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Currently Confessing | Vol. 22…the One with Chicken Soup

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Ever get that feeling that today is just going to be a good day? I hope that you have that feeling right now, because it is awesome. I’m choosing to be happy today no matter how gray the skies are and how cold and rainy it is outside. Make your own sunshine, people. Here’s a bit of sunshine from my week. 

ONE. 
Cooking…
Chicken soup for the soul. I shared this recipe a while back (it’s from my now most popular post to date, Best Cold Remedies for Toddlers, thanks to Pinterest), and I thought I’d share it again since I just made this last night. I’ll now have leftovers for days. This version is a little bit different than my original recipe, because I used a rotisserie chicken instead of a chicken fryer. Making life easy is my middle name. Almost. The best part about it is that it is Paleo compliant. Don’t ask me how I’m doing in that department, because this mama has been very weak. However, dinners have been mostly Paleo friendly every night this week. Minus the crackers that I ate with my soup. Lunches are a different story. But back to the point, this recipe never fails me.

Ingredients
1 Rotisserie Chicken (chicken deboned and chopped, include skin)
8 cups of organic chicken broth
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 onion, chopped
3 bay leaves
6 carrots, sliced
1 can organic diced tomatoes
1/2 cabbage, cut into wedges
2 squash, sliced
4 celery stalks, sliced
dash of garlic salt
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Place chopped chicken & skin in a large stock pot with chicken broth.
Add bouillon cubes, onion, and bay leaves.
Add in all vegetables, including the entire can of diced tomatoes.
Add garlic salt and salt & pepper to taste.
Cook on medium to high heat for about an hour until vegetables are tender.
TWO.
Photographing…
all the things. As you can see, this is me living that glam life behind the camera. With that being said, I’m trying really hard to be more intentional about pulling this bad boy out and using my new lens (the Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8). The hubs is still way better than I am with it, but I’m trying. This is my favorite shot of the week using the nifty fifty. 
THREE.
Excited about…
shopping with Sugar Bit. I’m letting y’all in on a HUGE surprise sale! Natasha is getting in tons of spring goodies for the shop so that means all fall/winter clothes must go. Take advantage of this, because I’m sure it’ll still be cold for forever at the rate we’re going. This sale is insanely good: 40-70% off all fall/winter clothing! Get to clickin’ though, because I’m sure all the good stuff will go quickly. The sale starts Friday, January 23, 8 a.m. CST and will last for a week.
FOUR.
Loving…
My little muffin. These are my four favorite pictures from Instagram this week. She has been such a character lately. From laughing at the drop of a hat for absolutely no reason at all to carrying around her little purse with a “cell phone” to lugging around her baby doll, I just can’t. She kills me. Loving her is the greatest honor and privilege I’ve ever had. Spoiler alert: I’m in planning mode for her 2nd birthday party next month, and so far I’ve done only two things. 1) I’m almost finished working with Morgan at Abbie Lee Design Paperie for Charlotte’s party invitations. I might faint at the cuteness. I’ll show y’all when we’re done with them. 2) I booked Pink Posh again for Charlotte’s two year portraits. So stinking excited! You can see Charlotte’s one year photos here. 
FIVE.
Listening to…
This mash-up. Like on repeat. I mean, I’m still listening to my marathon playlist, but when I need to chill out, this song is my jam. So good. Have you heard it? I shared it on my Facebook page a while back, but I’m still loving it. I wish I could download this version on iTunes. 
And that’s all I’ve got for you today, sweet friend! We have a busy weekend planned which consists of house cleaning, a baby shower, and a date night. What about you? Anything fun going on? Whatever you do, throw kindness around like confetti. 
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Comments

  1. That soup looks delicious! You’ve inspired me with your photography and I am on the hunt for a fancy camera! Loved following along with you this week, as usual! Happy Friday!

    • It’s pretty good, Mandy! Just follow this recipe and don’t leave anything. I forgot a few ingredients because I was in a hurry, and it wasn’t as good. Note to self: do not rush the dinner. Lol. ;) Hope you had a great weekend!

  2. That soup looks super yummy!!! I’m a sucker for soup. I could eat it every day!

    I am loving Taylor swifts new cd, and this song is killer too!! I love the twist of this one! So good!!

