Monday, January 16, 2017

Scenes From Our Weekend + Marinated Cheese Recipe

The kids are out of school til Wednesday so we are still enjoying a long weekend.  

Friday night we had happy hour with our neighbors before we left town.

I made this marinated cheese for the appetizer.  It is super easy and always a hit.  Several of you asked for the recipe so see below!
The recipe was passed along from my mom's good friend Jane.  I like to serve this with triscuits to soak up the marinade. I mix the Cracker Barrel white and orange sharp cheddar.  

New smoothie I am loving:
Coconut water, strawberries, frozen banana, frozen mangos, frozen pineapple, and greek yogurt.  The kids of course loved this one. and I finally ordered my Vitamix!  It should arrive this week,  I am so excited!

I am newly addicted to Parenthood.  I plowed through the first season this week.  I spent Saturday night in pjs watching more episodes:)  I can't believe I didn't watch this when it originally aired, it is so good!

My mom introduced me to these Bedhead PJ's and I am really liking them.  They come in such cute patterns and are so comfy!!
Scroll through to see some other prints and many are on sale!





Favorite Bagel from Brueggers.
I do a sun-dried tomato bagel, with veggie cream and sun-dried spread.  Then load it up with all the veggies.

Sunday we went to church.

I always love with I can snuggle with my sweet nephew Rutledge.  
Blouse also Here
These two are addicted to listening to music and music videos on my IPad.   Then they preform dance parties for me afterwards:)

How gorgeous is this orchid??   

I am so excited because we just booked a girl's trip to St John next month.  We have been trying to plan a trip for the past year and now it is happening!  I would love any recs of what to do in St John especially restaurants and beach bars.

Happy MLK Day.






Thursday, January 12, 2017

Kid Stuff + Recent OOTD


After having such cold and rainy weather for the last week when it reached 70 yesterday the kid's and I were all about getting outside for some much needed sunshine and Vitamin D!  We headed to a nearby beach and the kids had a blast.  
PS why does Sterling look 12 in these pictures??  Slow down time!!

FRANCES MOON Outfit Details | Dress + Pumas
STERLING outfit Details | Stripe Tee (comes in 3 colors) + Nike Pants + Vans also in blue

As soon as I spied this dress, I knew Frances Moon needed it, I love this line because the dresses are a little longer meaning she can easily get 2-3 years of wear out of them.  The dress is fully lined as well.  She is wearing a 3T for those curious about sizing.  We have a 2t from this line that still fits her but I wanted this one to last awhile.  I am always stalking the new arrivals section of Nordstrom for clothes for the kids.  If only Charleston would get a store!! 
We are so lucky we live less than a mile from this beach. 
Sterling's pants are fleece lined and come in 4 color options, he loves his "comfy pants."  He actually refuses to wear anything but comfy pants, I gave up a long time ago trying to dress him- haha.  


Can we talk about their shoes?  When I saw Puma made a glitter version I was all over it.  They also come in a pink version but much to Frances Moon's dismay they were sold out of her size.  I personally like the gold version better. 
Sterling's tee comes in 3 different colors and is similar to the Mini Boden line but less expensive.



I count my blessings everyday for these 2.

FRANCES MOON Outfit Details | Dress + Pumas
STERLING outfit Details | Stripe Tee (comes in 3 colors) + Nike Pants + Vans also in blue




Scroll through to see some of my other favorite new arrivals for the kid's from Nordstrom.


I also wanted to share a recent outfit of mine this week.  I am a sucker for a white tee.  They are just so classic and never go out of style.  I especially loved the ruffle details on this one.  Sizing wise this runs on the large side with a loose boxy fit, I am wearing a size 1.  The booties are the ones I mentioned on my Favorite Buys of 2016 post.  They are so comfortable and go with everything! 


Thanks to Nordstrom for partnering on this post.