π©βπ³ Easy Recipes that Gather People π₯° Making Life Simple and Tasty π Ringing in the NEW Southern Belle
π Celebrate the Ordinary
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Hi, Sweet Friend! As July begins to wind down, I hope you've noticed something. Not a perfectly organized pantry. Not a spotless kitchen. Not a home that suddenly looks like it belongs in a magazine. Something much quieter than that. I hope you've noticed that your life feels just a little easier.
Those little moments matter. Because this month was never about accomplishing one giant project. It was about creating enough margin to enjoy your own life. That's worth celebrating. π This Week's Meal PlanMondayβ Tuesdayβ Wednesdayβ Thursdayβ Fridayβ Weekendβ Some weeks are for cooking. Some weeks are for using what you already have. Both count. And, at the end of the month... don't buy new; try to see how much you can make with what you have left! Three Things to Prep Todayπ₯¬ Give Your Refrigerator a Fresh Start
π§ Create a Snack Box
One little box you'll be grateful to grab this week. (My new car snack box: chicken slices, grapes or dates stuffed with peanut butter, and parmesan cheese squares.) π Mix One Favorite DressingWhether it's New Ranch or a simple vinaigrette, one homemade dressing makes healthy lunches almost effortless. Tiny Tending Listβ‘ Wash one load of kitchen towels. β‘ Freeze leftovers before they disappear. β‘ Refill your favorite pantry staple. β‘ Put fresh flowersβor greenery from outsideβinto a vase. β‘ Light a candle during one ordinary dinner this week. Grocery ListKeep it simple this week.
Sometimes the best grocery list is the shortest one. I wanted to share one thing I'm participating in! I know hearing the words "Christmas" is a bit jarring, but stick with me! That's why I'm so excited to invite you to Christmas in July Craft Party, a FREE 3-day online event happening July 26β28 with a kick-off party July 25. (I know I'm sending this on the 26th!) I'll be one of over 25 presenters sharing ideas to help make this Christmas your most organized, creative, and enjoyable one yet. I'll even be teaching my Holistic Hosting System! Very excited about it. Whether you love crafting, decorating, planning ahead, creating handmade gifts, baking, or simply making Christmas feel a little more magical, there's something here for everyone. Throughout the event, you'll discover ideas for: β¨ Handmade gifts and Christmas crafts β¨ Christmas planning and organization β¨ Elf ideas and family traditions β¨ Holiday recipes and entertaining β¨ Cricut, laser, paper crafting, and more There will also be daily giveaways, live panels with presenters, and plenty of Christmas inspiration. Best of all? It's completely FREE to attend. π Grab your free ticket here: https://christmasinjulycraftparty.com/ref/sweetpealifestyle/β I hope you'll join me! I'd love to have you there. This Week's Little ReminderOrdinary days become meaningful because of how we choose to live them. Not because they're extraordinary. But because we were fully present for them. Here's to celebrating the ordinary. From my table to yours, Ashley |
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π©βπ³ Easy Recipes that Gather People π₯° Making Life Simple and Tasty π Ringing in the NEW Southern Belle
Hi, friend! A funny thing has been happening around here lately. I've stopped thinking of my home as one giant project. Instead, I've started thinking of it as a quiet teammate. Every time I put something away instead of setting it down... Every time I refill the olive oil before it's empty... Every time I wash the tablecloth after dinner instead of "later"... Every time I peel another sticky note off my garden door... My home gets a little easier to live in. Those tiny rituals don't just...
Hi, Sweet Friend! One of my favorite compliments is when someone says, "How do you make dinner seem so easy?" The truth? It isn't because I'm a better cook. π It's because I rarely start at five o'clock. By the time dinner rolls around, the lettuce is already washed. The chicken is already cooked. The dressing is already mixed. The vegetables are already chopped. Those tiny decisions I made earlier in the week quietly remove dozens of little roadblocks. That's the kind of margin we're...
Hi, Sweet Friend! Yesterday, I lit a candle before I made dinner. Not because anyone was coming over. Not because I was filming a video. Not because it was a special occasion. Just because I was home. And it reminded me of something I've been thinking about all month: The quiet magic of everyday rituals. I think we've gotten so used to saving beautiful things. The "good" dishes. The linen napkins. The candles. The cloth tablecloth. The fancy tea. The beautiful serving bowl. We tuck them away...