tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16283006168471087162024-03-14T09:43:43.919-04:00Sunday DreamingSunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-7339091895252546122011-11-17T13:10:00.006-05:002011-11-17T13:21:20.109-05:00thursday lateliesHappy Thursday! Just wanted to pop in to say hello and tell you all what I am enjoying this week...<div><br /></div><div><b>1. Loose tea from <a href="http://www.teavana.com/">Teavana</a></b>. I love tea so I was pumped to see a Teavana had opened in the mall near my house. (A <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Main.aspx?br=f21">F21</a> is opening soon, as well. Score!). Their tea is so delicious...if you have a Teavana near you and love tea you should definitely check it out.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www.lonestarelectric.com/Teavana.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. The weather.</b> The last couple of days have been in the 70s. 70s! Thanksgiving is next week and it felt like June yesterday. It was a-ma-zing. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>3. My new boots from <a href="http://www.payless.com/store/">Payless</a>.</b> I got the last pair in my size and they definitely look like they are more expensive than they really are. {Thank you to <a href="http://enterkelly.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-new-best-friends.html">Kelly</a> for the heads up on these lovely boots.}</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www.payless.com/images/490x490/090093_6_490x490.jpg" alt="Womens BrashWomen's Zippy Riding Boot" /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>4. My new lip color. </b>Trying to avoid chopping all of my hair off in a "I need a change" moment I headed over to <a href="http://www.sephora.com">Sephora</a> to look for a new lip color. I had heard good things about Clinique's Almost Lipstick in <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P122751&categoryId=B70">Black Honey</a> for some time now, but I always thought it would be too dark for my fair skin. I decided to try and and it looked great! Just the berry stain color I was looking for!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20111020030553/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P122751/P122751_hero.jpg" alt="Almost Lipstick" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What are you loving this week?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-24170566832851240972011-11-16T09:53:00.007-05:002011-11-16T11:28:16.386-05:00holiday wish listWith the holidays right around the corner (hello, Thanksgiving is next week!) I wanted to do a holiday wishlist post. Here are some things I hope Santa brings me this year...<div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www2.pcmag.com/media/images/232918-amazon-kindle-3g-wi-fi.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HZYA6E/ref=famstripe_kk3g/190-1880649-6407844">Amazon Kindle 3G</a> with a keyboard. This is at the TOP of my list...especially since my library now has digital books. Score!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/03/forerunner-110-garmin.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>GPS watch. This <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=142&pID=63511">Garmin</a> one costs over $200.00 but I just got an e-mail from a local running store that has GPS watches for $100.00. They are for running and track mileage, pace, etc...This has been on my wish list for a while.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www.payless.com/images/490x490/090093_6_490x490.jpg" alt="Womens BrashWomen's Zippy Riding Boot" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Brown boots. These lovelies are from <a href="http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=090093085&catId=cat10088&productId=70242&lotId=090093">Payless</a> and I might snag them on my lunch break today. Hopefully the calf part isn't too small (fingers crossed!)</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xN33C5295Yw/TjRoJi3jbqI/AAAAAAAAKcQ/XHJ2dzOF8gg/s1600/Picture+7.png" /></div><div>{Photo <a href="http://www.dressmenews.com/2011/08/whats-new-free-people-skinny-cord-pants.html">via</a>}</div><div><br /></div><div>Rose colored skinny cords. I have always been apprehensive about colored pants but I am really liking the colored cords I have been seeing. There is a pair at <a href="http://www.loft.com/loft/product/LOFT-Apparel/LOFT-Pants/Modern-Slim-Leg-Corduroy-Pants/262888?colorExplode=true&skuId=10036129&catid=catl000014&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=5204">Loft</a> I have been eyeing.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www.answer-my-health-question.info/images/health-benefits-of-yoga-2.jpg" /></div><div>{Photo <a href="http://www.answer-my-health-question.info/health-benefits-of-yoga.html">via</a>}</div><div><br /></div><div>Yoga class gift cards. Maybe I will get good enough to do that arm balance above.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/284219426453142196_4G79khgz_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /></div><div><br /></div><div>{Photo <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/284219426453142196/">via</a>}</div><div><br /></div><div>A leopard print scarf. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/284219426453142203_Ug4b5upN_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /></div><div>{Photo <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/284219426453142203/">via</a>}</div><div><br /></div><div>A short chain necklace. Something delicate like the one above.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/284219426453142198_bt02OSGE_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /></div><div>{Photo <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/284219426453142198/">via</a>}</div><div><br /></div><div>Black flats. I have brown flats...but a lot of black pants. This is more of a wardrobe stable and I just haven't been able to find ones I like.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://athleta.gap.com/assets/common/clear.gif" /><img src="http://athleta.gap.com/assets/common/clear.gif" /><img src="http://athleta.gap.com/assets/common/clear.gif" /><img src="http://www2.assets-gap.com/Asset_Archive/ATWeb/Assets/Product/879/879242/big/at879242-00vliv01.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46809&vid=1&pid=879242">These</a> warm pants for running in the cold from <a href="http://athleta.gap.com/">Athleta</a>. Nothing like a pair of cozy pants!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://images.jcrew.com/fsi/server?type=image&source=images/onFigure/60/60057/60057_KT5726_m.tif&width=393&height=393&effects=sharpen(20)&quality=90&profile=jpeg" alt="Fair Isle sweater-leggings" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also want these<a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/jcrewweekend/PRDOVR~60057/99102562939/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~17~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~leggings/60057.jsp"> fair isle sweater leggings</a> from JCrew (or something similar). I love these!