Weekend Steals & Deals | Black Friday Edition

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />Good morning!  We're back from a day spent with two families filled with food, food and more food.   And a sweet new nephew who's still got all his fresh new baby chub that you just want to devour.   The food was delicious (Barefoot Contessa's <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/sour-cream-coffee-cake-recipe.html">sour cream coffee cake</a> doesn't disappoint and this recipe for <a href="http://www.evilshenanigans.com/2012/03/creamy-chili-con-queso/">queso</a> turned out great as one of our appetizers).  My brother made the best omelets and my sis-n-law did all the heavy lifting for the big turkey dinner.  It's all so good, but I'm stuffed!  We'll have leftovers for days, which is okay in my book.  How was your day?  Did you end up in stretchy pants too?  I'll be wearing my comfy pajamas all day as I get started on my Christmas decorations.  :)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />But, I know many of you will be partaking in the Black Friday holiday sales and let me tell you, there are some good deals to be had!  I wouldn't brave the crowds, but shopping from the comfort of my couch with a cup of coffee may be in my future.  I went online to check out the sales and picked out some of my favorite steals and deals this week.  I did a little shopping of my own last week and my two faves are this <a href="http://bit.ly/1xITZFy">faux fur infinity scarf</a> and the <a href="http://bit.ly/1AQ3OZH">beautiful tee</a> that is so soft and a perfect gift for your friend (or yourself;) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOZe_9TiRrCbVIh8kskAKxdu-l672PlaEvu_gKYiZZYilDcC2JCkfL43y6RGvKQMDa2Qz8MoWxOjVKrYkGYxmwZmhLMyWBfXExv5rKYCIydnlRGCKK3ELDacNNJqvdoGbhV9Pb03rHeji/s1600/Faux+Fur+Scarf+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOZe_9TiRrCbVIh8kskAKxdu-l672PlaEvu_gKYiZZYilDcC2JCkfL43y6RGvKQMDa2Qz8MoWxOjVKrYkGYxmwZmhLMyWBfXExv5rKYCIydnlRGCKK3ELDacNNJqvdoGbhV9Pb03rHeji/s1600/Faux+Fur+Scarf+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1xITZFy">faux fur infinity scarf </a>($20) | midi rings (similar <a href="http://bit.ly/11w7tLS">here</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/1HHjLlF">here</a>)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGR6agMgAWjGJnA2-LzgrmFn53i3gyZbst8s0ivsk-C4PEZhyknOLNqcVC8otM_f-ghaIFJlXEvO1UDnhXx9WCdfR5xbiRqmvQq45UkjYnnJVg9gXHqxwS_7cf-IWffY0We-G2OT8Fo5By/s1600/beautiful+top+Honey+We're%2BHome%2Bdetail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGR6agMgAWjGJnA2-LzgrmFn53i3gyZbst8s0ivsk-C4PEZhyknOLNqcVC8otM_f-ghaIFJlXEvO1UDnhXx9WCdfR5xbiRqmvQq45UkjYnnJVg9gXHqxwS_7cf-IWffY0We-G2OT8Fo5By/s1600/beautiful+top+Honey+We're%2BHome%2Bdetail.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1AQ3OZH">beautiful top</a> ($12.50, <strike>$25</strike>)</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlPLkFZ-YW6pQQ-ny8I6uvQF9WhpLTrmgt1O7aQCjC2CJ2o73VhQ74k9CzXmf1w7RUZ9SGMZuSw3eCFcqg4RDnqzlr58ol6EpEILFeRO1J0EnUMxY1dPJhFYrmcr6Ej1pJXA3G4Rkr6jm/s1600/Beautiful+top+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlPLkFZ-YW6pQQ-ny8I6uvQF9WhpLTrmgt1O7aQCjC2CJ2o73VhQ74k9CzXmf1w7RUZ9SGMZuSw3eCFcqg4RDnqzlr58ol6EpEILFeRO1J0EnUMxY1dPJhFYrmcr6Ej1pJXA3G4Rkr6jm/s1600/Beautiful+top+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1sppUYO">distressed jean</a> ($62) | <a href="http://bit.ly/1w7r7WW">bootie</a> ($99.90, <strike>$138.95</strike>)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Y'all know I love a striped shirt.  This one is a steal!  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHlBYKsUkr2-4nURW_PAOvHZn6cMakZrzkkZNJwaaHfznSwWA1U5AdIBCGRqbiqYviWrtF9eaLU928zmHBpeLuXXLx_v5MAC1eI-KRw55OpbwM7dzU5Yg-pix0RhyRiXTgUgot1PneCXER/s1600/striped+shirt+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHlBYKsUkr2-4nURW_PAOvHZn6cMakZrzkkZNJwaaHfznSwWA1U5AdIBCGRqbiqYviWrtF9eaLU928zmHBpeLuXXLx_v5MAC1eI-KRw55OpbwM7dzU5Yg-pix0RhyRiXTgUgot1PneCXER/s1600/striped+shirt+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/142nsmI">striped 3/4 top</a> ($8.50, <strike>$49.50</strike>) | <a href="http://bit.ly/1AXFO5X">Kendra Scott Rayne pendant necklace</a> ($68, <strike>$80</strike>)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I'd love to hear about what you picked up for a steal during these Black Friday sales.  Let me know in the comments!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9AqNeeKI7LTggmXXlsXjJUUzO78-rz4ligXDwhVHj65phKP0xvQZWNP1y1-lkWENxJe3jL67VzZL4o8DIe4E3gySCUKFYc30M0gOiKBcz0g4zlE8XLP1XXRY0bs8PQxf34uPS-QTxzqK/s1600/black+friday+weekend+steals+&+deals+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9AqNeeKI7LTggmXXlsXjJUUzO78-rz4ligXDwhVHj65phKP0xvQZWNP1y1-lkWENxJe3jL67VzZL4o8DIe4E3gySCUKFYc30M0gOiKBcz0g4zlE8XLP1XXRY0bs8PQxf34uPS-QTxzqK/s1600/black+friday+weekend+steals+&+deals+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><br /><b style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1okZjyF" style="color: #ff9999; text-decoration: none;">ANN TAYLOR</a></b><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">:  5<b>0% off your entire order.  Use code THANKS</b></span></span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"> - FREE shipping on $175 or more & $8.95 flat rate shipping.  Ends 11/29 at 3am.</span></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="415607"><br /><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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Weekend Steals & Deals | Black Friday Edition

Good morning!  We're back from a day spent with two families filled with food, food and more food.   And a sweet new nephew who's still got all his fresh new baby chub that you just want to devour.   The food was delicious (Barefoot Contessa's sour cream coffee cake doesn't disappoint and this recip…

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Wardrobe Wednesday - Outfits Lately

