Summer Whites…

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I’ve talked before on many posts about my love of white denim. I have no problem wearing them all year long, but there is something extra good about wearing them on a warm summer evening… I also love a good silk top, but they really aren’t all that practical or fun when you are playing with your kids-wrinkles (insert fist shake!) This top is 100% pure fine polyester haha 🙂 And you know what…NO WRINKLES (insert fist pump!)

See? Fist pump!! Ok, really…”Tickle me?!!” 🙂hahaha. This is such a Maya move right now. The little foot kick 🙂 I love that she will just bust out dancing in the middle of the sidewalk. I know that will change eventually, but I hope it’s not for a while…On me…

Top- Vince Camuto (Nordstrom Rack last year)

Jeans- DL1961 Amanda the not distressed version (mine-ebay)

Boots- Nine West (thrifted, similar here)

On Maya…

Top/Dress- Old Navy ( She’s wearing a 18-24 dress as a tunic 🙂 thrifted, but similar here)

Jeans- Gap distressed by me (thrifted, but similar here)

Shoes- Carter’s (Zulily)

Keeping it Real…

And…we’re done 😉

Blog Maya 137 weeks old navy boho Gap Destroyed Leopard Carters Booties-12

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Chicken, Avocado, Egg Salad in a Bell Pepper Cup // Paleo // Whole30

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I’ve been totally inspired by some Paleo and Whole30 recipes on Instagram (mostly @jennaskitchen and @the_clean_wife). Doing Whole30 would not be an option with our teenage boys (I tried cooking separate meals before, but let’s be honest, ONE meal feels like too much work sometimes!) I am all about making healthy meals that taste good though!! The boys and Huz were all gone the other night, so it was just me and Maya. She eats just about anything, so I figured it would be the perfect time to try something I’d been thinking of making. Basically a mix of a few things I’ve seen around, plus what I had in our fridge already 🙂

It was DELICIOUS! So light, yet filling, and unbelievably healthy!Ingredients (Would serve 4)

10 grape tomatoes (cut in half)
5 eggs (soft boiled)
1 and a half large avocados
1.5-2 cups shredded chicken breast (one or two large bone in breast depending on size) I like to BBQ bone in chicken breasts and make extra just to have on hand for a follow up meal like this! Super easy. I usually just dust with olive oil and a tiny bit of sea salt and pepper. Can even just throw it on the BBG plain though, since you peel the skin off!
1/2 and inch slice red onion diced
Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
4 Bell Peppers (I like the orange and yellow ones :))

Directions

You can do almost all of it in the Cuisinart. One dish-easy clean up-WIN!!

Boil water and cook eggs for 7 minutes. Take off burner and add cold water and ice until they are cool. Very important to have them fully cool, in order to peel properly. Set aside while you make everything else.
Toss onions and tomatoes into a Cuisinart (or blender if you don’t have a Cuisinart) Pulse a few times until chopped.
Add in Avocado (salt and pepper to taste. I barely used any)
Add in chicken, and eggs
Pulse a few more times just to mix.
Slice the top off the peppers, deseed, and fill with mixture
Pick it up, get MESSY, and ENJOY! 🙂
Since it was just me and Maya for dinner, we had plenty left over. So, we took some over to my parents 🙂

When being a clothes hoarder pays off :)

Moroccan Milkshake

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This is a fabulous smoothie to start the day with! Five simple ingredients: avocado, milk, walnuts, honey and cinnamon!

Ingredients

1/2 avocado
2 cups chilled milk (you can use cow’s milk, almond, rice, or soy – whatever you’re into!)
handful of walnuts
honey to taste
cinnamon

Directions

Add first four ingredients to tall glass
Use hand blender to mix until smooth
Serve immediately with sprinkle of cinnamon

Sometimes the shoes make the outfit…

Let’s call it what it is….an obsession ;)

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Seriously, I’m out of control with the mullet tops, but I can’t help it! The Huz gave this two big thumbs up though haha. 🙂 hahaha. See the tripod in the back? I didn’t have time to put it away before someone was ready to roam the neighborhood 🙂 Seriously, I could just eat her up! This look KILLS ME! On me…

Top- H&M (similar here)

Jeans- Joe’s Jeans (thrifted, similar here, and less expensive here)

Shoes- ShoeMint “Christie”

On Maya…

Top- Vintage Dress

Pants- B Nature (from Zulily)

Shoes-Converse (thrifted)

Keeping it Real…

OMG, it has been back to the same happy sweet Maya for the last few days. I really do think that potty training put her in a bit of a tailspin. Now that she’s got the hang of it, it’s SO NICE!!!

SO, Mama’s, if you are going through this with your little one, there is hope that it truly is just a phase! Although, I might be overly optimistic and jumping the gun on my excitement. I’ll keep you posted 😉

(all pictures taken with a self timer and tripod, except ones of Maya :))

Roast Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing

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The days are longer, dinners outside – I love this time of year and can’t wait for it to get warmer!

Dressing

1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
2 Tbsp plain yogurt (or coconut milk for dairy free and paleo)
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil

Salad

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups baby arugula
2 cups chicken from a roast chicken
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/2 mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/3 cup toasted, chopped cashews
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (optional)

My little boho girl…

Greek Yogurt Coffee Cake

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This is a recipe that my mom used to make for us all the time when we were kids. Obviously, not with Greek Yogurt, but I love substituting it into recipes 🙂 It has more protein and is so thick and creamy!

Added bonus, it’s SO easy to make and only has a few ingredients-score! I made this for our Mother’s Day brunch, and it was a total hit 🙂 Ingredients

2 Cups Bisquick
1/4 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons butter softened
1 Egg
2 5oz containers of Greek Yogurt. I used flavored (one honey and one blackberry)
1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Topping

(honestly, this got cut off when my mom photocopied the recipe for me, so I guessed haha)

1/4 Cup Bisquick
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar

Directions

preheat oven to 375
Mix all the ingredients for the coffee cake and pour into 8×8 greased pan
Mix streusel topping and sprinkle over coffee cake mixture
Bake for 30-45 minutes or until cake bounces back to touch. I prefer under cooking a little 😉
Can top with a little more Greek Yogurt and fresh berries

Enjoy!

Happy Mother’s Day!

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I’ll start off warning you that this is a monster post. Every year I ask for pictures as my present (SHOCKING haha). Now that I’ve figured out the self timer, I have plenty of me and Maya pics (but really, I can never have enough ha!), but getting the Huz in there requires a special occasion 🙂 Luckily my mom asked for the same thing, so it was a given. Now…that’s not saying it was smooth sailing. I mean, what family photo shoot ever is?? BUT…so glad we persevered and got some images that we will all treasure for years to come.

Probably didn’t even need to snag these outfit pics, but we did anyway… Loooooove the back of this top. No shocker there 🙂 Although, I’m not 100% sold on the high rise skinnies :{ I thought I liked them, until I looked back on these images. NOT the most flattering. Oh well. They do keep you all sucked in, which was very helpful after brunch! Could my mom be any cuter? Nope 🙂 Might be my new favorite picture of me and Maya…

“I can fly, I can fly, I can fly” Yes, she’s been on a Peter Pan binge lately 🙂 These were from our first stop. It was super sunny/aka horrible for pics and Maya would NOT sit still or be held for more than 2 seconds. But…I’m quick haha. LOVE this one of her and my mom. And this of her and the Huz… LOVE THIS ONE!!! And then these are later in the evening… When I realized that I hadn’t gotten ANY of just Maya!? On me…

Top- ASTR (Nordstrom Rack, similar here)

Jeans- J Brand “Maria” (thrifted, similar here)

Shoes- Miz Mooz (old, similar here)

On Maya…

Dress-Old Navy (thrifted)

Shoes- Zulily

Keeping it Real…

I found this quote, when I was trying to think of something to say about motherhood. Yesterday was a tad stressful because Maya just wanted to RUN, RUN, RUN. Can’t blame her! But…trying to wrestle her back wasn’t always the easiest and a few different times, I almost threw in the towel and said let’s bag it. BUT…we didn’t, and I’m so glad.

“Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There’s no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving.”

― Gail Tsukiyama, Dreaming Water

That’s not so say a Father’s love isn’t just as strong or special! Really, the last sentence is what resonated with me the most yesterday and really lately. I’ve never experienced love, joy, patience, and fear to the level that I have with Maya. I love that she calls me her best friend, and we tell each other “You’re my favorite in all the world” and it’s true. I am forever grateful for the experience, and could not possibly love this little nugget more. That said, motherhood is hard (insert apology to my mom and dad for all the shit I put you guys through :{) I wouldn’t trade all the hard moments in the world though, because one little “Sorry Mom” and a big hug, and it’s all mostly forgotten…

THIS is what the 1st 20 minutes of our little shoot looked like…

With a little monster roaring mixed in here and there… 🙂

Such is life…and I’m glad it was documented along with the hugs and laughter 🙂

(Pictures taken by my Dad, Mom, Huz, and me-basically whoever wasn’t in front of the camera or chasing Maya. Most of the time it was my dad chasing Maya, so thank you Dad ;))

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