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Whats on your holiday wishlist?</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-51473171622097835402011-11-15T14:47:00.002-05:002011-11-15T14:51:10.025-05:00Gabrielle GiffordsJust wanted to pop in and share this with you all. I was unable to catch the Gabrielle Giffords television interview with her husband (Mark Kelly) and Dianne Sawyer but someone posted a link to the interview on Facebook so I had to share.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://jezebel.com/5859593/gabrielle-giffords-incredible-tv-interview">Here</a> is a link to the video as well as the story.</div><div><br /></div><div>She continues to inspire me with her strength and courage...and that husband of hers? What a man. I think he is someone that a lot of men should aspire to be.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy. :)</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-75940979387011242612011-11-11T09:50:00.003-05:002011-11-11T09:54:17.519-05:00TGIF!<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Friday, everyone and Happy Veterans day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's been a long week (hence lack of blog posts) and I am really tired today. I am going to need a lot of this stuff to get through my day:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.passportfundraising.com/store/media/ccp0/cat/Coffee%20Cup%20from%20printshop_opt.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone has a great weekend! Don't forget to thank someone who was or currently is in the military today! Without them we may not have the freedom to blog! : )</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-61254597431879826862011-11-07T13:37:00.002-05:002011-11-07T13:50:01.180-05:00craving a new 'doHappy Monday, everyone! In a <a href="http://sunday-dreamings.blogspot.com/2011/11/tgif.html">recent post</a> I mentioned about getting a hair cut. Well, I found some great inspiration for some hairstyles I would love to try {but I don't know if I am brave enough yet}...<div><br /></div><div><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/461962221_UVZLa9Mm_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /></div><div>{this is one of my fave hairstyle inspirations!}</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/460604766_YmoV846u_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /></div><div>{I also love her outfit!!}</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/460611584_bneqKwVz_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /></div><div>{Ms. Jennifer Nettles always has great hair}</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/460607103_eDQF7VdD_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /></div><div>{Katie Holmes pulls off both long and short hairstyles effortlessly}</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/132517760_ErABax4V_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /></div><div>{Saw this on Real Simple...this might be a tad shorter than I would go, but I love the cut - and color!}</div><div><br /></div><div>{all images via my <a href="http://pinterest.com/pamela_m_porter/">Pinterest</a>}</div><div><br /></div><div>Last time I took the plunge and got a shorter 'do it ended in utter disaster {and I no longer go the the salon that made me look like a q-tip} but I have a really awesome stylist now {Ashleigh at <a href="http://www.bellatrio.com/">Bella Trio</a> in Durham - she is AWESOME!) but I am still apprehensive. Yes, hair grows back...but that awkward grow-out period is just so...awkward. </div><div><br /></div><div>Decisions decisions...</div><div><br /></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-83572645113567394352011-11-04T09:15:00.002-04:002011-11-04T09:23:01.538-04:00TGIF!Happy Friday everyone! I feel like I have been a bad blogger this week missing out on both Work it Wednesday AND Thursday Latelies. To be honest, though, I feel like I just didn't have any good Work it Wednesday ideas and I thought the things I was thankful for were sort of lame and didn't warrant a post (to sum up - I am thankful for my health, my two best friends who will listen to me complain about my crazy family, my husband, and my Aunt (who seem to be the only other sane person in my family)).<div><br /></div><div>I went to a yoga fusion class this past Tuesday (read: yoga with weights) and lately I have been having that "I need a change" feeling. Today I feel like I want to get my hair cut in a cute short 'do (which I always contemplate when I blow dry my hair since it seems to take forever) and become a yoga teacher. WHAT?!?! Pretty crazy, huh? I guess I get inspired every time I go to yoga class (even though I don't go on the regular).</div><div><br /></div><div>I also can relate to this <a href="http://rosealamode.com/i-dont-know-whats-come-over-me/">post</a> from Linda over at Rose A La Mode. I, too, would like to move to a place like this. Sounds wonderful.</div><div><br /></div><div>To resist the temptation to cut my hair short, maybe I just need to buy a new lip gloss at Target and call it a day?</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a good weekend, everyone!</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-37116352921132796872011-11-01T15:15:00.005-04:002011-11-01T15:23:58.001-04:00November...already?Happy November, everyone! I still can't believe that there are only 2 more months in 2011. It seems like it was June, like yesterday. Oh, where does the time go?<div><br /></div><div>So a while back I posted about needing a change...and I said that change was yoga. Well, I went to a yoga class the weekend following the post and I forgot how much I love doing yoga in a setting like that! Trying to yoga it up at home is too hard sometimes for various reasons. Sometimes I need the motivation of a yoga instructor and several other yoga students.</div><div><br /></div><div>I just realized I have various free passes for yoga classes - 5 classes to be exact. I am so pumped! They are all at different studios (which is a bummer...I feel like I am cheating on my hometown yoga studio...but free is free...) so I am looking forward to doing more of this:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://ecoki.com/wp-content/uploads/downward-dog-300x233.jpg&sa=X&ei=M0WwTuaxIYLu0gHsp43UAQ&ved=0CAsQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNGTvEsCNFuaqnI4blGOrwVHF86ZpA" /></div><div><br /></div><div>{photo <a href="http://ecoki.com/why-everyone-should-try-yoga/">via</a>}</div><div><br /></div><div>In other news...over the last two weeks there have been 4 incidents of a <a href="http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/10318437/">flasher on the greenway trail I run on</a>! <span class="Apple-style-span" >(link is the the news story...not a photo of a flasher. Sorry if anyone is disappointed by this) </span>Yikes! I do often run alone (mostly because I can't find anyone to go with me) and since I was planning on a run today - I went and bought pepper spray during lunch. Hopefully my runners scowl (which I need to practice because I am really bad at looking mean) and my pepper spray will deter any flashers today. (Mostly I hope this was just a guy who lost a bet and this flashing business stops).