It’s Margarita Monday, better yet it’s Cinco de Mayo! Let’s shake it up a little with a Skinny Pomegranate Margarita that is sure to make you do a little cha cha after your first sip! Hey, did I mention I LOVE margaritas? If you don’t know that already, it is my favorite adult beverage. I love that they are the perfect combos of salt and sweet, and I love them fresh….no sweet and sour mix for this girl.
Hello, friends! Nicole and I are so glad that you’ve stopped by our blog to check out our latest finds and favorite things! Thanks for being here!
So, before we move on to our lovelies… how was your week? I celebrated my 36th birthday {gulp!} this past Tuesday! {I’m honestly starting to lose track!} Nicole was so thoughtful in dedicating her delicious Tres Leche Cupcake post to me! {Thanks, my friend… that was super sweet!} My family and I spent the day at the beach {my favorite place}, soaking up the crazy warm weather we’ve been having in Southern California! It was a wonderful day! Good food, sandy toes, warm sunshine, lots of smiles, and playing in the ocean always makes for a fabulous day! I am so thankful for another year! [Read more…]
I can’t believe it’s already been a month since we left for our getaway to Maui, Hawaii! We had about three months leading up to the trip to prepare and anticipate all the fun we would have. Of course, five nights away flew by so quickly! Now it seems as if it were only a mere dream! I’ve had so much fun looking through our photos and thought that I’d share some favorites with you, but first…
This was a trip for just the two of us! That’s right! {My saint of a mom willingly volunteered to watch our four little ones for the time we were gone! She didn’t just meet their everyday needs, you guys… she continued to homeschool them! We are so blessed by her! Thanks, Mom! You’re seriously –THE BEST!}
So, back to this “Vacation Husby” of mine… he was completely carefree and present! You see, he didn’t have to wake up at 4 a.m. to go to work, make his two-hour commute, run to Trader Joe’s for me on his way home after a 72-hr. shift, fold laundry, cook dinner, or help with the bedtime routine! This guy was STRESS-FREE… and was clearly loving it! It was ah-mazing, if I do say so myself!
In all honesty, it really was a break that we both needed! Since our move last July to the mountains, and the start of our homeschooling journey this school year, I hadn’t been away from the kids {not even for a yoga class}. As much as I love and adore them… I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with life and the day-to-day routine. {I’m sure many of you can relate!} [Read more…]
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Sara, happy birthday to you!!! Oh my friends, you don’t know how much I appreciate my co-author and dear friend Sara! Today is her birthday, and we are going to celebrate with one of her favorite recipes, Tres Leches Cupcakes. Honestly, I don’t know what I would do without my partner in crime. She balances our Simply Happenstance in ways you don’t see. We created Simply as a place to share our favorite things {food+family+lovelies}. It has grown because of our lovely readers and it keeps chugging away because of our partnership. I am so very grateful for Sara. I hope today turns out to be a relaxing and special with family. Soon Sara, we will have some Tres Leches together, maybe at Cafe Rio {wink}. Happy birthday my friend!!! [Read more…]
Summer is coming and our lucky winner will be able to enjoy her $100.00 towards Eden Pier. We are excited to announce the winner of our Eden Pier Giveaway is……Dana!!! Congratulations Dana you are one lucky gal! It’s the perfect start to the week. We hope you enjoy your giveaway win and let us know if you decide to go with the Indigo Convertible Tankini or if you choose another one of Eden Pier’s fab suits. Congratulations!!!
Oh weekend how we have missed you! Raise your hand if you thought this last week was busy? I don’t know about you, but between the daily run around along with Teacher Appreciation, I felt a little unorganized. This edition of Weekend Lovelies has us wishing it was spring break again, oh wait, we are now closer to summer break! Speaking of summer break, have you had a chance to enter our lovely giveaway from Eden Pier? There is still time to enter! We will be picking a winner on Monday! It’s the perfect way to get ready for summer with a cute retro suit. So grab yourself a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy a few lovelies on your Saturday morning! [Read more…]
