smoothie

Who else loves smoothies?! I love them but it is SO hard to find somewhere that makes them healthy, you know with real fruit. So I made this super yummy, easy, packed with protein smoothie. No protein powders, just good wholesome ingredients. So here we go! I always make it with strawberries but I am sure you can add just about any fruit you like.

 

Seriously you just throw it all in a blender, and blend to your desired consistency. I use frozen fruit so I don't have to put ice in. The best part of this smoothie is it is so filling. I just drink it in place of breakfast or lunch. Plus don't pretty cups make everything better?! 

 



 

 

Now I am no health food expert. But I did do a little research into the protein of this smoothie. 

 

2 c. Organic Baby Spinach - 10 grams Protein

1/2 c. Bob's Red Mill Organic Old Fashioned Oats - 7 grams Protein

2 c. Organic Frozen Strawberries - 7 grams Protein

1 c. Fairlife Whole Milk - 13 grams Protein

Local Raw & Unfiltered Honey

 



Tips: Always use local raw honey. The health benefits are outstanding if you suffer from allergies. We also love Fairlife Milk. It has 50% less sugar than regular milk and an amazing taste. I know that it looks like A LOT of spinach, but you can not taste it at all!

Hope you enjoy!

xoxo jenn

handwritten love

Handwritten notes have turned to text messages. Handwritten letters have turned to emails or Facebook posts. Handwritten recipes have turned into printed recipes or a Pinterest board.

Things are so much more meaningful when it is handwritten. I want to have something special for my children to look at when they are older. I thought about starting a journal, but unfortunately I think I would stop writing in it eventually. I absolutely love to cook. I also love to cook recipes that my mom used to cook for me. 

So I found these adorable recipe cards on Etsy. $5 and I can print as many as I want for the rest of my life. Which is important because I am writing three copies of each recipe. One for me, one for Hayden, and one for Maddox to be given to them when they move out or get married. I haven't exactly decided when yet.

 

These recipes are what they will have eaten growing up. Their favorite chocolate chip cookies, the snow ice cream we make every snowstorm, the pickles I've canned that they eat like candy, and the handmade rib rub that their daddy made. Some are even what I ate growing up. My Mom's meatloaf, my Great Granny Clete chicken and dumplings, and my Grandpa's famous 7 minute icing. One day I hope they make them for their children and these recipes are passed down. 

What are some of your favorite recipes to make for your family, or that were made for you?
 

xoxo jenn 

netflix

Y'all I LOVE Netflix. I am the type of person who loves to have noise when I'm at home and music only works for so long. Because let's face it the radio ends up playing the same songs over and over again.

So since I know most everyone is always looking for some good series to start I though I'd list ones I have watched and loved! Side note: there will be a wide range of types because I'm complicated 😂 

• Once Upon A Time - Seriously obsessed with this one. All seasons are on Netflix except the current season which returns this Sunday on ABC (or Hulu Monday for other fellow cableless people) 💃🏻

• Friends

• Gilmore Girls & Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life - Such amazing shows, although I need another Year in the Life. Anybody else?

• Charmed

• Lost - We are currently watching this and are on season 3. We are hooked!

•  Pretty Little Liars - I had started the 1st season of this many times and never could quite get into it but once I did I loved it!

• Bones

• Grey's Anatomy

• The Ranch - Such a funny series.

• Stranger Things - If you have not seen it set aside your weekend! Once we starting we couldn't stop. Season 2 is coming this Halloween.

• Sons of Anarchy 

• Breaking Bad 

• Jane the Virgin 

• Young & Hungry - Definitely an adult show, but it is cute and funny.

• Longmire 

• Making a Murderer - This is a documentary but once you turn it on you can't stop. 

• Californication - Absolutely an adult show but pretty good. 

• Santa Clarita Diet 

• Fuller House - Not as good as the original but did it even stand a chance? 

• A Series of Unfortunate Events - I had read these books in Junior High and the series is so cute. My kids loved it!

• New Girl - SO cute! 

• The Walking Dead 

• Trailer Park Boys - ADULT show. My husband loves it and thinks it's hilarious (as do I) but it is a little silly. 

• Hart of Dixie - Love Love Love

• Drop Dead Diva 

• Witches of East End - Only 2 seasons before it was canceled but worth the watch!

• How to Get Away with Murder

• Dexter 

• The Following 

• Cedar Cove

• One Tree Hill 

• Weeds 

• Private Practice 

• Parenthood 

• Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp - If you have not seen the movie watch it first. 

• Ghost Whisperer 

• Army Wives - Emotional and amazing. 

• Gossip Girl 

Which ones have you watched and loved?! I'm always looking for new ones! 

xoxo
jenn