Holiday Deals

Love the idea of giving personalized ornaments- especially when they're only $3. ;)

The teacher in me loves giving books as gifts. This sets you up for a membership for receiving one new Dr. Seuss book for $4.99 each month. The initial package is $5.95 for 5 books for $10.96 for 7 books- both sets have free shipping. You can read all about it by clicking on the banner above.

I love my BHG magazine- it has great seasonal recipes and decorating ideas. This is a steal!

Magazines make great stocking stuffers, and at $7.99 for a two-year subscription, the price is right.

Duh I would put these deals in this post. And yes we will be buying Tally Christmas gifts- remember, we are those people. ;)

 I've started buying more and more things on Amazon lately. They have great prices, and returns are easy are FREE (love that work). Here are TONS of deals for you to check out this weekend!

Don't forget to enter the $120 Cash giveaway! You have until Monday at midnight to enter.

Happy Friday and happy shopping!

Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Walnuts

Ingredients:

1 bag spinach leaves

2 pears, sliced

4 oz. crumbled goat cheese

1/2 cup candied walnuts (see below)

Candied Walnuts

Ingredients:
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 T butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
2T sugar
1/2 T milk

Directions:
Melt butter in pan. Add nuts and simmer on low to medium heat for 5 minutes. Let stand for 3 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl. Heat in microwave for 15 seconds, or until most of the liquid has been evaporated. Add nuts to bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Stir before adding to salad.

Serve with Good Seasons Italian dressing; recipe found on the back of this package.

The messy version and the pretty version. :)

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Weekend Wrap-Up: Birthday and Anniversary Celebration

Friday night, we celebrated my mom's birthday at my sister's house. She is the best mama and nonna in the world. We're so thankful for her!

For the celebration, I made Stuffed Shells and Pear & Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Walnuts (I'll be sharing the recipe tomorrow!), and my sister made the appetizers and the most delicious dessert- Oreo Ice Cream Pie- YUM.

Saturday morning, we headed to Chastain Park. Tally loves playing in the water there- it's pretty cute to watch him run around like a crazy pup, not sure of what fun thing he should do first. ;)

When we got home, Hagen came over and stayed for most of the day. While they played outside, Matt went to hit golf balls and I went for a massage. This would normally but a treat (and normally wouldn't happen on a random Saturday), but not this time- I pulled a muscle in my back about a week ago doing a Jillian (Jillian Michael's that is- this DVD to be exact- so dumb!). So while it definitely wasn't a relaxing massage,  I did feel much better after it was over. Especially since the sweet lady gave me $20 off. ;)

Sunday, Matt and I celebrated 6 years of marriage. SIX years! Hard to believe time has flown by so quickly. Thanks for all of your sweet wishes on yesterday's post, FB and IG. We appreciate the love!

I had to snap this picture Sunday morning as we were finishing up breakfast and getting ready to head to church. I think Tally knew we were getting ready to leave. Sweet pup. :)

Sunday night, we went to dinner at Sotto Sotto in Inman Park. Italian, of course. Mmmm, Mmmm was it good! When the server was taking the picture, he said we looked like we owned the restaurant. I didn't really get it, so I just laughed- default reaction. If you live in the Atlanta area and love authentic Italian cuisine, I definitely recommend checking it out!

Enter the $120 Cash Giveaway here. Also, the Stella & Dot trunk show is open through November 24th. Make sure you purchase your Christmas gifts and/or treats for yourself by then!

6 years...

Six years ago today, I  got to marry my best friend.

I knew 9 months into dating that I wanted to marry him, but at 17, I knew I had a while to wait to see if the Lord had the same plan in mind for me as I had for myself. ;)

Looking back, it's hard to believe 12 years have passed already. 

Well, then again, maybe I can believe it... we look like babies. 

I'm thankful for the way Matt balances out my all-in personality and loves me for the goof ball I am. On second thought, we're both pretty goofy- but Matt knows how to filter better when we're in public. :)

Through the ups and downs, highs and lows, I can't imagine spending my life with anyone else.

For more pictures of our wedding day, click here.

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