Dear Santa

1. Enzo Angiolini 'Saylem' Riding Boot
2. Boot Warmers
3. JCrew Wool Tights
4. JCrew Camp Socks
5. Martha Stewart Magnetic Measuring Spoons
6. Navy Rope Toms
7. Crate & Barrel Snowflake Pillow
8. Cuisipro Silicone Pastry Brush
9. Knit Scarf Cable Cowl

Things I'm Digging

Another post to tell you about stuff I dig. I am in no way compensated for this, I just want to tell you about things I like :)

Cleaning: At first I wasn't in love with the Shark Mop. I have since changed my mind. I love it to quickly disinfect my kitchen floor between big cleans!



Food: You know I'm obsessed with stripes, so why not incorporate it into my cheese? This stuff is amazing!
Drink: Pumpkin Spice coffee is my vice. I just ordered some of this from Amazon and am slightly annoyed that I waited so long to do so this year.


Scents: This Spiced Cider candle from Bath & Body not only smells yummy, but it also is getting me pumped for the holidays with it's cute design.



Organizing: These little cubbies from Ikea have proven to be winners time and time again. Watch for a post coming up showing you how to use them in an unexpected way!


What are you digging right now??

Sunday Happenings

Sundays have really become treasured days for me. I'll be so sad when our town's farmer's market comes to an end for the year. I'm having way too much fun finding produce and other neat finds. My favorite so far this year? A Tart Michigan Cherry & Rhubarb Jam- YUM!!

Farmer's Market Bounty:
Sunflowers
Nectarines
Apples
Candy Onions
English Toasting Bread
Total Cost: $13.50

I also like that it gives me an excuse to get dressed :/ I mean, I get dressed every day, but Cam doesn't care what I wear. It's all the same to him.

Normally I play it safe, but lately I've been mixing unexpected colors, at least for me. Mustard, blue-gray, ivory and bronze? Sure!

Mustard Top: Banana Republic Factory
Blue-Gray & Ivory Chevron Print Skirt: Old Navy
Bronze Belt: JCrew Factory...I think....
Necklace...that you can't see: Lia Sophia
Bronze Sandals: NY&Co I think, from oh probably 5 years ago

Mr. Cam's Outfit:
White Long Sleeved Polo: Old Navy
Blue & White Striped Belted Shorts: Old Navy
Shoes: Target


Perhaps when the farmer's market is over for the year, I'll just focus on couponing. Although, I don't think I need to spend any extra time on that! I am stockpiled on enough items as it is! The way I coupon is a little different than your normal couponer. I'm pretty brand loyal. I find something I like and I usually stick with it. But when I find a good deal on something we use, then I will definitely stock up!


Target:
My favorite Merona Tank Tops on sale this week for $5 down from $8! I got 5 :)
Tropicana Orange Juice- On sale for $3 + $1 off manf coupon = $2 a bottle!
Cottonelle Wipes $2.49 each. $1.25 off Target coupon + $.75 Manf coupon = $1.24 each!

The spoons weren't a deal, but I did buy them today :)

We're still working hard on our projects tonight, but I can't wait for all the updates this week! Stay tuned for lots of new posts!

Late Summer Wishlist

We've all got our wants. These are residing on my late summer wishlist.

This navy striped cardigan should be mine. Right now.

This chair would be great in our guest room

I need a cute headband. Or four. These would fit the bill!

A bronze polish for my nails would welcome Fall!

I don't know what I'd do with this beauty....yet!

I'm not wishing summer away, I promise. I'm just preparing for the inevitable. What's on your wishlist? Check out what's on Cam's wishlist over at My Happy Line

Monday Morning Weekend Round Up

Thanks to everyone who participated in the blog hop on Friday. The new Weekend Planning Link Love is up in the sidebar. Congrats to our first 3 participants! This weekend didn't go exactly as planned for me, but hey, that's OK. It was still fun and productive.

Friday:
Birthday Party #1
Birthday Party #2
Meal Plan (Below)
Make Grocery List
Put away 2 loads of laundry
Finish up Cam's 6 month post

Meal Plan:
Sunday- Pizza!
Monday- Chicken Fajitas
Tuesday- Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup & Cornbread
Wednesday-Spicy Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
Thursday- Leftovers
Friday- Pesto Tortellini & Salad

Saturday:
Weed & Tend Garden- I'll have to do this today
Check sale circulars for week ahead Vacuum Dust Living/Dining Deep Clean Living/Dining Floors Drop off Cam and go to a concert- yippeeee!

