Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Amazing Beef Enchiladas


It has been awhile since I shared a Mexican recipe.  Mexican food is my happy place, absolutely love it.  These beef enchiladas are crazy good.   Easy to whip together and then just pop in the oven.  I served ours with slow cooked black beans and it was the perfect meal!  Cheesy beefy goodness for when you need that Mexican fix!
Enjoy!

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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces ground beef 
  • homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 (4.5-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
  • sliced green onions
  • 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Pour 1 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground beef, green chiles, salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.  I added a sprinkling of our homemade taco seasoning here for extra flavor.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, corn, beans, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
  • To assemble the enchiladas, lay tortilla on a flat surface and spoon 1/4 cup of the beef mixture in the center. Roll the tortilla and place seam side down onto prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and beef mixture. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheeses.
  • Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, avocado, and green onions if you like!








Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Obsessions


This is the cutest one piece ever.  I adore the bow detail!

My love affair with distressed denim continues.  I love my Rag and Bone jeans with the holes so of course I want the short version now:)  
But if you want a deal check out this version for only $68- such a steal for distressed shorts!

This looks like the perfect casual tank for Summer.  I want the black and white to go with everything!

I am smitten with this bracelet from Baublebar and the price tag even more so!  It is the perfect bangle for stacking!



Another kick ass dress from Clover Canyon.   I love  that is more causal for everyday wear.  Such great pastels for spring.

These sandals are a steal at $68.  Love the black and tan combo!!
They would go with everything.

I just ordered these for Sterling in the kelly green and they are so cute.  Great for little boys for Summer!  I might get the yellow pair too!

I also snagged this Gap romper for Frances which is equally as cute!

Piperlime is offering 25 % off its styles under $150 with code CHIC.  This dress is only $89 and then with 25% such a steal!!  This warm weather has me ready to rock some maxi dresses.  Love the boho print on this one.

 
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Lastly all Charleston friends, Caycee and I are hosting a La Senorita Jolie Trunk Show this Thursday morning.  Email me (nataliemason24@yahoo.com)  if you want to come and I will send you directions to my house!!  It is great time to see all the styles in person and try them on.  If you can't make it you can check out their website and use code LSJ-DBDD for free shipping on your whole order!




Monday, March 10, 2014

Scenes From Our Weekend

Can I just say it is amazing what a weekend with good sunny weather does for the soul.  All the rain and cold here was putting me in a serious funk.  I feel rejuvenated!  
We had such a great weekend.
My parents were down here for the food and wine festival so I got to spend some time with them which I always love.
Sterling loves his Big Poppie!


My mom brought a bottle of the most delish Chardonnay- I really recommend it!


Friday night we ordered pizza- we really do this every Friday.  This week we tried out a new pizza, The BLT Pizza.  It was sooo good!  Locals it was from Pasianos our favorite pizza place on James Island.


Frances and Sterling have been so sweet together lately.  Melts my heart.


Saturday the weather was so awesome I took the kids for a picnic at Normandy Farms.  Sterling is like,  really mom I am trying to eat put the camera down.


We got our new shipment of Honest Diapers and I m pretty sure these leopard ones are my favorite!


Saturday we had a couples dinner out to celebrate all the birthdays in March (including mine)!
I was pumped to fit back in my regular jeans!
My jeans are old but the current Rag and Bone version can be found HERE.
I have been obsessed with distressed denim lately!
Rag and Bone Skinny Jeans also here in lighter wash |Shirt is old Theory | Necklace Christina Jervey | Shoes
 

I also carried my favorite Gigi New York Clutch!
The Uber clutch is amazing, it is all I carry these days.  It is awesome because you can fit so much in it!
 

We had the best time with our friends.  A great way to celebrate my upcoming birthday!



Sunday I went on my first run in basically a year.  It is time to tighten this body up!  It was painful but also felt so good!


Then we went on a boat ride the weather was just amazing!  It was Frances Moons first boat ride and she loved and yes she has a life jacket we were docked this was right before we took off:)


It was a fantastic week!
xoxo




Saturday, March 8, 2014

Saturdays Steals and Splurges


Happy Saturday.  Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend.  Here are this weekends deals!

Serena and Lily is having 20% off everything thru the weekend.  Use code GET20.  You can even use it on sale stuff!!  A great time to snag these Coro Glasses, Napkinsawesome serving tray, 
and I love these heads for a nursery!
I am especially loving these hot pink rimmed baskets.  I would these for my kitchen to put fruit in one and lemons + limes in the other!

Loving this foldover Maxi skirt.  It looks so comfy.  I have been on the hunt for a plain one to wear with fitted tanks this summer- best part it is only $59!


Thru the end of today Neiman Marcus is having $50 off if you spend $200.  A great time to stock up on clothes for the kids this Summer.  Use code NMKIDS and shop Here.
Love these Burlap Toms for Sterling and this Busy Bees Dress for Frances


Shopbop just added a bunch of new stuff to their 70% off sale.  I am obsessed with this Lizzie Fortunado Clutch it is a steal at 70% off!!  Really love this necklace too!
http://rstyle.me/n/gdhwigf5


I am dying to try Tory Burch's new lipstick and it is finally online!  Such amazing colors plus I adore the packaging!

Gap is having 30% off if you spend $100.  Use code SAVE.
I love the baby organics line, I got Frances this star bubble and just adore it.  It is so soft.  Also love these star organic pjs for Sterling. 

and this is one of my favorite onesies Frances has, she wears it all the time.  A great time to buy all the organics line with the 30% off!  Can you tell I love stars?

and this weeks splurge- I am loving the new sandals Rag and Bone came out with this Summer!  Really want this tan pair they would go with everything!




Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!


Friday, March 7, 2014

Freshly Picked- The Cutest Moccasins + Giveaway

Happy Friday Friends.   Thank goodness for the weekend!!
I am so excited because I have an awesome giveaway for you today.  I am sure most of you have heard of Freshly Picked Moccasins (only the best moccasins around)- they were just featured on ABC's Shark Tank.  Well today I am teaming up with the Freshly Picked team and giving away one free pair of moccasins for your kid!


Sterling and Frances are huge fans.  I mean I can't get over how cute these little moccasins are.




I love this pic of Sterling helping Frances put her moccasins back on.


I have to admit I was first drawn to them for Frances- the blush ones melted my heart. 


But when I found out they came in bigger kids sizes I was equally as excited.  Sterling adores his.  He says they are so comfy and he always wants to wear them! Added bonus they have elastic on the sides so they are easy for your kids to get on and off themselves.


They are made of the softest most luscious leather and come in the cutest bags!  
If you decide to order a pair use their size chart on their webpage and measure your kids feet because the sizes differ from regular sizes- for those curious Frances is in a size one and Sterling in a size 8 and both have room to grow.


I had a seriously hard time deciding what color to choose for Sterling and Frances.  I love them all.  You can view and shop all the colors here.



If you want to win a pair of Freshly Picked Moccasins just follow the two steps below! I will annouce the winner Tuesday!
Good Luck!!