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Sunday, January 19, 2014

When Pins Work {Bacon Wrapped Avocados}

This morning I was scrollling through Pinterest, not for food, for blog stuff… I guess. Actually I don't really know what I was looking for.
I saw a blog pin and from there I was a blog-pinning-fool but alas, BACON WRAPPED AVOCADO FRIES popped up!

WHAAA!! I'm insanely in love with avocados and bacon... well it's a family favorite ~~especially because it's one of those things I *try* to limit here~~. I had the avocados but needed the bacon, which was cool because hubs had to run to the store for cream for our coffee.

About 20 minutes after pinning the Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries Pin, I was in my kitchen with my hubby making our own bacon wrapped avocados ;)

Here's what you'll need:
3 Avocados
2 Packs of Boar's Head Pre-cooked Naturally Smoked Bacon
Sheet pan

Preheat oven to 425*
Slice the avocados
Wrap the avocados with the bacon {try to stretch the bacon out gently to get the most out of your bacon}
Place wrapped avocados on sheet pan and bake for about 8 minutes.
The original recipe calls for 5-10 minutes, however we did 8 minutes.

And this Pin is a WIN! Perfect for Super Bowl Snackin'

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Help An Indecisive Sister Out!

Well for the longest time I have been considering chopping my hair off--REAL short! I usually cut my hair every two years and donate it; it's about that time!

My daughters both cut their hair this Spring, and donated it....

It's mommy's turn.

This was my hair like two years ago....

I'd love for y'all to help me pick a look!

I have a round/ovalish face and naturally curly hair, so those are some things I have to keep in mind when chopping my locks off.

I have a Pinterest board titled Considering, on the board you'll find some hairstyles I <3! I'm not sure if all the hairstyles on the board would work with my face shape.... that is why I'm asking for your opinion!
Would you do me a huge favor and help this indecisive gal!?!
Tweet me, comment on my Pinterest board, and please comment here too, with the look you think will work for me.

Thanks!! I truly would appreciate your help.

Let's connect on Bloglovin'

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Love Yourself

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I saw this quote on Pinterest, and pinned it a while ago-- today I thought I would finally share it.

It's perfect-- isn't it?

Love yourself.

Be good to yourself.

Enjoy each day.

Tomorrow is not promised, but today is here to share love, and to be loved.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Casual Friday

You know it is baffling, how I possess tons of pictures of my family, and not so much of me. This of course stems from me always being behind the camera taking said pictures, but maybe it doesn't...
As much as I come off as confident, sometimes, I'm downright a Debbie Downer when it comes to myself.
I'm hard on myself. I pick apart myself. I over analyze myself.
I know I'm beautiful, where it counts. I know my heart is always in the best place. Yet-- I still question my beauty.
I'm sure I'm like any other gal out there with a touch of insecurities; one day I think I look remarkable, and the next I'm beating myself up.
My husband has questioned, why?
Why? I don't know.
He is always telling me I'm beautiful-- with just jeans, t-shirt, and my hair pulled back, he makes me feel like I'm the most gorgeous lady he's ever looked at {at that moment I'm filled with the feeling of untouchable beauty}. Everyday he expresses that he believes he's the luckiest man in the world.
And still {sighs} I have my I-don't-feel-pretty-days.
I realize I need to stop saying negative things about myself (of course, I never talk negative about myself in front of my children. I've seen enough Dr.Phil's to know what happens when you do that.)
So, I have made a pledge to myself... to try not to say any negative things about myself. I also plan on taking more pictures of me, and sharing them, here.
Today I'm linking up again {two weeks in a row-- woot woot} with the beautiful Lena @Lena B, actually.

Here is my Casual Friday Look, through the eyes of a

four-year-old

When you have a shorty taking your pictures, you get quite a few of your feet as well as a bunch of

off-with-your-heads.

I do have a head :)

See the pinkness on the bottom left hand corner-- that is my little man's thumb. I love my boy-- he was having such a good time pretending to be a photographer, he even directed me.

My home t-shirt was by way of my TexasLove board on Pinterest. My husband saw the shirt on my board, and purchased it for me- for Mother's day.
My Marilyn Monroe belt buckle is one of my all time favorite accessories via Etsy.
Every girl needs a good pair of ripped-up jeans.. well at least every Texas girl. Do you have a pair?
The boots are my favorite pair, they're Fatbaby Saddle Boots.
I have had these boots for years, and they're still the best.
And what do you think does adding the jacket gussy it all up?

Thursday, May 9, 2013

What are your thoughts...Mamas?

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I saw this pin on Pinterest & had to laugh. However it's true.

Remember when you use to blow your breath and say, I'll never do that or say that to my kids?

But now you do.

On the brighter side there are things you say to your kids that your mother said, which meant the world to you.

My eleven years of being a mama has been eleven years of growth.

I have learned to embrace all the positives from my parents parenting, and omit the not so warm and cuddly side.

I'm not sure if you ever stop growing as a mother.

My mom has started opening her heart more lately.

It's kind of crazy she's become quite the text-er these days. Her texts are filled with sweet memories.

I want that.

I want to be the Mama that can quote memories and words that my children said to me over the phone-- or whatever it is we use in the future.

Before each child was born (and I have three) I started a notebook.

My notebook for them is filled with memories and love notes to them.

I have to admit lately I have slacked on the whole notebook thing :(

Alike my Mom, I have the bad habit of calling one child by the another child's name. {Clears throat} I've also been known to go through all three of the babies' names and..... the.... dog too :-/

Do you quote your mom or do something similar to your mom? Does it drive you crazy or make you happy?

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Sunday Shout Out ->Pinterest Lovelies<-

Okay, I’m a HUGE sucker for Pinterest {you may already know this}. Pinterest wouldn't be as fun if I didn't have such awesome people to follow along with. There are a few people on Pinterest who pin and I think…. “We could totally kick it!” Do you know what I mean? Surely I'm not the only one who has seen someone's styles & likes, and think we could totally chat over coffee and laugh over Someecards.... right? Well if it sounds all to stalkerish... oh wells my Pinterest pals are pretty awesome J

That is why I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite Pinners and hope you will check them out.... EFOLLOW SUNDAYD

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Twirlie Whirlies

If I lived in Canada I’m pretty sure we would be best friends.

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I Heart Faces

If you love taking pictures and you want to, or pretend to be a photog... hurry up and follow along NOW!

via Xyre on Pinterest

Xyre

Well, Xyre & I are already connected via Twitter... Pinterest just makes it official she's a pretty cool chick J

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Style Me Pretty

Just filled with lovely.

Via

Mrs. Ayala

Because everyone should follow a great teacher…

Mrs. Ayala shares FUN educational pins perfect for little bitties.

Of course there are more pinners I absolutely LOVE! What about you? Who are YOU loving on Pinterest? Is there someone I should be following… is it you? If I don’t follow you on Pinterest leave me your link--Thank you kindly!