Heaven on earth, this little house is. It was one of those days where I woke up smiling 🙂
And cool – because we turned the AC on last night!
While I attacked the task of unpacking my swag bags (x2 conferences!!), Matt made us some oatmeal.
Long time, no see!!
We have no bananas or milk, but I did manage to convince my dad to give us some of his fruit 🙂
The Mix
- 1/3 cup oats, 2/3 cup water
- Chia seeds
- Blueberries, stirred in at end
- Half a peach, stirred in at end
- Crunchy Buckwheat Granola (still pretty good after 2 weeks!)
- TJ’s Sunflower Butter
I don’t like iced coffee. But I love cooled coffee!! And black wasn’t too bad.
Our basil is still thriving! I see pesto in the future 🙂
Can I just say that I am OBSESSED with my home computer? After 12 days blogging from a netbook, I cannot believe how unbelievably fast and wonderful my desktop is!!
Blogging MACHINE!!!
Today is all about LAUNDRY (which I love doing when I have a whole day to do it), unpacking, cleaning and sorting. I couldn’t think of a better way to relax
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Ahhh, I LOVE the smell of laundry! It just can’t be beat.
Sounds like you’ve had a great welcome home morning!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I love the smell of laundry too! It is so comforting.
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
Ah who doesn’t love the smell of laundry??
Amber K says
Me! Because then it means I have a ton of work to do. =P
Wei-Wei says
Oh, gosh. I haaaaate using netbooks. The keyboard and screen are just way too tiny, and sitting hunched on a tiny notebook isn’t too good for the fingers. Back. Or eyes. 😛 Welcome home!!
Wei-Wei
Katryn says
Haha, I’m glad I’m not the only one who finds doing laundry relaxing and therapeutic!
Maria @ Kale and Cupcakes says
Totally with you on the laundry smell – it’s amazing. I think they’ve actually got it bottled up as a fragrance to wear. : )
Nancy @ The Wife of a Dairyman says
There is nothing like a clean house with all the laundry done 🙂 Such a great feeling. Enjoy your day!
tanyasdaily says
Cute bowls!
Caitlyn @ A Spoonful of Life says
Notebooks can definitely strain the eyes and hands! I look forward to the day I can buy a big iMAC. That will seem like such a luxury!!
I noticed this morning that my body soap smelled like dryer sheets. Not sure if that’s good or bad. At least I’ll smell fresh!!
JL Goes Vegan says
I love coming home as much as I love going away. Both are good! Welcome home!
Hannah says
Yoru breakfast puts me in mind of an icecream sundae – I’ll take that over pesto anyday 😛
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love coming home from a trip and doing laundry all day — I find it very relaxing!
Will you share with us what was in the swag bags?
Kath says
I can’t even remember and didn’t get a whole one for myself – but I’m SURE someone took a photo of theirs – we gotta find one!
Daniel says
Our laundry vent is right outside my window, so on nights when it’s cool enough to keep them open, and my Mom gets up and does laundry, I can wake up to the fresh scent of clean clothes.
I really like the idea of sizing the Windows Live Writer window so that it fits with the Photo Gallery as well… never thought of that, thanks for the idea. 😀
Kim says
I thought I was the only one who actually loved spending a day doing laundry!! Enjoy 😀
Also, I love those bowls!
Laura says
In college, my freshman dorm room was right next to the laundry room…nothing quite like weekend afternoons filled with the lovely smell of six washing machines and dryers! It was one of my favorite things about that dorm room… 🙂
Brittany @ A Healthy Slice of Life says
ahhh… lazy laundry days rule!
Enjoy 🙂
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Haha I kinda like laundry too. I love when you put the clothes in your closet and everything just smells so good.
sweetersalt says
Your basil is so lovely! Mine has dried out and gone to seed – booo!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
hurray for being home…there’s really no better feeling in the world 🙂
Rachel (Two Healthy Plates) says
I love the smell of laundry too, but I can’t say that I’ve ever thought of it as relaxing! I do love AFTER the laundry is done and everything is organized, that’s relaxing to me!
Tina says
You’re so funny that unpacking and organizing relaxes you. That is always the worst part for me after coming home from a trip. Although I do admit I love the feeling when its done.
Your blogging setup looks awesome. I love the dual screen option.
wishful nals says
going home is so nice! do you like the netbook? i’ve been in the market for a computer that’s easy to travel with for awhile. what’s your take on it? worth it?
Kath says
LOVE it – but only for short trips!
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Mmmm homemade pesto!! One of the best things in the whole world!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I heart laundry smells too! My laundry from the weekend is still begging to be done though… I need to catch up on all these HLS posts first! Looks like you had an awesome time! 🙂
Camille says
Oooh, I love laundry smell 🙂
It is nice when you don’t feel rushed to get it done!
Heather says
I hate having a full laundry basket. Clean laundry is very calming for me too!
Good luck with your unpacking – I’m sure you will have it done in no time.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Glad you are back home Kath. I attacked a major amount of laundry myself yesterday. Good luck with yours! Enjoy your day at home!
