Friday Favorites Linkup: Fall Edition

September 11, 2015

Okay first off let me just say these past couple of weeks have been cray cray. I know I’m always saying that but darn it….life is CRAZY! Connor missed 4 days of school last week. He came home Monday from school with over 103 degree fever. Two Doctor visits later and we finally got a diagnosis after a blood test of pneumonia. Thankfully he’s back at school this week and things are somewhat normal.

Okay, so gals you know I love to share my favorites with you all. My lovely friend Kim and I are starting a link-up every Friday called “Friday Favorites”. You can share what you’ve been crushing on lately. I love to hear about what you are thinking too 🙂

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This week’s theme is FALL!!!

What are some of your fall favorites. Thank your LORD that tomorrow has a high of 83….please oh please let the weatherman be right for once.

Beanies. I love me some beanies in the fall….they are perfect for those days when you just don’t want to fix your hair and just throw it on and go. And you still look half way cute….right?

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Boo at the Zoo. Yes, it’s full of wild hoodlum children, but there is just something about getting out among the community and being a part of a fall event.
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The Goldbergs. My favorite TV show. I love Beverly and can’t wait for all my fall shows to come back on. I can’t wait to see what Beverly does to embarrass her kids and what she’s scheming this season 😉 1541

School supplies. I love everything related to back to school and I could spend hours looking at all the different pens, pencils, and notepads. I may have a slight stationary/pen addiction…. BBP_5771

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I have the need to washi everything. I love this pumpkin washi tape from Silent Poetry Arts. Also, love pumpkin spice lattes, but here in TX I’m still enjoying my iced esspresso. BBP_6940

My friend Ellen came to visit me and introduced me to Charlotte Tilbury makeup. Oh my gosh y’all I’m in LOVE with this gold cream eye shadow. It doesn’t feel like a cream, it isn’t sticky. It’s a great shadow and perfect for fall!
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Halloween costumes. Connor tried on this dinosaur at Pottery Barn Kids. Sooooo cute!
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Here are the up-coming topics for the Fridays to come. We would love for you to join us and feel free to leave your link below 🙂 Happy weekend friends!

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An InLinkz Link-up

School Lunch Made Easy: Pearls Olives To Go!

August 28, 2015

This review is sponsored by Pearls Olives to Go! All opinions are my own.

It’s FRIDAY! This has been the longest week…maybe it’s because it’s the first week of school and it’s been packed full of new things. Getting up earlier, making sure everyone is dressed, and packing school lunches.

I’m not the best cook and I’m not one of those Mom’s who makes cute little characters out of bread, or cuts shapes out of fruit and things like that. I took Connor shopping with me to help pick out foods for his lunch box. I was looking for things that were healthy, easy to pack, and on-the go type foods.

We found lots of stuff, but something new caught my eye 🙂

If you haven’t seen this product on the shelves at your local grocer you probably will soon! It’s called Pearls Olives to Go! Now you can have olives without the mess!

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Pearls Olives to Go!, brought to you by Musco Family Olive Co., the leading branded supplier of table olives in America, is now in grocery stores nationwide as well as Target and Walmart. These single-serving, liquid-free cups are filled with delicious California-grown large pitted black ripe olives.

Pearls Olives to Go! grew even more popular with three new varieties in 2014: Green Pimiento Stuffed, Kalamata and Sliced Black Olives.

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Each package contains four cups, which are very similar to fruit snack cups but without the liquid mess. These easy-to-open cups stay fresh and tightly sealed until you’re ready to use them – so that you can enjoy a snack.

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All Pearls Olives to Go! flavors are gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, cholesterol-free, trans-fatfree, GMO-free, vegan and Kosher. They are perfect for packing in lunch boxes, picnics, or camping trips.

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Head over to the Pearls Olives to Go! Facebook page to enter the sweepstakes to win daily prizes of $50 grocery store gift cards.

Kindergarten!

August 24, 2015

It seems like just yesterday we were bringing Connor home from the hospital. When people say time flies you don’t really realize it until it already has.

We dropped Connor off this morning and he did just fine! He was pretty much like “See ya later Mom & Dad I got this!”. When I picked him up today he said he wanted to go back tomorrow, so I guess it didn’t go too bad. Of course when I ask him what he did today he always replies “stuff” or “I don’t remember”.

ELABORATE. Ha ha!

Anyway…it was fun to see everyone’s posts on Facebook today too! Enjoying every day and each moment- xo Becky

We met up with Connor’s Pre-K class yesterday at a trampoline place. We sure are going to miss those kiddos!

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Back to School in Style #backtobgosh #bgoshjeaniu

August 21, 2015

I participated in a Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for OshKosh B’Gosh. I received an OshKosh B’Gosh gift card to facilitate my post and a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”

We had meet the teacher last night for Connor’s Kindergarten class. My Mama heart is swelling…

I can’t believe he’s so big and independent now. I know he’ll have a wonderful year and make so many friends. Of course I want this kiddo to go back to school in style. Growing up one of my favorite things was when my Mom took my sister and I back to school shopping.

This year we headed to OshKosh B’Gosh & got the coolest clothes for Connor. I guess I can’t say cute anymore because that’s not “cool”. Ha ha! I know when I had a new outfit on and I felt I looked good I had a great day at school. OshKosh B’Gosh has great quality clothing that will last and last. I remember when I got my first pair of OshKosh B’Gosh overalls as a kid (I think they were green stripes and Cabbage Patch themed). That was one of my favorite outfits, and ever since then I’ve loved OshKosh B’Gosh!

