I spent last weekend in Santa Fe, New Mexico!

I’ve been part of a mother’s group that meets on Zoom for over a year now, and I met 7 of the other women from the group in Santa Fe for a long weekend adventure.

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Did you know you can make classic beef & barley soup really easily in the Instant Pot?! This soup recipe is packed with flavor, has barely any prep time, and is SO comforting.

It’s plenty filling on its own, or serve with a side salad and a hunk of crusty bread for an extra cozy and filling meal. 

Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup with Barley

I absolutely love the texture of this Instant Pot soup!

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Hey friends! Earlier this week, I did something fun: my annual sunrise run around the DC cherry blossoms!

For this year’s adventure I recruited my friend Katie to join me, and we drove into the city around 6am on Wednesday morning so we could be at the tidal basin by sunrise. 

We were in the city by 6:15, but had some issues parking (the spot I had planned on at the start of Hains Point was blocked off – not sure why, maybe for the upcoming cherry blossom festival?) so I was glad we got there extra early.

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Looking for a delicious dairy free breakfast option that feels a little fancy (but is super easy to make)? Try this almond milk French toast! The prep time and cook time are both really quick, so it comes together in no time.

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Hey friends – how goes it? It’s been kind of a chaotic week over here – the kids are back at school (after being out almost all of last week with a stomach bug), but the time change has thrown off our whole routine and everyone is a bit grumpy and out of sorts.

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Is there anything more comforting than homemade chicken noodle soup? What about chicken soup that’s even easier to make (thanks to a slow cooker)?

This crockpot chicken noodle soup recipe is cozy, flavorful, and packed with veggies and fresh herbs.

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Well my friends, it has been a bit of a hot mess of a week – both kids came down with a stomach bug Tuesday night and… yeah.

It’s been rough for everyone. So many loads of laundry.

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This scrambled egg sandwich recipe brings together three of my favorite things: caprese salad, eggs, and sandwiches! Soft scrambled eggs and mozzarella cheese pair beautifully with bright sliced tomato and herby fresh basil.

It’s quick and easy to make: a perfect healthy breakfast recipe for any day of the week!

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This slow cooker chicken cacciatore is the classic family-favorite meal of your dreams, but made even easier in the crockpot! The chicken comes out super tender, and the veggie-packed tomato sauce is delicious served over a bed of pasta.

It’s super savory, saucy, tasty, and easy!

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Hey friends! Popping in today with some Things I’m Loving Lately… and also one thing I’m really NOT loving lately – more on that at the end of the post. 

Let’s do this!

Things I’m Loving Lately 
1) Reading

I have been on a reading TEAR lately.

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Super flavorful blackened salmon tacos are a healthy dinner idea for any time of year (they can be made on the stovetop or on the grill)! They’re topped with mango habanero salsa for a bit of sweet heat and shredded red cabbage for added crunch.

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Hey friends! I’ve got all sorts of randomness for you today, so I’m wrapping it up into a “life lately” post. Let’s get to it! 

First up: some good eats recently! Matt’s parents were in town visiting over the weekend (they arrived Thursday evening and left Sunday after lunch), and it was great to see them.

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Did you know you can make tender, juicy chicken drumsticks in the crockpot? These slow cooker chicken drumsticks are super easy to make, and feature a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce.

Serve these with your favorite sides for a delicious meal that’s perfect for any occasion – whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a fancier event!

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These chickpea chocolate chip cookies are gluten free and so easy to make!

Made with chickpea flour and other tasty, mostly wholesome ingredients, these cookies are a fabulous snack or healthy dessert. They even have hints of banana and coconut flavors in them – yum!

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Hey friends! I decided to do a throwback style post today and write about a fun run I had recently!

(I know I have been writing a little more about running lately since I’m training for a half marathon in mid March, but usually just as a mention within a post about something else.)

I used to do running recap posts all the time back in the day when I posted more frequently, and sometimes I miss doing more quick, casual posts like that!

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Need a simple, nutritious side dish that takes just a few minutes to throw together? This roasted zucchini and squash recipe is the perfect sheet pan side dish!

With just 5 basic ingredients and a super quick prep time, this will be your new go-to roasted vegetable dish.

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Hello my friends! 

Sharing some random life snapshots in today’s post. First up in some very important news: we got new placemats for Christmas.

What do you think?

I love the color – our old ones were plain navy and these brighten up the room a bit, as well as being much easier to clean/wipe off than the old ones were (our old ones had lots of holes as part of the woven pattern which was very annoying for spills).

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If you’re a vegetarian or just trying to eat less meat, you’ll love these high protein vegetarian snacks! They’re a great way to up your daily protein intake and stay energized throughout the day. Of course, they’re delicious, too!

Even if you aren’t vegetarian, these meatless snacks are tasty, nutritious, and easy to make.

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These crispy baked salmon bites are easy to make in the oven and so delicious! They’re tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside, with the perfect amount of flavor.

Enjoy these salmon nuggets on their own, or serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.

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This walnut cranberry chicken salad is all the right things: creamy, crunchy, lightly sweet, and tangy.

It’s super easy to make, yet it packs tons of flavor. With walnuts, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and plenty of fresh herbs, this chicken salad recipe is totally crave-worthy!

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