</div><div><br /></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-58522398478180500972011-10-31T09:08:00.003-04:002011-10-31T09:09:35.710-04:00happy halloween!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhoBy4jKC3bkA3A1n1v1WagpWppvfjIsIncDx4WZM0RqwO5sc1dTHPdEn_i1pfc7WR88tDpCFZKQ2eE1FsfXbWPz_mg2c-DN-BRitYovWebUJaI7vZIwPz-j1_el7o2Q3DED0Yv0NU-e2Q/s1600/jack.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhoBy4jKC3bkA3A1n1v1WagpWppvfjIsIncDx4WZM0RqwO5sc1dTHPdEn_i1pfc7WR88tDpCFZKQ2eE1FsfXbWPz_mg2c-DN-BRitYovWebUJaI7vZIwPz-j1_el7o2Q3DED0Yv0NU-e2Q/s400/jack.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669642699376009394" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Halloween everyone! Have a spooktacular day!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-67387702765711820942011-10-28T07:36:00.006-04:002011-10-28T07:40:27.119-04:00TGIF!Happy Friday!<div><br /></div><div>I just wanted to stop in to say have a lovely weekend and to share some photos from my Pinterest that are really making me happy this morning:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/71758471_9WqFFjRb_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/71758616_xFJZ4p7a_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/71758230_i2GpfHzo_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/71757999_JjjOjANV_c.jpg" alt="Pinned Image" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Since the weather is going to be on the blah side this weekend, these flower photos are a happy reminder of the loveliness that is spring. : ) Have a great weekend!</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-41491805666220617802011-10-27T14:32:00.003-04:002011-10-27T14:39:41.981-04:00thursday latelies<div>Happy Thursday!</div><div><br /></div>I've had a crazy week/day at work, so far, but here is a quick Thursday Latelies post for y'all. : )<div><br /></div><div>Some things I am thankful for today:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. I am thankful I passed the test I took a month ago! I just found out about 2 hours ago that I passed. This means that I am 4/5 <a href="https://www.clarb.org/aboutlicensure/Pages/default.aspx">Registered Landscape Architect</a>. I have one more section to pass {a really hard one} and then I can finally apply for my Landscape Architecture license. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. I am thankful for the beautiful weather we are having today! It is gorgeous out! It is supposed to be rainy and cold tomorrow and this weekend so I am trying to enjoy every sun-shiny minute of today.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. I am thankful that there are many wonderful ladies on my lacrosse team {the <a href="http://carolinaheat.weebly.com/">Carolina Heat</a>} who show up and make playing lacrosse a possibility for us post-college girls. Playing lacrosse is something I love so much {even though I am far from the best player on the field} and I am glad that I have the opportunity to play.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://carolinaheat.weebly.com/uploads/6/4/7/5/647507/3438694.jpg" /></div><br />{Photo via <a href="http://carolinaheat.weebly.com/">Carolina Heat</a> website}<div><br /></div><div>What are you thankful for today??<br /><br /></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-69576415923813748722011-10-25T08:47:00.005-04:002011-10-25T10:42:16.957-04:00first outfit post!<div>I am a little nervous about this, but this is my first outfit post ever. I used the camera on my phone {obvi} so I don't know how many of these I will be doing due to small mirror and phone camera conflicts. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7T2FEGAKAyhEoa_xozrQy8J24yeytbMP7uHDIobK1gHeuBGFgKBiHIFUf3VTmVLMK_ERry2HBi4JemelxsW32_x-A9IihfaUdXaOzv0bCQ4AjfyeKZHx_Uc0MaBAf7pFUQ5a6Aza15UkF/s1600/outfit.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7T2FEGAKAyhEoa_xozrQy8J24yeytbMP7uHDIobK1gHeuBGFgKBiHIFUf3VTmVLMK_ERry2HBi4JemelxsW32_x-A9IihfaUdXaOzv0bCQ4AjfyeKZHx_Uc0MaBAf7pFUQ5a6Aza15UkF/s400/outfit.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667410773002498882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">turtleneck: Lands End Canvas</div><div style="text-align: center;">dress: Target</div><div style="text-align: center;">cable knit tights: Target</div><div style="text-align: center;">boots: DSW</div><div style="text-align: center;">belt: Target</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This weekend I was doing a little closet reorganization and while I was switching my summer tops and dresses out for my warmer fall/winter stuff, I had a revelation. Some of my summer dresses and tops can be layered with long sleeve shirts {and tights in the case of the dresses} and can be worn through the fall and winter. {I know this isn't rocket science, but sometimes I have a hard time visualizing how some pieces can be layered to create multi-season outfits}</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It's all about layers, people! : )</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So...per my recent revelation I layered a summer kimono dress with a turtleneck, tights, and boots....and viola! A {warm} fall outfit! This is the first time I have worn cable knit tights in years - and I almost forgot how warm and cozy they are!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for letting me be brave and sharing my outfit with you!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Addendum:</b> I just ripped my cable knit tights with the zipper on my boots! GRR! The rip is small...hopefully I can stitch my tights back to new... : /</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-75585643761222366162011-10-21T07:00:00.004-04:002011-10-21T07:00:08.810-04:00change is needed?<div>Happy Friday, everyone!</div><div><br /></div>Have you ever thought you needed a change in your life but you just don't know what that change is? I have been feeling like I need a change lately but I wasn't quite sure what that change was. Should I get my hair cut? {No...impulse hair cuts always end in disaster. Lesson learned in college as well as January 2008.} Should I buy a new wardrobe? {No...although I have been making some purchases on <a href="http://canvas.landsend.com/canvas/index.html">Lands End Canvas</a> lately - their sales rock!