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WHAT'S UP WEDNESDAY

Hi Loves! Last day of January! I’m super excited to join Shay and Sheaffer today for What’s up Wednesday.I actually had so much to share today, I had to cut some things out, LOL!


1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS MONTH: All the clean, healthy eating around here, but will be indulging this weekend. I shared with you on Monday HERE but I  also feel tastes of Spring when I make this high protein smoothie.


Making these for Mr. Nine and I: Air Fryer Sirloin Steak Strips!!


AND My Favorite Soup this month. The Pasta Fagioli from Skinny Taste where I leave out the pasta, lol and add Italian Turkey sausage: 



2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT: Today, my Identical Twin 2nd Cousins turn 32!!! Seems like yesterday mom and I were holding them in our arms. Little did we know more identical twins would grace us later in life. AND Look at that big hair!! 

 

3: WHAT IM LOVING: ANYTIME we can see the granddaughters! Not nearly enough. #loveourgranddaughters They turned 4 months old on Sunday. Growing onto their sweaters grammy got them.



And nature leaning towards Spring coming soon. I can't believe the swan is back this early and hanging our with the duck couple, lol.

 

4: WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO: Getting travel itineraries ready and outfits, lol Here is one cute lil Romper going with me. I'll wear with black hose and my INEZ Boots!


And trying a new skincare routine I LOVE!! Use code ANDREANINE20 to get 20% off everything on the site plus some of Oprah's favorite Things! LOVE all the products from Fount Society!


5: WHAT I’M DREADING: more of the sloppy gray part of the winter season. Icky! 

 

6: WHAT I’M WORKING ON: Planning a Bridal Shower for the Bride To Be in the family and trying to find dresses for all the events! The WEDDING, the shower, the rehearsal, the luncheon and a Party....lots of fun shopping to do. And a note of frustration, why are all mother's dresses so matronly, I'm not even looking under that category, I'll just browse party and cocktail dresses, lol. Here is a sneak peek of the shower invites. Going to have it at the Cake Bake Shop down by Indy. It'll be beautiful!


7: WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT: Leaving on a Jet Plane tomorrow! 

 

8: WHAT I’M WATCHING & READING:

Watching:

American Nightmare on Netflix was sooo good. Only 3 episodes and so bizarre.


And starting this tonight!

 

Reading:

The Housemaid. Get it HERE. Almost Done & 5 stars so far!


9: WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Little Bit Country & a Little Bit Rock-n-Roll

 

10: WHAT I’M WEARING: Affordable Cuteness! The below set and faux fur are in major sale right now at Lulu's. They have great winter sale pieces. 

Sweater Top HERE // Pants HERE // Earrings HERE // Shoes HERE

Coat HERE // Pants HERE // Belt HERE


French Girl Vibes again.

Sweater HERE // Pants HERE // Shoes HERE


And of course, all the Spanx and the pink cropped vest is oh so CUTE! LOVE each and every new piece I have gotten too!

Vest HERE // Top HERE // Leggings HERE // Shoes HERE

Top HERE // Pants HERE 
Top is tunic length, it covers your butt!
ALL SPANX USE CODE: CLOUDNINEXSPANX

11: WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND: Stay Tuned, it won’t be in Indiana. Lol. 

 

12: WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH: Birthdays for a few ladies in the fam. Another trip, this time to Florida with my Mama! 

Here’s a photo of the last time we were in the sunshine state together. Her 70th birthday. 

 

13: FAVORITE AMAZON FIND: Rug Grippers! Mr. Nine found THESE. The thin rug gripper mats underneath was just not working. Especially when our little Stella slides into the front door whenever a delivery man comes, and the rug flails all over the place. These Grippers have literally saved our rug life, lol, no more sliding. I love them so much they are now under every single rug!

Oh, and this New Rug is not from Amazon, but I love it and it's a great price. This is a 2'x5' size and in the kitchen.


WUW SEPTEMBER SWEETNESS

Holy Moly, just stop it September...waaaaay tooo fast for my Fall loving taste, lol! The above photo is one of my Fall porches that often gets overlooked, it was 2019 and I was more into pumpkins than mums, lol. BUT look at those peachy ones; so pretty. The Fall Porch post for this year will be out a week from Monday! Let's get to all the WUW goodness with Shay & Sheaffer

1. WHAT WE’RE EATING: All the comforting and yummy Fall Foods. Many I’ve shared on the Blog Before. AND I'm making all kinds of things to take to the hospital for the kids, this week it's lots of veggie dishes and easy sandwiches.

My Favorite Soup: Beef Vegetable 
GET RECIPE HERE


Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Skillet
GET RECIPE HERE


Butternut Squash, Sausage and Penne Pasta Skillet
GET RECIPE HERE

My Mom's Caramel Corn..hint hint mom, please make it, lol 
GET RECIPE HERE

2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT: Our Fall trips to our Michigan Home away from home. Hoping to head back up soon, the foliage is AHHMAZING! Read about last year's trip HERE



3: WHAT IM LOVING: All Things Fall! I shared my Indoor Fall Decor last week. And oh how I love the decor selection at Target, give me all the $5 MUGS at Target too!

READ THIS POST HERE


$5 Target Holiday Mugs HERE



4: WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO: Spending time at the Hospital on Baby watch celebrating the youngest 2 (of 6) birthday's AND Planning Trips!! 


5: WHAT I’M DREADING: Always say this last quarter of the year but dread it going toooo fast!

 

6: WHAT I’M WORKING ON: As far as blog posts go, I’ve got the coveted Fall Front Porch post coming up as I said, some motivational posts, fashion trends posts and let me know when you’re ready for the holiday gift guides! 

