tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37730910706475762892024-03-13T07:12:49.316-05:00Domestic Divas in TrainingConquering the worlds of crafting, cooking, and being a grown up one day at a time. Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-39122109545386168832013-02-13T20:46:00.003-06:002013-02-13T20:49:13.951-06:00A Keeper!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Happy Valentine's Day Eve y'all! Hope everyone is having a good week so far. As I was making my grocery list the other day, I was really craving something homemade, sweet, and delicious. The thought of going home after work and measuring stuff, getting out my big stand mixer, and making lots of dirty dishes did not sounds appealing though. I also decided it wouldn't be a good idea to make a big batch of something because I knew I would sit around and eat it all by myself...not good!! I turned to one of my favorite blogs,</span> <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/" target="_blank">SkinnyTaste</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">, and found a delicious recipe of Gina's. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><u>Low Fat No Bake Cheesecake</u> (original recipe can be found</span> <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/04/no-bake-cheesecake.html" target="_blank">here</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">8 oz light or fat free Cool Whip</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">9" reduced fat graham cracker crust</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Directions: Whip the cream cheese, lemon and sugar together for a few minutes until it's fluffy. Add the Cool Whip and whip for a few more minutes until the mixture is smooth. Spoon the mixture into the pie crust. Let it chill for a few hours and then get to eatin'!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">I planned on using my little hand mixer but couldn't find it, so I used my Cuisinart SmartStick instead. It worked like a charm. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">My mouth was watering due to my excitement of cheesecake for dessert, so I don't think I whipped everything long enough. Other than that, it was DELICIOUS and husband approved! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Next time, I think I'll add some strawberries or blueberries on top. I also want to try it with an Oreo crust instead of the graham cracker kind. So many possibilities!!</span></div>
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-80936319622818607222013-02-12T22:17:00.003-06:002013-02-12T22:17:43.608-06:00Happy Mardi Gras!<span style="color: #e06666;">Happy Mardi Gras!! Today is Fat Tuesday... the day that ends the carnival season. If you're from an area that celebrates Mardi Gras (lucky you!!), you know that we've been celebrating, partying, eating, and parading for a few weeks. If you aren't from around here, you need to know Mardi Gras is one of my favorite times of the year! </span><span style="color: #e06666;">I'll spare you a long history lesson, but basically, Mardi Gras (literally translated is Fat Tuesday) is a French holiday celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. Traditionally, all the food/drink/etc was consumed in a big party to rid the pantries of everything before fasting for the Lenten season leading to Easter. Still with me?? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">So how did we get to the weeks of parading we have today? Well, first, (and haters gon' hate) thank MOBILE, ALABAMA for the first Mardi Gras in the US! Check out this little piece from <a href="http://blog.al.com/live/2013/02/mardi_gras_new_orleans_vs_mobi.html">AL.com</a>. You'll see the first carnival celebration went down in Mobile in 1703 (full of French/Catholic settlers)... well over 150 years before New Orleans borrowed our little party :) Mardi Gras was stopped during the Civil War and was revived by Joe Cain in the late 1860s. Joe Cain Day is a whole other story... so we'll just stop there. If you read the article, you know that Mobile will have hosted 38 parades this year. Fairhope (my hometown) hosted 3... 4 if you include the puppy parade! :) </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">So what does Mardi Gras look like?? Here are some pictures I took during the Mystic Striper parade in Mobile last week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Each masked Mardi Gras society has a ball after its parade. Attendance at the ball is by ticket/invite only (sounds fancy, huh??! Not too hard to get tickets... just gotta know someone in the society). Ladies must wear a floor length gown, and guys must wear white tie/tails (also known as costume de riguere). The night is filled with way too much food, way too many cocktails, and way too much dancing! Lots of fun is had by all!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">As we wrap up Fat Tuesday, I'll share some of my day with you!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">In our family, we leave our Christmas tree up, take the Christmas decor down, and swap it for Mardi Gras beads, masks, and other trinkets. This will stays up until Ash Wednesday. Tomorrow, the tree comes down.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I fixed jambalaya for dinner! I used a great 1 hour recipe that uses a dutch oven! This is super authentic, super easy, and allows for as much spice as you want! We'll save this recipe for another day!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Last but not least, one of the best parts of Mardi Gras... THE KING CAKE! This cake is more like a bread/drier cinnamon roll. I fill mine with a cream cheese/sugar/fruit preserve mixture... its the only way to go. This baby is TIME CONSUMING but oh so worth it! Once baked, a tiny plastic baby is hidden in the bottom. Whoever finds said baby brings the king cake to the next party! Complete with icing and topped with green, gold, and purple (Mardi Gras colors for faith, power, and justice), this cake is an amazing yearly treat!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I hope y'all had a fabulous Mardi Gras! Until next year, laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll!)</span></div>
Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02080646274265631508noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-47294003756252541052013-02-11T20:43:00.001-06:002013-02-11T20:43:13.083-06:00Meatless Monday<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Even though we're nowhere near being vegetarians or vegan, I like to read Mama Pea's <a href="http://peasandthankyou.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>. I was always scared to try her recipes but I finally decided to give it a shot a few months ago. I searched through all of her recipes and came across one for Roasted Chickpea Tacos. My husband and I love tacos so I thought, why not?! </span></div>
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-25259053754756636202013-02-05T15:53:00.001-06:002013-02-05T15:53:53.582-06:00Etsy, Here I Come!<span style="color: #e06666;">As some of you know, I'm really working to get my embroidery and vinyl business up and running! Y'all have seen some of my work, my Facebook page, and my preparation for my first craft show! Now, I'm on to the next phase of taking over the world (ha ha ha)... ETSY! </span><div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Etsy is website for handmade goods, vintage goods, and craft supplies. I could literally spend hours just looking at some of the cool things people create! I've sort of hesitated in getting an Etsy shop up and running... I was afraid it'd take a lot of time, and I wouldn't get much business. But a few weeks ago, I decided to jump on in! With Facebook business pages reaching fewer "likes," (they want businesses to pay to advertise w/ them... I'm not!), I need another way to reach people. Hopefully my shop will reach those without Facebook as well as others not local to me! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernCharmsGifts/">Southern Charms Gifts</a> is open! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I've learned quite a bit in the short time I've been "open." Etsy pretty much walks you through your set up; you get to choose your name, picture, etc. I spent some time researching how to best write policies to my protect myself as well as to keep the buyers informed. Thankfully, there are so many people willing to share their experiences. You need to include ship time, payment expectations, etc. Lots of stuff to remember to add, but it is all very important in case you ever need to settle a dispute (PLEASE GOD NEVER LET THAT HAPPEN TO ME :) ). Listings are definitely something I'm learning about, too. There is SO much to include. Sizes, colors, options, descriptions, titles, tags... it goes on and on. You want to come up with as much information as possible about your product. Since none of your customers will ever actually hold your product before they purchase, the goal is to make them feel as if they have. I usually NEVER have a problem writing/talking/etc (shocker - I know), but it is kind of hard to describe something I know so well. If any of you are interested, take a look at my listings and tell me what you'd search to find them! It could be a fun game! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Etsy also has the ability to create custom listings. Custom listings allow me to create a listing just for one person. If someone asked me to monogram a set of month onesies for a baby gift, I can make just one listing, pay 1 fee, and have the buyer be able to make all choices at once. Pretty cool!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">My biggest news has been my FIRST sale! A customer bought an anchor monogram tshirt similar to this one:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">She chose to have hers done on a bright pink tshirt with a navy anchor and white monogram. It will look so cute! I was so thrilled to hear the "CA-CHING" sound of the notification :) Here's to many more!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">We got some exciting news today! A while back, we were contacted by the folks at AllFreeCopycatRecipes.com about our copycat O'Carr's chicken salad recipe. Remember</span> <a href="http://domesticdivasintraining.blogspot.com/2012/08/copycat-recipe-ocarrs-chicken-salad.html" target="_blank">this post</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">from awhile ago? </span></div>
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-32458947465429024652013-01-28T15:06:00.002-06:002013-01-28T15:06:33.642-06:00Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!<span style="color: #e06666;">I know, I know, we're in January! Christmas and New Year's have long passed. I've been away from posting since I accidentally deleted our blog header. I've spent far too long trying to learn how to put it back... and I'm still unsuccessful! So if any of our lovely readers can help, don't hesitate! :)</span><div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">So if I rewind time back a month, we were celebrating Christmas and New Year's in beautiful Fairhope, Alabama!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I have a <strike>slight</strike> massive obsession with my hometown! We only live 2 hours away now, but I love to go back and spend time there. I could dedicate a full post to Fairhope, but I won't... at least not now anyway!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Instead let me show who I spent most of my time with! This is sweet Abbie!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">My cousin (Andrew... here's your first shout out!) and his wife (Amanda... hi!! :) ) had this precious girl in June. I took more pictures of her than anyone or anything else. She is just so fun with the greatest little personality! Sadly, I accidentally backed up my new phone and lost so many other pictures, but you'll get the drift.</span></div>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02080646274265631508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-82665821519072034492013-01-17T16:23:00.000-06:002013-01-17T16:23:42.861-06:00Coming Soon!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">I know I keep promising before and after pictures...they are coming soon, I swear! My aunt got a new camera for Christmas so she gave me her old one. It will take waaaay better pictures than my iPhone so I promise to do several house updates soon. Our bedroom and the kitchen are almost finished. Here's a sneak peak at what we're currently working on:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">1. Replacing this lovely light fixture. Let's just say that it's not really our style :) My mom bought us a new fixture as a housewarming gift. We plan on putting it up either this weekend or next weekend.</span></div>
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-23367845320657420172013-01-14T19:33:00.000-06:002013-01-15T07:42:20.370-06:00Better Late Than Never<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">And we're back! I can't believe we didn't post for so long...the holidays (National Championship included haha) FLEW by! So even though it's a little late, here's a quick holiday update from the Edgars... (Please excuse all of the iPhone photos)</span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Yup, that's right...she bought my dad a tattoo sleeve! She also got this ridiculous, high-tech Connect 4 launcher game. Poor girl didn't even get to play that much because the adults took over. I will forever remember Christmas 2012 as the year I finally beat my brother at something :)</span> </div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">The day after Christmas, my friend Becky and I went to Meghan (and Byron and Baby H). Becky is cool and lives out in Colorado so we only get to see each other every few years. We had so much fun getting to visit to and from Nashville. Even though it was a quick trip, we enjoyed getting to visit with Meghan and see Baby H's nursery. Can't wait to meet him or her :)</span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">So food, games, family, friends and fun...that about sums up our Christmas! Hope all of our lovely readers had a happy holiday too :)</span></div>Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-18255565333238225362013-01-14T15:47:00.000-06:002013-01-14T15:47:17.908-06:00Vegas, Baby!<span style="color: #e06666;">Hi! Did y'all miss us?! Please forgive our lack of posting! With Christmas, the New Year, and the National Championship (yes, that IS a holiday for us!), life has been pretty much non-stop! But, we are BACK, and we've got lots of catching up to do! </span><div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I'm going to start before Christmas and tell y'all all about my Vegas vacation! I guess what happens in Vegas isn't going to stay in Vegas... ha. ha. ha. I wish I could insert that clever drum riff they play for a bad joke!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Anyway - let's get right to it. Hawkins was lucky enough to have to go to Vegas for work. Normally, he gets sent to Tuscon, Saint Louis, etc. We've been hearing other people talk about their sweet TDY's (Air Force speak for business trip) since he's been active duty. Well nearly 3 years in and that finally paid off! Our hotel room was covered since he was working, and my super nice, high flying, always traveling dad hooked me up with some frequent flier miles! You don't go to Vegas much cheaper than that!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Hawkins went out a few days earlier than me because of work. I got out there on a Tuesday night. Here are the views from our room on the 54th floor of the Hilton Elara:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">If you're looking for a place to stay in Vegas, I would HIGHLY recommend it. We were right on the Strip, connected to the Miracle Mile Shops, and paid (well the Air Force paid) way less since there isn't a casino in the hotel. Well wouldn't you know walking through the Miracle Mile leads you to Planet Hollywood! And you're ab 3 minutes away from 10 casinos... so save some money! The room was huge and super fancy! Hello push button blinds on floor to ceiling windows!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Hawkins only worked the morning on Wednesday, so we spent the day touring around town. I hadn't been to Vegas since I was a teenager (I know... I know I look to young to be describing "back in the day" events... hahaha), so it was fun to see everything again. But most importantly... FIRST STOP OF THE DAY!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I love In N Out Burger! I almost cried tears of joy eating that delicious burger, animal style, with well done fries. I would easily pay $100 for one right this second! I even had a fantastic picture of the deliciousness... until I accidentally restored my new iPhone to my old iPhone's last back up in April. That was awesome... and another story entirely. Now to get back on track... after stuffing myself silly, we went to our next stop!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Y'all had to know that was coming :) The famous Las Vegas sign! We happened to go on 12-12-12, so you wouldn't believe how many wedding parties were there! I promise, at least 10 came up in the 15 min or so that we were there. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gucci (one of about 10 we saw)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caesar was wearing a cowboy hat to celebrate the National Finals Rodeo in town</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mandalay Bay</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Luxor</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I really enjoyed driving around and seeing everything! We had a great time in Vegas at night, too!