I'm still alive

Sorry I have been MIA. It is Finals Week...need I really say more?

We also had a late night trip to the puppy ER. Thankfully Titan is okay!

Ooooh Honey

My Hubby is OBSESSED with cinnamon. 

Favorite Cookie: Snickerdoodle
Favorite Hot Beverage: Hot Apple Cinnamon Cider

Favorite Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Buns

Favorite Cake: Corner Bakery's Cinnamon Creme Cake

Favorite Dessert/Pastry: Cinnamon Rolls

Needless to say when I was shopping with my mother-in-law and we saw this "Cinnamon" honey we grabbed a couple jars for Matt. They did not last long. We put it on toast in the morning, spread it on apple slices,  drizzled it on french toast, heated it up and poured it on ice cream.

After trying different products I fell in love with the Honey Caramel dessert sauce. I could literally eat this by the spoonful. There is an "Amaretto" Whipped Honey I have my eye on trying next so check back for that.

I love that I can pronounce and recognize all of the ingredients without Google. I can't comment on shelf life as we have not been able to keep one in the house long enough to know. I consider it to be reasonably priced so get it here and try your own.

Long Braid Tutorial

I am completely obsessed with Amber Fillerup's blog Barefoot Blonde and when I saw this tutorial for a long braid inspired by Blake Lively I knew I just had to try it... on my gorgeous little sister, Nikki, and her luscious locks. Seriously her hair is to die for.

Amber does a 3 strand braid here. I just love fishtail braids so I threw it in instead.

I guess if you want to get technical I braided it in...

DIY Necklace Organization

My mother has an obscene amount of jewelry. The worst part is she had it all jumbled together in a dresser drawer so she never wears half of it because she either can't find it or can't untangle it.

Lucky for her she has a very crafty husband who mad her this lovely board to showcase all her necklaces knot free.

Military Chic

We went to my mother's house over the weekend. The hubby bonded with my brother over NFL games, Titan played with my momma's puppydawgs, and what started as playing with my sister's hair turned into a full makeover.

I thought I would share the end result of our little makeover session with y'all. I am most definitely an amateur photographer but I happen to think my sister has the makings of a model. Ain't she purrty ?! ;)

Jacket: old from Bohme Boutique

Shirt: plain white spaghetti strap

Pants: Kohl's similar here

Shoes: old from JCPenny
Earrings: old from Payless Shoesource
Necklace: Covet Boutique

Pin: from my father's squadron from when he flew F-16s in the AF.

Fun way to rep the military!

OPI- Every Month is Oktoberfest

I have been experimenting with darker nail colors and I rather like this "Every Month is Oktoberfest" by OPI.

 two coats without a top coat

With all of his toys Titan always wants to play with what I am touching!

"Try to get it back Mom...I dare you"

Groovy's Pizza-Miami Beach, Fl

I recently went on a cruise of the Bahamas with my mother and two sisters. We arrived in Miami a day early and just had to go to Miami Beach. By time we got to the beach it was pouring rain so we hoofed it up and down the shops on Washington Avenue where we discovered Groovy's Pizza.

I don't know about y'all but nothing makes me crankier than being hungry. So after the first two hours of non stop shopping on an empty stomach I put my foot down and told my family I would not set foot in one more store until they fed me. We ducked into the very next food joint where we got gigantic slices of pizza that were shockingly good. For $4 you get a slice that is comparable to three slices of your average pizza, any flavor combination you could want, and one of the most delectable thin style crusts I have ever had the pleasure of devouring. There is not a ton of seating in this little whole in the wall but it is well worth popping in.

Groovy's Pizza

921 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

(305) 538-1801

Vietnamese Sandwich Kitchen-Oh Mai in SLC, UT

If you are looking for great vietnamese food for an AMAZING price in Salt Lake City, UT look no further Than Oh Mai on S State Street. I cannot even count the number of times I have eaten at this adorable little place.  The pho is incredible but the banh mi sandwich is the rock star on the menu.

Tanner Park SLC, UT

The off leash area is actually behind Tanner Park so please keep your pooches leashed until you reach that area as no one wants to be the person to cost everyone the benefits of this wonderful park.

Chunky Artichoke & Jalapeño Dip

During a visit to my father in Arizona I found this delicious dip in his refrigerator. I highly recommend that you go to Costco and snap this delectable treat up! Scoop it up with your favorite chips or spread it on some bread and pop it in the oven to bubble up under the broiler.

La Terra Fina brand

Burger Bar

If you haven't been to the Top Chef Hubert Keller's Burger Bar in Vegas I highly recommend that you go. The gourmet burgers are an experience in themselves. The sweet potato fries are delectable. The shrimp salad is divine.

 However those things are not even the best part... it is ALL about the Nutella shake.

This delectable milkshake is just a glass full chocolatey hazelnut goodness topped with delectable chocolate whipped cream. If your in Sin City just go and drink one for me.

http://www.burger-bar.com/