This was my first Sunday in a loooong time where I had nowhere to be now that soccer is over. We had just us and a whole day of warm sunshine ahead, so we made plans for the pool and a cookout!
But first, pancakes. With peaches and cherries. Love summer’s stone fruits!
I did some chores around the house to get things organized for the week. I don’t mind changing the sheets every week, but I really do not like putting comforters into duvet covers. Is there a secret trick to this that I am missing? I generally get the corners in my hands and then stand on the bed to shake it down. I’ve also tried doing it inside-out on the bed, but that way seems harder.
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Mazen drove to the grocery store for some items while I cleaned up ; )
We went to ACAC for a quick workout for me and 45 minutes of play time for M and then packed up a picnic and headed to the ACAC Waterpark that’s included in our membership.
We had our picnic first before spending a few hours splashing around.
We shared a PB&J, mini salad, Babybel cheese and fruit. Mazen taught me how to efficiently eat salad on the go: just pick up leaves, dip in dressing (on the bottom), and eat. No fork or mixing required!
We also shared a yogurt and a soft pretzel later that afternoon.
Back at the casa, the yard was primed for a little outdoor playing.
We had Thomas’ family over for dinner to celebrate our news.
We had burgers, grilled corn, and chips and salsa
And Eileen’s famous trifle for dessert!
I was horrified on Sunday morning to read about the events that happened in London. My heart goes out to my English readers. I hope everyone has a safe and happy week.
I totally feel you on the duvet. It’s so hard to put the comforter in there. Sounds like we do it the same way. haha
I trick I do for duvets is put in the top corner, then use a big hair clip to hold it on the outside, then repeat for the other top corner. I should buy a 3rd for the top middle, but I never remember to. It’s a little bit helpful. 🙂
Clips are a good idea!
Look at that gorgeous trifle! I had to scroll back up to look at it again!
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My tip is that I don’t use a duvet cover at all! A crisp good quality white sheet is all you need. Put it over your comforter, tuck the corners. At the top, fold the sheet over the comforter and fold your bed sheet over the top of that. It’s what they do in hotels, and once I started doing this, I never used a duvet cover again!!!
You are right that is what they do in hotels! I’m going to see if I can try this with a sheet next week. Do you think a regular king sheet is big enough for a king comforter?
If you try this, please share pictures, because I can’t quite visualize her description! I just struggled with my duvet and cover yesterday, and this idea sounds great!
Yep! I have a cal king and use a cal king sheet. Just make sure the sheet is high quality. It makes a huge difference! Also, if you really want something that feels luxurious, try ironing the sheet first. My mom runs a bed and breakfast and her trick for super luxurious beds is ironed sheets!
Thanks!
Guys. Not that hard. Turn duvet cover inside out. Lay down comforter over. clip all four ends (most covers actually have tiny ties you can tie the corners to the duvet.) then flip right-side in.
Ah, that grill!!! funny because I had to put a cover on a comforter yesterday and my boyfriend helped/did it himself. It’s not an easy task!
My trick after buying a duvet cover once is…. never use duvet covers again. 😛 Too fancy for me I guess. 😀
Haha!!
Is a trifle basically a parfait made with cake layers nineteen?
Wow! That is an awesome deal that the waterpark is included in your membership.. that looks like an awesome pool!
Glad you had a relaxing weekend! Does Thomas work on the weekends, or did he just not join y’all?
Love that you are still celebrating your news! ….and that dessert looks incredible! Yum!
He was golfing 🙂
Ahh! Nice!!
Congratulations on your engagement!!! That’s so great!
I had a duvet cover once and probably never will again due to the hassle of putting them on (although it’s super convenient when you need to wash the comforter!) I would actually turn the duvet cover inside out, tie the bottom two corners of the comforter to the duvet using a small hair ties or rubber bands- close enough to the corner so it wouldn’t show when it was on- and pull the comforter through. That way it wouldn’t ball up while it was in the cover, either.
i learned to find the strings on inside duvet corners of the cover and tie them to the loops on duvet! It helps but my son still messes his all up.
Hi Kath, could you share Eileen’s trifle recipe? It looks like the perfect dessert to make for the 4th of July!
I will see if she does it from memory or follows a particular one!
Yes, please!
Here’s a duvet cover hack I use all the time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH4VhFGCH7A
It’s amazing!
Amanda S, thank you!! I cannot wait to try this.
Looks like a fun weekend. Here is the ultimate trick for a duvet cover..the California roll method. . I found this video last year. Now I love to change the duvets! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1IzS2oBBN0
WOW. That looks easy but it bet it takes practice 🙂 Going to try it soon!
It actually doesn’t. I am all thumbs, but as long as I follow the video (pausing at each step). It works every time! My son thinks it is magic 🙂
it looks magic!!
Hi, please share that trifle recipe if it’s not a secret- looks incredible!
YES PLEASE!!!
Yes, please this looks amazing.
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I was so over trying to fit my duvet into my cover that I just put it on top of the duvet! Now it’s been that way for over a year and I don’t mind it. lol. Lazy.
Duvet covers are the bane of my existence! Last year at 9 months pregnant I was literally INSIDE the cover trying to get it together…lol!
Hahaha!!!
No one likes duvet covers. I use the roll method now which takes less time but I swear it should be an Olympic sport!
I love that plate from your picnic. Does it come with a cover so it’s easy on the go? Looking for a good on the go lunch container for picnic lunches in the park with my kiddos this summer.
It’s this one from Amazon and we love it for all the things!
We use the sushi/burrito method referenced above and it’s great! I forget how to do it in between washings sometimes and have to re-watch a video, but it certainly takes less time and is easier to watch the video and do it than trying to stuff it the “regular” way. Good luck!
OMG he just gets cuter and cuter doesn’t he?!?! Looks like you had a super fun weekend!
You seem to have the best gym! I wish I lived there! Do you watch Friends? Rachel makes an awful trifle because she gets pages in the recipe book stick together and puts ground beef in the dessert. Everyone had to pretend to like it. It’s such a funny episode!
Haha!!
My cleaning lady (every 2 weeks) washes and puts the duvet back on once a month. She does sheets on regular visits. It’s a luxury but as a working mom I would rather spend my home time with my kids. I love her and I’m in Cville if you need her #. 🙂
That is quite the hook up! I’d love the referral to keep on hand if you want to email it to me (Katheats at gmail)