tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75852255929855617652024-02-07T18:51:26.876-05:00my life as a wifeAlliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-90257731124433236552011-01-13T19:48:00.000-05:002011-01-13T19:48:14.827-05:00I've Moved!Come check out my new blog! I'd love for all my followers to still read! Let me know what you think of the new site!<br />
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</span></span>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-71834555386719888272011-01-07T09:49:00.001-05:002011-01-07T09:49:29.488-05:00Fitness FridayI've decided that on Fridays I will blog about my favorite workouts, health recipes, and all things fitness. <br/> Today I will start with a workout. I have all my workouts on notebook paper so I thought it would be nice to have them on here. I like learning new workouts so feel free to leave me some of your favorites! <br/> <br/> Workout #1 (45 minutes, 2 miles) <br/> .5 mile warm up (my gym has a track where 10 laps=1 mile) <br/> <br/> 30 squats with medicine ball (you pick the weight, I do 4kg) <br/> 30 lunges with MB <br/> 30 presses (each arm) with MB <br/> Run 2 laps (2/10ths of a mile) <br/> Repeat set <br/> <br/> 30 band bicep curls (with resistance band- the thicker the harder) <br/> 30 tricep extension with RB (each arm) <br/> 30 rear delt flies with RB <br/> Run 2 laps <br/> Repeat set <br/> <br/> 100 jump rope <br/> 50 crunches on Bosu Ballast ball <br/> 30 hamstring curls with Bosu Ballast ball <br/> Run 2 laps <br/> Repeat set <br/> <br/> Run 3 laps <br/> <br/> Repeat all omitting running. <br/> <br/> *I Am by no means an expert. This is a workout I enjoy and just wanted to share. <br/> <br/> <div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5</div>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-5606283431739618732011-01-03T17:30:00.000-05:002011-01-03T17:30:06.800-05:00Sweet Dreams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been having the itch to redo a room. One day I woke up and decided I wasn't a fan of our winter duvet cover anymore. I liked it when our room was a light blue color, but the brown and the gray just isn't working for me anymore. What do you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been looking all over the internet for something to pop out to me. I've seen things that I like but not love. Here are the front runners:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Regency Home 300 Thread Count Puzzle Print Duvet Cover Set" src="http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/P12945610a.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cream and white from <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Regency-Home-300-Thread-Count-Puzzle-Print-Duvet-Cover-Set/5089925/product.html">Overstock</a>. Might be too plan though</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="BrightonBedroomCollctnJL10" height="320" src="http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/Crate/BrightonBedroomCollctnJL10?$web_zoom$&extend=110,110,110,110" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A pop of color from <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/bed-and-bath/all-decorative-bedding/marimekko-madison-persimmon-bed-linens/f37833">Crate & Barrel</a>. Just not sure if it is the right pop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Mackenzie duvet" height="320" src="http://images.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/500/122235.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really like this one from <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=122235&RN=27&">Bed Bath & Beyond</a> just not sure if I'm sold on the green.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I guess I'll have to stay on the hunt. Where are some good stores to check out? I will take any suggestions!