November you guys?! I actually love this time of the year as it is all about Christmas for me very soon 😉 And in 8 days Miss. Avery turns 5!

Highlight of our week was obviously Halloween. Chloe was a princess for dayhome and then changed into another princess dress for trick or treating. Avery was a genie:

I took the girls out for an hour and they did great! It was SO nice out too! We only had 40 kids to our house which seems low.

My meal planning report from last week on Goodfood? I loved it! I liked the meals, they were fairly simple to make and was enough for us four for supper and three lunches – so decent quantities!

Saturday – At a friend’s house

Sunday – Slow Cooker Banh Mi Rice Bowls – Skinny Taste

Monday – Crockpot Chicken Tacos – Chocolate Therapy

Tuesday – Pizza night!

Wednesday – Pesto pasta with shrimp

Thursday – Thai Cashew Chicken – Well Plated

Friday – OUT

This weekend we have Avery’s birthday party, swimming lessons and a get together with friends 🙂

Lindsey

Aside from another busy week the only eventful thing I have to share is falling down the stairs and possibly breaking my toe 🙁 The good news is it is not that painful and most of my normal activities are still okay.

Also, how it is Halloween next week?! I have no idea what Chloe is going to dress up as – it changes daily, and Avery is being a genie. I cannot say I love Halloween but taking the girls trick or treating is a highlight for sure.

Next week we are trying Good Food after a friend gave me a couple free meals to try it – I have not used any meal kit service in a couple years but on a busy week I am excited to have it.

Saturday – Turkey Tacos

Sunday – Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup & cornbread – Cooking Classy

Monday – Spanish Chicken Thighs with Parsley Vinaigrette – GoodFood

Tuesday – Coconut Chicken Fingers & salad – Andi Mitchell 

Wednesday –Sweet & Sour Shrimp with Rice – GoodFood

Thursday – Pancakes and turkey bacon

Friday – Chicken and Veggie Brown Rice Bowls with peanut Sauce – Cooking Classy

Weekend plans include pumpkin carving, birthday party prep and flu shots (shhh don’t tell Avery!).

Lindsey

Jumping right into our week! Highlight of my week was my annual work gala!

Also – the only photo I took to share this week! It is always a fun night – even when it leaves you exhausted the next day! I also may have had one too many drinks 😉

Onto meal planning:

Saturday – Grilled Chicken Sausage and Veggies over Rice – Real Food Dietitians 

Sunday – Greek Mac and Cheese – Skinny Taste

Monday – Peanut Tofu Buddha Bowl – Delish Knowledge 

Tuesday – Honey, Garlic Chicken Drumsticks, Rice & Kale Salad

Wednesday – Roasted Salmon, Potatoes & Asparagus

Thursday – Hawaiian BBQ Pizza – Life Made Simple

Friday – OUT

Weekend plans include a hockey game and some birthday party prep – before Avery’s party sneaks up on me!

Lindsey

Short weeks are my fave 🙂 You blink and it is the weekend again!

Our week highlights:

Avery got her ear pierced. YES EAR. Not EARS. Long story short we will be going back tomorrow for ear #2. Sigh. However, she is now quite excited about finally having an earning 😉

Better photo coming when we have two earrings in 🙂

My Mom and I went to a terrarium workshop for my birthday present from her – we loved how ours turned out! Now to keep mine alive…

And Chloe sporting a new hat from a company I work with:

Oh AND Beautycounter launched their much-anticipated holiday line! It is only available to Band of Beauty Members right now – but public on the 15th – more coming soon but for now you can check it out HERE!

Onto meal planning!

Saturday – Black bean burgers & salad –> if you have yet to try Costco’s black bean burgers you have to add these to your next Costco trip!

Sunday – Souptacular  & biscuits

Monday – Chicken Burrito Bowls

Tuesday – Veggie and Hummus sandwiches & sweet potato fries

Wednesday – Work Event

Thursday – One Pot Vegetarian Spaghetti – Family Food on the Table

Friday – Shrimp Fried Rice – Averie Cooks 

Weekend plans include piercing ear #2, hopefully some outside time and lots of R&R before I head into a few crazy weeks of work!

Lindsey