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Amy’s Notebook 05.15.20

Friday, May 15th, 2020

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This one bowl chocolate sheet cake looks like a great end-of-school-year celebration cake.

How to care for your mind right now. Loved the first tip a ton!

One little cooking trick for canned beans. I’m going to have to try that! 

Ina is queen, even in quarantine. I couldn’t agree more.

I finished this book, on this rainy morning, and it was perfection.

If you are unemployed, Headspace is offering a free one year subscription to help you.

We just ate this again last night and my husband declared this, “the most addictive,” thing I’ve made.

12 new Netflix shows to binge on this week

Not sure what stage you might be in, but these tips on how to avoid burnout in the middle of a pandemic are gold.

9 indie films to consume this weekend. That Booksellers movie caught my eye!

How cute is this reading nook?

I can’t wait to dig into this memoir this month.

These are some incredibly genius bathroom cleaning hacks. (yup, I’ve reached that level of quarantine)

Good news! My favorite quarantine pants are back in stock.

How to do eyebrow shaping and tinting at home

What it’s like living alone during quarantine.

As a planner, I felt this deeply.

How to teach children to stay six feet apart.

How wildly amazing is this craft project?

What pediatricians want parents to know about the COVID-related illness that’s making the news.

Have a great weekend!

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Amy’s Notebook 05.08.20

Friday, May 8th, 2020

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I could, definitely go for a big bowl of this pasta tossed in a vegetarian bolognese sauce.

Looking for a meat-based bolognese? This one caught my eye

Did you see that Lululemon is offering free workout classes?

Sign me up for this show– what a fun escape!

“Irrationality loses power in the face of reason.  Fear diminishes in the presence of calm. Conflict eases in the light of compassion.” I don’t know about you, but I’m writing these statements down.

Can’t wait to make this takeout dish at home. Yum!

I’ve got this on my weekend baking agenda.

What does the good life look like now

Everything new on Netflix this week– I’m so excited about a television-filled weekend.

How to talk to your friends and family when they aren’t taking COVID seriously. Stellar advice!

This book kept me up waaayy past my bedtime this week. I bet you won’t be able to put it down!

Next up? I’ll be devouring this one.

A Ramadan like no other– these images are a stunning time capsule.

12 books that will take you on a literary vacation.

Not enough reads for you? Here are 22 other summer reads that are catching my eye.

How to be friendly while wearing a mask

10 micro-habits that will transform your life.

Now THIS is a fun twist on tacos– yum!

Have a great weekend!

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Amy’s Notebook 04.24.20

Friday, April 24th, 2020

Buttermilk Substitutes source

6 buttermilk substitutes for your recipes– so clever!

How to shake off the zoom gloom. I am so inspired for my next girlfriend hangout.

I can’t stop laughing at this

10 podcasts to brighten your day.

Learn how to do a pantry challenge the right way-  what a smart idea right now!

These protein-packed vegetarian dishes all look so dang good!

Wow, so many gorgeous stain colors and all made from pantry ingredients.

Honestly, never knew how to explain my struggles with anxiety, but this article explains my issues perfectly.

Reading this beautiful read right now! HIGHLY recommend. I don’t want it to end.

What it’s like to have a baby during our pandemic. These women are offering some heartfelt advice too, if you are near your due date!

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Looking for a fun reading challenge? Check out this decades reading challenge!

Speaking of reads, load up on these free reads happening right now!

Have extra TP to share? Check out these hilarious labels and fun ideas for packaging.

This is your favorite recipe– it’s so cheap and easy to make!  One of our family faves!

Check out this list of food you can grow from your food scraps.

4 steps to take if you are considering downsizing your home. I’m never not grateful we kept our smaller home.

This project is such a fun one to do with the kids.

This is still in my earbuds. I didn’t realize it was 11 hours long and I’m loving every minute of it.

How hard is it really to make your own bread. Love that she tried 7 different recipes. 

Nancy Meyers recommendations for feel-good movies to watch right now tops my list.

30 of the most anticipated books coming out this summer. Yay!

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Amy’s Notebook 04.15.20

Wednesday, April 15th, 2020

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A girl can get behind this spring veggie bowl dinner idea! Yay for more plant-based meals.

Just a reminder, social distancing is a privilege.

Your ultimate guide to baking substitutions– this should come in handy this month! 

Are you recalculating too? I hit my groove, hit a stumbling block, hit a groove. It’s okay.

Looking for a creative outlet right now? Check out this free landscape oil painting class.

6 tips to make home cooking a tad bit easier

3 tough things we need to do to be happy in tough times.

How fun is this? 23 media journeys to embark on while we are staying home. I love a good theme!

 

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20 ways to turn a baked potato into a meal for your family. Love these ideas!

Here is what I’m reading this week

Our oven went out in the middle of our Easter dinner cooking so I’d love a redo with this Easter sheet pan meal.

Take a peek at how these jigsaw puzzles are made. This is amazing! 

This is your favorite diy project this week. I love all the hygge projects happening right now!

Speaking of puzzles, we placed orders for jigsaw puzzles and the only ones that have shipped quickly is from this company (that’s an affiliate link- just in case you need some to entertain you too!).

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Amy’s Notebook 04.09.20

Thursday, April 9th, 2020

How to make your produce last longer

This is a great tutorial on how to do a men’s haircut. We are really going to need that over here!

These images from the pandemic are breaking my heart right now.

