H A P P Y E A S T E R!
Wishing you & your loved ones a joyous holiday!
We hope that you have a wonderful day celebrating
& reflecting on His magnificent LOVE! {xo}
{Printable Image Via: AKA DESIGN}
{weekend} lovelies
I can honestly say that I’m in LOVE with all things posted in this edition of {weekend} lovelies!
I do always LOVE what we find & post… but this week it’s LOVE multiplied!
The video is short… & will leave you feeling revitalized!
The Scandinavian home design is minimalistic & fresh!
There are also tips for cleaning your closet & editing your wardrobe…
as well as, a healthy recipe for a Kale Market Salad!
We leave you with exciting news of our first online Trunk Show with Stella & Dot!
For those of you, like Nicole & I, that celebrate Easter….
we hope you have a blessed holiday with your cherished family & friends!
xo
{Did You Take a Breath Today // Yoga Smoga}
This is the most lively dance of music & words that you’ve ever seen cross your screen!
Inspiring, refreshing, & a good reminder to just… breathe!
Yoga Smoga is a recently launched company selling yoga, running & spin clothes!
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Turkey Meatball Recipe
{Turkey Meatball Recipe}
This turkey meatball recipe is a great combination of sweet and savory.
It is a light recipe adapted from a Cooking Light Recipe that
I found years ago, but have yet to find the original online.
I use turkey meat but you can also make these with
extra lean ground beef, depending on what your family prefers.
With the sauce, I find that you can make these meatballs
lighter with the ground turkey meat and not miss
on taste.
What Ails Me… Migraines
A couple of months ago, I hit a new low
{which is one of the reasons I finally headed back to the doctor after years of not going}.
Husby was at work for a 48-hr shift and I was home with my four little ones.
I had a migraine that was so bad…
that my oldest son {age 8} had to make ego waffles for his siblings for dinner
{so embarrassing to admit}….
I found myself running to the toilet to vomit…
I was sure that this was going to be it…
the time that my brain would finally cease and I would die of a brain aneurism or something
{however unrealistic that actually may be}.
My 6 year old, plagued with a look of helplessness and fear, came running…
asking if I was ok.
He took it upon himself to get me a hair tie.
Later that night, after the pain lessened to a point I could tolerate…
my oldest son took me to the prayer box in my bedroom…
with tears in his eyes, he showed me a handwritten letter on a small piece of paper….
a prayer to God,
asking Him to make his mommy feel better.
I was completely overwhelmed and brought to tears with the sheer sweetness of his heart….
that his initial instinct was to pray.
I was crushed,
at the same time…
thinking about the affects this would have on my children….
seeing their mommy so frequently sick with migraines.
{Date Night Ideas}
Date night ideas are a must for any couple.
One of our favorite “date night in” ideas is
having some of our favorite wine paired with cheese,
combined with a savory pasta dish,
or a simple cheese board sampling
when the kids go to bed.
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Peanut Butter & Oreo Ice Cream Cake
>>> Peanut Butter & Oreo Ice Cream Cake <<<
What do you get when you combine smooth, chocolatey ice cream with
creamy peanut butter, crunchy Oreos & a drizzle of caramel?
One over-the-top, intoxicatingly delicious… ICE CREAM CAKE!
{weekend} lovelies
Spring has sprung and it’s time once again for Weekend Lovelies.
Like most weeks, this one seemed awfully fast.
I was up with a coughing Madeline late one night.
After getting up with her, I could not go back to sleep right away.
Luckily for me it was meant to be, as Jimmy Fallon had Justin Timberlake
on his late night show.
They decided to perform a new rendition of their “History of Rap”
I loved this one, as it truly brought me back in time.
This summer I have an impeding get together with some high school friends.
In the spirit of this video, I thought I would take a little walk down memory lane.
Most of you reader’s know me as a mom, but before it all………
these favorites shaped me into the person I am today.
Maybe you might remember a few, I hope I am not dating myself……….
>>>History of Rap 4 // Jimmy Fallon<<<
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Spring Neutrals
We {love} the Spring neutrals
that are listed on this pretty Polyvore creation below.