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are also getting some new carpet in the bed room. Thanks to some friends and family we racked up over $200 in Lowes gift cards over the holidays. The carpet we have in there now is the cheapest stuff and isn't comfy to step on. I have to decide what color would look best. I am thinking the 3rd row down and 3rd from the left. Again, I will take suggestions :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Goal #1- Get & Stay Organized:</b> My husband will tell you that I am the messy one. He is someone that likes order, where I am the one that will just throw things in my closet and clean it later. I finally got sick of being that way and have decided to change! This week we bought stuff to organized my closet and dresser drawers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Goal #2- Run a 10k: </b>As you know last year I got really into running. It is amazing what our bodies can do. This year I want to push myself and run a 10k (6.2 miles). This is a very do-able goal for me. I think <a href="http://flyingpigmarathon.com/">this</a> will by my first 10k. Right before my 25th birthday. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Goal #3- Be More Crafty: </b> I have a whole room dedicated to my crafts. I need to take sometime this year and work on some stuff. Who knows, maybe I could even make some stuff and sell it at local craft shows or Etsy.com! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Goal #4- Shop For Only What I Need: </b>Now if you ask my close friends you will find out that I am a thrifty shopper. I look for deals and never buy full price. This year I am wanting to do something different. After cleaning out my closet and drawers I realized I have enough clothes. There are other things I can get with that money-save for Lasik (that A just got, so jealous!), use the money to finish our basement, again (it flooded a few months after we moved it and had to rip up the carpet), or decorate our guest bedroom. If I buy something new I am make a rule that I have to get rid of something. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Goal #5- Blog More: </b>As the years have gone by I have blogged more and more every year. I want to have more of a direction on my blog. I enjoy blogging because I get to document my life and look back. I want to know what my readers want to see more as well. I want to grow my blog too. I am open to suggestions! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's it for this year! I plan on continuing my goals from last year as well. I will do check ins every now and then to track my progress! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://i.ebayimg.com/18/!B+351,wEWk~$(KGrHqV,!i0EzNqw7wFPBNBC-OfO,w~~0_12.JPG" width="307" /> </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I got this top at Ann Taylor Loft. After all the discounts I got it for $10! I'm thinking of wearing a black cardigan with it if I get chilly. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="179" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/215589380.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1293808802&Signature=yxERen%2Fj%2BTY1Sr5%2FkqtnWCr3l0s%3D" width="320" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Last week I returned my Rock and Republic jeans to Nordstrom Rack that I originally used my Groupon for. I thought I would get a gift card for the $50 (which was what my groupon was for) and the remaining amount I paid back on my credit card. Well, when I went to the counter to return it she put it all back on my card. Turns out I ended up getting my groupon for free (I paid $25 for $50). Does that make sense?! I was sort of confused. Anyway, my friend Lauren was the one who spotted this bag first. It is a Kate Spade that was originally $425, but was on sale for $79.97. I couldn't believe that price! It was love at first site. I mean, I only paid $30 for a new Kate Spade bag! Score! The picture above is hard to see so here is the bag.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I am still debating on what bottoms to wear tonight. I'm thinking dark jeans with either my patent leather heels or flats (depends on which jeans I pick). I feel like this post is all over the place but I had to share my great deals! I will be back after the new year to show how the outfit went together and how the night went! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone has a fun, and safe New Year's eve!</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Goal #1- Meal Planning- I must say this is something that I did keep up on. We had a dinner planned almost weekday this year. Of course, there were few times where something popped up but other than that I am pleased with this goal. It is something that I plan on continually doing. