Currently in March (2024)

It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for the Currently link up with Jennifer at Overflowing with Thankfulness.  This month we're talking about what we're currently loving, looking forward to, planning, wearing, and eating. 

Loving: Our weather has been fabulous this week so we shortened our school days by 1 subject and went on some nice long hikes. 



Looking forward to: We have Alec's parent/player meeting tonight and while I am NOT looking forward to sitting through another one of those I am looking forward to the start of track and field and watching him perform for his last year. 

Throwback photo from last year

Planning: Evan and I spent the week planning out his curriculum for next year.. looks like 11th grade will be a fairly fun and easy one!

Wearing: New blouses with cardigans.




Eating: Lots of fresh, healthy vegetables and a few lean proteins thrown in. 

Salmon with squash/apples with a salad

Assorted veggies with omelet 

Salad with a Boca Chik'n patty 

Salad, veggies, and a baked potato

Veggies with sweet potato

Jennifer Aniston's salad (recipe from Holly/ Pink Lady)

Linking up with: Thinking Out Loud, Spread the Kindness, 











Comments

  1. Maria RineerMarch 6, 2024 at 5:04 AM

    Pretty blouses! I like the first one a lot. Great news about the weather and getting lots of hikes in. I have been enjoying running outside, in shorts sometimes, even :). Have a great Wednesday!

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  2. NatashaMarch 6, 2024 at 6:33 AM

    Oh, your food looks so good!!! And our weather has been pretty great these past few days! I definitely wish I could be outside more.

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  3. Kathrine EldridgeMarch 6, 2024 at 6:59 AM

    It is so hard to see our kids grow up so fast. Love that you enjoyed these hikes and I adore all these cute casual looks.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  4. Jennifer GoodwinMarch 6, 2024 at 7:11 AM

    Yay for shortened days and long hikes! All of those food pictures look amazing; you've been eating so well lately!

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    1. Joanne March 6, 2024 at 8:50 AM

      I have been eating so well lately and I feel great!

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  5. Janet AlcornMarch 6, 2024 at 8:40 AM

    Way to go on the healthy food! I've been working on adding more vegetables to my diet. The hiking looks great as always. You live in such a beautiful place.

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  6. HollyMarch 6, 2024 at 9:06 AM

    Love that you made that salad- your food looks even healthier and more colorful! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  7. mireilleMarch 6, 2024 at 9:22 AM

    I need to start doubling up on veggies! I keep going back and forth with my eating habits: I love my salads but then will revert to sandwiches (and not even the good bread).
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne March 6, 2024 at 1:55 PM

      LOL! I do love salads but this time of year I do seem to pass them up for cooked/hot veggies more often.

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  8. Tanya March 6, 2024 at 9:36 AM

    I'm glad you are getting some sunshine and hikes in! Your food looks so healthy!

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  9. Julie's Creative LifestyleMarch 6, 2024 at 9:51 AM

    It's so beautiful in the spring in your area and perfect for those walks/hikes. I love your outfits and I will have to order the Lily top. I've seen it on some other bloggers and it's perfect for spring. I just wish the sun would come out and less rain! LOL. Enjoy the rest of the week.

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    1. Joanne March 6, 2024 at 1:56 PM

      Thank you! We could do with a little less rain too; we're finding lots of trees uprooting themselves on all our hikes lately.

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  10. Kari March 6, 2024 at 11:07 AM

    I hope he likes track and field! I remember sitting outside for spring soccer all those years. SO COLD. 🤣

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    1. Joanne March 6, 2024 at 1:56 PM

      He loves it! He's been working on discus and javelin all 3 years up to now and plans to compete in those same two events this year too.

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  11. JeanieMarch 6, 2024 at 12:19 PM

    Great idea on the sqush/apples. I have some butternut cubes I need to use this week (and apples, too!) So, you know what I'll be making!

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  12. JoyceMarch 6, 2024 at 12:48 PM

    I'm looking forward to some hikes this spring. We've had so much rain lately that we haven't been out as much as we normally are this time of year. It's good to hike here now and into spring before the humidity gets too crazy. I hope your son enjoys his year. I come from a family of serious runners, but sadly am not one myself. Have a great rest of the week!

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    1. Joanne March 6, 2024 at 1:59 PM

      We've had lots of rain too so everything is pretty muddy but it's still fun to get out when it's not raining. Alec would have loved to compete in running but he's had such joint problems each year that he's decided to just stick to field events-- javelin and discus so he doesn't ruin his knees and ankles.

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  13. Memphis BridgesMarch 6, 2024 at 12:57 PM

    I love the cardigans and as usual, all the food looks so good! I am glad y'all were able to enjoy some walks outside this week and enjoy the weather.

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  14. PamelaMarch 6, 2024 at 1:26 PM

    Yummy meals, love the salads. You're not shortening the days by one subject, you're having outdoor PE, biology, and geography!

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  15. Megan RussellMarch 6, 2024 at 2:32 PM

    Those cardigans are so cute. I love to wear cardigans!!

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  16. Kellyann RohrMarch 6, 2024 at 3:15 PM

    I agree - those parent meetings are never fun but watching Alec in his last year sure will be!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Joanne March 7, 2024 at 12:48 PM

      I wouldn't mind so much if it wasn't always the same thing-- for 4 years in a row. LOL

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  17. Jodie FilogomoMarch 6, 2024 at 4:48 PM

    I know I always say this but it's so impressive to me that you still hike with the snow.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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  18. MarshaMarch 6, 2024 at 8:10 PM

    Those blue skies are gorgeous! I really like that Lilly dupe, too! Your food looks quite tasty...except for the sweet potatoes! I just can't eat them...long story, but I'm not going to share it!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  19. Lydia C. LeeMarch 7, 2024 at 12:20 AM

    You look like you've been eating healthy! And I love the cardi's. I wear them too. So cosy...#WOYP

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    1. Joanne March 7, 2024 at 12:51 PM

      I have been loving my new healthy eating regimen.

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  20. Kim CarberryMarch 7, 2024 at 8:31 AM

    It does look like you have had some lovely weather. It's been grey and foggy here for the last couple of days and we're forecast snow at the end of the week. lol
    Good luck to Evan with 11th grade, it sounds like you have some great plans.

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    1. Joanne March 7, 2024 at 12:52 PM

      We're under a flash flood watch right now because we've been having lots of rain.

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  21. Sammie @ The Annoyed ThyroidMarch 7, 2024 at 2:42 PM

    Love the outfits and those beautiful blue skies! Hope you have a fab rest of the month.

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  22. crackercrumblifeMarch 8, 2024 at 9:40 AM

    I love the freedom of homeschooling~ and being able to break away to enjoy a beautiful day. :) I have also been planning out next year's curriculum! I am excited about it and I hope Wyatt will be too.

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  23. Amy JohnsonMarch 9, 2024 at 8:41 AM

    All that food looks so yummy, and I love all your tops!

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  24. MandyJoyLoves♥March 9, 2024 at 2:01 PM

    Love your blouses! You are the best at taking photos in the mirror, and your food!

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  25. StephanieMarch 10, 2024 at 11:45 PM

    Loved looking through your happenings for this month. And the sweet potato with vegetables--yum! That is a favorite to make. Thank you for sharing at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #28.

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