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My Thoughts on My First Week of Hello Fresh Meals

After seeing Hello Fresh meals just about everywhere online, I was persuaded to try them. Countless influencers share their promo codes that make your first few boxes more affordable, and I took advantage of one of those deals to get $20 off my first orders.

I chose the vegetarian meal plan for two people with three recipes per week, which works out to $8.99 per serving plus a $6.99 shipping charge. For my first order I received free shipping so the box was around $33. The regular price is around $53 though. The veggie plan only comes with a three recipe option, unlike the classic option, which allows you to choose among two, three or four recipes. You can also choose to get boxes weekly, biweekly or monthly. 

My first week of Hello Fresh meals came with three recipes: 

  1. Harissa Sweet Potato Pita Pockets: This was a great lunch option for my 4-year-old daughter and me one day during the week. My 11-month-old enjoyed the sweet potatoes as well. I liked the actual pita pocket more than the cucumber dill salad. The recipe used harissa to create a mayo that you spread on the inside of the pita. Yum! My daughter loved the salad! 

 

2. Cheese Tortelloni in a Mushroom Sauce: I didn’t think I would enjoy this because I am not a huge mushroom fan, but it was delicious! I liked the chili flakes that added more flavor, too. 

 

3. Mediterranean Baked Veggies: This was my favorite meal and my family enjoyed it, too. The combination of the feta, almonds, veggies and couscous was perfect. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I wish I had a bigger portion of this!

 

I liked the recipes, though I wish I could have figured out how to change the options in my menu. I could not figure it out (even though I’m sure it’s easy and I was just in a rush) and just went with the options given to me. I would have skipped the mushroom dish but I actually ended up liking it! While I liked the meals, my 4-year-old didn’t end up eating everything in the meals (which is to be expected for someone her age), so I am not sure if it will always make sense to order Hello Fresh. I decided to try it a couple more times on a monthly basis to see whether we will keep our subscription. It was nice to not have to think about what to make for lunch or dinner during the busy workweek and I am not much of a meal planner yet. The nice part is you can pause your membership if the budget doesn’t allow a meal delivery service.

Based on my experience with this type of service, I know that ordering will create some waste. Hello Fresh bags remind you to reuse them, but all the other ingredients are often in a small package that will ultimately be thrown away. That’s something to consider. According to the website, Hello Fresh’s liners are made from FSC-certified sustainable cardboard and pulper-safe film and are fully recyclable. The ice packs are made “with a non-toxic salt solution. You can re-use them for a picnic or in a lunch box.”

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Have you tried Hello Fresh or another meal delivery service? What did you think?

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Planning a Doughnut Birthday Party

** This post is sponsored by Basic Invite. All images and opinions are my own.

A couple of months ago it hit me that Addi will be 1 soon. The realization was emotional, let me tell you. After I wiped away the tears, I had the motivation I needed to begin planning! I am excited to be partnering with Basic Invite to show you the theme I chose for her first birthday party: doughtnuts! I’m also sharing the invitations I customized from among Basic Invite’s many card options.

Once I chose the Donut/Doughnut theme, I browsed Basic Invite’s birthday party invitation selection. I found a card that said “Donut miss this party!” that I thought was adorable, but I wanted to customize the text to add the word “sweet.” I then inserted my personalized information and changed the color of some of the text to French Rose. Basic Invite has SO many color options (more than 180 different colors) so it was easy to do. I also prefer round edges on cards and invitations, which is another customization option. I chose pink envelopes to match the font on the invitations. (You can find more than 40 envelope colors.) The best thing about these envelopes is that you don’t have to lick them, select peel and seal!

Basic Invite’s Donut party invitations match the party decor I already have perfectly!

I also wanted to be prepared for writing thank you cards after the party, so I opted to get the matching cards that Basic Invite already offered. I customized the text to say The Floras, and I love how they came out!

I previously used Basic Invite for our adoption announcements and birth announcements. These invitations and cards had the same high paper quality and personalization I have come to expect. Other services include the address capturing service that makes addressing the envelopes a breeze, along with custom samples so you can see what you order will look like before printing it.

Besides invitations and thank you cards for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, holidays, graduations and so many other events, you can also order business cards for your business or blog, including their foil embossed business cards, which look really impressive and professional. The countless options I mentioned for customization will ensure you get the
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What do you think about the theme? Have you ordered from Basic Invite?

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Recent Cruelty-Free Beauty Empties, Vol. 14

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It’s time for another round of my cruelty-free beauty empties! I am sharing makeup/beauty-related products I’ve used up entirely and my thoughts on them. I like to do these posts regularly to share my hits and misses when it comes to beauty, self-care and makeup. Spoiler: I liked most of the products this round.

Jojoba oil: I have been using this on my face, neck and stomach lately and I liked it more than using lotion or creams. It’s a lot more affordable, too. You can also add a couple drops to your moisturizer.

It Cosmetics Secret Sauce: I received a small size as part of a gift set for Christmas. I liked that this was not too heavy or greasy and it left my face feeling moisturized and soft. I am not sure I would purchase it again, though. Time will tell!

Bath and Body Works Eucalyptus Shower Steamer*: This was part of my birthday gift during a stop to get candles, and Graham suggested I try it out. I don’t think it’s worth the nearly $6. It is nice for the shower to smell like eucalyptus, but I expected more steam — or something. The fragrance wasn’t as intense as I thought it would be, and it didn’t last that long. I would not buy this again. *This is not cruelty-free.

Flower Beauty Light Illusion Liquid Foundation: I bought this on a whim because I was looking for the LA Girl foundation and couldn’t find it. The packaging drew me in. At first I didn’t enjoy the glowiness on my face but after a while I came to like it. This is a foundation with about medium, buildable coverage for me and I would buy again.


Not Your Mother’s Naturals Blue Sea Kale & Coconut Water Butter Masque: I confess that I thought I was trying a new face mask when I purchased this. I discovered it was a hair mask, though, which I was not mad about. It left my hair so smooth, shiny and healthy-feeling. I would buy this again to give my hair a pick-me-up every once in a while.

Thayers Natural Remedies Thayers Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Toner: This is the only toner I use and the rose petal scent is the best one! I have also liked the lavender toner. It’s gentle and cruelty-free.

Note: If your goal is to be cruelty-free it’s important to do your own research to figure out which brands don’t test on animals. I was under the impression that certain brands were cruelty-free in the past but that wasn’t the case.

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My Self-Care Goals for the Year

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Self-care is a major focus of 2019 for me, and I want to help you also find ways to recharge and take care of yourself this year. In this post I share my self-care resolutions to incorporate in the new year.

Besides career, family and travel goals, I believe in setting a complete wellness resolution or mini self-care goals to improves your total health. Want to do the same? Follow these suggestions in 2019:

  • Give your hair breaks from heat and other harmful habits. I have recently cut back on using heating tools and reduced my number of hair products. It feels good to give my hair a rest. I also got a much-needed haircut to allow my hair to grow nicely and strongly. One of my self-care goals this year is to continue giving my hair breaks every now and then and to restore my hair back to health.
  • Spend more time outdoors. Being outside is good for the soul. I aim to give myself breaks throughout the day and travel to places where I can explore the outdoors as much as possible. In January I had the opportunity to hike while I was in Phoenix during a work/family trip and it was a necessary boost after the endless gray days in Chicago.
  • Incorporate a mental release into your wellness routine, whether it’s prayer, meditation, journaling or counseling. I recently began counseling again along with using a meditation app daily. This is helping to improve my overall mental and spiritual well-being along giving me the physical benefits of anxiety relief. With this self-care goal it’s important to measure progress in a journal and celebrate successes. Habit trackers and mood trackers are great for highlighting the positive effects of your new habits.
  • Eat a well-balanced diet and drink enough water. Diet is key because it affects all aspects of health. A goal to implement in 2019 is to be more mindful of what you eat to nourish my body and help it perform its best. This is one of the most challenging goals but one that pays off in so many ways.
  • Besides enhancing your inner beauty, allow yourself to incorporate healthy skin habits. Add new-to-you makeup products and other beauty treatments into your self-care if that’s something you enjoy. I find that taking time to do my makeup as often as is realistic in my lifestyle makes me feel human again after a sleepless night with my baby. Maybe you find that trying something new in your beauty routine also improves your confidence.
  • Find a fitness routine you enjoy along with a partner to keep you accountable. One of my top self-care goals for the year is to really figure out a fitness routine I can maintain. I want to make regular exercise a habit again.
  • Take stock of your dental health. Schedule your regular dentist visits, and analyze your dental hygiene routine. I admit I had to catch up on missed appointments in the last year, but it feels good to consult a dental professional for my concerns. I also use Colgate TotalSF Advanced Whitening Toothpaste, which helps fight cavities, prevents gingivitis and tartar, removes plaque, and whitens teeth. I especially want to continue working to whiten and brighten my smile this year. New Colgate TotalSF  provides benefits that I especially appreciate, especially after recently having orthodontic work done. Colgate TotalSF now also provides sensitivity relief, strengthens enamel and has odor neutralization for fresher breath. Colgate TotalSF does more for your mouth, making it a great value, and you can find it at your local Walmart. Having fresh breath inspires me to have the confidence to take on my busy day of interacting with people for my side hustle and in my role as a mom.

 

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Do you practice self-care? What are your goals for the new year?

Recent Baby Favorites

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I recently shared some of my favorite products of the moment, and that reminded me of the other, baby-specific items that how worked out well for us so far. I’ve already shared toddler favorites in the past, so this focuses more on buys for babies under 12 months. Let me know your recent favorites in the comments!

First 100 Words book: I like pointing at things in this book to teach her new words. The colors draw her in and she seems to like looking at it. I plan to get other versions of this board book.

Ocean animals bath mat: Addi outgrew her bathtub long ago and she would not sit still in it anyway, so I did away with it and just put her in the tub with this nonslip bath mat. It has ocean animals on it; it’s so cute! It’s not that big, though. V, who is 4 years old, uses this bath mat as well.

Silicone placemat: This EZPZ placemat and plate in one was a recommendation from a fellow blogger. I like the size of the Mini Mat version, which fits perfectly on Addi’s high chair. It has three compartments for food, suctions onto flat surfaces, and washes easily in the dishwasher. What makes this brand unique is that the mats are BPA, BPS, PVC and phthalate free. The placemats are also hypo-allergenic. (The products are available at multiple retailers and the brand’s own website as well.) We bought the coral placemat.

Floral jungle animal walker: I never planned to buy a walker because I had heard that they don’t really help children learn to walk, but we found that she wanted to follow us around faster than she could while crawling. She is much happier now that she can walk around the house with us and be part of the action. She is also taking a couple steps now and standing a lot on her own for several seconds, so I feel like she is on track for learning how to walk. We didn’t buy an expensive walker since she will only use it for a short time.

Sit to stand learning walker: We bought this months ago when I thought we wouldn’t get a regular walker. This serves a dual purpose because even before she could stand she would play with panel on the front, but now she can push it too. It comes in pink and multicolor options. She has always enjoyed the music and the little mechanical elements on the front panel. (By the way, the front section comes off so she can continue to play with this toy after she learns to walk, too.)

What are you (or your kiddos) loving right now?

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Creating Wall Art With Stencils & Office/Guest Room Update

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I have been slacking when it comes to decorating the office/guest room. I recently realized that is why I didn’t feel inspired. I needed a brighter space to work on editing and blogging. When Stencil Revolution contacted me to try their stencils, I was excited for the opportunity to create my own wall art and make my workspace a happier and more motivating space.