We can accept ourselves, and expect more from ourselves. These are such good reminders.

How to actually enjoy staying home all the time.

10 exciting ways to challenge yourself this month. I love so many of these ideas.

How to host a virtual graduation ceremony. This is the sweetest idea!

I’ve been listening to this audiobook and it has been, surprisingly, good!

I need to plan a virtual game night with our friends

How to stop binging and boredom eating. Eeek! Probably should work on that one!

I want to try this technique for making crispy tofu.

Are your kids jumping on this sidewalk chalk art trend?

Questions to ask when everything isn’t okay.

I’m reading this phenomenal book right now. She is always such a solid author to choose.

How to cook and not waste a thing.

This looks like a great list of shows to watch while we are staying home.

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Amy’s Notebook 03.26.20

Thursday, March 26th, 2020

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What an inexpensive way to make an accent wall with books.

You don’t have to be productive right now.  You do you.

10 plant-based vegetarian sheet pan meals to add to the menu planner.

14 achievable decluttering projects you can do while you are stuck at home. Again, IF THAT’S YOUR THING.

10 of the best YouTube channels for free workouts.

7 mantras to ease fear of the unknown.

Need a show to escape with? Check out the comments on this post.

How to bridge the distance with friends during this difficult time.

Sourdough Starter Beginner Guide source

I’ve been thinking about making sourdough bread so this beginner guide with sourdough starter recipe was just what I needed.

The best advice on what to expect in our world moving forward and how to do our part.

15 kitchen projects to try now.

Some simple etiquette rules to keep in mind when grocery shopping right now.

35 feel-good movies to stream right now

5 acts of kindness to help the older people in our lives right now.

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Amy’s Notebook 01.30.20

Thursday, January 30th, 2020

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How amazing are these dip dyed storage baskets? I love this colorful project!

I couldn’t love this idea more.

A beautiful piece on how to raise a gracious kid.

I needed to read this one today. I have a hard time filtering a lot of headline news.

The heartbreaking effects of being only partly committed to most things– guilty.

This turned out better than expected.

rosemary hot oil hair treatment source

What a great idea to diy your hot oil hair treatments. I can’t wait to try this!

How do I make plans without getting a drink? Such great suggestions!

I’ve been curled up with this wild ride of a book this week.

So much pantry eye candy in this post. I am feeling inspired!

I always love peeking at people’s top ten reads of the year. This gal never disappoints!

3 ways to meal prep chicken source

I can’t wait to try these recipes for 3 different ways to meal prep chicken for your week.

What a fun painting project update to a home! I don’t have the bravery, but I’m inspired!

I need to work on this- how to treat your texts like your inbox

9 books to read before they hit the big screen this year.

 

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Amy’s Notebook 10.25.19

Friday, October 25th, 2019


Wintertide Stitch Sampler Crochet Blanket source

Now I really want to learn to crochet so I can make this blanket.

A week of Instant Pot meals for two.

It’s time to stop treating parentings as mom’s burden & dad’s adorable hobby. A-MEN.

15 magical recipes for warding off illness

These easy pumpkin bars with cream cheese look like the perfect fall dessert.

4 steps to loving your ordinary life.

5 women share what they want you to know about their journey with cancer

10 great tips for making pizza at home

Did you catch this?

7 easy halloween cupcakes source

7 easy Halloween cupcakes to make together. These are all so fun!

Cracking up that this was your favorite purchase this week.

I definitely learned a lot about our flower care myths.

I love seeing what this next generation is up to.

4 ways to begin practicing active meditation.

Reading through heartache. Let’s all agree that reading cures everything.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Amy’s Notebook 10.18.19

Friday, October 18th, 2019

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These monogrammed pumpkins are adorable for the holidays.

I could not relate to this more. Hahaha!

This is pretty genius.

I caved and bought two more colors

It’s so much more than cooking.

Have you heard of this? AMAZING!!

Why you never see your friends anymore.

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I love the minimalist touch on Halloween decorating.

Looking forward to reporting my results with you this month.

21 book favorites of the year (so far).

4 daily routines that will get you closer to your goals.

These are such fun Halloween decorating ideas. I’m a big fan of the house exterior.

I couldn’t love her more.

10 one pot meals for your family that cost under $10. You are speaking my love language!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Amy’s Notebook 10.11.19

Friday, October 11th, 2019


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This red pepper and tomato meatball soup looks like comfort food in a bowl.

7 fun fall things to do on a weekend– love these creative ideas.

6 new pumpkin-flavored items to love at ALDI. YASSSS!

This is one of the personal finance tasks I’ve been working on this month. Excited to share more with you!

10 things you need to know about this year’s most controversial film.

Rainbow Pumpkin Arch source

Holy heck! This pumpkin arch is AH-MAZING.

Here is what I’m reading this week. It has more layers than I was expecting, honestly.

This new character has made me cringe through the last couple of episodes. I see why they are weaving this in right now though!

A few good tips for getting stuff done.

This was your favorite purchase this week. Honestly, I can’t start my day without it now.

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I bought yarn to try to tackle this knitting project. I can’t believe how pretty that is!

This mindful habit will put a stop to overspending.

OMG. This is NOT Tom Cruise. I am so confused.

5 ways to bring hygge to your home.

Speaking of hygge, I hope you didn’t miss this!

How to hit unfollow on anxiety.

I love this piece on the 5AM club. I’m a big participant in this too!

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