HELLO WEEKEND
TGIF! For some reason this week felt especially long...but I think that's always the case post long weekends. Weekends are my fave because it means daddy is home! I loooove seeing him and little Luca hang...seriously warms my heart. And guess what? We booked our flights and air bnb for San Diego!! We'll be there for a week at the end of October so please, please send me tips on what to see and where to go...we'll be staying in the Hillcrest district! If you follow me on snap/insta you'll know that I booked our air bnb because it was close to Trader Joes..lolz.
It's almost officially fall and I've only had two pumpkin spice lattes which is definitely not enough. I did buy some dark jeans with my birthday $$$..I again went with citizens because I love them so much (I got this style in a darker wash...love them!!) I'm also hoping to bake some pumpkin scones and don't worry, I'll share the recipe with you if they turn out yummy!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
XO,
laura
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LUCA'S BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT + THANK YOU CARD
My sweet little lion is almost three months old!! It's hard to believe he was that little. I designed this birth announcement/thank you card and thought I should share it with you all. The photo was shot by our friend Tyson. Isn't it crazy how much Luca has changed...his hair has thinned and has started to turn a lot lighter, and he's gained some rolls. Can't believe he was once a teensy 7lb 13oz...he now is over 14lbs ! Oh, time please slow down.
Happy Thursday!....it's almost the weekend!!!!!
XO,
laura
THAI NOODLE BOWLS
Kids are going back to school today and it's raining in my city...looks like summer is on its way out! I don't know about you, but there's something about this time of year that makes me want to get my butt in gear health wise. I guess I'm trying to make up for months of eating ice cream in the summer, ha. Any of you in the same boat??
I told James that after Labour Day I want to eat a lot better and figure out an exercise plan...slowly but surely. A good place to start is with these Thai Noodle bowls. The recipe is from Oh She Glows cookbook, which I highly recommend as everything I've made from it has been so yummy!
These bowls are healthy, filling AND delicious. A perfect recipe to kick my butt back into healthy gear.
THAI NOODLE BOWL
Serves 4
Ingredients:
For the sauce-
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp + 1 tsp tamari
- 2 tsp sugar
For the salad-
- 4 oz soba noodles (found in the asian section of your grocer)
- 1 bag frozen shelled edamame beans (I could not find shelled at Costco or superstore..I ended up buying shelled ones, defrosting them and then shelling them...not ideal because it takes a long time ha!)
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 4 green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Directions:
- Combine sauce ingredients and mix well. You can use a food processor but I just whisked everything and it came together easily.
- Cook the soba noodles according to package. Once done, rinse immediately under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the vegetables in and then the sauce. Give it a good mix.
Enjoy!!!
Happy Tuesday,
XO,
laura
HELLO SEPTEMBER
Oh, hey there September! I cannot believe it is S E P T E M B E R!!!! I know I say that every month but seriously...it's September and my baby will be THREE MONTHS OLD very soon! I'm sad to see summer go but we're getting to my favourite season...fall!
Bring on the pumpkin spice lattes (or these amazing pumpkin spice muffins...or these melt in your mouth pumpkin spice cookies), jacket weather, cozy blankets and leaves! James and I just started watching Stranger Things, and I'm so happy I waited because this time of year, I'm always craving a novel or show that's a little bit scary.
This month I'm also looking forward to going on some hikes with the Lion. We tried out our ergo in the August but it was waaaaay too hot so now that it's cooled down, I can't wait to get out and explore.
Another thing I'm looking forward to is the launch of our GT Westhills campus!! If you live out in the Westshore, be sure to check it out...we launch Sunday, September 11th at 10am in the new Belmont High School.
Oh September, I have a feeling you're going to be a good one!
XO,
laura
PRINTABLE SEPTEMBER 2016 CALENDAR
Oh wow, September is TOMORROW! I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival as I love all things September. Changing leaves, sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, a non-sweaty baby...HELLO!
So as per usual, I've made you a September calendar to help you with your fall planning! I don't know about you, but September always kicks my butt into full on planning mode and this year is no different. We have students right now, so meal planning is a must! Now that I'm 30, I want to get back on the exercise bandwagon because I'm not gonna say no to a Pumpkin Cream Cheese muffin..haha. Oh, and I'm also redesigning my blog this month and will be back helping with Dream Women at GT because it's fall time and I just can't not fill my calendar... :)
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Happy last day of August!
XO,
laura