#WarbySpring16

I recently wore my (non prescription) glasses to work and, besides matching my friend, I loved the extra accessory to my outfit.

So when I saw Warby Parker came out with their new Spring 16 line, it caught my eye!

I love that their line has everything from the traditional tortoise color to fun peach color they call Bellini!  From the great reds to blues to grays, the frames and colors offered in the Spring 16 line are all the makings for great, simple options.  

The line can just about be summed up in one word, fun!  It is light, cheery, unique and makes me ready for Spring to arrive!  I love the shape of just about every frame they offer.  They are all hip yet classic, the perfect look you want for an accessory that is going to be spending a lot of time on your face.

To get a better feel for the line, I opted for the Home Try On Program.  So genius on their part to offer this up.  It was very easy to choose the glasses I wanted to try at home and they arrived in my mailbox only a few days later! 

This time I just went with the eyeglasses but they also have sunglass options as well. 

As soon as they arrived I got to tryin' on!

First up was the Preston in Gimlet Tortoise and the Wilkie in Eastern Bluebird Fade

Then the Durand in Saddle Russet, Finch in Bellini and Haskell in Burnt Lemon Tortoise

Which do you like?

I think I am leaning towards the Preston but I sort of love them all...

The Finch in Bellini are really unique and fun and I love how Springy they are.  

It is hard to see but the bottom edge of the Durand is a fun, bright red.  A modern Sally Jesse Raphael if you will.  

And what fun is a photo shoot if Floyd is not involved?

He was clearly thrilllled to be helping.

 Floyd thinks Warby Parker's next line should involve doggie spectacles.  

Lately : Winter Version

We've had a few low key weekends lately so this past weekend we decided to spice it up a bit and headed to Dallas to see the bestie.

I had some PTO to use up and we found cheap flights and said 'lets go!'

Our bestie is getting married this year and they had a shower over the weekend and we were so happy to be able to go!

And hang out with Mr. Jax, he's the biggest teddy bear in the world.

Friday night, while watching Straight Outta Compton, he climbed up on the sofa with us and slept with his head in my lap.  I died of happiness.  

I also ran into Emily from The Sweetest Thing at the airport in Starbucks and was too much of a shy ding bat to say hi, just realllly awkwardly smiled at her.  Ugh kicking myself now BUT her outfit was on point, per usual.  

The rest of the time we just hung out, shopped and caught up on life with our friends!  

It was so nice to get away for a couple of days and head to semi warmer temperatures. 

What else is going on?

Floyd is still sleeping. A lot.

and when he's not sleeping his been begging to munch on these treats Chewy.com sent him.  

And when he's not eating treats he has been demanding a second dinner every. single. night.  The moment we sit down to eat, he starts twanging his bowl around and will not quit until he has another dinner.  Hence the 56lbs he weighs...

In other news I've now finished three books so far this month...rolling right along! I finished up Crazy, Rich Asians while in Dallas and started China Rich Girlfriend.  I recommend them both!  I am also listening to Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter and Confess and after some recent book tape duds, these seem to be winners! 

And that's whats going on! Hoping to get back to regular blogging schedule this week!
We've been doing a lot of Netflix bingeing instead of blogging.  We finished up Making a Murderer (along with everyone else in the world), started Jessica Jones and Unbreakable Kimmy Schimdt.  What else should we be watching??

Dinner Winners

I love Pinterest as much as the next girl but sometimes it is a bit overwhelming to me.  

It is by far one of my favorite resources for recipes, work outs and hairstyles.

Recently I have been heading to Pinterest more and more for recipes and meal planning above anything else.  Especially now that I have an iPad Mini that I love (thanks Mom!!), it has made perusing and pinning SO much easier.  

The more I was pinning, the more I was getting overwhelmed with my 'Let's Eat' board.  It was becoming a mish mash of dinner recipes, treats to bake for friends and snacks to have around the house.  I would search and search for a dinner idea I knew I had pinned and become frustrated I couldn't find it.

