Happy Friday! I’ve been waiting for this day for months now because I’m finally getting away for the weekend! Hoping for some cooler weather and fun fall festivals and activities. Anyway, let’s get right to it. Here’s this week’s recap of Amy’s podcast, 4 Things with Amy Brown. Go listen to the full episode if you haven’t already, and be sure to subscribe to the podcast!
- Dating your spouse. Amy and her husband, Ben, talked about the importance of spending time one-on-one… and planning it so it actually happens!
- Exercise addiction. Lisa @thewellnecessities came on to talk about creating a healthy relationship with exercise. She said we shouldn’t get obsessed with forcing ourselves to workout on certain days or to do certain workouts. Maybe just going for a walk is enough sometimes. We need rest days, too.
- Surviving grief. @ashleyklemieux was back to discuss her new book, Born to Shine, and how it has tips for getting through dark moments in life. Ashley also shared a personal story of a struggle she’s been through.
- Stop complaining. Amy shared a story to help shift our mindset instead of complaining. Basically, she said we wouldn’t laugh at the same joke if it was told to us over and over, so we should stop complaining about the same things over and over.
Here are the 4 things I’m loving most this week.
- Chickpea salad. This is one of my favorite go-to lunches. I like it in a sweet potato wrap (it’s good with or without lettuce and tomato) or just by itself. It would be great as a regular sandwich on bread, too. It’s so easy and flavorful! This is the recipe I use. I made a couple modifications (I use dijon mustard instead of spicy, Vidalia onion instead of red, and I typically only have dried dill on hand, so I use that).
- Apple nachos. These are perfect for a fall sweet treat. Just melt some peanut butter and chocolate chips, then drizzle it over sliced apples. Top with some granola and sliced bananas, and that’s it!
- Thankful clothing line from The Shop Forward. The Shop Forward released their “thankful” collection this week and they have some really cute pieces. My favorites are the tee and pink hoodie. I think they would be fun to wear any time of year because being thankful is always in style.
- Chap Stick Total Hydration Tinted Moisturizer. I ordered this to use as an everyday moisturizer when my lips get dry this time of year. I like that it has a sheer color to it, and it’s 100% natural. I got the Merlot color.
That’s all for this week. Hope you have a great weekend, and thanks for reading!
