Day: November 22, 2013

  • Fashion Friday Fall Essentials

    Fashion Friday Fall Essentials

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    It’s not often I feel completely put together, but today was one of those days. It was freezing cold outside, as we were bracing for an incoming winter storm. My only plans on going out were to drop the kids off at school, and pick them up. No real need to dress up.
    It started as a simple decision to toss on my Stars and Stripes scarf from Cents of Style. Then as I was grabbing my flip flops it hit.
    Boots.
    Soft, pretty, cute boots. These particular ones are the Rory Gray Heel Buckle Boot from Cents of Style. Now I feel like I could fit in with Rory and Lorelai, all fashionable and smart and witty.

    I can easily say this is my best fashionable purchase ever!  They’re cute, stylish, and do a wonderful job at keeping my feet and legs warm during the fall months.

    We were leaving a little early to school, and I thought to myself, the only thing that would make this outfit complete, is a cute hat. And what do you know Cents of Style has their winter hats on sale today, plus I’ve got a code for you.

    Use Code 50HATS 
    How cute is this?
    Fashion Friday- 11/22/13- Winter Hats- 50% off & FREE SHIPPING with Code 50HATS
    Tell me, what are your Fall Essentials?
  • Foodie Friday Featuring Jade Louise Designs

    Foodie Friday Featuring Jade Louise Designs

    Welcome back to another Foodie Friday
    I would love it if you took a moment to visit my co-host Diane at Simple Living and Eating
    If you’re new to Foodie Friday, here’s the run down
    1. Link up your recipe or any food related post below
    2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined. 
    3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
    This week we’re featuring:
    The main writer behind Jade Louise Designs is Amber – I say main because she has 2 contributing authors as well.  Over the past year I have really gotten to know Amber through a connection on Facebook, past liking each others fan pages. She has inspired me to be more creative and take more time with my own blog.  At one point we found we share a mutual connection through Mark’s cousin. I always love finding out just how small this world is. 
    Amber is a stay at home mother, housewife, and blogger. Get to know Amber more by visiting her About page.  I chose to feature Jade Louise Designs this week because Amber put together the perfect post full of tips and even a Brine recipe for your Thanksgiving Turkey. I wanted to make sure you all had it, in case you are in charge of cooking the Turkey this year. 
    Thanksgiving Turkey Tips plus Turkey Brine Recipe, How to roast a turkey and How to carve a turkey!
    Anytime Amber posts a recipe, I get sucked right in! And then her photos and links to other recipes, yeah I waste a fair amount of time browsing and pinning her stuff. Things like these Mini German Pancakes, that then led me to checking out her Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa…of which I know I’ve looked at before, but it’s a chilly day here. I couldn’t resist. Someone help me, because I’m off to reacquaint myself with her homemade Belgian Hot Chocolate now too…I may not leave my kitchen this weekend!
    Mini German Pancakes Recipe filled with Berry Sauce
    Hot Chocolate Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Hot Chocolate Stephen's Hot Cocoa Mix
    Belgian Hot Chocolate Recipe; Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe