Here's what is on my radar today.
O N E
Our Carolina Panthers won last Sunday which means we are going to the playoffs! I can't wait to cheer on our Cats as they continue doing oh so well. What a season it's been.
T W O
So, my aunt made this incredible dip for Christmas and I should be seriously embarrassed about the amount of time I spent hovering over the serving bowl. You can find the recipe here for this Cranberry Delight Spread. Cranberries and oranges just remind me of chilly weather so you can bet I'll be making this soon. Is it even too early to start thinking about Superbowl nibbles?!
Do you cook the traditional New Years Eve dinner? Last year I waited until the very last minute and our grocery store was all out of collards. The black eyed peas signify luck and collards signify money in the coming year. So basically, in 2013 we had great luck but no lottery winnings. This year I didn't let that same rookie mistake happen again -- we had collards and lots of them!
F O U R
On my birthday I went out and treated myself to a new mascara -- Benefit's They're Real! mascara. I've only used it twice so far but I can tell you that I'm already a fan! I think mascara is at its worst right when you first start using it -- I like for it to slightly thicken after several days of use -- so hopefully the best is yet to come.
F I V E
We had such a wonderful New Years Eve and I can't wait to share details next week! Leaving you with a few photos which prove how amazing dinner was. I was STUFFED to the brim and my sweet friend Meg captured these shots.
So dang full.
It's okay, I rallied and had dessert just a bit after these were taken.
I hope you will join this link-up along with me and my wonderful co-hostesses -- Darci, Natasha, and Christina. Playing along is simple! Just write a post about five things on your mind today, anything goes really, post the logo below on your blog, and then enter your post address below in the link-up section. It's a great way of meeting new friends and getting more eyes on your cute blog :)
I am so excited that the Panthers made it to the playoffs! Can't wait to watch them again. That dip looks delicious. Cranberries have been the unsung seasonal flavor for me, I love them way more than pumpkin and peppermint.
ReplyDeleteSo stinkin cute. I also TOTALLY agree - brand new mascara is blah. You gotta let it get used to you :)
ReplyDeleteThat is my FAVORITE mascara ever. It is amazing. And I do agree, I have three tubes of it in my make-up bag, yet I always end up using the same one. I like the wand better, even though they're all the same!
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable! I had no clue there was a traditional New Year's Eve dinner!
ReplyDeleteOur household is stoked the Panthers are going to the playoffs! We have tickets, but if the weather stays like this, there's no way we can go.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your NYE dress!
Too cute, love the photos!
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We always have black eyed peas and collards too! New Years day is my mom's birthday and she hates that southern tradition! You would think after being married to a southern man for 30 years she would be use to it by now, but no luck yet :) That mascara is my favorite! I didn't like it when I first bought it, but after a couple uses I was in love!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that dip sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou are the loveliest full person I have ever seen!!! Gorgie! :) And, GIRL, I am pumpedddd for this playoff game!!! AAAAAAAAAAA! Cannot wait! xx
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely adorable! I can't wait to hear more about your birthday and New Year's Eve celebrations. Also, your New Year's Day meal looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteYou are too cute! So pumped for the panthers this year!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one of my favorite mascara's - I think you'll really like it!! I've never had a traditional new years day meal - but that lobster looks amazing!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing pictures from NYE!!! You are certainly GLOWING!
ReplyDeleteI have the mascara but only use it for "special occasions." I feel wasteful using it for work. haha.
Getting stuffed when prego is the best. I never ate so much dessert in my life!
ReplyDeleteI was so excited when the Panthers won their game! It was even better that I could watch the game with my dad. Can't wait to watch them in the playoffs!
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous in that photo! I cannot wait to see how amazing 2014 is for your family!
You are adorable! Excited to be linking up for a new year!
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How gorgeous do you look for New Year's Eve?? Cannot wait to read more about your night next week! :) Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteI think I said this to Dee before but. "I didn't know southerners liked NFL football." ;)
ReplyDeleteCompletely agree that mascara takes a few uses to get perfect. I do like that mascara but actually like my cheapy one a bit better! Maybe it's the price thing???
Happy new year!
oo i need to check out that dip! it looks so good. xo
ReplyDeleteLove that mascara - it also works wonders when used in addition to Origins Underlash!
ReplyDeleteThat Cranberry spread looks delish. And you look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteUh oh no collard greens or black eyes peas for me. Thanks for having me today! www.wearflowersinyourhair.com
ReplyDeleteyou look fabulous!! love that mascara, too. awesome stuff :)
ReplyDeleteSuch cute NYE photos. You look great :)
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous!! Your NYE dress was so perfect!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm looking forward to that dip...
Happy weekending :) :)
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Last Sundays Panthers game was CRAZY! YAY! I picked up a mini jersey for Mason and I can't wait for him to wear it! Your NYE dress was totally adorable - I hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI have that mascara and I LOVE it. By far my favorite one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great New Year's Eve tradition! I want to start something fun like that with the husband one of these years.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness those pictures of you on NYE are adorable and hilarious!! You're top is so cute! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful New Year's dinner it looks like you had! GO PANTHERS! Can you believe this season they have had? I am getting way too excited for their playoff game next week!
ReplyDeleteI love makeup from Benefit...that mascara is awesome. Also, you are looking so lovely!
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