Hello Monday--Fall Home Decor Part 1
Monday, October 21, 2024Hello Monday: Zippy Rosemary Roasted Squash
Monday, October 14, 2024
Friday Favorites October 11, 2024: Pumpkin Spice Edition
Friday, October 11, 2024
I am going to switch gears and move to Friday Favorites. It is ok to take a moment to focus on things that bring us Joy and levity even when times are challenging. Since there is no denying now that we are in full pumpkin spice season, I am sharing with you my favorite pumpkin spice items and not all of them are food items. Join me today as I link up with Erika and Andrea for Friday Favorites-Pumpkin Spice Edition!
1. Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bread Mix
If you have spent any time on this site over the last few years you know that I am not a big baker. Baking can be tough when you are gluten-free but I have definitely figured out my go-to recipes and mixes. Trader Joe's makes an amazing pumpkin bread mix that comes in regular and gluten free. It is so Good that honestly, there is no reason in my mind to make it from scratch.
Monthly Musings-September 2024: Back-to-School Routines, Recipes and Fall Fashion
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Here we are on the last Thursday of September. Did September fly by for anyone else? For September's Monthly Musings it is basically a buffet of early fall topics. Holly and I want to share what is working for back-to-school routines now that people have been settled in for a bit, favorite fall recipes, food and all of the fall fun. Join us for our link-up party that we host with a group of other talented writers for all of the goodness that fall brings. It's finally here!
1. What are your Best tips for getting into a fall/back-to-school routine?
As an official bird launcher, my back-to-school days are over or have taken a new look. The one thing that I will share is that for the first month or so is to be easy and flexible. Make dinner easy, don't pile on too many activities and understand, that everyone will be really tired!
What's Up Wednesday: September 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024September is just rolling along here Besties! Does anyone else feel the same way? This has been a Good month so far and it is finally starting to feel like fall around here. As this is the last Wednesday of the month, I am linking up with Shay and Shaeffer for What's Up Wednesday. Let's get ready to chat all things September!
What We're Eating This Week
Things in the menu planning department are relaxing a lot lately in the Good Better Best household now that it is just Running Daddy and me at home. Because it is just the two of us, traffic is terrible lately and we are about five weeks away from the election, I am trying to make our dinners for two as simple as possible.
Monday-Eggroll in a Bowl
Sidenote, I am not sure what I did when I made it this time, but it didn't turn out like it normally does. Do any of you have night like this? You make a recipe about 100 times and one night you just can't get the seasoning right?
Tuesday-Pizza meatballs with salad
Wednesday-Hawaiian meatballs in the crockpot with salad
Yes, we are having two different kinds of meatballs with salad, two days in a row this week. I may make a little brown rice with this if I am feeling adventurous.
Thursday-Roasted shrimp with veggies and rice
Friday-Definitely takeout of some kind
What I am Reminiscing About
I am actually not feeling very sentimental right now. I am working hard to live in the moment and enjoy this season we are in. I have been thinking a little bit about this time last year when we were so focused on college applications and that Hockey Guy ended up exactly where he needed to be.
Monthly Musings September 2024 Topics: Back to School Routines, Recipes and Fall Fashion
Monday, September 23, 2024
Happy Monday Besties! I literally finished this graphic moments ago after a wonderful weekend visiting Hockey Guy! I am linking up with Holly and Sarah for Hello Monday and sharing the topics and the graphic for Monthly Musings coming up on Thursday of this week.
Now that we have settled into the school year and fall is starting to hit, we are talking about back-to-school routines (share what is working for you), recipes and fall fashion. We are sharing all of the early fall fun and hope you will join us as a writer, reader or both on Thursday!
Friday Favorites September 13, 2024: Pumpkin Mugs, The Perfect Couple, Concierge Moms, Everyday Cardigan and Empty Nest Podcast
Friday, September 13, 2024
Monthy Musings August 2024: Summer's End/Back to School
Thursday, August 29, 2024What's Up Wednesday: August 2024
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Hello Monday-August 26, 2024: August Monthly Musings Topics
Monday, August 26, 2024
Wow Besties, we are at the last Monday of August. I am linking up with Holly and Sarah today for Hello Monday to share our topics for Monthly Musings coming up on Thursday.
This week is basically the last unofficial week of summer. There is definitely a change in the air weather-wise this week. The humidity is lower, the days are warm, the evenings are cool and a few evenings have been so delightful that we have even slept with the window open a few nights. With the change in the air and schools going back into session, Holly and I are focusing on Summer's End/Back to School for August Monthly Musings.
