The Adventures of Julie and Bella 2025

After missing last week’s Crockpot Sunday (thank you, colonoscopy prep 😅), I’m so happy to be back at it! Today’s menu featured a brand-new recipe — chicken stew! And oh my goodness, it was exactly what I needed as the temperatures cooled this afternoon. It was like a warm hug in a bowl — hearty, flavorful, and so comforting! 🥣💛

I really need to learn how to cook for one person though 🤭. I’ve got plenty of leftovers for lunches this week, which is great… but I also have two big bowls extra! So, I’m going to drop some off to my parents for them to enjoy too. I’m not quite sure how well this would freeze, otherwise I’d tuck some away for another chilly day. ❄️🍗

Today was busy but full of good things! I made it outside before the rain hit to plant my garlic for next year 🌱. I absolutely love my gardens, and I’ve really missed digging in the soil since my summer beds were put to rest over a month ago. Planting 40 garlic cloves today felt so good! I even marked the spot in my freshly tilled garden (thanks to my brother a few weeks ago!) so I don’t accidentally disturb them in the spring when I start planting other veggies. Now it’s just a waiting game to see them sprout! 🌿👩‍🌾

After that, I snuck in some reading time 📖 (big surprise there, right? 😉) and even poured a few new candles! One of them is movie theater popcorn, and it literally smells like a theater in here — I can’t wait to burn it! 🍿🕯️

Now it’s time to relax for the evening and get ready for another work week. All in all, it’s been a good weekend — productive, cozy, and satisfying. I’m really looking forward to next weekend though… for the first time since school started back up, I have nothing scheduled! It’ll be all Momma and Bella time 🐾💕

✨ Until next time, stay cozy and savor the little moments! ✨

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