Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Happy April Fool’s Day! Happy start of April and a new month to you! Can you believe it’s April? As you are reading this, I am hoping Tom has discovered one of his first April Fool’s pranks. I am switching out his Ale 8 for a diet version. Bahahahaha. I hope to think of a couple more pranks.
Ale 8 is a soft drink made near Tom’s hometown. It’s basically ginger ale.
Thank you again to Tanya for my adorable logo!
Planting or hatching (literal or figurative – like planting an idea or hatching a plan)
I wish I were a gardener. I think I might try to do some basil on the upper patio. I need to get a plant holder and I think I can trust Eddie Otis now. I’ve had to be bare bones on both patios due to his shenanigans. So, not literally planting anything. I can’t wait for my hydrangea to bloom! I also hope to finally fill my galvanized tub with some plants.
I am trying to hatch plans for things that are coming up this year. As an overthinker, sometimes it’s hard to pin things down. I question myself and ask “should I do that?” I hate that about myself but I am working on it. Plans can change but if you fail to plan you won’t have anything on the calendar.
Cleaning (spring)
I am trying to keep up with general cleaning with a loose schedule. I am also going to work my list! Yes, a list – finally!
Eating and drinking
Did you catch my “Groceries for Two” post? I am still meal planning for dinners. I think it’s time to change up my breakfast a bit. I’m trying to focus on protein and favorite vegetables for lunch and dinner. I am craving salads, so that’s good!
I’m drinking coffee, water, LMNT electrolytes, and some wine or a cocktail once or twice a week. If I add LMNT to sparkling water, it is such a treat!
I want simple foods right now, too. If I see a meal that looks good on someone else’s blog or on social media, I put it in my notes app on my phone.
Reading and watching
Did you catch my March Books post? I read 8 fiction books in the month of March! I have some good ones, so go back and check that out.
I am watching all the Bravo shows, Bridgerton, Age of Attraction, and Love is Blind Sweden! I also tried Love Overboard on Hulu. Talk about a dumb show! With Tom, we just finished How to get to Heaven from Belfast.
Loving
- that Mason is happy (even though I miss him)
- my spring additions to my closet – my Old Navy blouses are getting lots of wear and my gold kitten heels and my gold Mary Janes are, too.
- that I sold my shoes I wasn’t wearing
- that I finally really learned how to play mah jong!
- that I went to some cool things this month – plant BINGO, the PBS show premiere, a speakeasy, lunch with a friend, charcuterie with a friend, and some new boutiques with friends and by myself, and some happy hours with friends
- that I walked more this month
Looking back at my camera roll is a reminder of my month!
I would love to hear what you are up to Currently!
Amy
Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa 
I often wish I was a gardener too but I’m just not… that said Alec has huge plans for a big raised bed of veggies and things this summer and since he’s going to be gone to Greece for part of it I think I’m going to have to step it up and at least make sure nothing dies while he’s gone.
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I’m not either! Oh, that’s great that he wants to do it and hopefully it will be a well-oiled machine by the time he leaves you to it!
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Happy Early April Fools Day! (I had to check the calendar to make sure it was still March!) I hope you can get some basil planted. The plant smells as wonderful as it seems like it would smell and fresh basil (that you’ve just picked yourself :)) is a wonderful addition to so many dishes. I went to Kroger for the first time in months the other day and I have THOUGHTS! (Seeing the pic from your grocery haul post reminded me of it.) I may write about it if I get the time. Your list of loving is a great one!
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Me too – oops! I wasn’t thinking clearly when I scheduled that post. Our Kroger is horrible right now. It’s a mess. They have made the aisles extend up higher/taller. It’s not a real pleasant experience. I can find better sales/deals if I go in, though. I’d like to hear your thoughts!
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Congrats on walking more and wearing all of your Old Navy tops- don’t ya love the way Old Navy always comes through for us?/ 🙂
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Thanks! Yes, I do! Haha!
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Looks like March was a good month! I planted bulbs in the fall and it is so exciting to see them come up now. I hope to plant more things this year but I’m not a gardener(yet!). All the fresh food looks yummy and so does your LMNT mocktail!
