just kari

Have you ever gotten rid of old frames that don't match your decor??  Prepare to regret it!!  My mom had these in our last garage sale for a quarter and I snatched them up.  (I probably still owe her the fifty cents.) I used the same technique I used to refinish my hope chest  and added a few scrapbook flowers and black pearls.  I love how they turned out! So, the next time you think you want to get rid of an old, out-dated frame...just slap some paint on it and fall in love with it all over again!!

Linking up with Tara and Vicki today for The Nail Files!! For the first part of the week, I tried out the new polish I received in the "Perfect Night In" swap ...love it!! Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear: Golden-I Then I decided to go with a more Easterish color...this is the perfect coral.  Love. Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear: Coral Reef Have a fabulous Friday!  Oh and go check out GroopDealz today...they are having a HUGE blowout sale!!

Have you guys heard of the brand new program offered by Amazon, THE HABIT ??   I know, I know...you're probably thinking it's just another daily deals e-mail!  But seriously...it's the bomb diggity!  Here's a little preview of some of the things they have today... Echo Wedge Sandal Belli Skin Care Designer Sunglasses And there's a lot more where that came from!!  So go check it out...you can thank me later!

As I was driving to work today, I realized something.  I must love pink.  My bracelet, my shirt, and my purse...all pink.  And I think it's absolutely fabulous!!  Bracelet: Groopdealz   - if you've never heard of them, you MUST go check them out!! Shirt: NY&Company Purse: Coach And now for my swap reveal!!!  This was the "A Perfect Night In" swap hosted by Amber and Lin and it was so much fun!! I was paired with the amazing Crystal at Thrify and Frugal Living .  Her blog is awesome - without it, I would've never gotten a year subscription to Cosmo...for FREE!  Thanks Crystal!! Here are the goodies she sent me...it was like my bff went shopping for me!  Seriously, I loved everything!  She said she went off of this post to buy things for me....smart girl!  PLUS...she sent me bonus pictures of a mint watch and purse that she found at Target....her and I both  want desperately need the wat...

Ok, so I have a little problem with Bath and Body Works.  I also talk about this here .  But, when they pretty much give you the stuff with all their coupons, it's hard..so very hard..to resist!!  Plus, when my hubby has to run into his golf store (which is about 45 seconds from BBW), I somehow always end up there.  So, I blame him. Here are the newest additions to my Bath and Body Works stash! Their soaps were on sale 5/$15 and they have some amazing new scents! Coconut Cove / Kitchen Mandarin / Island Breeze / Berry Sangria / Eucalyptus Mint (this one isn't new but I had to have it) Their new body scents Aruba Coconut and Bali Mango are my absolute favorites right now.  They are very "take me to the nearest beach" smells.  When I get more coupons, I'll have to go buy more of the Bali Mango.   ALSO.....my wedding post was just featured on Thrifty and Frugal Living ...eeeek!!!  Go check it out!!!

Thought I'd share this chocolatey delicious (adult) treat that I just made. It's pretty amazing and I'm pretty sure I could have another one...or two...but I'm going to resist. Oh, the self control!  David doesn't like coconut but he really liked this drink...so I had to share.  Aren't I nice?? Chocolate Covered Banana 1 1/4 oz. Coconut Rum 1 Banana - sliced 4 TB. Chocolate Syrup 1/2 - 1 C. Vanilla Ice Cream Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. I can't make a drink without putting salt, sugar, or something fun on top...and pink sugar did just the trick!  The only thing that could've made this better is whip cream on top!  Enjoy!!

Linking up with Tara @ Fabulous but Evil and Lauren @ From My Grey Desk 1. New Manicure... Ulta: Ruby Slippers .  Not very springish but I was just feeling the red this week. 2. Scentsy Order - Doesn't this look fun?!?!  I love getting orders in...it's just like Christmas!!  Check out all the new spring items here ! 3. Wine & Palette with my friend, Chastity.  And trust me, we thoroughly enjoyed the "wine" part of the wine and palette!  We may or may not have shared a bottle of wine....plus a glass :) 4.  My friend, Laura, took me on what we will call a field trip this week.  She took me to our local Asian Market.  I'm not sure what these eggs were called.  I was a little overwhelmed by all the "other" interesting items that I forgot to take a picture of the names of things!  But I just thought these were so pretty! 5.  The hubs' parents bought a cabin at a lake about 3 hours from here!  T...