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Goal #2-Get Fit- I must say I have come a long way since 1/1/10. This past year I have<a href="http://practicalyetchic.blogspot.com/2010/12/goodbye-shoes.html"> ran</a> in 6 races, went to the gym at least 4 times a week, I drank my last pop in March and gave up fast food in February. I am in the best shape of my life. I can't wait to see what 2011 brings me! I have to brag a little. I want to look back on this post next year to see progress(if any)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxBAPfQv12kptB2uuDUSFezRW6-VcghtIC-ZWVNxtrzETD8UzV0k-ubwN6i9-SR59scC8WICuHYl9XJnKAyzMJT8cFu6Fr1Nn6P7UvO5XYahIt3hOewfTifgvyU96MUSMcVFqA_CP0Pkcv/s1600/CIMG4212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxBAPfQv12kptB2uuDUSFezRW6-VcghtIC-ZWVNxtrzETD8UzV0k-ubwN6i9-SR59scC8WICuHYl9XJnKAyzMJT8cFu6Fr1Nn6P7UvO5XYahIt3hOewfTifgvyU96MUSMcVFqA_CP0Pkcv/s200/CIMG4212.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">March 2010</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Goal #5- Read 50 books this year. Sadly I didn't get this one done either. I did read 35 books and I am proud of that. It is the most books I have read in one year. Some of my favorites: Emily Giffin's<i> Heart of the Matter</i>, Chelsea Handler's books (funny!!),and Kristen Hannah's <i>Winter Garden</i>.Who knows maybe next year I'll hit the 50! </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/galleries-slideshows/10-captivating-summer-reads/heart-of-the-matter-by-emily-giffin/961306-1-eng-US/Heart-of-the-Matter-by-Emily-Giffin_slideshow_image.jpg" width="256" /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I must say for never sticking to resolutions in the past I think I did pretty good this year. In the next few days I will have my 2011 goals. Have you thought about yours? </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-25363876118029644912010-12-29T11:10:00.001-05:002010-12-29T11:11:02.454-05:00Our Christmas 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our Christmas's started last Sunday when we had my dad and all my siblings over for dinner. It was our first time cooking a ham and it turned out great! It was so nice having everyone over here this year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Compared to <a href="http://practicalyetchic.blogspot.com/2009/12/celebrate.html">last</a> year we all look a bit different, especially Nolan! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWRwcp6Qu7khUOzlYCh1ecEukTvEXUjgJblh_J6EkV_pyJef0LDv15WBkev3SEKVEEolR39M2R6KLeir_2LXdWxfBUqh0ldPrs9xU8YQQDrYeCWx-opfjfGXFG28i3OnXBX67sMATwGn5/s1600/dadc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWRwcp6Qu7khUOzlYCh1ecEukTvEXUjgJblh_J6EkV_pyJef0LDv15WBkev3SEKVEEolR39M2R6KLeir_2LXdWxfBUqh0ldPrs9xU8YQQDrYeCWx-opfjfGXFG28i3OnXBX67sMATwGn5/s320/dadc.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't take any pictures on Christmas Eve but we always go to Andy's aunt and uncle's house. I got some really nice gifts-a North Face sweatshirt (seen below), some MAC eyeshadow and a Sephora gc. Andy got a Lowes gift card and a new Under Armour shirt. Then we went out to my aunt's house to enjoy some dessert and laughs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas morning we always open up our gifts to each other. I spoiled Andy this year with a few clothes, softball stuff, and his favorite gift- a pair of <a href="http://www.zappos.com/ugg-kenton-chestnut-sheepskin">Ugg</a> slippers (Zappos has the best customer service btw)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6nVEFJmKguygNGI2Lq8BBaEdzFBbP4NZ5d2_Y0mgEDNl5OkYG3rAHEfCEuno7-AWnpcmeG54HrnZtHoSwb_k6Cvf-EBZRTnu_RobW6ozj0D00mYFR-o1jPGEjMWuN8_jG2oS1DDv2Yiz/s1600/andyfav.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6nVEFJmKguygNGI2Lq8BBaEdzFBbP4NZ5d2_Y0mgEDNl5OkYG3rAHEfCEuno7-AWnpcmeG54HrnZtHoSwb_k6Cvf-EBZRTnu_RobW6ozj0D00mYFR-o1jPGEjMWuN8_jG2oS1DDv2Yiz/s320/andyfav.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Andy also spoiled me this year. I got a gift card to go get fitted for some running shoes, some makeup, and he built me a mirror. But my favorite gift of all was the Tassimo coffee machine. I love this thing! (If you have one what are some good t-discs to buy?)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BO8qrLgs-PVLXD_VZoJKXLuiEx5w_6V_Jq5sCPLFEh0ybGm0fHY9Vi9BDW4n48G7yRwJPImwng9SKN7pbNQizyRUG2VpFv5UJvRmdTy_xknCxSRX8i6Uklv8eeA0aUTFuxYljA-xJk7d/s1600/fav+gift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BO8qrLgs-PVLXD_VZoJKXLuiEx5w_6V_Jq5sCPLFEh0ybGm0fHY9Vi9BDW4n48G7yRwJPImwng9SKN7pbNQizyRUG2VpFv5UJvRmdTy_xknCxSRX8i6Uklv8eeA0aUTFuxYljA-xJk7d/s320/fav+gift.