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The Mike.

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Football Dip

You know sometimes when something is so bad, it’s good?

That would be this football dip recipe. M is so obsessed, he declared that it should be called ‘The Mike.’ 

It’s the most perfectly delicious bad recipe to whip together for friends. We’ve enjoyed (read: inhaled) it many times at Catherine’s home made by her good friend, Nikki. Thanks for sharing the recipe! It literally wasn’t an option for M to get through football season without it.

Happy weekend everyone… Go Bears! They started playing, right? #clueless 

The Mike aka Football Dip
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cream cheese, softened
  2. 1 small can Horner chili, no beans
  3. 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
Instructions
  1. Mix the cream cheese and chili together. Top with cheddar cheese and warm in the oven or microwave for a few minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.
Adapted from Nikki
Adapted from Nikki
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Stay at home mom pieces for Fall!

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Stay at Home Mom Pieces for Fall

Sooooooo, let’s be honest for a minute. School started, and I went back into my routine of into the running gear by 8:20AM and not even remotely (maybe) changing out of it until bus pick up, which is 4:00. Well, at least I get myself together at some point, right? Yet here are some oh so cute (and comfy!) pieces to motivate me to perhaps change before noon. And hey, all you working moms (aren’t we all?), these are some great go-tos for the weekend!

  1. A loungy denim piece is a must. Love the name of this one: ex-boyfriend shirt. Ha. 
  2. You know you already have a million scarves, but this one is pretty easy on the wallet and a super cute update to throw on with any tee.
  3. Speaking of which, these are a dream. I own a bunch and they are perfect for layering. 
  4. Hopefully you have that great pair of jeans by now. This is an oh so fun spin on that. Think of it as a neutral and strut. your. stuff… even if it’s just at Target.
  5. Basically like wearing a blanket.
  6. The 1.4 thousand five star reviews on the Norsdtrom’s website can’t be wrong. These + chunky sweater + boots = fall uniform.
  7. Like butter.
  8. You can never go wrong with a classic striped tee, which is one way to ensure you look totally chic.

These are some of my favorites for fall. What’s on your shopping list this season?

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Homemade coffee cake.

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homemade coffee cake

It’s Monday. Doesn’t a strong cup of coffee and a slice of homemade coffee cake sound utterly perfect?

I know.  I first tasted this coffee cake while picking out paint with a dear friend. It was unreal. Assuming it was fresh from a bakery I asked her which one.

“Oh, my mother-in-law made it.”

Ugh, that’s annoying. Who makes coffee cake from scratch?

Well, now I do. Because I had to have that recipe. And you know what? It was so easy. Like, beginning level baking easy. Promise.

Half stayed with us, and half went to my parents, where my mom begged for the recipe and then took it to her friend’s home, who then texted that ‘it was the best coffee cake she’s ever had and she wished she hadn’t shared it.’

Love love love how recipes travel, don’t you? I wonder who will make it next.

Homemade Coffee Cake
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Ingredients for cake
  1. 1/2 cup margarine
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 1 egg
  4. 2 cups flour
  5. 1 heaping TBS sugar
  6. 1 tsp soda
  7. 1 tsp vanilla
  8. 1 cup sour cream
Ingredients for streusel
  1. 1 cup flour
  2. 1/2 cup margarine
  3. 1/2 cup sugar
Ingredients for icing
  1. milk
  2. powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix margarine, sugar, and egg together in a mixer until smooth. Add in the remaining ingredients and pour onto a greased 9X12 sheet pan. Sprinkle with streusel topping and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. While still warm, drizzle icing over the top.
Adapted from Mary Beth's Mother-in-Law
Adapted from Mary Beth's Mother-in-Law
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California Dreaming.

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: nothing is more validating as a stay at home mom than prepping to… leave for a few days. Not only are you handing over your children, but all they entail. The schools and doctor and laundry and lists and schedules and carpools and friends and meals and vitamins and football equipment and lunch notes and homework and bedtime stories. The job is endless. 24/7/365. And wow, a few days ‘off‘ will be oh so appreciated. They could not be in better hands.

I’m always a mix of absolutely terrified to leave my boys and bursting with excitment to get there. M knows my limit – I’m a four day trip girl. And by that fourth day, I want nothing to do than to be home with them. Aren’t I fun?

Anyway, I guess a little routine has been established of heading to California in the fall. We fell in love two years ago and reminisnce about it often. I could go back to the same place every single year, but M forced us to change it up a bit. We will be heading to the Russian River Valley. I can’t wait to explore a new place!

In the meantime, here are a few things on my mind this Sunday.

This book is packed in my carry-on. My carry-on that does not have diapers in it – eek!

That whole area is so relaxed (but chic), so easy breezy is the way to do it. 90 and sunny? This dress will help me stay cool while sipping some delicious wine. And I can’t wait to wear this dress on a date night out! 

Oh so excited to be working on a partnership with this darling etsy shop.

Food truck for L’s 9th (what?!?!) birthday party? Booked. Can’t wait.

Just about the only time of the year I update jammies. 

Our favorite winery. Literally, a dream.

Get me to this restaurant. 

Traveling with or without kids, this post has some good tips.

Totally wrote lunch notes for L ahead of time with these. Also, a count down is going on the chalkboard for them until we get home. T minus 4 days, boys!

Less than two months until Apartment Therapy will be making an appearance in our home. You know, no pressure. The big boy bunk room is well underway. Check out my Pinterest board, should you be interested, here!

And last but not least, should you want to make a great fall recipe this one totally rocks.

C

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A breath of fresh air…

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…Literally, that’s exactly what this room got.

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Over mounds of paint samples, Starbucks, homemade coffee cake, and screeching toddlers, a color jumped out at me in my darling friend’s new home.

Was it the name? Was it the shade? Was it the room?

I think it was all those things. It was a pretty swift decision, that gorgeous dining room. And the oh so happy texts later once the painter got started confirmed it was the right one. Yippee.

What is this beautiful crisp color? Well, it’s Mountain Air by Sherwin Williams. It’s the kind of color that literally makes you want to take a deep breath when you see it, which is always a good thing to have in your home.

So, what do you think? Stunning, right? Can’t wait to see it all completed! 

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