    Those a photos of Charlotte are too cute! :)

    • Thanks, girl! We have it two nights in a row when I make it. I’m sure it’d go great with yall’s cold weather. ;) Hope you had an AMAZING weekend!

  4. Love a good Crock Pot soup and that one looks delish! I’m definitely going to have to check out the Sugar Bit sale! Love a good end of the season sale!
    Have a great weekend!

  5. Yes! I’ve heard that mash up of Blank Space, and it’s amazing. Stopping over from the coffee date linkup. Hope you have a great weekend! I love my 50mm :) Good choice!

  6. Throw kindness around like confetti, love it!! That one and the glitter quote you had, you find the best ones! That soup look soooooooooooooooo good, omg I have to try it. And I’m with you on being happy despite any grey clouds, thank you for sharing some of your sunshine with us, you always make me smile…especially that little cutie of yours, she always looks like she’s on cloud nine!!!

    • You know it, girl! I need to see what I wrote about the glitter quote because that was all me. I need to meme that quote for sure. Lol. And yes, the soup is pretty good if I do say so myself. I’m glad I can make you smile! :) That’s my goal. As far as Charlotte always looking like she’s on cloud 9…that child has the life! Lol. Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

  7. Love the kindness-confetti photo :) hehe

    Can not wait to see Charlotte’s 2 year photos and all of her party details, I just know you’ll do an awesome job!! Also pinning that soup recipe STAT for the coming (cold) winter months… because we still have a LONG way to go until spring in Canada :(

      • Thank you so much for having confidence in me with the birthday party, beautiful friend! And yes, you should definitely keep that recipe in safe place. You’ll need it for your next 40 below weather. ;) Hope y’all had a wonderful weekend!

    • I’ve never heard of the Daniel Plan! Very interesting. :) I hope you like the soup! It’s one of my favorites. Have a great week, Maria!

  10. That soup looks delicious! You've inspired me with your photography and I am on the hunt for a fancy camera! Loved following along with you this week, as usual! Happy Friday!

  11. Yes! I've heard that mash up of Blank Space, and it's amazing. Stopping over from the coffee date linkup. Hope you have a great weekend! I love my 50mm :) Good choice!

  12. Throw kindness around like confetti, love it!! That one and the glitter quote you had, you find the best ones! That soup look soooooooooooooooo good, omg I have to try it. And I'm with you on being happy despite any grey clouds, thank you for sharing some of your sunshine with us, you always make me smile…especially that little cutie of yours, she always looks like she's on cloud nine!!!

  13. Love the kindness-confetti photo :) hehe

    Can not wait to see Charlotte's 2 year photos and all of her party details, I just know you'll do an awesome job!! Also pinning that soup recipe STAT for the coming (cold) winter months… because we still have a LONG way to go until spring in Canada :(

  16. Oooh! Thanks for sharing. We're doing the Daniel Plan and a lot of it is similar to paleo. This looks perfect!

  17. Aw I love this post! She is SOOO cute! I love the song and the “confetti” phrase. I’ve seen it around and it always makes me smile. Happy Weekend!

  18. That chicken soup looks so delicious, and I love that it is paleo friendly. The vegetables look so so yummy! That confetti print is so much fun! I’ve pinned that one before, too!

    Thanks so much for linking up for the coffee date!!

  19. I’m so glad you got that lens!! I love, love, love the “Thrifty Fifty”. 90% of my blog photos are taken with it. You’ll get the hang of it soon enough I’m sure and then you won’t leave home without it.

    • Yay! Me too! It was a great Christmas gift from my MIL. :) That is awesome that you get so much use out of it. I’ll definitely be practicing more with it. I need to read some more of your tutorials. You always have the greatest advice!

      • That’s an awesome Christmas gift! I want new lenses in my stocking. :)

        And you’re so sweet! My photo series is posted every Friday (mostly from the perspective of food photography, but the principles apply to most things.) I have a photography newsletter if you want to get an email each week. Any requests for topics you’d like to see?

