Weekly Recap: Catching Up, Selling Cookies + A Coffee Shop
Last week I was dog sitting my boyfriend’s English Bulldog, Winston. I loved having him here – he’s such a character – but when he went home, the house felt so quiet. As much as I missed him, it was also kind of nice to get back into my usual routine.
Sunday
First thing Sunday morning, I picked up my grocery order. On the meal plan for the week: teriyaki and pineapple chicken burgers, pasta and salad, barbecued hot dogs with pasta salad, tuna noodle casserole, and chicken kababs. I thought I’d share dinners because I’m always looking for new ideas myself.
Once I unpacked the groceries, I tackled some cleaning and laundry. Even though I spend time with Winston at my boyfriend’s place, I always forget just how much fur he leaves behind when he’s here. Vacuuming and washing blankets felt never-ending – dog parents, I’m sure you know what it’s like!
Lunch was a big salad with greens, cucumber, tomato, marble cheese, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and creamy poppy seed dressing. Exactly what I was craving.
That evening I made dinner and then treated myself to some self-care: a face mask and a new book. I finally cracked open London by Edward Rutherfurd. If you’re not familiar with his books, they’re huge, sweeping stories about a specific place, following families through centuries. They’re definitely a commitment at around 1,000 pages, but so worth it if you love getting lost in a setting.
I’ve been loving these Garnier Moisture Bomb sheet masks. They’re quick and easy to put on and after 15 minutes they leave my skin feeling amazing! I highly recommend them if you’re looking for a sheet mask.
Monday
Most of Monday was spent blogging and catching up on work I’d fallen behind on while dog sitting. It felt good to be productive again.
Dinner was a cozy tuna noodle casserole – nothing fancy, but quick, filling, and minimal dishes since it all came together in one pot. Perfect for a fall evening.
Tuesday
Breakfast was vanilla yogurt with almond granola (my current go-to) on Tuesday morning.
After dropping some books off at the library, I had a leftover chicken burger chopped into a salad with poppy seed dressing and melba toast on the side.
My shoulder, which has been sore since two car accidents last year, was extra achy Tuesday morning. A hot water bottle ended up being the perfect relief – I even used it again before bed.
In the afternoon, I snacked on some chocolate covered peanuts my boyfriend brought me from Mordens’ Chocolates in Winnipeg. Apparently, it’s a local specialty, and wow – they were so good!
That evening was my weekly Girl Guides meeting. My group of 9 to 11 year old Guides sold cookies around the neighborhood. They needed a bit of help with math, but overall they did so well. One or two were nervous about speaking to the people who answered the door, but they did a great job.
If you’re in Calgary and want to buy some Girl Guide cookies, let me know – I can deliver! Proceeds go to programming, badges, and camping.
Wednesday
Bright and early, I gave my dad a ride to an appointment. I waited in the car with my book – introvert life!
Afterwards, he wanted a treat, so we stopped at Fenyk Coffee and Social. I discovered it this summer and love both of their locations. They’ve recently added a beautiful enclosed patio at their Northland location. I had a blueberry tea and he ordered a chai latte – both hits.
I noticed lots of people working on laptops there, and I’m tempted to bring mine next time I need a change of scenery for blogging.
Dinner plans shifted when the hot weather made me rethink making pasta. Instead, I grabbed some chicken and veggie kababs from the grocery store to barbecue. They turned out delicious and kept the kitchen cool – win-win.
That’s a little peek into my week! I always enjoy putting these recaps together because it feels like chatting with a friend about everyday life.
If you liked this post, you might enjoy reading some of my other Weekly Recaps. I’d also love to hear from you—what’s one highlight from your week? Let me know in the comments!
Wrap up
That’s a little peek into (most of) my week! I always enjoy writing these recaps because they give me a chance to slow down and reflect on the little things that made my days special – whether that’s a good meal, time with family, or a new book. It’s also a fun way to share a more personal side of my life with all of you beyond recipes, workouts, and wellness content.
If you enjoyed this post, you might also like browsing through some of my past Weekly Recaps. They’re a mix of everyday moments, new discoveries, and little adventures.
I’d love to hear from you too – what was one highlight from your week? Maybe a cozy meal you made, a fun outing, or even just a small moment that made you happy. Share it in the comments below. I always love reading about what you’ve been up to!