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We then headed off to my mom's for our traditional Christmas breakfast. I won't bore you with all the picture but I do have to brag about one. My bff (aka my brothers gf) got me the gift I didn't think I would get since it has been sold out everywhere:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We then headed off to our last stop, Andy's parents. Once again I got more makeup, a new dessert cookbook (I will have to blog some of the good ones!), and more running gear. Andy, again, got more tools! We always do a gift card game with the whole family. This year Andy got one for Home Depot, and I had one for Target but it was stolen from me so I ended up with one for Victoria's Secret. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-70265233767585440822010-12-21T14:55:00.000-05:002010-12-21T14:55:39.185-05:00Goodbye Shoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GvYg4Oy4nSB45EbvNaVhI-zv0lOZQ5HNdipc1ZckRHGVUdOise1U3KfgezJJ5uELaSssILDIFkJlvy4a71B_u-UU08060kgIbvOzNBy8wvq6j7LEMdxvb-b-a-tBVmRTR3PWZh5A4_o-/s1600/IMG_6548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GvYg4Oy4nSB45EbvNaVhI-zv0lOZQ5HNdipc1ZckRHGVUdOise1U3KfgezJJ5uELaSssILDIFkJlvy4a71B_u-UU08060kgIbvOzNBy8wvq6j7LEMdxvb-b-a-tBVmRTR3PWZh5A4_o-/s320/IMG_6548.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I sent my gym shoes in. When I bought these shoes back in January I also bought the No Sweat protection plan that Dick's Sporting Goods offers. The shoes were wearing out so I sent them back and soon they will send me a gift card to get some new ones. It really is a good deal, the plan was only $3.99. I thought it would be fun to reflect back. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPw-Q_9b4kgKytSmhl7bQQkt8UWc_khn5lq1XwhfUJ_6RsEt-_vsF4kLLwmTk9YlcOur75DNITjVbAcsJwnakrIDsb80O0zE-JBWMSWZ0FfA_hBNdyxqQL4Qo62MwvK3AfWqfDuQDW8i3/s320/IMG_5496.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then in June my shoes took a trip to Nashville. I ran in the CMA Road Race 5k. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not included is all the times I ran in my neighborhood and my workouts. I am in the best shape of my life! Last year at this time if you were to tell me that I was going to run in 4 races in 2010 I wouldn't believe you! I am so proud of all I have accomplished! I am looking forward to next years post, with many more races and new shoes! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-10544995306858990422010-12-16T10:16:00.000-05:002010-12-16T10:16:05.074-05:00Lace & Tights<div style="text-align: center;">I am loving the lace tops and tights for this season. I grew up dancing and always wore tights to dance class so I never really wore them outside of that. What was I thinking?! I went to Forever 21 and bought a pair of <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_legwear_tights&product_id=2079037665&Page=1&pgcount=25&sort=lp">black tights</a> for $3.50 and another pair of <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_legwear_tights&product_id=2077976511&Page=1&pgcount=25&sort=lp#">patterned tights</a> for $6.80. I normally wear leggings with boots in the winter. I've seen people wear tights with pumps so I thought I'd try that look out. I was impressed with Forever 21's quality for the black tights. I was afraid they were going to be thin or itchy but they weren't! It was a very good buy. Here is my outfit (along with my new hair color!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvj73YJ67ty4DZV8HnrHWMRXhyWLLxYVjTVpGuEJNoKJQXT4ExuexZHkgcw9kn0EWlol7U-qiQC_fRb9lmCe0ty9EJwFphuwdRdbN_RI1eOR0k421Mqjl4AheUbg63BS5UdTCXmOHTIkYH/s1600/IMG_6471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvj73YJ67ty4DZV8HnrHWMRXhyWLLxYVjTVpGuEJNoKJQXT4ExuexZHkgcw9kn0EWlol7U-qiQC_fRb9lmCe0ty9EJwFphuwdRdbN_RI1eOR0k421Mqjl4AheUbg63BS5UdTCXmOHTIkYH/s400/IMG_6471.