Picnicking

The Scoop

On Sunday we decided it would be nice to get out and go on a picnic. The weather was perfect for sitting outdoors and sharing food and thoughts while the dogs played in the grass. We went to a pretty park close to our house. My husband made a homemade seed and grain bread that morning and I made a salmon salad to put on it for sandwiches. They were delicious.

Picnics are a great thing to do right now with our social distancing lifestyles. We have even parked at a lake when it was cold out and opened the back of the SUV and picnicked right in the back while we looked out over the lake.

I have a couple of nice picnic baskets, one is the traditional basket for two people and I have a big backpack one that has all the service for two. They both have cutting boards, silverware, wine glasses, corkscrews, plates, salt and pepper shakers, food storage and coolers, table clothes, blankets and wine holders included. I have enjoyed having these baskets so much over the years. In the mountains we would just walk out the door and hike somewhere on our twenty acres and sit down in the sun to eat and usually take a nap. Beautiful memories that make me excited to go back for the summer.

My exact basket can be purchased here. I changed out the plates in mine because I wanted them to match the glassware. I’m linking other baskets and similar backpacks to mine below.

My Look

I wore jeans (Levi’s 501s) straight legs, old, a thermal tee (Free People), old, Levi’s sherpa lined denim jacket (LOVE), and a pair of slides (Steve Madden). The jacket kept me warm in the shade but I could take it off it the warm sun. It is a beautiful jacket, soft in color and feel.

I colored my hair and went a shade darker this time. I go between Golden Blonde and Light Golden Blonde. I’ve used these L’Oreal colors since I was 21. I color about every 12 weeks. When I can go to my stylist she will put highlights in for summer time. But I havn’t been to her for a year now. Linking exact brand and colors.

I have been working so hard to get back to my happy weight and I have never had to work so hard at it as I do now. I’ve lost about half of what I want so I have about five pounds to go. Its the darn belly fat that comes with age that is still hanging around. My pants are tight in my waist and I really don’t want to be buying bigger pants just for my waist. So I am still taking the battle on. I am eating healthy, exercising regularly and not drinking alcohol but this is a stubborn adversary. I really don’t know the meaning of giving up. I think I got that from my mom. I miss her. Almost a year since she left us.

I am a big fan of MrandMrsMuscle on YouTube. I do their workouts all the time. There are so many to choose from and something for every need. Here is my workout for this week. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. I will walk or run on the Tuesday and Thursday. On weekends I just take nice hikes or walks.

Thanks for stopping by!

Peace!

Linking same jacket and shoes and similar jeans and top.