Spring Peek

Well what is better after a "snow" day than spring fashion?

Let's just have a quick look at some fun things we might could use for spring

Kendra Scott Dax Drop Earring

These are under $50 and there are four color options.

This lace J.Crew top is marked down 50%

Lace Top

And check out this light pink sandal

ONO Platform Wedge

It also comes in black.

If you need a good metallic shoe, try this one

Yora Wedge

I have this shoe in a couple of colors and it is super comfy.

Lastly this little dress just became available yesterday

Gibson Naples Dress

There are five color/pattern options and a whole range of sizes.

Ok, just a little something to start thinking about and dreaming of......it will be here before you know it.

See you back here on Friday.

Snow day????

I don't want to jinx anything but they are talking pretty confidently about a little snow on Tuesday.  So I thought today we should just fantasize about what we might do.....just in case.....we should be mentally prepared......and snack prepared!


One of my favorite things to do on an unexpected day home is organize a closet, a cupboard, a pantry or something of the sorts.....well due to other circumstances, we are at this present moment fairly organized and clutter free.....so what else to do.....well

I have a hand knitting project and a chalk paint project waiting in the wings.....so there's a possibility.  But for sure I may spend some quality time with Netflix.

Have you guys watched Tidying up with Marie Kondo?


Click here for the Netflix trailer.  I am loving this show.  It is not hoarders.....thankfully.  But it is just your basic people, holding on to too much, not being sure of how to best manage it and just run of the mill chaos.  I find it quite interesting and entertaining.

I've also been watching


Essentially three designers are given a room to decorate.  The designer with the best design each episode moves on in the competition.  It reminds me a lot of a show that would have been on HGTV back in the good old days......Hello, HGTV, we would love some real design shows back on the network.  I am sure they read this blog.  But until they respond enjoy this show on Netflix.

And I have been watching


Click here for the trailer.  This is a reality show set in Australia.  Teams compete to see who has the best instant hotel by visiting and staying in each other's establishments.  It has a little "Four Weddings" flair in that each ranks the hotels of their competitors after they stay there.  They are quite a cast of characters.  All are very different and definitely have a different sense of taste and style.  I also find this one really entertaining.

My go to snacks for snowy days are chips and dip, popcorn and something super fun like  or ....but  I am trying to snack a little healthier so I've made a little fruit salad with chopped mango, kiwi, pineapple and blueberries.....all drizzled with a little honey.

Trisha Yearwood made this dessert on Saturday morning


The complete recipe can be found by clicking here.  I was inspired by the fruit combination and only made that part for us to snack on.

If you indeed get snow.....enjoy the day.  If you don't get snow, enjoy the day anyway.

Remember this is our last week of January.  Please remember to finish the month strong with our prayer focus.

If you need to be reminded, see the original post by clicking here,

Have a wonderful week!

Can a Stick Vac change your life......

I have read about this little stick vac for a long time.  I have considered buying one but never did.  So this Christmas I received one as a gift.......has it changed my life? I gotta tell you.....it just may have.

I enjoy a lot of household chores.  I LOVE laundry!  I LOVE cooking! I totally enjoy bleaching some surfaces and sanitizing things. Vacuuming.....ummmm.....not so much.  I've had an Oreck upright for years.  It is not heavy, has been very reliable and does both my hard woods and rugs.  I'll grab it out and go to town just moving the plug and getting all the floors.  I never look forward to it.  In fact, if there is an idle child or husband in earshot, I will always ask them to run the vacuum.  But now This little stick vac

has me vacuuming myself and not even dreading it.  Here's what I love about it

1) it is super light weight

2) it charges when not in use and I can grab it and go with no cord

3) it is super easy to empty and no bags

4) it has a super low profile so I can reach everything

5) it does my hardwoods and rugs with no problem

6) it is great for stairs

Hmmmm, now that I think of it maybe it has made the bigger change for my family because now I am just grabbing and vacuuming on my own.

It is the little things, right? Small things that just make you smile or enjoy......or not dread doing something.  Maybe you could use a little Dyson Rechargeable Vac in your life.

By the way, this is not a sponsored post......I just want to share something I am loving because I think you might too.

Gotta go, I just spotted a piece of lint that I simply must vacuum up.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Freezer is full........

Remember me showing you these books that I got for Christmas

Well I have been working through the Church Supper Cookbook.......

I've made the Creamy Beef Enchiladas

I fortunately had about two tablespoons of the filling left after I filled these two dishes and got a chance to taste.  I cannot wait to pull this out of the freezer to enjoy.  It was delicious.

The Chicken Chili

I do love chili of any kind.  This recipe had a special seasoning mix that you mixed into the beans but also coated the chicken with it......and then baked the chicken.  This was a different twist on how I normally make it, but I followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out great.  It has green chiles, oregano, cumin and lots of tasty goodness.

The Navy Bean and Ham Soup

I always enjoy cooking with dry beans but I gotta tell you, I just laugh every time I read the bag and it says carefully sort the beans.....My daughter was cooking with me and I had to explain to her we had to check for stones and foreign debris.  I must say it is 2019 and I kind of feel like the bean people should have figured this out by now too.  Anyway, the soup has navy beans, ham, carrots and potatoes.  I filled up my containers and had about 1/4 cup left which I had for a little snack.  So very good.  Also excited this is in the freezer.

The Country Winter Soup

This one has smoked sausage, whole kernel corn and kale.  Oh my.... so very good.  I used a smoked turkey sausage to keep it slightly more healthful......Snow me in.......I have soups to eat!

The Jambalaya

This one used boneless, skinless chicken thighs, smoked sausage, tomatoes, celery, green pepper and lots of yummy seasonings.  And bonus.....this one cooked in the slow cooker.  It called for shrimp but I have some folks in the house who don't love shrimp.  When I pull this one from the freezer I may add a little shrimp for those who want it.  

You may have noticed I did one small container along with some larger containers for each batch.  The larger containers will stay here for us to enjoy and the smaller containers are headed to college so a little girl can have some home cooking.

I passed by my freezer and I am pretty sure it was smiling.  

I have like six more recipes already flagged to try.  I am excited that every recipe so far has turned out fantabulous.  

I love a good cookbook.  I read them just like I read any other book.  This one has a fun little blurb with each recipe which made it extra fun.  Fill up your freezer and enjoy a night of defrosting and sitting on the couch under a throw.......living our best lives.....yes ma'am.

See you Friday!