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I’m Katy and this is my life

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Happy Monday, loves. We woke up this morning to a winter wonderful ❄️ here in Chicago - and I secretly loved it. I’ve spent almost the entire day at home, in my cozy slippers, and am about to get this warm comforting pasta ready for dinner tonight. .
This roasted butternut squash pasta is one of my favorite fall dishes. Creamy and decadent but still dairy- free and healthy”ish” 😉.
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What about you?! What’s on the menu in your home tonight? And for all of my Chicago people - hope you were all safe and warm from this morning’s storm ❄️
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Link to the full recipe can be found in my bio.
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#eattheseasons #healthyish #eatgoodfeelgood #eatrealfood #begoodtoyourbody #fallrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #thanksgivingrecipes #butternutsquash #pastasalad #veganpasta #veganrecipes #whatsfordinner #shareyourtable #onthetable #imsomartha #feedfeedvegan #food52grams #chicagofoodbloggers

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Friends, what a week! I just hit publish on today’s “Friday Favorites” - where I talk about everything from my favorite new cardigan from @target to how I may or not may not have left a child at a soccer field this week 🤦‍♀️. Not my best parenting week. Thankfully my crew still loves me even when I’m not on my “A-game” 🙏❤️.
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Come take a look at this week’s finds, and let me know what you think. And while you’re at it - let me know what you want to see next week. I’m thinking about changing up “Friday Favorites” to include more holiday content (favorite holiday outfits, gifts, and holiday decor). What do you think?!! .
Link to this week’s Friday Favorites in my bio
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#fridayfeels #fridayfavorites #myfavoritethings #afewofmyfavoritethings #targetdoesitagain #whowhatwear #betterbeauty #necessaire #giftgiving #chicagobloggers #chicagoblogger #prosehair

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Our family recently underwent a “Clean Swap”. Have you ever heard of it? Or ever done one before?! It’s when you replace “toxic” products in your home with safer, cleaner alternatives.
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It’s crazy to think about, but we unknowingly expose ourselves and our families to over a hundred toxins and chemicals throughout the day (that lets face it - aren’t helping us!). And they come from things we assume are safe - our toothpaste, hand soap, laundry detergent. Simple, basic things we use EVERY DAY.
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I know this topic can feel overwhelming and confusing for a lot of us - me included. So my advice is to START SMALL. Pick just ONE thing to change. That’s it. Just one. We can all make one small change.
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Today on the blog I’m sharing our family’s “Clean Swap” experience - and more importantly a list of our favorite products we’re now using. Everything from our laundry detergent, to face wash. Toothpaste to lipstick. It’s all listed for you, to help you pick your “one clean swap”.
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And if you have things to add to our list - send them my way. I’d love to build on this as a resource for us all!! .
Link to the full post in my bio!
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📷 @hannahschweissphotography .
#betterbeauty #knowbetterdobetter #cleanswap #cleanbeauty #cleanliving #livingclean #safebeauty #cleanbeautyrevolution #allbeautyshouldbecleanbeauty #toxicfreehome #cleangreen #credobeauty #beautycounter #thinkdirtyapp

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How I thought Halloween 2019 would go, and how it actually turned out 😅❄️.
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Missing half of my people, someone pouting, and EVERYONE freezing. But....all in all, it was still a pretty magical night 🎃❄️
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Let’s be honest, nothing ever actually goes according to plan. Or how we’d like. But in the end, it always works out. And every once in a while....if we really learn to truly let go - it turns out even better then we imagined.
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Hoping some of your weeks were “better than imagined” - even if they didn’t go according to plan 😉.
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And in other news - this week’s “Friday favorites” didn’t go quite as how I had “imagined” 🤦‍♀️. Sorry, friends. I promise it will be back next week - bigger and better 😉😘.
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In the meantime - here’s to embracing the “unimagined”, the snow, and this wild and crazy life ✨✨
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#halloween2019 #halloweensnow #momoffour #momlife❤️ #embracingtheseasons #presentoverperfect #justgowithit

