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the weekly R.E.P.O.R.T. 2.20.26
What is the Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T? I wanted to create a fun weekly format to share food, reads, hobbies, items, shows and more that I’m currently loving or making my life easier. I also want to hear from YOU. What are you enjoying? Comment on the post anything you’re loving in a R.E.P.O.R.T category.
I’m still working my way through the Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion. If you want my review, check out last week’s post.
I have been alerted to the cutest collab at Target with Rifle Paper company for all my book lovers. If you love the Rifle Paper classics covers, you’ll love this collab. I’m personally eyeing the journal because Pride and Prejudice and Little Woman are two of my favorite books of all time. (I also own those covers too!) You can find them here.
Last weekend I did a big restock for my freezer. I made these recipes in bulk:
Birthday cake muffins (my kids love these after school)
I’m going to do a full post on my freezing process with a video that I need to edit. I really love that turkey taco soup because it’s super quick to make and really filling. Soups are such a great food to bulk prep and freeze.
I have started walking again, finally. It is warm here, and I love the feeling of sun on my face. I truly feel like I’m alive again. I’ve really been trying to spend more time outside whether it’s feeding the baby in our backyard or watching our kids play with friends.
The time of day varies but I truly have started to feel like myself again by being able to move and feel the warm sunshine on my skin. Pregnancy is really challenging for me and being freshly postpartum in January was not fun. I felt super cooped up recovering, especially since I’ve been nursing a sprained ankle.
I’m really trying to reset my circadian rhythm again with brighter days and darker nights. (I do this with the baby too and we notice she sleeps better on days she gets morning sunlight) I also like this inexpensive red light to keep night feedings dark. It gives me just enough light to see and no blue light to disrupt my circadian rhythm.
I’m absolutely obsessed with the KoalaEco products. I have missed a citrus smell after cleaning and the floor cleaner will make your house smell so good. Even my husband commented how good the house smelled after cleaning with the floor cleaner. I’ve also tried the hand soap and laundry detergent. The laundry detergent makes my house smell really good and I like how clean my clothes are after using it. Check it out here.
The annual LAKE Pajama sale is here! I bought a few items in last years sale and they are truly my favorite. I got a robe, gown, and pajama shorts set.
If you don’t know pima cotton is extra long staple cotton. It’s mainly grown in the United States and Peru. Extra long staple cotton has a longer growing season which is reflected in the price. Extra long staple fibers means that the item will last longer and only get softer over time.
I’ve found that more and more companies are using synthetics but charging natural fiber prices. “Bamboo” is a synthetic. It’s actually just rayon and will pill and break down very quickly. You can purchase pima cotton for a similar price and the garment will last you years versus a few washes. (This is also great if you like to consign children’s clothes)
Anyway, if you’re wanting to pick up a few quality pieces, I would recommend the LAKE annual pajama sale. I usually size up so that I can dry on low for 20 minutes. Take this advice at your own caution because they say to air dry their items. (I don’t have time for that and this has worked out great for me)
Ha, NOT a lot of treating going on around here. I have birthdays for my family the next couple of months, and I’m working on planning those. I did finally order a duvet cover from Spoonflower. If you’re having trouble finding something you like, maybe check them out? I really like the artist Whitney English on there. She has really beautiful prints. The items are mostly American made and I really loved the quality of the cotton sateen. I got this affordable duvet insert here that’s great for hot sleepers.
Let me know any of your recommendations below! I would love to hear them.
