The Adventures of Julie and Bella 2025

Today has been a whirlwind of activity, but so fulfilling! Bella, my sweet fur baby🐾, gave me a little gift by letting me sleep in—until almost 6 a.m.! We started the day with our usual morning walk, followed by a hearty breakfast 🍳to fuel us up for the busy day ahead.

First on the list was grocery shopping🛒 and running a few errands, getting all set up for the week. Once I was back home, it was time to dive into some apple magic🍎. I peeled, cored, and chopped up a half bushel of apples, dedicating 80% of them for applesauce and the rest for baked apple slices. The kitchen quickly filled with the warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon and apples—a true slice of autumn heaven! While the applesauce simmered, I had the baked apples in the oven, and soon enough, I had both dishes cooling on the counter.🧑‍🍳

After our afternoon walk, Bella and I returned, and it was time to jar up the applesauce and water-bath can it. My efforts paid off with 14 pint-size jars of delicious homemade applesauce, ready to be enjoyed throughout the colder months! I packed up the baked apples into bowls for my lunches this week, adding a little bit of fall flavor to my meals.

Once the kitchen was clean and everything was in its place, I shifted gears into craft mode. I worked on a few gift projects that I’ll keep under wraps for now, and I also made myself a new Buffalo Bills ❤️🤍💙🏈tumbler to cheer on my team. Now, Bella and I are winding down, cozied up and watching Hallmark Christmas movies🎄—because it’s never too early for a little holiday cheer!

It’s been a busy day, but every bit of it was rewarding. Here’s to cozy, productive weekends that leave you feeling accomplished (and your kitchen smelling amazing!). Stay tuned for tomorrow’s adventures!