If you haven’t checked out Polyvore lately,
it is a great site to find out what is hot now in
Fashion & Decor.
You can create your dream closet with the
various vendors on site without having to
spend a dime!
Or… you can even make purchases from the site, as well.
Oh, so dangerous… but FUN!!!
{Spring Neutrals by simplyhappenstance featuring leather tops}
Click on the image above to view this,
… & …
other {simply} creations on Polyvore!
xo
Mr. Amazing Turns Two!
This is an emotional month for me…
the month of March.
Sure a time of great celebration with my youngest two having birthdays
within two weeks of each other….
but also so hard emotionally.
For some reason, I have a difficult time with this whole…
getting older thing.
I just wish I could keep them little longer…
maybe even forever.
Close friends of mine would probably tell you that I’m addicted to having babies.
That’s a fact.
I love the whole process….
from preparing my body for pregnancy,
getting that first positive result,
carrying that precious bundle for nine months,
the birthing process,
and meeting my baby for the first time.
I love nursing
{yes… I’m one of those moms!},
I love the tender bonding moments in the middle of the night
when the house is quiet and everyone else is asleep,
I love carrying a baby on my hip,
and the sweet moments when you look in their eyes
and they instantly smile because all they wanted was a second of your attention.
I l o v e i t a l l ….
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Well this baby stage is
{unfortunately}
coming to an end for me.
I told Husby that he better get snipped because I knew I’d want baby #5 someday.
He decided to go through with the procedure when Mr. Finn was four months old.
I have regretted it ever since.
Perhaps not the route we should have taken…
but I wonder…
would I have ever felt done?
I don’t think so…
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So, here we are.
Today…
March 20th, 2013…
our littlest man’s 2nd birthday.
A day of celebration for his sweet life,
all the love he gives,
and all the joy he adds to everyone he meets….
but also a day to look back and remember…
with incredible warmth,
the memories created over the past two years.
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Born on a stormy evening on the first day of Spring…
this little man graced us with his presence
and we instantly fell deeply in love.
We haven’t experienced jealousy issues with the kids.
Although emotionally prepared to handle such issues should they arise…
they never did.
Our older three are just as enamored with him, as Husby and I are.
He is the most adorable little addition
with his dreamy brown eyes,
dimples and curls!
He is already a little clown around here…
striving to make everyone laugh by the things he does.
He is full of energy,
incredibly affectionate,
a little charmer to all he meets,
and a lover of all things big that move — trucks, tractors, trains and trash trucks!
Finner loves to throw absolutely everything
{Husby is hoping he will one day be a NY Yankee!},
loves to draw
{especially on himself and walls},
and play dress-up with his adoring sister…
wearing heels, a handbag and pink sparkly sunglasses!
He lights up with the mere mention of one of his siblings.
We feel so blessed that God entrusted us to love, nurture, and guide this little boy….
our “Mr. Amazing!”
There are no words to describe the immense love we all feel…
so instead,
some photos of the past two years…
First two days of his sweet little life… Ry, Seth & Soph couldn’t stop touching him! I was one tuckered out mama! No drugs again… and a very hard delivery {I’ll spare you the details}!
Strawberry, Kale & Tortellini Salad
<<< Strawberry, Kale & Tortellini Salad >>>
Nicole & I recently asked our {simply} facebook fans
what kinds of recipes they are currently looking for.
The general consensus was healthy & quick meals.
This salad is exactly that!
I almost hate to call it a salad…
because it is so much more with the added heartiness of cheese tortellini thrown in the mix.
It’s fresh, filling, and nutty with a hint of sweetness!
You have some options here, depending on your personal taste preferences:
… Kale or Spinach …
… Fresh Strawberries or Apples Slices …
… White or Whole Wheat Tortellini …
… Feta, Bleu, or Gorgonzola Cheese …
… Walnuts or Pecans …
… Balsamic Vinaigrette or Poppyseed Dressing …
Whichever ingredients you choose…
I promise you won’t be disappointed!
This meal is easy to prepare, ready in minutes & tastes incredibly delicious!
The perfect Spring or Summer dinner dish served with a side of
crusty whole wheat bread & a glass of your favorite wine!
