83. My Current Faves (things I’m loving & a reminder that you are never behind)
Summary: Hey friends! Let's have a momfriend coffee date - grab a warm drink and sit with me, Your Nerdy Girlfriend and Life Coach. <br> <br> Well this, is a coffee date for all friends really - mom or not. Because I want to have some lady chat about things I am trying, loving, watching and enjoying. <br> <br> Plus I have some special encouragement for you on feeling like you are behind, or you are not where you should be. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> The full episode transcript is at the end of this post. <br> THE CURRENTLY LIST!<br> This list has a lot of fun links! Some of these links will be affiliate links through Amazon. As an amazon associate, I make a small commission from your purchase at NO cost to you. <br> My current planner for this year<br> I was using the <a href="https://amzn.to/37oAf5k" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pipsticks + Workman planner</a> and really liked it (it is cute, fun, and has lots of habit tracking spots). Especially the monthly recap page in each monthly section. This year I am trying out the <a href="https://amzn.to/3ltdSjZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Happy Planner</a>. It always takes some time to get used to a new planner. <br> Watching<br> <a href="https://gem.cbc.ca/season/back-in-time-for-dinner/season-1/044cb8fc-975d-487f-ae37-1c7edbc0b121" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Back In Time For Dinner</a> is a show we have found on the GEM app, through CBC. <br> <br> It follows a family as they spend a week living in a past decade, from the 1940s-2000. <br> <br> Reading<br> <br> Educated by Tara Westover<br> Wearing<br> I am at the age where I splurge on clothes at Costco and am feeling pretty happy with my recent sock purchase. If this isn't screaming middle aged mid-class woman I don't know what else will!<br> <br> Also, I'm loving the simplicity of a <a href="https://amzn.to/3fWo4QR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">long sleeve black tee</a> - it can pair with most anything. <br> <br> I have made a challenge for myself to not buy any more clothes for the winter (until spring). <br> Preparing<br> I'm prepping an advent activity calendar. In the past, I had done this when the kids were toddlers. <a href="https://simpleonpurpose.ca/easy-advent-activities-toddlers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here's a post of toddler advent activity</a> ideas to make your own little advent calendar of fun things to look forward to. <br> <br> The <a href="https://amzn.to/2KPWiKo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jesus Storybook Bible</a> and <a href="https://www.sallylloyd-jones.com/jesus-storybook-bible-advent-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">their advent guide</a> for reading the stories in December <br> Eating<br> Roasted Squash with bacon (<a href="https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/200973202110928693/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pin the recipe right here</a>)<br> <br> The cookbook for all that has some of the best gluten free baking I've ever had!<a href="https://amzn.to/3odgXXd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Canelle et Vanille</a> by Aran Goyoaga. Our family fave are the <a href="https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/200973202110928711/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buckwheat Crepes.</a> <br> Doing<br> I've been doing a lot of sitting - work is a sedentary activity for me. So I am challenging myself to do the the seven minute workout on Alexa (say 'Alexa, start seven minute workout'). Here is a <a href="https://youtu.be/ECxYJcnvyMw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">very similar one</a> on Youtube. <br> <br> Don't get stuck in all or nothing thinking when it comes to moving your body each day. Every little bit counts!<br> This week's encouragement to you <br>
