What's Up Wednesday May 2024

  Hi friends! How is it already the last few days of May? Gosh I feel like this month flew by! We are heading into my favorite 3 months of the year, so I hope time slows down a bit. As per usual, on the last Wednesday of the month I am linking up with Shay and Sheaffer for a little What's Up Wednesday. A fun post sharing a little food, a little what we're wearing, a little what we're doing, a little what we're watching and a little bit of everything all in one post!

What We're Eating This Week

So I have tried some great new recipes lately and shared a few here on the blog. This Honey Buffalo Chicken was a winner! One pan and full of flavor, you can't go wrong. You can grab the recipe here.

These Teriyaki Shrimp Bowls had all the flavors of Summer. The recipe for this meal is here.

And this Primavera Risotto is a little bit of a labor of love, but so worth it!

I have been prioritizing protein at every meal and this is one of my favorites for breakfast and lunch. I take a cup of plain Greek yogurt and mix with vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, powdered peanut butter and top with some berries and granola. So good and over 40 grams of protein! This is my most favorite protein- it has pretty clean ingredients. 

What I'm Reminiscing About

9 years ago this month we brought home our Maddie. It is so hard to believe how little she was! 

She has slowed down this last year and is starting to grey around her face, but still the sweetest girl. 

What I'm Loving

So I have shared both of these before, but I love them and use both all the time. 

These electrolytes are a game changer. I drink one every day and feel so good all day long. When I first started drinking them I found it be a little too salty, so I would start with half a packet. Now I have found my sweet spot with one packet  mixed with 30oz of water. Every morning. You can grab this sampler pack here. 

This is my holy grail of self tanners. I have tried them all and this is it! I apply at night and wash off in the morning for the best Summer glow. 

What We've Been Up To 

Lots of end of school year activities! We had both sets of grandparents to watch Ella race. 

We celebrated Ella getting into the National Honor Society.

And both kids were recognized with some school academic awards. I got a rare selfie with my boy on our way to the ceremony. 

We celebrated Paul's birthday with 2 of his favorite things. Chocolate and Pie.

What I'm Dreading

Nothing on my dread list. Ready for warmer weather, long Summer nights and a break from the school and activities schedule. 

What I'm Excited About

We have a fun trip coming up at the end of next month. We are heading to Charleston, SC. I have always wanted to visit there and have heard so many amazing things. Ella has a few southern colleges on her list, so it's part college tour and part vacation. 

What I'm Watching/Reading

I have been watching a lot of track in the rain. We have had the rainiest Spring and spent a lot of time under this umbrella!  

I have heard from several friends that I need to read a book by Abby Jiminez and started this one yesterday. I am loving it so far and will be picking up another one from her before the weekend!

What I'm Listening To

We are heading to see Kenny Chesney along with Zac Brown Band in concert this weekend, so those have been on repeat!

What I'm Wearing

The weather has been beautiful this week. I have been loving the weather and easy Summer dresses for work. This striped one is so cute and comfortable. It's great alone or you can pair it with a denim jacket. I have the khaki and white stripe, but it comes in like 8 colors!

This dress is old, but the belt is a favorite. This 4 packs of belts is perfect for Summer. You can pair them with so many things. I love adding them to a dress to easily elevate the look. 

These have quickly become my favorite sunglasses.  They came in a two pack with one black pair and one brown. I was worried they were a bit too big, but I love them!

I started wearing satin pjs about 2 years ago and I won't go back to anything else. I was a really low key sleepwear gal, like an old tank with paint on it and oversized pj pants. Then one day I grabbed a pair of satin pjs on a whim and I was hooked. They are so comfy, keep me cool at night in the Summer and I look so darn put together without even trying. 

I highly recommend upping your PJ game if you haven't yet. This pair comes in like 20 colors. I always find myself going up one size, because I don't want anything feeling tight when I'm trying to be comfy and sleep!

This is one of my favorite nail colors for Spring and Summer. It goes with so many things that it feels like it's a neutral color. I love it on my fingers and toes. 

Love a good kimono in the Summer. Love it even more when it has a dual use! I wore this one for work last week with a black tank & jeans. It also is perfect as intended with a black swimsuit. Want to dress up a pair of white shorts? Add a kimono. This black and white one is really versatile, but it comes in several other color options. 

A white blazer is another Summer staple for me. You can wear it casual with jeans, dress it up for work, or wear with a dress to step up your look. I am taking it with me this weekend to wear with black leather shorts for a fun night out look.

My denim jacket has been my go to lately.  I have a light wash, dark wash, black and white. Bonus- if you have a teenage daughter, she will be happy to borrow yours :)

This one is really old, but linking a similar one here. You can grab my dress here. 

What I'm Doing this Weekend

Paul and I are off to Pittsburgh for the weekend. Looking forward to a fun night out on Friday and the concert on Saturday. We saw Kenny there 2 years ago and he was so good! The weather is looking perfect for it, so I am extra excited! These are some pics from that show- so fun!

What I'm Looking forward to Next Month

Well we made a big purchase yesterday and got a car for Ella. Life is going to be so different this next month as she gets her driver's license (fingers crossed) and can get herself around town! I am so excited for her and this new chapter. She also starts her first job next month! I am so looking forward to seeing her continue to thrive this year!

Wishing you the best day!

See you back here for Friday Favorites. There is always room for one more at our family table. 

xoxo

Genevieve