Well, it’s just been too long since I’ve joined Darci & friends for a 5 on Friday post!
Apparently getting a new blog design doesn’t mean that you suddenly become a more frequent blogger?!? 😉
Let’s get right to it, shall we??
ONE.
So I’m going to need you to stop whatever you’re doing and buy the ingredients for this face mask (if you don’t already have them at home). I promise, you won’t regret it! My friend Whitney is pretty much a skin and beauty guru–so when she told me this was the most amazing thing she’d ever done for her face, I couldn’t try it fast enough.
Chris made fun of me for putting eggs on my face, but I think he’s just jealous of my awesome-looking skin and invisible pores 😉
TWO.
I may have cried a little taking down our Christmas decorations on New Years Day. Seriously, is that the saddest day of the year or what?!?
However, saying goodbye to the holiday decor meant saying hello to a fresh new mantle…
a fresh new mantle with a pretty little chalkboard print…
(By the way…try not to be jealous of my awesome nightime iPhone photography skills, okay?!)
THREE.
My friend Emily introduced me to Ellie Holcomb a few days ago…and I’ve only listened to her album 12,856 times since. Love, love, love!
Speaking of Emily…she’s got some awesome things going on right now and I’m so excited for her! She’s expecting sweet little Claire any day (eeeek!!!) and just recently launched her own speech & language shop! Emily’s taken her experiences as a speech pathologist and as a momma to create some awesome language-enriching gift packages and other learning tools for kiddos. I am seriously in awe of her–and I think you will be too! You can check out her shop here 🙂
FOUR.
I have to share this crockpot lasagna recipe that I got from my mom…after all, it met my only two cooking requirements: 1. super easy and 2. very tasty!
I “healthified” the recipe with whole wheat noodles, ground turkey, low fat cheeses, etc…and Chris still liked it. That’s a keeper in my book!
FIVE.
Because what is a Five on Friday post without a picture of my sweet girl?!
She makes me so happy!
Have a wonderful weekend, friends!
I'm definitely going to try that face mask – thanks!! I'm loving that cute chalkboard print and that adorable picture of your sweet girl – she's just too cute!!
Love the new look of your blog and your pretty mantel. And Arden is just as cute as always…such a sweet little girl! Have a great weekend!
Love Ellie Holcomb! She sings at a women's retreat that I go to every year! She is awesome as a singer and person! Her daughter is very close in age to LC and Arden! 🙂 Maybe you will have to come to the retreat one day! 😉
that lasagna sounds yummy and easy = perfect! I've been wanting to try out crock pot meals and just haven't yet. That photo of Arden in your sunglasses is adorable!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE that song….totally downloading the album right now. And that face mask sounds perfect for this weekend!
You babe is so darn stinkin' cute!!! I feel the same about my mantel…but still! Yours is so lovely! Love the chic simplicity!!!!!!! Happy weekend, beautiful!! xx
I heard her songs yesterday when I was listening to Pandora. She does have a great voice! That lasagna sounds pretty easy! I will have to give it a try this weekend!
I'm intrigued by this face mask! I'm going to have to try it!
I love that mantel! And I totally agree, taking down christmas decor is the worst day ever! Your little on is SO CUTE!!
I found your from the 5 on Friday link up and I'm a new follower! 🙂
Amanda @ Happily Ever After
I love your new mantel, totally inspiring me to rethink my current mantle. And that printable, soo gosh darn cute! Totally in love with that! Just found your blog through the link up and am lovin your style! I'll be back for sure!
Mary @ amamacollective.com
yay face masks! i can honestly say I've never done one. . . it might be time to give on a whirl. i''m also totally giving that crock pot recipe a whirl. it sounds like it would be a giant winner in our house!!
Love your printable….and I have what may be a dumb question…do you print yours out at home? I feel like the chalkboard ones would take a TON of ink…so maybe you have some pointers? 🙂
I love your mantel! I so wish we had fireplaces in south FL, but i guess that would be silly..lol:)
Looks like I will be having eggs on my face soon.
And Arden is seriously the cutest little lady!
That lasagna sounds amazing! I wish I had some right now! We've never tried lasagna in the slow cooker, so it's on my list for next! And your new design is beautiful! A perfect fit for you and your blog!
Fun face mask! Sounds like the perfect thing for a lady on "partial bed rest" to do. I love your mantel, love Ellie Holcomb, love Arden and LOVE YOU!!!!! Have a great weekend, friend!
oh man those are some sweet sweet shades!
Thanks for the face mask, sounds gross and awesome all at the same time =)
{Visiting from the Five on Friday link up} Thanks for sharing the face mask details!! I feel the same way about saying goodbye to the festive Christmas decor, but your mantle looks fabulous! Your lit'l girl is waaaay cute!! Hope you ladies enjoy yourselves a lovely weekend ahead!! 🙂
The glasses on Arden are too cute! I am running to the store tomorrow morning and you best bet your face mask ingredients are first on my list!
just started following along. Super excited! Thanks for mentioning Ellie Holcomb. Her music is so good. Thanks
Love the new look of your blog! And as always, your sweet girl is just too cute!!!
Love that new chalkboard print! And Miss Arden looks adorable in her glasses 🙂 And your new blog design?!? It's perfectly you!