Stencil Revolution was kind enough to gift me Arizona, Kentucky, Hawaii and turtle stencils. I chose them because Graham and I are from Louisville and Phoenix, and because we were married in Hawaii, our favorite place. Turtles are my favorite animal (and they are abundant in Hawaii) and I wanted to have one in my office/guest room as well. I decided to use acrylic paints and 12- x 12-inch white canvases for my project. I made sure to use painter’s tape to secure the stencil onto the canvas, but clamps would also work. Be sure to hold down the stencil and not to pick up too much paint on your brush to avoid bleeding under the stencils. In just minutes each I was able to create vibrant pieces to hang on my wall. The stencils I received appear to be durable and you can clean them off after each use. (I used nail polish remover to clean one of them.) What’s even more nice is that I can always switch out my decor by purchasing another one of Stencil Revolution’s acrylic stencils. I plan to order an Alaska stencil for a certain gift I have in mind for later in the year, for example. I think many of these stencil designs would look amazing in white paint on dark wood, too.

The Arizona and Kentucky canvases hang next to Chicago and Phoenix prints we have above our guest bed. 

The turtle and Hawaii canvases are now above my desk next to a colorful print of a Roald Dahl quote I bought years ago. Seeing them along with our Maui wedding photos daily reminds me to keep working hard so that our family can continue to travel there as often as possible. 

I am feeling much more inspired now that my office/guest room is getting closer to being complete. I can’t wait to find a more suitable desk, a new ceiling light pendant and curtains to finish off the design. 

Want to see the before? You won’t believe what the bedroom looked like when we bought the house …

 

While I chose to use paint and canvases, there is no limit to what you could accomplish with these stencils. You sprice up your tile, a wall, wood —anything! The stencils allow anyone, even those who may not be as artistic,  to create beautiful pieces. I certainly am not a painter but the stencils allowed me to have fun creating something I think looks nice in my office.

About Stencil Revolution and their stencils:

  • Stencil Revolution is a family-owned business in Florida.
  • The stencils are made of Mylar plastic, which according to Stencil Revolution is the toughest, safest consumer-grade stencil material.
  • Stencils come in a variety of sizes. For example, my Arizona stencil ranges from 6 x 6 to 35 x 35 inches.
  • Stencil Revolution offers many categories of stencils — farmhouse, Christmas, wedding, religious, animals, sports and so much more! 

Do you enjoy using stencils in your craft and home decor projects? Share your latest ideas in the comments!

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Girls Shared Nursery/Bedroom Reveal & Ideas

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It’s taken us months, but we are finally almost done putting together our girls’ shared bedroom. My almost 11-month-old and 4-year-old daughters will be in the same room to keep them next to our bedroom and hopefully build a stronger bond. We chose an animal theme mixed with florals with gray and pink walls as the backdrop for their space. I love how it’s turning out! While we still want to find a soft playmat or rug and switch the placement of their bed/crib, the room is pretty much complete and ready to be revealed.

We began by painting the white walls with Valspar’s Baby Blush and Gravity paint. We painted the trim around the windows and the baseboards white, too.

I found Addi’s gray upholstered crib at a closeout price. While the gray is out of stock, I found it here in white! I absolutely love her crib. I don’t recall where I purchased V’s toddler bed two years ago, but this is where I found her floral bedding.

We use a rocking chair we already had in their room for nursing. It’s not the most comfortable chair in the world but I didn’t want to purchase an expensive rocker to use for a year. I use my Boppy, which was gifted to me at my baby shower, to make it more comfy. A friend also gifted the elephant mobile. I then purchased matching a matching elephant crib sheet.

Between the beds we have these animal/floral prints I purchased from this Etsy shop. I purchased the files and printed them myself at home. I then bought these frames to display them.

