just kari

A co-worker recently shared this amazingly EASY recipe with me and I decided to test it out this weekend.  The word "easy" doesn't even begin to do this recipe justice.  It's effortless, painless, uncomplicated...you get the idea!  (btw, I just inserted the word easy into Word for laughs and those are the words I came up with...I thought they were more dramatic) What You Need: Roast - I used a chuck roast that I got from my dad (he owns cattle so I'm kinda spoiled with my meat!) That kinda sounded dirty...get your minds out of the gutter and back to the kitchen! 1 Can of Root Beer (I used diet) 1 Bottle of BBQ What You Do: 1.  Place roast in crock pot and pour can of root beer on top.  Note - it will not cover the roast. 2.  Cook on low for about 8-10 hours until roast falls apart. 3.  Drain and shred. 4.  Pour BBQ on top and stir to fully coat meat with sauce. I made mine into sandwiches but you could do so much ...

Sally Hansen Diamond Strength : Save the Date (on my nails AND the cuticles around my nails ... I like to match like that)  I need to stop painting my nails while watching tv! Sally Hansen Diamond Strength nail polish is one of my FAVE FAVE FAVE lines!  It keeps my nails seriously strong - which is what I need because my nails break, crack, split...all of the bad things nail can do, mine do.  This is the only polish I've ever used that really really works to make my nails strong and actually grow.  I LOVE it.  Now for a funny story I know you are all just dying to hear!  :)   The first Christmas David and I lived together (before he popped the question), I opened my stocking and inside were 4 Diamond Strength nail polishes (he did listen when I raved about it!).  The names of the polishes were as follows: 24 Karat , Honeymoon Red , Diamonds , and Forever Lilac .   Let's back up to when I was a little girl and eve...

With the weather starting to cool off, it's time to start adding soup to my weekly menu.  I have to be honest, my heart skipped a beat when I found this recipe!!   What You Need: 2 T. Olive Oil 1 1/2 lbs. Italian Sausage 3 C. Chopped Onions 4 Garlic Cloves, minced 2 tsp. Dried Oregano 1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 2 T. Tomato Paste 1 28-oz. Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes 2 Bay Leaves 6 C. Chicken Stock 8 oz. Lasagna Noodles, broken into bite sized pieces 1/2 C. Finely Chopped Fresh Basil Leaves Salt and Pepper 8 oz. Ricotta Cheese 1/2 C. Grated Parmesan Cheese 2 C. Mozzarella Cheese What You Do: 1.  Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat.  Add sausage, breaking into bite sized pieces, and brown for about 5 minutes.  Add onions and cook until softened, about 6 minutes.  Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes.  Cook for 1 minute.  Add tomato paste and stir well.  Cook for 3-4 minute...

Ok, I'm a couple days late for this post!  It's Sunday and I'm just now doing my High Five for Friday!  I had this post sorta ready and then I came down with a little bit of a cold.  I love the fall weather - but with the weather changing what seems like every couple of days - it's really kicking my butt allergy/cold wise!  Oh well, at least I have an excuse to be lazy and eat lots of comfort food :) 1.  My co-worker friend, Lo, got me these amazingly cute earrings!!  Love them and what a fun little surprise! 2.  I bought Ally her Halloween costume :)  This is about as close to a costume as she can handle.  She HATES it!! 3.  We began our Halloween decorating at the house...more on that later! 4.  I saw a rainbow!  I took this from my car so it's kinda blurry. 5.  Meet my fabulous nieces, Lili and Addy!  LOVE LOVE LOVE their costumes this year!!  They are usually something girly and prin...

