It’s been a gooood minute since I’ve posted anything to the blog. I have no good excuses. Honestly, I was being lazy - I’m sorry, friends. However I am happy to share since going radio silent, some pretty darn cool things have happened here! Let's see. I was in a wedding and wore make-up for the first time. Ty had a few playdates. We started going to tot time at a local Aquatic Center - Ty loves the water. Lemme see, what else... oh, we were elated to find out Ty is going to be a big God-brother!


To make up for going M.I.A., I will be dropping a couple posts this week to catch you guys up. Just a note, I’ve been holding on to these for a little over a week. Given the recent sadness impacting my community and our society as a whole right now, it just felt right to hold off.

But I digress. First and most exciting to me personally, Tyson turned ONE! Check out some pics and a post about the weather drama that unfolded.

Also, since ditching the bottle, I’ve discovered I have a picky eater on my hands. I’m sharing a few of my go-to recipes that are not only cheap, but also quick.

Oh! I can’t forget about my locs. Hooneeeey, my hair is fabulous. I have been so happy with this transformation. I plan (operative word ‘plan’) to put together a quick video for you guys, but Ty has been clocking 30 minute naps consistently so that might just be a pipe dream. Nevertheless, I will attempt because I feel like I owe you guys!

Alright buds, that’s it for now. I hope you can forgive my absence. I promise I won’t leave you again…ok well, I promise I will try not to leave you again.

Peace

- Do people still say ‘peace?’ Even if they don’t - I stand by that sign-off.

So after much trial and error I’ve found a few simple meals Ty will eat without a fuss.

Orzo and Veggies
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
Avocado Quesadilla
Veggie Soup


So what do your kiddos eat? Share their favorite meals with me!

I have been lucky enough to be able to hide this post baby body under flowing shirts and maxi skirts. However the reality of what I see when I look in the mirror is nothing short of alarming. I have exactly two pairs of jeans that fit properly – exactly two. Surprisingly, I’ve actually grown tired of my own self-loathing diatribe thus finally provoking myself to action.

Enter, the dreaded meal prep plan.

I actually always meal plan for the week. Having a plan for what I am going to cook immensely reduces my stress and gives me some semblance of organization. It also means I don't’ spend countless minutes wandering from aisle to aisle in the grocery store trying to remember if I do in fact still have ground beef in the freezer.

So after sorting through a bunch of recipes I landed on the following menu:

Breakfast: Smoothie and scrambled eggs
Snack: Fresh fruit cup
Lunch: Roasted chicken breast with a veggie medley and brown rice
Snack: Yogurt cup topped with nuts
Dinner: Broiled salmon with roasted carrots and spicy sautéed spinach

I made some adjustments based on our tastes. Yes, I said our tastes. Tony is also, rather reluctantly, enjoying a weeks worth of prepped meals. I will be honest. I have been hungry. Really hungry. But it’s more of the type of hungry you get in your heart when you really have a taste for something and you can’t get it. You guys know what I’m talking about.

But I digress.

Not only have we saved a ton of cash by not eating out, I am also already sleeping better. All that take-out must have been weighing me down more than I realized. So, I am gearing up for next week and I am admittedly not super excited. However, I have no plans on quitting. I am determined to have a body that allows me to run around with my son and look at the mirror with satisfaction instead of sadness. Wish me luck, buds.

If you are interested in the recipes I used, check them out below. Do you guys have any good meal prep ideas? Share em!

Recipes
Roasted Chicken Breast with a Veggie Medley and Brown Rice