It’s MONDAY!

We are on day 5 of social distancing right now. So far things are going OK, although I am slightly worried we won’t have enough food, but I always worry about that. I get that from my grandmother.  I’m mostly worried about not having fresh produce.

Cooper has a bunch of school work to do and he’ll be video conferencing with his class for the next few weeks. WHAT A TRIP!  We are still trying to convince my Dad that he needs to stay at home but he’s being stubborn and thinks everyone is overreacting so WISH US LUCK.  

I spent the weekend doing some cleaning and a lot of gardening. We watched a few movies as a family too. As an introvert, life in isolation isn’t so bad 🙂

If you’re looking some ideas on what to make from pantry staples I put together this list:

Pantry Staple Meals for When You’re Stuck at Home!

I did some meal prep on Sunday too. Here’s what I added to the fridge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I started making bone broth from stuff I stashed in the freezer and ended up doing a little #shutterbeanmealprep while I was at it. I’ve been snacking A LOT so I made some healthy options to choose from. I roasted Brussels sprouts, toasted walnuts, cut up carrots and peppers, made croutons, a cucumber salad, Italian vinaigrette, lemon ginger elixir and iced tea. Really wishing I stocked up on onions and potatoes and apples but I think we’ll be fine for a bit. Chop therapy is getting me through today! #mealprep

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I made:

• bone broth
• brussels sprouts
• toasted walnuts
• cut-up carrots & peppers
• croutons
• cucumber salad
• Italian vinaigrette
• lemon ginger elixir
• iced tea

I made myself a list in case I lose track of what I want to accomplish during this time at home:

We are also celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary!!! 

Last Week’s Intentions:

• laundry
• therapy
• do meal prep
• clean out fridge
• invoice
• call doc re: RX
• prep for meeting with Republic of Tea
• complete a few pages in my test workbook
• straighten up office
• sit down with my calendar and plan
• package/ship food journals The Handwriting Club 
• track what I eat in my food journal this week (stopped when school stopped)
• work in my Currently Workbook/ 
• catch up on social media
• drink enough water (this  lid for a mason jar helps!)
• continue not eating dairy, gluten & drinking alcohol
• pull cards and write in my sketchbook
• grocery shopping
• paint nails
• tweeze things
• work in my sketchbook
• work on a new recipe
• bookkeeping work/tax stuff
• work on the spreadsheet for expenses
• promote the food photography workshop I’m teaching in May 
• water plants
• work in the yard
• edit photos
• make artwork for post
• go to the post office
• follow up with insurance
• workout x 3
• build some time in to meditate
• carve out time to do some art
• spend time with Emma (our event was cancelled!)
• get good sleep
• take good care of myself

This Week’s Intentions:

• STAY HEALTHY
• stay at home as long as we can
• track my steps on my fitbit
• MOVE MY BODY
• laundry
• celebrate 14th wedding anniversary with Casey!
• therapy (it might be remote!)
• straighten up office
• keep Cooper on task with school work
• organize prop closet
• organize pantry
• keep calm
• take deep breaths
• put things aside to donate
• straighten up boxes in the garage
• go for a walk outside
• renew library books
• do some reading: currently reading Spook
• make biscuits/share recipe
• make banana bread
• sit down with my calendar and plan
• package/ship food journals The Handwriting Club 
• track what I eat in my food journal this week
• work in my Currently Workbook/ 
• catch up on social media
• drink enough water 
• pull cards and write in my sketchbook
• paint nails (toes and fingers!)
• work in my sketchbook
• work on a new recipe
• bookkeeping work/tax stuff
• work on the spreadsheet for expenses
• water plants
• work in the yard
• edit photos
• make artwork for post
• build some time in to meditate
• carve out time to do some art
• get good sleep
• take good care of myself

Recipes to Try:

Avocado Superfood Smoothie

If you have avocados to use up, put them in a smoothie! It makes them extra creamy.

Vegetable Tempura 

A great way to use up leftover vegetables. The ingredients list is pretty simple!

Chicken Piccata

I would make this if I had chicken breasts. I have every other ingredient right but that right now!

Tuna Salad Sandwich

I’ll probably be makking this by the end of the week. 

Crispy Italian Fries

If you have potatoes and cheese, you can make these fries. They are addictive!

Turmeric Hot Toddy

Calming & soothing during this time! 

Turmeric Latte

I am definitely going to be making these in the afternoon this week!

Brown Butter Kettle Corn

Will help us get through the next few weeks of homeschooling!

Pump Jam for the Week:

Mantra for the week!

Feeling stuck? Make a list! Write down your intentions for the week to help hold you accountable to action.

I’m rooting for you!

Sending sparkles, 

Tracy