If you want to join us for Monthly Musings, grab our graphic above, link back to Holly and me and share your thoughts about Summer's End/Back to School. I love reading all of the posts of the talented group of writers who join us every month.
I'll be back on Wednesday for What's Up Wednesday and then again on Thursday for Monthly Musings. See you then!
What's Up Wednesday-July 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
What We're Eating This Week
I don't have a set menu this week because there is a lot going on this week, so I am not sure we will be eating together most nights this week. I have a house full of food so no one will starve. For the nights I think we are eating together, here is what we are having.
Tuesday-Enchilada tacos, black beans, salad
Thursday-Running Daddy's parents are coming over and I think we are just going to get pizza.
What I'm Reminiscing About
With Hockey Guy having a big birthday coming up and going to college next month, I am reminiscing about a lot. I am thinking a little bit about how we have been in our house for 18 years and he was just about to be born when we moved in. I am not a person who wants time to slow down, time will do what it does. I am just a person who right now, is enjoying this time.
One the college drop-off part, I am mostly doing ok, but I keep telling people that reserve my right to fall apart. For the most part I am doing ok and keeping myself distracted with the to-do lists, but I also excel at suppressing my feelings. Things you may not realize about me.
Monthly Musings July 2024: Late Summer Fashion and Fun
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Besties, we have a few weeks of summer remaining and I am ready to enjoy it. Are you? Today for Monthly Musings, Holly and I selected the topics of Late Summer Fashion and Fun for our July link-up. Please also take a moment to visit the sites of the other writers who are joining us this month. Embrace the last few weeks of longer days and join us for Monthly Musings.
1. Summer travel--where have you been and what trips do you have coming up?
This summer looks a little different than previous summers due to Hockey Guy going off to college this year. We didn't take our traditional summer trip to Hilton Head but we are looking at heading there later in the year.
We made a trip to campus for orientation in July and then next month we head back to campus for the big move-in. The three of us are looking to do something fun on the way down and Running Daddy and I will do something special on the way home. This does help soften the edge of not going on a "real" vacation this summer.
Hello Monday-July 22, 2024 Monthly Musings Topics
Monday, July 22, 2024
What a summer weekend Besties. We had some rain, a little downtime, the guys played golf and I joined them on the 19th hole, oh and witnessed an unprecedented change in our election process. No matter who you are supporting, this was a wild weekend. (Note, this is not a political site despite my day job!)
Today I am joining Holly and Sarah today for Hello Monday to share the topics for Thursday's Monthly Musings. For July, we are continuing to embrace summer and sharing more summer fun. Join Holly and me back here on Thursday as a writer, reader or both as we host Monthly Musings July 2024.
See you back here on Thursday!
Friday Favorites July 12, 2024: Walmart + Review, Cute Dress, America's Sweethearts, Eyelet Shirt, and Platform Sandals
Friday, July 12, 2024
Monthly Musings June 2024: Summer Travel and Traditions
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Hello Monday-June 2024 Monthly Musings Topics
Monday, June 24, 2024
Good Monday morning! Popping in here real quick because we had Hockey Guy's graduation party yesterday. Linking up with Holly and Sarah today for Hello Monday to share the topics for Thursday's Monthly Musings.
For June we will be sharing our Summer Travel and Traditions. Grag our graphic, link back to Holly and me and share all of your favorite summer traditions and travel tips.
I will see you back here on Thursday for Monthly Musings, or maybe even Wednesday for What's Up Wednesday if my week cooperates!
Friday Favorites: June 14, 2024: Summer Song, a Good podcast, the Morning Show and Throwback Favorite Sneakers
Friday, June 14, 2024
Monthly Musings May 2024: Getting Ready for Summer/Memorial Day
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Hey there Besties! This month has been a wonderful whirlwind and I have had to step away from the site for a bit, but I could not miss Monthly Musings! Today Holly and I are hosting our monthly link-up party and our focus for May is Getting Ready for Summer and Memorial Day. Who's ready to kick off summer? I know I am!
1. What are you looking forward to this summer?
This summer so much is going to be new for us with Hockey Guy going off to college in the fall. I am looking forward to the three of us spending as much time together this summer. I am also looking forward to his college orientation in July and also helping him pick out items for his dorm room.
Hello Monday May 24, 2024: Monthly Musings May 2024 Topics
Monday, May 27, 2024
Happy Monday Besties! I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend and taking a moment to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice by defending freedom. That is the real spirit of Memorial Day.
I am also touching base as needed to step away from this site for the last few weeks as we get ready to wrap up high school and work on the laundry list of things that need to be done for Hockey Guy's university. I was not prepared for this part at all and the last few weeks have been a little overwhelming but oh so Good.