</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the Palazzo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bellagio Fountains</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mirage Volcano show</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Paris</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mirage</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bellagio Fountains</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caesar's Palace</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bellagio</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Venetian & The Palazzo</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">While we were in town, we saw Manheim Steamroller's Christmas Show at the Venetian. It was great! Afterwards, we walked around, shopped, and took in the sights!</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside the Venetian (or the Palazzo... who can keep that all straight?!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can't remember..... hmmm... any ideas?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside the Venetian<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside the Venetian<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loving the houndstooth Manolo's at Barneys New York</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Talk about some high end stores! I just admired and kept walking...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New bridge for traffic (You can still drive over the dam, but traffic is MUCH lighter so they say)</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">We also walked across the huge, new bridge they built looking over the Hoover Dam. Of course, those pictures disappeared when I restored my phone (see above... and yes, I'm REALLY angry as I just realized those were still on there as I posted to add to the blog..........). Thankfully we still have lots of good ones! </span></div>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02080646274265631508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-86471265559512800972012-12-20T12:02:00.004-06:002012-12-20T12:02:48.449-06:00We're still here!<span style="color: #674ea7;">Oh hey everyone! Don't worry...we are still alive! Ang is still adjusting back into the real world after her super fun trip to Vegas. I have been SO busy at work and after work with the typical holiday craziness. Sorry for being MIA for a whole week!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">I don't know about you but I feel like Christmas snuck up on me this year! I started off doing a great job with my Christmas shopping and then I just stopped. So this week I have been running around like a crazy person trying to cross everything off my list. Thank goodness for Amazon Prime!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Are you doing some last minute shopping too? Here are a few items that I've picked up this week for friends, co-workers, and family members. Hopefully this will help you out if you're doing a little last minute shopping like me.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">I am obsessed with these Christmas Wrapped Cakes from</span> <a href="https://www.edgarsbakery.com/" target="_blank">Edgar's</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">(a local bakery). They have a ton of different flavors to choose from and they're super cute! I'm sure I could make some cakes at home and wrap them in my own towels but I am down to the wire here people!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">How cute are these Peppermint Creme Votives from </span><a href="http://www.pier1.com/" target="_blank">Pier 1</a><span style="color: #674ea7;">? I bought a few of these to give to co-workers and my Secret Santa.</span> </div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">One of my bosses loves tea so I found this sampler at </span><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/default.asp?" target="_blank">Bed Bath & Beyond</a><span style="color: #674ea7;">. It's perfect because the packaging is nice and it's affordable.</span><br />
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-53892992481435940302012-12-13T16:49:00.001-06:002012-12-13T16:49:17.981-06:00Easiest Recipe Ever<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #674ea7;">Hey everyone! We're linking up again this week for Saw It. Pinned It. Did It. with </span><a href="http://www.mykeepcalmandcarryon.com/" target="_blank">Katie</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">and</span> <a href="http://www.snhblog.com/" target="_blank">Stephanie</a><span style="color: #674ea7;">.</span> </div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">As you know, I'm always on the lookout for an easy and delicious recipe. I saw </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/98023729360780127/" target="_blank">this pin</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">on Pinterest a few months ago, which led me to this amazing </span><a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2010/10/no-boil-baked.html" target="_blank">recipe</a><span style="color: #674ea7;">. If you haven't visited </span><a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/" target="_blank">Plain Chicken</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">then you need to stop what you're doing right now and go!!<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">1 jar pasta sauce (26 oz)<br />
1.5 cups water<br />
15 oz reduced fat ricotta<br />
2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided <br />
1/4 cup parmesan cheese<br />
1 package of Jimmy Dean pre-cooked turkey sausage crumbles<br />
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-68967260850221776272012-12-12T12:42:00.000-06:002012-12-12T12:42:01.845-06:00These are a Few of My Favorite Things<span style="color: #674ea7;">Happy 12-12-12! Katie's post from this morning over at </span><a href="http://www.mykeepcalmandcarryon.com/" target="_blank">Keep Calm and Carry On</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">inspired my post for today. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">I'm not super girly but I do wear makeup every day. You're probably never going to see a fashion post from me but I do know a few things about makeup...any of my friends from college will tell you that doing people's eyes is my speciality! So here are some of my favorite beauty products that I use on a daily/regular basis:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Love the Mineral Veil from bareMinerals. My face tends to be pretty oily so this stuff helps take away the shine!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">I like to use waterproof mascara and eyeliner because I think they stay on better. If I wear non-waterproof I always end up with racoon eyes by the end of the day. This eye makeup remover from Clinique is the best! I've tried a lot of different kinds and they either irritate my eyes or leave a greasy residue. This stuff is great and lasts forever.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Maybelline Full 'N Soft Waterproof mascara is the best! I've tried to branch out to a different kind but always come back to this one.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">I love elf's Eyelid Primer because it's only $1. It may not be the best product out there but it gets the job done and it's super cheap!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">I guess that about wraps it up. I'm not really into lipstick or lipglosses. I'm a chapstick girl all the way! Every once in awhile, I'll throw on some gloss but only for special occasions :)</span><br />
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<br />Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-335536776528210642012-12-11T12:50:00.000-06:002012-12-11T12:50:01.205-06:00Who's With Me?!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #674ea7;">We're linking up again this week with </span><a href="http://www.heleneinbetween.com/" target="_blank">Helene</a>, <a href="http://newlywedmoments.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">and</span> <a href="http://ispyadiva.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stacey</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">for:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">So while my lovely co-blogger is off living it up in Vegas for the next few days, y'all are stuck with me. Hope you're having fun, Ang! </span></center>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">The hubs and I made our first visit to <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/" target="_blank">Trader Joe's</a> over the weekend in Nashville and let's just say that we're now obsessed! My mom judged us for going to a grocery store on our weekend getaway but I'm not ashamed!</span></center>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Birmingham neeeeeds one so bad. My friends, family and husband will tell you that once I get obsessed with making a change, I will stick with it until something happens. Past examples include writing a mean Facebook message on my insurance company's wall to get someone to finally help me resolve an issue (it worked!), same thing with Macy's for my dad (you're welcome!), and emailing Chick-fil-a about not serving ONLY caffeine free Diet Coke (what's the point of drinking a Diet Coke if there's no caffeine?!?!). Those are just a few of the small changes I have made in this crazy world :) Next up? Starting a petition to get TJ's to Birmingham. Who's with me?!?</span></center>
