Lendy Lately

How's your week going so far?  As you can see I am having a much better week. I have been catching up with chores (mostly lots of laundry), clearly enjoying mama and Luna time and catching up with friends because last week's dental fiasco took me completely out of the game.  It's good to be back. Being in recovery gave me the green light to catch up on some reading and TV binging.  It was painful, but nice--if that makes any sense. Here's what else I have been up to lately...

We recently went to Disney on Ice, and it blew us away! Disney--you always have a way of sweeping us away with your magic. Totally worth it. My only suggestion would be to dress the kids up in Disney gear you already own and let them take a Disney toy from home this way you don't have to make any unnecessary purchases.  

I will be traveling next week so I am in full preparation mode.  I have made my packing list, outfits, and re-read this post about on How to Prepare for a Creative Retreat.

We have been watching the Santa Clarita Diet. At first, I clicked on it because I love Drew Barrymore (Isn't she everyone's dream friend!?). When we watched the first episode, my husband and I both thought what the heck is this, but then we couldn't stop laughing. Warning: If your are not into weird and bloody, this show may not be for you.

I am reading The Trespasser and it is a serious page turner, and I'll admit another of my guilty pleasures is reading this magazine every month. 

I have been sneaking off to my local Thrift Town because I am in search of all white dinnerware similar to these.  It is also a great place to find Disney tees and so much more. I bought Luna this Disney Princess tee and a few others for 70 cents each. I haven't posted a thrift store haul in awhile, but here is my last one. 

We reorganized our office to suit my work-at-home needs (special thanks to my awesome husband). A trip to The Container Store is about to go down.  I like this clear desk collection and this monitor riser is beautiful. 

Friday Favorites

Happy Mother's Day weekend! What are you up to this weekend? My husband has a few things up his sleeve so I am not sure what we are doing this weekend.  Whatever it is, as long as I am with him and Luna, I will be complete.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are this week's favorites...

Favorite Quote: Be the person that makes others feel special.  Be known for your kindness and grace.-via Pinterest

Favorite Beauty: MyChelle Hydrating Mist -via Amazon.  I tested this out at my local Sprouts and it made my face feel amazing.  

Favorite Wanderlust: Lake + a book -via Landetliv. Looks dreamy to me! 

Favorite Recipe to Try: Paleo Jicama Tacos -via The Paleo Paparazzi.  These spicy sausage tacos look so good.  They remind me of these at Lolo in San Francisco.  

Favorite Accessory: Horoscope Pin Set -via The Loft

Favorite Thrift store Find: Bailey's vintage sugar bowl (set) -via VestedInterest. I found the cute sugar bowl below at my local thrift store for 99 cents, and I cannot wait to plant a little succulent. 

Favorite Song of the Week: Until the end of time by Justin Timberlake

Thrift Store Haul + Current Reads

Last week Luna and I went thrifting, and I had a goal in mind to look for dumbbells or kettle bells.  I read somewhere thrift stores are a great place to find workout gear. Here's what we came home with (I linked the current prices):

• 15lb dumbbell $1.99
• Nike backpack $1.99
• Mickey Mouse jump rope $0.25
• Indoor bowling set for $2.99
• Polar Express book for $1.50
• Go Dog Go book $0.25
• Put Me in the Zoo book $0.25
• Vintage hair barrettes $1.50  

I am happy with everything I bought, and to be giving these things new use in our home. 

Besides the new thrift store books we are also reading a few other books.  I am currently reading, The Homegrown Paleo Cookbook, Faithful Place (I am going through a Tana French phase), Small Victories, and Running Like a Girl. 

Luna's current favorite books are The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbach Goes to School, Time to Pee! (she likes the book more than potty training!), Pepper & Poe, and Leonardo the Terrible Monster (she going through a Mo Willems phase). 

Library Haul + Thrifting

We recently took our monthly trip to the library so I wanted to share what Luna and I are reading these days. Also, here's another library tip, when all the popular books are unavailable in regular print, always check the large print section.   

I am currently reading All The Light We Cannot See along with everyone else who is raving about this book. As you may be able tell by the cover, it is in large print--score! 

At Home in The Whole Food Kitchen is a beautiful vegetarian cookbook, and I cannot wait to give some recipes a try like this roasted fig and raspberry tart with toasted almond crust. 

I watched the Being Mortal documentary, and when the book came out I knew I wanted to read it. I also found this one in the large print new releases section of the library.

I am a big fan of Judy Blume, and  therefore, In the Unlikely Event has been on my hold requests for months. I really hope Judy doesn't disappoint me! Lastly, Astonish Me which was recently in my Friday Favorites because I have been dying to read this one.  I can't help it I love ballerinas!

For Luna's library books, I place a ton of books on hold because I know some will be a hit or a miss. Since I checked out a gazillion books for her, I am only highlighting the books she instantly took a liking to. 

Don't let the Pigeon Stay Up Late (she likes all the Pigeon books because they're funny), Count with Maisy,  Polar Bear's Underwear, Bear and Duck and Flora and the Flamingo.

Another great place to find books are thrift stores. I currently purchased some seasonal books for 49 cents each!

My best finds at the thrift store were the Nancy Drew books, an Eileen Fisher skirt for $2 bucks (Nordstrom has them for over $100) and the marble canister. Marble is everywhere right now so I was super excited to find a high quality marble piece for $7 bucks. 

My search for books lead me to some great finds, and I am so excited to keep searching for Nancy Drew books for Luna's collection.