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Hi friends!  Are you getting all those last-minute Thanksgiving preparations done?  Today, I'm cooking up some dishes to take to Thanksgiving brunch at my parents (sour cream coffee cake) and a late lunch at my sis-n-law's house (jalepeno creamed corn, ham and cheese sliders, chile con queso).   I feel stretchy pants coming on.  :) Then, we need to get a new Christmas tree- I pulled ours out and after 7 years, it's finally seen it's last day. Hopefully, you get a little time off to spend with your friends and family and a break from work!  I've been home with my son this week, but last week was super busy. I don't dress up to go to an office anymore, but I still love fashion and I like to look pulled together (most days!).  It's been cold here, so I've been keeping warm with pants, vests, and scarves.  Here's a look at outfits lately.</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />For a casual running around day, I adore this <a href="http://bit.ly/1AQ2vtB">'lovebird' sweater</a>.  I got an xs, but if you got it a little on the roomier side, it would be cute to layer another top underneath. </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBKOByAMh7E39NRNeQeA_Wu3Ssurezj-4e3WzSfe1LYbHt9p7APGvlRU1e2kObEdL1aXBfy-34TvtlFvlze0Il4LcpPYrEAfU-8jUxwiIylbaG43Xf0vpMWtgIun3iEUd-fWnFdsqUV4I/s1600/Love+Bird+Shirt+Honey+We're%2BHome.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBKOByAMh7E39NRNeQeA_Wu3Ssurezj-4e3WzSfe1LYbHt9p7APGvlRU1e2kObEdL1aXBfy-34TvtlFvlze0Il4LcpPYrEAfU-8jUxwiIylbaG43Xf0vpMWtgIun3iEUd-fWnFdsqUV4I/s1600/Love+Bird+Shirt+Honey+We're%2BHome.1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1AQ2vtB">lovebird sweater</a> </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSat6GobOLKHeI4ZdO0bh04A7FqjC4Mg4G1bH7Fnv7CHQt-NwazcacKY3dRmJPKBTFMw75vLozF9cA4NIOqenUap1lfyZV1MDKpo-p9YkLnPdSRJTwVFrjkBae0NNLQIS17UaMd0wBeJ_L/s1600/Love+Bird+Top+Honey+We're%2BHome%2B3..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSat6GobOLKHeI4ZdO0bh04A7FqjC4Mg4G1bH7Fnv7CHQt-NwazcacKY3dRmJPKBTFMw75vLozF9cA4NIOqenUap1lfyZV1MDKpo-p9YkLnPdSRJTwVFrjkBae0NNLQIS17UaMd0wBeJ_L/s1600/Love+Bird+Top+Honey+We're%2BHome%2B3..jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The heart on the back is a cute detail.  Would be cute to show it off with a messy top knot. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjcs_Pgo7fnhXI4H0Q4gVM0j5QpjJj3o6mLCcIFvRv5FS3yZolH5bjQUggutahB6EdWEDoNxr_8TKSUmU9qgSEhf278PXD4fVK4Y1krGB0g2EhyTud105UVjKk2XaZxTFkcOop72JYZoD/s1600/lovebird+top+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjcs_Pgo7fnhXI4H0Q4gVM0j5QpjJj3o6mLCcIFvRv5FS3yZolH5bjQUggutahB6EdWEDoNxr_8TKSUmU9qgSEhf278PXD4fVK4Y1krGB0g2EhyTud105UVjKk2XaZxTFkcOop72JYZoD/s1600/lovebird+top+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;">My camo pants are old from GAP, but you can find similar <a href="http://bit.ly/1qThMQJ">here</a>.  They are a perfect 'neutral' pant that you can wear so much with.  I'm still loving these flat, comfy <a href="http://bit.ly/110FSSR">tall grey boots</a>.  My chunky scarf is also old, here's one </span><a href="http://bit.ly/1uHIlgK" style="text-align: start;">similar</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />Puffy vests are on heavy rotation around here.  I think my red and mint ones are my favorite.  The mint is just such a pretty color and kind of unexpected around the holidays.  <a href="http://bit.ly/1pm3f4R">Old Navy</a> has the best prices/quality vests I've seen in awhile.  Lots of colors and sizes to choose from.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRpxNMrJwpjgj8fvGXFKlE0W2JSoeLFz8Y1W5nNK-TBMOU9VBvsVWtzJPPVKmhOC7-e8xGssZI6Z7j69NlgkKBjXKx6SzOjLLz0QdlgSp3l8QM6YZhdc43EOLDPQSoYRoN85Iz6SF57mx/s1600/Mint+Vest+Honey+We're%2BHome.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRpxNMrJwpjgj8fvGXFKlE0W2JSoeLFz8Y1W5nNK-TBMOU9VBvsVWtzJPPVKmhOC7-e8xGssZI6Z7j69NlgkKBjXKx6SzOjLLz0QdlgSp3l8QM6YZhdc43EOLDPQSoYRoN85Iz6SF57mx/s1600/Mint+Vest+Honey+We're%2BHome.1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1pm3f4R" style="text-align: start;">mint puffy vest</a><span style="text-align: start;"> | </span><a href="http://bit.ly/1AQ2vtB" style="text-align: start;">star shirt</a><span style="text-align: start;"> | </span><a href="http://bit.ly/1sppD8h" style="text-align: start;">black pants</a><span style="text-align: start;"> | </span><a href="http://bit.ly/1w7r7WW" style="text-align: start;">booties</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbcDLhpIz5fL7yYLLGALvXfGgIk7WdVoltjzXTYUGtzNnehl0OcKJ1vwPBZlcRmvRd_V5fJjGfR-fUYQ3oZ49SZOrGn4j6S50_2WCWWC9Uhi-OTaCVo4IG8Yi3DUZgyT678dLfazENSD2g/s1600/Mint+Vest+Honey+We're%2BHome.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbcDLhpIz5fL7yYLLGALvXfGgIk7WdVoltjzXTYUGtzNnehl0OcKJ1vwPBZlcRmvRd_V5fJjGfR-fUYQ3oZ49SZOrGn4j6S50_2WCWWC9Uhi-OTaCVo4IG8Yi3DUZgyT678dLfazENSD2g/s1600/Mint+Vest+Honey+We're%2BHome.3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1sppD8h">black pants</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1w7r7WW">booties</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/10YtSAW">watch</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/11112Ah">bracelet </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCxssMlW8ysfkQXdsGQnuaCp9SqfiKR_aZ_9sT32aKWntSQGpAG0hyphenhyphenA6x3IDiK0D9F7yolXRF4rBg84Acg308EV7uFt3hARS1dkG16WYHrdG8Rv2G2k_0VWCE-JYwmfG8PwAA76Mo_r7h/s1600/Mint+Vest+Honey+We're%2BHome.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCxssMlW8ysfkQXdsGQnuaCp9SqfiKR_aZ_9sT32aKWntSQGpAG0hyphenhyphenA6x3IDiK0D9F7yolXRF4rBg84Acg308EV7uFt3hARS1dkG16WYHrdG8Rv2G2k_0VWCE-JYwmfG8PwAA76Mo_r7h/s1600/Mint+Vest+Honey+We're%2BHome.2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />I ordered this <a href="http://bit.ly/1xA3wAh">star button-down shirt from Ann Taylor</a>, but I love it even more in person.  How sweet are those tiny stars? And bonus, it's 40% off. The <a href="http://bit.ly/1ARmvH8">necklace</a> is Stella & Dot, but it's one of those necklaces you can wear multiple ways because there are different strands. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />I'm seriously in love with this <a href="http://bit.ly/14C2vPJ">faux fur vest</a> that my friend <a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/2014/10/saturday-shopping-faux-fur-vest.html">Courtney</a> told me about.  We are both on the petite side, although she's got about 7 inches on me.  I'm in an XS and she got the Medium.  I've worn it on a date night with a black and white striped top and again to a school function last week.  The <a href="http://bit.ly/1sppD8h">black pants</a> are the same that I wore with the mint vest- it's hard to tell but they have a stripe detail on the side that makes them a little more special.  They are a skinny pant, love them with <a href="http://bit.ly/1w7r7WW">booties</a>. </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyGTAimbWbe1Au675lZOeCmHAhRZgU-qJgCNKFwX5jI0yAECUp1XHkBU4JjfDkgancpx2wikMkM-ITHp_ZsGpQw_Nap75-xzXv6DWmt6Bi-5ZEj3pLOZrP80iMvPoxlkx0Lmh3PqT5pHN/s1600/Furry+Vest+Honey+We're%2BHome%2B1..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVyGTAimbWbe1Au675lZOeCmHAhRZgU-qJgCNKFwX5jI0yAECUp1XHkBU4JjfDkgancpx2wikMkM-ITHp_ZsGpQw_Nap75-xzXv6DWmt6Bi-5ZEj3pLOZrP80iMvPoxlkx0Lmh3PqT5pHN/s1600/Furry+Vest+Honey+We're%2BHome%2B1..jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1xA4f4C" style="text-align: start;">tie neck blouse</a><span style="text-align: start;"> | </span><a href="http://bit.ly/14C2vPJ" style="text-align: start;">furry vest</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1sppD8h">black pants</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I didn't get a good shot of this blouse, but it's fantastic.  And also 40% off.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwqMPutbg9UsACSTZ6wBIajnXVAdgviSeQluJQzNVsL_6MSsQEJlKynZI7hguX-dLKerdCjJpc_PfKuwWwVM6htrrI0AIxfBrt4L55Be8y1lRpZ6js9OteAJWF4y3MtF8ubCMb2-EUldk/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-25+21.25.23.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwqMPutbg9UsACSTZ6wBIajnXVAdgviSeQluJQzNVsL_6MSsQEJlKynZI7hguX-dLKerdCjJpc_PfKuwWwVM6htrrI0AIxfBrt4L55Be8y1lRpZ6js9OteAJWF4y3MtF8ubCMb2-EUldk/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-25+21.25.23.png" width="595" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7dKBEPOgXOYfXyyRaIlTGPCZ7CCfaySxAG1CBduX8-k_Z_v_AQy9tyaLkl6LnkIEqqQ7ExT8MQ4NV4Qjlo2mBTzE5ByYPuOUNp78fL0h5cvphGI-jPchUV1zDnEv6Fx_G8IhPzXDg0vw/s1600/Red+Top+and+Scarf+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7dKBEPOgXOYfXyyRaIlTGPCZ7CCfaySxAG1CBduX8-k_Z_v_AQy9tyaLkl6LnkIEqqQ7ExT8MQ4NV4Qjlo2mBTzE5ByYPuOUNp78fL0h5cvphGI-jPchUV1zDnEv6Fx_G8IhPzXDg0vw/s1600/Red+Top+and+Scarf+Honey+We're%2BHome.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1Fq9F4J">red top</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1qCFikQ">gloves</a> | looks like my <a href="http://bit.ly/1AQ3biA">scarf</a> is sold out :( similar <a href="http://bit.ly/15sTWqV">here</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/1F9cvLu">here</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />I've been asked about red lips lately, so I wanted to share my current go-to red lipstick- it's Mac Red (which is so old I should probably toss it), but I found a similar color, <a href="http://bit.ly/1rraBj9">Salon Rouge</a>. A bold lip looks good this time of year.  Don't be afraid to try it.  I needed a little convincing too, but now I'm into it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />Ok, back to cooking.  In pajamas and no makeup! ;) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="409536"><br /><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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Wardrobe Wednesday - Outfits Lately

Hi friends!  Are you getting all those last-minute Thanksgiving preparations done?  Today, I'm cooking up some dishes to take to Thanksgiving brunch at my parents (sour cream coffee cake) and a late lunch at my sis-n-law's house (jalepeno creamed corn, ham and cheese sliders, chile con queso).   I f…

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Thankful Banner

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />We're just two days away from our Thanksgiving holiday and I'm thinking so much about y'all.  As I was getting a jump start on my grocery shopping yesterday (and the store was already getting crazy- on Monday!), I was wondering about you getting your shopping done and feeling like we are probably experiencing so many of the same things right now.  Planning menus, making lists, grocery shopping, trying to get the house in order, trying not to feel overwhelmed with too much to do in too little time.  I remember working full-time and just looking forward to the time off!  Many of you are doing that right now too, I'm sure.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />This time of year tends to get me all sentimental and reflective, so I wanted to tell you how much your support of this blog and your readership over the last several years has meant to me.  If it weren't for you, writing this blog wouldn't be half as fun.  Seriously.   Many of you have read since the beginning and it feels like we've grown up together.  It's been great to connect with you and bounce ideas off of and <span style="color: #ea9999;">I just appreciate you so much</span>.  It can be scary to open up and share so much of your life over the web, but you have made me feel welcomed and supported.  So here's a big ole' thank you and hug from me in Houston to you, wherever you may be reading this. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSMoCGMdPqXKMvfO5MNhJTGdUd2pNXzfqNwawdFdnt0q4DHJwQeEq8vPqEkNRYdrnOL9407D55QRR0MoJdhOiTpSAb3Y5ueytTTvc8eKuUCc21Jo5Zksqq_T6eYxTP8IBR25YX5_lfjh0/s1600/Thankful+Banner+Honey+We're%2BHome.1111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSMoCGMdPqXKMvfO5MNhJTGdUd2pNXzfqNwawdFdnt0q4DHJwQeEq8vPqEkNRYdrnOL9407D55QRR0MoJdhOiTpSAb3Y5ueytTTvc8eKuUCc21Jo5Zksqq_T6eYxTP8IBR25YX5_lfjh0/s1600/Thankful+Banner+Honey+We're%2BHome.1111.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/11/thankful-banner.html#more">Read more »</a>

Thankful Banner

We're just two days away from our Thanksgiving holiday and I'm thinking so much about y'all.  As I was getting a jump start on my grocery shopping yesterday (and the store was already getting crazy- on Monday!), I was wondering about you getting your shopping done and feeling like we are probably ex…

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Calling All Coffee Lovers - Nespresso Review & Sale

<span style="text-align: justify;">If you are a coffee lover, or know someone who is, you'll probably appreciate this post.  It's a review of the </span><span style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://bit.ly/1AMOvlc" target="_blank">Nespresso VertuoLine and Aeroccino+ Milk Frother</a> that I've been trying out for the past week or so, and I give it two thumbs up.  </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Those who know me know that I'm a huge coffee drinker.  I'm the type of person who, at night before bed, is already looking forward to that first cup of coffee in the morning.  It's bad I know, but it's truly a delight for me.  </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />I've tried lots of different kinds of coffee and coffee makers, so when I was asked to review the  Nespresso VertuoLine and Aeroccino+ Milk Frother, I was pretty excited, but I've become somewhat of a coffee snob, so I was prepared to give my honest feedback. A great cup of coffee is a thing to enjoy and savor, but a bad cup of coffee is so disappointing.  I've heard of Nespresso and have friends who love theirs - they rave about the pods and the convenience of the machine, but I'd never tried it for myself.  I didn't even really understand what the pods were or how they worked.  After trying out the Nespresso for myself, I can honestly say I love it! </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />First of all, it's small and compact, fitting perfectly on our kitchen countertop, leaving lots of room for other things.  As a person for whom organization and kitchen decor is important, this little Nespresso machine fits our home perfectly.  It's actually a <i>cute</i> and sleek coffee maker.  </div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2bnTMywWBXkO6ItnH_JgYSEyNzXPWUzTNSwwUSUq2rDnDenWikGkVoFLCUJkoF_xzBKSFM8CrBf-fdmGHCgZdln_QjAWbnn_2FxFiq5Siza6GD19OOLnKvbuDNBBnvDLcaubjVZ0MI8e/s1600/Nespresso+Honey+We're%2BHome.1008.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilT5UhKD3KgUSDD4Jzq-9nSJubkDzUUjLtS2RGTtZ9NC2xjNxbZ29JqGivhwRZbkdwUBofQNIfWff-sTd3gDJDRaJu_d0ocUDWiVbRnnuPDje2CBxAs3yRsv4bFE4owW1mXwEg6QnfSIb2/s1600/Nespresso+Honey+We're%2BHome.971.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />The <a href="http://bit.ly/1AMOvlc" target="_blank">Nespresso</a> is a single-serve coffee and espresso maker that prepares the perfect serving at the touch of a button. The coffee and espresso comes in capsules (pods) and are color-coded to distinguish between the different flavors and caffeinated vs. decaf.  This machine uses Nespresso VertuoLine pods only- not the Nespresso OriginalLine pods.  I keep mine in a large bowl right next to the machine. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTtumRXFup8JxHn3OKkB5AHmr3NQlUt7hn1cZsH4VN9w-GkTAWSLbUH8MUH1dfY89VdGl3asxi1ftgwytLH1kgOTMRHxKhAmUyFdZO9otbQj4POsJgAXUY3k3Qz4hz7ExqKcXG84MZHtYY/s1600/Nespresso+Honey+We're%2BHome.1012.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />So far, I like the blue pods the best (Odacio), but all of the flavors I've sampled are awesome.  Here's the variety they have to choose from: </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Nespresso offers 12 capsule varieties including 8 large cup coffees (8 oz.):</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Stormio – Rich and Strong</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Odacio – Bold and Lively </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Melozio – Smooth and Balanced</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Elvazio – Delicate and Fruity</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Hazelino – Hazelnut Flavor</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Vanizio – Vanilla Flavor</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Decaffeinato – Round and Malty</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Half Caffeinato – Sweet and Velvety</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />And 4 espresso varieties (1.35 oz):</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Diavolito – Highly Intense</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Altissio – Full Bodied and Creamy</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Voltesso – Sweet and Light</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />- Decaffeinato Intenso – Dense Flavor</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5oDsx47mEREZJzp1RIiCKF4kh5Yn3VJ08VYGjQb2nfOaK9hdz3u7n1Ttuh1M4jVjQCFc7M7_jG3cwFXfED17L0NgvIgRKt4gMQ2GY48g5suBs3Qz3TL-s6ig8jsbPzvGh1iB5FHN82hN/s1600/Nespresso.1002.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />To purchase more pods, you can: 1) go to Nespresso.com; 2) go to the retail finder page using your zip code; or 3) call the Nespresso Club customer service line at 800-562-1465. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />With this machine, it's nice that you can see exactly how much water you have in the unit before you make your coffee.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pnhtQEij9ccE8gObnalcTtDL3GkJjNAXedudgfIGzGse-caPSQrn1PVjICuz-1fp3KWuIOpaOCr6kO4Y9F1aOtYB5QkP5mkKrHB-IRu1i8bXhN12WFmd6hK9RI0KsUMaX9cMCv6eb96M/s1600/Nespresso.994.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />And it couldn't be easier to use.  You just choose your coffee or espresso flavor, insert the pod, close the top and turn the lever to the left, then press start.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAVdKVPJv4cRJNEZYlb_sI68bRUUNJ4NxD9xhMIMLqzkH5zzylEUZqeaucknwzmaCAbUFB4CcSOONS4I4b8pYCT3uyFRS-rxewpe-R-goxMJxZm1TQ0V5pyPVPzknizh_YUSGWJDIC7rL/s1600/Nespresso+Honey+We're%2BHome%2Bhow-to.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />When you open the lid, the pod will automatically eject into the capsule container. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaxJrZrLEzd6POLCCQBh8tkyYVxyVT70VsrJgltERh4_-UehJrVGc-9_xNLJJrZKfu20ps0ndsYQro3oOemMNjPzQB5bpTZgRauvAg5Iv9YC5kVCDRbPRNEGJAC_xZ_3yZEB6HzTXLLP__/s1600/Nespresso+empty.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />And the coffee tastes delicious!  Seriously!  Oh boy, come to mama!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCM4cF6q2C9vEk5297Pf4pUasme0qtVpGwyV3dYxYCOrgbnc1XDWbE__VANBvtUb4d95NituU5PBYsJ4MTIDGXD04jt8s1NyIGPCnHjMy8FydORy78lN3z4iC72MIk_8vLyCxUGMPjLwVU/s1600/Nespresso+Honey+We're%2BHome.1017.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Curling up with a magazine and cup of coffee on the weekends is blissful.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffeMgd4Am8a-bJHSafv_jARyL56sWfV1Mr7OaRDv8AXFjyQE9vxOorLSrAg_pdd3wDnEKEUahvrIhMu_YPgGnEA2k1JmNk5vw8EOMPbgswGMt2nq1l7TRTNQto9X4QQAjDpQ5vOl2FqG7/s1600/Nespresso+Honey+We're%2BHome.1045.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />In the winter months especially, I also love to make a hot cocoa in the evenings.  You can use the Aeroccino+ Milk Frother not just for cappuccino and lattes, but for hot cocoa as well.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGNjm34NEASMHD2CVdYMGFgbiYcH2t30E1H_UqlAlR5w15s_Qg9p5t-MBbom5cjYPW-lSPJ85_lrKsqu4BSzTWIhjkXFTCz2cNsGkzwp6XZVKewFneTDXhzOMls2jyj03hjp8omZwQkb2/s1600/Nespresso+Hot+Cocoa.1052.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />You just pour the milk into the frother to the fill line inside, close the lid, and push the start button.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLluzDcCHBgeX5UfPNHRI7X8V1ZmS48p5rNOt-VFbUHoRUNydtDCzFavLuA6Yf3WeHrHwq3KLrSRQWJYYt3FGeHTAU7VemQN0PMxl_oMLxSHcs8Xf_1UHunpdHWtXztoJZavfPS9m3Iky/s1600/Nespresso+Review+Honey+We're%2BHome.1055.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefMm-XzxeC_0JDCkHSpQGSljLwoNZuDI9NiJUjUnEoOVvOxORR7508QSKBIjxiDNAKRd-hANIKptjdZLyD1oe3FnNY9iw-3ZOlD7FysC6UrEOpnjF2hvufk3hORXaeptp5qxLzbKUhepX/s1600/Nespresso+Review+Honey+We're%2BHome.1056.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />For hot milk, it takes about two minutes to heat and froth.  But, you can also choose cold froth by holding the start button for two seconds.  I like the Private Selection brand cocoa powder for hot cocoa. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIBGOb0X8k0VjoQn4HyNpes8G-oj1V0xo2VTt_-TUIgxp56R4FFtBwlQFMMny-fUOlxGgmpo_I5XY-8xAn0NYrkuAH_hwNjYjO_xRzMtJdIZP_BJQdEdInVybfTCBN7sAUsvr5TtbGOgw/s1600/Nespresso+Review+Honey+We're%2BHome.1058.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />When the Aeroccino+ Milk Frother is finished frothing the milk, I use a spoon to hold back the froth and pour the hot milk into the cup.  Then, mix in the cocoa powder and stir until it's all dissolved. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6HS5Oo21lca8NpZDH-oo8ldD35dQSoeWW-NuLr8UxpbH8hWlU-w3Pn8nFuGzZp8500-_Y30lm3xtOQ0tn4WEYgzST2zaMPfcMPdU63R7D3QIplSuC_EWA8QrtiuSEB6lkU6WAgaBUxvW/s1600/Nespresso+Review+Honey+We're%2BHome.1070.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Finally, top with the warm froth.  And you have a delicious, frothy hot cocoa. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://ooh.li/dfb57bd"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiScrVOXPD9ajiM_q-fu9uLKBAsh07420Z7cVgDa4S_lmIIWCBbQk5CcjdVov1k_nCyHKdkQFda37JeyQqKqONkWUEE-brIeVvL2RywZBI3nePGWK_DnCbstnLcaxbnhqktIddyF7rYFC0e/s1600/Nespresso+Review+Honey+We're%2BHome.1084.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />Just in time for <a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-decor-at-our-house.html" target="_blank">the holidays</a>!  I'm excited to have friends and family over because I love to offer coffee, but sometimes people decline if they feel like you'll be making an entire pot just for them.  This way, the pods make it so simple to brew someone a fresh cup of coffee or espresso with zero effort.  And you know it will be perfect every time.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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If you are a coffee lover, or know someone who is, you'll probably appreciate this post.  It's a review of the Nespresso VertuoLine and Aeroccino+ Milk Frother that I've been trying out for the past week or so, and I give it two thumbs up.  Those who know me know that I'm a huge coffee drinker.  I'm…

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Weekend Steals & Deals + Fall/Winter Outfits

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />A few girlfriends and I got together last night and were chatting about how some of us are Today Show girls, while others prefer Good Morning America.  Do you fall into one of those categories?  I'm a Today Show girl and have been watching it as long as I can remember.  I put it on each morning and listen to it while I'm getting ready.  I always pay close attention to Al's weather report and think about y'all as he shows how the U.S. is doing in terms of temperature.  It seems like most parts of the U.S. are feeling the cold lately.  Houston went from "I hope it gets cold soon" to "holy sh*t, it's cold!" in about two days.  Of course, we enjoy getting to bust out some of our cold weather clothes.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_43a7wrN4pUe7sWiXfE7TYXllyl5Irt44jXAAAOpZ3bKAAQ8Rsx2pRo0j_wnecHXuJgc5xByDmhDJbRA0ygrDXSaA-10nA01_wO29kqC0_O0WHAU9cU6_oOmYJUIS7JGKc7AXXfYpzSLh/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-19+23.24.12.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_43a7wrN4pUe7sWiXfE7TYXllyl5Irt44jXAAAOpZ3bKAAQ8Rsx2pRo0j_wnecHXuJgc5xByDmhDJbRA0ygrDXSaA-10nA01_wO29kqC0_O0WHAU9cU6_oOmYJUIS7JGKc7AXXfYpzSLh/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-19+23.24.12.png"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="text-align: start;">This <a href="http://bit.ly/1wg9AMh">perfect v-neck tee</a> comes in a ton of colors and ranges from only $5.50 - $9.  </span><span style="text-align: justify;">My </span><a href="http://bit.ly/1t0wmXp" style="text-align: justify;">1969 GAP legging jean</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> is a go-to I wear all the time.  Because I like them so much (they are stretchy and super comfy), I have them in two sizes (24 and 25) depending on if I've been eating too much ice-cream.  You know you like your jeans when you buy them in two sizes. ;)  These tall black boots are old from DSW (Audrey Brooke), but I think this pair is the most </span><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/si2bmpz4e" style="text-align: start;">similar</a> at the same price. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMhA3ih26qRCvGY5TGkH0r1dfvt1kGvrYr5fv5DwTnZeq84K06cI11s5sfzs3S66bgC7657-uTpq8zsqyKn9wu4rz6igBxBb483ITTxZOX-Fd6HB8wnOWtwGBHeeXJ_PkeY7gXK1j-ixC/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-19+23.25.25.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMhA3ih26qRCvGY5TGkH0r1dfvt1kGvrYr5fv5DwTnZeq84K06cI11s5sfzs3S66bgC7657-uTpq8zsqyKn9wu4rz6igBxBb483ITTxZOX-Fd6HB8wnOWtwGBHeeXJ_PkeY7gXK1j-ixC/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-19+23.25.25.png"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2014/11/weekend-steals-deals-fallwinter-outfits.html#more">Read more »</a>

Weekend Steals & Deals + Fall/Winter Outfits

A few girlfriends and I got together last night and were chatting about how some of us are Today Show girls, while others prefer Good Morning America.  Do you fall into one of those categories?  I'm a Today Show girl and have been watching it as long as I can remember.  I put it on each morning and …

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Holiday Gift Guide | Stocking Stuffers for Her Under $50

