Running a household is much easier when you have 3 people to split the work! Matt took care of house stuff, Karen went grocery shopping and I organized my things 
After an hour of reading on the couch (OMG – I relaxed!) we set out to assemble the dinner Karen made this morning – Chili + Salad.
This turkey + bean chili simmered on the stove all day.
I assembled the salad! Romaine, zucchini, yellow pepper, tomato, pine nuts, feta tossed in Garlic Gold Lemon Vinaigrette.
[On a tangent about 
I topped my chili with Oikos and some Fritos – sent by Frito Lay in honor of their sponsorship at the Summit! While Fritos aren’t really a "health food", simple ingredients work for me. They tasted great on our chili.
Gosh natural light makes SUCH a difference!!
[Comment from the mother: "Oh gosh we should have taken the bags off the table before that shot!"
Check out my new blogging station!!! A corner in Karen’s kitchen. I am in love!
Like my R2D2 lamp!?
‘Bout to dig into one of these bad boys for dessert.
I’ve slept horribly the past two nights, waking up at 5:30 and tossing and turning for an hour before sleeping again from 6:30-7:30. Tomorrow I have to wake up at 5:30 so hopefully I can get to sleep on time and have a good night’s rest.
Nite!
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Good luck sleeping – I hate when I don’t sleep well and then I get anxious about the next night… always makes it worse! And hurrah for a meal that actually suits the current winter weather in Australia. Chili! Nom nom nom…
hahaha Love the R2D2 lamp! Glad to hear you had time to relax!!
Awww your bloggins station is too cute!
Looks like you’ve settled in well. Congrats!
ooh! loving the ghost chair
Definitely get some rest and I’m glad things are calming down.
oooh great blogging desk!!! SO pretty
looks like a fun new place!
my mum is always commenting on how i should have ‘prepped’ the table for a shoot.
Sleep tight! Too bad you don’t have the bears to tuck you in.
That watermelon sounds perfect for dessert!
I love the Ghost chair, too. I’ve always wanted one like that.
so much fuuun
that chili looks amazing, and so happy you got a moment to RELAX! Breathe, Kath, remember to breathe! Sleep well 
p.s. the new blogging station is awesome!! Love that chair!
Sounds like a great setup!
The R2D2 lamp is priceless! Have fun at your in-between house!
My brother had an R2D2 fan when we were little!! Hahaa thanks for bringing back that memory.
what book are you reading? the chili looks good, any thoughts on serving this type of chili cold? (since it has been a steady 100 degrees in the south for a week?
I’m sure it would be good cold!
Looks like you’re right at home at Karen’s. That watermelon dessert looks delicious and very refreshing
hey kath,
totally random comment but i just took my first DELTA flight in a loooong time, and they served Biscoff w/the coffee! i have to admit though, not sure why you like these so much — they are just ginger snap cookies. meh. but at least the anticipation is over…
p.s.:i bet the biscoff is a jar is good though
Sara
OMG they are so not “just ginger snaps!” The flavor profile is 10x more complex than a regular g-snap.
Working together is great. Hunni and I had so much fun spending a week with our friend Melissa and helping her shop and clean while she worked and we relaxed.
Fritos might not be “good” for you but they taste so darn good! Hope you sleep better tonight! I am one cranky girl when I don’t get enough sleep and tend to eat more to compensate for the lack of energy.
I’ve been sleeping on my parents’ couch the past few nights. BOO! I feel you on the lack of sleep. Hope you sleep well tonight!
I’m glad you got to relax! You are just a work-a-holic!
Extra hands can definitely help! Good luck with some rest tonight! Maybe since you got a lot off your plate yesterday and got a chance to relax today…you will be able to sleep!
Mmmm! That chili sounds delish :> It’s nice that ya’ll have such a great interim place to stay!
Holy Crap I love that chair! My family and I own a furniture store and that is definitley a unique piece! I love your blogging station, it’s very homey : )
I’m so impressed with how well you’ve been eating during such a chaotic time! It’s great that your friends and family are helping out so much.
One of the things I love about my mom living with us is that 3 people really do get things done faster and more efficiently than just one or 2. It’s a pleasure to have a helper even when another is busy. Extended families rock!
Love your new blogging station!! Simple ingredients do it for me, too.
Jenn
Yay for your new digs. Love the lamp.
the r2d2 lamp is adorable! i haven’t had fritos in forever – they were a chip my mom liked to put in my lunch box, so of course, being a rebel, i didn’t like them.
O.M.G!!!!! YOUR HOUSE?!?!?!? SO LARGE!!! It was beautiful. Amazing. Just like all the food you’ve been having at the new digs
r2d2 lamps is so cute
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I hope you get some good night sleep. I know how frustrating it gets waking up so early, when you’re tired but you can’t get back to sleep. It’s been happening to me for a while, and I pretty much don’t like it :/
I hope you get a good night’s rest – you’ll need it! That chili looks seriously awesome. And I love your new blogging corner!
Wei-Wei
Bad nights’ sleep are the worse – I hope you’re currently sleeping fabulously as I type this!!
Not only do I love your R2D2 lamp, but I’m also in love with that clear chair you’ve got going on in your blogging corner!
Hahha I hope you slept really really well! I was going to make chili tonight but my hankering for pizza took over
But yours looks delish!
I am also lovin’ the R2D2 lamp. Star Wars is just plain awesome
A kitchen with a blogging station…that is pretty sweet!
Kath – I just wanted to comment on how lovely your family seems to be. It is so nice that Karen has opened up her house to you & Matt. Family is truely something to be thankful for and you seem to have hit the jackpot!!
Best Wishes on your new adventures!
Looks like you guys have settled in well! You must be so excited to start this new chapter in your life. Best wishes!
Love that blogging station! Glad you’ve settled in.
You should ask her where her salad bowls are from! I have some plastic ones from Target that are similar (shallow plate/bowls) but I would LOVE to find a non-plastic set.
Enjoy your last manic Monday! It’s my last one too before we move!
The pancakes look super delish!
Now that is MY kind of dinner. FETA cheese, and thick chili – delicious!!
I am addicted to your blog! I love it. Everything I’ve tried has been amazing! Do you have a recipe for the Turkey bean chili! That looks soooo good!
Too busy this week – but ask me again soon!
How do you justify having Frito Lay as a sponsor of the Healthy Living summit??