On each side of the frames we have floral handmade letters from an Etsy shop. These took about a month to receive because they arrived from the United Kingdom. They were worth the wait! I chose the 30 cm letters as well as the colors I wanted.

My next favorite part of the room is the tree decal, which we customized to have a white tree, branches and leaves and pink butterflies and birds. This took several days to install (with two kids to take care of at the same time) but it was so worth it. I love how it came out! (The shop allows you to choose the colors of each part of the tree and the birds/butterflies.)

Next to the tree we have stuffed animals we bought at three different zoos. The giraffe is from Brookfield Zoo, the orangutan is from Phoenix Zoo and the elephant is from San Diego Zoo.

We use the bookshelf that I have had for years (and used to be in my office) for books and puzzles. We also have a basket of other stuffed animals given to the girls. We use baskets in the bookcase to hold floor puzzles and Play-Doh.

We also added book ledges next to the book shelf and tree. We display our favorite books, including “Where the Wild Things Are” and the “Earth Book.”

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Other decor in the room: Animal decorations from my baby shower that I wanted to reuse, a floral/animal height chart that was a gift from family and birds we bought years ago. We use a gray toy chest for toy storage that I found online.

The room has a sliding door that leads to a balcony, where we have our bird feeder, which was gifted to us by my in laws. V loves looking out for birds and she has three books to help her identify the birds she is seeing.

I took this photo in early January during a snowfall.

This space is my favorite to spend time in. I hope the girls will continue to love it!

What do you think about the girls’ room?

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What I Learned From “Becoming” by Michelle Obama

I’ve been listening to “Becoming” by Michelle Obama on Audible for a couple of months now. The audiobook is 19 hours long, and I would listen whenever I could — at the gym, in the car, while cleaning. I mentioned in a recent post that I found it to be motivating. Regardless of politics, it’s inspiring to see a woman from the South Side of Chicago becoming an accomplished career woman, mother and first lady. I learned a lot from her story about life in general, the city of Chicago and living in the White House. I’d like to share some of those lessons and my thoughts on her book.

  • Obama talks about being asked as a child what she wanted to be when she grew up, “as if growing up is finite.” She calls it one of the most useless questions one can ask a child. I had never thought it of it that way before, but I agree that you don’t have to grow up to be just one thing. You can change and keep growing. You can be many different things.
  • When it comes to motherhood, she talks about the stretching and contracting of time that we all experience. She talks about her need to put family first and have flexibility in her work. (She even brought Sasha to a job interview!) She talks about the inherent “unfairness” of motherhood and how she was caught up in that hypothesis. She shifted her thoughts to allow herself to be in charge of her happiness. She stopped resenting that her husband could fit working out into his schedule, for example, and instead learned to make herself a priority, too. In my current phase of life this part of the book resonated the most with me. I have learned recently that it’s important to articulate my needs and stop putting myself last at all times. I’ve learned to give myself credit for the small victories, too.
  • There’s more than one way to be American. We belong. Dare to tell your story. “I loved my country for all the ways its story could be told,” she writes, reflecting on her last days in the White House. This is a reminder that all of our stories are important and should be heard.
  • Don’t allow yourself to become cynical. If you only pay attention to negative news it’s easy to lose faith. Optimism is the antidote to fear, she says.

The most powerful reminder for me in her book: “Becoming is never giving up on the idea that there’s more growing to be done.”

Have you read (or listened to) “Becoming”? What did you think?

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Phoenix Eats: Flower Child, Delux, Chompie’s

Besides seeing my friends and family, I make sure to eat from as many local restaurants as I can when I visit Phoenix. I am so thankful to have been able to revisit old favorites on our January trip to Arizona. Planning a trip to Phoenix? I’m sharing my meals at three spots, plus linking older posts about local restaurants. Hope it inspires you to visit one of these places and gives you an idea about what to order (or not order).