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Although it could be argued that it's too soon for a holiday gift guide, I know some people like to get a head-start on their gift shopping (I'm one of those), and I'm especially fond of looking for presents for my girlfriends!  They are the easiest to shop for and you don't have to spend a lot to show you care with a little something special.  The only problem I foresee is perhaps the, "one for you, one for me" syndrome.  I'm completely guilty of this!  If fact, that iPhone case might have to be mine soon.  ;) </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMAqYqDnEfxFeqZJ9DrE5s7AGJP7ajfzM1D_Yn7733FaapoTeQT0Oczwo0Lg3K3vv1Hi_FaAdL0HhPNMjsUUTHSrIYFl6MtTP03LJrLyO-Ofc1eJReGuaS9SDL_5mndcJRHntrQv9Laob/s1600/Holiday+Gift+Guide+Stocking+Stuffers+for+Her+Under+$50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMAqYqDnEfxFeqZJ9DrE5s7AGJP7ajfzM1D_Yn7733FaapoTeQT0Oczwo0Lg3K3vv1Hi_FaAdL0HhPNMjsUUTHSrIYFl6MtTP03LJrLyO-Ofc1eJReGuaS9SDL_5mndcJRHntrQv9Laob/s1600/Holiday+Gift+Guide+Stocking+Stuffers+for+Her+Under+$50.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />___________</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />1 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1Ajr0y3">Kate Spade Notepads, set of 2</a> ($12)  Who doesn't love a pretty notebook? I love that it comes in a set of two so you don't have to choose between the floral or stripe.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />2 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1Ajfhj2">Kate Spade Teardrop Earrings</a> ($28.80)  These gorgeous earrings are 40% off and I'm afraid they'll sell out fast.  But, they also come in a gorgeous <a href="http://bit.ly/14Oyw76">clear, black, or tortoise</a> for $48.   </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />3 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1AjdECb">Lolita Floral iPhone case </a>($35) This case is for the iPhone 6, but it also comes in <a href="http://bit.ly/1AjdECb">6+</a>. I also love this <a href="http://bit.ly/1AkLjvf">gold scalloped iPhone case</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />4 | <a href="http://bit.ly/1F52ssz">Trio of Michael Kors Fragrances</a> ($40)  Fragrances can be tough, but I've gotten lots of compliments on Michael Kors scents and with three in the package, your friend can switch them up for different occasions. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />5 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1uSL7jn">Clarins Mineral Eye Shadow Palette</a> ($42)  A lot of women won't splurge for department store makeup, but they really enjoy receiving it as a gift.  This palette is too good with the colors inside and shiny gold case.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />6 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1BO8ZK8">Essie Nail Polish, mini 4-pack</a> ($17)  She'll wear these colors all year long and think of you fondly each time.  I received something similar from a Secret Santa years ago and still use it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />7 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1Ajox6U">Super Pleated Infinity Scarf</a> ($28)  This scarf looks so luxurious, but is a great price.  It also comes in black, grey, blue or red. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />8 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1xQizH8">Tech Earmuffs </a>($35)  How cool are these that you can listen to your iPod while out and about and staying warm?!  Perfect for the runner, dog walker, or traveler. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />9 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1uzfOZv">North Face Reversible Beanie</a> ($30) How adorable is this beanie?!  Pink and coral is one of my favorite color combos.  But it also comes in black. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />10 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1ypXfrg">Mason Jar Candle "Just How Good Do I Have to Be?"</a> ($16) A good candle is also something a lot of people won't buy for themselves, but will definitely enjoy as a gift.  This one is large enough to last a long time and comes in other cute, cheeky sayings. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />11 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1ypSqOW">Cally Slipper</a> ($38.95) I'm obsessed with wearing slippers around the house right now and trust me, aside from a long foot massage, this is the best thing you can get for a woman's feet.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />12 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1uxuwAn">Michael Kors Fingerless Gloves</a> ($48) Keep warm with the use of your fingers for your phone.  That gold detail keep the knit gloves from looking too frumpy. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />13 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1Hms1aB">Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss Set</a> ($30)  These are my favorite lip glosses.  I bought a set like this for myself last year and I'm still using them.  I wear them alone or over lipstick for some sheen. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />14 |  <a href="http://bit.ly/1ypVsm3">Butter Nail Lacquer Limited Edition Set</a> ($39)  This set looks and feels very glamorous.  Perfect for the holidays, but she'll wear the gorgeous pink and grey throughout the year I'm sure.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKLTDbC2K69gJQq_Z79snZHV1J6cE5mNCixogmUH0THFQI9sFLXSGP1tuQwSmJQHlMQ7xJGwGjSxQdq3Bmd5IYMfeVVZI9m5Ih3-erW29vkJZ7BJmgyPsOFwuKrKpGD-p1k2BrqyYk_cn/s1600/Stocking+Stuffers+for+Her+Under+$50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKLTDbC2K69gJQq_Z79snZHV1J6cE5mNCixogmUH0THFQI9sFLXSGP1tuQwSmJQHlMQ7xJGwGjSxQdq3Bmd5IYMfeVVZI9m5Ih3-erW29vkJZ7BJmgyPsOFwuKrKpGD-p1k2BrqyYk_cn/s1600/Stocking+Stuffers+for+Her+Under+$50.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666;">So tell me, are you cataloging gift ideas now, waiting until after Thanksgiving, or do you prefer the thrill of the last-minute hunt? </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><i><span style="color: #f4cccc;">*affiliate links used</span></i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br />

Holiday Gift Guide | Stocking Stuffers for Her Under $50

Although it could be argued that it's too soon for a holiday gift guide, I know some people like to get a head-start on their gift shopping (I'm one of those), and I'm especially fond of looking for presents for my girlfriends!  They are the easiest to shop for and you don't have to spend a lot to s…

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Thanksgiving Planning & Preparations

