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Let’s Talk + Recipes

letstalkIt’s Monday and I’m linking up with two of my favorite bloggers to talk all about what recipes we’ve been cooking/baking lately!

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comMy Homemade PSL. Seasonal, delicious and guilt free! Sometimes I have it in replace of my morning coffee because it’s that good. 🙂 Recipe, here.Pumpkin Pecan Bars-- Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comI stumbled upon a miracle when I created this recipe. I make a batch and eat them all week long. Recipe, here.Homemade Granola-- Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comWe have been going through a serious granola phase. It’s perfect by itself to snack on, with milk, or with yogurt. Recipe, here. Veggie Cornucopia--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comOur fridge has been full of veggies this month! My favorite thing to do with all of them is make a Veggie Cornucopia! This month I’ve loved putting the cooked veggies over some rice with soy sauce. 🙂 Recipe, here.
Autumn Roast-- Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comThe best roast around that only requires the ingredients and a crockpot. 🙂 Recipe, here.

If you’re looking for some new dinnerware, we have loved Target and Williams-Sonoma’s collections.

Circular Bowls. Square Bowls. Plates. Salad Bowl. Pasta Bowl.

Also, if you missed some of my favorite gadgets in the kitchen, you can check them out, here!

 

Let’s Talk: New Years

Let’s Talk: Guys

Let’s Talk: Moms

 Let’s Talk: Hair and Make-up

 Let’s Talk: Summer Plans

Let’s Talk: Red, White, and Blue 

Let’s Talk: School Days

Let’s Talk: Entertainment 

Happy Monday! 🙂

Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites 01We made it to Friday, so it’s basically the weekend. After today, I will be changing into some pajamas and cozying up on the couch. Then, I will be dancing my heart out at a wedding on Saturday night! I hope everyone has a fun and relaxing weekend ahead!

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Last night I went to Sephora and thought about possibly trying a new mascara. Buuuut Cliniques High Impact Mascara has been tried and true. It lasts all day, doesn’t smudge, and is easy to take off at night. I love it and always buy it in “Black 01.”

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On our coffee table, I have a candle holder that is basically a modge podge of this holder and this one. The one we own isn’t in stock anymore or else I’d be sharing it with you in a heartbeat! Each season I try to fill it with something seasonal and love it!

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My Taco Soup has perfect for this time of year. 1. It’s easy to make. 2. I love taking it to my friends after they just had a baby. 🙂 3. It freezes great! 4. It’s delicious! You find find the recipe, here!

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This verse stuck out this week and was extremely comforting.

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16: 33.

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These jeans. Amen.

Happy Friday! 🙂

I’m linking up with Erika, Narci, Andrea, Tif, April, and Karli!

What’s Up Wednesday: October

whatsupwed1 WUWquestions editWhat we’re eating this week:Homemade Granola-- Recipe at: Stephanie-spring.comMy homemade granola. I’ve made it two weeks in a row and we’ve been having it for breakfast or just to snack on. 🙂 

What I’m reminiscing about:How this guy has been dancing in heaven for almost a year now. 

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Eric and I both use the YouVersion Bible App for our devotions once and awhile to switch things up. It’s free to download and super easy to use. This month I started the plan, “30 Days of Heartwork.” The idea is to live different for 30 days and it may just change the way you live forever. It’s extremely powerful and written beautifully.

What we’ve been up to:

We have been trying to slow down any chance we can get. 🙂 

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Okay, here’s the deal. I loathe taking my make-up off at night. It drives me nuts. I love my F.A.B. cleanser, and coconut oil, but I’m also open to switching it up just for my nighttime routine of removing make-up. Any tips or tricks that anyone has to make it quick and easier?!

What I’m working on:

I’m giving away some of my favorite things in December! (Like that lovely book above!) ;)Keep an eye out for them for your chance to win!

What I’m excited about:

ALL THINGS HOLIDAY! I love the Holidays so much! 

What I’m watching/reading:

I watched this movie last week and cried through almost all of it. It made me want to call up my entire family and have them over. Such a good reminder of what matters. 

