FRIDAY FAVORITES...SEPTEMBER LOVE

Happy Friday! The weather has been glorious in the 80’s and the pool is still open. While I’m ready for Fall temps, Sunshine and pool time have me smiling and the mornings have been cool for walking Stella.

 

1. Stella Mae..9 Months 

& Last Weekend

Speaking of Miss Stella Mae, she turned 9 months old last weekend. I can’t believe it, she’s full grown now, just under 8lbs. She literally gets sweeter by the day!

We celebrated by having smash burgers Al fresco (yes she get a plain burger) and cocktails (no she does not have a cocktail, lol). Then we went for ice cream and she got a pup cup. 

She was repping Notre Dame but we joked at the ice cream stand that we should take off her sweatshirt after their poor performance, lol

2. Friday Fall Features

Recipe: PUMPKIN DROP COOKIES

Of all my pumpkin treats, the Pumpkin Drop Cookies with caramel frosting is my family’s favorite and most requested. So moist and delicious! I shared these my first year blogging in 2015.

Decor: Dining Room

Classy Fall touches in our dining room. The mercury glass pumpkins are my favorite.

And Stella likes pumpkins too, lol

3. Native Products

I cannot but get enough of Native Body Car Line I get at Target. My favorite scents are Warm Cider and Cinnamon, Coconut and Vanilla and the Toasted Marshmallow & Vanilla. I love the lotion too and deodorants. They also have shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and a men’s line. So clean and fresh! Have you tried it?

4. Leopard Cardigan

Oh, a lil leopard love. I forgot to share this when I posted the Amazon sweaters, but this Leopard cardigan is so good with the pockets and super soft.

Booties HERE // Leggings HERE // Necklace HERE

5. Misc. Fun

POSTS OF THE WEEK

Monday ~ Easy Pumpkin Centerpiece

Wednesday ~ LOVE MATCH

MEMES

Next week, I'll be having a very special house guest and we will be into all kinds of shenanigans. 

Can you guess who it is??

Happy September Weekend!

LOVE TO YOU ALL!!

Linking up with  Friday Favorites  // Metamorphosis Monday

xoxo

FRIDAY FAVORITES...JANUARY BLUES BE GONE

I’m extra happy to see Friday because that means we’re getting through this longest month of the year faster. With all the boys back at school, life feels somewhat more subdued, but I miss them so much and I’m in that after holiday slump. We cannot let these January blues get us down, so let’s get right to some Friday Favorites.

1. My Boys

Not only are the holidays magical but they’re so joyous when I can have all my boys at home and really enjoy the time together. We taught them how to play rummy, had movie days, fun dinners out and lots of family time. It was great!

2. No Carb Snack
"Homemade Cheez-Its"

Easiest no carb snack in the world! Get the ultra thin cheese slices, any flavor, I used Colby Jack, cut them into fours and place them on parchment paper lined baking sheet. I add a little coarse sea salt on top. Bake in a 250° oven for 25 to 30 minutes and wa-la, you have homemade cheez it’s crackers with no carbs!

3. Week's Attire

Top HERE // Jeans HERE & HERE // 
Boots HERE & HERE

I shared this outfit on Instagram earlier this week, but I had to share it here, the leopard colors of the sweater are just so divine, and a perfect winter pick me up. And Mint Julep boutique, where the sweater is from, is offering $10 off your order. See below.

Sweater HERE // Skirt HERE

(BONUS: For $10 off your order from Mint Julep Boutique..Text the word MINT to 90243)

4. Blue and Black 

If January gives you the blues, just wear a bright blue color to lift your spirits! I totally love the bright royal blue. I feel it flatters every skin tone. In the summer, I like to pair it with white, but I thought it would be fun to pair it with black in the winter. I’ve seen lots of black and blue outfits and I love them. I also love adding a little leopard.

BUY Sweater HERE // Hat HERE // 
Boots HERE // Jeans HERE

More Inspo

5. Misc. Fun
POSTS OF THE WEEK QUEST BARS

Monday ~ Gatlinburg Getaway

Wednesday ~ Yumi Kim for the Win

QUEST BARS 
So, I am not a big bar girl. I feel like they are loaded with junk and empty calories even though they are supposed to be healthy. However, there are a few out there that I like when I need a protein pick me up And I don’t want to feel too guilty for indulging. My niece and I got to talking about protein bars and she recommended this chocolate sprinkle doughnut one. She said to heat it up in the microwave a tiny bit and it will be like dessert. It was super yummy, and I will be stocking up on these. I also tried a Pure Protein Chocolate Salted Caramel that Lisa recommended and think I may even like that one better.

BUY BARS HERE

TRADER JOE'S FIND'S

You may have seen on my Instagram stories, my latest trek up to Trader Joe’s. Here are six new to us items that I can say get the big thumbs up!

MAY Your weekend be full of yummy snacks and no blues unless it's a pretty piece of clothing, lol!

Linking up with  Friday Favorites  // High 5 For Friday

xoxo