What's Up Wednesday - March Edition

I don't even know how we are at the end of March already...like what the even?

I have always loved these posts put on by Sheaffer and Shay so why not jump back in during my Birthday Month!!

1. What We're Eating

I love food.  While I don't live to eat, I sure do love to eat 😂  I've been on a sweets kick lately and I am not even mad about it.  Of course we are probably going to have our favorite pie and then I've been needing a quick breakfast lately so these muffins are going to happen.  For dinners we have some delicious chicken and tarragon sausages to pair with some tortellini and then we almost always have Pizza Fridays!!

2. What I'm Reminiscing About

As I was writing Séamus weekly post I got to check back on the girls and OH MY WORD!! they were both so cute!  Additionally March is a huge reflection month for me, 7 years ago my mom lost her battle with brain cancer, we had our second miscarriage and 5 years ago my horse of 15 years passed away just days after my birthday.

3. What I'm Loving

The girls have been "putting on a show" in the evenings and it has Thomas and I both crying with laughter.  They dress up, fight over the step stool (their "stage"), sing songs and dance.  It just cracks me up so much and I just love how they enjoy playing together...that has been a dream/goal/desire of mine since we brought Finnley home and to see that realized is just the best.

4. What We've Been Up To

we have been doing so many things!! The girls started up with Gymnastics again (and Séamus gets to participate in Finnley's) and it has been so much fun seeing them flourish and learn. I celebrated my 35th Birthday and got my hair cut.  We've gone to our favorite Island, on lots of outings and to several parks.  I've hosted several Oils classes and had a Make & Take at my house, I just love sharing about Oils with my friends, and I hosted Supper Club this month too!

5. What I'm Dreading

I can't really think of anything

6. What I'm Working On

The girls birthday's are coming up so we are having a together birthday for them again.  Getting all of the things organized for that is on my brain.  Additionally Ellie is going to have a Friend Birthday as well that I am sure is going to be lots of fun!  I have plans for a couple of series here on the blog that I have been mulling over in my brain for several months so I am excited to get "pen to paper" and get those started.

7. What I'm Excited About

The March Proms with Young Living are hands down exciting!! It's all about Spring Cleaning and getting so many Thieves cleaning products for Free is just spectacular.  Let me get on my Soap Box for just a minute: there are no regulations on the testing of chemicals found in our cleaning products and it turns out that many of them present are major toxins.  They can be linked to infertility, endocrine disrupters, hormone disrupter, cancer, asthma, allergies, and and affect our air quality just to name a few.  Thieves is natural and plant based, is actually more effective than what you get on the shelves at the store, and because it's infused with the Thieves Essential Oil blend these products are actually supporting your immune systems while cleaning 👏👏

Also, we finally got the flooring replaced in our Master Bathroom!!!! Y'all this has been an item on the list since we purchased our home 11 years ago.  We finally got to say goodbye to the original 1989 linoleum flooring - that was yellowing, peeling, and just yuck!!  We now have clean, bright white tile in there and I am loving it so much.  We also got to replace the original toilet which is additionally exciting! I love how it's coming together.  I just need to do some touch up paint on the walls, cabinet and doors and then add in the baseboard and it's going to look so fresh.  The last two items to check off in our bathroom are the countertops with new sinks/faucets and to replace the shower insert with custom tiling.  I'm not sure when we will get to that (if ever) but hopefully by next summer.

8. What I'm Watching/Reading

I just binged working moms and I just loved it so much, it was raunchy humor and just super funny. I also just started watching Ugly Betty, I am not totally into it but it's been great background noise for when I'm working.  We are also watching Real Housewives (New York and Beverly Hills), I'm loving The Daily Show, and of course TWD and This is Us.  I am perusing my Martha Stewart and BHG magazines, just finished reading The Four Year Career and am about to start The Road Back to You!

9. What I'm Listening To

 Oh my gosh I am deep in the world of podcasts.  As I am on a journey to Sustainability, Minimalism, and Essential Oils that is what my Podcast lineup is full of.  Some of my favorites have "run their course" and aren't releasing any new episodes but what they have in their archives are totally worth mentioning. Minimalist Moms, The Practical Minimalists, The Sustainable Minimalist, Revolution Oils, The Essential Oil Quickcast.

10. What I'm Wearing

I just your basic girl.  Jeans and my nursing tanks with whatever loose fitting shirt I have over the top.  It's been nice out so I have been sporting my Birks and I love them even more than before!!  On my face I have been using all the Young Living products and I just have to rave on them for a minute.  The Satin Mint facial scrub is so nice and gentle (I only use it once a week), the Orange Blossom facial wash is my nightly wash, I made up a Glow Girl serum and have started putting oil on my face (which I said I would never do!) its just Organic Jojoba Oil with drops of essential oil in it: Geranium, Cedarwood, Tea Tree, Lavender, Frankincense, and Copaiba.  I love it so much and my skin has never been this smooth.  As far as makeup goes (another soap box moment similar to cleaning products except beauty care gets directly absorbed into your body via your skin 😷) I have switched over to Savvy Minerals by Young Living, it's natural and safe mineral makeup with great coverage and none of the crap!!  If you want to revamp your beauty routine you can get a Savvy Minerals Premium Starter Kit and join my Wellness Community!!

11. What I'm Doing This Weekend

Thomas has to get his oil changed and then the moms from my Centering Group are getting together for a baby playdate!! I am so excited!  I am also hoping to get outside and get some yard/garden work done.  Back in the throes of infertility and leaned so hard on nurturing my garden and doting on my plants.  They still give me so much life and joy...I just love being out there with them!

12. What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month

Finnley's birthday is happening and she is going to be THREE!! oh my word how the heck did that happen?  I am just thrilled to celebrate her!  We are having a together birthday for the girls and it is just so much fun seeing all the fun they have with their family!!  We also have Spring Break and thankfully both Ellie and Thomas get to have the same one.  We don't have any big vacation plans but I'm hoping to check a few house projects off of my list.

13. What Else Is New

Séamus is crawling everywhere and getting into all the things.  He still falls over (from a sitting position) so hard on his head!  He is pulling up on everything and just gets so proud of himself for standing up!!  He is quite adventurous and is trying to stand unassisted...I might actually get my wish of an early walker!! I know that sounds crazy but y'all when they can walk you get to do so many more things...like use the bathroom out in public!!!  I also signed up for working out at home, I have done a couple of workouts and Finnley has so much fun doing them with me.  I love that she is interested in it and it actually makes it so much more fun for me to have her be involved!! 

Also I'm running a giveaway with my Oils Business!! when you enroll between today and Sunday March 31st, you'll be entered to win a second diffuser!! I'll choose the winner on April 1st and get it sent out to you ASAP!!!

14. What is your Favorite Easter Side Dish

Well since I married Thomas we do his families tradition of homemade chicken and noodles over steamed potatoes.  We don't really have any side dishes, except maybe carrots to give our plates some color!  BUT, some of my favorite side dishes in general are Honey Thyme carrots (just boil some carrots until tender, drain, then add in some butter and honey with a little Thyme and BAM delicious!), Sue's Pasta Salad, and Green Bean Casserole.

Thanks for Stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed learning a little about our life here!!  You can follow along on IG @lifewithkidsblog and @lifekidsandoils

♥ Ashley