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  • Just landed in NYC to spend a few days with JonPaul, but already missing my valentines back home, especially this little tiny dancer. ________ Wishing you all a very happy Valentine’s Day today 😘💕💕 . #topknottwins #momanddaughter #momanddaughtergoals #mytinydancer #motherlylove #mindfulliving #embracingtheseasons #presentoverperfect #maketimestop #babiesdontkeep #theeverymom
  • I’m not much of big ”gift” girl when it comes to Valentine’s Day.....except when it comes in the form of chocolate. I’ll take chocolate any day, all day🍫 _________ This Valentine’s Day I’m flying to NYC to meet up with JonPaul for a few days - and I’m taking this rose and pistachio white chocolate bark along with me. Nothing says “I love you” like a little homemade treat. Especially when it’s made with rose petals and chocolate. _________ If you’re looking for a super easy and fun treat for Valentine’s Day, this is it. A few ingredients, no baking required, and beautiful enough for your favorite valentine 🥰 ________ Link to this rose and pistachio white chocolate bark in my bio . #chocolatebark #whitechocolate #chocolatelove #valentinesdaytreats #showyourlove #foodislove #foodislove❤️ #shareyourtable #homemadecandy
  • Yesterday, in my stories, I shared how I was feeling pretty overwhelmed managing my schedule and never ending “to-do” list. Everything from the kids activities, to my personal projects with the blog - just trying to figure out all the moving pieces can sometimes feel like a full-time job. _________ I think as a “stay-at-home-mom”, most of my “work” happens while I’m multitasking so many other things. Making dinner while checking emails, editing photos while refereeing two toddlers playing. It’s always a juggle. It feels as though my mind can never be truly present in one moment because I’m always juggling so many moving parts - and thinking ahead to “what’s next”. Anyone else relate?!! ___________ I decided it was time to try and make a change. __________ I’m realizing I need to hold myself more accountable and better plan out my time. Managing my “time” is just as important as every other “task” I do - and I need to make it a priority. Dedicating time each day to “plan” how I’m going to use this precious resource of time and being more mindful of where my time is really going. ___________ I’m starting a new system next week using the @pandavist planner - and will let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed this new system creates less overwhelm and more room for joy!!! _________ What about all of you?! How do you manage your time? How do you stay on top of your schedule and “to-do” list?! Share with us! Would love to know what’s working for you! . #mindfulliving #intentionalliving #createalifeyoulove #presentoverperfect #makingitwork #smallchanges #bigjoy #choosejoy #mombosslife #momboss #mombloggers #momblogger
  • Yesterday was one of those days. You know the kind. I felt behind from the moment I woke up, and it only snowballed from there. I felt so deflated by the end of the day. Rattling off in my mind all the things I had done wrong - I was impatient with the kids, never returned any of my voicemails, wet laundry still sitting in the washing machine. And on the list went. _________ But as I climbed into bed last night, and I took a moment to clear my head - I started thinking about all the things I DID do. I got four kids off to school and back. I made healthy meals us all. I kissed boo-boos, wiped noses, cleaned up dishes, read bed-time stories, and said “I love you” about a million times. So I guess maybe I did do a few things ok. __________ It can be so easy for me to only focus on what’s still not crossed off on my “to-do” list - rather than seeing all that I DID do. There are so many things in my days, in all of our days, that never even make it onto our lists. Things that matter. Real things. Those are the things that count the most. ___________ So for today, that’s what I’m choosing to focus on. All that I DID do - including making these spicy falafel pitas! Probably one of my all time favorite recipes. Crispy spicy falafels smothered in a homemade tzatziki sauce and crunchy carrot slaw. The perfect comfort food to enjoy while NOT crossing things off your “to-do” list 😉😂. . Link to the recipe for these spicy falsfel pitas in my bio. . #eatgoodfeelgood #eatreal #fuelyourbodyright #begoodtoyourself #begoodtoyourbody #mindfuleating #mindfulliving #createalifeyoulove #smallchanges #bigjoy #choosejoy #selflovefirst #shareyourtable #theeverygirlcooks #falafel #falafelwrap
  • I can remember back to when J and I were first dating, we’d talk about all the things we wanted to accomplish and do before we turned 40. We were so young and naive at the time - and 40 seemed like a world away. __________ Fast forward to today, on J’s 40th birthday, living a life I don't know if either of us ever imagined. _________ But I can say that without a doubt - through all the moves, careers, and kids - I couldn't be prouder of who this man has grown into. An even better version of the 20 something boy I knew years ago. __________ And while I believe “the best is yet to come”, there have already been some pretty magical moments along the way. ____________ Happy 40th birthday to the man who keeps our world spinning. Thanks for taking us along on your ride✨ . #mindfulliving #intentionalliving #embracingtheseasons #embracingtheeveryday #createalifeyoulove #40yearsyoung #40neverlookedsogood
  • Eating food that’s good for you, can also mean eating food that tastes GOOD! Eating healthy and clean does not mean depriving yourself, but rather finding foods that make your body feel it’s best. _________ Today on the blog I’m sharing these vegan chocolate nut bars. A simple, healthy, sweet treat that is so delicious you’ll forget they’re even good for you. _________ Link to this recipe and more in my bio. Enjoy!! . #eatgoodfeelgood #eatrealfood #mindfuleating #fueledbyplants #cleaneatingrecipe #begoodtoyourbody #begoodtoyourself #vegandessert #veganrecipes #healthysweets #healthymoms #healthyfamilies #chicagofoodbloggers
  • Someone’s not excited about getting out of our jammies and heading out into this cold ❄️, and I kind of don't blame him. Rumors are it’s going to be -20 here in Chicgao this week 😳🥶. I'm just praying we still have school 🙏. Fingers crossed. Hope you're all staying warm and cozy wherever you're at. . #chicagowintersarenojoke #chicagowinter #mommoments #sundaysnuggles #boymomlife #cuddlebuddies #cuddleseason #myboy💙
  • Ok, so vegan desserts are not really my thing (mainly because they kind of intimidate me). But when you’re eating clean AND you have a sweet tooth, you do what you have to do. Recipe for these little chocolate vegan treats coming soon!!!! _________ And in other important worldly news 😉, have any of you listened to the “Dear Sugar” podcasts? I just listened to a great episode on marriage that was recommended to me by a friend, and it was SOOOO good. Anyone whose married, or in a committed relationship, should listen to it. I feel like I may need a full post on it, it was that good. (Dear Sugar, The infidelity episodes, part 3). What do we think? Could we use a good relationship chat on here?! I think so, but you tell me 😘 ___________ And share with us what good podcasts you’re listening to these days! I could for sure use a few new good ones 😘 . #cleaneatingrecipe #vegandesserts #vegandessert #eatcleanfood #eatgoodfeelgood #fuelyourbodyright #begoodtoyourbody #begoodtoyourself #healthymom #healthyfamilies #healthydesserts #vegansweets
I’m Katy, and this is my life


Welcome to Grace in the Crumbs. A space dedicated to finding beauty in the everyday, ordinary, and often times messy moments of our lives. I hope that with whatever mess, whatever crumbs may be lying on your floor, that you find a little grace mixed in there too.

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