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Skirt-The Gap, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">cardigan-Tommy Hilfiger Outlet </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> lace top-Charlotte Russe</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">black patent leather shoes-<a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/shoes/high-heels/78256161-douvier/90">Aldo</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am loving this look on celebs too:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="photo_eva-mendes_movies_2009-12-18" height="400" src="http://mylt.ltcdn.com/all-the-looks/sites/mylifetime.com.all-the-looks/files/imagecache/fullsize_435x620/getty_selected/2009/12/18/94735222_0.jpg" width="255" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/all-the-looks/search?term=tights/stockings&view=photo&page=12">Eva Mendes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would love a creme lace dress. I think this is such a classy look! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="photo_stephanie-pratt_2008_2009-12-09" height="400" src="http://mylt.ltcdn.com/all-the-looks/sites/mylifetime.com.all-the-looks/files/imagecache/fullsize_435x620/getty_selected/2009/12/09/94161755_0.jpg" width="262" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/all-the-looks/search?term=Tights/stockings,%20lace&page=53&view=photo">Stephanie Pratt </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love how she made this fun with the ruffle skirt. I also like the lace sleeves on the top! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I plan on wearing my patterned tights with my new skirt I got from <a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=27854&Nr=AND(CAT_SALE_FLAG:Y)&N=1200048&pCategoryId=3364&categoryId=279&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_279&loc=TN&defaultColor=Sterling%20Heather&defaultSizeType=Petite&cid=A0001">Ann Taylor Loft</a>. (It fits much better on me!) I just need to figure out what top to put with it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-50160125182400803532010-12-15T17:18:00.000-05:002010-12-15T17:18:41.475-05:00Christmas FavoritesI thought since we are ten (!!) days out from Christmas I would post some of my favorite things! <div><br />
</div><div>My favorite Christmas song,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i> and just might be my ringtone</i></span>, is Rockin Around the Christmas Tree. I can't help but think of the Home Alone scene where he has the 'people' dancing around!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ny-o4zr4LY0?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the snow as well. I mean if it is going to be <s>cold</s> FREEZING it needs to snow. Working in a school that is sorta, kinda in the 'country' we get pretty many snow days or delays. There is no better phone call at 5 am! We actually had a snow day on Monday and we have another storm moving in right now! My fingers are crossed for a white Christmas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBFkKRw1HgtcGFjcBqeBVMEsS7MJmBsWSyM4RkEToIMIrNGxzsG5JrXYSI2Lo5Mh8ZHJUC1yDVMS3R8mc9eyShJmrYPve6zp7JYUtZzAh5eeTdBmk1FAJi_QBkXIcz3rZH0oo1K3IMQCr/s1600/IMG_6457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBFkKRw1HgtcGFjcBqeBVMEsS7MJmBsWSyM4RkEToIMIrNGxzsG5JrXYSI2Lo5Mh8ZHJUC1yDVMS3R8mc9eyShJmrYPve6zp7JYUtZzAh5eeTdBmk1FAJi_QBkXIcz3rZH0oo1K3IMQCr/s320/IMG_6457.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm also loving the Target commercial! I can remember waking up at 5 am (pretty much when my mom went to bed because she waited till Christmas eve to wrap-but we didn't know that) and running into the living room to see everything Santa brought us. The excitement isn't the same as an adult but I still do enjoy waking up Christmas morning. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also love going to Starbucks to get a nice hot caramel brulee latte. I may or may not have an addiction to Starbucks. Is it bad that I have a gold card?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRIbSZJZTKNXLEDiwiyJ08WNVlenPfPV6zASfIpeFXVcjeA0ucvO9-ToxRbsgVJ4Yooq7wi1OCeqIkcTgNnq1kVLUeA4liy_M8A2dm1T1C4D_IVr-QEkedhxiwG2bIdFOFZGElMDsK85X/s400/4094568635_411cd54861.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another addiction I may or may not have is Bath and Body Works soaps. I have a supply that would last me for the next 10 years! I like to switch them up for the seasons! Right now we are washing our hands with Winter Candy Apple, my fav!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.viewpoints.com/images/review/2009/326/7/1258896136-80272_full.