}. I've just been stressed about things in life lately and I knew something needed to change...and after some thinking I think I know what I need...<div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www.healthyoga.com/images/676142.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">{Photo <a href="http://www.healthyoga.com/">via</a>}</div><br />Yoga.<div><br /></div><div>I have done yoga in the past {and loved it} but not on a regular basis. I think I need to rekindle my love affair with yoga to help me center myself {cliche as that sounds - for me, it works}. Sometimes it is hard to find the time to do - but I just need to set aside the time and do it. I know I will be glad I did in the end.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have you tried {or currently practice} yoga? Thoughts?</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-79531194839278440182011-10-20T09:00:00.005-04:002011-10-20T09:15:56.535-04:00thursday latelies!Happy Thursday, y'all! {thats the northern transplant in the south trying to be southern} : )<div><br /></div><div>I hope everyone is having a splendid week so far. I am really excited because on Saturday we {me, the hubs, and some friends} are going to the North Carolina State Fair. Aside from the plethora of deep fried foods {which I think every fair has nowadays} there will be some great opportunities for people watching. </div><div><br /></div><div>Even though I still have 2 whole days to wait until I go to the NC State Fair - here are some things I am thankful for today:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. A working computer</b></div><div><br /></div><div>As you may have seen earlier this week, my computer was not working. I am not sure if it was an automatic update from Windows or the fact I downloaded Spotify, but I couldn't get on the internet and I couldn't run my anti-virus. Long story short - I had to reformat...but I did it all by myself {which I am really proud of}. It is amazing how much we depend on the internet for day to day stuff...so I am glad that mine is fixed.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. Betty White</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>I saw a quote by her recently that made me laugh so hard I almost fell off my chair {I apologize in advance if anyone thinks this is inappropriate}:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://i.imgur.com/U66bF.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>I love Betty White for various reasons {me and my grandma used to watch Golden Girls religiously...and I still watch it when I happen to see it is on} but this quote makes me love her even more.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>3. Apple Cider</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Sometimes apple cider sure is hard to find in the grocery story...so when I saw a gallon of it at Kroger last weekend...I snagged it and have been enjoying it {both hot and cold} ever since.</div><div><br /></div><div>What are you thankful for today?</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-43713539164100304422011-10-19T07:00:00.002-04:002011-10-19T07:00:07.253-04:00work it wednesday!<div style="position:relative;width:600px;height:600px;">Since I bought my "calf-friendly" boots {if you have no idea what I am talking about, see <a href="http://sunday-dreamings.blogspot.com/2011/10/thursday-latelies_13.html">this</a> post}, I have been dreaming of ways to wear them. Too bad the temperature hopped back into the 80's for the beginning of this week. When the weather allows here are three ways I plan on rockin' my new kicks:<br /><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/new_boots/set?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=38365350"><img width="600" alt="new boots #1" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/38365350/id/1v1cIpT54BGowQ-YWWSX8g/size/y.jpg" title="new boots #1" height="600" border="0" /></a></div><div style="position:relative;width:600px;height:600px;"><small><br />{<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=40870387">top</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43673283">jeans</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43600532">sho</a></small><small><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43600532">es</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42940643">jewelry</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=44326687">poncho</a>, </small><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><a href="http://www.monsoon.co.uk/concertina-lock-cross-body-bag/invt/98973541/">bag</a>}<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/new_boots/set?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=38365595"><img width="600" alt="new boots 2" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/38365595/id/jugK35X54BGd6GET_L_sTQ/size/y.jpg" title="new boots 2" height="600" border="0" /></a></div><div style="position:relative;width:600px;height:600px;"><small><br /><br /></small><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span">{</span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42991992" style="font-size: 13px; ">poncho</a><span class="Apple-style-span">, </span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=37718151" style="font-size: 13px; ">t shirt</a><span class="Apple-style-span">, </span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=39118028" style="font-size: 13px; ">legging</a><span class="Apple-style-span">, </span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43963034" style="font-size: 13px; ">legging</a><span class="Apple-style-span">, </span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43600532" style="font-size: 13px; ">boots</a><span class="Apple-style-span">, </span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=37616475" style="font-size: 13px; ">handbag</a><span class="Apple-style-span">, </span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43288188" style="font-size: 13px; ">earrings</a><span class="Apple-style-span">}<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/new_boots/set?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=38366032"><img width="600" alt="new boots 3" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/38366032/id/Ijk0Mq354BGRNoqmWWSX8g/size/y.jpg" title="new boots 3" height="600" border="0" /></a></div><div><div><div><br /></div><small>{<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=44223355">top</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=27357533">jacket</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42721465">skirt</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42729762">stocking</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43600532">boots</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=41701034">bag</a>}</small></div></div><div><small><br /></small></div><div><small><br /></small></div><div><small><br /></small></div><div><small><br /></small></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; ">{<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=44223355">top</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=27357533">jacket</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42721465">skirt</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42729762">stocking</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43600532">boots</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=41701034">bag</a>}</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I pretty much have something that looks like everything above except for that pink poncho and the black cable knit poncho. I feel like they are in my future, though.