Disclaimer: This post was intended to be my "oh so pinteresting" post - I was going to include "pinned" outfits that would go with each shoe.  BUT, Pinterest had other plans and decided to not let me embed anything.  So, perhaps that will happen another day.  I'm still linking up...hope nobody minds :) I am admitting this right now for the first and last time....I have TOO many shoes.  There, I said it.  I have a ridiculous amount of shoes.  I never even wear over half of them!!  And, a couple days ago, I had a very sad realization that I really don't "like" my high heels anymore.  Don't get me wrong - I do LOVE them...I just don't LIKE them.  I know, very sad.  But they just aren't comfortable anymore.   Here's what happened that sad morning...  I wanted to wear a pair of black heels.  Now, I have about 4 pairs of black heels.  I tried them all on....and chose the pair with the shortest heel.  What is...

I've been using this menu board for almost 2 years and I don't know how I lived without it before!   I used to always go to the grocery store and buy things to make all kinds of new recipes and then I would get home and put everything away. By the time the week came and went, I would forget what I was supposed to make. So I ended up having all kinds of random food and it would go to waste. Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this!! Now, before I go to the store, I plan dinners for the week and put them on the board. Then I make a list of everything I need so I only buy what is on the board...and my basics of course. And when each night comes around, I don't have to think about what I'm making for dinner. Plus, if I see I'm making say, chicken the next night, I sit it out the night before to thaw. This board was SO EASY to make. What you need: 12x12 Frame - I found mine at Hobby Lobby 12x12 Scrapbook Paper Dry Erase Marker ...

So....back in November, a very important and exciting comment went into my spam.  I decided to take a look in my spam box today and found this from Andrea over at Andrea's Adventures !! " Hey Kari! I nominated you for the Liebster award! Go check out the post on my blog :) http://alhadventures.blogspot.com/2012/11/liebster-award.html Andrea WHAT?!?!  Now that's an exciting suprise to find in your spam box :)  I feel so bad for not doing this back then...she probably thinks I'm such a slacker!!  So, today...I'm completing my Leibster Award tasks!! If you receive this award, there are a few rules.  -Each blogger nominated must post 11 things about themselves. -You must answer the 11 questions that the tagger has asked. -The blogger must create 11 questions for the bloggers they are nominating. -You must tag 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers for this award. -Tell the bloggers you are nominating them. -Link back to the nominat...

Linking up with Neely for Sunday Social!  I'm a little late...but I've been sick with horrible allergies and now I can't sleep...so here goes. 1. Favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Read and watch Lifetime movies! 2. Favorite thing to do on a Summer weekend? Do some type of outdoor activity, eat on the patio at a restaurant...especially by the lake!, yard work, take Ally to the dog park. 3. Favorite Spring accessory? Sandals! 4. Favorite way to spend a Winter day? Sit by the fire place with a cinnamon candle going and read magazines or bake! 5. What is your favorite season and why? Spring AND Fall...I don't want to choose!  I love them both because it isn't too hot or too cold.  Fall...I love the smell of fall, the crisp air, the changing of the leaves, and pumpkin candles.  Spring....I love the freshness of everything and daylight savings! 6. Best birthday you ever had? I don't really have a specific year...I have many memories.  Every ye...

Happy St. Patty's Day everyone!!  I had so much fun preparing this post...I got to drink booze and eat cake!   Now, that's what I call lucky!  The hubs and I decided to stay home since we have been under allergy attack all week.  I'm ok with having seasonal allergies...but not EVERY season!!  I'm so excited to share all the goodies we made for our St. Patrick's Night In so let's just dive right in! ♣  Grasshopper Cake  ♣ Ingredients 1 Box White Cake Mix  Ingredients called for on the Back of the Box: egg whites, oil and water 2 1/2 tsp. Mint Extract Green Food Color 1 16 oz. Jar Hot Fudge Topping 1 8 oz. Container Whipped Topping, thawed Creme de Menthe Chocolate Candies, chopped into pieces Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.  Spray 9x13 cake pan (you also make cupcakes with this) with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Mix cake mix according to the directions on the back of the box. ...