 

On the decorating front, putting the finishing touches on the twin’s room at our house, and possibly shopping for all the ornaments for a new theme tree this Christmas season. Eek! 

 

7: WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT: You know! The Birth of the granddaughters! (will be within the next 2 weeks if not sooner) 

 

8: WHAT I’M WATCHING & READING:

Watching

Virgin River

Dear Child (so good)

Safe



Reading

"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy (An Oprah Bookclub Book)

BUY IT HERE

 

9: WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Quiet Mornings, Lots of new and old country and classic rock.

 

10: WHAT I’M WEARING: Here are some lately outfits. Lot’s of Pink

Sweater HERE // Jeans HERE // Booties HERE // Necklace HERE

Top HERE// Jeans HERE // Sandals HERE

Great Fall Neutrals too
Jeans HERE (MY FAV) // Loafers HERE // Tee HERE // Similar Vests HERE & HERE

The outfit below is a fav..I saw it in the Evereve catalog and got every.single.piece to create it.
Sweatshirt HERE// Bag HERE // Sneakers HERE // Necklace // Bag Strap HERE // Pants HERE

11: WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND! Baby Watch, Michigan Oktoberfest, Football...

 

12: WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH:SOOOO Much; the Babies, trip up North, Fall Leaves, Fall Food and Cocktails...all the Wonderful October THINGS!!! 

 

13: FAVORITE AMAZON FIND: I'll have an entire Blog Post bout all my latest Fall Amazon Finds on Monday!


Tell me what you're up too! Love ya!

 


LINKING-UP with Metamorphosis Monday // Thursday Fashion Files // 

Love your Creativity // Hello Monday // Inspire Me Tuesday // Mix and Match Mama

// Sheaffer Told Me To

xoxo




WHAT'S UP WEDNESDAY AMAZING AUGUST

What an August Whirlwind of goodness and always a little crummy thrown in, but that's life!

The dawn of glorious Fall is upon us! This post is jam packed and I think you’ll love it!

(several of you have asked about this white top...link under "what I'm wearing" section)


1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS MONTH: 

As you know I do cook but Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spice Donuts, lol. And our fav: BLT's and fresh sweet corn.


2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT: 

The Twin’s Baby Shower. It was an August 12th brunch and such a lovely day! AND LOVED SEEING FAMILY. And many of you have asked about my dress (get it HERE)




And the wonderful trip my sweet mom and I took to Mackinac Island. Read all about our trip HERE.


3: WHAT IM LOVING: 

Cooler Mornings, Sunny Days and all the nature surrounding our home. AND always my sweet Stella Mae.




4: WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO: 

Beside the shower, prepping bunk room for girls and shopping for Fall a bit. Such cute things at Walmart. Ordered the JEANS ($22) AND LOVE Them!! VERY AFFORDABLE pieces! The Boots are back this year, I got them in 2 colors last year and wore all the time!

 

Hat HERE // Flannel Jacket HERE // Jeans HERE // Hooded Top HERE // Rust Dress HERE // 
Boots HERE // Dress HERE


5: WHAT I’M DREADING: 

Ever having a UTI again! It was only my 3rd ever this past week BUT the burn/pain wasn't as bad as the 4 day constant excruciating side effect headaches from the antibiotic. 

UGH! 

AND dreading my favorite months of the year ~ Sept-Dec going waaay too fast. 


6: WHAT I’M WORKING ON: 

Several Things ~ Fall Decor, here is a dining room sneak peek. Adding in more rust and navy this season. But just wait until you see the front porch. You won’t believe the color scheme. I’m going with this year. Fingers and toes crossed that the nursery comes through with the color mums I need. Do you want to see a post on the indoor decor in additon to the porch?


7: WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT: 

You know! The Birth of the granddaughters! 


8: WHAT I’M WATCHING & READING:

Watching

Sweet Magnolias

The Summer I Turned Pretty



Reading 

Drowning my TJ Newman 

Get it HERE


Getting Ready to Read

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. I’ve been waiting for some good Hunger Games vibes novels and this is it! Get it HERE

 

9: WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: 

Always Country, Classic country, 80’s and Classic Rock. Listening to Smartness and Nature


10: WHAT I’M WEARING: 

Here are some lately outfits. 

Jumpsuit HERE // Sandals HERE // Hat HERE // Bag HERE // Necklace set HERE

Top HERE // Jeans HERE // Boots HERE & HERE
( The top was a gift from my dear friend, Caroline)

This Air Essentials 1/2 zip below from is a favorite pullover for sure and just wait until you see the new Fall Colors. I'll share mine soon.
 Use Code:

CLOUDNINEXSPANX

For 10% off

AND here is the TOP I'm wearing in the cover photo. LOVE IT!
 

11: WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND: 

It’s Labor Day so something fun! 

 

12: WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH:

As I mentioned, Decorating the Front Porch for Fall. Hoping this years vision comes to light. See the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Fall porches HERE (MY FAV), HERE and HERE! Also a boy's birthday, all the PSL's and Fall things a coming.

 

13: FAVORITE AMAZON FIND:

I’m always on the hunt for cute necklaces and I really like the chunky chain-link versions. I first saw Necklace on the adorable Katie from Covet on the Go and knew I had to have it. It would make a great gift because it comes packaged so sweetly!



Happy Almost September Pretty Babes!!!




 LINKING-UP with Momfessionals Friday Favorites // Metamorphosis Monday // Thursday Fashion Files // Mix and Match Mama // Love your Creativity // Hello Monday // Sundays on Silverado


xoxo






 

  

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