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Just an FYI...<a href="http://canvas.landsend.com/canvas/index.html">Lands End Canvas</a> is now having <a href="http://canvas.landsend.com/canvas/index.html">50% off sale</a> as well as the<a href="http://canvas.landsend.com/otc/index.html?cm_re=Canvas-Sale-_-D-4-4"> Classifieds</a> {if you don't know what the Classified are, read more about it <a href="http://canvas.landsend.com/otc/index.html?cm_re=Canvas-Sale-_-D-4-4">here</a>}. Again, as I have mentioned before, they have awesome stuff and their sales are really good. I just bought 3 turtlenecks for $5.00 each. Love me some LE Canvas.</span></div><div><br /></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-32030816593836408362011-10-18T09:22:00.006-04:002011-10-18T09:41:25.884-04:00computer is fixed!<div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so happy that my computer is fixed! I had to reformat it and reload all my software (which is a very time consuming task) but I am up and running. It is amazing how much we depend on technology...paying bills, keeping in touch with friends and family, etc...a day or two without a computer isn't a huge deal but almost a week without one was making me crazy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So this morning I was watching television while eating my oatmeal and I saw a commercial for this puppy:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaR8YJHsTPZfUzNebPI9AuY8MGKyHYv_7haq3l6qQC4AneFfrxBf_5Xy7TSeg0BIjJh4mxpps-9lbrBxGnQ2DrDdDCSDpTYWKukbd3-x3CzIgCbJlkZjX7jFfOKDrzV0i6UO5q19KrwLDx/s1600/kindle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaR8YJHsTPZfUzNebPI9AuY8MGKyHYv_7haq3l6qQC4AneFfrxBf_5Xy7TSeg0BIjJh4mxpps-9lbrBxGnQ2DrDdDCSDpTYWKukbd3-x3CzIgCbJlkZjX7jFfOKDrzV0i6UO5q19KrwLDx/s400/kindle.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664823037366296658" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051VVOB2/ref=famstripe_kf/182-6072506-8725638">via Amazon</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really want one. I feel like this is sort of giving the iPad a run for it's money. It's price point isn't that bad, either, considering it is color and you not just get books but music, movies, the internet...oh my.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Does anyone have a Kindle?How are you liking it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hints to be dropped towards the hubby very soon for a potential Christmas gift.</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-87763687321044447012011-10-14T11:27:00.004-04:002011-10-14T11:33:28.170-04:00computer on the fritzI am so bummed. My computer at home apparently has a virus of some sort {although I am not 100% sure about this - this is just going by what the guy at <a href="http://www.intrex.com/">Intrex</a> told me over the phone}.<div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, I can't get onto the internet {my computer isn't even recognizing any IP addresses, weird} and I can't even run my anti-virus software {not a good sign}. Needless to say, I am uber bummed about my computer situation. Blog posts will probably be less frequent as a result.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sometimes I dislike technology so much, even though we have come to pretty much depend on it. Sometimes I long for the pre-computer days of hand-written letters... {yeah, I know what you are thinking...what a nerd!}</div><div><br /></div><div>Looks like this weekend I will be feverishly trying to fix my computer myself before breaking down and taking it somewhere. Although I am going out for Chinese food tonight and a corn maze after, so the weekend isn't a total bust.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope your weekend is super fun and you have no technology-related issues! : )</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-77109595923243480982011-10-13T09:49:00.012-04:002011-10-13T10:24:25.951-04:00thursday latelies<div>Happy Thursday! It is another strong coffee day, for sure. For some reason I can't seem to wake up this morning. Hopefully this strong coffee will kick in soon!</div><div><br /></div><div>Since today is Thursday, here are some things I am thankful for today:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. These boots from DSW: </b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkq6makSp6PR1fnOBQlJczPUjohOKUD5trkz1IRDyboDVZm1YEpAe8Otv53sV_MiPawqdT9DHgqjxzpXd_Qw-xw9BCxdxsYYsOOHX7QTEONKUFl5V6j5ysinh3hf4NxWOWDUHa9ucWg65d/s1600/boot.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkq6makSp6PR1fnOBQlJczPUjohOKUD5trkz1IRDyboDVZm1YEpAe8Otv53sV_MiPawqdT9DHgqjxzpXd_Qw-xw9BCxdxsYYsOOHX7QTEONKUFl5V6j5ysinh3hf4NxWOWDUHa9ucWg65d/s400/boot.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662979601474670690" /></a><br /><div><div> <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/white+mountain+pinwheel+boot?prodId=226036&category=dsw12cat1450002">{via DSW}</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I have been searching high and low for some boots that I can wear with skirts and tuck my skinnies in but I have this issue. I call it fat calves syndrome but it actually is that my calves are just slightly more muscular than the average woman. This means the 14" calf circumference for most boots would be fine with a skirt but no room for socks or to tuck my jeans in. These boots, however, have solved my fat calves syndrome problems and have saved the day! : )</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. Suave Dry Shampoo: </b></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xIiqlMKRXa3DbmZJzBp0lgXTKyAV2Df6QI6RBE46pND0qn12UHzj0SE8h5cUG1fAQvbVtWaun2VX_fCgO1CFXarX4-HevWM9fAMmgFIPAEQCREbUteAPVzj7rycds7vN9DVyIl2KNYYI/s1600/dry" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 138px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5xIiqlMKRXa3DbmZJzBp0lgXTKyAV2Df6QI6RBE46pND0qn12UHzj0SE8h5cUG1fAQvbVtWaun2VX_fCgO1CFXarX4-HevWM9fAMmgFIPAEQCREbUteAPVzj7rycds7vN9DVyIl2KNYYI/s400/dry" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662979015857793074" /></a><br /><div>This stuff is AMAZING! I recently bought TRESemmé dry shampoo and it left a weird film in my hair and it was really perfumed. Last week <a href="http://bexastylediary.blogspot.com/">Bex</a> posted in her <a href="http://bexastylediary.blogspot.com/2011/10/thursday-latelies.html">Thursday Latelies</a> about the Suave Dry Shampoo and I decided to give it a whirl. It is AWESOME. No film and a light scent (a nice contrast to feeling like Pepé Le Pew). I normally love TRESemmé products but their dry shampoo just wasn't working for me.