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also LOVE giving people gifts. It's the best feeling to give someone something that puts a smile on their face. A little gift can go along way. I have something up my sleeve that I think A will be surprised with. Last year I did that when I got him some nice sunglasses. I also have a few small gifts for some friends that might not be expecting anything, that is my favorite time to give someone a gift. I received a gift from a co-worker that was a surprise and I love it! She is so thoughtful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0-VswT7PR37jfEE5dVVu4LJ6_7lYEUA22VafMslNXXZ5gScpfiMBEXsmuVXIVt30sern4G4Hif4tBO1PbJyjLsDQAHI3IOCYXH_sCBSaawiAA9eccAYHeLGehV7-WzL_EtvIpIXnKPWP/s1600/208045382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0-VswT7PR37jfEE5dVVu4LJ6_7lYEUA22VafMslNXXZ5gScpfiMBEXsmuVXIVt30sern4G4Hif4tBO1PbJyjLsDQAHI3IOCYXH_sCBSaawiAA9eccAYHeLGehV7-WzL_EtvIpIXnKPWP/s320/208045382.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-48165207504029452522010-12-08T11:00:00.007-05:002010-12-08T11:00:05.226-05:00The Perfect Tree<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Over the weekend we went to go get out Christmas tree. After stopping at four different places we finally found it. When we got to the place we had a worker come up to us and ask what we were looking for. We told him about 9 feet and skinny and he told us he had the perfect tree for us. We are easy to please and once they showed us the tree we said we'd take it. They even took $20 off the price! While they were loading it up on the car my mom and I went to get our free ornament and some hot chocolate! They had the best customer service. I wouldn't mind getting our tree there again next year! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After looking at our tree from <a href="http://practicalyetchic.blogspot.com/2009/12/oh-christmas-tree-part-2.html">2009</a> and <a href="http://practicalyetchic.blogspot.com/2008/12/christmas-time-is-here.html">2008</a> I realized this was our biggest (and my favorite!) tree yet! I love the smell of the tree and the glow from the lights. Christmas is such a magical time. Walking into my living room just makes me happy. It looks so cozy and warm. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-l1ekx6pXbPEukPTTNqQl6aoZU7dFxA1tbi2-KMH801hJSxH4jm1E7XqqstFqSNgW9GaSNl6LcR1CzoiHOqCmDHN0rLt0VBL0NzihJyAWfC627szJzyzfpBrTi4fwWaio9dzSLfEfSk5/s1600/IMG_6427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-l1ekx6pXbPEukPTTNqQl6aoZU7dFxA1tbi2-KMH801hJSxH4jm1E7XqqstFqSNgW9GaSNl6LcR1CzoiHOqCmDHN0rLt0VBL0NzihJyAWfC627szJzyzfpBrTi4fwWaio9dzSLfEfSk5/s320/IMG_6427.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
</div>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-7266446079069141252010-12-07T12:52:00.000-05:002010-12-07T12:52:28.826-05:00Frosty AirI don't know what has happened to me in the past few years but I can not stand the cold! Today I woke up to a frigid 12*! I mean, it only took ten seconds for me to go out to my car this morning to warm it up, but I became so cold!<br />
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After I got the car cleaned off (not fun at 630 am!) I headed out to work. I am one of those careful drivers, when it's this cold out the ice on the road doesn't melt! I took my time going to work, slid a few time, and walked my short walk from my car to the building. I am dreading going back outside!<br />
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I remember being a kid playing in the snow all day and not caring about how cold I was. Now, I <i>hate</i> even stepping one foot outside! It is going to be a long winter! I don't know how people who live in colder areas handle it. I already know I'll be one of those people that either retire down south or go to Flordia for the winter!<br />