I’m slowly reading my way through this book and absolutely love her insight and perspective. 

What I’m listening to:

This song.

What I’m wearing:A really random assortment of teacher attire, casual, and classic looks.

What I’m doing this weekend:

Get ready…we have a wedding! As if that’s new news around here. 😉

What I’m looking forward to next month:

Being with family for Thanksgiving. 🙂

What else is new:

Each day has been bringing it’s own joys as well as challenges. This is definitely a season of change but I am SO thankful I am surrounded by the people I love. 

Bonus Question: What is your favorite Halloween memory/picture/tradition?

One year I begged and begged my Mom for a specific costume (I forget what it was now) and the second I put it on I started crying because it itched so bad! I took it off within a few minutes and wore “regular clothes” to trick or treat. ha! I don’t think that’s a favorite but it’s definitely memorable. 😉 

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Have the best Wednesday!

Friday Favorites

First, I know it’s not like me to go this long without responding to comments because I truly love hearing from each and every one of you! The last few weeks have seemed to pile up and I’ve really tried to be intentional about being in the moment and slowing down. So much easier said than done, right? But I’m trying. This week was filled with so many warm, fuzzy moments. I’m so thankful for positive doctor reports, all the people I celebrated my birthday with, near and far, and for an 80 degree day for my birthday! I considered it a present from God himself. 😉 Thank you to each and every reader for taking some time to stop by this space. I promise I will be responding so soon! 😉 Now….onto my favorites for this Friday!

One.I got these boots this week and I’m kind of obsessed with them. They’re kind of out of the norm for me and I think that makes me love them even more!

Here are some other beauties!

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This is one of my favorite colors for the fall…. 🙂

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An extrememely sweet co-worker made me peppermint brownies for my birthday! I think I died and went to heaven. They were AMAZING!

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All the birthday love. 🙂

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We are having a “Spook-tacular” luncheon for the teachers on Halloween and I was in charge of decorations this year. Although Halloween is not my favorite, it was so fun picking out a few “spooky” things! 😉

And here’s to the perfect rainy day song…I’m not really a fan of the video but the song is a good one. 😉

I’m linking up with Erika, Narci, Andrea, Tif, April, and Karli!

Happy Friday! xo

Show & Tell + About Me

I asked some of my friends for some help on this one because I feel like if you have been reading for a little while now, you probably have a decent idea about who I am. I used a combo of a few older posts, with my updated quirks and new favorites. These are in no specific order but here we go…

  1. My love for Talenti keeps growing.

2. My husband is 6’7”. I’m 5’5”. Yeah…

3. I’m a big lover of consistency.

4. and dark chocolate and peanut butter.

5. I have the best friends a girl could ask for.

5. I’m an October baby. Specifically October 18th. 😉

6. I studied abroad in Athens, Greece for 3 months in college and visited Milan, Italy which I instantly fell in love with.

7. One of my best friend and I live diagonally from each other.

8. I’m a blogger for Stonyfield’s Clean Plate Club. You can see my post here!

9. I love all neutrals.

10. I have one older sister. 🙂

11. I’m a 5th grade math teacher.

12. I love a burger and red wine together. (So random?!)

13. I have a deep love for North and South Carolina and planned on moving there before Eric and I started dating.

14. I love soft, fuzzy blankets.

15. I danced for 11 years. I took tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and lyrical.

16. I’m a big fan of coffee.

17. And dates.

18. And coffee dates.

19. I love lazy mornings.

20. I actually love all mornings. 7 a.m. is the perfect time of day.

21. Please don’t hate me but I am not a pet person.

22. I am allergic to grass and trees.

23. Going for a walk is one of my favorite things.

24. I love food that is good for you.

25. I’ve become a little obsessed with farm-to-table restaurants.

26. I love the sun and being at the pool while basking in it. 🙂

27. Favorite make-up products: Liquid, foundation, color, conceal, eyeliner, mascara , lips 

28. Favorite hair products: Spray Hair, Dry Hair, curl or straighten, spray/spray 

29. God is so good to me when I definitely don’t deserve it. 

Happy Tuesday! xox