5.05.2014

7 Layer Dip

Happy Cinco de Mayo!
I have a delicious & easy recipe for you today.
It is perfect for Cinco de Mayo (or any occasion that you need to bring an appetizer)
Here is what you need:
 - Can of Refried Beans
- Container of Sour Cream
- Packet of Taco Seasoning
-Pre made container of Wholly Guacamole
-Shredded Cheese
- Tomatoes
- Green Onions
-Sliced (or chopped) Black Olives

Get a large platter. I got this one at Walmart about 10 years ago for $3. 
Layer 1:
Open your Refried Beans and spread them on the plate/platter.
Take your taco seasoning & mix it into the container.
 This is where the magic happens. So much flavor by adding taco seasoning to the sour cream!
Layer 2:
Spread the Sour Cream/Taco Seasoning Mixutre on top of the Refried Beans.
 Layer 3:
Put dallops of guacamole on top of the Sour Cream mixture. I don't really spread the guacamole, but you can if you want to!
 Layer 4:
Sprinkle cheese on top of the Guacamole
 Layer 5:
Dice up 2-3 Roma Tomatoes & sprinkle them on top of the cheese:
 Layer 6:
Sprinkle chopped olives on top of the tomatoes. (You can also use sliced olives, whichever you prefer)
 Layer 7:
Dice up 2-3 green onions and sprinkle on top as your final layer!
 Dig in with chips. Yum!
 This dip takes less than 10 minutes to make and it ready to be served ASAP.
Or, you can make it ahead of time and keep it in your fridge until you serve it. This can be made the night before, just cover it with foil & stick it in the fridge.
This is a real crowd pleaser and serves a lot of people!
Enjoy!

5.02.2014

Get Pin-Spired #15

Hello, May!
It's time to Get Pin-Spired with me, Sheaffer & Shay!

Spring is coming to a close...it has been over 90 degrees here in California over the past 2 days.
I wore shorts for the first time all year today. It was hot! 
Here are my Pin-Spired looks for the past month.
They were Spring-y and colorful! 

Outfit #1 - Lace & Pink Pants
Pin:
I saw this & had everything in my closet!
My recreation (with an added pop of mint with the necklace)
 Crop Pants (last Spring) // Lace Top // Sandals (last Summer) // Bracelet // Necklace (Stell & Dot)

Outfit #2 - Deep Coral Dress & Denim Jacket
 I was searching Pinterest for dress outfits to wear to my sisters baby shower.
I saw this pin and I had all the components!
Pin:
{source

My recreation:
I didn't wear a belt with it, and I added a mint green necklace for a pop of color. I really like adding a pop of mint to my outfits. I just realized this! Ha!
 Dress // Jacket // Shoes // Necklace & Braclets (Premier)

This is what I ended up wearing to my sister's baby shower a few weeks ago!
It was so comfortable, I wore this outfit all day which included setting up & cleaning up from the shower! And, I loved the fun color of this dress.

 Outfit #3 - Khaki Blazer, Mint Tank & Statement Necklace
Pin:
 My re-creation, which I had all the components in my wardrobe! I would have never paired this together, but I think it was my favorite outfit this month!
 Khaki Jacket (H&M circa 2008) // Tank // Necklace // Jeans // Wedges


So, there are my 3 outfits for the month!

If you are new to my blog, thanks for stopping by!
Feel free to follow along! 
You can find me on Bloglovin or Facebook.
If you have outfits to link up, feel free to grab a button to add to your post.
Can't see what you link up!



The linky will be open until May 8th.
Your link will show up on my blog, Sheaffer's blog & Shay's blog.
My favorite part about linky parties is checking out other people who have linked up! 
Go find some new blogs & leave them a comment letting them know you stopped by...and get Pin-Spired by the outfits other people linked up!
TGIF!
Hope you have a great Friday & an awesome weekend!

