Living on Cloud Nine: What's Up Wednesday

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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!

Linking up with Momfessionals and Between Naps on The Porch // Thursday Fashion Files // I Do deClaire // Hello Monday // Sunday's on Silverado // Life and Linda

xoxo

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.

Happy Wednesday and last Day of January!

LINKING-UP with Mix and Match Mama // Metamorphosis Monday // Thursday Fashion Files //

Love your Creativity // Hello Monday // Inspire Me Tuesday

Friday Favorites // Sundays on Silverado // Sheaffer Told Me Too

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!