just kari

I recently bought Denise's Daily Dozen and unlike some of the other healthy recipe books I've bought, there are actually some really tasty meals in this one.  Here's one I recently made. Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce What You Need: 2 oz. dry whole wheat spaghetti 2 tsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 T. chopped shallots 1 C. roughly chopped plum tomatoes 1/2 C. low-sodium chicken broth Salt and pepper, to taste 2 C. fresh spinach 1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese What You Do: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, and put it aside.  Heat the oil in a large skillet.  Add the garlic and shallots and cook for 1-2 minutes.  Add the tomatoes and chicken broth and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper.  Add fresh spinach one handful at a time and stir.  Cook until the spinach is wilted.  Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.  Serve topped with Parmesan cheese. I ma...

Short and sweet post:  I have to share this mini bag holder I made for car trash.  If you'd like me to make you one, I can...just message me for details! I used this tutorial  and got this adorable coordinating fabric at Joanns.  It fits about six Target sacks perfectly.  I'm always needing a bag for trash in my car and I thought this was way cuter than other things I've seen.  My Grandma used to make the bigger version of these.  I have one she made me hanging in my pantry.   I haven't sewn in about 2 years but this was "sew" easy!!  Wow - I really just did that!!!  The fabric was one of those Fat Quarter packs I believe quilters use.  They are perfect for crafts and the fabric all coordinates. I can't wait to make more things!!

I've recently became obsessed with the new lip products out right now.  Because Lord knows I need more makeup.   Here are a few I've picked up for the summer. L'Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stain: Stubborn Plum L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipgloss: Barely Nude Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids: Shocking Coral Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids: Electric Orange Here's what they look like on.  The Barely Nude is great for anytime.  I keep it on my desk at work to reapply throughout the day without having to worry about looking in a mirror.  The Stubborn Plum (second from top) doesn't look like this on my lips.  It's not as dark as I'd like it to be.  I have to layer it on to see any color.  The Shocking Coral is more of a pinkish color...not so much coral.  The Electric Orange is BRIGHT!  But, I usually mix it with another golden nude I have and it tones it down a little. All of these are perfect for sp...

A couple weeks ago while I was at Hobby Lobby, I "stumbled upon" the clearance section.  I've never really looked at the this section and had to do a double take when I saw all of the scrapbook items on the shelf!  I got some awesome deals so I wanted to share them with you!   Here is my entire purchase from that day.  The only thing that wasn't on clearance was the paper pack - which is what I went in to buy.   The Paper Studio : Glittered Cardstock Border Stickers - Originally $2.99 - got them for 22 Cents!!!  What?!?!  These will be perfect for my fall pages/cards.  Once I actually start scrapbooking again :) Stampabilities Clear Stamps : Fall Holiday and Winter Snowmen - Originally $9.99 each - got them for $3.59 each! Hot Fudge Studio Rubber Stamp : Happy St. Patty's Day - Originally $7.99 - got it for $2.51  The Paper Studio 12x12 Album : Antique Brocade - Originally $19.99 - got it for $7.19 The Pap...

When we went on our SeaWorld trip a couple weeks ago, I decided to go for beach inspired mani. Orly : Green With Envy I can't remember the glitter they used...it was a gold glitter with teal flecks in it.   Linking up with Jennie for the Nail Files

Well, they are finally gone.  I will never get them back again.  My twenties.  I decided not to be sad about turning the big 3-0 ... I was actually really excited and I still am!  I'm looking forward to this new chapter in my life.  Everyone always told me that when you wake up on your 30th Birthday, you feel different and your entire outlook on life changes.  Yea, that didn't happen.   I thought maybe when I turn 30, I would be more outgoing and I would quit caring about what people think of me (because I am notorious for worrying about that).  The thing that DID happen was that I accept myself more and I accept the fact that no matter what, I am NOT outgoing!  I love to get out and do things, but I am the girl in the corner who is quiet!  I'm not a snob - I am not stuck-up - I just don't say anything unless I have something specific to say.  I am HORRIBLE at small talk and I like to think of myself as socially awkward!  ...

I was contacted by a representative at Beauty Box 5 and was asked to do a review of their "beauty box".  I gladly accepted and about 2 weeks later, this little goody arrived in my mailbox!  I have done many monthly beauty box subscriptions in the past such as, BirchBox and Julep Maven , and I'm so excited to be able to review this one! What I received: ModelCo Illusion Lip Enhancer Kit (full size) - $20 value bodyography Foundation Primer in Clear (.53 oz) - $15 value - it is $30 for a 1 oz bottle on their website Brazen Cosmetics Organic Mineral Eye Shadow in Birthday Suit - $8 value Jean Pierre Oil-Absorbing Facial Tissues - $2 value blinc Mascara in Black .02 oz - value unknown I was actually pretty impressed with this kit.  My favorite thing about it?  There were no perfume samples!!  I very much dislike perfume samples!!  This box had about $50 worth of product.  Good product.  You can sign up to get yours delive...