Tropic Tan!!

Our vacation couldn't have come at a better time! We have been so busy this month that we're ready to relax! Hubby has been flying to interviews, running a Bschool conference and taking finals. I have been (thankfully) busy with filling orders, making jewelry and traveling for jewelry. It's been a great month for both of us BUT that doesn't mean that we haven't been counting down the days since the 1st of February! We are leaving for Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this coming Tuesday! We're calling it our "honeymoon" even though we did take a honeymoon when we got married but everything was such a whirlwind that this will probably feel more like a honeymoon. (For those of you who don't know the story, we got engaged, married and moved to a new city all within 3 months) It was busy! So now we're going to celebrate, and celebrate we will! Eat, drink, sleep, tan and did I mention eat?!?

I'm so excited about the resort we're going to next week! It's all-inclusive and adult only, so it will be quiet and relaxing. I won't have to worry about how much that drink costs as I'm becoming dehydrated on the beach. And yes, I will be wearing SPF 50. So I might not get a tan but I think I made up for that growing up in Florida at the beach - without wearing any SPF. Yes, my mom did tell me to put it on but I was young and stupid. Here are some of my new items I will be taking to the tropics...

Face shade hat and new bathing suit

"Winning Star" SMD necklace...remember that little starfish pin from yesterday's pic? This one sold today but I'll be making one more!

Thankful-

1. for each of you who read this blog!

2. that a little cold is JUST a little cold.

Jewelry and Baby

This past weekend was so great!! I got some great vintage pins/brooches and some very cool old chain! My sister and little nephew came with me and helped scope out some finds. It was definitely a fun but tiring day. Spencer couldn't have been better. He waved to everyone he saw and talked to them "Bah bah ba." My parents came down for a few hours on Sunday night. The weather was amazing and we were able to cook out and play in the yard with Spencer. I was ready to get back and see Hubby but not ready for the busyness at home. I'm now trying to get orders out and new pieces made before our BIG trip next week!!! I can't wait but more on that tomorrow!

I only have one picture right now of a few pieces that I bought. I'll get more later for you. However, I have lots of pictures of little Spencer for you to enjoy! Also, sister is doing something really cool and I'm going to join her... to write down all the ways in which we are blessed from God. Check out her blog since she explains it better. But I'll be ending each post with something I'm thankful for!

Just a few of the pins I found!

Spencer in his new cool sports car- aka new stroller since he hates being confined in a stroller

Pushing his cart to show mommy

I love playing in the dirt!!

Don't take me from the dirt

Isn't my mommy pretty!

After the fun bath!! (had to get that dirt off)

In my ducky PJs with papa!

2 handsome men!

Things I'm thankful for...

A hubby that sleeps on my side of the bed when I'm out of town because he misses me.

A sister who is my best friend and always has been!

Weekend Travels

Happy weekend! No more recipes today. However, I'll share a couple of pictures of what else I've done this week besides cook. Tonight I am having a night in (by myself, since hubby is out) and packing for my bright and early morning tomorrow. I'm flying to Orlando for a jewelry extravaganza. (I also get to see my sister, bro-in-law and nephew!!) I can't wait to sift through the mad house of the extravaganza this weekend (my sis and nephew are going to join me!) I have so much to find and buy... besides the normal inventory I'm also doing 4 weddings in the next couple of months so that means serious stocking up. Can't wait to share my finds with you!

Have a great weekend and I'll see you back on Tuesday!

Feeling Romantic

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Elle

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Chex Check

This recipe is so much better than the store bought version- Chex Mix! My mom used to make this along with many many other goodies during Christmas time. So as I got older I helped with this easy task (probably since she knew I couldn't mess it up) Thanks, mom! :) It's a great recipe to make for when people are coming over or an afternoon snack for the kiddos, etc. And it's Hubby approved! He loves it!

Today I'm making rice krispie treats for Hubs to take on his men's trip this weekend. (Check out the link.) I won't be posting about the treats since all you have to do is look on the box.

Chex Mix:

Ingredients-

3 cups of corn chex

3 cups of rice chex (I add more of these since Hubs likes them the best)

3 cups of wheat chex

1 cup mixed nuts

1 cup garlic bagel bites (break up)

1 cup bite sized pretzels

6 tablespoons of butter or margarine

2-3 tablespoons of Worcestershire

1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt (then give a few more shakes - I don't measure these, just guess)

3/4 garlic powder (then a few more)

1/2 onion powder (few more)

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Melt 3 tbls butter in oven while mixing all ingredients in separate bowl EXCEPT the spices and Worcestershire. Melt the other 3 tbls of butter in the microwave. Cut the spice measurements into half and pour in the melted butter. Then stir in 1/2 of the chex mix mixture into the butter mixture. Then add the remaining chex mix mixture into the pan. Pour the remaining butter and spice mixture over the top and stir.

Place in oven for an hour but every 15 or 20 minutes give a little stir. Really easy!