5 on Friday

Phew! Thankfully the week has come and gone and I'm so happy that we have a short 3 day work week next week!! It was my first week back to work after 16 weeks off (so naturally I'm looking forward to more time off) and Kingston's first week at daycare. Poor kid hasn't had a nap longer then 45 min in 5 days and his schedule is all sorts of messed up. I'm hoping things get better so my sweet baby can come back to me. He's been super tired = super grouchy.

Anyways . . . .

1. I confess . . . 2 minutes after dropping Kingston off on his first day of day care - I had to call them. I was trying my hardest to get in and out of there before I lost my composure, that I forgot to tell them when he ate last. When I called I promised them that I wasn't calling to check in on him already but they still probably thought I was crazy! It's been a week and I've already sent one note with tips and tricks. Yes - I'm totally that mom. Crazy! 

2. I confess . . . I'm debating if I even want to put up a tree this year. Usually I am ALL for decorations and being festive - but since having a baby and all the stuff that comes with him - our apartment doesn't have much room. Is that super grinch-y of me?

3. I confess . . . we are going to look at 13 more houses this weekend (10 looked at last weekend). Maybe we will find one we like enough to put an offer on? Fingers crossed that we find something  - we definitely are those people with champagne taste and a beer budget. 

4. I confess . . . I had never burnt a meal until I became a mom and since then, I have burnt 3. #isuckatlife

5. I confess . . . I'm afraid that Kingston is going to like his daddy so much more then me because he gets to see him much more often. Since Kingston goes to the daycare at his high school, CT goes down to see him at least once a day - either on lunch or his plan period. Not to mention, they will be off together all summer and every school break while I'm slaving away at work. =( It hurts my heart to think of all the time I spend away from him. I mean come on .. look how sweet he is. Even if he is grouchy because he's tired. 

Rock Chalk! 

Linking up with: The Farmers Wife, Lauren Elizabeth, A Little Bit of Everything, XOXO Rebecca,

 A Blonde Ambition

White Elephant Scarf Party

A few years ago I attended a girls night out full of food, fun, and a gifts. At this gathering we had a white elephant gift exchange of scarves. With 35+ girls, there was a huge variety of scarves and it was so much fun!  

Tomorrow I'm throwing a 'scarf party' for the ladies I work with. We are heading out after work to grabs some drinks and exchange gifts! 

Rules:

- Purchase, make, or take a scarf from your own closet. 

- Wrap it. 

- Choose your order: oldest to youngest, draw numbers, etc.

- The first person starts and opens a package. 

(Once you open a package you keep that scarf.)

- Next person can either steal a scarf or open another package. 

(A scarf can only be stolen twice and then it's out. If you get stolen from, you can steal someone else's scarf or draw another gift.) 

- Continue until everyone has gone and all the gifts are opened.

I highly recommend getting together with some girls to exchange scarves! It's a great way to kick off the holiday season, plus who doesn't love a new scarf? They are all the rave these days!

PS - of course, I purchased an infinity leopard print scarf for the occasion! 

Recipe: Graveyard Veggie Pizza

Last week at work, I was part of a committee hosting our 4th quarter birthday celebration. We chose to have a Halloween themed birthday lunch and I was in charge of decorations and a graveyard veggie pizza!

I took my inspiration from A Taste of Home:

but in my version I doubled the recipe and added a lot more goodies! 

Graveyard Veggie Pizza

Crust

2 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup milk

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon canola oil

Topping

3 cups cottage cheese

1 packet of ranch dressing mix

1/2 cup mayo

1/4 cup milk

2 cups shredded lettuce

2 cups shredded cheese 

1 cup chopped broccoli

1 cup chopped cauliflower

2 cans chopped ripe olives

1/3 cup shredded carrots

1/4 cup chopped red onion

3/4 cup chopped banana peppers 

1 can green chiles 

Tombstones

1 package cream cheese

4 teaspoons sour cream

10 - 15 crackers

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Crust

- combine flour, baking powder, and salt

- add milk and 1/4 cup oil, mix well

- shape into ball and knead 10ish times

- on a lightly floured surface, roll into a 15x10 rectangle 

-transfer into an ungreased pan.

-prick with a fork and brush with remaining oil

- bake at 425 for 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

 (I noticed mine needed a little more time because I made it thicker)

- let cool completely before adding toppings

Topping

- combine cottage cheese, ranch dressing mix, mayo, and milk

- spread over crust 

- sprinkle with lettuce, cheese, broccoli, cauliflower, olives, carrots, onions, banana peppers, and green chiles

Tombstones

- beat cream cheese and sour cream until fluffy

- place mixture in a ziplock baggy

- cut a small hole in the corner of the bag or if you are fancy get out your cookie decorating tools

- decorate crackers 

Even though Halloween isn't my fave, I enjoyed whipping up the festive veggie pizza! I was nervous about making a homemade crust and bringing it to work after my first time of making it. Needless to say it was a huge hit and very delicious! 

And Serenity Now

Outfits - WIWW

While I was back home this past weekend, my generous mama took my shopping for some new 'work' clothes. Upon my return home, I had to go to the store for additional hangers because I was completely out and then attempt to do some fall closet cleaning because I had no more room left in my closet! YIKES! 

With that being said, here are a few outfits I pulled together from my new clothes.

Dress // Kohls {on sale for $8 from $78 = score!}

Flats // Target

Bubble Neckalace // Groupdealz

Smaller necklace // gifted 

Bracelets // home shows 

 Don't mind how my skin, background, and dress all are the same color. I hadn't even noticed until it was to late to take the picture! 

Shirt // hand me down 

(I love when your co-workers lose weight and then give you their clothes)

Gold Sparkle Toms // PinkSaloon

Colored Denim // Target

Scarf // American Eagle 

I'm loving this casual look and this infinity scarf is now my favorite I own. It will be able to go with some many different outfits. 

Happy hump day!

Linking up with the pleated poppy and style elixir.

What I Wore Wednesday [3]

Here we go again showcasing my 'work swag'.

Business professional.

{Don't mind my jacket, it needs steamed}

Jacket // Forever 21 

Shirt // Rock & Republic - Kohls 

Pants // Vera Bradley - Kohls - similar

Shoes // Target

I love the embelishments of the shirt and the fit and tailored-ness of the pants. 

I think I'm going to go back and get the same shirt just in white and navy.

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy

What I Wore Wednesday [2]

We recently underwent a change in all dress code for management at the spa. It is now strictly dress pants, tailored capri's, or pencil skirts, with closed toe shoes.

Unfortunately, I'm no longer able to wear my super cute sun dresses or maxi's and in the winter I can't break out the high boots with the black skinny jeans. 

Let me let you in on a little bit of my new and improved 'work swag'. 

 Shirt / Body Central 

(this use to be my go to interview shirt)

 Pants / Forever21

(don't you love when a friend looses weight and gives you their now to big clothes!)

 Shoes / Payless

  

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy.

Summer Break Envy

So today I was having a really bad case of the blues.

It was CT's first day on summer break and no work. It was also my first day as an assistant director having to close the spa. 

Those two things together made me a sassy little lady today. 

Luckily, I got to sleep in with CT today and we both got to take Bentley to his vet apoointment. What I didn't get to do was go to Salina with him to watch some baseball.

Needless to say, I'm envious! 

I should have became a teacher. 

A FACS teacher! Cooking, crafting, sewing.. the life!

 Plus paid summers off. 

What was I thinking?