        • Yes, it was a very nice gift. :)

          I’ll have to sign up for your newsletter! I would love to read about taking better action shots. I’m sure you have some experience if you’ve ever taken a picture of something being poured into a bowl. Toddlers move just as fast. Lol.

  20. Aw I love this post! She is SOOO cute! I love the song and the "confetti" phrase. I've seen it around and it always makes me smile. Happy Weekend!

  21. That chicken soup looks so delicious, and I love that it is paleo friendly. The vegetables look so so yummy! That confetti print is so much fun! I've pinned that one before, too!

    Thanks so much for linking up for the coffee date!!

    • Thanks for hosting, Katie! I’ll probably be practicing for quite some time with this camera, but that’s the fun of it, huh? Have a great week!

  24. It's pretty good, Mandy! Just follow this recipe and don't leave anything. I forgot a few ingredients because I was in a hurry, and it wasn't as good. Note to self: do not rush the dinner. Lol. ;) Hope you had a great weekend!

  25. Thanks, girl! We have it two nights in a row when I make it. I'm sure it'd go great with yall's cold weather. ;) Hope you had an AMAZING weekend!

  29. You know it, girl! I need to see what I wrote about the glitter quote because that was all me. I need to meme that quote for sure. Lol. And yes, the soup is pretty good if I do say so myself. I'm glad I can make you smile! :) That's my goal. As far as Charlotte always looking like she's on cloud 9…that child has the life! Lol. Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

  30. Thank you so much for having confidence in me with the birthday party, beautiful friend! And yes, you should definitely keep that recipe in safe place. You'll need it for your next 40 below weather. ;) Hope y'all had a wonderful weekend!

  32. I've never heard of the Daniel Plan! Very interesting. :) I hope you like the soup! It's one of my favorites. Have a great week, Maria!

  35. Yay! Me too! It was a great Christmas gift from my MIL. :) That is awesome that you get so much use out of it. I'll definitely be practicing more with it. I need to read some more of your tutorials. You always have the greatest advice!

  36. Thanks for hosting, Katie! I'll probably be practicing for quite some time with this camera, but that's the fun of it, huh? Have a great week!

  40. That's an awesome Christmas gift! I want new lenses in my stocking. :)

    And you're so sweet! My photo series is posted every Friday (mostly from the perspective of food photography, but the principles apply to most things.) I have a photography newsletter if you want to get an email each week. Any requests for topics you'd like to see?

    • Yes, for sure. I’m still a beginner when it comes to my camera, but I’m trying to figure it out. :)
      Have a good weekend, Tif!

  45. Aww, I just love everything about this.

    I totally want to make that soup. It sounds super soothing.

    You have a great camera! I think that will be my next major investment… *gulp*.

    Charlotte is such a sweetie… those smiles!
    xoxo

    • Oh, thanks so much, Jennifer! The soup is great. I finally figured out the right ingredients for the perfect recipe. ;) And thank you! It is a big investment. The camera and the lens were both gifts, so I’m very much appreciative for that. And of course we all know how I feel about Charlotte. :) Have a great weekend, friend!

  46. Yes, it was a very nice gift. :)

    I'll have to sign up for your newsletter! I would love to read about taking better action shots. I'm sure you have some experience if you've ever taken a picture of something being poured into a bowl. Toddlers move just as fast. Lol.

  48. Aww, I just love everything about this.

    I totally want to make that soup. It sounds super soothing.

    You have a great camera! I think that will be my next major investment… *gulp*.

    Charlotte is such a sweetie… those smiles!
    xoxo

  49. Oh, thanks so much, Jennifer! The soup is great. I finally figured out the right ingredients for the perfect recipe. ;) And thank you! It is a big investment. The camera and the lens were both gifts, so I'm very much appreciative for that. And of course we all know how I feel about Charlotte. :) Have a great weekend, friend!

  50. Yes, for sure. I'm still a beginner when it comes to my camera, but I'm trying to figure it out. :)
    Have a good weekend, Tif!

    • I think this week calls for another batch of that soup for sure! It really is delicious. Hope you love it as much as I do if you try it. :)

  53. I think this week calls for another batch of that soup for sure! It really is delicious. Hope you love it as much as I do if you try it. :)

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