Wednesday, June 5, 2013

BLT Dip


Get ready for the best appetizer ever.  We made this over the weekend and demolished the whole thing.  I found this recipe in a church cookbook my Mother-in-law gave me.  Aren't church cookbooks the best?  I swear they have the best recipes.  This recipe is super easy.  A few tips if you can use fresh farmers market tomatoes- they make it taste so much better.  I used a mandolin to slice the iceberg lettuce super thin but you could also just buy the pre-shredded kind. The recipe didn't call for it but I added chopped green onions to the top and I think they really added to it.  I will always add them when I make this recipe.  We served ours with Fritos and I thought it was the perfect combo but you could serve with any chip you like!
 Enjoy!

:: B L T  D I P ::
- 1.5 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce finely shredded
- 2-3 tomatoes diced
- 2 green onions sliced
- Fritos or Corn Chips

Combine sour cream and mayo, put in bottom of dish.   Put bacon, lettuce, tomatoes (season this layer with salt and pepper), and green onions on top.  Cover and chill.

*If you make ahead I would recommend leaving the tomatoes off til right before serving because they will make the dip watery.  I mixed up the mayo, sour cream and layered with bacon and lettuce and let sit in fridge 1-2 hours then added tomatoes and green onions before serving. *

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Citrus Lane, Best Idea Ever for Kids

Have you Moms heard about Citrus Lane? About a year ago my friend Katie got a box from here and showed to me and I thought wow that is so cool.  Her son is Sterling's age and Sterling was enamoured with everything in the box.  Then I promptly forgot about it til I saw an ad on FB recently.   
 What Citrus Lane does is send you a box each month with toys and items designated for your child's age.   Sterling absolutely loves helping me get the mail and whenever a package comes he always asks is this for me?? I think he is going to be so excited about getting these packages every month.  You can sign up for one month or up to 6 months.  We get our first box in July and I will report back then with what is in it and if we love it, but for now you should try it out and take advantage of the promo.  If you click HERE you can get $10 off your first order!  That brings your cost to $15, such a steal!

Here are a few samples of monthly boxes for different ages.  You enter your child's age and sex and then they design the box based on that.  Such a cool and fun concept!  I also think this would make an incredible shower gift- the gift that keeps on giving!  
Get your box HERE!

** I am not being paid for this post I just think it is a really fabulous idea!**




Obsessions

This is such a gorgeous one piece. Since hitting up the pool last weekend I have decided I am one piece kind of woman for the most part so I want to invest in a few nice ones that I feel good in and that don't look like "Mom suits".  This fits the bill with flying colors.


When I first saw these sandals I could not believe they were less than $100.  They looked so expensive to me.  I have been on the hunt for a great pair of black flats and I think these are just what I am looking for!


I am beyond obsessed with all things Rag and Bone right now.  They are quite possibly the perfect brand.  Sadly I probably can't fit in these right now but I need them for next Summer.  The perfect jean short.


You are not going to believe me when I tell you this  nude print is only $28!! Amazing steal, right??  After I saw Melanie post hers on instagram I knew I needed one.  Thinking I am going to hang it in our bathroom.
This dress is made out of super soft jersey.  I love how it flows.  I think it would be great worn pregnant because of the loose fit.  Such a great versatile dress.  It also comes in an equally fabulous eggplant color.

I go out of town frequently mostly to Charlotte.  I usually just go for a few days and I have been on the hunt for a cute weekender bag.  Right now I use a duffel bag that I have had since college- it is time to upgrade.  I am officially obsessed with this adorable weekender.  It looks so chic.
I love the simplicity of this bangle, I think you could wear it daily.  Either alone or layered on with other bracelets.  You could do your own name but I would probably do it with Sterling's name.


Monday, June 3, 2013

Scenes From Our Weekend

It has been awhile since I did a scenes from our weekend post because in all honesty our weekends have been kind of boring lately.  Lets be real, I am so tired most of the time and I can't drink so I am not the funnest person to be around.  Most weekend nights we are in bed by 9 reading- so lame I know!  We finally made some plans this weekend and had friends over for dinner.  Here are a few snapshots from our weekend.

My weekend started off right when my Rag and Bone booties arrived.  Ladies, these are even better in person.  I am now convinced I need a black pair too.  Get em while they are still on sale.  My mom got a pair too and loves them- great for all ages:)


 Friday night we hit up the Yacht Club to let our wild man run around.  

