Currently-- January 2025

It's the first Wednesday of the month and while I also posted about my 10 most popular posts of 2024, I couldn't let Jenn's Currently link up pass me by. This month we're looking at what we're currently loving, doing to stay warm, resolving, organizing, and wearing. 



Loving: I loved our vacation but I am really loving being back home too. I was thrilled to weigh myself and find that I didn't gain any weight at all on vacation either despite eating lots of yummy/ bad for me treats! 

gelato

malasadas 


an ice cream pie with macadamia nut ice cream, Oreo crust, and hot fudge

pineapple teriyaki burger with fries

shave ice

cinnamon rolls

Doing to Stay Warm: We missed most of the super cold weather when we were gone (it was snowy and in the single digits!). It was in the 50's and raining when we landed and it has been in the 50's ever since. But I know we'll have more cold weather days. To stay warm I dress in lots of layers, use our fireplace and woodstove, and keep throw blankets handy.



Resolving: To get back to working out 5 days a week and cutting sugar back out of my diet now that we're home. 

Organizing: ALL the photos Evan and I took on vacation and trying to get prints ordered from Shutterfly. 

Wearing: Well, up until 2 days ago I was wearing shorts, flip flops, swimsuits, etc. on our trip but since we've been home I'm back to wearing all my winter favorites. 


The new sweater my mother in law got me for Christmas

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Comments

  1. PamelaJanuary 1, 2025 at 5:40 AM

    Oh my goodness, all that yummy food is making my mouth water! We took a short cruise in November on a cruise line not known for its food and I had actually lost a pound when I got home! Happy New Year, Joanne!

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    1. Joanne January 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM

      I lost weight on our cruise in January too!

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  2. mireilleJanuary 1, 2025 at 6:46 AM

    I am starting the year with a trail run with some friends! And going to have to work on cutting out the sugars: there are still a lot of cookies and chocolates in the house though. The plan is to load up on veggies and fruits when I go to Aldi later today. And looking forward to colder weather again to wear all my winter clothes!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne January 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM

      Yeah we loaded up on fruits and veggies at the store but we still have so much chocolate and sweets in the house. I'd happily just throw them all away but my family would mutiny!

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  3. Maria RineerJanuary 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM

    That's cool that you did not gain weight despite some indulging. I have never had macadamia nuts covered in chocolate but they sound delish! How nice that you were gone for some of that crazy cold weather. We are in for some cold weather but it's January? So... that's what it entails. Happy New Year!

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    1. Joanne January 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM

      Oh I am sure we are in for some cold weather again but it's been a nice reentry into New England with these mild temps. this week.

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  4. JoyceJanuary 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM

    I love your new sweater! Such a pretty cut and color both. I need to sugar de-tox. I didn't go on vacation but there has been a lot of sugar in my diet this past month. We had a colder than normal December but are in the 50's here too. I'm not complaining! Happy new year Joanne! It's fun to know you through our blogs.

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    1. Joanne January 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM

      Thank you! I am definitely not complaining about our warm weather either since I know it wont last very long.

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  5. Memphis BridgesJanuary 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM

    That is to be applauded not to lose weight while on such a fun vacation! I finally ate a vegetable yesterday and need to go to the grocery store to re-stock. I am sure this is a busy time of year for the healthier foods to be sold. Enjoy the milder temperatures.

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    1. Joanne January 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM

      I was surprised that our store was well stocked with fruits and veggies yesterday; I was afraid they might be all picked over by the time we got there.

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyJanuary 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM

    I think extra exercise while walking on vacation helps me from gaining too much!

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    1. Joanne January 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM

      Yeah, we did hike A Lot!... and while I ate some junky food I don't feel like I ate as much or as often.

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  7. CathyJanuary 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM

    Wow! That food looks delicious! Love your new sweater. Hope you have a great day!

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  8. Jodie's Touch of StyleJanuary 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM

    I'm so glad you had a fun time. We always love to come home to our home, sweet home too.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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  9. EllibelleJanuary 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM

    The food does look so delicious, would be too hard to pass up!

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    1. Joanne January 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM

      It sure was! Though I did turn down dessert a few nights.

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  10. csuhpat1January 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM

    That burger looks so very super amazing.

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    1. Joanne January 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM

      It was SO good! I can't remember the last time I had a burger but it was well worth the wait.

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  11. Kim January 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM

    Oh my goodness, I can so relate with all the yummy food! I ate so much great stuff over the past few weeks, but now I have to get back to working out and eating better, too. It helps to know I'm not alone!!

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  12. Tanya January 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM

    You had all the iconic foods in Hawaii...love it!

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  13. MarshaJanuary 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM

    Oh...did I miss a post on your trip to Hawaii? Those ice cream desserts look so yummy! I'm going to be doing lots of organizing, too, but I'm not exactly sure what!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne January 2, 2025 at 5:12 AM

      Nope, trip recaps start on Monday... and run most of the month.

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  14. Kim CarberryJanuary 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM

    All of that food looks so good! You have to treat yourself while you are on vacation though!

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    1. Joanne January 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM

      I think so too! I looked up all the "must try" foods in Hawaii and we tried to find them all.

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  15. GinaJanuary 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM

    Wow - the food! I didn't gain over Christmas, either, despite me eating allll of the things. Big plans for this year include me taking a real vacation. (: Happy New Year!

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  16. Adrienne PatenaudeJanuary 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM

    yay to not gaining weight from all the food that looks delicious

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM

    ooooo what fun food! Good for you to keep off the effects too. I like your winter duds
    LeeAnna

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  18. Heather{Our Life In a Click}January 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM

    We had some warm temps earlier in the week but now it's back to freezing. I need to work on organizing my photos and backing things up!

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    1. Joanne January 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM

      Yeah, ours has turned back to freezing cold too!

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  19. Tamar SBJanuary 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM

    All those treats look divine!!

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