), it will get fluffy and dries effectively.
FOUR: Being the Newbie
I by no means moved as a child. I lived in my childhood residence from age 2-19 (mother and pop gave me one summer time at residence after I graduated highschool). I bounced round in school, then to Atlanta for a yr, then to Charlotte. David and I moved to our residence quickly after that and lived there for 14 years earlier than this transfer.
All this to say- I don’t have a lot expertise in being the brand new woman on and block and am realizing it may be a little bit tiring. The individuals I’m assembly are all actually form and I’m sincerely having fun with assembly so many new of us, however I’m a little bit exhausted as a result of I at all times wish to be placing my greatest foot ahead. Also, I’m not one for extreme small discuss and tend to leap from “hello, my title is” on to “so inform me about your childhood.” I’m utilizing this new expertise as a reminder to cherish outdated friendships that really feel snug and straightforward and likewise to encourage myself to only be my true self and hope somebody likes the true me sufficient to be my friend- ha! But really. I’m 41 now; no extra enjoying chameleon simply because I can.
FIVE: House Update
We have been full loopy stage power getting all of the bins unpacked and issues put away, and now we appear to have taken a collective pause. It’s warranted, however I’m a little bit curious how stark issues will look as soon as we take down the Christmas decor in a a number of weeks. I consider the pause is as a result of we achieved all the plain duties (unpack and manage) and the subsequent step will be the personalization half which can naturally take extra thought. I’m excited by wallpaper for the laundry room and the powder room to begin, however having by no means finished wall paper earlier than, I’m wondering- go the peel and stick route? DIY? Have some assist and use paste? Any suggestions?
I actually need this new home to really feel like us and at all times admire my buddies whose homes really feel welcoming and comfy the second you stroll in. I simply am not fairly positive the best way to create that myself. We have a pair enjoyable issues taking place within the subsequent couple weeks- our scullery freezer ought to arrive, David goes to put in our RO Filters, we’re having shades put in, and our again patio concrete stained. Looking ahead to sharing these with you as they happen- new footage quickly!
I hope you’ve got a beautiful weekend and embrace one thing that’s only for YOU (an extended stroll, a scorching bathtub, a particular coffee…ah :)). Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
