Four Things: Mar 10 2025 Edition
We are back with another Four Things post! Thank you for following along to see what we’ve been READING, LOVING, PRACTICING, and COOKING! Whether it’s a new book, a wellness habit, or a favorite meal, we hope you find something here that inspires you.
Today’s edition is by Angela.
What I’m Reading
I am nearing the end of The Measure by Nikki Erlick. It’s about a mysterious box that appears on everyone’s doorstep that contains the answer to the exact number of years you will live and how that affects the world and the individual’s actions. It’s very thought-provoking! Strangely, just a few books ago I read Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty, which is about a similar concept of predicting fates. I guess I have a theme lately!
What I’m Loving
Ok, so Castor Oil is a weird thing to love, I know, but it’s my new, clean way to condition and lengthen my lashes, and so far I’m loving it. I’ve tried some of the other lash growth serums out there, and while they seem to work, I’ve heard stories of people’s eye color changing or allergic reactions. I’m a brown-eyed girl, so nothing is changing that, but I can’t help but wonder what is IN these other products that cause all these problems. But, castor oil, on the other hand, is a natural vegetable oil extracted from the castor plant. I bought this one from Amazon and it comes with all the tools necessary for lash conditioning.
Some things to note:
- It’s very thick and a bit sticky.
- It can be used on eyelashes, eyebrows, and skin.
- Do not ingest unless you are looking for a laxative. 🙂
- I use the dropper to put some on my neck. Then any residual oil on the dropper and around the bottle neck, I use the liner brush to scoop up and apply along my lash line. A little goes a long way, and I have a feeling this bottle is going to last me a while.
What I’m Practicing
Nothing like a bag of trash to get your attention! I don’t know if I consider this “practicing” but I am on a big declutter/organization kick. I am so overwhelmed with all the STUFF in our house. I actually have another book in my library, Decluttering at the Speed of Life, on hand for some inspiration. I started with my office this past weekend and am far from done, but so far have thrown out 2 trash bags of unnecessary, outdated junk. I’m working on a better paper filing system too and welcome any suggestions! So. much. paper.
what i’m COOKING
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, I found this healthier version of a shamrock shake to try out. Surprisingly, it was REAL good! What makes it green you ask? Spinach! Add to that a banana, some milk, a scoop of vanilla protein power and a drop of peppermint extract, and I present to you a macro-friendly version of a Shamrock Shake! Top it with a few sprinkles of mini chocolate chips and a little whipped cream. So good!!
Healthier Shamrock Shake
Ingredients
- 1 banana frozen
- 1/2 cup spinach frozen
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder approx 30g
- 1 drop peppermint extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until milkshake consistency.
- Optional: Top with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips and whipped cream.
Notes
And that’s my four things for this week. Stay healthy!