Weekly Round-up: May 5th

What I've Been Up To: 

1. I’ve been on a Rom-Com movie AND book bender for this entire ordeal and I have to say, they have a way of making the world just seem a little lighter you know? This list is gold. 
   
2. I’ve also been missing Starbucks a little more than might be healthy. During small group last week, Ben brought the Pumpkin Spice Latte from this list of Starbucks hacks up to me, and I’m low key still thinking about it. 
   
3. I have been FLYING through books the last few weeks. I’ve read almost 20 during since we’ve been quarantined! If you’re looking for something to pick I would recommend this one for a light fun read and this one for a keep-you-up-all-night thriller.
   
4. I have to tell you about these baked doughnuts. At less than 150 calories each, these disappeared SO quickly at our house and will definitely be a repeat recipe for the next few weeks. ​
   

Getting Creative:

1. Well I definitely can’t partake in this, but wouldn’t instituring a globally inspired cocktail hour be just the way to cheer up right now? 
   
2. We’re all cooking like crazy these days right? I love this list of cookbooks to help you embrace new ideas while you’re having to cook for yourself everyday. 
   
3. I haven’t tried Peanut Butter Bread yet, but it’s taking over the internet so you better believe it’s in the plan for this week. ​
   

Dealing with the Quarantine: 

1. Being away from your Mama on Mother’s Day is awful. This company might be a perfect way to love on her from afar.
   
2. Digital Planning is my new obsession (look it up on Youtube!) and is making me productive in this weird new work from home world. These free resources from Appointed are PERFECT for quarantine life. 
   
3. One of my best friends had her birthday during this crazy quarantine and I thought this list had some creative thoughts about how to celebrate our people even from a distance. ​
   

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Just Sparks Joy: 

1. I stumbled onto this blogger after watching her tutorial for strawberry whipped milk on Instagram and have been obsessed ever since. 
   
2. I just LOVE these sweet small shops and they would be perfect for Mother’s Day gifts. 
   
3. Is it lame if I say my instant pot is one of my favorite things? Well, it definitely is and this list of recipes could keep me meal plan stocked for quite some time. ​