Sunday Jammin'

Happy Sunday! We are in full swing with our 3 day weekend. Yesterday I had brunch with 2 of my favorite Junior League Ladies and Mr Jack, and then went over to see my Fairy God Daughter while the guys were brewing beer. Then hubs and I came home and caught up on the DVR - and started watching Girls. Holy Cow - Lena Dunham does everything for that show. 4 Episodes in and I'm totally hooked.

So I had to share a song, I'm totally obsessed with it, and it's not even on Sound Hound! That is when I know that I'm pretty on top of something. Anyway, these guys were on the Alt18 Countdown this week and I'm loving it.  Enjoy!



           

Graze.com - A Healthy Snack Box!

After a 2 month hiatus, I have returned! I've been traveling, working and trying to figure out how to grow my hair out.  I have lots of fun thing to share with you, but I have to share the best idea that I've seen in a long time! I originally found out about Graze on Instagram. It's another box company - but this one sends healthy snacks once a week for $5. My thought is I could easily spend $5 in a vending machine or the coffee kiosk at work, so how awesome is it to have them shipped and readily accessible.  I opted to ship the box to work too, so I got fun mail during the week. Today my first box came and I came back to my desk and it was there.

I let them provide me the snacks this time. You do have options to pick what you are interested in too. I tried the Florentine which was craisins, pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate. It was the perfect 3pm snack! 

The website is still under invitation only, but I was able to snag an invite for my Cash Cowan followers! Use code 11XLMP1 that will give you access and your first month free AND your 5th box free! Definitely worth a try. 

Anyone else on Graze? I'm anxious to see all the fun healthy snacks there are!

**Sad news - apparently I had only 4 codes to give away! I'll see if I can find more!

Our Holiday Card - 2012 & Card Round Up!

I'm so excited to share our holiday card! This year, my sister in law took our photo. I was wandering around on Etsy and found this awesome banner and I knew I had to have it. Add a red barn, and ta-da! Our holiday    card! I think they turned out super cute. 

Let's do a  Holiday Card Round Up and share your photos too!

Review - Posey Lane - Monogrammed Goodies!

If you're like me, you love anything monogrammed. I was so excited with Posey Lane contacted me and checking out their goodies! They range for shower wraps for women, backpacks for toddlers, and other fun monogrammed items. They are reasonably priced and would be a perfect gift for Christmas! 

For some reason I have a collection of shower wraps and robes, so I opted to try out one of the shower wraps for women.  There were so many options to chose from, it was hard to pick!  But I found one I loved, the minky wrap in navy and mint green. What I loved was the polka dot ribbon and even better my monogram!

I'm totally in love. What I love is the minky feel. I have been wearing it when I blow my hair out and it is working perfectly! I'd take a photo of me wearing it, but I'm sure I'd lose a few readers! 

I'm thinking this would be a PERFECT Christmas Gift! For just a few dollars more, you can get it monogrammed. It's a thoughtful and useful gift. I'm thinking this would be a great addition to a spa gift basket. Hmmm. Good Idea!

Do you use a spa wrap? Thoughts? 

In Full Disclosure - I was provided a wrap in exchange for my review. In no way did it influence my opinion of Posey Lane. 

Salted Caramel Apple Spice - A Starbucks Redo!

A couple of years ago, I became obsessed with apple cider. I would go to Starbucks almost once a week and get one. I thought to myself how could I re-create these at home?  It was perfect timing because I've been invited to participate in the SheSpeaks Torani Holiday Cheer Program! 

Torani sent me 2 bottles of syrup - and one happened to be Salted Caramel! The goal was to make coffee house drinks at home. Mission Accepted! 

Here is what you need:

• Torani Salted Caramel Syrup
• Apple Cider - Starbucks uses Tree Top, but I like the earthiness of Trader Joe's
• Whipped Topping
• Caramel Drizzle (optional)

Basically, fill your glass with you favorite cider, and then a few splashes of the Torani Syrup and microwave. Once done add a dollop of whipped topping and you're set!  I think it takes JUST like the Starbucks version, but with a fraction of the cost. 

I usually pick my Torani up at World Market as they have the largest selection locally, but you can also pick them up online with this 10% off coupon!

Do you have any fun coffee house beverages that you recreate at home? 

In full disclosure, She Speaks and Torani provided me with the syrup to test out. In no way did it influence my opinion of Toriani.