FRIDAY FAVORITES

Long week.....lot's going on...no time! (Therefore why you are only getting Friday Favorites this week!)

1. Sleep!!! I've needed it lately. My favorite things that help my rem cycles are:
A. My cute microwave snuggle bag. It has corn in it..and you heat it up and the lay it on your back, stomach, neck ....whatever hurts...It's very calming and relaxing! (The neck wraps are awesome too)

B. My Lavendar Sheet Spray by Caldrea
I buy mine in Little Rock and Kitchen and Co. but hey sell this brand at So Inviting too. It smells so good! I usually spritz some in the sheets while i make the bed in the morning. It's super soothing!

C. Arbonne Detox Body Gelee.
One of my best friends, Whitney got me hooked on this stuff. I only use it at night and it is the best! It's not super moisturizing..but it feels so good on your neck, arms legs, and back! It cleanses your body and detoxify's it (if that's even a word) haha! (They also make the detox body soak..which is nice...I dont' do it every night but maybe like once a week or so!!!)

Happy Sleeping and Happy Friday!

FRIDAY FAVORITES

Happy Friday! I can't believe we are already 1/2 way through July! This summer has flown by!

I've had kind of an "off" week (due to my back injury). Have not felt much like doing anything (and I actually I can't do anything) so that worked out. It's amazing how when you don't have your back strength how hard it is to blow dry your hair, do your hair, shave your legs, and stand for any long period of time. I've been pretty useless this week. Luckily I have not had any face to face client work..(all been over the phone)...so this whole not poofed hair and lack of make-up hasn't been a huge deal...and I could get away with it this week! Which leads me to

Friday Favorite #1:

Wearing no makeup.
I LOVE makeup...Love to play and try new things, love to stick to my old tride and true products and just LOVE LOVE LOVE to wear it! Super fun. But honestly, when you get a day or two (or 5 in my case) where you don't wear it...It's a nice treat. Let your skin breath a little on a day that it doesn't matter...It's refreshing!!!

Friday Favorite #2:

Summer Garden Veggies.
Logan made the most amazing garden this year. It is huge!!!! There are rows of Squash, zuccini, cucumbers, habanaro peppers, jalapeno peppers, bell peppers, cherry tomoatos, better boy tomatoes, okra, corn, radishes, watermelon and cantelope! So fun and it has done amazing. I hate that I don't have any pics uploaded ..but by the end of the summer I will post some. It has been so plentiful that we've been giving away veggies like crazy because we can't eat them fast enough! I have not helped at all with the planting or watering or anything this yaer. I have gone out and picked a few....but he gets all the credit! There is somehting rewarding about eating something that you planted with your own hands (or in my case Logan planted:) It just tastes better!
I love cutting up squash and zuccini, then soaking in an egg and milk and then shaking in a bag of 1/2 cornmeal, 1/2 flour with garlic powder, pepper and onion salt. YUM! after you sautee them in veg oil then lightly sprinkle with onion salt again.
I also like cutting up the baby cucumbers from the garden, chopping some green onion and cutting cherry tomoatoes in half...then mixing in a bowl some white vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper and a splash of veg oil. No measurements...I just keep mixing until it taste good. Then pour over the veggies and let sit in fridge...so good! Perfect with burgers, grilled fish or just some chicken! Very Very Summery! (you can also throw some dranied corn in there for some color and added sweetness)

Friday Favorite #3:

Time with God. I have enjoyed just being still and talking to God. I always enjoy it but this week I've soaked it up! I love my Heavenly Father so much...and it is the best feeling to just have someone in your life that hears every thought, knows every fear and loves you unconditionally!

Happy Friday; I hope you all have a blessed weekend!

Exhausted!

I am exhausted! I never knew planning a wedding/ trying to slowly unpack and move things from one house to another could be so exhausting (oh and working full time while doing both of those.) I'm tired..that's all i can say! I need a break...but there is really not time. Logan is on his way to Florida to meet his family and I am off to stay with some of my sweet friends until everyone returns home! the good news is: Mary is the BEST hostess ever..and I know I will get to rest and slow down a little! (minor note: i've injured my back somehow...not sure if I just slept wrong or pulled a muscle or what...but needless to say it's BAD.) so bad in fact, that I cried ALL night on Monday...couldn't sleep was just miserable because I was in so much pain. Found the greatest chiropractor who advised me that my minor pulled muscle mixed with my mild scoliosis and my back injuries from the attack = the worst pain ever! No wonder I cant stand up straight and cry constantly about my back hurting! Anyways, he is helping me get back on track and hopefully in the net few days I will be good as new!!! I'm praying that i am because with a wedding in 3 weeks...I need to be able to do things like Walk....it's very important! ha! Hoping to have a much better end to my week than start! Oh..and wishing my honey ..the best mini vacation ever...He so desrves some time off!!!

ex·haust·ed/igˈzôstid/Adjective1. Drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired.
2. (of resources or reserves) Completely used up.

Yep, that's me!

FRIDAY FAVORITES

So it's Friday again! It seems lately the only blogging I do is Friday Fav's...sorry....just been a little hectic (wedding bells are ringing....and there has been lots to do!!!) I can't believe I'm going to be Logan's wife in 1 month and 1 week! It's the best feeling in the world! Okay, so this week I have 3 favorites!

#1. A Book I just finished : The Help! LOVED THIS BOOK! I honestly couldn't put it down. I found myself laughing out loud at parts and crying during others! And the best news ever is....that it is going to be a movie! I saw the poster for it just the other day at the theater and I'M SO SO EXCITED! It's a great Summer Read and it goes quick!

#2. Tart Deco by Essie (nail color) This has been my signature color this Summer. I wear Greys and Dark Browns (almost black) all Winter on my nails...but in the Summer I love to pull out the Coral tones! (I'm a big fan of Cajun Shrmip and Hot and Spicy ..both OPI's) but Tart Deco has stolen my heart for Summer of 2011! I guess I will have to break up my routine and get a French mani and pedi for the wedding :)

Target, Walgreens and of course Glo all carry this brand!

#3 Summer Corn Dip
This is not just for summer.....but I sure have been craving it! I made some a few weeks ago and Logan and I all but licked the bowl clean! I'm going to maybe make it for the Fourth (along with a Foruth of July cake!)It's very simple!

Summer Corn Dip:
2 cans of mexican corn or fiesta corn (drained well)
1/2 cup of sour cream (you can always add a little more if needed)
1/2 cup of mayo (can always add a little more if needed)
2/4 cup of green onion (I honestly dont measure this...I just chop up a bunch and throw it in.
2 1/2 or 3 cups of sharp cheddar grated
1/2 tsp salt (if needs more add another 1/2 tsp)
1/2 tsp of garlic powder (optional)

Mix all ingedients and chill for about 4 hours ( i ACTUALLY LIKE THE WAY IT TASTE THE NEXT DAY...GIVES The FLAVORS A CHANCE TO MESH)
Serve with the "scoop" Fritos

Enjoy and Have a Happy 4th of July!!! I know we will with a good book, pretty nails and some corn dip ;) (and maybe some sun and the lake and a cookout too)