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />We're edging closer to Thanksgiving and I'm getting excited!  My son has the whole week off school, so it will be great to get to spend that extra time together and lounge around in pajamas longer than usual. We don't have any plans for the beginning of the week, but we'll probably have friends over (especially kids whose parents have to head to the office).  Are your kids out that long? </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />I mentioned earlier that we'll be splitting Thanksgiving day into two trips (one to my parents'  house for a morning brunch and then to my sis-n-law's house for lunch/dinner).  Two big Thanksgiving meals in one day calls for stretchy pants! To those of you hosting this year, I found some useful planners and preparation helpers to assist you in getting ready for the big day.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a href="http://www.popsugar.com/food/Free-Thanksgiving-Planner-Organizer-5977217">Pop Sugar</a> has a Thanksgiving planner that you may want to reference.  It actually starts two weeks out with planning a menu and choosing your turkey, but most of the preparation starts one week before (tomorrow!) </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/blog/whole-story">Whole Foods</a> answers that head-scratching question, "How much to serve?" Leftovers are good, but it's disappointing for food to go to waste.  </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVIqyR_5zP_BePbGdSMx4-XjRF8fI4H6eBIxA5OFA6R7_4WjV0aCg6vi7DDzphOx6kWYdTKoFI5lqGPygl9ZefcUNMlnKMptXwaR1OLMSi0dNkcFM9p-k81D4Ycjr7yDxmSoqXNUAZJ1k0/s1600/How+much+to+serve+at+Thanksgiving+Dinner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVIqyR_5zP_BePbGdSMx4-XjRF8fI4H6eBIxA5OFA6R7_4WjV0aCg6vi7DDzphOx6kWYdTKoFI5lqGPygl9ZefcUNMlnKMptXwaR1OLMSi0dNkcFM9p-k81D4Ycjr7yDxmSoqXNUAZJ1k0/s1600/How+much+to+serve+at+Thanksgiving+Dinner.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />You'll probably want to start prepping the food ahead of time, especially if you have one oven to work with.  <a href="http://www.supergluemom.com/thanksgiving-prep-ahead-tips/">Super Glue Mom</a> shares her tips for prepping the food early so you're not stressed out the day of. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHIDDHk53rrRch8wNA1dg3-LPbw7GAVjjweeNejoqhJug8nUuNlpKeett6EfxeUA4Uv_B393E_E8fe6fcpUJQYY4ttDEkMwLVNiDZXsViWTNAPvTzgB5ucuT5wom7ogfpqxB5RRlvB1yo/s1600/Thanksgiving+Prep+Ahead+Tips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHIDDHk53rrRch8wNA1dg3-LPbw7GAVjjweeNejoqhJug8nUuNlpKeett6EfxeUA4Uv_B393E_E8fe6fcpUJQYY4ttDEkMwLVNiDZXsViWTNAPvTzgB5ucuT5wom7ogfpqxB5RRlvB1yo/s1600/Thanksgiving+Prep+Ahead+Tips.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />And this is so cool- a timetable from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/video/4121/thanksgiving-timed-right/detail.aspx">All Recipes</a> (links to a short video) for when/how to begin prepping and cooking on Thanksgiving day with built in wine breaks! :) Oh yeah, those are definitely necessary on Thanksgiving!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgcTpMQZZ2Bqu5nFtq4Vu-tMu_qp0xPDu81qID1HxBySIP-hwIC5_m_uPhgbokP8qz_pFlGVODGDmRpharj92aJ4-LXvHGIkPb1KbZwx4MOGLjs-jHt-QIFKMb47xFxWzSiU90HPlFzlh/s1600/thanksgiving+timed+cooking+preparation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgcTpMQZZ2Bqu5nFtq4Vu-tMu_qp0xPDu81qID1HxBySIP-hwIC5_m_uPhgbokP8qz_pFlGVODGDmRpharj92aJ4-LXvHGIkPb1KbZwx4MOGLjs-jHt-QIFKMb47xFxWzSiU90HPlFzlh/s1600/thanksgiving+timed+cooking+preparation.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />If you want something full of detail, take a look at <a href="http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2013/11/free-gift-24-page-thanksgiving-planner-w-full-recipes.html">Modern Parents Messy Kids FREE 24-Page PDF</a> download.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsklpjcrwtoHTBpR35Eric5OWqieyL3-7F1gS-KFoLbHAsYofcrjcJE7cNrPnKGNOwVGF1mU16yxJU3LvNNMH7oCnqtIEKQuIicGriz4hqUtOsQ6Ld5ANMWsG_U0KOX2ybEETVHDoA4Bq/s1600/Free+Thanksgiving+Menu+Planner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsklpjcrwtoHTBpR35Eric5OWqieyL3-7F1gS-KFoLbHAsYofcrjcJE7cNrPnKGNOwVGF1mU16yxJU3LvNNMH7oCnqtIEKQuIicGriz4hqUtOsQ6Ld5ANMWsG_U0KOX2ybEETVHDoA4Bq/s1600/Free+Thanksgiving+Menu+Planner.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />________</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />On <b>Honey We're Healthy</b>:  Now is the perfect time to make delicious, hearty <a href="http://honeywerehealthy.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-cooker-lentil-soup.html">lentil soup</a> in the crock pot.  I made it on Sunday and have been enjoying it all week!  This <a href="http://honeywerehealthy.blogspot.com/2014/09/roasted-veggies-with-bacon-and-garlic.html">veggie side dish</a> is on heavy rotation around here too.  Everything's better with bacon. ;)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />Also, I <a href="http://honeywerehealthy.blogspot.com/2014/11/meditation-challenge-update.html">failed miserably</a> at the meditation challenge.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="text-align: center;">                                                                          ________</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Congratulations to the the winners of $200 Visa Gift Cards sponsored by Master Brand Cabinets:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />1 |  Stacie Laursen  2 | Kim Rohde  3 | Annabelle Martin </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Please be on the lookout for an email from me!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Thank you to everyone who entered! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br />

Thanksgiving Planning & Preparations

We're edging closer to Thanksgiving and I'm getting excited!  My son has the whole week off school, so it will be great to get to spend that extra time together and lounge around in pajamas longer than usual. We don't have any plans for the beginning of the week, but we'll probably have friends over…

