We are finally putting the pedal to metal and heading down south for beach trip 2014!!! We’ve been awaiting this week ever since we left last year :-) I packed some special treats, straight from Bikini Bottom, for the littles in the car… 
Aren’t those the cutest?!?! Let it suffice to say that I’ve got three huge SpongeBob fans in the house. Honey included, of course. I employed the new SpongeBob Fruity Blast cereal in a traditional marshmallow bar recipe… Bikini Bottom Bars 1/4 c butter 1 bag mini marshmallows 6 c SpongeBob cereal Square and star cookie cutters Candy eyes (Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, etc.) Black icing White icing 1. Spray a small rectangular pan. In a large bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows uncovered for 2 mins or until melted. Stir in cereal. With greased hands, press mixture into prepared pan. Cool. Using cookie cutters, cut bars into shapes. 2. Decorate with candy eyes and icing to make SpongeBob and Patrick faces. Store covered. 
Before I go, I have a little PSA… don’t ever, for any reason, make the mistake of buying marshmallows at the dollar store. I was there and they happened to be there and I thought, why not?!?! UGH – the stickiest, messiest, stringiest marshmallow bars ever. That’s why not :-) And, just like that, we’re off!! xoxo General Mills | Hello, Cereal Lovers | Facebook | Instagram
Astros Baseball
So, I’m going to do a little bit of housekeeping around here and finally forever memorialize what was quite likely John’s best baseball season ever. He put forth more effort than ever before this spring and barely let anything past him as the Astros’ main third baseman. The Astros were beyond thrilled to take… Read More
Summer Style Soiree {Princess Diana}
The Summer Style Soiree is back – this month we’re going royal in memory of the gorgeous Princess Diana!! Back in April, when I read on the The Daily South (Southern Living blog) that Diana’s favorite flower is the white rose, I knew then and there that I would use that tidbit for this edition… Read More
That’s A Wrap
I ran home from Haven Sunday only to orchestrate a little carb loading and hustling off to the county swim meet!! Both boys qualified with Whit swimming freestyle and John competing in free, back and the medley relay. It’s worth mentioning that all of the boys individual qualifying times were towards to bottom… Read More
The Acrylic Tray
My sweet friend P gave me the fabulous HKL Designs acrylic tray that I’d been coveting as a thank you for carrying her chandelier back from Savannah on my last trip. Totally unnecessary, but fabulous of her all the same :-) Now, I absolutely adore the fact that the bottom comes off to quickly and… Read More
Haven Conference {Day 3}
The last day of Haven was just as super fun as the first two!! I spent the bulk of my time visiting and networking with the vendors and stalking meeting some of my favorite bloggers for the first time in real life. Paige had to duck out for a bit to cheer on little bit… Read More
Haven Conference {Day 2}
Day two dawned bright and early with breakfast and and opening by the precious Chip Wade (I would give my left leg…all ankle issues aside…to have him do my master bathroom). Apart from Chip’s fun talk and jaw dropping before and afters, my very favorite session of the day was the hands on workshop with… Read More