*NEW* DAY IN THE LIFE // Light Homemaking Day 💛 Fresh Patio & Kitchen Tidy + Solo Summer Dinner 🍽️

Welcome to a peaceful day in the life — perfect for your summer homemaking inspiration 💛 Today, I’m taking you along for a light homemaking reset: we’ll tidy up the patio courtyard, work on a few simple home projects, and prep a relaxing solo summer dinner featuring homemade tortillas and fresh fish tacos 🌮 If you love soft homemaking routines, peaceful productivity, or just need a little motivation to clean your kitchen or reset your space, you’re in the right place. This day-in-the-life vlog is all about creating calm, staying present, and making home feel good—one small task at a time. ✨ What you’ll see in this video: Light homemaking and cleaning motivation Outdoor courtyard clean with me Easy solo dinner idea for summer Homemade tortillas step-by-step Soft summer tablescape inspo Quick evening kitchen tidy and stove cleanup Thanks for being here! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more calming homemaking vlogs and cozy content 🌿 🕒 Chapters & Timestamps: 0:00 – Today’s Plans ☀️ 1:41 – Morning Mood & Coffee Start ☕ 1:50 – Courtyard Clean With Me 🌿 3:19 – Little Projects, Big Difference ✨ 7:41 – That Nagging Feeling & A Patience Chit Chat! 🧘🏽‍♀️ 8:38 – Time to Clean Out the Chicken Buffet 🍽️🚫 16:05 – Blueberry Doughnuts Disaster Chat 🫐🥥 13:59 – Homemade Tortilla Time! 🌮 19:20 – Clean As You Go Like The Monks do! 🧘🏽‍♀️ 21:47 – Fish Taco Dinner for One 🍽️ Meal Prep! 23:12 – Simple Summer Tablescape 🌸 26:01 – Kitchen Tidy & Stove Wipe Down 🧽 26:40 – Outro + Cozy Reflections 💛 TORTILLAS RECIPE: Ingredients: 2 cups (240g) masa harina. 1 1/2 cups (330g) warm water 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) Instructions: Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the masa harina and salt (if using). Add Water and Knead: Gradually pour in 1 1/2 cups of warm water while stirring with your hands or a wooden spoon until the dough comes together. Knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth and forms a cohesive ball. The dough should feel like Play-Doh, soft but not sticky. If the dough is too dry or crumbly, add a little more water, a tablespoon at a time. If it is too sticky, add a little more masa harina. Rest the Dough: Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rest for at least 15-20 minutes, or up to 30 minutes. This allows the masa harina to hydrate properly, resulting in softer, more pliable tortillas. Prepare for Pressing: While the dough rests, heat a comal, griddle, or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cut a Ziploc bag or parchment paper into two circles about the size of your tortilla press (or at least 6 inches in diameter if rolling by hand). These will prevent the tortillas from sticking to the press or rolling surface. Form and Press Tortillas: Divide the dough into 12-16 golf ball-sized portions (about 1 1/2 ounces each). Place one of the plastic circles on the bottom of your tortilla press. Place a dough ball in the center, cover with the second plastic circle, and press down to flatten it into a thin disc, about 1/8 inch thick. If you don't have a tortilla press, flatten the dough between the plastic sheets with a heavy book or rolling pin. Cook the Tortillas: Carefully peel the tortilla from the plastic and gently place it on the hot comal or skillet. Cook for 30-45 seconds on one side, then flip and cook for 1 minute on the other. Flip again and cook for about 30 seconds more, pressing gently with a spatula to encourage puffing. Keep Warm and Serve: Transfer the cooked tortilla to a tortilla warmer or a basket lined with a clean kitchen towel. Cover to keep them warm while you cook the remaining tortillas. The tortillas will soften as they steam in the warmer or towel. #DayInTheLife #HomemakingVlog #CleanWithMe #SoloDinnerIdeas #LightHomemaking #SummerReset #KitchenTidy #HomemadeTortillas #FishTacoRecipe #CourtyardCleanWithMe #PeacefulProductivity #SoftLiving #DinnerForOne #SimpleLiving #homereset 🔔 Subscribe & hit that bell! New videos every week! 🛒 Shop My Favorites: https://amzn.to/3FcyTPO 📖 Read My Books: https://amzn.to/3XHNdG 💻 Visit My Website: www.ritaslanina.com Turn Your Morning Routine Around https://ritaslanina.com/sign-up-for-your-freebie/ HARBOR EXCURSIONS 2: THE OFFSHORE ACCOUNT is due out very soon with an exciting Kickstarter Campaign! Also, keep a watch for the THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE CHALLENGES this summer where each week i attempt a new trending dance of the week! Stay tuned! TWEET THIS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/tOta_7XHXew Missed the Live Airings? Subscribe to the ARMCHAIR AUTHOR CHATS PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtVvpCVzJt344SruuuW9R0adm4JgPeQqv&si=hY6QbfzapE1NulqE YouTube Video URL: https://youtu.be/tOta_7XHXew 🐔🧹 SUMMER HOMEMAKING PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtVvpCVzJt342_eil24GWpmCOducpY218&si=d6Xpt_3jK5tOl4Fx