Then it dawned on me...why don't I make a separate board for dinner ideas I know that we've tried and loved? That way, if I am in a hurry or failed to make a meal plan, I know right where to find some of our favorites.  

And that is how Dinner Winners was board...earth shattering I know.   But hey, it's making my life easier and now I have delicious recipes to share with you! 

Did you know Pinterest has a feature that you can move pins to different boards?  Or am I the last one to know this...

In no particular order, here are some recent favorites at our house.  

Zesty Sriacha Shrimp and Quinoa - I would lessen the soy sauce in this one

Healthy Hummus and Chicken Hash

Bacon Lime and Sweet Potato - we add cubed chicken to this and sometimes leave out the bacon.

Butternut squash, chicken and quinoa soup - this is even better the next day! 

Zucchini Corn and Quinoa Bowls - we added ground turkey to this mixture

Chipotle Turkey Quinoa Chili - also better the next day.  Very thick and hearty!

One Pot Paleo Chicken Curry Stir Fry - so delicious and quick!

These are just a few that are on our weekly rotation around here.

Have you been pinning anything delicious lately?

Winter Weekend

Complete with hearty soup, snow and freezing temperatures, we had quite the winter weekend at our house.

Friday I had some PTO to use up so Floyd and I spent the day together cleaning and visiting the vet for a check up.  The hefty hound weighed in at a generous 56.3 lbs.  Which is quite high for him.  So naturally I took him directly to get chicken nuggets after we were done.  I mean, I had already promised them to him and I couldn't go back on it ;)

That evening Mister and I snuggled up with this soup and it was amazing.  I suggest you add it to your rotation immediately.  Plus it made a TON, double winner in my book.  

Saturday I hit up Pilates and then bootcamp and rounded out the morning with HomeGoods for good measure.  Not that I need a thing, but they have the cutest Valentine's Day stuff right now.  I did snag some cute napkins because they were just necessary... 

The rest of the day was pretty low key.  I finished 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' (cute! I can't wait to read the next one). 

Saturday evening Mister and I did some shopping and grabbed some comfort food from Dickey's BBQ.  

A TOTAL splurge for me but it was deeeelicious.  

We spent the rest of the evening catching up on Narcos.  

Sunday morning Floyd and I woke up early and had some coffee and snuggle time. 

I started 'Crazy Rich Asians' - its good so far! 

Then it was off to church a manicure and the couch the rest of the day.

Floyd and I quickly resumed our snuggling.

This cold weather just calls for snugglin'.  

Hope everyone had a great weekend! 

Sweat Training

With the new year always comes the fitness resolutions.  I am ALL for these.  I think you know by now I am a big fan of working out, healthy eating and all around well being. 

In our house, fitness is more of a resolution, it is a lifestyle.  Whether this be a sweaty intense workout, a good stretch session or a walk around the neighborhood with Floyd, we like to make sure we are moving.  

This generally equates to us working out about 5-7 days a week in some form.  I am a big proponent of a rest day and/or a stretch day within those days as well.  I think these are vital for overall well being and to keep your fitness journey on track.  Balance is key when it comes to fitness.  There are days when I just do not make it to the gym or even work out at home and that's okay.  I used to beat myself up about missing a day.  I do my best not to do that anymore.  There are days it just does NOT happen because life happens.  And that's okay.  One day of not working out is not going to ruin you, much like splurging on pizza once in a blue moon isn't going to 100% derail you.  

To keep my fitness journey exciting I love to try out new things.  I was recently given the opportunity to try out a bootcamp style class at Sweat Training located here in Cincinnati.  

I love a bootcamp style class because it's quick, effective and keeps my heart pumping!  This class was no different.  It was 30 minutes long and it felt like it was approximately 2.  That's how fast it went.  If I can get a work out done in a blink of an eye I am one happy camper.  

So if my local girls are looking for an effective, fun class around town to keep your resolutions on track, I highly suggest trying out Sweat Training!  Conveniently they offer early morning and evening classes.  You can check out the bootcamp classes here!