Sunday:
Pick up Cam Organize coupons
Farmer's Market
Grocery Shop
Make Dinner
Attempt to do some meal prep for the week ahead
Did a quick coupon shop

We ended up spending a lot more time at my parents' house when we picked up Cam, so no time for grocery shopping and we ended up picking up a pizza from my favorite local place back home! Luckily, it's one of Carl's new favorites too :)

Did your weekend go as planned? Maybe you were MORE productive than you expected. Maybe more productive actually = relaxing. I'll be jealous if that's what you say!

Monday Morning Weekend Round Up

First off, way to go blog hoppers! I'm so glad so many of you joined in the fun on Friday! Now it's time to recap your weekend and see how true you were to your plan. Format is same as it was before- green = planned it, did it, red = planned it, didn't get to it and blue = didn't plan it, did it!

Friday:

• Meal Plan- Include at least 2 new meals for next week (I'll post it below- it's also always housed on the right side of my food blog- www.myhappymeals.blogspot.com)
  
• Write out my grocery list, and organize corresponding coupons
• Dust & Vacuum Living Room & Dining Room
• Make Dinner: Fried Buttermilk Chicken Salad- I forgot to prep my chicken before I left for the day (oops), so instead we had Baked Honey Chicken Nuggets, Baked Fries and Greek Salads

Meal Plan:
Sunday- Pesto Veggie Manicotti, Baguette and Oil
Sunday Baking- Lemon Blueberry Bread & Pizza Dough (Maybe Olga Pita?)
Monday- Thai Chicken Pizza & S&S Thai Salad
Tuesday- BLTs & Olga Pita Bread
Wednesday- Chicken Fajitas
Thursday- Leftovers
Friday- Tacos
Saturday- Use up what we have

Saturday:

• Deep clean our hardwood floors -I actually stopped before doing the living and dining room because I ran out of time, but I will do those this week. Our house feels so clean, LOVE IT!
• Make Dinner: Chicken Fajitas & Grilled Corn on the Cob- I had to make the Fried Buttermilk Chicken since I missed it on Friday...everything got pushed back. My chicken was, uh...slightly darker than it should have been, so I didn't photograph it which means it's not on the blog, but I got the recipe here.
  
• Celebrate our 3rd Anniversary- going out for dessert!

Sunday:

• Grocery Shopping
• Farmer's Market Trip
• Make something extra in the kitchen (because of the next line)
• Went to an impromptu birthday dinner for Carl's sister
• Did some coupon shopping

This was just one of my stops at CVS. All for just under $12, plus I got $12 in Extra Care Bucks. I told you a shout out was in order for my CVS card!
So, how did your weekend measure up? Make sure to do YOUR Monday Morning Weekend Round Up! :)

Brown Paper Packages....

I have a few ideas for some new posts, we'll see if you guys like them. One I was going to start last Christmas was a "Favorite Things" post, kind of like a wishlist, but I got sidetracked. However, there are a few things I'm loving right now, so why not start it today?

I know, I know, everyone already knows about Pinterest, but paired up with foodgawker- it's even more amazing! It's where I've been getting the majority of my kitchen inspiration which is keeping my food blog hopping.


Speaking of food, I'm loving on my food processor lately. Not only have I started making Cam's food, but I recently made a fresh salsa and a pesto with fresh basil from my garden. The parts are more than likely in the dishwasher at any given moment!
My CVS Card gets a shout out. I've been couponing a bit. Don't worry, I'm not buying 67 bottles of mustard or anything like that. I'll possibly share some of those adventures as well.



I've been digging on this next item since Spring first sprung! The Lemon Gelato candle from Bath and Body Works is out of this world good!


Lastly, a little fashion favorite. I'm loving my striped, maxi dress, OK dressES, from Old Navy. I bought two. I have the green one pictured below and a thinner striped navy and cream one as well. Love em!

Do you have a "favorite thing" or "things" right now?