Natalie's Notebook- April Recap

The perfect white tee, a fun game, & the best leggings

May 02, 2024

Hi there, and welcome! This monthly newsletter contains recommendations, interesting articles, recipes, and fun finds. Get comfortable, settle in for a bit, and let’s get caught up. ☺️

April Chit Chat 🐣

It’s the first of May, and I’m writing this while on vacation in Vail with my husband, daughter, Lauren, and son-in-law, Daniel.☺️ We are having the best time! April was a wonderful, busy month, as you’ll notice in the highlights below. We continued with yard improvements, and they are all coming together nicely.

Here are the highlights from last month:

My lungs are finally healthy enough to take long, brisk walks (Hallelujah!), so I enjoyed walking dates with friends.
Tony and I attended an event at our local winery and ran into some friends we hadn’t seen in ages. We ended up enjoying our lunch together and had a great time!
Tony and I spent a long weekend in Tucson attending a conference hosted by a missions organization we support. The speakers were inspiring, and the resort was fabulous!
We celebrated Emily’s birthday with a fun dinner and loved having her home for the weekend!
Our daughter-in-law, Rielee, flew in for a quick trip home before she heads out to sea. It was an unexpected gift to spend some time with her.

Everyday Loves

I’ve been looking for clean, gluten-free protein bars and finally found them! They’re tasty and easy to grab when on the go.
I love to have a few white T-shirts, so I searched for one that wouldn’t break the bank. This cotton crew neck is long enough and opaque, so it’s a win!
I love playing this new word game daily. Have you tried it?
I own and love leggings from Girlfriend Collective. I recently purchased these, and the compression and stretch are hard to beat. The company sent me a code that gives you 30% off your first purchase of $150 or more, and you earn a Free Pair of Compressive Leggings when you buy. I’ve included the code here.

Noteworthy Links

This author makes a good case for Why Moms Should Get Their Picture Taken.
I recently invited a chef friend over for a meal, and reading this article beforehand made me feel less intimidated: How to Cook for A Way Better Cook Than You.
Have some tissues handy: After Unthinkable Loss, Biking Helped Me Embrace Life Again.

From the Kitchen

The author of this recipe writes, “It’s not even a recipe; it’s a mere idea.” Nevertheless, it’s delicious: The Miracle of Mustard-Brown Sugar Salmon.
Thai-Inspired Chicken Meatball Soup- cozy, quick, and made in one pot.
I served this dessert when we had friends over for dinner, and we practically licked our cups clean: Chocolate Budino. I made this dairy-free using vegan heavy cream and dairy-free chocolate.

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop

What are you looking forward to this month? Do you have any everyday loves to share? I would love to know.

With love, Natalie xx