Transitional Seasons

On May 13, 2020

Wolford Bodysuit, AGOLDE Denim, Rebecca Minkoff Belt, Aritzia Trench, Aquazzura Mules, Chanel Handbag

In Alberta, the first stage of reopening is happening, and while I’m admittedly not going to be lining up to go anywhere anytime soon, it’s positive to see things start to open up again. Since I’ll be staying close to home I thought I’d share another round of what I’m reading, cooking, and overall, what I’m doing to keep busy.

To spice things up around here I’ve been planning themed nights, and last night was the first. We did Greek for dinner, pulling out some of my favourite recipes, alongside a new one, and whoa, best. meal. ever. I used Half Baked Harvest’s Chicken Souvlaki Bowls to make the chicken skewers (first time using this chicken recipe, it was delish) and her recipe to make the Homemade Naan Bread (I’ve made her naan bread many times before and it’s unreal). I used Erin Ireland’s recipe for World’s Best Greek Potatoes, (also have made before and are insanely tasty). Ina Garten’s Greek Salad is hands down my favourite and is a regular in my rotation. Everything was beyond, the flavours paired so well together and I think it’s fair to say this was one of the best meals I’ve made.

Sheltering at home has given me some time to sit down and read, and I’ve definitely been taking advantage. I just finished The German Midwife (really enjoyed this, not mind blowing but an enjoyable read), as well as The Nest (it was meh at best, surprised it had a Heather’s Pick attached to it), and next on my list are American Dirt and When All Is Said: A Novel.

Each season I’ve been narrowing down what is missing in my wardrobe to a couple of items, being extremely conscious of what I’m bringing in. This summer I’m on the hunt for a pair of white woven mules, and these, these, and these are all in contention. I also recently purchased some shorts I’d been eyeing up, and I’m obsessed. Last summer I purchased a dupe pair to see if I’d like the length and I ended up loving the longer inseam.

I feel like it’s getting harder and harder to keep the kids entertained throughout this time, but it’s definitely gotten better since discovering Busy Toddler on Instagram. I’ve also stocked up on sandbox toys and fully plan on sending the kids out to the sandbox as often as possible. The water table we purchased two summers ago is being used on the daily, and has been doing double duty as it’s the perfect vessel for some of the activities I’ve found on Busy Toddler.