April 23, 2020

3 WORKOUTS I'VE BEEN DOING FROM HOME

While we've been home, I've actually been working out every single day and have created a routine for myself that I've never had before. This has definitely been a silver lining in all of this and I love being home and being able to step away during the work day for a half hour or so to get a workout in. It makes me feel so much better and so much more productive. Below are 3 workouts I've been doing from home: 

1. Megan Roup - I discovered Megan Roup & The Sculpt Society right at the start of quarantine and I couldn't be happier to have found her. Megan does dance based cardio and sculpting classes & has been going live on IG almost everyday. She also has a 14 day free trial on her app which includes tons of videos. I love that she makes everything fun & easy to follow & none of her workouts require a ton of equipment.

2.  Lia Bartha - I actually discovered Lia through Megan & I immediately fell in love with what she does. Lia also holds IG live classes everyday; they range from 30 to 60 minutes and are pilates based. The first time I did one, I was like OK that was good and the next morning my body was SO sore!! I've been going back for more ever since.

3. Walking - Jody & I have been trying to go for walks any day that the weather is nice enough. We've walked down by the water & up through residential areas, really taking the time to discover our town. 

Have you been exercising from home? What platforms have you been using to work out right now? 

XO

Michelle Paige

April 21, 2020

5 GIFTS TO SEND TO FRIENDS/FAMILY DURING QUARANTINE

It's been a weird adjustment not being able to see friends or family except over FaceTime and Zoom. One way that my family members have stayed in touch through the weeks is by sending small gifts to each other. Below are 5 gift ideas to send to your friends/family to let them know you are thinking of them while we are apart.

1. Flowers/Plants - Try The Sill, Bouqs or Farm Girl Flowers. They have a range of floral arrangements and plants that can be shipped to you or a friend.

2. Curated Boxes - I'm a huge fan of Bright Boxes curated boxes and recently discovered Small Packages. You pick the theme, they curate a box and send it out for you. Themes range from birthdays to engagements to just because.

3. Wine/Snacks - Send wine to your friend/family's homes via Saucey or deliver some sweets to their door via Milk Bar or Baked by Melissa.

4. Self Care Products - I have been using Tula products for about a month now and have been loving them. I plan on ordering some Tula masks. For every face mask that you order, they donate medical masks to front line workers! Send some self care to your friends while you're at it!

5. DIY Crafts - Etsy is the ultimate place for crafting. I recently found a couple of crafts and placed my order. First I'll be making my own dreamcatcher, then I'll tackle making my own candle. Alexa Leigh is also shipping BYOB (build your own bracelet) kits. Grab one for you and one for a friend.

How have you been staying in touch with friends & family during the quarantine?

XO
Michelle Paige

April 16, 2020

3 HOME CHEF RECIPES THAT WE MAKE ON REPEAT

Sharing 3 Home Chef recipes that Jody and I have made over & over on our own since receiving them as part of our order. All 3 of these recipes are easy to make and include pretty simple ingredients so they can be replicated at home! Hope you enjoy them as much as we have

PS. Home Chef has been such a great service to have, especially during this time. They deliver fresh ingredients right to your door; you choose the meals & the delivery date. Because of Home Chef, our grocery store runs have been few & far between. To try Home Chef, sign up here!

XO
Michelle Paige

Savory Bagel

Plain Bagel
Roma Tomato
Shaved Parmesan
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Cream Cheese

Core tomato and cut into ½" dice. Toast bagel, 2-3 minutes. Top bagel evenly with cream cheese, diced tomato, and shaved parmesan. Garnish with everything bagel seasoning. Bon appétit!

Chicken Scampi Spaghetti (serves 6)

Grated Parmesan Cheese

4 Garlic Cloves

 1 Lemon

24oz Diced Chicken Breasts

1 lb Spaghetti

12 oz Light Cream

1 Ciabetta

6 tsp Chicken Base

1 tsp Garlic Salt

Preheat over to 400 degrees & bring water to a boil on stove.

Cut ciabatta into 1" pieces.  Cut one half of lemon into wedges and juice the other half. Mince garlic. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper.

Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain & set aside. While pasta cooks, place ciabatta pieces on a baking sheet & spread with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Bake until toasted, 8-10 mins. While ciabatta toasts, cook chicken. 