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July weather can come back anytime!Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-79527387632247541462010-12-06T17:37:00.000-05:002010-12-06T17:37:16.833-05:00Playing Catch Up<div style="text-align: center;">I really meant to blog last week but I just had a bad week and couldn't get into it. But today is a new week and I'm back! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Lets start with Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful, yet (as always) busy day. I mean who really could not like a day where it doesn't matter how much you eat and get to be around great people! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYx0pdVbO0MaTrbTBIU4dYTpg-qfHMpNBpN0Wnp442bbpobVixLF8f9hk1bMytSMT7AqEcf7QZhEUsqFVi_RslJlhCt5u2lMAMRDbcAd0mc3G5BOnWXOXfEj_cL_m2ylBX3RvMLx-OKpK1/s1600/IMG_6320.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYx0pdVbO0MaTrbTBIU4dYTpg-qfHMpNBpN0Wnp442bbpobVixLF8f9hk1bMytSMT7AqEcf7QZhEUsqFVi_RslJlhCt5u2lMAMRDbcAd0mc3G5BOnWXOXfEj_cL_m2ylBX3RvMLx-OKpK1/s320/IMG_6320.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">After our delicious dinner Lauren and I headed out around 11 for some Black Friday shopping. And boy did we do some shopping! We stayed out till 7 am! We had a blast and it was fun to be in the crowd! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Even though my week didn't start out that great last week it ended on a great note. My cousin had her baby on Friday. We didn't know the gender. My guess was a boy, and I thought that the whole time. I was shocked when I got that text that it was a little girl! I am so thrilled to have another baby girl in the family, my other cousin had a baby girl just this past May. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcPBMFxruMiYxeAMqfHj5Yb7x_dMISMPg8pg0sxIE1KVFvpqGcqwEhNLXwwzTb5KS6GJKh1hBl7qYzA34YaTfe83m0QswzmFl26v9n9_6qw1yThQEb9M-3CZbN0KQUduTT6e1xueIGShN/s1600/IMG_6364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcPBMFxruMiYxeAMqfHj5Yb7x_dMISMPg8pg0sxIE1KVFvpqGcqwEhNLXwwzTb5KS6GJKh1hBl7qYzA34YaTfe83m0QswzmFl26v9n9_6qw1yThQEb9M-3CZbN0KQUduTT6e1xueIGShN/s320/IMG_6364.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Look at those cheeks! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZWOcqI0k14WV0trFD48AKcqO8lJJI2hwI-Vhim5hv7Y0mxnFL0BXuW8h7oBqvn6a02k_g66zCdAUZSU605WK-LYla1LNoWT8moHC6zMqPgT1BSJh3Xo2xDQLoPQmKGg-XcReNd7rQbxN/s1600/IMG_6378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZWOcqI0k14WV0trFD48AKcqO8lJJI2hwI-Vhim5hv7Y0mxnFL0BXuW8h7oBqvn6a02k_g66zCdAUZSU605WK-LYla1LNoWT8moHC6zMqPgT1BSJh3Xo2xDQLoPQmKGg-XcReNd7rQbxN/s320/IMG_6378.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-57980655024069717652010-11-22T19:47:00.000-05:002010-11-22T19:47:00.424-05:007 days to be thankful:day 5 our home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhss3H5DH95KIvxtUUywuIbxYQFGPY4HHIR7HuE4o1-zHs6BuU4T6umN1aNAuOyP6dKx0hmDxjVjXnfkyS3SFt9FzA3IPrNo4R7TX3QrmHAM6FbrJqIleYYUvWUchCWAM8JiDB0KntJOUST/s1600/CIMG4019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhss3H5DH95KIvxtUUywuIbxYQFGPY4HHIR7HuE4o1-zHs6BuU4T6umN1aNAuOyP6dKx0hmDxjVjXnfkyS3SFt9FzA3IPrNo4R7TX3QrmHAM6FbrJqIleYYUvWUchCWAM8JiDB0KntJOUST/s320/CIMG4019.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so very thankful for our house. I grew up in a tiny, tiny town and all I wanted to do was move out. So back in 2007 that is what I told A. We looked around at surrounding neighborhoods and couldn't find anything we were in <i>love</i> with. Then one day we passed this house and knew we had to check it out. The second we walked in I got that feeling. This was our home. It wasn't the typical house that this town has. Our house has so much charm. It was built in 1886! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so thankful that we found this house. I am thankful I stayed in the same town I grew up. I am so close to my favorite mall, I can walk anywhere, and can get to any highway within 10 minutes. It really is a great place to be. I am thankful this is our first place together. We didn't have to get an apartment*, I was a homeowner when I was 21. It was such a great feeling. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I am also thankful for the family I married into ( ^this is only a small part of that). I am thankful for where I went to high school and played soccer. I played with A's cousin and that's how we met. I got my fun job while working in college (a high end jewelry store) thanks to A's aunt. I've been in the family for 8/9 years and it feels like I've been apart of the family forever. I am truly thankful for being welcomed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I've known him for a little over 8 years and I still am head over heels about him. I don’t understand how I got so lucky to be the girl to marry him. He's always been there for me, been my biggest cheerleader, motives me, and inspires me to be a better person. I hope everyone can find what I have with Andy. I am truly thankful to have him in my life. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="231" src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_5x7-23017-2632-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128103904300083644.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like the colors and snowflakes in this <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/retro-kaleidoscope-holiday-card-5x7-flat?sortType=1&storeNode=93479">one</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="320" src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_5x5/STATIONERYCARD_5x5-31046-2623-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1286315837000173180.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/pretty-poinsettia-print-christmas-card?sortType=1&storeNode=93479">This</a> one is a very clean layout too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-55753643281483774772010-11-08T06:11:00.001-05:002010-11-08T16:46:11.786-05:00So excited!<div style="text-align: center;">Friday afternoon I got an email from Verizon that looked like this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/11/11-6-10-vzwpromoplan600.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought it was too good to be true. Andy and I had to go sign some papers for fill out for our refi (hello 15 year loan! I could be debit free by 39!) So after that we decided to head up to Verizon to get the scoop on this plan. See, we were up for our 2 every 2 but I was a cheapskate and didn't want to fork up the $54 a month for data plans (I get a discount through work). So we went up there and even the sales guy had never seen this. He called the number and confirmed it and told us to pick out our new phones. A walked out of there with the Droid Incredible and I got the Droid 2. How could we pass up a deal for 1,400 mins, unlimited data and texting, and all the other Verizon stuff for less than $180 a month for all 5 lines! I love my new phone. </div><div style="text-align: center;">For all you Droid people out there what are your favorite apps? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">read more about the plan<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/verizon-trials-unlimited-text-and-data-cellular-plans-for-prefer/"> here</a></div>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585225592985561765.post-765924003975245382010-10-28T18:39:00.001-04:002010-10-28T18:39:45.574-04:00Pumpkin, Pumpkin,& More Pumpkin!<h4 style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2c2c29; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">I don’t know what has gotten into me this year but I love everything pumpkin. When I go to Starbucks? a tall skinny pumpkin spice latte, a local bakery? I look for pumpkin doughnuts or muffins (and as I type this I am eating a pumpkin muffin from Panera!). And now, last week when I walked into Trader Joe’s, I came out with these:</span></h4><h4 style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #2c2c29; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvO_FQlfwg-vsb2H6Nz6XsR8BrF2GjpZFndeuRDfis9i9mC_VlYftEKgHwG3jH6HdczfQ9Yh9s35p0jDOhF-VARWt8gLkuAkM1Qr4CewoVyayTRp4G3NJmFGAXIbmMb6PYjJyPGWi9r6z/s1600/IMG_6309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvO_FQlfwg-vsb2H6Nz6XsR8BrF2GjpZFndeuRDfis9i9mC_VlYftEKgHwG3jH6HdczfQ9Yh9s35p0jDOhF-VARWt8gLkuAkM1Qr4CewoVyayTRp4G3NJmFGAXIbmMb6PYjJyPGWi9r6z/s320/IMG_6309.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><h4 style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #2c2c29; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></h4><h4 style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #2c2c29; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Let me tell you about the pumpkin waffle mix. It just might be the best waffle I’ve ever had! Mmmm, with warm real maple syrup it is just to die for! Oh and the pumpkin cream cheese tastes great with apples, a cinnamon bagel, and even crackers! I do not know what I am going to do after fall is over and I have to wait a whole other year for my obsession! What can I look forward to in the winter, spring, and summer!?!</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-transform: uppercase;"><o:p></o:p></span></h4>Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155273558062152690noreply@blogger.com1