Marina says
I love the smell of fresh laundry, but I really don’t like doing it 😀
Enjoy your time at home 😉
Mary (What's Cookin' with Mary) says
Your basil plant is looking great Kath! I have a HUGE laundry basket full of clothes that I would love to just be miraculously done!! 😉 I love when I throw a load in the dryer and leave to run an errand… come back, and the whole house smells like clean laundry. Love that.
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Kudos to you for actually enjoying the cumbersome task of laundry, it’s definitely on my list of “chores I loathe.” It is nice to have it done, though!
Your oatmeal looks heavenly, as per usual. Don’t you just love how melty sunflower seed butter gets?
Also, how do you keep your basil plant thriving? Mine is seriously ill. Do they require direct sunlight? I currently have it in a kitchen window that gets only indirect light.
Kath says
Leave it alone for 8 days!? 🙂 Seriously, I have a black thumb. Matt is tending to it and I don’t even know what he’s doing to it. Perhaps feeding it bread?
faith @ gracefulfitness says
My dad made some EXCELLENT pesto with walnuts in place of pinenuts last week, I highly recommend it if you are a fan of walnuts (and it’s a bit more economical, pinenuts are pricey!).
Kath says
I always use walnuts!!!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
I hate doing laundry. I can’t imagine loving it, though the smell is nice. My hubby does it – yes, I’m lucky.
Heather says
i love the smell of fresh laundry! makes me want to take a nap.
Mama Pea says
I love laundry smells too! Especially the steam that comes out on the side of the house that smells like Snuggle. Mmm!!!
Angela says
I stopped drinking coffee a while ago, but when I was still drinking it I always wanted it cool. People thought this was so weird, but it was definitely the way I preferred it. Glad I’m not alone!
Lindsey says
Hey Kath! I’m a LONGTIME reader of your blog and I commented maybe on only once! During the time when I wasn’t reading your blog, I was in the hospital recovering from anorexia. I was down to 50 pounds, unable to walk, or speak, recognize my family. I was taken in by an ambulance. It’s been 7 months since I have been FULLY recovered and almost a year since I was in the hospital. I am at a very healthy weight and Im living life for the first time! isThe eating disorder thoughts are gone and I’m at peace.
I just wanted to let you know that your blog and you, are amazing examples of healthy living. You’re a wonderful inspirtation to many people. By the way, your photos are beautiful too!
And I can’t wait to attend the Healthy Living Summit next year!
Lindsey
Lindsey
Kath says
Thanks so much Lindsey. SO glad to hear you’re feeling great again. All the best!
Lindsey says
Oops I signed my name twice…haha
Mary Frances says
Lindsey, Thank you for sharing–nice to learn you are healthy and now living life and at peace 🙂 Kath really does seem to be an inspiration to many. Wishing you all the best life has to offer!
Penny says
Not only do I love the smell of fresh laundry, but I love DOING laundry. It is the only household chore that I really enjoy. I have always thought that I would like to work in a laundromat. 🙂
Yeah. I’m strange. 🙂
Anne@ Food Loving Polar Bear says
Doing laundry is so much fun, I love when my closet is full of fresh clothes!
Your bowls are cute!
Ma Fea says
Hi, Kath. Welcome home. Thanks for the great pics and updates. Sorry to hear about your grandfather.
I was wondering if there’s a reason you prefer rolled oats vs. steel cut. It looks like your morning oatmeal fixes are primarily rolled. I’m hooked on steel cut and just wondered why (or if) you have a preference.
Thanks.
Kath says
I prefer creamy to chewy and think rolled oats give more plump and volume. I dont’ dislike steel cut, but I just like rolled better.
Tia says
Sorry to hear about your grandfather kath, never easy, I bet her lived an amazingly full life though : ) I love the smell of laundry too, definetly very picky when it comes to my laundry soap hah!
Tracey says
I really wish I could grow basil at home but we have no sunlight to put it in. It would be amazing to use really fresh stuff for pesto! Guess I will have to wait until I move to the suburbs and can have an entire garden full of good fresh herbs and veggies!
lauren says
I made pesto last night because I have an overwhelming supply of basil! I ate it with the little box of Eden Organic Veggie Pasta from the HLS swag bag. Pretty tasty!
Monique@She's Going The Distance says
you don’t like iced coffee?!?! All this time I thought you did 🙂
R @ Learning As I Chop says
That basil looks terrific!
Meagan says
Wow Kath, that basil is doing well. It looks like it is about to flower, make sure you trim it before it does!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i do love the smell of laundry, and folding it, but for some reason i HATE putting it away!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
I love doing laundry too! unless i’m rushed 🙂
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
The granola looks perfect on top. It looks like such a good bowl of comforting oats.
Dee says
Ooh girl… I love your oatmeals! You inspire me. 🙂
You are a much better woman than I am. I absolutely hate laundry. Maybe if I had my own washer and dryer at home I’d enjoy it more, but laundromats around here really suck the happiness out everything. =/
Cati @ crave and create says
Is that the WordPress interface on your desktop shots?
Kath says
Windows Live Writer