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>3. Cable Knit Tights: </b></div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMEtYTWPWjKvvEI6tCHE8BsUP8xUStCI8OtKnO4Y1auigcCvwCXdE9v3wdcL5aKSdFTw7V9Oq6x1wRS6zb0KwLCM2jlGJLLVJ2iRwn5xdUrRAy4dKoj6sTZHjtzOmaUemmZUgpSz9yZfO/s1600/cable+knit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMEtYTWPWjKvvEI6tCHE8BsUP8xUStCI8OtKnO4Y1auigcCvwCXdE9v3wdcL5aKSdFTw7V9Oq6x1wRS6zb0KwLCM2jlGJLLVJ2iRwn5xdUrRAy4dKoj6sTZHjtzOmaUemmZUgpSz9yZfO/s400/cable+knit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662978673755684914" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>These remind me of my childhood (I had a pair of pink ones that I loved) and when I saw they had come back in style for adults I was thrilled! Unfortunately it was too warm to wear them today but as soon as the weather cools I will rock some cable knit tights (I have cream ones and grey ones) with those boots I bought.</div><div><br /></div><div>What are you thankful for today?</div><div><br /></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-42319019577369328302011-10-12T07:00:00.002-04:002011-10-12T08:44:01.964-04:00work it wednesdayHappy Wednesday! My blog posts have been rather wordy lately...so I wanted to do one with few words and lots of photos. Without further delay - work it wednesday featuring flannel (who doesn't love flannel when the temps drop?):<br /><br /><div style="position:relative;width:600px;height:600px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/flannel/set?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=38098316"><img width="600" alt="flannel 1" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/38098316/id/lN_zZSj04BGMW-ma1_DYeA/size/y.jpg" title="flannel 1" height="600" border="0" /></a></div><small><div><small><br /></small></div>{<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42935722">flannel shirt</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42513027">skinny jeans</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=38607767">shoes</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43271742">bag</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=37825165">necklace</a>}</small><br /><div style="position:relative;width:600px;height:600px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/flannel/set?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=38098475"><img width="600" alt="flannel 2" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/38098475/id/orN-Zin04BGzTaMAm1lEfA/size/y.jpg" title="flannel 2" height="600" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><small>{<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42935722">shirt</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42127810">skirt</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=39874360">tight</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=38208877">knee socks</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=31942881">boots</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=35634053">bangle</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43183901">scarf</a>}</small><br /><div style="position:relative;width:600px;height:600px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/flannel/set?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=38098694"><img width="600" alt="flannel 3" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/38098694/id/zhJedCr04BG3I26g1_DYeA/size/y.jpg" title="flannel 3" height="600" border="0" /></a></div><br /><small>{<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42935722">shirt</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=39741654">shorts</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42729762">cable knit tight</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=31942881">boots</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=41701034">handbag</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=41928540">hat</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=39356482">scarf</a>}</small><div><small><br /></small></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; ">What are you working today?</span></span></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-38828965708350162292011-10-11T12:31:00.004-04:002011-10-11T12:40:27.057-04:00woman gives birth after running marathon??I was watching the news last night and on came a story about a woman who ran the Chicago marathon this past weekend - and minutes after crossing the finish line gave birth! This story is amazing overall, but two things really struck me...<div><br /></div><div><b>1. She ran 26.2 miles while 39 weeks pregnant.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>I love to run and actually inquired about this the last time I was at the Dr's office. I saw a <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>visibly pregnant woman (I would say she was 6-7 months?) running in my neighborhood <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>which caused me to ask if running was safe during pregnancy (just asking for future <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>reference...). It is safe, but reducing speed <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>and length of runs is important during the <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>later parts of your pregnant (i.e. exercise is great <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- but don't overdo it).</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. She finished the marathon in 6 hours and 25 minutes!</b></div><div><br /></div><div>For the average runner this might not seem like a feat but since she was 39 week pregnant <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>and carrying the extra weight of pretty much a full grown baby, this seems like she was <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>flying!</div><div><br /></div><div>I guess her running the marathon helped to start the birth process? Anyhow, this story amazed me so I had to share.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can read the whole story <a href="http://www.wral.com/news/strange/story/10241291/">here</a>.</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-56270476149836464472011-10-10T09:05:00.010-04:002011-10-10T09:21:24.906-04:00monday funday (and apple pie)Happy Monday, friends! I hope your weekend was fabulous and your week has started off well. I started my week with a lovely 5 mile run (it was 57 degrees when I woke up! It felt great since it has been in the 40's lately in the mornings here) and now I have moved on to some strong coffee.