Wednesday, March 27, 2024

New Home Amazon Faves

Here are some of my favorites from Amazon that have helped us as we've moved into the new house.
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We got this pretty area rug for one of the bedrooms.
I tried a few different pillow covers but this one was the winner for our bed.
I got two of these duvet sets for our guest beds. They are so soft!
We used these for storing some of our daughters' things. It's nice to be able to see what's inside.

We got two of these air purifiers and might add a third. They have been working like a charm and are so quiet.  The app makes it easy to change things up and see how much life the filter has left.


I love this roll up dish drying rack! We don't have to keep a big rack on the counter or store it under the sink. It rolls up when not in use and is great for cleaning veggies too.



                                                       roll up dish drying rack
I've been using these oven liners for a long time. They help keep the over (and toaster oven) clean and catch any spills.
I got this 3 pack of storage bags for holiday decor. The windows are helpful to see what's inside.  Bags are so much lighter and easier to handle than the stiff plastic storage totes I used to use.
 
We are using these bronze shower curtain hooks in our second bath.



We have a tiny shower so we got this curved shower curtain rod to maximize the space.



This waffle weave shower curtain came in different sizes so we could get just what we needed for the stall shower.




                                         waffle weave stall shower curtain
We needed a place for our shower essentials and this 2-pack caddy has been working out great and the suction cups are holding strong.


I got this adhesive paper towel holder for the laundry room. It also has hardware if you'd prefer to hang it that way.


I needed a new jewelry storage solution and these trays hold all of my jewelry perfectly.  I can keep it in a drawer or closet so it's out of the way in my smaller space.


I had Laura from Everyday Edits' voice in my head (but too late!) that you should always put your extension cords in before your bed is moved in.  We ordered these after the fact and they've been working out great for charging and power.  They work well in tight spaces because the plug is flat.

I thought this wooden scoop would be perfect for Willow's dry food.  It's 1/4 cup measuring cup and looks nice out on the counter with her jar of food.


I wanted some coordinated but not super matchy mugs for the kitchen. Love them!

These adhesive towel hooks have been a good solution under the kitchen sink for the dish towel and in the bathroom for hand towels.
Our "new" washing machine didn't smell fresh (that's putting it mildly) so I've been trying all kinds of things to clean it.  These tablets have amazing reviews and have been helping.

One of the first things we changed out after painting the house was all of the switch plates. I liked the simple architectural detail of them.

switch plate cover

Of course we needed the matching outlet covers as well.

wall plate cover

I've been walking to yoga and needed a water bottle with a handle. This one came highly recommended and it's been great for keeping my water cold plus it fits in a car cup holder if I want to take it in the car.

Another thing we switched out was the porch light. This one has a dusk to dawn feature so we don't have to worry about turning it on and off every day. There's also a motion sensor and it has a plug for outdoor displays.  It made a huge difference!


These are the bulbs we got for the light.

We recently got new outdoor lights for our patio and needed something to hang them with.  I can't believe how strong these hooks are.  

What's been in your Amazon cart lately?

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Moving Day!!

It's been awhile since I posted but I'm back and sharing our moving day experience.  We moved last month and have been busy fixing up the new place and exploring the area. Here's how moving day went.

First, some photos of the old house as we were preparing to move.  We sold the dining room set and rug.
The basement was clearing out and getting packed up.
Willow was being a big help, as usual.
The kitchen was mostly packed but I took a break for some breakfast before the movers arrived.
We set up a safe room for Willow during the move and I had one set up for her at the new house too.    She wasn't happy about it but it kept us from losing her!
The movers arrived...yes we had some snow.
Our bedroom, about to be packed up.
City Girl #1's bedroom all cleared out.
I hung out in here a lot during the move to try and reassure Willow from outside the door and to keep out of the movers' way.   Do I look as stressed as I felt?
City Girl #2's room. We sold the buyers' her wall unit.
The empty family room...
...and kitchen.
Empty living room!
"Someone"cried the entire trip to the new house and hid under the vanity in her new safe room. The move-in was extremely quick and efficient.  I think it helped that we had moved a lot of our stuff over the weeks before we moved in and I was pretty organized with the boxes.   Then the 'fun' began of unpacking and trying to figure out where everything will fit.
It didn't take long for Miss Willow to come out and explore her new digs (after the movers left of course!)
We went back to the old house a few days later to give it a good cleaning and get rid of any last minute trash, etc.   All done cleaning/moving=happy(tired) sellers!
Saying my final farewell to this house. We'll miss it but we're excited for our new home and adventure!!  
Phew, sure glad that is OVER!!  More house content to come!

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

{Soup Series} Creamy "Chk-n" Gnocchi Soup-Dairy Free

 I'm back with another soup recipe. This one was so good, we had it on Christmas. It's easy to make but feels special and decadent at the same time.  It's also super creamy without any dairy.



Ingredients

1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in boiling water for a few hours
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 medium red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup riced cauliflower
1-2 cups raw spinach (or kale)
3 small carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 (18oz) package of potato gnocchi
2 meatless chicken breasts (I use Don't be a Chicken brand)
Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes(optional)

To make:
Serves 4-6
  • Start by soaking your cashews in boiling water for a few hours or overnight.
  • Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, cauliflower & celery in a large stock pot with some water or olive oil until onions are translucent
  • Microwave the "chicken" patties until defrosted and cut into bite size pieces, add to the stock pot and cook through 
  • Add spices to taste. I usually add 1/2-1 tsp of each onion, garlic, Italian seasoning to start. Season with salt & pepper. 
  • Add vegetable broth and bring to a low boil
  • Add gnocchi and cook for about 5 minutes, then reduce heat to simmer
  • Drain soaked cashews and blend with 1 cup of water until smooth
  • Add the blended cashews to the pot and stir on low heat
  • Add spinach (or kale) and cook until wilted
  • Check for seasonings and serve.  Add some crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick!
Enjoy!

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Another Winter Trader Joe's Haul

 I'm back from our big move!  We're still unpacking and trying to organize everything but the move went pretty smoothly and we're settling in so it's time for another TJ's haul.  Trader Joe's is always coming out with new products or I find something we haven't tried yet. 

I've been on an olive kick lately and these Garlic & Jalapeño Stuffed Olives are delicious. They aren't too spicy and are full of flavor. I like slicing them up on a salad.
I hadn't tried the Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon before. It wasn't my favorite..too many bones and just not my thing.
Mr. Click loves the Dark Russet Kettle Cooked Potato chips.
Hena from The Story of Us told me about the Five Seed Almond Bars...they are so tasty and great with a cup of coffee in the afternoon.  They remind me of a cross between a granola bar and a cookie with a nice hint of cinnamon.
The little bag of A Handful of Dark Chocolate Pretzels is a nice size to keep around.  Just enough!
I can't believe I had never tried The Black Bean and Cheese Taquitos. They are a fun snack or meal.
I love TJ's seasoning blends. Aglio Olio is new and I'm obsessed!  I'm on my second jar of Green Goddess.
I needed yogurt so I picked up a few. They didn't wow me but were ok.
I always need produced and these are all tried and true favorites from TJ's.


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