I am absolutely loving my new neighborhood! 
I’m so glad that we decided to move into the city– it makes me feel alive!
House hunting was great and all, but putting an offer in on a house so far outside the city, totally freaked Mal and me out! I guess we’re just not ready to “settle down” yet.
The “Essentials”
After moving another load of our stuff into our new apartment last, we stopped at the grocery store to grab the “essentials.” Here’s what Mal and I considered must-haves:
- Oats
- Soy milk
- Bananas
- Apples
- Salad greens
- Grape tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Bread
- Coffee
- Canned tuna
- Cereal
- Peanut butter
- Kettle Backyard BBQ chips
We’re planning a BIG shopping this weekend, but these few groceries should hold us over for a couple of days. What do you consider your grocery “essentials”?
Lunch
For lunch, I made a simple salad with greens, tomatoes, cucumber, almond slices, and topped it with Claire’s delicious relish.
Last night, between packing and unpacking, Mal and I ordered a cheese pizza from one of the pizza places in the area. It wasn’t the best pizza I’ve ever eaten (it was super greasy!), but I also wasn’t expecting something gourmet. Mal and I were hungry and it did the trick!
We had lots of leftovers, so I paired my salad with a cold slice.
A little while later, I munched on a ProBar. I like this flavor a lot– very fruity!
After lunch, I took MP (Murphy Pug) for a 45 minute walk around our neighborhood. Between strangers stopping to say ‘hello’ to Murphy and him sniffing everything in sight, we only walked about 3 blocks and back! It tough to take this pup for a walk!
Cafe Arpeggio
Even though I’ve made the hot coffee “switch” for the season, today’s especially beautiful weather called for an iced coffee. I stopped into Café Arpeggio to grab one.
Café Arpeggio is super cute! They had a great selection of yummy foods– homemade ice cream, sandwiches, soups, freshly baked pastries, and gourmet coffee. I have a feeling that I will become a regular there!
Dollar Stores Finds
I also popped into the local dollar store to pick up some household items. Maybe I’m weird, but I LOVE dollar stores! Of course, most sell a lot of junk, but certain products are such a steal! I spent less than $10 for all of this stuff! Sweet!
The final leg of moving happens tonight! We just need to move our couches, bed, wardrobe, and some random odds and ends. We’re so close!
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Hurrah on your new neighborhood.
I don’t know if I ever mentioned this, but your blog is such an inspiration to me. Because it really IS balanced–case in point, your pizza-salad lunch. You have such a great grasp on healthy balance. I’m currently striving for that.
Take care!
I am so glad that you are loving your new neighborhood! I have never lived in the city but have always wanted to. Maybe one day!
That salad looks delicious and that coffee shop: how adorable!
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
I’ve never moved in stages. It’s a good idea because it’s very overwhelming to look at the pile of boxes left by the movers. I never know where to start!
Looks like s great new neighborhood!
Love your new neighborhood! My essentials are:garlic, pepper, soy yogurt, soy milk, orange juice, almond müsli, cherry tomatos, kale, broccoli, rice, beans, organic eggs, a fish (tuna, sardinen or salmon), dried mushrooms and sundried tomatos. I always change the fruits that I buy..always seasonal.
I am so glad that you are getting settled down in your new place, it looks lovely! That coffee shop looks adorable! I just discovered a new shop near my house aswell
Enjoy your weekend!
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Cute cafe! My stapels are similar, fruit and veg, milk, oats, rice, beans, cottage cheese, bread, tea.
Finding new little places to enjoy in new (or old) neighborhoods is great. We like to use our dogs to go for walks and check out the neighborhoods we are in. That’s how we found our favorite coffee shop too
Hey tina!
I am in Boston too! in Newton acutally…where did you move?your apt looks amazing!!! staples are so similar too! cottage cheese, veggies, oats, fruit, yogurt etc
the city is so fun isnt it?? are you originally from Boston??
Kettle chips are a must in our household, too! I love BBQ and the salt and pepper!
I jsut LOVE southie, but parking is THE WORST to find. Resident sticker was a very very good call.
My grocery staples always include
lowcarb/high fiber tortillas
peanut/almond/some nut butter
kashi golean
oat bran
bananas
spinach
hummus
and tomatoes (if they are in season!)
My “must haves” are: fruit, LOTS of veggies, beans, oats, grains, nuts and nut butters, bread, soy milk, and hummus. Without these things my kitchen is incomplete!
I’m glad you’re enjoying life in your new apartment! Still unpacking?
your staple grocery list is very similar to mine except i need hummus, carrots, and of course, chocolate/ice cream ;]
the new local coffee place looks a lot like the place i frequent back home. i love that home-y feel and i can tell your new place is the same!
speaking of dollar stores, my mom and i LOVE them and we could spend quite a bit of timer browsing (there, and trader joe’s and williams sonoma!).
I’m glad you’re loving your new location!
My grocery essentials: soy milk, Kashi Heart to Heart oatmeal and waffles, apples, bananas, some sort of berries, broccoli, lettuce, grape tomatoes, hummus, flax wraps, veggie burgers, canned tuna or salmon, spicy mustard, Fage 0% or 2% yogurt, and dark chocolate.
I love dollar stores too! We have one here called Deal’s and it is the best. They actually have good stuff for cheap prices.
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