Advertisements Tuesday, July 26th Today was much cooler than it has been lately and Jason encouraged me to go outside and enjoy my garden. So, I gave myself permission and I did just that! Give yourself permission In this fast paced world we live in, it’s important to give ourselves permission to just BE…to sitContinue reading “Tuesday, July 26th”
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A Special Painting and Fighting Procrastination
Advertisements Saturday, July 23rd I finally sat down at my desk to work on a special painting. My muse My friend Erum is often my muse. With her long black hair, olive colored skin and self confidence, she’s very much the opposite of me. I am blonde, pale and shy. I have to force myselfContinue reading “A Special Painting and Fighting Procrastination”
Getting back on my Peloton
Advertisements I feel like it’s been a long journey but I’ve finally gotten back on my Peloton! I stayed off it for months in fear of causing myself more leg pain but I FINALLY overcame the fear. As someone, and I know I’m not alone in this, who has had leg pain every day, literally,Continue reading “Getting back on my Peloton”
Fighting Weight Gain and Hypoglycemic Attacks
Advertisements Tuesday, July 12th It can be a vicious circle. You have pain that stops you from exercising and then you gain weight. In an attempt to loss the weight, you cut calories and then you have low blood sugar attacks. To stop the low blood sugar attacks (Hypoglycemia), you have to eat more. ThenContinue reading “Fighting Weight Gain and Hypoglycemic Attacks”
Monday Meal Prep
Advertisements Today I’m brining chicken breast for Jason to grill. Brining chicken for grilling I have about 2 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast that I want to brine and have Jason grill for lunches and possibly quick dinners. I always brine my Thanksgiving Turkey and it is Amazing! But, as far as IContinue reading “Monday Meal Prep”
A Quiet Sunday
Advertisements Sunday, July 10th Yesterday, we had the best evening with our friends, Erum and Peter. Today, we are having a quiet day at home. Because of my sleep disorder, despite being tired last night and wanting to go to sleep at 12:30/1:00 am, I didn’t actually sleep until after 6am. And today, I’m reallyContinue reading “A Quiet Sunday”
The 4th of July is here!
Advertisements Monday, July 4th This year, I have really been looking forward to the 4th of July and we had such a fun and delicious day! I’m one of those lucky people that can truthfully say that my husband is my best friend and we always have (ok, usually always have) a great time together,Continue reading “The 4th of July is here!”
Pre-4th of July dinner!
Advertisements I know that after my earlier post, you say a don’t what a good sulk is but, we had the yummiest of pre-4th of July dinner on Saturday! Lol As many of you know, usually, the only meat I eat is chicken and very occasionally, turkey. You can read more about that here, https://butterflybunnystudio.com/2021/10/13/the-almost-vegetarian-why-i-found-it-necessary-to-start-eating-chicken-again/.Continue reading “Pre-4th of July dinner!”
4th of July Recipes, Along with Some Magical and Not So Magical Memories
Advertisements For years now, missing the 4th of July fireworks has made me feel as if I’ve missed the summer. 4th of July’s of the past As a child, after our mother married our step father, we were no longer allowed to go to see fireworks or parades on the 4th of July. My brotherContinue reading “4th of July Recipes, Along with Some Magical and Not So Magical Memories”
An Extra Busy Tuesday
Advertisements Last Tuesday was super busy. I woke up extra early and headed to Pennsylvania to drop some things off to my brother and help our mother a bit. Our mother is elderly and lives with my brother. She can not do much for herself anymore and my brother does a great job of takingContinue reading “An Extra Busy Tuesday”