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-31680339349356643402012-12-10T15:13:00.002-06:002012-12-10T15:13:09.638-06:00Weekend Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Happy Monday y'all! Sometimes I want to cry on Mondays... but today is not one of those! I'm going to VEGAS tomorrow night!! YAY!!! I won't talk too much about that now... I wouldn't want to make y'all jealous :) Also, I don't want to spoil anything for the fantastic blog post I can't wait to put together!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Anyway - let's get back on track here! I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.samisshenanigans.com/">Sami</a> and <a href="http://www.jointhegossip.com/">Leeann</a> for Week Updates!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">This weekend went by SUPER quick! I had so much going on! So lemme just tell you about it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">On Friday, I went over to my hometown of Fairhope, AL (WHOOP!) to shop for bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns for my baby sister (heeey guuurl!). We went to a FANTASTIC shop in downtown Fairhope for the bridesmaid dresses. <a href="http://www.bellabridesmaid.com/#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=0&a=25&at=0">Bella Bridesmaids</a> is relatively new to the Eastern Shore. Mary Kendall, the owner, was so sweet and such a big help! I can't recommend this shop enough! I so wish it would have been open when I was getting married. So we got the bridesmaid dresses sorted out there. So if you know my sister, you know nothing is small with her (and I say this out of love). She's got 10 DANG BRIDESMAIDS to outfit in fabulousness. She chose the designer <a href="http://lulakate.com/collections/bridesmaids/">Lula Kate</a>. These dresses are great! They're a little on the expensive side, but it is well worth it! You get to choose your top and your skirt... then they sew it for you! So you get a style that looks great on your top and bottom! She's also chosen to go with 5 different shades of turquoise and teal. 2 girls will share a color to create a really cool ombre look. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Since I'm the maid of honor (again... matron of honor sounds less fun :) ), and it's almost all about me, you need to know which dress I'm wearing!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I'm combining the Angela skirt (top) with the Zoe top (bottom). I can't wait to wear this dress!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I'm also super excited that she found her dress!! I will NOT be sharing that, but trust me... it is beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I left Fairhope on Saturday and drove back home to make it for Hawkins' office Christmas party! It was a pretty good time... although I must admit the after party was better! It usually is! For some reason, I didn't take any pictures. But I did wear some delightfully tacky pom pom Christmas tree earrings! Sadly, I can't find a picture online... but maybe they'll make an appearance in a future blog! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I spent Sunday hunkered over my embroidery machine! She is FINALLY back from the shop (yes... you take sewing/embroidery machines to the shop when the act out). I'll have to show y'all the cute stuff I worked on!</span></div>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02080646274265631508noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-63965231405682789702012-12-07T12:12:00.000-06:002012-12-07T12:24:14.548-06:00Dustin's Potato Cookies<span style="color: #674ea7;">Time for another recipe! This one is courtesy of my husband, Dustin--a.k.a. Easy D, Delicious, D, and probably a few more nicknames that I'm forgetting. Oh and my sweet Granna calls him Jason or Justin...close enough, right?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Last year we stumbled across </span><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/06/crash-hot-potatoes/" target="_blank">this</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">recipe from </span><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman</a><span style="color: #674ea7;">. Go check out her website right now if you've never been to it. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">-salt and pepper</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">The next step is super important--cut an "x" in each potato with a fork. Trust me people, we are experts when it comes to Potato Cookies (when I say "we," I really just mean Dustin).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Why is this important? I don't know because I've never actually made this recipe. I just eat it haha! Potato cookies are D's specialty--he says the "x" is important because it helps the potatoes smash/squish better. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Next, you need to boil the potatoes until they're soft. While they're boiling, pour some olive oil onto a jelly roll pan and preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Once the potatoes are cooked, spread them out on the pan. Then use a potato masher like </span><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=16577316" target="_blank">this one</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">to turn them into "cookies."</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Once they're all seasoned and ready to go, stick them in a 450 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. D says to make sure you put them on the top rack. It might take a little longer than that though. You'll know they're done because they'll be all golden and crispy. Here is what they should look like:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">And that's it! These things are SO good and pretty easy to make. Make these to go with dinner one night this weekend (or next week) and let me know how they turn out! Try smothering them in ketchup :)</span>Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-77663057130218015212012-12-06T13:07:00.003-06:002012-12-06T13:07:47.834-06:00This & That Thursday<span style="color: #e06666;">I am super exicted to have a new link up today! Mary found <a href="http://recentlyroached.blogspot.com/2012/12/this-n-that-thursday-new-link-up.html">Jena's blog</a> and sent me over to check it out! So I'm going to participate in her first This & That Thursday hosted with <a href="http://www.katiedidwhat.com/">Katie</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">This... It has been a weird week! It's going by fast and slow at the same time! I've been pretty worthless at home after work... so hopefully I can turn that around tonight! I've got somethings I need to accomplish!</span></center>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">That... I'm SO EXCITED because next week I'm taking a short trip to LAS VEGAS!! The husband has a trip for work, and my dad (bless him!) gave me some frequent flier miles! So off I go!! AHHH! I haven't been since I was kid visiting my cousin in the Air Force! I can't wait to post about this trip.</span></center>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">This... Tomorrow evening my mom and I are going shopping for wedding gowns with my sister!! Woo hoo!! One little detail... I (the maid of honor {technically matron of honor... but maid is cuter sounding #ihaveacomplex}) made the appointment at the bridal salon. Here's hoping the bride doesn't yell! :) She's not too much of bridezilla... hope I didn't turn her into one!</span></center>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">That... I'm supposed to be sewing Christmas stockings for the husband, the pup, and me. I have faith they'll be SUPER cute... if I can ever get them done! I've got 19 days (oh and yeah - remember I'll be in Vegas for some of those) to finish. Hmmm... wonder if we'll have some hanging by the chimney with care???</span></center>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02080646274265631508noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-42846002555266206272012-12-05T12:31:00.003-06:002012-12-05T12:31:49.720-06:00This One's a Keeper<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;">Hey y'all--we made it to Wednesday! Just hang in there until Friday :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Let’s just go ahead and face the fact that we’re all gonna
gain a few extra pounds during the holidays due to all of the amazing treats,
parties, Secret Santa gifts, and family get-togethers that are about to happen!
