Marathon Shopping

I survived my first weekend away from my hubby, as well as my first 20 kilometer shopping weekend!! Hard to believe we covered 20 km in walking while shopping, but I definitely feel it!!

Before I left, I made M his favorite cookies, along with a sweet little note, however, I ran out of time leaving and didn't get a picture! I couldn't find my passport, M had in a place I would have never guessed! Then to top it all off, I forgot my socks and had to hand wash mine in the sink with shampoo/conditioner. Yup...

My weekend was great!! We left home around 5:30 and were in Buffalo by 7:30. We hit a few delays with traffic and a wait at the border. We hit a few places Friday night with some coupons! Like Joann's where I bought:

 

And then Kohl's where I bought the sweater. The shorts and chevron nightgown were from TJ Maxx on Saturday.

 

 

It was pretty rough going to sleep by myself!! I won't even lie about it!

 

 

I slept like crap, tossed and turned all night. Woke up to my bed looking like this:

 

 

Saturday we went to Hobby Lobby, where I bought:

 

 

And Target:

 

 

I just couldn't leave this in the store!! I think it will bring spring to the bedroom and chevron of course!!

 

I found these chevron blankets at Burlington Coat Factory:

 

 

We stocked up on hats and mitts as well!!

 

We had lunch at Chili's. It was great! Canada needs one, just sayin'!!

 

 

 

I also got this basket for the counter to put our mail in!!

 

 

 

We ate at The Cheesecake Factory for dinner!! It was great!!

 

I had an appetizer size ceaser salad and it was huge, I couldn't even finish it and I didn't react at all to the salad dressing!! Amy and I split a piece of chocolate cake to go. We were to full!!

 

Sunday we hit up the outlet malls

 

These are all from Old Navy obviously!

 

I got these skirts from Rue 21

 

The black and white one is a high/low skirt and the coral and black chevron is a maxi skirt!

 

I bought M 3 hats, and a few shirts as well, but I don't know where he put the hats.

 

Oh and I bought socks, but not until Sunday because I only like one brand of socks (Puma) and couldn't find the right ones anywhere. I finally broke down and tried them on and bought a bunch!

 

I got a lot of great deals and didn't really spend a lot! I only paid full price for the duvet cover, but I LOVED it and it was $40! I am a clearance/sale rack shopper.

 

The weather was amazing this weekend!! +18!!! Yes please!!

 

 Last night when I got home M and I watched Heartland... um season finale... ended like that? What?Not impressed!! Jack better be okay!! We enjoyed a soak in the hot tub and then I watched Kim and Courtney Take On Miami finale as well. I am watching the AMA's right now.

Spring Recipes

This is the last day of the link up!!! Insert sad face now... But it's Friday, so we can smile afterall.

 

 

Today's topic...

 

Spring Recipe's

 

So as you all know we have been on this yeast cleanse for 26 days.. we finish Monday! So Spring recipe's will be a big thing in our house!! We cannot wait to eat normal food again!! Here are few things we plan to try:

 

Cinnamon Roll Muffins

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You can find the recipe HERE

 

 

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

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You can find that recipe HERE

 

 

Crispy Cheddar Chicken

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Recipe found HERE

 

 

Chocolate Caramel Toffee Crunch Cake

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I'm thinking of making this for Easter!! YUM!!

Recipe found HERE

 

I will finish with this one:

 

Cookie Dough Brownie Bites

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Recipe found HERE

 

I have soo many more, but we would be here all day and let's be honest I can't even eat any of the food I have posted about today until next week!!

 

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

 

Spring DIY

 

Today I will sharing some projects I plan to complete this spring!

 

As I have mentioned the kitchen counters. We actually found an old sample we had liked a while ago and guess what... it was the same color/name/brand! Glad to know we liked it from the start!

 

 

I plan to make a new spring wreath and I finally found a tutorial for one!! Here it is:

 

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I don't have a foam wreath though, I have one of those twiggy wreathes, so I might twist the burlap around instead and add some spring colors to it. We shall see what my creativity creates!

 

I also plan to make some pillows with my new fabric:

 

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I plan to make this for my kitchen window, obviously not with elephants...

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I also have a lot of clothes to take in and I found this tutorial:

 

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We also need to paint our planters with chalkboard paint as I mentioned the other day.

 

Lot's of projects on the go!!

 

It's Spring!!!

The weather sure doesn't support the fact that it is Spring... But it's spring!!

I will be linking up again with my spring cleaning list, but first I want to share dome loves!!

Yesterday was a pretty awesome day! It involved shopping but not just at any store... TARGET!!! In Canada!! It was pretty awesome!! The most important things are the same like home decor and clothing!!

When I got home I found my fabric.com order on my porch!! I just ordered it and it came that quick!! Sooo impressed!!

I also received my dresses from Old Navy as well as my order from Babee producks!! How cute is this bag! Love the saying!!

It was a pretty awesome day!!

As far is the spring link up goes, here is my list for spring cleaning!! I found it on Pinterest:

Some of it is done all the time or already done!! But a good list!!

Happy Wednesday!!

Spring Bucket List

This week I will be linking up with a bunch of my favorite bloggers who have all gone together and started a Spring Link Up!!! Soo fun!!

 

But before we get to that...they discuss our weekend shall we? Our weekend was pretty good, we did get the new door hung in the mudroom, I didn't bother with a pic because let's be honest, it is just a door, but I do love it!!

 

Saturday I went and got a manicure!! It was great, while I was doing that M went and did some running around, came back to pick me up and surprised me with these:

 

A beautiful spring bouquet!!

 

We changed the bed linens, as well as the duvet cover.

 

The color of the duvet actually matches my walls bang on!!

 

We have 1 week left in this cleanse and cannot wait to be finished!! I'm sure you are all sick of listening to me complain about it!!

 

Our weekend was great though, we got a lot accomplished, including a budget to see how much we spend monthly. It was great to see it all laid out! Our financial advisor will be impressed, knowing that we have never budgeted, yet still ended up on the plus side of the equation!! Crazy to see how much we spend yearly on things like pets, bills, and groceries.

 

Now on to the spring link up!! Today's Topic:

SPRING BUCKET LIST

We plan to plant our own veggies, herbs and some fruit in planters on our patio!! I hope to be able to paint my planters with chalkboard paint and label what is growing in each section! Similar to this:

 

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But mine will be round big planters! We have some left over from our wedding!

 

We plan to install the new kitchen counters, new back splash,  new hardware if we can ever agree to it, new faucets, and maybe a new sink.

 

We plan to refinish the bathroom vanity we purchased and install it into M's bathroom.

 

We plan to finish the cleanse so I can back to baking all sorts of goodies from pinterest, as well as being able to eat with family and friends for Easter

 

I plan to make a new spring wreath!!

 

We plan to finish sorting out bins in the basement.

 

We plan to finish organizing the spare bedroom! We are just about finished!!

 

I need to reorganize my office/sewing room. It looks like a scentsy bomb has hit it!

 

I plan to make some new pillows for the couch!!

 

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M plans to start playing ball!! I am going to miss playing myself this year, but my health comes first!

 

We plan to be able to sit back and relax at some point as well!!

 

The dogs plan to play in the mud I am sure, as well as any puddles they can find! Shouldn't be hard over at the farm!

 

I think it is going to be a great spring! Now if it would just hurry up and get here already!!