Five on Friday

Well, it's the end of the week and I feel like I have so much to say today. I've been working on this stupid 16 page final paper for a class all week and it feels nice to write about something other than child development. Here are some things going on. 

1| Pinterest wins - I made two recipes and both were very successful. I made this oven baked fried chicken, and it was so successful and delicious. Then I just went ahead and dug deep into my housewife abilities and made what Pinterest calls the best chocolate chip cookies and boy were they right. I plan on making these way too many times. P.S - make sure to chill the dough.

2| Today marks the last day of classes for the semester, which means I get a whole month off from anything school related. This makes me so happy. I worked and had school all throughout the wedding planning process and the wedding itself, so this is a much needed break. Plus it means I can focus on this little blog.  

3| I still haven't started Christmas shopping, and we are officially less than two weeks away. Joe cannot think of anything that he wants this year, and I am usually a great gift giver but this year I am drawing blanks. Someone give me good ideas, I need them.

4| Next Friday is Joe's company Christmas party, and I am once again not prepared at all. Today is going to be spent attempting to find an outfit. Joe gets to wear a tux provided by the company, so he just lucks out in the outfit department. A haircut, a shave, and he's good to go. So lucky.

5| I made an appointment to cut off some of this hair next week. I always chop a lot of my hair off at least once a year and I had to wait extra long this year because I wanted to grow it out for the wedding. Now that it's over, I am so ready. 

Have a blast this weekend for me guys, I'll be at work all weekend. Blah. 

Wedding Wednesday | Pinspiration

Hi Everyone!

Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today I wanted to share some of my pinterest inspiration or "pinspiration" for our wedding! Pinterest is a life saver when it comes to planning anything really. These are some of the ideas we are going with for our wedding!

                                        (Source)
Dress Colors and basic fit of my own wedding dress (Above)

                                  Flowers (Source)

Peonies are my most favorite flower and are a must for our wedding!

                                       Cake (Source)

                                       Sign (Source)

I definitely want to make one of these signs for our entrance to the reception so I can see all of the pictures everyone takes.

Ceremony exit idea

                                    (Source)

Candy bar at the reception.

                                                  (Source) 

                                                         Bridal Shower (Source)

                                                                   (Source)

Anyone that knows me knows that burlap and mason jars are going to be incorporated somehow into the decor!

This is the basic "theme" or idea we have for our wedding! Follow me on pinterest to see more ideas!

           

Valentines Day

Valentines day is almost here, which also means my birthday is too! February is by far my most favorite month ever. I know that a lot of people look at Valentines day as a superficial holiday, where you're expected to buy the one you love flowers, chocolate, a date night, a heart felt card; the list could go on and on. I just cant deny a day dedicated to love and pink. I show Joe every day that I love him and same goes for me, but its so nice to go out on a date and get gifts, just because someone loves you.

I was actually brought home from the hospital two days after I was born on Valentines day, and my mom says I was her Valentine. You don't have to be in a relationship to have a Valentine, take out or treat your brother, sister, other single friend, or parents and just share the love. Share the love with your dog, I'm sure they could use another treat, or bone; and hey, they love you unconditionally every day of the year.

I love baking, it's like grandma status on my nights off. I love to bake, watch Netflix, and be in bed before 10PM. Making food or baked goods for someone is the best way (in my book) to show them some love. You are actually taking the time out to make them something delicious and not eat it yourself. Pinterest is full of easy, cheap, and fun things to do for someone you love!

The point is, just show someone you love them this Valentines day. Make it a point to uplift someone who may down and just love them.


Here are some ideas for Valentines day stolen from pinterest of course: