Lately / Meal Plan

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Hey all! It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted on here – I’ve been super busy with starting a new job, moving, and trying to get this whole “adult” thing figured out! Here’s what I’ve been up to lately and what we’re cooking this week – I wanted to be sure to share because we tried several new recipes that we really enjoyed.

We’ve been up to a lot in the past few months, so I’ll try to recap the past few months concisely!

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Our trusty van died, so we had to unexpectedly get TWO cars (since I needed one for work, too) – a Prius that is in great shape and a Jeep Compass that is turning out to be a lot more time and money than we originally expected. I also had to buy a new computer after mine totally stopped working, so I guess it’s a good thing that we’re a two-income household right now, hah!

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We celebrated 1 year of marriage, and also recently visited the place where Scott proposed. It’s one of our favorite spots, especially when all the autumn foliage is out!

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We’ve been enjoying lots of late summer and autumn things, like camping and apple picking. The weather this autumn has been GORGEOUS, so I’ve been enjoying the sun and warmth!

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We really liked the Parmesan Crusted Chicken and the Zuppa Toscana – I’d recommend both recipes! (Note: we rarely follow these recipes exactly. We typically modify them to make them easier or fit what we have on hand better.)

Floral Romper

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I don’t have too many rompers in my closet, but every time I put this one from BooHoo on, I think about getting some more! I love that they are just as easy as throwing on a dress (who else is too lazy to match two pieces of clothing?), but they offer a lot more freedom of movement, which is perfect for summer adventures! I wore this outfit on a date night to the drive-in recently, so I added these cute red smoking flats from Old Navy to make the look a little more put-together but still comfortable.

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This romper has a few details that make it just perfect: I love the floral pattern and ruffled sleeves, and – best of all – it has pockets! Any piece of clothing I own that has pockets will automatically get twice as much wear as a similar item without them because I think they are so convenient. The romper also has a super cute open back! I’ve recently been obsessed with Forever21s new line of strappy sports bras, so I thought one would pair really nicely with the romper. I love the strappy back because it looks intentional like a bralette but offers much more support!

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You can shop this look using the widget below. The romper and shoes are both from last year, but I’ve linked some similar ones below for you!

Lately / Meal Plan

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Hope you all had a great holiday weekend! Scott and I began dating on the 4th of July, so it’s always one of my favorite holidays. (We celebrated our 4th dating anniversary this year!) We actually didn’t end up watching any fireworks (except on tv), but we had a great time really relaxing this weekend – it’s been awhile since we’ve had a whole weekend to relax.

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Blueberry picking blueberries on a branch

Blueberry picking blueberries on a branch

We picked blueberries on Saturday when our favorite blueberry farm opened and we had so much fun. We got a ton of blueberries and paid exactly $1. It was a great (cheap) date! If you live in the area, Bowser’s Blueberries isn’t ever crowded, they don’t spray any of their plants, and you can eat as many blueberries as you want while you’re picking!

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Shoes / 3/4 Sleeve Henley / Short Sleeve Blouse (Different Color) / Tank Top / Sweater

I also have a nice little weekend sale haul – H&M had some great deal this weekend! I’ve been on the hunt for some more professional clothes, since I start my first full-time, business casual dress job this week. I got 3 shirts and a sweater for $26 which is an awesome deal. I love H&M for work clothing because the sales are great, they have a lot of nice basics (and fun patterns), and the prices are really reasonable.

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Also, a quick life update: Scott and I found our apartment for next year! I’m SO excited to move to our new place! It’s bigger, has a balcony and a dedicated office, has real (big) windows, and (best of all) it’s not in the basement (which will hopefully mean no more ant infestations. I’m pretty sure they ate through one of the wires in our bathroom. No joke).

Side note: I’m actually posting last week’s meals because at the time I’m writing this, I have absolutely no idea what I’m going to make this week (#realtalk, hah).

Meal Plan / Week of 6-27-16