Planning ahead for summer~
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Hello there. How are you? April was a busy month around here. We began the month with Easter and ended the month celebrating our youngest’s 21st birthday 🥳 My husband and I also went down to Laguna Beach for a conference, and one of the speakers was Bob Goff. He’s an inspirational man who began a non-profit, spreads whimsy wherever he goes, and he encourages you to live your best life. That doesn’t adequately describe who he is, so go check him out if you don’t know of him. His first book, Love Does, is one of my favorites.
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GOOD READS FOR YOU
| Are you planning ahead for summer travel? If you intend to take a vacation abroad, here is a list of the countries open to international tourists. Others are sure to open up in the coming months as the pandemic eases and people are vaccinated. I’ve noticed that many vacation destinations in the U.S. are filling up quickly and are priced higher than normal. The sooner you plan and book, the better. My husband and I have two vacations on the books. |
| An excellent read from Ann Patchett on letting go of things: How to Practice. She is truly a gifted writer. |
| Here are some helpful suggestions on how to ease into a plant-rich diet. It’s healthier for us and for the environment ☺️ |
| If you are doing any spring cleaning in your kitchen, you may find this tip worthwhile: How to Naturally Clean an Oven. I am behind on my own spring cleaning and have made a list. Cleaning my oven is on that list! |
MARRIAGE/FAMILY TIPS
| Help! I’m Struggling to Strike a Work/Life Balance by David Murray |
FAITH ENCOURAGEMENT
| God + Prozac: Thoughts on Medication and Faith by Hannah Brencher |
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THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS:
| ~ For Christmas, my older daughter & her husband gave me the Rocketbookand pens, and I love using them. It’s a reusable notebook that works perfectly for list-making, etc. |
| ~ Taking along my dog, Lily, to run errands |
| ~ These bath bombs. I use them weekly. |
What is making your “favorites’ list these days? I would love to know. Do you have any books, shows, or recipes you’d recommend? Please share below in the comments or feel free to email me: hello@everydaynatalie.com
Previous posts you may have missed:
Spring Things and Easter Recipes
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