leopard print shoes

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The weekends always fly by way too fast. But it's okay because I got to have my hubby with me all weekend again :)

Ever since I started my closet remodel I have been trying to make sure I remix more items into my daily wear. Don't worry guys, I haven't given up on my closet project. It is actually coming along quite nicely. Since we are now working with a stricter budget, I had to do some deal searching before I purchased some key organizational pieces. I will be revealing the project later this week, so stay tuned!

Running Update:

This week was not a good week for my training. Due to the weather, I was not able to get in my two short runs for the week. I was scheduled to do an 11 mile run today. My aunt was going to be out of town, so Jason said he would join me. Well, let's just say the run didn't go very well. Jason was having really bad pains in his left leg (probably soreness from his intense workout this past week). And I, well I just did not have the motivation to do it and I only completed 5 miles. I failed this week. But I can't let it get me down. This week is a new week and I will do better.

a recipe for the weekend

Yes!!! It's the weekend and I am soooo happy :)

I have been thinking for a while now about starting to do recipe posts on here. I love cooking and trying new meals. It would only make sense to share the good ones with you guys. What do you think? Would you like to see a recipe label on the blog?

Today I tried a new Beef Stew recipe in the crock pot and it turned out great (plus it was easy peasy). Hubby and I had a friend over for dinner to serve as our guinea pig. The verdict: success!

Most people like to trial recipes before serving it to guests. Me? I like to include my guests in my cooking ventures. ha!

Beef Stew - makes 6 servings

1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup baby carrots

2 cups sliced celery

1 pound red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks

2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice

3/4 cup water

1 can tomato paste

1. Place onion evenly over the bottom of the crock pot. Add the following ingredients in this order: carrots, celery, potatoes, and beef. Sprinkle thyme. Pour diced tomatoes and water over the top of the beef.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until meat is tender. Stir in tomato paste and re-cover.
3. Cook 10 minutes longer. Enjoy! (i usually serve with cornbread)

Happy Weekend my friends!!

date night deals

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This past weekend my hubby and I got dressed up and went out for a date night. We headed downtown and had drinks, dinner and dessert at the Public House. Everything was delicious! I ordered salmon (hands down the best i have ever had) and hubby ordered steak. For dessert we had chocolate chip banana pudding (my mouth is watering thinking about it!). We don't eat out at fancy places very often, so when we do - we always make sure to enjoy!

We used a coupon that I had gotten off of livingsocial - I payed $20 for a $40 gift card. Talk about a deal! If you don't already use livingsocial or Groupon, you need to sign up today!

What are some of your favorite date night ideas?? We are always looking for fun and unique things to do!

bread, milk and eggs - oh my!

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I had so much fun being "snowed in" with my hubby for two days. That made a total of four full days together without any work for either of us. holy moly. I can't remember when the last time was that we had that many days off in a row together. By the last day I was asking hubby Are you sick of me yet? His reply was Baby, I could be snowed in with you everyday and never get sick of you! Aww. What a sweetheart :)

We did venture out of the house once to go to the grocery store. I figured I better change out of my p.j.s for this occasion. And this is what I wore.

I had to laugh a little at the grocery store because they were almost all out of bread, eggs and milk. Anytime there is a "winter storm" here in the south, people go a little crazy. Luckily, none of those items were at the top of our list. However, frozen mixed veggies were on my list and those were all gone too. Weird.

happy birthday {little} brother 1/11/11

My not so little anymore, younger brother turned 15 today. Happy Birthday Ryan!!

I can't believe he is already in the middle of his teen years, time sure does fly.

We decided to celebrate his birthday this past weekend. We went to lunch and then went to the new bowling ally in town, Pin Strikes. It was such a fun day.

It has been a while since I have done 'real' bowling, not just the wii kind. I figured I would be pretty rusty, but you'll have to check out how I did below :)

{here is the birthday boy showing us how it's done}

{check out my turkey a.k.a. three strikes in a row! i am 'A'}