From the Front Porch

Happy Friday from the front porch! We’re excited to be spending time with you today.

How was your week?

Did you struggle with the time change at all?

We definitely did. I swear, it took me all week to adjust. And while I had ZERO time to nap, I wanted to SO bad ?

I’ve spent a good portion of the week just trying to catch my breath. We have so many obligations and activities to try and balance this month it feels like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle.

I know a lot of you are trying to balance work life, home life and real life too!

There were a few times I just wanted to close my planner and escape to the beach for 5 minutes or wish I lived in a quaint downtown area to walk around and enjoy a coffee without being interrupted.

And honestly, after holding my toothbrush up to the soap dispenser to get some toothpaste I probably should have because there was clearly too much on my plate he he.

But then I was sweetly reminded by two of the ladies in our IG group who lost their husband and father to cancer not to “major in the minor” and it really helped to put things into perspective.

I’m definitely going to try to remind myself of these words as I work to push through everything we have going on these next few weeks and I hope they’ll help you as well.

A Few of Our Favorite Posts from Around the Web this Week…

I’ve probably shared this portfolio before but just in case you haven’t seen it yet get ready for some gorgeous ideas.

Another gorgeous portfolio, you don’t want to miss!

This bright and breezy home in the Hamptons is a beautiful mix of farmhouse meets modern décor.

This before and after reading nook is so cool, it doesn’t even look like the same space.

All the bathrooms at my childhood home are T-I-N-Y, so it was fun to see this post, Tips for Decorating a Small Bathroom .

The Best White Paint Colors For Every Home

This Spring tablescape from Monika Hibbs is giving me all the feels.

These 7 Spring Tablescape Ideas are also gorgeous!

A cute Easter basket or gift idea for the pet lover in your life.

I love this one for Moms too!

A few ingredients to boost the health of your smoothies

How to Make Hand Sanitizer At Home

As someone who does not have kids (and likely never will), this post, Hi From Your Childless Friend really resonated with me. I’m so thankful someone finally put into words how lots of women in my situation feel even if it’s not considered “cool” to vocalize it.

7 Things You Can Do Today to Protect Yourself From Coronavirus (COVID-19)

11 Wellness Shortcuts That Make It Easier to Be Healthy

9 Easy Tips to Become Financially Healthy

14 Tax Season Tips Everyone Should Know

Quote of the Week and Free Printable…

Book We’re Reading in March…

This month we’ll be reading in March is The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions (Amazon Affiliate Link) and so far, it’s been really good.

Honestly, it reads more like a daily devotional than a book because there are things so many things to be mindful about. I’ve really enjoyed it so far and I hope you have too!

Podcast We Loved This Week…

I’ve listened to this pep talk, The Power of Consistency with Weldon Long on The Jeanne Oliver Podcast at least 3 times this week and sent it to my accountability partner too.

It’s such a good one and his story is really inspiring!

On the Menu this Week…

*We mostly eat lean poultry, fish and plant-based meat alternatives which you’ll see reflected in our menu plan each week. That said, there are some recipes you might be able to substitute plant-based products, turkey or chicken with beef or pork so be sure to check the recipe!

Week of March 16 – March 22

03/14 – Saturday – Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken (don’t forget to include some pie for National Pi Day here are 55 Delicious Pies Recipes for Every Season you might want to try)

03/15 – Sunday – Spinach Ricotta Calzone with Italian Salad

03/16 – Monday – 30 Minute Creamy Sesame Miso Ramen with Crispy Mushrooms

03/17 – Tuesday – St. Patrick’s Day Menu Ideas

03/18 – Wednesday – Julie Blanner’s Spring Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Dressing

03/19 – Thursday – Crockpot Mexican Street Corn & Chicken Chowder

03/20 – Friday – Insta Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders with zesty fries

03/21 – Saturday – Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi (we’ll be adding additional veggies)

03/22 – Sunday – Three Ingredient Gnocchi (super indulgent) with leafy green side salad

Sweet Treat to Try this Week…

40 St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Ideas

A Few French Farmhouse Home Décor We Spotted on Amazon This Week…

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