NICU Mommas - it can be hard to look back. But it NICU Mommas - it can be hard to look back. But it makes me that much more grateful, too. Bittersweet for sure. 🥹❤️

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The beginning of fall with these guys! 🧡💛🖤
A big comfy sweater with button detail on the arms A big comfy sweater with button detail on the arms over top of a spaghetti strap pencil dress. Perfect and comfy for going into fall! Both are from @nadineweststyle - most of my staple pieces are! I’ve actually had this dress for a while and the top is a little “going out”, so this is a great way to wear it since we all know I’m not going out. 😆
Cohen and I enjoyed picking out fall books and doi Cohen and I enjoyed picking out fall books and doing some fun fall 🍏 activities at the library! This was on my fall bucket list, along with setting up a little book shelf display for seasonal books! I’m excited to get that set up and then we can go and pick out more books to swap out. 📚🎃🍁 #twinmom #boymom #fallactivities #fallbucketlist #fallbooks #sharethelex #lexingtonpubliclibrary
After 100 days in the cranial helmet we are finall After 100 days in the cranial helmet we are finally done! He wore it 23 hours a day most of the time. We slacked off a bit the last week or so due to him being a little sick and snotty. I was afraid he’d get overheated with a fever. His head is almost perfectly round now and I’m so thankful that we were able to do this. We weren’t sure how much correction he would actually get since we started a little late and his soft spot was not fully open. Thankfully, the helmet still worked perfectly for him! Thank you @hangernews for the wonderful care! #cranialhelmet #twinmom #boymom #hangerclinic #scaphocephaly #motherhoodjourney
Some days are harder than others. Yesterday was on Some days are harder than others. Yesterday was one of those tough days raising littles. But it’s funny, looking back at the photos from yesterday - I only see the joy. I don’t see the defeat or hear the screaming  or see the messy house I left to deal with today. 

We ate take out (they stole mine), we went on a walk to try and distract screaming babies, we did homework, we apologized to each other multiple times, we played Mario Kart, we identified an edible plant growing in our yard. 🌱 All good things.
Happy Caturday! 💙🏈😺 Happy Caturday! 💙🏈😺
Summer is fading out and fall is moving in. It’s Summer is fading out and fall is moving in. It’s bittersweet as always. ❤️ They’ll never be this little in the summertime again. 🥹☀️
Life lately. Collecting leaves even though it’s Life lately. Collecting leaves even though it’s a million degrees still, wrestling in the living room, Cohen the therapist, my twins kinda actually looking like twins 😆, big brother Landon reading books to everyone, playing games together, sick cuddles, and forever nursing my babies. 

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#LexKnowsArt, #LexKnowsFood, #LexKnowsFun, Kentucky, Lexington, Recipes, ShareTheLex · August 2, 2017

Springhouse Blogger Brunch: Funky Monkey Matcha Shake Recipe!

Lexington Blogger Brunch
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A few weekends ago I had the pleasure of attending the loveliest brunch with a group of bloggers here in Lexington! It was seriously like a dream! The Lexington Blogger Brunch event took place at The Barn At Springhouse, a gorgeous venue located at Spring House Gardens out in Nicholasville, KY. They were such gracious hosts and I highly recommend them for your next event – it’s so beautiful out there!

Lexington Blogger Brunch - Photos By Kirstie Dunston Photography

I wanted to make something delicious, guilt free, energy boosting, and refreshing to share with the group since I knew it would be a bit hot out that day! I tried these Funky Monkey Matcha shakes at a friend’s house not long ago and I have been obsessed with them since. Whole Foods Lexington out at The Summit At Fritz Farm was wonderful enough to provide all of the ingredients I needed so I could whip these up for the event! I’ve been learning a bit about all of the health benefits of matcha lately and I’m a little bit blown away by it!

Lexington Blogger Brunch - Photos By Kirstie Dunston Photography

Matcha is green tea in powdered form. So, instead of straining the leaves in hot water and discarding them, you are actually drinking the finely powdered tea leaves. A lot of people swear by the “calm energy” boost that it gives without all of the jittery effects that typically accompany a cup of coffee. I’m not giving up my coffee just yet but I am definitely exploring all of the different ways to enjoy my new found love for matcha. It is extremely rich in antioxidants called polyphenols. These antioxidants have been found to protect against cancer, heart disease, promote anti-aging, and even boost metabolism. Sounds pretty good, right?!

Lexington Blogger BrunchPhoto Credit: ThisLexingtonLife.com

I snagged this matcha recipe from my friend Kalen, a consultant for Steeped Tea. You can find tons of other matcha recipes, including this one, on their website! This made the perfect dessert smoothie but I’ve also been loving it for breakfast as well!
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Ingredients (1 serving):

  • 1 sliced frozen banana
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • ¾ cup ice
  • ¼ cup peanut or almond butter
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp Steeped Tea’s Vanilla Matcha (original recipe calls for Banana Matcha – but I used Vanilla!)

Instructions:

  • Place all of your ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. I used natural organic peanut butter that was a little bit grainy so I had to blend a little longer and add more almond milk to get the “smooth” and desired consistency.

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If you’re dying to try our this recipe and want to get your hands on some matcha – get it here! Steeped Tea carries very high quality products and I wouldn’t get it anywhere else! I’m thinking about changing this up next tim with almond butter and almond extract – maybe a little bit of pumpkin spice once we’re in the fall?! The possibilities are endless!

Lexington Blogger Brunch - Photos By Kirstie Dunston Photography
Lexington Blogger Brunch - Photos By Kirstie Dunston Photography
Lexington Blogger Brunch - Photos By Kirstie Dunston Photography
Thank you so much to The Barn At Springhouse for hosting this beautiful event, Whole Foods Lexington for providing high quality ingredients, Kirstie Dunston Photography for the beyond GORGEOUS photos, and all of the other bloggers for every single contribution! I am so thankful for the wonderful creative community we are building here in Lexington! Make sure to visit their blogs to read about more details from the day! Food, fashion, music, venue, decor – it is all being covered!

Lexington Blogger Brunch - Photos By Kirstie Dunston Photography

Visit these Lexington bloggers to read more about the day:

Tif Fannin of Bright On A Budget | Sarah Caton of Space, Place & Southern Grace | Ella Rutledge of Girl Meets Lex | Emily Riddle of Miss Molly Vintage | Bronwyn Butler of Basically Bronywyn | Katie Mullen & Anna Towle of Hartley Social | Courtney Hastings of Kentucky Girl Ramblings | Leela Foley of Lex Eats | Kayla Nord of Kayla Weber Art | Whitney Scheibel of Fabulous in Fayette | Lisa Coe of Candor and Rose | Emily Ho of Authentically Emmie | Kelsey Bauer of KabKitchen | Francis Lee Baker of Lee’s Lookbook | Taylor Camacho of The Stylish Tales of Tay | Amanda Zopp of Salt & Life Blog

Special thanks to all the vendors who contributed to our goodie bags:

Shop Local KY | Miss Molly Vintage | AJ Apothecary | Shop Twenty | Morton James | Springhouse Gardens | Whole Foods Lexington | Kentucky Yarnbirds
All photos taken by Kirstie Dunston Photography unless otherwise noted.
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