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Around here.- Lately...

- Planting a few seeds in the garden with my oldest. She's so excited about growing vegetables and flowers. We normally grow a few peppers, tomatoes, chives, and cilantro on our back porch. I set out a few decorative pots; so that when you step out from the kitchen you can grab your veggies and be on your way. :) I enjoy it and it's pretty simple. - I like simple things.

-I have a few perennials in my flowerbed. Some have started blooming and we bought a few seeds to add in. I've been pulling up a few weeds that decided to invade our yard. This weekend we mowed and cleaned up the yard a bit. - Spring cleaning begins!

-We enjoyed our trips to the library. We're super excited now that our daughter is reading on her own. The system that we had started using, has really impressed us. We do three daily reading lessons each day. Each lesson takes about 5-10 minutes. I'll include a link in the comment section to the book we've been using to teach our daughter to read if anyone is interested. Just let me know.

-This week our favorite book is- Counting in the Garden by, Kim Parker. It's such a beautiful book. Perfect for Spring and little ones are sure to want to paint their very own garden when you are done reading this lovely book. We have read it several times and it's definitely a book to take along during a park visit or hike. (It also includes counting).

-I've been enjoying making baby food! The little one is still nursing, but we have started her exploring different foods. We space it out; making sure there are no allergic reactions to any new foods. Earlier in the week she tried sweet potato. And this weekend she had avocado. I normally make them in batches and place them in containers in the freezer.

-I've been enjoying healthy smoothies in the morning. Sometimes I'll add in a scoop of protein. Lately, I've also explored a few new recipes. - Baked avocado with egg and bits of bacon crumbled on top. Just add a few spices and bake it for about 20 minutes. - It's so delicious!

- I finally tried a drink off the Starbucks secret menu. I knew about these special drinks; I just never had enough nerve to ask for one. Silly me! - It was delicious and I'm sure I deserved one after such a long week.

-We've been walking more! We recently purchased a double stroller and now walks are a must. - Refreshing, cool, and just so much fun with the girls. We see horses, flowers, buzzing bees, and trains on our walks.


How are you enjoying your Spring days? I'd love to know. Let me know by leaving a comment below. And be sure if your visiting my blog for the first time to please leave me a link to your blog. I'd love to swing by and visit.

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  1. Jennifer HaysApril 7, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Your days remind me so much of my own with a preschooler and a baby. I made my own baby food too, it was fun! So exciting to hear that your big girl is reading! Good for her! I'm glad she enjoys books so much. Thanks for sharing what you've been up to. It sounds like you're all doing really well. Take care and have a good week.

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  2. StephanieApril 7, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Jennifer, thank you so much! You're always so kind. And yes, we're happy that she enjoys books so much. I hope you all have a beautiful week.~

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  3. Midnight CowgirlApril 7, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    The baked avocado looks delicious! I've never tried a drink off of Starbucks' secret menu. How fun!

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    1. StephanieApril 8, 2015 at 12:39 PM

      Thank you! You know, I was just browsing pinterest and came across a few different recipes. I just had to try it and it was delicious. :) And you must try the secret menu!

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  4. UnknownApril 8, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    Having a pretty good spring but it's spring everyday. I'm glad you all are able to get outdoors more and explore with the little one now too. Spring is always so much fun.

    I've never tried a drink off the Starbucks Secret Menu!!!

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    1. StephanieApril 8, 2015 at 12:41 PM

      Oh Dina, I know you are loving the fact or that spring time weather daily! I really must go out there and visit. - How fun would that be?! I'd love you meet you and your adorable son. I think we would get along great!! And the Starbucks secret menu is awesome.- Just type it in on pinterest and you will find so many different drinks. :)

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  5. Tessa Loves CharlotteApril 8, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    Your words and pictures are always so calm and soothing. I wish my life looked a little bit more like this! And Starbucks has a secret menu? I'm definitely going to try ordering from it the next time I'm there! Sounds exciting!

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    1. StephanieApril 8, 2015 at 12:43 PM

      Tessa, you are just so sweet. Thank you so much. Yes, try typing it in on pinterest or even on your web browser and you will find a list of drinks on their secret menu. - I was unaware of this as well. I hope you are enjoying your time with your little one. :)

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