taking stock // lately.

Making : green smoothies galore. 
Cooking : gluten, dairy and still tasty foods.
Drinking : vodka, lime and soda, chai, water.
Reading: the slap. by: christos tsiolkas.
Wanting: a sleep in.
Looking: for my lost earring.
Playing: in the sand at the beach with my favourite tiny sidekicks.
Deciding: on a lot of things.
Wishing: my family was around the corner.
Enjoying: sunshine.
Waiting: for L to finish work. TGIF.
Liking: being a mom.
Wondering: what this next year holds.
Loving: birkenstocks and boyfriend jeans.
Pondering: how many children we want.
Considering: starting a little business venture.
Watching: reign.
Hoping: for a visit from my mom next year.
Marvelling: at how quickly little ones grow.
Needing: a haircut.
Smelling: peppermint tea.
Wearing: my hair in a messy bun.
Following: poppy as she finds new climbing adventures. e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e we turn.
Noticing: the nights getting shorter as the sun stays out longer.
Knowing: all things turn out okay.
Thinking: about my dad.
Feeling: strong and empowered.
Admiring: my other half and his amazing ability to look on the bright side and juggle everything without complaint.
Sorting: out the closets in our house one by one.
Buying: new sheets and linen.
Getting: excited for beach days, outside dinners and camping trips.
Bookmarking: yummy raw food recipes to try.
Disliking: cleaning the house.
Opening: myself to some new ideas.
Giggling: with my girls.
Feeling: peace.
Snacking: on avocado with salt, pepper and cashews.
Coveting: a juicer and dehydrator.
Wishing: for the news to have more good stories than bad one day.
Helping: piper write her stories.
Hearing: poppy waking from a long post beach slumber. 
and with that...
happy weekend.
xx ashley

taking stock inspired by and list found at the clever meet me at mike's

food as fuel // links to love // kid friendly whole + real food.

:: home made kale chips/ local avocado with sea salt and pepper/ raw sauerkraut :: 

We have been paying very close attention to the foods going into our bodies. Winter illnesses have been thick and ruling our home this year. Coupled with some issues of weighty proportions and a recent allergy/intolerance diagnosis have led to a 100% change in diet for us all. Packages are out and whole foods (or at least good old fashioned home cooking) in. My secret weapons include the farmers market, our veggie patch (and those of friends with kind hearts and green thumbs) and the following websites.

// my darling lemon thyme // emma has two children with food allergies and intolerances and has created the most amazing philosophy for food and collection of recipes. i have just received her book and am devouring it and the recipes it holds.

// whole food simply // simple recipes for real food. 

// tales of a recipe junkie // i follow tammi (one of the most lovely souls out there) on instagram and her real recipes make me drool and want to spend hours spinning in an apron in my kitchen (or perhaps with her in my kitchen and me devouring her goodies) 

// lunch lady // more family friendly real food. her comparisons with packaged food are awesome. see lunch lady vs white wing anzacs for a great example of how to cook (bake) good food fast.

// the raw food mum // see title of site!

do you have a go to good food site? Share the love in the comments.

♡ ashley