I hope everyone had a great week. Thanks for checking out my weekly series, Week in Review, posted every Friday. Enjoy a recap of how the week went down and tell me about yours.
1) What’s gotten my attention this week?
Instant Pot. We got a great deal on an Instant Pot on Cyber Monday. My husband and I had both been wanting one, but I admit I was bit intimidated. After the first meal though, I was sad we had gotten one a long time ago. We cooked a roast in about 45 minutes. We were able to sear the outside and then cook it in the same pan. It was the most tender meat we have ever made.
So on we went to make pulled pork, mac and cheese, and soup. Needless to say, we have totally bought into to this thing. It’s going to be a staple in our kitchen.
2) What blog should you check out?
The Polymath Ideal. Sanjay is a Renaissance man with a background in finance and economics. His posts may vary from stock market talk to book reviews to current events. No matter what the topic is though, the post is interesting, entertaining, and thought provoking. Most of all though his blog is intelligent without being pretentious. Check it out.
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3) What’s been going on this week?
An anniversary. The hubs and I have been married for 7 years. Some days it feels like 7 seconds and some days it feels a lot longer. I think it directly correlates to how much sleep I’ve gotten! We didn’t do much to celebrate this week though because we are waiting until Star Wars comes out. Woot woot!!!
4) What’s going on this weekend?
Lady Gaga. My sister and one of our lifelong friends have tickets to the Lady Gaga concert. I’m not a huge fan. I’m going with the very best company though and know she puts on a great show.
What do I wear though? Seriously. Help me!
5) Did you miss this post?
You know you’re getting old when. . . This was published around this time last year, but is still true now.
Thanks for reading. How was your week? Tell me, what are you up to this weekend?
– Lacey
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Today it got cold in a hurry! Have fun seeing Lady GaGa. She does put on a good show!
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Have fun this weekend 🙂
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Thank you! You doing anything this weekend?
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Not really, putting Christmas decorations up maybe ☺️
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Awww, happy anniversary babe ❤
I love your wedding photo!
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Thanks!
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I love you Lacey!! Congrats on your anniversary. Yay. Many blessings of joy and abundance for you and your whole family. I’ll be in a class this weekend to help me lift up in consciousness of love and healing. Getting ready for a retreat next week too, where I’ll be entirely off line!!
Blessings, have a great weekend Debbie
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On love unplugged time and I love that you get yours in on the reg. It’s so good for us. Have a great weekend Debbie!!
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Congrats on 7 years anniversary
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Thank you thank you
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Wear something unique and flamboyant to the concert…you’ll fit right in! Seriously they say the people watching is as good as her awesome concerts. May the force be with you!
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Thanks! Flamboyant is the opposite of me and my style. I’m going with a biker jacket, skinny jeans and tall boots. Not crazy but edgier than usual me
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How was the concert? Did you color outside the lines just a little bit?! 😉
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Thanks for asking 🙂 I little bit. I went to a thrift store and got a biker jacket. I wore that with some skinny jeans and tall boots. My young hip niece did my hair and make up. Nothing crazy but a little edgier than usual.
How was your weekend??
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That sounds fun and a lovely date night! Mellow weekend here…have been “challenged” to cook vegan for my hub. I’m learning a lot!! Mostly about the huge range of meatless meat-type products out there.
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My husband tried a vegan diet for a few months recently. I didn’t mind because I like the challenge. We ended up using lots of lentils. Good luck! I can’t wait to see what comes out of your kitchen 🙂
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Yes so far with the adults it’s definitely doable, harder with the boys. I already use lots of unusual plant-based protein (lentils being one), but am trying different techniques with vegetables and subbing in (roasted butternut squash and black bean tacos). Eggs are the hardest…haven’t figured that out yet
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Oh yeah the kids. They are the harder ones. Tofu and turmeric for scrambled egg texture and color maybe?
And yum. Now I want some of those tacos!
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I have never heard of an Instant Pot. I need that!!!
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It’s legit amazing.
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Happy Anniversary Lacey! Everything finally boils down to how much of sleep you have got and how you feel from within. So true. 🙂
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Thank you, and yes that seems to be true. Sleep is the real key to happiness!
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Josh has not stopped talking about Star Wars for MONTHS! We can’t wait to see it either! Happy Anniversary!
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We are so excited. Will he see it in the theater more than once you think?
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Love your “your know you’re getting older…” post Lacey!! so true! And fun about the instant pot!! our kids all use one. 45 minutes for a roast sounds amazing! And– Happy Anniversary!! Love seeing your wedding photo. hugs hugs!
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It seems amazing so far. Is it something you’re interesting in using? I’m still a bit scared of it . . .
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I know Lacey!! I’ve never used a pressure cooker and can see me blowing a hole in our ceiling!! But it sounds like you’ve got it down! xox
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Hahahaha blowing a hole in the ceiling. Yes I’m scared of that too. I think it’ll take a while for me to get the hang of it and comfortable using it.
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Sounds like you’re off to a good start Lacey… xox
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