A case of the blahs

Ok so most of you know when you are a mom you hit a phase that I just call blah. I vowed that I would never become the lady that wears "mom jeans" or dressed momish, not because I'm not proud to be a mom, it's just who really wishes to look like that? I mean come on. But sometimes it's inevitable. Like for instance today, I didn't feel like getting ready so here I am no make-up, hair pulled back, jeans on, converse, big t-shirt and feeling blah. I think it might have something to do with the weather too. I need the sun like a hooker needs crack. Anyway spring is upon us and I need to snap out of this ugh feeling. So here is my solution-PERFUME. When you read that did you hear angels sing? I did. So here are some picks from me to you that I love that take me straight out of the blahs in no particular order.
Have you smelled this? It's heaven in a bottle. I love this. Puts me in an awesome mood. You'll die.

This is very spring esq. I just by chance happened to get a whiff of this and I was swept off my feet.

Coconut Verbena. That's all that needs to be said about this. YUMMY!

So there you go, a little pick me up! Maybe have your main squeeze pick one up for Valentines day ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Peace out peeps!

Muddy Buddies!

Why whenever I hear muddy buddies do I get so excited? I'm salivating just thinking about these babies. So I know this errs on the junk food side of things, but every one needs to veg out once in a while right? I happen to do this every night watching my shows like tonight ie: Modern Family and Cougar town. Is that how you use ie? I hope so. Anyway bust these babies out and your kids will be kneeling at your feet kissing the ground you walk on. Well maybe not that, but they will eat them and be happy and that's all you can really ask for right?


9 cups Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex or Chocolate Chex cereal (or combination)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar


1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Old Navy Semi-Annual Sale

I'll make this quick. Old navy is having a great sale right now and if your purchase is over 50 bones you get free shipping just enter promo code ongive50 and you are set my friends. There's seriously some cute stuff on their site...check it out!

Stuffed Pizza Rolls

photo from our best bites

So here its is officially my first post about something...sound the trumpets. OK so these rolls are soooooo un.freaking.real! I love love love Our Best Bites and stole this recipe from those bodacious babes that manage to think up/cook-up some uh-mazing things that will blow your mind. This is a man-pleaser and a child pleaser. I gained about five pounds I couldn't stop eating them...heaven in my mouth!!! So any who it's totally simple and sooooooo yummy. I used refrigerated pizza dough and prego for a little added easy. Enjoy!

Stuffed Pizza Rolls
Recipe from OurBestBites

1 roll refrigerated pizza dough* (or make your own)
marinara/pizza sauce (click here to make your own)
2T grated Parmesan cheese
1 T olive oil or melted butter
1/2 t garlic powder
1 t dried Italian seasoning
mozzarella cheese, diced or grated
Pizza toppings of your choice: ie, ham and pineapple, pepperoni slices, sausage, etc.

*You can use regular pizza dough, or thin crust.

Preheat oven to heat specified on pizza dough package. Usually it's 400 degrees. If you make your own dough, 400 is usually a good heat as well.

Unroll your pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll the dough so it's about 12" by 8". You're going to want to cut it into 24 squares, so just eyeball it if you need to. Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into 24 squares (bet ya didn't see that one comin' did ya?)

Place cheese and desired toppings on each square. (Note that you're not putting the marinara sauce on the dough- it's for dipping after) You guys are smart, right? Just eyeball how much. You just need to be able to enclose the toppings in the dough so keep that in mind.

When all of your dough squares have cheese and toppings on them, carefully lift up each square and wrap the dough around the toppings. Pinch to make sure each ball is sealed shut and then place them seam side down in a lightly sprayed pie pan (or similar sized dish).

Brush the tops of the dough balls with olive oil or melted butter (I've used both and there's not much difference in result) and then sprinkle with the garlic and Italian seasoning and top with Parmesan cheese. (In lieu of the Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning you could substitute this garlic bread seasoning.)

Cook them in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top. Keep an eye on them! Doughs vary, so I'd check them after even 10 minutes.

Serve warm with warmed marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

Hello Hello

Ok so here's the deal. I started this blog because A) I have thee pickiest eater in the world for a child and C) I wanted to share through trial and error the things he loved, the easy to makes, good deals and cute finds. I'm not an awesome cook an amazing mom or a great bargain shopper by any means...but I do enjoy myself a little more when my little bugger is a happy camper and the thrill of a good deal. So hopefully some of you find this information useful! Cheers!