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It was. I feel blessed. I’m not either! I do appreciate those that are! Thank you!
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Love all the things you are focusing on this month! I need to get the craving for salads like you. 🙂 And need to try LMNT as well.
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Thank you! If you get tired of salads, I love hot vegetables on a cookie sheet and like to toss with beans or lentils. Salads can get boring!
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What a great post! I went ahead and joined this today as well…it was a morning post that I published really quickly since I have plans today after work with a co-worker. Aren’t you proud of me for that?! I love that you walked more this month and that you’re intentional about how you spend your time. All of your drinks sound fabulous! I bet those packets in sparkling water is really good. I love a fizzy drink! Happy Tuesday, my friend.
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Well, as you can see – I messed up! I wanted to do Currently separate from Hodgepodge this time. Oh well.
I am very proud of you! We are having such beautiful weather this week! I am glad you have coworker plans, too. I am hoping to buy limoncello today!
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I thought you were playing an April fools joke on us by posting early 🤣 I had to double check the day/date!
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Should have played it off like that!
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I like to garden, but we have many deer that visit our yards and they eat almost everything!
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Is it human hair that you take out of your brush and put in the garden to keep deer away? I think I read that!
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No, sadly, human hair would not be a deterrent. Not much deters the deer here from eating our shrubs and flowers. The only thing they avoid is strong smelling herbs and flowers like lavender, rosemary, and marigolds, etc.
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Ah. I’m sorry!
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I just had to check my calendar. lol Your pranks sound fun. I am not a gardener but I do have things growing at the moment and I am feeling very pleased with myself. I think I need to start making myself more lists to get things done. The things you are loving did make me smile.
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I messed up but I should have called it a prank! Good job!
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It is so good for my mental health to have things planned on the calendar, even if they are just little things. Coming back tomorrow to link up!
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Yes! Things to look forward to really help.
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Happy April – a tiny bit early but I am READY!
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Yup! I messed up! Haha!
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I have moved from a house with over an acre of land and lots of garden spots filled with all kinds of flowers to a house in a vinyl village with a bit of a yard. Unfortunately, the ground was clay (you could make bricks from it, I swear!) to a condo with little garden space. I miss being able to put in big beds of flowers where I wanted. We just started Bridgerton…is it me, or is the story line just a little tired? It’s probably me though I do love Queen Charlotte’s hair and the costumes! What is LMNT? I need to get away from drinking Diet Coke and drink more water! I’ll link up tomorrow!
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Oh, that would be hard to give up but also freeing?
Yes, it’s super tired and silly. I love the clothes and the instrumental music is popular songs but done on string instruments. It’s catchy!
LMNT is a salty electrolyte powder. I love the citrus salt and the raspberry salt. Kellyann told me to mix the raspberry with fresca. It’s like a fizzy mocktail. I swear it has helped my migraines.
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I have some gold kitten heels in my Amazon cart! I want/need a pair. I like that you make a spring cleaning list. I need to do that instead of keeping all the to-do thought in my head.
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They make me feel fab! They are best for sitting, though. They are very comfortable for heels with that said. A tangible list for me to check things off really helps. I also like to be small and specific.
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I’m not a gardener either but sometimes wish I was! I love sparkling water but never thought to add my electrolytes to it!
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I know! It’s like a mocktail!
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I plan to link up early next week!
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I plan to link up early next week!
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I don’t know if you mentioned where Mason went to, but I’m glad he’s flourishing!
Even with two kids, I find I’m really just making enough with two + enough for leftovers. Wells eats mostly what I make but Sutton usually eats very little dinner. I don’t know that I’ve ever adjusted how I’ve cooked over the last 16 years lol.
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He moved into a house with his college roommate here in Louisville.
We do like and eat leftovers so I don’t stress that much. I bought one hot dog for Tom’s baseball night! It was from fresh market’s butcher case!
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I’m not a gardener either, but my husband is, so I leave it to him. Unfortunately he gets his fill of it at work and isn’t too keen on doing a bunch at home. I’m fine with it. 🙂 Good for you for eating and drinking healthier and lighter, and for walking more! I’m working on lighter eating too, and enjoying salads more than I usually do.
Hope your month is off to a fantastic start!
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