In an effort to help you achieve this goal, I am going to share a delicious
recipe with you today #sorryimnotsorry.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">For as long as I can remember, my aunt has made the
most delicious Chex Mix every year. Don’t ask me why we only have it at
Christmas time, but we do. I like to think of this recipe as a family secret
but it’s probably just from the back of the box or something. Just go with it
and get ready to pin this recipe. It’s a keeper!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Crispix<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Multigrain Chex (you can use whatever kind you want; you can also be extra
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Y’all, this
stuff is so addicting. I say the pecans make it but Dustin says that the Bugles
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-12705028794322375612012-12-04T13:28:00.002-06:002012-12-04T13:28:35.396-06:00Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree.... what will I find under you for me?!<span style="color: #e06666;">Excuse my cheesy/terrible attempt at writing some Christmas song lyrics as a title. We've had Christmas music playing in our office all day today, so I'm really getting in the spirit!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I'm linking up with<a href="http://www.heleneinbetween.com/"> Helene</a>, <a href="http://newlywedmoments.blogspot.com/">Emily</a>, and <a href="http://redsundress.blogspot.com/">Kathleen</a> for Tell Me About It Tuesday!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">You probably saw <a href="http://domesticdivasintraining.blogspot.com/2012/11/all-i-want-for-christmas-is.html">Mary's post</a> last week detailing her Christmas list. So, today is my turn! Now that I'm a working "adult" (I use that term loosely), I tend to buy myself little things I like through the year. At Christmas and birthday time, I sometimes have a hard time thinking of things I want... that are still at a reasonable price! I'll buy myself a cute shirt at Target, but I'm not buying myself a Michael Kors purse or a sweet DSLR camera. Sooo... maybe some of my family (HEY MOM!!) or my sweet husband will want to get me some awesomeness! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I won't keep you in suspense any longer... here's my list!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">For the record, I don't carry my wine in the car. But, if you were with me during the red wine incident in my mom's kitchen (I may or may not have overly exaggerated with my hands causing a full glass of red wine to fly through the kitchen... shattering everywhere), you know I need plastic and lid! Yes, I'm like a child. This would be fabulous! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">How cute would this be on an entry table?! I love monograms and flowers! I'd love to have this to add fresh flowers in the spring! Definitely need :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I've seen a few different styles of return address stamps while perusing Pinterest. This is one I think is cute! I don't send too much mail - but this would be fun to have!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I know, I know... how many monogrammed things does a girl need?! I love monograms, so I need this! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">This is more practical than some of my wants. How cool would it be to get everything in the oven at once! Keeping things warm would be easy peasy with this little guy!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">These are so gorgeous! They'd be awesome to dress up an outfit but still be casual enough to wear every day. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I've got the Apple top cover thing for my iPad. I like it. But I like this WAY better! A case that holds crap?? Sign me up!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">This would save me so much time when I arrive :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">9. Alabama Necklace</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><br />This is so precious! Need to keep sweet home Alabama close to my heart no matter where I am. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">And finally................. A NEW PHONE!! I'm due for an upgrade now, but have just been holding off since my current iPhone 4 is fine. But....doesn't this look nice? I think it might be time to bite the bullet and get it!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Hey y'all! Hope you had a great weekend! Make sure you head over to Jessi's</span> <a href="http://justwhatjessisupto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">to check out her</span> <a href="http://justwhatjessisupto.blogspot.com/2012/12/ornament-swap-2012.html" target="_blank">re-cap</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">of the ornament we sent her for the</span> <a href="http://www.dreamingofdimples.com/2012/09/new-blog-friends-holiday-ornaments-oh-my.html" target="_blank">Holiday Ornament Swap</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Also, don't forget to check out</span> <a href="http://domesticdivasintraining.blogspot.com/2012/11/ornament-swap.html" target="_blank">our post</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">about the swap. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">We're linking up again this week for Weekend Update with <a href="http://www.samisshenanigans.com/" target="_blank">Sami</a>, <a href="http://www.five30three.com/" target="_blank">Dana</a> and <a href="http://www.jointhegossip.com/" target="_blank">Leeann</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">We still plan on mounting the TV at some point but it looks MUCH better, don't you think?! Please excuse the houndstooth tablecloth--we put that up in honor of the National Championship and also so the TV wouldn't scratch the table. I looked at several different places to find a media stand but couldn't bring myself to spend a lot. I ended up finding</span> <a href="http://www.target.com/p/avington-tv-stand-dark-tobacco/-/A-10791558#prodSlot=medium_1_20&term=dark%20tobacco" target="_blank">this one</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">for a great deal at Target. D put it together for me on Friday night and I couldn't be happier with it! There were several pieces in the collection that I think I'm going to check out--nesting tables, a bookshelf and a side table. Woo hoo for Target!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">D also put blinds up in our bedroom. Yes, that's right--we have lived in our new house for 2 months with no blinds or curtains in our room. Oh well...better late than never! Any suggestions where I can find some cheap but cute curtains??</span></div>
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-89298191145599005342012-11-29T08:44:00.000-06:002012-11-29T08:44:57.314-06:00Saw It. Pinned It. Did It.<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Hey y'all! We're linking up again this week for Saw It. Pinned It. Did It. with</span> <a href="http://www.snhblog.com/" target="_blank">Steph</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">and</span> <a href="http://www.mykeepcalmandcarryon.com/" target="_blank">Katie</a>.<br />
