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Monday Expectations are here! I have done this for Wednesday and Friday already, so if you want to check it out so you are aware what to expect each day that I am posting. I am such a planner and want things laid out for me. Plus it holds me accountable to deliver what I said that I am going to do!

If you haven’t noticed I have so much that I want to talk about each day. I really wish I could write something everyday, but that’s just not possible with my full time job and other side hustles in the mix! Oh Lifestyle, what a mixture of things it could be. It will basically be anything that I couldn’t fit in the other days.

Also if you follow me on social media you can see that I am very random. I like so many different things it’s tough to fit into little circles.

Side Hustles

My etsy shop is called, Pearls and Stitches Co. I made crochet wearable and household products. I learned to knit and crochet about 8 years ago. It’s a hobby that is on and off again. During quarantine it was something that I picked back up again.

This little space a side hustle. I would love to be able to write full time. I am currently working on, but I know it’s going to take time. Growing up I loved to write and take pictures, for a while I wanted to photojournalism as a career. I never stopped writing or taking pictures but it’s mostly for my enjoyment.

Another one that has been on the back burner for a while has been photography. Honestly, I need to get a camera and work as a second shooter and practice become I really make this one more public. The amount of research I have done is ridiculous.

Capsule Wardrobe

This has been on my to do list forever. I really want to own a limited amount of clothes. I have been stuck on the number 45. Since we do move a lot I really want to be able to fit all my clothes in a duffel bag.

Minimalist and Intentional

I go through rounds when I want to be minimalist and when I over indulged with stuff. I really want to live on less. I want to have less things and use less products. There was a place in Seattle that I never went to but wanted because the concept was amazing. You brought in the containers and filled them up with shampoo/conditioner, etc. I thought that was so amazing because it’s truly using less and live with intention.


Organization, Systems and Structure

If you haven’t figured out from the past few posts, following me on social media, or knowing me in real life I love organization. All of these things bring me complete joy in life. Also our brains are naturally lazy, so if we can narrow the amount of choices we have to make in a day we are able to make decisions on things that really matter. There’s research that shows Former President Barrack Obama wore a similar outfit everyday, so he could focus on other things.

This is my new space that I am so excited to share with you. I would love for you to comment below with what you are most excited about!

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I loved this picnic benches were made into popular places on Missouri’s Route 66.
# Peoria Area Farmers Market List Monday - Peori # Peoria Area Farmers Market List

Monday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria

Tuesday

- Morton: June 4 - August - from 3:30 pm until 6:30 pm - 225 E. Jefferson St., Morton
- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria

Wednesday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Junction City: May 24th - ? - 3pm to 6pm -
- Sheridan: May 1 - September - from 3 pm until 6 pm - 3827 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, situated outside of Relics and Sheridan Nursery.

Thursday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Pekin: June 6 - August 29 - from 330pm to 630pm -551 S. 14th St., Pekin, in the Miller Center parking lot
- Pekin Fall Market: Two fall markets will also be held − Sept. 12 and Oct. 10
- 3rd THURSDAY ONLY - May 16th, June 20th, July 18th & August 15th - 3pm to 7pm -

Friday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- East Peoria: June 7 - August 30th - from 4pm to 7pm - 396 W. Washington St., East Peoria

Saturday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Peoria Downtown - May 18 - Sept. 28 -  8 a.m. until 12pm - 212 SW Water St., Peoria, in the River Station parking lot.
- Germantown Hills: June 1 - Oct 26 - from 9am to 1pm - Germantown Hills Crossing
- Metamora: June 1 - September - from 8am to Noon - 113 E. Partridge St., Metamora

Sunday
Glow Wild at the @therealpeoriazoo Dates: Friday Glow Wild at the @therealpeoriazoo 
Dates: Friday - Sundays until April 27
Time: 5:30p-9:30p

We got there around 6:30pm, and didn’t leave until 9:15pm. The website says the walk will take about an hour, but you can go at your own pace. There are so many lanterns in each animal exhibit.

We started going through the Asian Trail, there was year of animals. The Africa section was my favorite, but I am not going to tell you why. But it was a nice surprise, and I was way too excited.

There were hands on activities throughout the zoo, but by the time we got to some of the areas it was closed.
-make your lantern
-paint rocks to be placed around the zoo
-tattoos
-music each night

🎟️Tickets:
Advance Online: Adults $19.95 | Kids $13.95
At the Door: Adults $25 | Kids $15
What are your “musts” when traveling? Let me k What are your “musts” when traveling? Let me know in the comments! 

These are the things I always have when I travel: (arrow down)

1. Spare credit card/bank card - I typically bring this, but before my last trip my regular bank card got hacked. Now I make sure to always have 2 cards with me. 
2. Portable charge/power banks - I have a charger that I keep in my car all the time. It's a 4 in 1 charger, but I also have portable charge that I keep in my bag. It has come in handy more times that I can count for me and other people. 
3. Reusable water bottle - I have my Stanley when I am driving. While I am hiking I use either a water bladder or a hydroflask. 
4. Reusable Bags - My favorite is the Mary Kay roll up bag. It has 4 plastic bags that holds everything I need for my morning/evening routine and shower time. 
5. Books - I will most always have a physical book along with my kindle app. I love to read. During my hikes I stop throughout for snacks and reading. 
6. Wet Wipes - My favorite is HyperGo because they have so many different scents. They are also 12x12 so usually 1 works for the whole body. 

In the reel - Things I won't travel without

Caption - What are your travel musts? let me know in the comments because I am going to compile a list and share later. 

Here are mine:

portable charger - I have a small bag where I keep all my cords & portable chargers. 

spare credit card - 

iPad - I have everything on there. books. writing. 

snacks -

reusable water bottle 

headphones -
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