Random Thursday Travel Wishes

Ever since I saw the movie, The Beach, I have wanted to travel to Thailand. The country looks insanely beautiful and they have the Floating Market.

Doesn't this look gorgeous?!

Another place I would like to go is Greece...

And... Nova Scotia (my favorite childhood movies, Anne of Green Gables, was shot there).

And... locally, I would like to see Alaska and Boston.

Happy Thursday!!

Sara

Holiday High FIVE!!

Happy 4th of July everyone!  I am giving everyone a holiday high five in the form of 5 things I'm loving!  Gotta love my cleverness!  Here you go.
5. My hubby.  (I know blah...mushy, gushy!)  It's his birthday today!!  We spent tonight celebrating with our little family!  Here is a peek at what I got him...

This smells AHHHmazing! Manly yet satisfies my womanliness?! 

These are Target's version of the Under Armor boxer briefs...I can't vouch for the similarity in comfort or wear but they are $15 dollars cheaper than the Under Armor brand!!  They look great on too! ;) Sorry for posting your skibbies babe!

4. SMOOTHIES!  They taste like summer in the form of a drink and are insanely good for you too!  I am obsessed!

A whole lot of fruit, carrots, spinach, greek yogurt and ice!  YUMMM!

3. FRENCH BRAIDS.  I know sounds like a "mom do"  but I tried to copy cat one I saw on Pinterest and got some compliments on it...so I figured it can be to mommyish! 

The rear view!

creepy front-side view

2. TARGET CLEARANCE DRESS.  I found this dress at Target for $8.98.  I wasn't sure if I really liked it but I tried it on for Jon and he loved it....so, it found a permanent place in my closet!  It will be a great Sunday dress!

1. TEAM USA!!  I love the Olympics in general but I am CRAZY about the women's gymnastic team!  Seriously...not only are they amazing but I use to dream about being one of them!!  Sara and I were obsessed as kidlets!  We still are!

oh my word....LOVEEEEEE!!!!

Have a PATRIOTIC 4th!!  Get your Red, White and Blue on and wear it proud!!
GOD BLESS THE USA!
Kate

Red White and Blue

I truly love America and what it stands for. I love the entrepreneurial spirit, innovative nature and hard-work-gets-you-somewhere attitude that most Americans possess. I hope my generation doesn't grow into entitled Americans looking for a handout from big government, but starts looking back at itself asking, "What can I do for my country, instead of what can my country do for me?" THANKS JFK.

Here's what I wore to celebrate AMERICA today.

Red shirt and white leather belt is thrifted from Sal Army. Blue jeans are from F21.

Here's my nails--celebrating the USA all day erryday.

Have a happy Fourth!

Sara

Light Mint

Morning Folks!  It's the third of July and I am feeling VERY patriotic.  I will post about my clothing attire for work later on this week.

Here is a top I found at a garage sale with my friend Gina. We have a theory that the unpublicized sales are the best because they are not picked over, and boy, do I think we are correct.

These pictures aren't amazing quality (had my Dad snap the full length one--good job BJ!), but you get the gist. I wore this to church on Sunday morning. Usually the white shorts are cuffed but I figured that would be a bit risque to rock at church, so I unfolded them. Forgive me for the pleated lines and un-ironed shirt. I don't absolutely love ironing.  The garage sale that I found this top, I found another fuschia top and an electric wok! I will try and post on these later. I have been doing a crappy job at taking pictures lately.

Happy early Fourth of July! GOD BLESS THE USA!

Sara

Can't Wait....

I can't wait to bust out of the office in about 10 minutes! I am ready for the weekend!!! Some random thoughts I have been having:
(1) Iowa is hooooottt in the summer
(2) I wish garage sales happened in the winter months
(3) Katy Perry movie looks sooo good!
(4) I want to eat steak and potatoes tonight
and
(5) I am excited to see my lover face soooon.

Happy WEEKEND!

Sara

What I want to say but won't.

I am going to practice keeping my mouth shut today.  I would love to go on a rant about why I don't believe in Obamacare...but I don't think "political opinion" can be found on our blog description.  Perhaps Sara will feel differently and give it to ya! 
So, today I am staying on task. I want to share a recipe I am obsessed with these days!  It is simply called Baked Oatmeal.  Yummm...just saying the name gets my taste buds dancing!  I eat this literally every morning.  WHY?  Well, because not only does it taste delicious it is made with things that are good for you too (with the exception of some sugar)! 

The finished delicious product!

Ingredients:
8 eggs
1/2 c olive oil or butter (I have done it both ways, both are great)
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c sugar
7 c old fashion oats
2T + 2tsp baking powder 
2 tsp salt (omit 1 tsp if using salted butter)

Start by cracking the eggs!

Using your Kitchen Aid mixer or hand mixer, beat your eggs, then add your vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, olive oil or melted butter until well blended. NOTE: If using melted butter make sure it is not too hot or it will begin to cook your eggs!  In a separate bowl, mix your oats, baking powder and salt together.

  
Then start combining the 2 mixtures together.  I use the hand mixer or my Kitchen Aid mixer for this step too!  It should look something like this...

Refrigerate overnight.  Spread in 9x9 pan and bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.  I store it in our refrigerator all week and just heat it in the microwave each morning.  It taste great plain but I like to lightly sprinkle it with brown sugar and pour hot milk over the top!  Other topping suggestions...fruit, raisins or cranberries, chocolate chips, pecans or walnuts....get creative with it!  I swear something about this stuff will keep you full until lunch.  Also, oats make the top 5 list for belly fat burners...and who couldn't use a little help in that area?!  I hope you enjoy Baked Oatmeal as much as I do!

I am going to leave your with my favorite tank top deal of the summer!  I got this (and 3 other colors) for $8 at Old Navy (Who knew ON would be my new hot spot!?).  I felt okay spending $8...but once I tried it on I was smitten...I would have paid $10!!  I love the fit (fitted through bust and flows through waist but not too flowy) and it is super light weight.  You can still find it online too!  Sorry, not a great picture of it!

Oh my word, I am such a cheeser!  I hope you are beating the heat!! 
Peace.out.sister.
Katie

Pictures

I haven't blogged in awhile but Happy Wednesday to you all!  This weekend was pretty busy with some fun events.. Here's a glimpse through iPhone pics.

Here's Katie and I at the Art Festival downtown.  A bunch of our friends went down for a fun filled night! Katie's shirt is thrifted and mine is old. 

Here's my babe and I at the Arts Festival, too. His shirt is thrifted from my local Sal Army! We went on Saturday to look around. He really wanted a chambrai shirt (J Crew has one for like $100!) so we found this one and I think it looks uber handsome on him.

In other news, Colby just got out of surgery! He ended up having to have surgery. I just talked to him and he sounds pretty good. His mom took this photo for me since I had to work.

Another thing I am starting to do is put together puzzles. My friend Kelly bought a bunch at a garage sale. They are fun. I stayed up too late on Monday night and am STILL dragging from it.

Here's a cute pic of two of my nieces and one of my nephews. They are too cute for words and just a blast to hang out with.



I love this quote.  Lately, I have been trying to become really aware of this with my job and relationships.  I have just really tried to focus on all of my life's blessings and not be stressed out about (1) how much I am making, (2) what my future is "supposed" to look like, (3) home ownership possibilities, and (4) an endless list of other things. I've also been trying to say outloud each morning 5 things I am thankful for. It helps your mind and spirit, in my opinion.

Adios,

Sara