Monday Meal Planning

Hey y'all,

So today I thought I would share with you my entire week's plans of meals. I have been trying to be really healthy as far as cooking and this is just another way to be accountable and make sure that I am not stuck in a rut with my meals. I tend to keep breakfast pretty simple and the same throughout the week so I mainly need to plan for lunch and dinners only.

Monday
Lunch: Shrimp Stirfry with Brown Rice
Dinner: Dinner at tPr's house--Homemade Pizza and Salad

Tuesday
Lunch: Lunch Loser Tuesday! *Tuesdays my work group always goes out to eat for lunch
Dinner: Lemon, Garlic & Herb Grilled Chicken with veggies

Wednesday
Lunch: Leftover Grilled Chicken and Veggies
Dinner: Spaghetti Squash & Homemade Meat Sauce(I made this for the first time ever Sunday night and it was really good!)

Thursday
Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup
Dinner: Breakfast Wraps: scrambled eggs, turkey sausage and cheese in a tortilla

Meatless Friday
Lunch: Cheese Quesadilla 
Dinner: Grilled Garlic Butter Fish Fillet with Couscous

Saturday
Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup
Dinner: Leftover Couscous and Fish Fillets

Sunday
Lunch: Breakfast Wrap or Brunch foods
Dinner: Skinny Chicken Pesto Bake

What's on your menu for the week? Do you have a specific website you go to for dinner inspiration?

Sunday Sayings....

Hey y'all,

I hope that you find these words inspiring as you begin your week!

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I hope y'all had a great weekend so far and enjoy watching the Super Bowl! I am probably only going to watch the commercials and then watch Downton. I love football but I am a college football fan and not a professional team fan. 

Sunday Sayings {January 12}

Hey y'all,

While I am taking a lazy Sunday and preparing for a long week I hope these quotes and pins bring some much needed inspiration and reflection.

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And since I have studied Proverbs 31 last year I loved this list!

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What has been inspiring you as you plan for your week?

Sunday Sayings {January 5}

Hey y'all,

As usual, it's Sunday so why not start your week off with a little inspiration...

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Any favorite quotes or verses right now keep you inspired? How are your New Year's resolutions going?

Sunday Sayings {November 17}

Hey y'all,

I hope each of you has had a lovely weekend and while it is almost Monday I thought I should squeeze this little bit of motivation as you celebrate the last few hours of the weekend and plan for your week. I hope everyone's stress levels are not shooting through the roof with Thanksgiving next week especially my college students, the semester is almost over and YOU CAN DO IT!

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Sunday Sayings: Luke 1:45

Hey y'all,

I am starting to read through the Gospel of Luke and this verse really spoke to me, I hope it will help you as you prepare for your week.

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5 on Friday

Hey y'all,

It's my first time for 5 on Friday and though the rainy weather makes me wish I was in my apartment, wrapped in a blanket, in my pjs reading we will have to get through the rest of the work day.


1. FALL IS COMING! Y'all don't understand that Fall and Spring have to be my favorite seasons. Between actually getting my hair under control (curly hair+humidty=disaster), cardigans, boots, falling leaves, jeans, candles, hot chocolate and Halloween who wouldn't want to spend their evenings with a cup of tea enjoying the fall leaves. What is really great is I already have a plan to head to the mountains for the first weekend in November!

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2. FOOTBALL. With Fall comes football and while I have already been to one Carolina game, one of the perks of my job is the occasional deal on seats. A few weeks ago one came out for the Miami game with upper level seats but this morning I was able to snag lower level seats near the 50 yard line for the UVA game with one of my co-workers for $20! It is eCs's first Carolina game at Kenan so I am excited plus, a few of my other co-workers have hopped on the deal including getting the seats behind us. 

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3. Running for the first time in forever happened. So this week, on the "absolute beginners guide to running a half-marathon" was the first week with actual running. I went to the gym Tuesday night and I did the 2min walk/1 min run for a mile with no extra stops. :) I am not a runner but a swimmer so it was a mini accomplishment for me since the last time I went running was back in May.