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-67091519842435008152012-11-28T14:56:00.000-06:002012-11-28T14:56:05.401-06:00Ornament Swap!<span style="color: #674ea7;">Hey y'all! A special shout out to all of our new followers! Whether you found us through a link up or the giveaway over at </span><a href="http://www.livinginyellow.com/" target="_blank">Living in Yellow</a><span style="color: #674ea7;">, we are so happy that you're following the DDIT's :)</span> <br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Waaaay back in October, we signed up to be part of the Holiday Ornament Swap with </span><a href="http://www.livinginyellow.com/" target="_blank">Living in Yellow</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">and </span><a href="http://www.dreamingofdimples.com/" target="_blank">Dreaming of Dimples</a>. <span style="color: #674ea7;"> Christmas time seemed sooo far way at the time... but what do ya know?! It's almost here!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">So here's what went down. We added our names to the list and waited (not so patiently) to figure out who we would be sending an ornament to and who would be sending us an ornament. At the beginning of November we found out who our new ornament/blog friends were! We needed to send an ornament to Kimberly over at </span><a href="http://probablycrazykimberly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I'm Probably Crazy</a><span style="color: #674ea7;">. We would be receiving an ornament from Jessi at </span><a href="http://justwhatjessisupto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Just What Jess Is Up To</a>. <br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">For our ornament, we asked Kimberly about the theme of her Christmas tree. She said she was going for a vintage/rustic/homemade kind of feel with lots of felt and wood.We looked and looked and finally found the perfect one at World Market. Click </span><a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/orn-wd-nativity-scene.do?&from=Search" target="_blank">here</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">to see it on their website.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Isn't it cute?! We thought it went along really well with her rustic theme. You can see Kimberly's </span><a href="http://probablycrazykimberly.blogspot.com/2012/11/ornament-swap.html" target="_blank">post</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">about it over on her blog. Make sure you stop by and leave her a comment!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">We had so much fun participating in the Holiday Ornament Swap! As new bloggers, this was our first swap type event. It was such a fun way to introduce ourselves and connect with two new bloggers. We're really looking forward to reading/seeing all the other participants' ornaments! We hope everyone has a fantastic holiday season! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Today I'm linking up with </span><a href="http://www.heleneinbetween.com/" target="_blank">Helene</a>, <a href="http://newlywedmoments.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">and</span> <a href="http://redsundress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathleen</a> <span style="color: #674ea7;">for:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">On Sunday night, as Dustin and I were putting up our Christmas decorations, I put Pandora on Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas" station (my favorite Christmas song!) to get me in the Christmas spirit. It also got me thinking...what do I want for Christmas this year? Lots of family members and friends have been asking me what I want this year so I'm starting my list today! Some of these are just wishes that I don't expect to get :) Better late than never, right? Here's what I've come up with so far:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">1. A Bondi</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">I stumbled across this little guy on Pinterest a while ago. I am terrible with directions so I rely on my iPhone to get me where I need to be...which means I look down a lot. I obviously need this in blue!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">2. The Total Body Support Pillow</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">If you know me at all, then you know I loooove pillows! I used to sleep with about 7 pillows surrounding me on all sides. I've narrowed it down to just one pillow and a body pillow now. BUT I wouldn't complain if someone happened to give me this. Dustin might have a different opinion though...there may not be any room left for him!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">3. Frye Paige Tall Riding Boots in Grey</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">This is more on the wish list. I could never bring myself to spend so much on just one pair of boots. But a girl can dream, right?!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">4. Dogeared Sterling Silver Good Luck Elephant Necklace</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Obviously, I need this necklace for game days. Roll Tide...enough said!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">5. Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad in Spicy</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">I've tried a ton of different eye shadows but this will always be one of my favorites. I'm almost out so I need a replacement...hint hint!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">6. Tim Riggins Texas Forever Shirt</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">By now, you should all know my love for Friday Night Lights and Tim Riggins. This is the perfect sleep shirt :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">7. Love Actually</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">This is one of my favorite movies! I tried to find it last Christmas so I could make D watch it with me, but I never found it. I'm gonna need a replacement copy ASAP!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">8. Automatic Mailbox Light</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Our street isn't very well lit, so by the time I get home at night, I can't see what's in our mailbox. It creeps me out because you never know what could be hiding in there. Plus I don't want to overlook my US Weekly magazine. First world problem? I found this automatic mailbox light on Amazon that would be the perfect gift for me! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">9. Stella & Dot Light Bracelet</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">I have another Stella & Dot bracelet that I wear all the time. I like simple jewelry that I can wear almost everyday. This definitely fits that criteria.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">10. Hot Booties Slippers</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">I don't know about y'all but I'm a sucker for infomercials. Side Sleeper Pro? Got it. Lint Lizard? Probably need it. In searching the Walmart As Seen on TV products, I came across these slippers. Just like my mama, my feet are ALWAYS cold. Microwavable slippers that will keep my feet warm? I'm sold. Plus a Bootie Bag is included. Who doesn't need one of those?!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">Well I guess that wraps up my Christmas wishlist for this year. Leave us a comment and tell us what's on your list!</span></div>
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-66809306634460819362012-11-26T14:36:00.000-06:002012-11-26T15:43:29.102-06:00Our First BLOG AWARD!!<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think we were all a little sad this morning when we woke up and Thanksgiving break was over. I know I was! But, the Domestic Divas in Training got some cool news this morning! We've been nominated for our very first BLOG AWARD by Jessi over at </span><a href="http://justwhatjessisupto.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Just What Jess Is Up To</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. We "met" Jessi through </span><a href="http://www.livinginyellow.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Living In Yellow's</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and </span><a href="http://www.dreamingofdimples.com/2012/09/new-blog-friends-holiday-ornaments-oh-my.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dreaming of Dimples</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ornament swap! You'll read more about that this week :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Anyway - back to the BLOG AWARD! Jessi has so graciously given us the Liebster Award! Thanks to Jessi, we learned that Liebster is German for "darling or beloved person." So cute! :)</span><br />
