Saturday Morning Post: Fireworks, Fishbowls, & Goats Milk Shampoo

 

1// Went to the Crooked Tree and had a scrumptious red velvet cupcake.
2// A quote that I value, especially with my military career field.
3// We've thoroughly been enjoying nights out with friends and I can't wait to share my new outlook on this small town.
4// Fish bowls!
5// Holly and Blu are always running around like little kids. They definitely keep me on my toes and so far, everything is looking good from Blu's most recent vet visit.
6// Been working hard at the gym and building up tone and muscle.
7// Saving money this 4th by creating paper fan decor for the front porch.
8// It wouldn't be the 4th without having the opportunity to decorate my nails.  So glad to have had a few days off.
9// My recent trip to our outstanding Farmer's Market had me coming home with a 3 for $10 deal on goat's milk soap.  I've been trying the shampoo bar and I really love it.
10// The outdoor pool on base is open and I've been taking full advantage of the lap swim times.
11//  & 12// Red velvet cake and white cake with blue color from Michael's.  Look at that pigmentation- love it!
13// My plum Jelly cat bunny came in (a gift from Ryan) and I still have yet to name it.  I will forever be a kid at heart. I love stuffed animals.
14// My flag cake! The outside looked atrocious due to the frosting causing pieces of cake to crumble but the inside looked amazing!
15// Charmed life is a new swap that Jessica from Living La Vida Holoka and myself will soon have up and running.  Thursday there will be more information and the start of a 2-week registration.  The focus will be on women sharing their stories with one another and swapping a charm that represents an aspect of their life, a favorite memory, or anything significant to them.

Lucky Leprechauns

I love a good swap and for March, I could not resist the Lucky Leprechaun Polish & Book swap.  Nail polish and a good read- why that sounds right up my alley.  I had the pleasure of meeting Hollie, and she blogs at Analyzing Sunshine.  We got to know each other a little bit through e-mail and sent each other a list of books that we've been dying to read.  I swear my top 10 keeps switching and is a never-ending list but I was so excited when I received a package in the mail containing the awesome things she sent on over.  

 We discussed what types of nail polishes we would like and being in the military, I have to wear very neutral colors that look professional in uniform.  Hollie picked out such a cleverly named shade from Sally Hansen Salon Manicure line.  "Commander in Chic" is a darker, mauve color with hints of deep purple.  I sent her a soft lavender shade from Essie and you can see how it looks by visiting her post!

I was so pumped to see that this was the book that Hollie chose for me! Jujitsu Rabbi and the Godless Blonde is truly a fish out of water tale as Rebecca Dana (the author) dreamed of moving to New York City.  She enjoys the glamorous lifestyle that she sought, until she is forced out of it and moves to Brooklyn with a 30-year old rabbi as a roommate.  The summary itself sounded so hilarious so I put it in my top ten and I can't wait to read it.

I sent Hollie a copy of Safe Haven and I was actually able to see it in theaters yesterday as part of a weekly lady's night.  We had so much fun and I'm a sucker for anything Nicholas Sparks.  I thought the movie was great and the actors were gorgeous (in true Nicholas Sparks fashion).  Tomorrow I'm tackling some Irish recipes and maybe going on some adventures with friends.  Have a great weekend and many thanks to Hollie for a great swap!

Thanks for Reading!