BBQ Shrimp & More Summer (Mom) Style

Outfit #6 is brought to you by the sundress.  You really can't go wrong with a sundress. You could throw a cardigan button-up shirt over it if you wanted to wear it to church or work. Or you could bear your shoulders to the sunshine if you were just hanging around with your kids.

Dress & Sandals: Mark, Jackie's eBoutique

Belt & Rings: Target

Bracelets: Gift

Which is what I did.  Can I make a confession to you? I always thought SAHM moms were exaggerating when they said they didn't get dressed all day because they just didn't have time. In my little mind, I thought that certainly a mom could take a few minutes to get dressed even if she had no place to go.  Um, hello, wake-up call, nice to meet ya.

My morning yesterday was so busy (a run, a quick shower, clean up the house, swim laps at the pool about 40 minutes away) that I wasn't able to get for real dressed until about 1:30. At this point, do you know what was running through my mind?

Really, do I have to put on something cute? I'd much rather run around in pajama shorts and a tank top!  However, since I swore to complete this 30 for 3,. I got dressed. I had nowhere else to go, but I got dressed anyway.  At least my husband had something worth looking at when he got home, right? ;)

And now I want to take a quick minute to share a recipe with you.  I am 100% sold on eMeals.  I've been using them now for about 5 or 6 weeks and nearly every meal I've made has been amazing! One of my favorites was BBQ shrimp.

It may not look like much, but that's only because my picture taking capabilities are severely lacking...

1/4 cup fat-free Caesar dressing
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp butter
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp hot sauce (Tabasco)
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled
3 tbsp white wine (or chicken broth)
2 lemons, wedged

Combine dressing, W sauce, butter, oregano, paprika, thyme, pepper, hot sauce, bay leaves and garlic in a large nonstick skillet.  Bring to a boil and add shrimp.  Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine (or broth) and cook 1 minute more until shrimp are done.  Serve with lemon wedges, corn and slices of French bread.

You have got to make this sometime! It's amazingly delicious. I think it would pair wonderfully with steak. You know, a little surf and turf always goes well together.

If you're interested in trying eMeals for yourself, feel free to use the code Fourth for 15% off through February 10th!  Also, if you sign up now, you get a 4th of July menu and a summer vacation menu free!

I'm linking up today with Mix & Match Fashion.

Orange Crush

Someone told me recently that I pair colors in unexpected ways. Is that a kind way of telling me that I don't match? ;)

Denim Jacket - Thrifted

Dress - mark. (Jackie's Eboutique)

Tights - Target

Wedges - Kohls (Don't forget to use the code TENFORBLOG for 10% off your purchase until March 9th!)

Scarf - Charming Charlie's (Gift)

If you look closely at these photos, you'll clearly see that there are pops of bright orange in this mostly pink scarf.

Jewelry: Various stores around town and the internet =)

Whether I match or not, I have fun wearing bright colors and pairing colors that people might not usually wear. It helps me to feel like I'm spreading a bit of sunshine everywhere I go. =)

Monday was a very rainy, dreary day and these bright orange, highlighter hued tights helped to cheer me up every time I happened to look down.

I hope you're all having a beautiful week! I appreciate each and every one of you that reads my little ole' blog and I'm trying to make time to get by your little piece of the blogosphere soon!

Linking up today with The Pleated Poppy, Transatlantic Blonde, Dear Abby Leigh Wardrobe Wednesday and Rolled Up Pretty. Pretty much, I'm all over the place today. =) Drop by their pretty little blogs to see how other ladies all across the world (Yep, you heard me!) are getting dressed up these days.

Keeping It Cool, Going Back to School

You want to know a secret about me? I could never be a rapper.  See that little title up there?  When I say that out loud, I try to say it with a sing songy, rapper rhythm and it just doesn't work. ;)

Okay, do you want to know something so incredibly exciting???  You're looking at a third grade math teacher!!! 

Chambray Sleeveless Top: Thrifted

Dress: mark., Jackie Giardina

Sandals, Belt & Bracelets: Target

For the first time ever, I'm going "back to school" this year in an entirely new way to me! I have so much to do in the next few weeks before school starts! I have to purchase supplies for my classroom, decorate the bulletin boards, arrange the desks, organize it . . . and that's only the beginning!

I also have to send out student welcome letters, and plan lessons and activities for the first few weeks of school.  Am I excited? Yep!  Am I nervous?  Yep! Am I overwhelmed?  Absolutely! lol

Speaking of going back to school, AT&T is currently hosting Back to School Sweepstakes and Deals! Each week from now to September 16th, AT&T is giving away a "must have" back-to-school device to five lucky winners! All you have to do is go here and enter your address to be entered to win. 

Nail Polish: Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color from Influenster

Big Silver Ring: Target

Other two rings: Premier Design Jewelry

My class is going to be the Twinkling Stars.  The classroom will have a basic outerspace theme.  If you have any fantastic ideas or you've seen something specific on pinterest, that you think will make my room shine, let me know! =)

I'm linking up today with My Favorite Things.

**This is a sponsored post.  I have been contacted by M80 and am receiving compensation in exchange for my participation.**

What We Wore While Cruisin' Round-Up & V-day Stuff

Everywhere I turn, I see red and pink and hearts and all things Valentine-y and I love it! But not here. =(  I've barely had time to toss the rest of my cruise outfits into a post for you, much less put together a sweet V-day post. 

Worn on our excursion

Shirt, skirt, turquoise swimsuit & sandals: All from . . . Target! =)

Leather wrap watch: Shoedazzle

I did do some lovey-dovey stuff this weekend, though! I made these V-day cards for Little Guy's class.  Mine didn't turn out nearly as cute though, so no pictures. ;)  I also bought all the ingredients and thought about making marshmallow pops like I did for the Harvest Party, only this time I'd dip them in chocolate and coat them with pink sprinkles and red hearts. But alas, homework trumped fun V-day projects and it didn't get done. Oh well, maybe I'll be able to make a few with the kids tomorrow night for dessert. It'll be more fun letting them decorate their own anyways, right?

Worn to Dinner & A Show

Dress: mark from Jackie Giardina

Belt: Aldo

Shoes: Shoedazzle

I also went on a fun little pre-V-day date Saturday night.  Can you guess where we went? Yes, it wasn't even up for debate, we went to Carrabbas. =)  I thought about wearing something like this or maybe even this, but ended up wearing this because I didn't have time to change before we left for our early evening date. Yeah, we almost always go out to dinner with the grandmas and grandpas, so that we can get back home in time to tuck the kids into bed. =)

My sister, at the same dinner & show

Dress: Cato

Belt: Maurices

And I'm not sure where she got all those fantastic bangles

Anyways, our experience at Carrabbas was fantastic.  Being that it was Valentine's Day weekend, they were swamped. It was 5:45 p.m. and we still had to wait about 40 minutes to be seated!  Once we were seated, however, we got our food so quickly.  Our waitress was absolutely the. Best.  Hand down!  If you're ever in Pensacola, you have to go to Carrabbas and ask for Deb.  She's amazing! And of course, the food, was simply delicious. So go visit Carrabbas now and say hi to Deb and you'll see . . . I wasn't lying! =)

If I don't "see" you tomorrow (I never know when I'll have time to blog these days...), y'all have a Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm linking up with Monday Mingle, of course, because those girls are pretty amazing!