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I just finished making one of my favorite meals for lunch and I had almost forgotten how much I love it (almost 😉). .
This sweet potato pad thai recipe is one of my favorite fall meals. It’s comforting and warm - but as yummy and delicious as it is, it’s still 100% clean, vegan, and packed with nutrients (because let’s be honest, in two days I’ll probably be eating candy for dinner 🎃🍫😅....for the kids, of course....taking one for the team 😅)
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But this has me thinking about what other fall recipes I want to share with all of you. What are you craving these days? What would you love to see?! I have a few ideas, but love hearing what recipes you’re in the mood for! Let me know!!
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Link to this sweet potato pad Thai recipe is in my bio.
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#eatgoodfeelgood #eatrealfoodmostlyplants #eatrealfoods #veganrecipeshare #padthainoodles #sweetpotatonoodles #fallrecipes #healthyish #begoodtoyourbody #fuelyourbody #fuelyourbodyright #sweetpotatoes #shareyourtable #inthekitchen #cleaneatingrecipe

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Ready to kick off my heels, get into some cozy sweatpants and get a family moving going on the couch (is it too soon to start a movie ??😅). I’ve been looking forward to tonight all week. My whole crew is HOME and we have big plans. Nothing. 🙏🖤
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Friday favorites are up on the blog! Including this skirt from @zara that I’ve been wearing on repeat (and this great bodysuit), my favorite @madewell slippers and the new @beautycounter mini oil set that is currently on sale and such a good value (spoiler alert #1 and #3 are my favorites).
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Hope your Friday’s are all as eventful as mine. Ok...of to go put on sweatpants (is it too soon for pajamas 🤷‍♀️😅).
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Link to today’s post in my bio.
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📷 @hannahschweissphotography .
#fridayfavorites #myfavoritethings #betterbeauty #saferbeauty #leopardskirt #leopardprint #everydaymadewell #beautycounter #iliabeauty #credobeauty #shopbop #paigedenim #falloutfits #falllookbook #fridayfamilynight

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Stepping out of my comfort zone today and sharing our DIY powder room remodel 🖤
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While I’d like to say that this project was 100% teamwork, truth be told...I was maybe a little better at ordering wallpaper online than I was at laying tile 😅. But hey, we couldn’t all fit in that tiny space at once anyway - and besides, JP looked like he had it covered 😅. I’ll getcha next time, JP 😉👊
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The full story of our DIY powder room remodel is up on the blog. In all honesty, it was such a fun experience and felt great to look back at the space and think...”we did it”. It may not be perfect, but it was a fun project for the two of us and we learned a lot along the way. .
Link to the full blog post in my bio (and swipe left for the before and after. Such a fun transformation).
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📷 @afmphoto .
#diyhomedecor #diyrenovation #powderroom #bathroomdesign #interiorsofinstagram #thisoldhouse

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Two of my favorites 💙💙.
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I haven’t seen as many smiles on these two guys this week and I wold have liked. Frankie has been under the weather - and J has been traveling for work. So I’m definitely missing these grins around the house this week.
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This week has had a few little setbacks for our crew, but I keep coming back to the same saying....
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“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are” ✨
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Asher was having a little moment of anxiety tonight, feeling the stress of mounting homework and lacrosse practice (ugh, that sweet boy). So I quickly hugged him, wiped his tears, and as calmly as I could reminded him that it will all be ok. He decided to skip his practice tonight so he didn’t feel so rushed with his homework. A small moment in our lives. But for sure a reminder that we’re all just doing the best we can with wherever we’re at. Our kids. our hubbies. Us.
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As I walked out of Asher’s room I quietly said, “in the end it will all be ok, and if it’s not...it’s not the end”. It will all get figured out. It always does. .
So tonight my, my lovely friends, just know that you’re doing great - with wherever you’re at. Hug your people (and yourself) and repeat after me....”it will all be ok.....” 💙💙.
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#intentionalliving #intentionalparenting #mindfulparenting #positiveparenting #begentlewithyourself #begoodtoyourself #begoodtoyou #presentoverperfect #graceandgratitude

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.

Latest Posts

Roasted butternut squash pasta
Friday Favorites 11.8.19
My favorite “clean” products
Friday Favorites 10.25.19
DIY powder room remodel
Friday Favorites 10.18.19
My journey into cleaner skincare with Beautycounter
Firday Favorites 10.11.19

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