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DIY Advent Calendar

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Today I have a jump start on the holidays with a DIY Advent Calendar.  If you're planning on doing one of these, you'll want to have it ready to go for December 1, so there's something to enjoy for every day leading up to Christmas.  As one who likes to savor every bit of the holidays, an Advent Calendar is a fun way to draw out the festive feelings and the anticipation of the Christmas celebration.  I've been doing an advent calendar for the past couple of years, and always just use activities as opposed to treats so that we can do something together as a family.  But, I'll get to those in a minute.  First, here's a look at our DIY advent calendar this year.  </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfjYQyGUqqdsUPzQ0K2QT80QXe936FwClj6jCXkMIfdFosc82Q2k6feF2au5Fs25xXcdvMoBbkYg1nS4P-PFumtbb1Np3x0kEFT6pGY-0Co4CyhpsAMhTg3bV7m541rXmsaELamIeM13m/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfjYQyGUqqdsUPzQ0K2QT80QXe936FwClj6jCXkMIfdFosc82Q2k6feF2au5Fs25xXcdvMoBbkYg1nS4P-PFumtbb1Np3x0kEFT6pGY-0Co4CyhpsAMhTg3bV7m541rXmsaELamIeM13m/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.958.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />To get started, I ordered 25 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YRAOT2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004YRAOT2&linkCode=as2&tag=howereho-20&linkId=IS4IZFRERZVX7KCB">cotton muslin bags</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=howereho-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B004YRAOT2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> on Amazon.  They are $7.50 for a 25 count (4x6).  I've ordered them before, so I had a few extra on hand in case I messed up.  I searched high and low for iron-on numbers, but couldn't find what I had in mind, so I ended up printing the numbers on paper and then tracing them onto each bag with a paint pen.  This didn't take too long, maybe one episode of The Voice.  </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />Then I printed out our Advent Calendar activities and cut them to fit the scrapbook paper tags I made with my specialty <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GKFB6Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003GKFB6Y&linkCode=as2&tag=howereho-20&linkId=JE2JNLSXH2EQVRIC">tag punch</a>.  </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGB2moDEY-1HR30qMKFRw1JovMCTnLsQ_9E2srYab2s8fY0c6clrUJf1IH44NEzbwzCwKTMfPVFaWfNPHmoZWSc-tgLIxupLwqMYmP20O7LRgeK20jczN3kcjYd16ZuPCWt38BImL3VKgw/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGB2moDEY-1HR30qMKFRw1JovMCTnLsQ_9E2srYab2s8fY0c6clrUJf1IH44NEzbwzCwKTMfPVFaWfNPHmoZWSc-tgLIxupLwqMYmP20O7LRgeK20jczN3kcjYd16ZuPCWt38BImL3VKgw/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.933.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> I affixed the activities to the tags with washi tape.</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmTnN1Cl_CJCP3Ci8mbe_SvxsUDm65x_UWbc7iYhTnbubylDZHw7NnpvGsH8RGz_Ju1THuZFaolG1W1mQ2DtaKDmYjk-z_lqk_g4g7TzDFFYE96ssZJ-6-mFgwedSYhVPZBykcorComdx/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizmTnN1Cl_CJCP3Ci8mbe_SvxsUDm65x_UWbc7iYhTnbubylDZHw7NnpvGsH8RGz_Ju1THuZFaolG1W1mQ2DtaKDmYjk-z_lqk_g4g7TzDFFYE96ssZJ-6-mFgwedSYhVPZBykcorComdx/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.942.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Inside each bag is one activity tag and a few hershey kisses or candy cane. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNR76b9cs9OtaC6AYfOkFou6JmC1pGFdeMgxqk6c9HqkhxzuBto58xe8i0ilMojjdfz2i1_cxrmf16wUfCvcK02eK89qokvhMFp1sXJfutbRSYkS__ZrKZ-qDZxoyeYmLt07lC4yaNJEt/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNR76b9cs9OtaC6AYfOkFou6JmC1pGFdeMgxqk6c9HqkhxzuBto58xe8i0ilMojjdfz2i1_cxrmf16wUfCvcK02eK89qokvhMFp1sXJfutbRSYkS__ZrKZ-qDZxoyeYmLt07lC4yaNJEt/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.940.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />I found this adorable easel-style chalkboard at Homegoods for $49 that makes a good display for our calendar.  You could also use a foam board or art easel if you have one of those. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfjYQyGUqqdsUPzQ0K2QT80QXe936FwClj6jCXkMIfdFosc82Q2k6feF2au5Fs25xXcdvMoBbkYg1nS4P-PFumtbb1Np3x0kEFT6pGY-0Co4CyhpsAMhTg3bV7m541rXmsaELamIeM13m/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfjYQyGUqqdsUPzQ0K2QT80QXe936FwClj6jCXkMIfdFosc82Q2k6feF2au5Fs25xXcdvMoBbkYg1nS4P-PFumtbb1Np3x0kEFT6pGY-0Co4CyhpsAMhTg3bV7m541rXmsaELamIeM13m/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.958.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The bags are attached to the ribbon with mini clothespins.  The ribbon is pinned to the back wooden side of the easel with thumb tacks.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BsGagTbhLZGkDY2XWIdW1vUIRdO1wfShUa-9Tf88y7fNTgMlVaKkElOfm5gNnHMFEXmLzICX1DaB01CsLL94WLRvREwVnhZUqNL6Sx-MosPtkrTY_4TSDXlGZOiBNliMHwUQRhMwbd8B/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.968.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BsGagTbhLZGkDY2XWIdW1vUIRdO1wfShUa-9Tf88y7fNTgMlVaKkElOfm5gNnHMFEXmLzICX1DaB01CsLL94WLRvREwVnhZUqNL6Sx-MosPtkrTY_4TSDXlGZOiBNliMHwUQRhMwbd8B/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.968.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I added little embellishment decorations from Wal-Mart to a few of the bags to make it more festive.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfu4wdFDlBWT_lRCn2f5bLTmmT78fXF7xSZvIN0V2RYwv_8AIzTRhHIHhduNzzGB1-td7xlgKgLUrdh2MH2p-FbP9Ejl4k2BhvRE2hRwNluqa74Pg1VSpSR46OYrYtrIE1Ck8UQjkx-aX1/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfu4wdFDlBWT_lRCn2f5bLTmmT78fXF7xSZvIN0V2RYwv_8AIzTRhHIHhduNzzGB1-td7xlgKgLUrdh2MH2p-FbP9Ejl4k2BhvRE2hRwNluqa74Pg1VSpSR46OYrYtrIE1Ck8UQjkx-aX1/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.959.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I made a bow from burlap ribbon I had on hand and hot glued it to the top.  I learned how to tie a bow when I worked in a flower shop in high school and it's come in handy over the years. </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGluRYLTvggUCRdrAKnpCdzUHURzxYTkg11S_cG3taMC39nOvtVvMOKTgHaBrOwWDw4MXD1513Lvn3_lCCDIOVob3SJ1Q5Wv7PJKCOD1072u-IteLExy5ga2oCm5epMUylMfWXUKi4fjyn/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGluRYLTvggUCRdrAKnpCdzUHURzxYTkg11S_cG3taMC39nOvtVvMOKTgHaBrOwWDw4MXD1513Lvn3_lCCDIOVob3SJ1Q5Wv7PJKCOD1072u-IteLExy5ga2oCm5epMUylMfWXUKi4fjyn/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.966.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />If you wanted to do an Advent calendar, but with a little less effort, you could turn a shoebox into a decorative holder for the bags.  I wrapped a box with pretty holiday paper from Target and then filled the box with faux snow and all of the bags.  Much easier, but still really cute! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_a0RiDFrz03c1NBJIZeofN7p2CmvNfuslF2O2OmXp4cutvH_QoZjiYZy8-JQBsmpKw8v6xXvXgFD1TLoXT3Gk7RPvf6cTOWyJHcZWpRApZYZRFy9g1weAnVfYM3ESbFmejv0z8hVyXUcY/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzISlixORYclC-Lco0tUblUT6MAHXGDFqvU7gVSYKPR6kNIdkllbr_8ooBKmm7Kf2BAuyIVhtD6ptxmW3rtiNm_MDl1Fa2eAZAmgkSKjyCfvBY7FdKMAmkXIluZmWZtj13Gr0WlOTSKLOu/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzISlixORYclC-Lco0tUblUT6MAHXGDFqvU7gVSYKPR6kNIdkllbr_8ooBKmm7Kf2BAuyIVhtD6ptxmW3rtiNm_MDl1Fa2eAZAmgkSKjyCfvBY7FdKMAmkXIluZmWZtj13Gr0WlOTSKLOu/s1600/DIY+Advent+Calendar.953.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />Below are the 24 activities we've stuck to the past couple of years.  One thing to keep in mind with this type of calendar is to make sure that certain activities are put on weekend days, since it might be hard to visit Santa on a Wednesday, for instance.  We love toffee here, so making it around the holidays is always something we look forward to.  If you have a favorite dessert or thing to do with your family, include those!  The point to to have fun with it, not to make it a stressful thing.  </div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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DIY Advent Calendar

Today I have a jump start on the holidays with a DIY Advent Calendar.  If you're planning on doing one of these, you'll want to have it ready to go for December 1, so there's something to enjoy for every day leading up to Christmas.  As one who likes to savor every bit of the holidays, an Advent Cal…

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