The Little Issues E-newsletter #436 – Life, laughter, and plenty of nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my pals! My household’s plans for this weekend took a u-turn because of the loopy climate. We spent virtually 17 hours within the automobile yesterday attempting to get to my brother’s marriage ceremony. Gasoline stations with out energy, bushes down throughout the freeway, nonstop rain and wind, to not point out all of the flash flooding, we lastly rotated and drove again residence late final night time. So, immediately is alllll about sofa time (WHY does driving exhaust an individual a lot?) and hopefully getting a little bit of sunshine on a stroll this afternoon.

I soooo want we may’ve been there, Karl and Marybeth! I like you each tons and might hardly wait to have a good time in particular person quickly.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Baked pumpkin oatmeal is considered one of our favourite fall breakfasts. There’s simply one thing superior about the way in which oatmeal modifications when it’s baked. Virtually like a cake, however not practically so candy, it is a hearty breakfast that all of us take pleasure in.

Chunk-size items of hen are tossed in a mix of oil and spices earlier than being rapidly cooked in a scorching skillet to create these flavorful and juicy Indian chicken bites. Served with cilantro lime rice or mushroom and pepper rice pilaf it is a meal that my complete household loves.

Tender broccoli and wealthy, melt-in-your-mouth cheese convey a lot taste to every broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast. I’ve been craving these for a few weeks now, so it’s time to place them again on our meal plan.

Toasted pearl couscous with spinach, chicken, raisins, pine nuts, and a touch of lemon makes a light-weight, heat, salad-like dish. (And it will get bonus factors for being completely scrumptious when the leftovers are served chilly the subsequent day for lunch!)

I informed my boys we’d do an enormous brunch this weekend, since our enjoyable weekend plans didn’t work out. This French bread stuffed with sausage, eggs, and cheese sounds nearly good proper now.

Oh, my pals, these blueberry lemon bars turned out much more superb than I hoped! With candy bursting blueberries in each chunk of the tangy lemon bars, they proved irresistible for me.

Swiss Roll ice cream begins with a creamy vanilla base swirled with chocolate and layered with bite-size items of Little Debbie Swiss Rolls. I shared this ice cream with my boys a couple of weeks in the past and so they fortunately gave it the thumbs up.

What I’m CRAVING: I am keen on scones and I don’t make them usually sufficient. I’m wishing I had considered one of Christi’s lemon blueberry scones to nibble alongside my espresso this morning!

My FAVORITE THING this week is that this magnetic calendar! It’s easy as might be, and I LOVE it. It’s a terrific measurement and I’ve it on our fridge. The children (and Sean and I too) can see at a look what is occurring every month: journey plans, houseguests, and household dinners are all straightforward to maintain monitor of this fashion.

What I’m READING: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia MD. I discovered this guide fascinating as a science-based learn on methods to extend our healthspan vs lifespan. I didn’t agree with all of it, and infrequently do with books like this, however total I like to recommend the guide. 

The largest takeaways for me have been the reminders that sleep is essential (odds are good that all of us want greater than we expect we do), bodily exercise and power coaching are extra vital than ever as we age, the quantity of protein we eat is extra vital than most of us understand, and psychological well being and emotional well being mustn’t ever be ignored. A lot of widespread sense right here, however the science and analysis behind all of it strengthened it properly.

What I’m LISTENING to: Pontiac by Lyle Lovett. This was the proper enjoyable, enjoyable pay attention final night time as we lastly made our method residence via all of the rain. And when, “If I Had A Boat” began, we each burst out laughing. So, there’s that.

“The Lord himself goes earlier than you and will likely be with you; he won’t ever depart you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid; don’t be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV

Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!

Mary