5.01.2014

Insta April

I can't believe April is over!
It was a busy, busy month. 
Here are some highlights from my iPhone.
Softball Season is in full swing.  Love my little lefty. Kate is doing so well this year. 
It is fun to watch.
Lazy Saturday mornings are far & in between since we are in Softball season, but I do cherish the mornings when we have cinammon rolls.
As you know, I love party planning. I am always on the look out for party stuff.
I have been known to buy things for parties months, even years ahead of the party.
For example, before Claire's 1st birthday party (Ice Cream theme) , I had the theme for her 2nd birthday party already planned (Ladybug theme) and I even bought a lady bug pinata before she was even 1 so that I would have it for when she is 2.
And, when I was pregnant with Luke, we didn't find out what we were having. But, the Target dollar spot had the cutest Nautical items, so I bought them because if I had a boy, I knew I wanted to do a Nautical 1st Birthday Party.But, it was a boy and I did throw a Nautical 1st Birthday Party!
My nephew Jack was born on September 19th, which is national talk like a Pirate Day, so my sister is going to throw him a Pirate birthday party for his 3rd birthday (in 2 years) because the 19th falls on a Saturday in 2015. I saw this Pirate stuff at Target a few weeks ago sent her a picture text and told her she better go buy it.   It's never too early to plan a party. LOL! Yes, I know I am crazy :)
Speaking of parties, a highlight of my month was throwing my sister a Cookies & Milk Baby Shower.
 Shower post {HERE}
Right before Easter, I saw these eggs at the grocery store. 
Pre-dyed Easter Eggs?!?!
Easter Eve....it's fun being the Easter Bunny!

For Easter dessert, I made Pam's cheesecake. So good!

Swim team started the day after Easter. The girls love riding their scooters to swim practice each afternoon.

One of the local country clubs has Bingo once a month, so me & 2 of my friends went to play last week. Oh my gosh...it was so fun. It was us and all the old people.
There were some serious Bingo players. We played 10 rounds and we had 2 cards each. We didn't win, but it was SO much fun. We are going to go every month now!
 Last weekend was a busy weekend, but so much fun.
We headed to Napa to celebrate my friend Jackie's 35th Birthday.

Napa is gorgeous in the Spring. So green & poppies everywhere.
 If you have never been to Napa, I highly recommend it!

 The whole crew at V.Sattui

 Me & the Birthday Girl:
 Sunday was my nephew's 6th Birthday Party.
How cute is the Lego Theme?!?!

I think Luke needs a Lego theme party one of these years. How cute is the cake my mother in law made? She is the best!

Snacky Lunches are my go to during the school year. 
Apples, aged white cheddar cheese, mixed nuts & pretzel thins. Yum!
Kate lost 2 teeth in 24 hours on Sunday & Monday. The tooth fairy was busy! 
 I love making these Tooth Fairy Recipets. Tutorial {HERE}
It was exactly a year ago today that she lost her first tooth. Now she has lost 6!

It is hot here this week...in the 90's. We rode our bikes downtown for Taco Tuesday. Love family bike rides!
 My In-laws are in Kentucky this week & going to the Kentucky Derby this Sunday.
If you know me, you know I LOVE Cracker Barrel. We don't have them in California, but whenever I go to the South, I try and go to Cracker Barrel as much as I can. My mother in law had never been, but they went the other day in Kentucky & sent me this text:
 She has also been texting us some photos or all the tours they have been going on this week.
Here is Churchill Downs:
They have also gone on tours of horse ranches. Here are some previous Derby winners:
They are having a great time...I want to go to the Kentucky Derby. It is totally on my Bucket List. 

I took Claire & Luke to lunch yesterday, Luke insists on doing "cheers" whenever he has a cup. 
So cute.

So, there you have it....a sneak peek of our busy April through the eyes of my iPhone!

Don't forget....Pin-Spired with me, Shay and Sheaffer is tomorrow!

Can't wait to see what Pinterest Inspired Outfits you link up!

Can't believe May is here.....that means it is Kevin's birthday month, my birthday month, my nephew's birthday month and it also means that my niece will be born this month!
It's a good month to be born :)

May also means that summer is almost here...I can't wait!!!!
Happy May Day!

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