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<i><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-repeat: repeat repeat; color: black; font-family: inherit;">1. List 11 facts about yourself.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-repeat: repeat repeat; color: black; font-family: inherit;">3. Create 11 new questions for the bloggers you nominate for the award.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-repeat: repeat repeat; color: black; font-family: inherit;">4. Choose 11 bloggers with 200 or less followers to nominate.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-repeat: repeat repeat; color: black; font-family: inherit;">5. Go to each bloggers page and let them know about the award.</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;">Since there are 2 of us, you'll get to hear from both us! :) This is going to be a long post so get ready. We hope you enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">Hey y'all! Angela here! Ready to see a little of my craziness?? Here are 11 facts about me!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">1. Not shocking, but I'm a HUGE fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide! I can't even tell you how excited I am that we're back in the running for the National Championship! Roll Tide! Beat Georgia!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;"> 1a. I may or may not have already gotten tickets and booked a hotel room in Miami for said National</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;"> Championship.... FINGERS CROSSED!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">2. I have the sweetest dog in the world! LuLu is 3/4 black lab and 1/4 golden retriever. I treat her like a child, and I'm 99% certain she doesn't realize she's not a person. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">3. I'm slightly OCD about my house being clean. The house may get cluttered, but certain things have to be done! Towels should always be hung in thirds; dirty dishes in the sink drive me CRAZY. The bathroom door and closet door must always be closed when not in use. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">4. I love the beach! We are so blessed living in Florida... I spend as much time as I possibly can at the Gulf.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">5. Christmas is my favorite holiday... but, my favorite day of the year is 4th of July! There is a difference, I swear! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">6. I absolutely detest the cold, being cold, or any form of cold in relation to me! Y'all, I've got my scarf on right now! Also - my portable heater is cranking! Weather.com says it is currently 62*... feels like 45* to me!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">7. I love Diet Mt. Dew (or Diet Coke or Diet Dr. Pepper... yes I have a problem), peanut butter m&m's, and Mexican food maybe a little too much.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">8. My college roommates (shout out Mary {my partner in crime on DDIT}, Sara, and Penney!) called ourselves the G-Unit. Our suite was the BEST!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">9. My favorite color is pink... crimson is a close second</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">10. I can't deal with having unpainted toe nails. It really stresses me out.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">11. I love to sew, embroider, and craft... basically I want to DIY my whole life!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">Hi, it's Mary! Time for my 11 interesting facts...</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">1. Blue is my favorite color--my bridesmaids wore blue, my room growing up had blue walls and blue carpet, most rooms in my house contain some shade of blue. When we have a baby--boy or girl--their room will also be blue :)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">2. My husband and I still watch Real World/Road Rules Challenge on MTV. When I say watch, I really mean obsess over it. We look forward to it coming on every year! Judge away but we must not be the only people who still watch it or it wouldn't come on anymore. I think we would both choose to meet CT over any other celeb ha!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">3. Opposite of Ang, I hate being hot. Being a southerner, I am usually miserable in the summer. I think it's mostly because I "glow" a lot/sweat like a man. I'd take being cold any day because I can always add another layer.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">4. The only time I've ever given blood, I got a letter in the mail saying they wouldn't take my blood because I had HIV. Well long story short, I don't. But my blood has similar antibodies to someone with HIV so I'll always fail the initial blood test that they run. Crazy, huh?</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">5. I don't like coffee so I drink a Diet Coke or a Diet Mountain Dew every morning. I'm sure that's really good for me.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">6. I have to have something sweet after every meal...usually a Hershey Kiss or a Dove Dark Chocolate. Yum!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">7. Two of my front teeth are fake thanks to a certain brother of mine throwing a brush in my face when I was in 8th grade. Love you bro!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">8. My husband and I just bought our first house in September. We are slowly learning to become DIYers. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">9. I don't like to be barefoot when I'm at home. I usually have on socks or slippers.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">10. I hate anything and everything that has to do with cinnamon. I love everything about Christmas except for the fact that everything smells like cinnamon. Yuck!!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">11. I'm really particular about the pillows on our bed. I like to arrange them in a certain way and take them off in a certain way. When Dustin wants to annoy me or make me mad, he throws everything off the bed or pushes all of the pillows onto the ground. Grrr!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">Jessi asked us the following:</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;">1. Which day of the week is your fave and why?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">Saturday... no doubt! We're off work! The fall brings college football, and summer brings beach time! Can't go wrong. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">Gotta agree with Ang on this one. Saturdays are the best :) A day off to be productive, do nothing, or plan something fun!</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;">2. If you had to watch one movie on repeat, which would it be?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Oooh this is a tough one. I'll go with Mean Girls. It is ALWAYS funny and totally quoteable. I'm sure in like 30 minutes I'll remember something else I love just has much. </span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Oooh this is a hard one for me. I'm not a big movie person. Can I change it to a TV show and say Friday Night Lights? Ok, thanks :)</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;">3. What is your best memory from college or post HS days?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">As I said before, our suite was THE BEST! Every minute spent in the G-Unit qualifies as the best memory. I got nicknamed Grangy (nothing wrong w/ wearing multiple shades of pink while studying and trying to not freeze!). We had a bathroom journal which contains some of the funniest nonsense ever. I could go on and on... Ive been so blessed with amazing friends!</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">I think one of my best college memories was a trip that we all took right after we graduated. We stayed at Penney's grandad's condo that didn't even have furniture because of a hurricane that had just come through. We took air mattresses and beach chairs and had the best time ever!!</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;">4. What kind of music fills your iPod, iTunes, or CD collection?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">If you stole my iPod, you'd find a fabulous mix! I love Taylor Swift and Britney Spears forever! Need some quality rap? Got it! Country?? Check! Classic rock? Got it. 80s/90s/NSYNC? Of course!</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">If you looked at my iPod, you might think you picked up one that belongs to a 13 year old girl. But I'm not ashamed! While I have some "cool" music, I also still have a lot of 90's music...Britney Spears and NSYNC? Done and done. I will say that I have a pretty fabulous range of music on my iPod. I proudly chose all of the songs for our wedding reception and it was the most fun dance party ever :)</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;">5. If you were stranded on an island, what are the three things you would take with you?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">OMG I hate this question! Let's just pretend said island is stocked with food and water, ok? I'd take my LuLu, my husband (hey Hawkins! See I do talk about you :)), and my iPad. Obviously there's wireless/3G right? </span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">Hmmm, I guess Dustin, my iPhone and some chocolate. What else could you possibly need?!