Here are a few of the outfits we picked out for Connor:

He’s ready to go in this button down and khakis. He also picked out a fun new backpack.

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He also picked out this shirt with a “C” on it for Connor of course 😉

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I am finding my days of picking out clothing are just about over because he is very much opinionated about what he wears now. Thankfully OshKosh B’Gosh had tons to choose from and we found lots of fun things as well as basics like socks and underwear. These kids grow up way too darn fast.

He loooooves this hoodie! Perfect for those fall football games.

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The jeans are great quality and wash well. We’ve already worn them several times and they come it a few different washes and styles.

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OshKosh B’gosh wants all kids to have what they need for school, from blue jeans to books! That’s the inspiration behind the nation launch of the “B’gosh Jeanius Campign”.

OshKosh B’gosh, in partnership with K.I.D.S./ Fashion Delivers, Inc., and DonorsChoose.org will give customers the opportunity to donate a new pair of jeans or make a cash donation to a students in need this school year. All denim donated from July 28 through September 16, 2015, will be delivered to local children in need through K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, while cash donations will be dispersed to local DonorsChoose.org. The Carters Charitable foundation will match all cash donations up to $50,000 and all denim donations with a new item of clothing.

Give kids a leg up! Donate a new pair of blue jeans or make a cash donation at the register. For more information visit HERE.

Find your nearest OshKosh B’Gosh store HERE.

Here are some of the items we bought:

USE THIS COUPON WHILE SHOPPING!!!

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Here is a fun printable I made for teachers or Moms as a get to know you/questionnaire for your child. Some of the answers I’m sure will make you laugh 🙂

We Be Trippin

August 11, 2015

Last weekend Connor and I decided to make one last trip to Arkansas before school starts. I’m glad I got the chance to spend some time with family and friends. So, we road tripped it to AR in the 100-billion degree heat. Many trips to Starbucks later we made it to my sister’s house.

I got to see Bonnie & Vinny’s new home they are building and help pick out light fixtures. We ate a bunch of good food. Spent some relaxing time at the farm with Nannie. Got some hugs from my Mommy & Daddy. I even got to visit with some of my best friends from New Jersey who happened to be in town! It all worked out great and now we are back to the real world again.

These two are certainly a tornado together. Alone…they are perfectly fine, but when you combine the two it’s utter chaos. I got a horrible sinus infection while visiting and I had to sit for almost 2 hours at an urgent care place to get a steroid shot and some meds with these boys….CRAZINESS! On the bright side I got to see my cousin who happened to work at Walmart pharmacy & filled my prescription! What do ya know…it was so good to see her too 🙂

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Riding with Nannie on the farm

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I got to snap some photos of this beautiful baby girl…be still my heart. If I had a girl I would go NUTS I tell ya! Too many fru fru and frilly things to my heart’s delight.

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And to cap off the weekend we celebrated Great Granddaddy’s 89th birthday! He’s so precious to us and we hope to spend many more years together. We love you Granddaddy!

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Ham & Cheese Quiche #HillshireNaturals #WeaveMade #ad @HillshireFarm

August 3, 2015

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media®, and Hillshire Farm®, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #HillshireNaturals http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH

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Easy dinners are a friend of mine. I don’t have all day to slave away in the kitchen these days, and thankfully I’ve found a lot of recipes that help me out in a jiffy! One of my favorite go-to recipes is a simple ham and cheese quiche. I’ll share the recipe with you below.

Ham and Cheese Quiche

1 pre-made pie shell
6 eggs
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup diced ham (I used Hillshire Farm Naturals® Black Forest Ham)
¼ cup diced onion
1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
salt/pepper

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Beat eggs with heavy cream until well blended, add salt and pepper.

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Pour ham, onions and shredded cheese into egg mixture.

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Pour over top of pie shell. (I use a pie shell found in the frozen section at the grocery store)

Bake 35-45 mins until set.

DONE!

I try and feed my family the best foods and most natural things that come from the store. FINALLY there is a natural lunch meat that tastes great and doesn’t bust my wallet. For the recipe I made above I used Hillshire Farm Naturals® Black Forest Ham I picked up from Safeway. It tastes great and it’s better for me and that’s a plus for us!

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WHAT SIMPLE EASY RECIPES ARE YOU COOKING THIS FALL?

French Toast Casserole featuring Nature’s Harvest® Whole Grain Bread + Win $25 Visa Gift Card!

July 22, 2015

This post is sponsored by Nature’s Harvest® all opinion are my own.

French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

1 loaf Nature’s Harvest® bread- 8 grams of whole grain!
8 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup sugar
2 TB vanilla

Topping:

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

Cut loaf into cubes and place evenly in a greased 9×13 pan.

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In a bowl, mix together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar and vanilla. Pour evenly over bread.

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Mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.

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Mix in butter with this mixture until crumbly and sprinkle on top.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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This is a great breakfast and so easy to make. Make it on Saturday night and pop it in the oven Sunday morning for a yummy meal! Each variety of Nature’s Harvest® bread is baked with at least 8 grams of whole grains per serving, no artificial flavors or colors, no high fructose corn syrup. I’m all about feeding my family healthy and hearty meals, so Nature’s Harvest® bread fits right into our routine.

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Honey Wheat Made with Whole Grain Bread
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Butter Top Made with Whole Grain Wheat Bread

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