Things I need

Do you ever see someone with a cute pair of shoes, outfit, piece of jewelry, anything and then you literally become obsessed with acquiring that cute piece?  

That happens to me all the time...

Last week at bar method this girl next to me had the cutest workout/stirrup pants and now I need these...

I would never of thought to shop for workout clothes at Victoria's Secret.

and then I saw someone else in these cute socks...

 and yes I bought both

then I was watching WWHL a couple days ago and Lea Michele was on and Andy gave her this

and I knew it was the perfect birthday gift for my friend Mollie, then I realized it was the perfect gift for me too, so I had to order 2.

Things I need does not only pertain to clothes, I was watching FoodNetwork over the weekend and right now I need to make these chicken sliders from The Pioneer Woman

and now I think I need to have a dinner party so I can make this...

that Pioneer Woman can cook!!




And finally,  I need these...

non slip sparkle headbands, they come in 5 different colors and I need every last one!!

Treat Mom Right

Mother's Day is right around the corner, so I have just a few small items on my wish list.

an adorable belt

the cutest hat to protect me from the sun

I love products that give back. These hand sewn bracelets by women from Nepal get 100% of the profits earned returned back to them.  I already have quite a few but I would love to add more.

Not very exciting but something I need, a new toaster.

My daughter loves to draw so I bought her these pencils and art paper with the request she makes something for me for mother's day that I can frame and hang on my wall.

All I want from my son

a squeaky clean car wash, inside and out!!

Now for my mom, she claims she has everything she wants at her ripe age so we have brunch lined up

along with these

and when my sister comes to town in a few weeks, we will all take a cooking class.

What do you want this Sunday??

Girl Friday

Happy Friday!!

We are just chilling tonight, we have a big Saturday.

Tomorrow morning Libby and I are doing the color run...

After the run I have time for a quick shower then were off here...

then I will get home in time to change for a cocktail party...

Sunday

As promised I will make my famous ribs...

and make my porch look pretty...

Have a beautiful weekend!!

Top Chef

We always have appetizer night while at the cottage in Michigan.  All my brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews are here for the week so appetizer night has turned into a small competition.  Each family prepares an appetizer then we have some elaborate voting system (that my hubby concocted) to announce a winner.  

Thanks to pinterest, I have a few ideas up my sleeve...

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Top Chef

I spent most of my vacation eating and drinking, so I thought I would share some of the best dishes of my trip. I had the most amazing corn on the cob ever. When I tell you what is on the corn, you might turn your nose up initially like I did...but trust me on this one, you must must must try this You just prepare your corn however you prefer, grilling of boiling, but instead of butter, spread on this goodness..

1/2 c mayo

1 T of chili powder (or more to taste)

dash of sea salt

1/4 c fresh shredded parmesan

mix to taste, these measurements are not exact. Just spread on your corn and enjoy!!

Also I have to give a shout out to my girl Natalie. A couple weeks ago she posted a Greek layer dip and I made it 2 times while I was away, it is a-maz-ing!! I keep begging Natalie to publish a cook book and just call it a day....she is the next Gwynnie!!

Making Whoopie (pies)

All the rage in the dessert world is "whoopie pies"you can make any flavor imaginable; red velvet, pumpkin, chocolate, peppermint, the list goes on and on...
Today for a little b-day treat, Sarah and I are taking a whoopie pie cooking class here. Our husbands are so immature, they love to say that Sarah and I are making whoopie today. Ha, in their dreams!