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4. Crafting this weekend. this weekend I promise to actually put things on the walls/craft for the new place. After living there for almost two months, it is time to make it perfect and cozy. I mean, after all we have had our first gathering with the Miss America viewing party.I think I will tackle the living room and dining room walls this weekend and I am still on the hunt for the perfect mirror and shelves for my bedroom.

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5. Wholly Guacamole Minis. If y'all don't know I crave guacamole a lot and it is weird to me since I am such a picky eater. These little guys allow me to have my craving in a proportioned size. I use Tostitos Simply Naked chips and it is the perfect snack. Speaking of green food, this week my roomie, rHm, cooked salmon, quinoa and spinach and it was delicious. Mom if you are reading this you know this is an accomplishment.

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I hope y'all had a great end to your week and have a fantastic weekend!

Sunday Sayings....

Hey y'all,

I saw this print on Pinterest this past week and of course had to share. Too often we are caught up in being busy we forget to stick our heads up and view the world around us.

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Have a wonderful start to your week!

WILW & OHP {July 24}

Hey y'all,

So I move in less than two weeks so posting will be kind of sporadic since most of my free time is going to be spent packing, then moving, and settling in but I promise by the second week of August all will be well and by September I promise to put up my home decor posts since I have finally decided on a bedspread! As usual, today is the middle of the week and time to share some things I have been loving and some things that have caught my eye on Pinterest. So let's start, I'm loving....


....having a very relaxing weekend. This past weekend, I went down to my parent's house to hang out, cuddle with their cat Max, and spend some time in the pool. It was a perfect time to get away before the chaos of moving and the best part was catching up with one of my high school best friends, my twin, jHl. I haven't seen her since last July when I visited her in Wilmington. It was sooooo great to catch up over a glass of wine floating around the pool. 

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...my new gym. So I finally decided on a gym to join and picked their second location (about 10mins from my new place) and they opened last week. I went on the first day and swam some laps in the pool and it was great to be back in the water. If y'all didn't know I have been swimming since the age of two and was a competitive swimmer up until High School. I have yet to go to one of the many classes they offer (I got sick last week) but I spent some time on the elliptical watching HGTV Monday and I must say, watching House Hunters while you work out keeps you there until they pick out the house.

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...Jif to Go in Natural! I was at Target on Sunday night and saw the natural version of Jif to Go and thought I would try it! I think these are great and I have been eating them with both celery and apples and love it as my morning snack at work. Just know that the serving size is more than two tablespoons so I tend to grab a lot of celery (1-2 cups) for every to-go cup.

...Speaking of Target, I am loving the maxi dress I got there on clearance! It is no longer on the website but I promise to upload a picture of it soon.

...This J.Crew Sweater

Factory Intarsia Charley Sweater in Big Dot Navy Saddle

...looking at DIY projects and prints on Etsy for my new room/apartment. It is a lot of fun looking up projects and I think this weekend between packing I might have time to paint a few canvases. 

...and these Pinterest finds:

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What are you loving/pinning this week?

Ps. Shoutout to my Bestie's(aMl) little sister turns 21 today! 

My baby sister (kDi) and the birthday girl (KM) back in high school!
It is so weird to think that these to are adults. My sister turns 21 in two months!

Sunday Sayings

Hey y'all,

As usual I thought I would share some inspiration to jump start your week! 

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Sunday Sayings: Happy Father's Day!

Hey y'all,

I hope that today you celebrate all the male role models in your life whether father, uncle, grandfather,brother, etc. My parent's however are vacationing so I will not be celebrating with my Daddy but I am working on his present,a solo cup wreath!

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MY GOAL/INSPIRATION

So as usual I had to throw in some inspiring pins to jump start your week!

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Sunday Saying

Hey y'all,

In honor of memorial day I thought I would share this pin:

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Peace and Blessings,
jDl