</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;">6. What is your favorite store and why?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There is the CUTEST little store in Spanish Fort, Alabama called </span><a href="http://objectsgiftshop.com/index.php"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Objects</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. They've got the cutest gift/must have for decor items. I could seriously max out a credit card in there!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Since we just bought a house, I spend all of our extra money on house things instead of clothes! I guess that means I'm old now? If I had all the money in the world to spend, I would spend it at </span><a href="http://athome-furnishings.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At Home Furnishings</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in Homewood, Alabama. A girl can dream, right?!</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;">7. What is your favorite accessory to wear?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">I love my monogrammed necklace!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I'm</span> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">not a big jewelry person so I tend to wear the same few pieces every day. With that being said, my favorite accessories are my wedding band and engagement ring. They were my great great grandmothers. She wore them and passed them on to my grandmother who then passed them down to me. They are perfect and I love wearing them everyday!</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">Toe nails are ALWAYS painted. Finger nails go between naked and painted. </span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">Pedicures are one of my few splurges so my toes are usually painted. My fingernails are usually naked. I never mastered the art of painted my right hand so I just go for the natural look :)</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;">9. Do you have any bad habits?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">DUH NO!!! haha I totally do. One of them... spending entirely too much money when I walk in to Target. I really need to contain myself in there.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">I get impatient and finish people's sentences. I can't help it!</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">10. What are some of your important words to live by? A certain quote that inspires you?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">From Phillipians 4:6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: 24px;"><span style="color: #e06666;">"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done."</span></span><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">I try SO HARD to keep this in mind at all times!</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">Anyone that knows my mama a.k.a. Cat Dawg knows her famous saying: "Nice girls don't do that." Those are words that I have lived by my whole life haha!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: inherit;">Laying in a chair by the beach. I love to hear the waves in the background!</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;">Anywhere outside with a breeze and in the sun!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;">8. Who's the person you admire the most?</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;">9. Tell us about the best trip you've ever been on.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;">10. Best gift you've ever received?</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: inherit;">11. What website do you visit when you're bored or want to waste time?</span><br />
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<a href="http://saramidlitten.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Sara @ A Pirate Looks at Twenty</span></a><br />
<a href="http://probablycrazykimberly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Kimberly @ I'm Probably Crazy</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.brentandracheleasley.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Rachel @ The Easley's</span></a><br />
<a href="http://cacutie333.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Linny @ Kangaroos Shoes & I Do's</span></a><br />
<a href="http://nytjerseygirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Kate @ Not Your Typical Jersey Girl</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<b></b><a href="http://thecurvylife2011.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> Heather @ The Curvy Life</span></a> (<--After we hit publish on our post, Heather posted about her nomination for the Liebster award! We were just a few minutes too late!!)<br />
<a href="http://onehaolegirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Tarole @ Island Livin' with One Haole Girl</span></a><br />
<b></b><a href="http://www.ascoopofsherbert.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Stephanie @ A Scoop of Sherbert</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://craftsbymelrose.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Chelsea @ Chelsea Cecelia Creations</span></a><br />
<a href="http://sweetsouthernwife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Jenn @ Sweet Life of a Southern Wife</span></a><br />
<a href="http://annalizbeth.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Anna Lizbeth @ My Life and Other Lovely Things</span></a><br />
<a href="http://clarkmurdock.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Mel @ Oh Slow Down</span></a><br />
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02080646274265631508noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-8421789986385363182012-11-25T18:13:00.002-06:002012-11-25T18:13:43.633-06:00Giveaway!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving! This month, we are participating in a HUGE giveaway with Erin over at</span> <a href="http://www.livinginyellow.com/" target="_blank">Living in Yellow</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">. You can enter</span> <a href="http://www.livinginyellow.com/2012/11/thirty-four.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">It doesn't take long to enter! Thanks to Erin for letting us participate this month. The DDIT's are giving away a $10 gift card to Target and a Christmas towel from Southern Charms.</span><div>
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Mary http://www.blogger.com/profile/00851609713330283751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773091070647576289.post-75146736995016769952012-11-21T07:44:00.002-06:002012-11-21T08:33:01.309-06:00An Interesting Discovery<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Happy day before Thanksgiving! Today we're participating in Welcome Wednesday hosted by <a href="http://www.takeitfrom-me.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;">Take It From Me</span></a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Every once in a while, Ang and I like to check out our stats
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since August—25 followers (and not all of them are our family members anymore!)
and over 11,000 views. But there’s one statistic that we find particularly
hilarious. Out of our 60ish posts we’ve done over the past few months, we have
posted about some pretty great topics: reminiscing about the good ol’ </span><a href="http://domesticdivasintraining.blogspot.com/2012/08/an-ode-to-college.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;">college days</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">, making a Christmas </span><a href="http://domesticdivasintraining.blogspot.com/2012/11/saw-it-pinned-it-did-it.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;">tree skirt</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">, a copycat recipes for </span><a href="http://domesticdivasintraining.blogspot.com/2012/08/copycat-recipe-ocarrs-chicken-salad.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;">this</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">and </span><a href="http://domesticdivasintraining.blogspot.com/2012/10/jim-n-nicks-cheese-biscuits-copy-cat.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;">this</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">,
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thoughts. The people have spoken and they obviously want more Duck Dynasty!
Maybe we should have been the Duck Dynasty Divas instead of Domestic Divas?
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