<div><br /></div><div>I must admit I am a little bummed because I wanted to go apple picking this weekend and it appears picking here in NC is over for the season. I follow on Facebook the place I picked apples when I lived in Central New York (<a href="http://www.beakandskiff.com/">Beak and Skiff</a>) and they are still picking away. I am jealous that apple picking won't be in my future this fall (but if anyone in NY wants to send me a bushel of Macintosh apples - my favorite for eating and cooking, let me know). :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I bought some apples at the store that were grainy and less-than-desirable for eating...so I did what anyone else would do. I made a pie...and it was delicious. Who doesn't love pie? Basically I made an apple crisp pie since we didn't have enough crust for the top. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is what I did: really easy - peel and slice 4-5 medium to large apples. Place in a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup each sugar and flour and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Place in your pie crust (we would have made our own but we happened to have a pre-made in the freezer, so we used that). Once apples are in the pie crust I sprinkle a little corn starch (about 1 teaspoon) on top just to make sure the pie isn't too wet. Top with your favorite crisp topping (I used <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/apple-crisp/3715a45c-3c00-430c-bbe2-9865f9013238#?sr=2&st=6&term=apple crisp&ps=9&pi=9&fv=AND(HasGridViewImage%3ATrue)">this one</a> a la Betty Crocker and added some chopped pecans we had in our pantry.) Cook at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes (time depends on apples you use...test after 30 minutes to see if apples are soft. If they are still firm, keep on cookin'.)</div><div><br /></div><div>If this looks like it might be too much sugar for you, you can always reduce or omit the sugar being tossed with the apples.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy baking! : )</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-73759172584818110712011-10-06T08:43:00.005-04:002011-10-06T08:57:37.467-04:00thursday latelies<div style="text-align: left;">TGIT, friends! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">What a week it has been. I have been super busy at work (hence the lack of blog posts this week) but it has been a good kind of busy. When I was watching the news this morning after my work-out date with <a href="http://www.jillianmichaels.com/">Jillian</a>, I saw the weather was going to be a little warmer this weekend here in central North Carolina...so I am glad I haven't packed my shorts away just yet...which leads me to what I am thankful for this morning...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>1. The <a href="http://jillianmichaels.shop.sportstoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=14308_14361&pc=JIAM180">Six Week Six Pack</a> workout video by Ms. Jillian Michaels. </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ever since I un-joined the gym in 2009 (due to trying to save some money) I have looked for good workouts I can do at home. I also enjoy workouts that get to the point. This work-out is only 30 minutes long but it is definitely a challenge. It is great for when I want to work out but also want to sleep just a couple minutes more. It also is more than just a core workout...don't let the name fool you.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Has anyone tried <a href="http://jillianmichaels.shop.sportstoday.com/Dept.aspx?cp=14308_41321">Ripped in 30</a>? It looks like a great workout and I am tempted to try it out.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>2. Warm weather this weekend!</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> It could very well be the last weekend with summer-like weather, so I plan on savoring every moment.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>3. <a href="http://canvas.landsend.com/canvas/index.html">Lands End Canvas Sale</a>. 40% off. Ya heard?</b> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I got a sweater dress I have been eyeing for about 60% off. They also have really awesome customer service, their clothes are really well made, and they even include a hand-written note thanking you for your purchase with each order. I am in no way endorsed or sponsered by LE Canvas...I just love their clothing that much.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What are you thankful for today?</div><div><br /></div></div></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-3052174667623840682011-10-05T08:27:00.003-04:002011-10-05T08:30:43.667-04:00strong coffeeIt's a strong coffee kind of day (or rather a Pumpkin Spice Latte with an extra shot of expresso kind of day).<div><br /></div><div>No work it wednesday post because a) I am really busy at work, and 2) I don't feel very creative in the wardrobe department at the moment. (hey, it happens to the best of us) : ) </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy hump day, ya'll!</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-61151746414156686492011-10-04T08:52:00.013-04:002011-10-04T09:13:47.697-04:00pumpkin and apple<div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know about you but when the temperature dips for fall I always crave all things pumpkin and apple. Pumpkin muffins...apple pie...I am getting hungry just thinking about all of the delicious fall goodies I want to make. I even had the pleasure of trying <a href="http://www.southerntierbrewing.com/for%20download%20page/downloads_pumking.html">Pumking</a> beer recently and it was really delicious (my favorite fall beer is <a href="http://www.samueladams.com/age-gate.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2findex.aspx">Samuel Adams</a> Octoberfest...but I think I might now have a new fave).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One thing that is sort of tradition in my husband's family is pumpkin roll. It is so good - and really simple.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3OoWB797OwrroR1Iie6P1VoGaefdpcMxDaoVY9zI1Gv8Qedvqfm1xdW_HrWiQVuTx14dH9thuQCzoEaZkuam-Vi6ad-xa6gLtdl1ZnWtNNgD17vty0OWEIRvYZ3OM-Bf-WjcoDiGKHh6I/s1600/32372lrg.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3OoWB797OwrroR1Iie6P1VoGaefdpcMxDaoVY9zI1Gv8Qedvqfm1xdW_HrWiQVuTx14dH9thuQCzoEaZkuam-Vi6ad-xa6gLtdl1ZnWtNNgD17vty0OWEIRvYZ3OM-Bf-WjcoDiGKHh6I/s400/32372lrg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659620982716993170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Pumpkin Roll (how yummy does this look?)