Five Simple Things (April 28)

Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This Moment.

It was such a beautiful day that Skylar wanted to do his homework in the front yard. We've done a lot to the front, side, and back yards that it is nice sometimes to just sit out there and enjoy the day. I couldn't decide which picture I liked more. Hardy is such a good boy and he loves hanging out with Skylar.

2. These Flowers.

Spring has definitely sprung here on the west coast and these little yellow daisies (Common Daisy-Bellis perennis) are one of my favorite flowers to see in the yard when spring comes. We linger a bit before mowing for the season to allow pollinators to grab what they need.

The honeybees and mason bees love them. And while I was walking through the daisies I noticed a double headed Daisy.

This is actually a rare thing in flowers and it's caused by a plant–pathogen. It's really rare to see in Common yard daisies, and this one was so tall I had to stake it to help it stay upright. I didn't want to cut it, but I also didn't want it to die in the yard, or get stepped on. I cut it and placed it in water for a few days and then pressed it in my flower press. Hopefully, it stays in tact while being preserved.

3. This Doggy.

For being a good sport and such a good boy. I don't know how some households go through life without a pet. We only get one chance and this life and I can't imaging my time here on earth without a pet companion (animal de compagnie)

4. These Items.

Kiwi Eco Box this month was a hit, as always. Dental care set and a loofa sponge. I love the floss they send and I have to say Canary tooth tablets. As a matter of fact, everything from Canary is amazing!

One of the extras I added to my Might Nest box this month was this wooden, sustainable toilet brush by Zefiro. As we slowly switch our house over to more sustainable and eco-friendly options, a toilet brush switch just seemed right.

5. These Updates.

Since doing an update to our closet back in March. We decided to keep the updates going with redoing a vintage door to one bedroom. The hinges and knob almost looked like brass, they were so dirty. We soaked them in vinegar and water overnight, cleaned them with soap, and polished them to a nice shine. They are all very heavy metals and we think they are wrought iron by how they cleaned up.

One last thing:

This week has been a week to push clear liquids. I feel the older I get the more dehydrated I feel all the time. I drink a lot of water, but with the dryness lately with spring coming, and all the pollen I feel I need to up my fluid intake. This week I drank a lot of herbal teas, water, and sparkling water to help stay ahead of the dehydration. I recently read that as we get older out bodies do require a little bit more fluids to stay on track. So STAY HYDRATED as we transition into spring. Your body, joints, skin, and brain will love it.

Positive affirmations this week:

This past Autumn I was looking at personality types and what's best for each personality. Although I don't get too into random advice and things based on personality, horoscope, or even birth year, it seems to help a little bit with these routines to keep you on track. From the ones below I've worked out a routine to help during the weekends, especially, because the weekend seems to be when I get off track. I normally wake up early, stretch, shower/get ready for the day, get dressed, have breakfast, figure out what's for dinner, start my to-do list, load of laundry, and work for two-three hours on my blog or shop, go for a walk, clean up five things in each room, work again for another two-three hours, and write up a new to-do list for the following day. There are a few more things sprinkled in there, but the basic parts of my day never change. Having a routine is important for someone like me that suffers from mental health issues. When we have a routine we feel like we are in control of our day instead of the day being in control of us. Maybe these tips and tricks can help you get on track, or back on track, too.

You can do this! 🌈