Flower Child

I usually get the Late Riser bowl at Flower Child, but I decided to try something different last time. I kind of regret my decision. I chose the ramen bowl, which contains spicy tofu, pickled cucumber, roasted corn, bok choy, bean sprout, and miso sesame broth. Not sure what I was expecting, but it just doesn’t compare to any ramen I’ve had. It wasn’t that spicy either. I would pass on the ramen bowl in favor of a build-your-own plate. This restaurant, which is on Central Avenue and Camelback Road but has three other locations, doesn’t serve soda, but you can enjoy fresh juices and lemonades, cold brew, teas and other beverages.

I would choose the Late Riser (pictured) and skip the ramen bowl (not pictured).

Delux

Graham and I were able to go on our first date night in months, too. We wanted sushi but our old place has closed, so we decided to try Delux. I used to eat here regularly when I worked nights at the newspaper, but I would mostly stick to burgers. We asked for a spicy sushi roll and we got what we asked for, but not in the best way. The Delux Phoenix roll is a super spicy roll that contains jalapeño, chili paste and spicy mayo, but I prefer a nice crunch or balancing flavor, like avocado. I would never order it again. The other rolls were decent. I did love the sweet potato fries, which are typically presented in mini shopping carts. (I asked for a half order, which apparently is just served on a plain plate.) Your best bet when eating at Delux, near 32nd Street and Camelback Road, is grabbing one of their delicious burgers. They are what the place is known for.

Chompie’s

It’s been many years since I’ve been to Chompie’s, a New York deli and bakery at Paradise Valley Mall. The menu is so extensive it can be difficult to choose what to eat. I went with breakfast for lunch on my visit because why not? It was delicious and SO MUCH FOOD. My skillet came with a bagel and cream cheese, and I picked the jalapeño option. I ate every bite. So good.

Have you visited Phoenix or any of these restaurants?

Phoenix Restaurants: Delux, Flower Child and Chompie's

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Practicing Minimalism as a Parent

Minimalism is different for everyone. My practice of minimalism is not going be the same as anyone else’s. To me, minimalism means finding the right amount of stuff for me, an amount that doesn’t feel overwhelming. It doesn’t have to mean having a certain number of items. It’s having what you need and what you enjoy but not an excessive amount — not having more than you need and use. I aim for that but that doesn’t mean I practice it at all times. Do I make impulse purchases sometimes? Sure. Do I hold onto some sentimental items? Yes. But my goal is always to minimize consumption and teach my kids that life is not about posessions.

What I have learned about practicing minimalism as a parent:

  • Value experiences over possessions. I have no problem spending money to go to attractions in the city or to travel rather than go to a store to pick out a new toy to entertain my girls. 
  • Teach the joy of giving to others. Our goal is to show our girls that other kids do not always have what they have and that it feels good to give toys or clothes they no longer want or need to someone in need.
  • Regularly analyze your belongings. I am always asking myself if I (or we) need items, and if the answer is no, it goes. This sets an example for my children that I hope they will want to emulate.
  • Try to find a home for everything. This can be tricky for certain belongings, such as baseball memorabilia, but we plan to create a home for those things when we finish our basement. Everything should have a home; it makes it easy to find what you need and helps disorganization, which can be overwhelming. Teach kids where things go and help them return things there after playtime.
  • Possessions will creep into your home in the form of gifts. The gifts are always appreciated, of course, but rarely do people consult with parents about whether a child needs a certain item. Our girls have enough stuffed animals, for instance. I try to manage the best I can and find a home for the gifts. Just like all other toys, though, if they stop being played with, are duplicates or fall into disrepair, they will be decluttered.  
  • It’s a practice. I am figuring it out as I go. I don’t have all the answers to have a perfectly minimalistic and tidy home at all times. I am just sharing what seems to be working for me.

The point is not to have nothing. It’s not to have too much. What constitutes too much varies from home to home. I measure my success by how overwhelmed I am with my belongings. I would rather spend my free time doing what I love than picking up unnecessary things.

 

Do you practice minimalism? If so, what does it mean to you?

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