What I'm Reading This Week #12

Good day my peeps!  The first days of spring are upon us.  For those winter haters, you made it.  To the winter lovers like myself, my condolences.  It's still been a chaotic week around here.  The Mr got our countertop order in for the bathroom where reading the fine print basically states, "we're going to come in and wreck your entire area and we're not responsible for damages."  So we will have the bathroom door removed, all doors and drawers on the vanity, maybe even remove the medicine cabinet door again, switch plates off and floor covering.  Pictures from the hallway will have to come down for the 10th time.  We'll have the countertop off (it already is, it's just sitting on top because the last guys ruined it by breaking off a chunk of wood by forcing it last time) so we're trying to make this as easy as possible.  I know there will be touch up paint but I am praying that is the extent of it.  This money was already earmarked from Mom's probate so it's not coming out of our money but it's a bittersweet purchase.  Everything else has been trying to get stuff built and ready to move outside.  We saved 2/3 of what we would've paid for smaller elevated garden beds.  Now filling them?  Sigh.  I've learned a lot over the past weeks and see where I failed on past projects potentially and I'm overwhelmed with how much I have to learn.  My scrolling for raised beds similar to ours showed a sad pic of the bottom dropping out of someone's beds which immediately freaked me out.  You can bet your butt I had some corner brackets ordered within 5 minutes.  I think what we already did with scrap wood was enough but just to be sure.  I know the design is simple and ubiquitous if you've been scrolling ads or feeds lately but we're pretty darn proud of them.  Now I just have to pray that area gets as much sun as my brain tells me it gets from memory.  

Now let's get to:

Walking could build muscle - but only if you do these 5 tips  (As the weather gets a little nicer might need to get the rucking underway.)

Dietitians Agree, Eating More Might Be the  Secret to Your Strongest Year Ever. (Bring it on!)

16 Upper Glutes Exercises Personal Trainers Swear By for a Stronger Butt  (I seriously need to work on this soon.  I'm noticing the effects of dead butt.)

This Nightly Habit Could Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease, Says New Study  (Chuckles to self because I'm writing this at 4am)

9 Fascinating Facts About the Vagus Nerve (You have no idea how it affects you every day)

Why You Should Seriously Consider Reheating Food Delivery That Arrives Lukewarm  (Every single time but this can help if you get takeout.)

6 Ways to Deal With Narcissistic Parents as an Adult  (I've got one and an in-law.  If I hashtagged: Blessed)

6 Reasons You Might Be Messy That Have Nothing To Do With Laziness  (Sooo, all of them? 😆)

Spring Cleaning Checklist: The Ultimate Guide to a Tidier Home  (I'm so ready.  I did use this the other day and holy heck does it save my back!)

19 simple garden ideas for every style, size and budget  (How I wish we had 5 acres but I'll try to make my little garden work this year.)

Miss a post this week?  Catch up below:

Sprouting Up Weekend Recap

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Honestly, I have no clue what the plan is for the weekend.  I suppose cleaning will have to be part of it to prepare for what I hope will be the last service person in here for a long time.

How about you?  Anything shaking on your end?

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