A quiet-ish week in Southwest Florida, Sunday meal prep saving the day, a return to Pilates, lots of coffee, and a little local intel for September.
How is Labor Day already next Monday? Does anyone have plans for the last holiday before the holidays officially take over?
This was supposed to be a quiet week at home, which quickly changed when Tortuga got sick. Thankfully, by the weekend he was feeling much more like himself, and somewhere between playing nurse, catching up on work and trying to stay somewhat on schedule, there were still plenty of little things worth sharing.
THIS WEEK’S MOODBOARD
A LOCAL FAVORITE: OUR VET
If you have pets in Southwest Florida, this is one recommendation I’m very happy to share.
We ended up needing quite a bit of help with Tortuga this week, and Dr. Mercado was incredible about getting us in, checking on him and helping us get him back to himself.
One perk of it still being summer in SWFL? We were actually able to get appointments without much trouble. I know that won't always be the case once season starts!
Tails-A-Waggin Animal Hospital & Pet Resort: 11960 Kelly Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908
WHAT I’M EATING
This was one of those weeks that reminded me exactly why I meal prep on Sundays.
I had already prepped our meals before the week went sideways, which meant feeding ourselves was one less decision I had to make.
And apparently you guys are into the meal prep too because my breakfast casserole has gotten SO many questions.
This week's prep:
Breakfast: Sausage, spinach + pepper egg casserole
Lunch: Coming later this week
Dinner: Mostly easy meals at home
→ Breakfast Casserole Recipe on Instagram
I'll share exactly what I prepped for our lunches later this week, too.
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WHAT I’M DOING
I finally made it back to Fuego Pilates on Friday.
I love my normal gym routine, but nothing humbles me quite like going back to Pilates after some time away. 😂 It was a very good reminder that sometimes your body needs you to mix things up.
Wearing my favorite Amazon Sports Bra top - Size Medium
Between that and two regular gym sessions, I actually managed to get quite a bit of movement in this week.
Fuego Pilates | Cape Coral, Florida
→ Fuego Pilates Website
WHAT I’M DRINKING
More coffee, please.
Wine took a backseat this week and coffee and espresso were very much the drinks of choice.
Because apparently sleeping on the floor next to your dog at 33 hits a little differently than it used to.
Enough said.
SUNDAY IN SWFL
After a much-needed summer storm, Sunday morning was actually cool enough to take my bike out — a rare August gift around here.
Later, we decided to treat ourselves to lunch at High Tide Social House.
Outfit Details Linked on my LTK
We walked right in and grabbed seats at the bar, which may honestly be my favorite thing about summer in Southwest Florida. No reservations. No crazy wait. Just walk in and sit down.
My Order: The Salmon Sammie & Parmesan Truffle Fries
And while we were there, I spotted something new…
High Tide is expanding.
They're adding another bar and seating area, and the timing couldn't be better because Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is coming back to Cape Coral September 21–22.
High Tide will be one of the host locations, so I'm already thinking ahead about reservations — and hoping that new bar is finished in time!
→ HIGH TIDE SOCIAL HOUSE
→ ISLAND HOPPER SONGWRITER FEST DETAILS
AROUND THE HAUS
After what feels like forever, the merchandise fridge is FINALLY inside Grazing Haus.
This is one of those seemingly small changes that is going to open up so many possibilities for the shop. I've also been spending a lot of time behind the scenes updating the website and getting our digital world ready for the busier months ahead.
It definitely feels like we're entering a new little era of Grazing Haus, and I'm excited to start filling that fridge.
WHAT I’M SHARING NEXT
Lunch meal prep — You asked, so that's coming this week.
Wine Country — I'm FINALLY getting all of my Napa + Sonoma notes out of my camera roll and into an actual guide.
CoolPeel round two — I'm back for another treatment Wednesday afternoon.
And, apparently, I need to figure out what we're doing for Labor Day because it has somehow snuck up on me.
ON MY RADAR
SEPTEMBER 21–22
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest in Cape Coral
THIS WEEK
Lunch meal prep + another CoolPeel (see my previous laser experience HERE on Instagram)
AT GRAZING HAUS
Merch fridge + getting ready for season
COMING TO THE BLOG
The Wine Country Travel Edit 🍷
And that's Week 30 — a little bit of what I'm eating, drinking, doing, wearing and loving lately here in Southwest Florida.
A quieter week than most, but honestly, I'm not mad about it.
See you next Monday. 🤍