May Goals

May 11, 2021

 


Taking a tip from the goal-guru herself, Lara Casey, and creating space for this month to be about the essentials. Compared to past months my tending list for May is brief! This is an intentional reminder for me to hone in on some goals I want to see come to fruition. 

Likewise in my own backyard garden, I am beyond excited to transplant my seedlings outdoors, and let that space teach me whatever will come from digging in the dirt in hopes of a harvest. Looking forward to inviting the kids into nurturing these baby plants alongside me. 

Here's to (slow) growth.


Revisiting April goals

Read Everything Beautiful in its Time  Picked up a new slogan here when life gets in the way-- "Happy days!"
Finish reading A Shepherds Look at Psalm 23
Book flights for early summer trip
Clean out coat closet  que the music.. "so fresh and so clean, clean"
Hunker down on bedtime routine for J (grace not perfection!...still going for it)
Prepare seed-sowing (bring on the flowers!) seeds sown and now we wait

May goals
Transplant seedlings after last frost
Seek out a PT recommendation
Read Dear Edward
Listen to my body (move/stretch/rest)
Practice centering prayer (helpful tool I plan on using)
Daily bible reading/finish Leviticus
Create consistency for Jack's bedtime

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 6, 2021


Hi my names Courtney and I have an addiction to cookie dough. It all started as a kid when my mom let me lick the batter off the beaters and here I am now doing the same with my own kids. We'll chalk it up as part of our family legacy. Pretty solid legacy if you ask me. 

My true indicator if a cookie will be good is if the dough is good. And let me tell you how insanely scrumptious this cookie dough is!! Like you'll never guess this dough does not have butter in it. Instead it's made with coconut oil and if I am honest.. it's the bomb.com. I love you butter but you're not needed here. So yes go ahead and trick your mind into thinking these butter-less cookies are a better for you and eat another 3 cookies in one sitting. I am right there with ya. :)

Not a coconut fan? Omit the shredded coconut! Still just as yummy with only a subtle sweet flavor from the coconut oil. And if you are a coconut fan buckle up for you are going to travel in your dreams to a tropical oasis as you bit into these gooey treats.



coconut chocolate chip cookies
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs at room temperature 
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips 
1.5-2 cups shredded coconut (optional)

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees 
 
2.  In a mixing bowl, use a mixer to beat the the coconut oil and brown sugar.  Add in the eggs and beat until fluffy.  Add in the vanilla extract. 
 
3.  Add in the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder  in small increments until all the flour is incorporated.  Add in the chocolate chips + shredded coconut and mix well.  
 
4.  Drop by small rounded spoons onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 8 – 9 minutes or until slightly browned around the edges. Let them rest on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to rack to cool completely.  


Is your mouth watering yet?! Enjoy!