Saturday morning, Sterling and I did our favorite activity and hit up the Farmers Market.  He played on the jump castles for like an hour.  I was slowly dying in the heat.  This is his tough face.


I did manage to snag these gorgeous flowers.   I have been trying not to buy fresh flowers lately to cut costs but these were too good of a deal and too pretty to pass up.


That night we had our friends over for dinner.  Here is what I wore.


We cooked up some amazing food.  We did our Kabobs with Hash Brown Casserole and then I tried out two new recipes- which one do ya'll want for Recipe Wednesday??
Caprese Salad or BLT Dip.  Both were amazing.



We finally joined our neighborhood pool this year (thank you Mom and Dad) and hit it up for the first time this weekend.  The pool is nothing fancy no concession stand- but you can BYOB and it has some of the best views in town.  I think Sterling and I will be spending alot of time here this summer.


We spent alot of time walking around the block on Sterling's scooter.  This thing was the best investment ever, Sterling loves it and I like to think it counts as physical activity for him.  For all you locals I got it at Wonder Works- it comes in pink too.  Sometimes he gets lazy and makes me pull him as seen in the pic below.


Lastly I spent alot of time in this Vince Dress.   It is the perfect dress to throw on for errands.  I am starting to become obsessed with the Vince brand.  They are such nice pieces that fit really well. They are great pregnant or not.
This particular pattern is sold out but the same style dress is available HERE and HERE.


Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend, now it is back to the grind.



Friday, May 31, 2013

Things I Want to Eat aka Food Porn

For a long time I have not had my same lust for food.  I was so nauseous in the beginning of my pregnancy that I wanted to eat nothing and on top of that too tired too cook. We have eaten alot of cereal and frozen food (think bad frozen food like bagel bites and pigs in a blanket)  around here lately.  I finally feel like I am slowly starting to feel like myself again (thank you second trimester) and I want to get back in my cooking routine.  Cooking and food make me happy, its as simple as that.  Here are a few things I have had my eye on lately that need to be cooked asap in the Mason House.



















 
 
What have you been cooking lately?  What should I add to my must cook list??


** all images and recipes from my pinterest page **
 



Thursday, May 30, 2013

Blog Sale!!!

Ok ladies, now that I am pregnant we are really trying to pay off some debt and save some money to buy a few new things for the baby so I am cleaning out my closet again.  I may add more items but for now here is what I am selling.  Email me at nataliemason24@yahoo.com with questions.  Shipping is $5 except for the shoes and make-up case it is $7.00

TIBI DRESS
SIZE 4
WORN ONCE, MINT CONDITION
RETAILED FOR $325
$100

DIANE VON FURSTENBURG BLOUSE
SIZE= 4
WORN ONCE, MINT CONDITION
RETAILED FOR $265
$85


JOIE LEOPARD COTTON TANK
SIZE= SMALL
RETAILED FOR $190
$60


 NANETTE LEPORE STRIPPED BLOUSE
(SORRY IT IS SO WRINKLED JUST NEEDS TO BE IRONED BEEN HANGING IN MY CLOSET UNWORN FOR TOO LONG)
SIZE= 4
RETAILED FOR $275
$65
SOLD

MAX STUDIO COTTON MAXI DRESS
SIZE= SMALL
$35
SOLD

FOREVER 21 BRAIDED STRAP MAXI DRESS
SIZE= SMALL
$20
SOLD



JOIE SILK TANK
SIZE= EXTRA SMALL (LOOSE FIT COULD FIT A SMALL)
RETAILED FOR $190
$60



TIBI FEATHER DRESS
SIZE= 4
RETAILED FOR $350
$100
SOLD

TIBI GARDEN DRESS
SIZE= 4
RETAILED FOR $350
$100


FOREVER 21 TRIBAL MAXI DRESS
NEW WITH TAGS, RETAILED FOR $29.95
$25


JOY JOY STRAPLESS DRESS
SIZE= SMALL
RETAILED FOR $200, PURCHASED AT LUNA
$45


JCREW BLACK COTTON MAXI DRESS
SIZE= SMALL
RETAILED FOR $125
$60



MISSONI FOR TARGET BALLET FLATS
SIZE= 8
NEW WITH TAGS, RETAILED FOR $29.95
$25
SOLD


MISSONI FOR TARGET MAKE-UP TRAVEL CASE
NEW WITH TAGS, RETAILED FOR $24.95
$20