Place a large pan over medium/high heat. Add 2 tsp of olive oil. Cook chicken, 5-7 mins until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate & set aside.

Using the same pan, return to medium/high heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add garlic to pan and stir for 30-60 seconds. Add cream and chicken base & bring to a boil. Stir in pasta, salt, pepper & garlic salt until heated. Remove from burner; stir in chicken, ciabatta, parmesan cheese, & 1 tbsp lemon juice.

Plate dish & garnish with parmesan cheese. Bon appétit!

Margherita Pizza

Shaved Parmesan

Fresh Mozzarella Balls

Grape Tomatoes

Naan Flatbread

Marinara Sauce

(Optional: Add any other ingredients you have in the house)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve mozzarella balls. Halve grape tomatoes.

Bake flatbreads directly on rack in over for 6-8 minutes until crisp. Remove and place on a baking sheet.

Spread marinara sauce on flatbread. Top with parmesan, mozzarella, tomatoes & any other ingredients. Bake in oven until cheese is melted, 5-7 mins.

Let flatbreads cool for 2 mins before eating. Bon appétit!

April 14, 2020

TREND FOR SPRING: TIE DYE

Tie dye is a huge trend this season & I love it! It's less hippy and more cool & relaxed. If you're talented, you can DIY your own piece & if you're like me, you can order your favorite piece below!

XO
Michelle Paige

April 09, 2020

LOUNGEWEAR ROUNDUP

Sharing a roundup of my favorite lounge wear pieces!

Hope you all are staying home & staying safe!

XO
Michelle Paige

April 07, 2020

10 THINGS I'VE BEEN DOING TO KEEP BUSY AT HOME

Hopefully you all have been complying with the social distancing & lockdown rules that our country has been out in recent weeks to keep us all safe. While it's difficult, it's also really important to stay home & flatten the curve of this virus. Below are 10 ways I've been keeping busy at home...

1. Exercising - One of the great things that has come out of staying at home is my ability to get a workout in everyday! I've discovered Megan Roup & The Sculpt Society and absolutely love doing the workouts on her app. She focuses on sculpting exercises and dance cardio and makes everything really easy to follow. She's also been doing IG live workouts multiple times a week and these are my favorite to do! They are quick but so effective!

2. Cooking - We've also been cooking and baking more often. Jody and I have enjoyed baking blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls together. I'm also looking forward to making banana bread & trying homemade pop tarts. We've also been so thankful for Home Chef recently. It has reduced many trips to the grocery store since Home Chef delivers ingredients for meals right to our door. Get $35 off here!

3. Organizing/Cleaning - Another useful part that's come out of all of this is the ability to organize & clean out areas of our home. From small drawers like our night tables to my closet to our linen closet, I can honestly say this is the deepest spring cleaning I've ever done! 

4. Crafting - I'm not a big crafter but with so much time at home, I've started to find new activities to do. I just ordered a BYOB kit from Alexa Leigh to make my own beaded bracelet & I ordered a paint by number canvas that I plan to paint and hang in our bathroom once it's done! I'm also thinking about starting my own little garden.

5. Reading - I'm signed up for Book of the Month and have enjoyed more than ever getting a new book in the mail each month. Recently I've read and enjoyed: Daisy Jones & The Six, Well Met, The Other Woman & Anna K. Sign up for Book of the Month here!

6. Binge Watching shows - We've been watching more TV than ever lately. Our favorite recent shows have been: Love is Blind, Shitt's Creek, Tiger King, Lego Masters, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Locke & Key and lots of movies.

7. Playing board games - Jody and I have enjoyed playing card games, like Spit or Peanuts, as well as board games like Clue & Rummikub.

8. Video Chats - Facetime, Zoom, Skype, etc are a great way to keep in touch with family/friends while everyone is social distancing. My family group FaceTimes at least once a day & it's a nice way to catch up & see each other's faces

9. Online Shopping- I know we don't all have the means to shop right now, but if you do, there are a TON of great sales going on right now. I've placed orders at Nordstrom, Loft & Abercrombie recently. 

10. Sleeping - If you're gonna spend so much time at home, you might as well catch up on some sleep. I've been enjoying going to bed early and sleeping in. 


What have you been doing to keep busy?

XO
Michelle Paige