Runs on Coffee and Cream

I'm longing for sunshine, warm days, and not wearing layers of clothing. We're barely getting spring and I freeze at night because I refuse to put my furnace back on. I'm itching to open windows for fresh air and to wear shoes without socks.

More than likely this is pushing me towards my mermaid obsession... I'm wanting to live at the beach, the sun on my skin, and sand under my toes. I want to spend afternoons swimming in the lake and lounging on a beach towel.


Clockwise from top left:
1. Mermaid Hair Tank
2. Mermaid Glass
3. Majestically Awkward Tank
4. Mermaid Blanket
5. Mermaid Pouch

Not only do I have a mermaid theme going, but it seems a teal-theme as well. Come on sunshine! I want spring and summer!

xo Jen

I love notebooks, smooth-writing pens, and stickers. I have a serious addiction to stationery. Now add in the fact that I'm badly wanting sunny and warm weather, and Chapters' new stationery collection is pretty darn perfect for me.




I plan on treating myself to a new notebook and some new pens soon. The rainy weather we've been having has me wanting to surround myself in sunshine items!

xo Jen

The theme of April seems to be 'waiting for warm weather and sunny days'. This post is no different.

Bath and Body Works

I had the chance to go wander around Bath and Body Works recently and I spent a long time smelling all their new scents. I fell in love with so many. Surprisingly I fell for more of their body products than candles this time around. They've released a bunch of summer-themed products; aloe gel lotions, coconut scents, body scrubs. I plan on impatiently waiting for a sale where I can use a coupon on top of the sale to go coconut and pineapple crazy!


Smoothies

We've been on a smoothie kick in our household lately. Fresh fruit, frozen fruit, leftover almond milk or yogurt close to expiry, chia seeds. It's been an easy way to include some fruit into our diets and use up random ingredients from our fridge. I've experimented with green smoothies in the past but we no longer have kale or spinach on hand. We buy different greens since we share them with our pet turtles. But after seeing this super handy graphic, I'm realizing there's nothing stopping me from trying green smoothies with the other lettuce we have on hand.


What have you been loving lately?
xo Jen

It's hard to believe tomorrow is the first day of Summer since Spring went by so quickly. I'm really looking forward to Summer this year. It's our first entire Summer we're in our house and it's incredibly nice to have a yard for barbecuing, gardening, relaxing, and bonfires. I have plans for toasting marshmallows and sipping sangria during Summer evenings.


Summer To Do List:
- day trip to North Bay
- picnics at Moonlight beach and Bell Park
- lots of swimming
- camping
- bonfires and s'mores
- ice cream dates
- shop at the local market


What do you have planned for the Summer? I just want to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather as much as possible because Autumn creeps up fast here.
xo Jen

Well, we are back to summer weather here! Our apartment is hot and I'm living off popsicles. Even though the heat is making my place sticky, I'm loving the sunshine! At work I'm lucky to have giant windows along the front of the store so the sunshine just pours in. It instantly lifts my mood.

This wonderful weather has me wanting to throw a small party with drinks and snacks.


Cake Vodka


Fish Bowl Punch


Apples Nachos


S'mores Dip


Cookie Dough dip

I need a reason to make one of these dips because if I don't have company over I'd probably eat it all myself.... with a spoon haha. Also, I need to try the Cake vodka. I'm not a big drinker and lately when I do have a drink, it's a glass of wine. But cake flavoured vodka?!?! It sounds like my kind of alcohol.

What are your favourite summer recipes?

xo Jen

Yesturday was the first day of Spring. The weather has been insanely beautiful. We're having Summer-like weather. The sun has been shining and it's warm enough to go out in shorts. I'm loving being barefoot around the apartment and sleeping with the window open.

I'm very excited for this season and nice weather. I want to go out for more walks, hikes, and rollerblading. I'm looking forward to movie drive-in dates and garage sales!



I'm also looking forward to Easter. I can't wait to make some Easter-themed treats. Or to try some new crafts.



Now I have an urge to go bake. Too bad I have to work this evening. I'm thinking I'll be bringing my notebook with me to make some to-do lists!

xo Jen