Hello buddies! Pleased Monday and I hope that my buddies who have been celebrating yesterday loved a blessed Easter. We had an important day with our fam.

The enjoyable began off with an Easter basket scavenger hunt. It extended the Easter basket enjoyable and P cherished following all the clues. Their baskets have been ready for them within the storage:

(They at all times get new swimsuits of their basket; this yr it was these. Liv additionally received a brand new slime, lululemon bag, and sports activities bra, and P received an otter puppet, motion figures, and just a little sloth. They each received some peeps and chocolate eggs, too.)

Subsequent, we did the egg hunt outdoors – the Easter bunny was tough with the hiding spots this yr – and received prepared for brunch at my aunt’s with my dad’s facet of the household. Nana’s well-known egg dish and French toast have been there, together with fruit, salad, cinnamon rolls, ham, potatoes, bellinis, mimosas, espresso, and countless desserts. It was the whole lot.

My contribution to the feast was Ina Garten smoked salmon tartines on do-it-yourself sourdough. SO simple and so so good.

We got here dwelling to loosen up afterwards, P jumped into the pool, we received the turkey out of the smoker for dinner, and I made gravy for the turkey + brownies to take to madre’s.

We completed the night at madre’s home with one other meals avalanche and sugar coma, and fantastic firm. The youngsters are off college as we speak (YESSS) so their buddies are coming over to play, and I’m catching up on issues round the home. I additionally did one thing to my again this weekend so I’m hoping the chiro can sneak me in for an emergency tune-up this am.

I hope you had an exquisite weekend, too!

For as we speak’s submit, I believed it might be enjoyable to put in writing a At present weblog submit just like the weblog days of yore. I at all times love when Julie does these posts, so I figured I’d submit one and meet up with ya’ll. I’d love to listen to your responses to those prompts, too!

At present: April 2023

Right here’s what’s occurring recently round right here:

At present watching:

nothing! I would like one other outdated film to observe whereas I’m within the sauna blanket (my code is FITNESSISTA15 when you’ve been wanting one!). If in case you have any recs, please ship them my method! These days I’ve been watching IHP modules whereas I roast, but it surely’s very onerous to take notes when your arm motion is restricted and also you’re dripping in sweat lol. I can’t anticipate the brand new Brigerton collection to launch and will certainly be watching that.

Present magnificence obsession:

This Eminence turmeric energizing remedy. My facialist really useful this to me and it feels AMAZING. It heats up once you first apply it after which cools off. You let it set for 10-Half-hour after which rinse it off.

From the web site:

Formulated with turmeric, citrine gem stones and zeolite, this spicy golden powder awakens the pores and skin. As you slowly add water, activate your remedy right into a fluffy mousse bursting with power. Embrace the nice and cozy, exfoliating sensation and reveal silky, luminous pores and skin.

My pores and skin positively feels much less boring after I take advantage of this remedy about as soon as per week. I at all times like to change up my skincare routine and that is positively in my high 5 merchandise proper now.

At present studying:

The Visitor Checklist. I really like the web page turner side of thriller-ish books, however usually keep away from them. Books which are heavy on trauma and violence are usually an excessive amount of for me, however Lucy Foley is usually okay. This one isn’t fairly as riveting as The Paris Condo however I’m nonetheless having fun with it. I needs to be completed with it tonight and might’t wait to see what finally ends up occurring.

At present consuming:

Extra smoked salmon tartines. I cherished this combo a lot (the gravlax sauce makes it), it’s going to be a breakfast staple together with a facet of scrambled eggs. Chef’s kiss.

At present enthusiastic about:

Summer season journey! We’re lastly taking the infants to Europe and I can’t. wait. We’re doing Italy and Greece, and it needs to be magical. They’re going to be blown away by the extremely meals and surroundings, and Greece is someplace I’ve at all times needed to go to. We have now additional time in Rome, so please let me know when you hav any high restaurant options.

We’ll possible be doing a cooking class or family-friendly tour whereas we’re there, too.

At present sporting:

Aviator Nation something. Betsy received me hooked on this final summer season and there’s been no turning again. The garments are SO gentle and dreamy – excellent once I’m working from dwelling – however I made the error of getting the youngsters on board with their stuff, too.

I used to be feeling cute in my AN shirt and new shorts till the Pilot mentioned, “Hey there, Flash. Are you operating quick in your bolt shirt?” lol. He doesn’t perceive.

At present sipping:

Bone broth with lemon and sea salt in a mug. It’s so warming and comforting, and I’m having fun with this combo till it’s formally too sizzling for bone broth round right here.

So, inform me buddies: what are you studying, watching, sporting, and enthusiastic about proper now?? I’d love to listen to what’s occurring in your life.

xoxo

Gina