WHAT'S UP WEDNESDAY IT'S BEEN AWHILE

Hi Loves! Happy Wednesday! I’m super excited to join Shay and Sheaffer today for What’s up Wednesday. I've missed it! Can't wait to see what you're all up to as well!

 

1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS MONTH: 

The Tucci Salad I shared HERE

 

Sirloin patties with high protein sauce in lettuce leaves..will share recipe soon.

Lemon Custard ice cream from my favorite Ice cream shop in Northern Michigan. 

2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT: Sweet Babes are 20 months old today...goes so fast, here they are last year at 8 months old. 

3: WHAT IM LOVING: Little Converse Chuck Taylor SNEAKERS for the twins. 

Buy HERE

Time with the sweethearts...Tea Parties, barefoot in the yard, Hummingbird jams, hiding spots at Grammy's..I LOVE IT ALL!!

with Great Grandma!

And This Dog Quote! How very true! 

4: WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO: 

Saw the new Mission Impossible this past weekend. So good! And a day trip to our favorite Michigan beach town last Saturday.

Gucci Glasses HERE// Earrings HERE

5: WHAT I’M DREADING: Summer going too fast! 

 

6: WHAT I’M WORKING ON: Something SOOOOO exciting it'll be a whole post! Hint word "Second"

 

7: WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT: 

Today at noon starts Extra sweet time with Mr. Nine planned for a few days as our Anni is tomorrow! 

Since I wasn’t on the Blog last summer, here’s our Anni dinner attire 2024. 

My Dress HERE

Navy lace oh my..LOVE THIS DRESS!

8: WHAT I’M WATCHING & READING:

Watching

Your Friends and Neighbors...Jon Hamm is sooooo good!

Ransom Canyon..Hoy HOTNESS!

The Handmaids Tale...nooooo Not Nick!

Rock the Block..HGTV fun 

Tucci in Italy..Love Stanley T! 

Reading

Just read Ward D by Frieda McFadden 

 

9: WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Country and loving that the new kids in the country music world are taking their sounds old school. 

 

10: WHAT I’M WEARING: A little bit of everything. Loving "Fruit' wear right now, lol. 

Dress HERE

Sweatshirt HERE // Jeans HERE // Similar Hat HERE // Sneakers HERE

11: WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND: Continuing to celebrate and pool time and making lists! 

 

12: WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH: Getting everything ready for The start of Family Vacay! And Monday June 2nd is our Amazon Link-Up. I'll be sharing Summer FUN!

Have a GREAT Day! 

Headed out for some time with Mr. NINE!

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xoxo

WHAT'S UP WEDNESDAY HOLIDAYS IN FULL SWING

Hi Loves! I missed last month, so I’m super excited to join Shay and Schaefer today for what’s up Wednesday! It’s going to be a great Wednesday because I’m having a festive lunch with a dear friend of mine!

1. WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS MONTH: instead of inundating you with lots of food Photos, I’ll just link to some of the treats I’m making for my cookie trays that I’ve shared in the past. I made my monster cookies (I put red and green M&M's in at Christmastime) last weekend to freeze for the cookie trays and realized I've never shared that recipe so including it here:

Monster Cookies

*1 cup brown sugar

*1 cup white sugar 

*1/2 unsalted butter, softened

*3 eggs

*1 tsp vanilla

*1 tbsp Karo Syrup

*1 1/2 cup peanut butter 

*2 tsp’s baking soda

*1/2 tsp salt

*4 1/2 quick oats

*1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

*1 cup M&M’s 

 

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugars in a large bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla, then peanut butter and syrup until well blended. Beat in baking soda salt. Stir in oatmeal until Well blended. Add in chocolate chips, and M&Ms. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheets and bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes and then transfer to wire rack or parchment paper.  

 And making my Sweepstakes Peanut Butter Fudge, Thumbelina Cookies, Just Right Chocolate Chip Cookies, along with tons of others and one thing We will have on Christmas day is Party Sliders

 

2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT: a recent trip with my gal pals to Chicago for a fun overnight. We had cocktails and dinner at two of the most amazing restaurants in Chicago, a wonderful brunch the next morning before the most fun, art experience at Spin Art Nation. If you’re interested in trying this, you can use code THEBLONDESQUAD for 20% off.

3. WHAT I'M LOVING: All Things CHRISTMAS! And most importantly ANYTIME we can see the granddaughters! Yesterday, they turned 2 months old!

4. WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO: Oh, you know, hanging out with the most beautiful girls in the world and celebrating our first Thanksgiving with them.! Gearing up for all things holidays. 

Uncle and Auntie got to meet them for the first time. Can't wait for the other set tho meet them...Christmas!

5. WHAT I’M DREADING: 

The holidays being over, January holiday dismantle, and Indiana gray skies make me sad. So, I’ll keep busy by organizing!

 

6. WHAT I’M WORKING ON: Trips on the books. Buying Gifts and Wrapping.

Where I wrap! In the upstairs glam space. It's not as neat right now, wrapping paper and boxes everywhere, lol.

AND GIFT GUIDES GLORE. Bringing you some great ideas if you need the inspiration! I’ve been sharing several on the blog, but here is anther good one! Oprah's Favorite things are always the best and you can get them all on Amazon now. The Bubble Bath is so pretty and smells so good. But first, bought These Glasses for Mr. Nine and I and a couple more for a Party. Such great deals at Personalization Mall and only $10.

Jacket // Candle // Bath Salts // Bubble Bath // Lip and Cheek Tint Stick // Knife Set // Sock Set // Beauty Bag Duo // Tote

7. WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT: Having all the kids home, and being able to celebrate the holidays together, the first Christmas for the twins! I’m so excited about hosting a brunch, attending some parties, and hopefully some more holiday lunches with friends. 

 

8. WHAT I’M WATCHING & READING:

Watching

Virgin River Part II Starts tomorrow night. 

For All Mankind 

And

Lessons in Chemistry was so good. 

And ALL The Holiday Baking Shows 

 

Reading (Wanting  to Read Bright Lights, Big Christmas)

9. WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Traditional AND Modern Christmas songs!

 

10. WHAT I’M WEARING: Heidi Kagan Wraps!! The One Size wrap can be worn as a poncho topper, shawl, vest and you can belt it too! Fur trim and ruffle trims in lots of colors. Stylish and versatile and whoohoo use Holiday20 for 20% off! Which Look is your Fav?

Wrap HERE // Bodysuit HERE // Belt HERE // Leggings HERE // Heels HERE

Wrap HERE // Shirt HERE // Jeans HERE // Pearls HERE // Heels HERE

Wrap HERE // Bodysuit HERE // Belt HERE // Leggings HERE // CUTE Shoes HERE

AND RED & WHITE CHECK RUG HERE

11. WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND: Hopefully something festive, lol. I definitely looking forward to a celebrating a boy who has a birthday on the 4th, happens to be the daddy of the twins!

 

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

All the Christmas festivities, parties, get togethers, hot cocoa days, curled on the couch, I’m here for all of it!

 

13. FAVORITE TARGET FIND: I’m going to do something different for this one. Since I’ve been sharing lots of Amazon, with a gift guides, I’ve got the most fun Target find. This BITE ME Mug just cracks me up and would be great gift at only $5!

Tell me what you're up too this Holiday season! 

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

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

PILLOWS // Basket // WICKER PUMPKIN // Chunky Knit Throw // BROWN SUGAR CANDLE // Ribbed Glass Candle // DOORMAT // Champagne Pumpkin // BROWN PUMPKIN

$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