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Grilled pizza with asparagus and egg

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Couscous salad with radishes, peas and mint

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Farro Risotto with fresh English Peas

I know I’m going to get this wrong, and probably I know I’m going to get this wrong, and probably not say this as eloquently as others, or even offend certain people. And although that’s not my intention - it’s a risk I’m willing to take. Now more than ever, it’s time for us to speak up. My heart has been so heavy this week for our black community. And how in the world we have come to this place. How we haven’t protected them. Stood up for them. Fought for them. As parents JP and I talk with our kids a lot about sticking up for the underdog. See something, say something. And yet, we haven’t done this for our black brothers and sisters. Racism comes in so many different forms and layers. And although I never thought of myself as racist - I now look back and see that if I wasn’t ACTIVELY fighting to change things, then I’m just as guilty. And although we have talked about racism in our home, we have NOT done enough. And that stops now. Know better, do better. . This morning we sat around our kitchen table and I talked with our kids about George Floyd, and about the riots across the country (and no, they aren’t “too young”) and WHY they are happening. We talked about what we can do in our own home to help fight against racism. Together we educated ourselves on the #blacklivesmatter tenants - to understand what it actually means and what they are fighting for. We ordered books for all of us that we committed to reading (“A kids book about racism”, “how to be an antiracist”, and Asher and lillian are reading “The hate you give”). This is just the beginning. We have a lot of work to do. . I read something by Scott Woods the other day that hit home for me. This is just a small snippet. “Yes, racism looks like hate, but hate is just one manifestation. Privilege is another. Access is another. Ignorance is another. Apathy is another.”. . I know I personally have work to do, and I believe we all do (on all different levels). But I’m committed to the work and to uncomfortable conversations....in my home and with all of you. And I Hope you are too. . If you have any resources, books, websites, organizations that you think could help this conversation, please share.
I don’t know who’s more excited - them or me. I don’t know who’s more excited - them or me. But our patio makeover is finally DONE and all the details are up on the blog! . I am so happy with how it turned out. We found the furniture at @target and had it all assembled and up in a day. I am absolutely obsessed with it. The sofa and chairs are so cozy and comfy - plus you guys it’s all still IN STOCK and ON SALE 👌. . You can find the link for the full blog post with all the details, or head over to the @liketoknow.it app where it’s all linked there too! . If we’re all going to be spending so much time at “home” this summer - we might as well make it cozy and happy 🥰❤️ . #outdoorpatio #outdoorspaces #targetstyle #targetfinds #outdoorfurniture #patiomakeover #createaspaceyoulove #makehomehappy #outdoordecor #patiofurniture #liketoknowit #liketoknowithome #ourhome
It’s been a while since we’ve had some introdu It’s been a while since we’ve had some introductions around here - and I feel like I’m being a terrible hostess ☺️. So let’s go ahead and clear that up. We’ve got a few new faces over here and it’s time we get to know each other. . I for one believe if you’re going to spend your time on this platform with certain people....you should really get to know them. Like them. Be friends with them. After all, isn’t that what this is all about 💗 . So for all of you who are new (and not so new 😉)....I’m so glad you’re here. I can’t wait to learn more about you and how I can help serve you. . Here’s a little bit about me. 🖤 I’m Katy, a Chicago mama to four kids 🖤 I don’t know that I was built to be a mom of four. I can probably only manage two well....but I’m giving it my all, some days more gracefully than others. 🖤 I was a professional chef before having kids....and there are many days I miss the thrill of the kitchen. 🖤 JP and I have moved around a lot (this is our eighth home). 🖤 we’ve lived in chicago, NY, CT, and now back to chicago....and I wouldn’t have changed any of it. 🖤 I started “G in the C” without a clue as to what I was doing - Three years later, I’m still learning as I go 🖤 we’re currently in the process of renovating a 100 year old home, one DIY project at a time. And each time we tackle something new, JP asks me....”are you sure?!”.....and I always answer the same way “I’m 100% NOT sure!” 🤷‍♀️ But that’s the beauty of life. You don’t have to be sure. You just have to try. 🖤 I believe in living life big. Trying new things. Taking chances. Putting yourself out there. Being real. Showing up for others and yourself. And most importantly, loving as big as you can, in every way ❤️ . I can promise you a few things with this space. I will always be real. I will always do my best to show up for all of YOU. And I will always do my best to create a sense of community here 💗 . My hope is that something here, sparks something in YOU. Inspires you. That you see something here and think “yeah, me too”. . Now I want to know about YOU?! Where are you from? What brought you here? Tell me a little about you! . #chicagoblogger #empowher #momhustle