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the recipe for this delicious little dessert:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; "><h3 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(122, 122, 122); ">Ingredients</h3><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">3/4 cup all-purpose flour</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/2 teaspoon ground cloves</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/4 teaspoon salt</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">3 large eggs</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1 cup granulated sugar</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">2/3 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1 cup powdered sugar, sifted</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; line-height: 16px; ">1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)</li></ul></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(122, 122, 122); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(122, 122, 122); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></span></div>Directions</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; "><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; list-style-type: decimal; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 16px; "><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; ">PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan; line with wax paper. Grease and flour paper. Sprinkle towel with powdered sugar.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 16px; "><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; ">COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in small bowl. Beat eggs and sugar in large mixer bowl until thick. Beat in pumpkin. Stir in flour mixture. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 16px; "><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; ">BAKE for 13 to 15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched. Immediately loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel. Carefully peel off paper. Roll up cake and towel together, starting with narrow end. Cool on wire rack.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 16px; "><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; ">BEAT cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Carefully unroll cake; remove towel. Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Reroll cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.</span></li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></div></div></span></span>The rolling part takes a little practice but other than that it is one of the best pumpkin desserts around. I even think you can freeze it and save some for later.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy baking!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What fall foods are you craving?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-62176769203975846722011-10-03T09:30:00.004-04:002011-10-03T09:38:07.583-04:00pull out the sweaters...<span class="Apple-style-span" >...fall is here! It was in the 40's when I woke up this morning. Since we haven't turned the heat on yet, it was quite chilly in our house this morning. I didn't want to get out of bed! Since fall has arrived in full force, it is time to pull out those sweaters and all things warm and cozy. I am not sure if I am 100% ready to let go of the warm days of summer just yet (here's to hoping for another warm up before the cold weather really sets in!) but I am happy to start breaking out my sweaters.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >One thing I am looking forward to purchasing is a sweater dress. They seem to be everywhere and I am loving a good sweater dress with tights and boots. Here are just a couple of sweater dresses I would love to add to my wardrobe:</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="position:relative;width:600px;height:600px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/sweater_dresses/set?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=37785920"><img width="600" alt="sweater dresses" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/37785920/id/zrbYgcPt4BGoNHKRR6ZawQ/size/y.jpg" title="sweater dresses" height="600" border="0" /></a></div><small><div><small><br /></small></div><div><small><br /></small></div>{<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43124172">Lands End canvas</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=40900837">Loft</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=38612196">Lands End canvas</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=43351234">Loft</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=42182479">Loft</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=2762799&.svc=copypaste&id=41035706">Loft</a>}</small><div><small><br /></small></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I must say I am really impressed with <a href="http://canvas.landsend.com">Lands End Canvas</a>. They have really great stuff. I have purchased a couple of thing from LE Canvas and everything is really well made and will last forever. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Have a great Monday, everyone!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628300616847108716.post-72150949966483817832011-09-29T10:14:00.004-04:002011-09-29T10:28:53.993-04:00Thursday LateliesOh Thursday...how glad I am when you get here because when you are here that means tomorrow is Friday and then finally the weekend! It has been a pretty busy week, so the weekend can't get here soon enough. I am thankful for being busy, though, because the alternative isn't much fun. Here are some other things I am thankful for this Thursday:<div><br /></div><div>1. Infinity scarves. I don't have one but I need to get one. I have tried to learn how to tie the scarves I have in a way where one does not see the ends...but it always ends up looking odd or the knot comes undone. Whoever invented the infinity scarf is a genius. <a href="http://www.vestique.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=34&product_id=1162">Here</a> is one I have my eye on.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. <a href="http://www.aveda.com/product/CATEGORY10549/PROD6141/Skin_Care/Cleanse_Tone/index.tmpl">This</a> toner from Aveda. I had a facial at the local Aveda Institute last Saturday and it was heavenly. The toner was recommended and it leaves my skin feeling moisturized and not tight and dry. It's got rose in it, so it also smells great (but everything Aveda has smells awesome IMO). It isn't for those ladies with super oily skin, though. (Side note - if you have an Aveda Institute in your area you should check it out. Their prices are great. The facial I got was only $45.00).</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Apple picking. I think I might go apple picking this weekend and I am so excited. I haven't been in years and I can't wait to start baking pies and such. Yum.</div><div><br /></div><div>What are you thankful for today?</div>Sunday Dreaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126514204385775888noreply@blogger.com0