Since this is the last Monday of May, I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday and sharing the questions for Monthly Musings coming your way on Thursday. For May, Holly and I have questions surrounding getting ready for summer and Memorial Day.
Friday Favorites May 2024: Maycember, MeSsy Podcast, Good Mascara, Palm Royale and Surprisingly Cute Sandals
Friday, May 3, 2024
Monthly Musings April 2024: All Things Spring
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Oh Besties, I am so loving spring this year. I always love spring but there is something about spring 2024 that is really making me notice all of the flowers, colors and gorgeous weather this time around.
My spring mood is perfect for Monthly Musings because Holly and I are joining the talented women who participate in this monthly linkup for all things spring. Are you ready? I sure am!
1. Favorite thing about spring?
This year, and almost every year, I am all about the flowers. I love to drive through Old Town and other parts of our neighborhood and just take in people's flowers. I am super proud of some of the flowers that I have planted, transplanted and helped cultivate over the years.
Below are some of the flowers from seasons past in our yard. I had to use photos from previous years because I got home too late to take photos and it was already dark out.
What's Up Wednesday-April 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wow April what a month. You brought us my birthday, spring weather, a bit of travel and a whole lot of fun. April has been a Good month so far. Because it is the last Wednesday of April I am linking up with Shay and Shaeffer for What's Up Wednesday. This linkup is a little food, a little fashion, what I was watching and what I was wearing in April. Embrace this spring weather and join me for What's Up Wednesday April 2024.
What We Are Eating This Week
Monday-Greek meatballs, quinoa, roasted vegetables and garlic breadsticks for the boys
Tuesday-Tacos, black beans and salad
Wednesday-Baked chicken thighs, rice and veggies
Thursday-Shrimp scampi, noodles and salad
Friday-Some type of take-out
Hello Monday-Monthly Musings Topics April 2024: All Things Spring
Monday, April 22, 2024
Happy Monday Besties! We had a pretty delightful weekend in the Good Better Best household. We are really soaking up spring in our house and all the fun and beauty that comes with the rebirth of this season.
Today I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday and sharing the questions for Monthly Musings coming your way on Thursday. For April, we are embracing all that spring brings to all of us. Our April topic is All Things Spring. Follow the questions listed above, link back to Holly and me and join us for all the spring beauty.
I hope to see you back here on Wednesday for What's Up Wednesday and then Thursday for Monthly Musings. Plus if my week cooperates I hope to squeeze in a Friday Favorites too!
Monthly Musings March 2024-Spring Fashion
Thursday, March 28, 2024
What's Up Wednesday-March 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
March, you will a little chilly but you ended up being a pretty Good month. As this is the last Wednesday of March, I am linking up with Shay and Shaeffer for their monthly link-up What's Up Wednesday. This is a little food, a little fashion, and a whole lot of fun things we have been up to in March.
What We're Eating This Week
I am going to be gone for a few days this week checking in with my mom so I will not be home Wednesday and Thursday nights. The boys will be on their own for dinner those nights, but here is what I think I have planned for the other nights.
Monday-Parmesan roasted shrimp, salad, jasmine rice
Tuesday-Hockey Guy has a golf match so we will do something easy like burger night or meatball subs. It will depend on if he has something to eat on the way home.
Friday-It will be pizza takeout for Good Friday
Hello Monday-Monthly Musings Topics
Monday, March 25, 2024
Happy Monday Besties! The weather is so very March around here, beautiful skies but very windy weather. I know that spring is right around the corner though.
Today I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday and sharing the questions for Monthly Musings coming your way on Thursday. For March, we are focusing on spring fashion. Follow the questions listed above, link back to Holly and me and join us for all the spring fashion fun.
Friday Favorites: March 23, 2024-Favorite Quiet Luxury Brand, Makeup Updates and a Polarizing Show
Friday, March 22, 2024
Hey there Besties, I have been a little off the grid lately as this is a busy season of life. It's been a few weeks since I linked up with Erika and Andrea for Friday Favorites and I am pretty excited about the list of beautiful items I am going to share with you today. Let's all take a deep breath because the weekend is here and enjoy Friday Favorites.
1. Quince Washable Silk Skirt
Is anyone else struggling with the length of skirts and dresses these days? I feel like they are all so long even in the "midi" length. I have been looking for a really Good black skirt at the right length for a while now and finally found one at Quince.
Monthly Musings February 2024-Surviving the Winter Months
Thursday, February 29, 2024