I’m not much of a “diet” girl. In fact I ca I’m not much of a “diet” girl. In fact I can say that I don’t think I’ve ever actually followed one. For one, I’m just not good with rules 😅🤷‍♀️. And two....the idea of a “diet” never sounded that appealing. . Instead, I practice what I like to think of as just mindful eating. Being aware and conscious of what I put in my body, and how it makes me feel. But always coming from a place of abundance, and never of sacrifice. Being good to my body. Nurturing it and fueling it with foods that feel and taste GOOD. . Some days that means freshly baked bread (we all know about my current sourdough obsession 🤗) or a brownie or bowl of popcorn with the kids during a movie. But it also means big overflowing salads and yummy smoothies. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You can find a balance. It’s ok to let yourself “enjoy” food, and still eat healthy and fuel your body. . Today I’m being “good to me” by making one of my favorite spring salads for lunch this afternoon. This spring pea & asparagus salad has a little bit of everything. Sweet peas and spicy radishes, with a creamy honey lemon vinaigrette covered with mint and basil. It’s so fresh and light and just a happy bowl of goodness. . I hope you’re being “good to you” today, too. Let’s all start this week of right 👌 . You can find the link to the full recipe in my bio. . #graceinthecrumbs #springsalad #springrecipes #sweetpeas #asparagusseason #asparagus #saladrecipe #saladsofinstagram #begoodtoyourself #begoodtoyourbody #mindfuleating #intuitiveeating #intuitiveeatingjourney #fuelyourbodyright #whatsonyourplate #whatsonmyplate #bowlofgoodness #foodisart #beautifulfood #springmenu #gatheraroundthetable #whatsforlunch #onthetableproject #shareyourtable #eatrealfoods #eattherainbow🌈 #dinnerinspo #inthekitchen
Thank you all for the super sweet words yesterday Thank you all for the super sweet words yesterday about our home 💗. It was so fun showing you a little more of our world....thanks for coming along for the ride. . Yesterday was such a good reminder that it doesn’t matter how big or small, how messy or perfectly organized, how well decorated or simply DIY’d our homes are...all that matters is how we make them FEEL. And that comes from the people inside them. No amount or money, or paint, or home renovation can replace what a whole lot of love can fill 💗. Feeling extra grateful that ours has a lot to go around 💙💙💙💙💗💗. . Hoping you’re all safe at home tonight surrounded by a whole lot of love, too 💗💗 . And if you need a Good Friday night laugh...head over to my stories to see some of Frankie’s sweet dance moves. That boy cracks me up. #fourthchild 🥰 . #gratefulthankfulblessed #gratitudeattitude #smallmoments #noplaceidratherbe #crazybeautifullife #soakingupthesun #lazydays
“To the world you may be one person, but to one “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world” - Dr. Seuss To all the women out there who are someone’s whole world...thank you for doing what you do. Happy Mother’s Day to all the women who “mother” in all the different ways. . And to my four little people. Thank you for teaching me how to laugh at myself, forgive, and most importantly, love . You are my world 💙💗💙💙. . 📷 @afmphoto . #mothersday2020 #momoffour #mymotherhood #motherhoodjourney #mothersofinstagram
Ok guys, let’s change things up a little bit. T Ok guys, let’s change things up a little bit. Tonight, let’s all name ONE thing we think we did really well today. One thing we feel really good about. We ALL have at least one. . Ok, I’ll go first....Today, I got outside and got some exercise, I was a good mama to this little guy (not sure about how well I did with the rest of them 🤷‍♀️🤪), and I got dinner on the table 👊. . My mind naturally always goes to my “faults” (and lately there seems to be a lot), so tonight I’m focusing extra hard on all the things I did WELL. . What about you?! What’s one thing you did really well today? One thing you’re proud of? Big or little 💗 . #mommoment #mommoments #mindfulliving #seethegood #empowerher #begoodtoyourself #begoodtoyou #gratitudepractice #gratitudeattitude #presentoverperfect #lovingyourself #lovingyou #begentlewithyourself #dailygrace #giveyourselfgrace #youvegotthis #wecandohardthings #weareallinthistogether #myanthropologie
Ok friends, how’s it going?! Honestly? How are Ok friends, how’s it going?! Honestly? How are we all holding up? . I’d say we’re a solid.....”medium”. Not amazing, but not terrible. Somewhere right in the middle....with lots of moments at both ends of the spectrum. . But no matter how the day goes - I’m trying my hardest to see the good, every day. . Today’s good list.... . ❤️ the daily nap battle with this guy, that today I surrendered to, and just made “cuddle time” instead 🥰 . ❤️ the smell of freshly baked bread . ❤️ wind on my face and seeing the waves . ❤️ leftovers in the fridge so I don’t have to think about what’s for dinner . ❤️ our nightly family walks . Ok, your turn. Name one thing on your good list..... . #goodlist #seethegood #seethebeauty #seethebeautyineverything #gratitudepractice #abundancemindset #abundantlyblessed #abundantlife #bethegood #presentoverperfect #createalifeyoulove #slowlivingforlife #boymoms #lovethelife #lovethelifeyoulead #loveyourlife #choosejoy #choosehappy #choosetobehappy #boysbedroom #boyroom #kidsroomdecor #kidsroominspo #kidsroominspiration #kidsroomdesign #kidsroomstyle #wayfairathome #wayfairathome #paintedwalls #paintedwall #wallpapper
I’m Katy, and this is my life


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