Wednesday, June 6, 2012

A Couple Recipes

Hey all!

I made a couple recipes last night from pinterest and they were both so good I thought I'd share!

First were these crostinis with goat cheese, fig jam, prosciutto and basil. They were a perfect appetizer. I made some with fresh mozzarella sans fig jam for the more picky eaters.



I also made spinach and cheese stuffed shells with a meat sauce. This recipe is actually a skinny version because the meat sauce is made with ground turkey and all the cheese used was skim. I used a little more spinach than the recipe called for and they were delicious!!



There you have it!
Have a great rest of your week!

Yours Truly,
 Amanda

Monday, May 14, 2012

What I want to do

Hey everyone,
 I know I've been neglecting this blog mostly because I have an idea for a total revamp/new blog idea that I just haven't gotten around to implementing! I thought I would throw a post out just so you know I'm still here!
 Lately I've been thinking about new things/goals I have for myself. As a kid I liked creating a "summer list" of all the things I wanted to do before school started back up again. Now of course I no longer have the luxury of a summer break but I still have the urge to create a sort of summer list!

Lately I've been going to yoga about once a week and I definitely want to continue. It really creates a peace of mind and body that I love.


I want to learn how to play piano. Back in the day I played clarinet but since have not picked up an instrument. Music is so good for one's mind and soul so I intend to find time to go maybe once a week for a lesson. This could be a very slow process, haha but a challenge is always good!


I want to actually take action and volunteer. I've done plenty of searches and have found some great places to volunteer, but I haven't actually taken the next step to get involved so now is the time!




I want to travel. Now I've already got this goal in motion with trips planned to New Orleans and Chicago already for this summer. However, I'd really like to plan one to Croatia, Las Vegas, and maybe a few others by the end of the year!



Next I want to become an informed voter. With the election coming up in November I really want to do some research and I find out as much as I can about the candidates, etc. before voting. I have never voted before because I felt I didn't have enough knowledge to make that decision. Also I have a pretty negative view on politics in general (does anyone tell the truth ever!?) But that's a whole other post haha.

I have a few other little things on the list and I think this will be enough to keep me very busy this summer! What's on your summer list?

Yours Truly,
 Amanda

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Random

Just thought I'd leave a little random post for you all!

Francesca's Collections jewelry I recently purchased:
P.S. they have great on trend pieces at reasonable prices!





 I know we're four months into the year BUT if you are in need of a planner I highly suggest the Large Agenda from Lilly Pulitzer!
It has tabs, stickers, monthly and weekly calendars plus the charm and whimsy of their signature patterns!! I love mine, even if I do have everything in my iPhone calendar too ;-)

Yours Truly,
Amanda

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Current Obsessions

Hi everyone!
 Let's just jump into my current obsessions!



Lululemon apparel!
 I went into this store for the first time this past weekend and fell in love! I bought these three items and I've already worked out in them, they're awesome!

Scoop Neck Tank

Power Y Tank

Groove Crop (I got them in a black and white color they don't have online)

Kiehl's

Cryste Marine Firming Eye Treatment (Best eye cream I've tried so far!)


Yes To Blueberries! 
Age Refresh Facial Towelletes (Perfect when I don't have time for the Clarisonic!)


Zephyrhills Sparkling Water
Comes in Lemon or Lime, a refreshing alternative to plain old water!

Have a great day!
 Yours Truly,
 Amanda

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Quick Hello!

Hey everyone!
 I'm still developing my new blog but wanted to drop in and say hello!
 I hope you all had a great Easter weekend, I spent mine in Chicago visiting family and friends!
I think I'll use pictures to update you all!

Night out with the sisters at a new dueling piano bar that just opened nearby!

Hung out at the beach with my BFF who visited me from Chicago!

yummy strawberry cupcake from a cute little cupcake bakery!

Layover in Charlotte required some Pinkberry!

Took grandma to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago

My aunt's cute, fluffy cat!

My Easter egg creations!

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

Yours Truly,
 Amanda

Friday, March 23, 2012

Where have I been?

Hey everyone!
 You make be wondering where have I been? Haha. I've been busy!! Last weekend my family took a trip to Universal in Orlando.
It was a great time spending time with them and having fun at the theme parks!
 Then it was back to the grind this week until Wednesday night when I went on a date with the guy I'm seeing to see Casablanca...it was the 70th anniversary of the movie and it was showing in select theaters and it is one of my all time favorite movies so it was a great time!

I'm going to be taking some time off from blogging to work on some other blog ideas I have. Don't miss me too much!

Have a great weekend!
Yours Truly,
 Amanda

Friday, March 9, 2012

Friday Five Wallet Edition

This Friday Five is inspired by the fact that I need a wallet!

Prada Vit Daino Zip Around


Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Slim Zip





    
Kate Spade Cobble Hill Zip Around


Rebecca Minkoff Neon Lizard Large Zip Around

Tory Burch Amanda Zip Continental

Happy Friday!

Yours Truly,
 Amanda