I got my October Julep Maven Box in the mail this past weekend!  Woot! Woot!  I chose the "American Beauty" for this month for 2 reasons: 1. I think the orange crackle will be really fun and 2. Blue and Orange for OKC Thunder!!  It's almost that season again...can't wait!! I love opening up my Julep box - it's like Christmas :) Such cute packaging Quick Dry Polish Drops - I seriously can not wait to use these!  I'm so impatient when it comes to waiting for nail polish to dry!  Love these little glitter pots - but let's be honest - I'm a little intimidated by them!  I can already see the mess I am going to make with these! I got these colors: Eloise - smokey indigo blue Sabrina - orange shimmer crackle They even through in some candy corns! Want your own Maven Box??  Sign up here ! Linking up with Niki @ Glossy Blonde...go check out her link up party!     Also, I am entering a...

elf: Smoky Brown This is my first time using elf nail polish and I have to say - I LOVE it!  I got it when I did this swap :)  Linking up with Tara @ Fabulous but Evil.

I am 29 years young and I have JUST discovered MAC.  Yes, it's true.  I have apparently been living under a rock.  In a bubble.  Something!!  I ran out of foundation this weekend and decided to give it a try.  And O.M.G. I am so glad I did.  Ok - here are my face issues... 1. Oily Eyelids - eyeshadow creases within an hour...not fun. 2. Oily Face - makeup disappears and the shine is outta control...not fun either!! 3. Acne Scars - the dark spot kind...ugh!  4. Acne - why do I have acne at 29???  It just isn't fair to have to use acne treatment AND an anti-aging cream!!  I went to the MAC counter with absolutely no makeup on whatsoever....I was not lookin' pretty!  They were having a special event to market their "after hours" collection  and there was a model there with her husband who is apparently a famous NBA basketball player from the LA Clippers.  I guess I should've gotten a picture bu...

Today, for my "recipe", I'm cheating.  That is ok, right?  Right!  I came across this Betty Crocker Cinnamon Toast Crunch muffin mix during my last grocery shopping trip at Uptown Grocery  - my new favorite grocery store!  If you're local, you should definitely check it out!  I had good intentions of getting up yesterday morning and making them...HOWEVER, I slept in, realized I forgot to soak my beans overnight for my ham and beans, had to do a "quick soak" which required the use of my favorite favorite favorite Pampered Chef Classic Batter Bowl because it can measure up to 8 cups, washed the batter bowl after using it, put it in my dish drain (ever so carefully balancing it on a towel over a dish drain already full of dishes...don't we all do this??), walk out of the kitchen, and hear glass shatter...EVERYWHERE!!!  Then 2 seconds later, I hear another shatter - which was a vase that I had just washed!  Do you sense my frustration?!...

Today, I'm linking up with Lauren over at From My Grey Desk for some fabulous highlights of my week!   I'm also linking up with Tara @ Fabulous but Evil 1.  My aunt gave me these sandals!!  She bought them for herself and didn't like the way they fit.  So, I'm the only other one that wears a size 6 (yea for small feet)...Thanks, Aunt Shirley - you have darn good taste!! 2.  I got to use my new nail polish from this swap ! 3.  I went to eat lunch on Tuesday with Chastity at Chipotle...yum!!  Then Tuesday night, I met one of my first cousins and a second cousin at Bravo Cucina Italiana for dinner...yum again :)  I forgot to take pictures at BOTH places....what is wrong with me?!?! 4.  I ran my best run so far this week!  I am NOT a runner but I'm training for my first 5K next month.  Can't wait to check it off my 30 Before 30 List ! 5. I went to the carnival in my hometown...my mom refused to ride th...

Linking up with Tara over at fabulous by evil for her BirchBox Brag Linkup!!  Check out all the funness I got this month!! Benefit Foamingly Clean Facial Wash  and Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish TwistBand Hair Tie $25 off of $75 from Madewell Nexxus ProMend Samples Color Club Nail Polish  and YoungBlood Mineral Primer Might Leaf Tea  in Vanilla Bean, Chamomile Citrus, and Green Tea Tropical I can't wait to try everything out!!  Go get your BirchBox here ! And don't forget to enter my giveaway ...tomorrow is the last day :)