Wardrobe Wednesday- Grey shirt with Lace Insert Sleeves

I go through major color phases.  One spring I had about 7 yellow shirts, another year I bought EVERYTHING in shades of brown, and right now I can't get enough grey in my wardrobe. It just looks so nice with everything!

Shirt: Thrifted Route 66

Jeans: Ross

Boots: Ross

Bangles: 99c Only

I fell in love with this shirt the second I saw it on Goodwill.  Lace is a big trend this year and I love that it is just in the sleeves...a perfect touch to an otherwise very simple shirt.  It's also one of the most comfy shirts ever! So soft and the flowiness allows me to eat a big meal and still cover up my food baby stomach lol

I hope you all have a wonder {Wardrobe} Wednesday!

MoMo Monday- Potty Time

You know those embarrassing pictures your mom took of you when you were little?

You know the ones of you going poo poo on the potty like a big boy/girl?

Well I'm pretty sure these pictures here are the feline equivalent

She makes the funniest face while dropping a deuce....but I'm sure I do too.  But lucky for me nobody is snapping pictures while I do it

Oh and for the record....I only took these pictures because I had the idea for this post.  I don't make a habit of taking photos of my dear child defecating.  Just thought I should be clear on that ;) 

Wardrobe Wednesday- Destroyed Denim and Button Up Blouse

I'm switching things up over here.  Today's Wardrobe Wednesday is featuring my sister Bree instead of myself.  Her outfit on Thanksgiving was just too cute to not share...way cuter than my outfit was that day haha

Shirt: Kohls

Jeans: Kohls

Shoes: Payless

It's one of those outfits that's super simple but makes you look put together and nice with minimal effort.  The perfect mix of casual with the destroyed denim and relaxed shoe but paired with a nice button up for balance.  She has even master the perfect front tuck...I need to try this look out on myself here Asap!

I had previously been hesitant about the whole moccasin trend but this look alone is making me rethink it.  I may  need to see it on myself and judge whether or not I can pull it off

Happy {Wardrobe} Wednesday!

MoMo Monday- Go Wildcats!

I've mentioned this before....but The Boy is the only Wildcat in my family full of Sun Devils.  This past Saturday was the big rivalry game and they all went together. 

Here's The Boy reppin his "A" while they can all go fork themselves ;)

Well.....the Wildcats got their booties kicked.  But being a Cardinals fan and a Wildcat you get used to these kinds of things lol

BUT....either way he had MoMo at home cheering along with him. Here she is posing for a picture with Wilbur

And laying on his U of A blankie watching a game

MoMo says..."Go Wildcats!"

Wardrobe Wednesday- Lazy Saturday Outfit

Not every outfit here on Wardrobe Wednesday is going to be breaking fashion barriers. Actually, let's face it.....most don't. But this week isn't anything special. Just a lazy, rainy, Saturday where I wanted to feel comfortable but not like a complete schlub. I was going for a half schlub look.

Cardigan: Forever 21

Boyfriend Tee: Target

Scarf: Walmart

Shoes: Walmart Kids section

And this outfit did just that....I was comfy as hell!

 

Double Crunch Pecan Pie

Pecan has always been my favorite Thanksgiving pie.  Always.  

But everything changed when I tried THIS pecan pie.  One of the three years that I sold pies I did it with my friend Jade.  I think she found the recipe in a magazine somewhere....I'm not really sure.  But over the years I've made a few small tweaks but not too many.  It really is the best pecan pie you'll ever have....I've been told this by many people.

In fact, one particular fan of this pie really sticks out to me.  When I was selling these pies a lot of my "clientele" if you will were my sisters coworkers.  One in particular was a Pharmacist named Jim.  Jim was one of those older gentlemen who even though he made PLENTY of money was always a cheap skate. After donating his car he walked to work because he didn't want to pay for a new one, he wore the same clothes for YEARS, and never wanted to pay more than $5 for anything.  That's why I think it's saying something that he was willing to shell out the $12 I charged for this pie (which actually isn't a bad price for all the pecans it contains) And he was always so grateful and excited when they were delivered

The thing that makes both Jim and I nuts over this pie is just that....all the nuts!  It has more than double the nuts of your average pecan pie.  You start off making it the same way you always do.  You have the corn syrup, sugar, egg goop and your chopped pecans.  You know how normally all the chopped pecans float to the top and form a crust?  Well in this recipe, right when that crust is forming you add pecan halves that have been coated in sugar and honey (almost candied) on top of that.  These pecan halves sort of force those pecan bits down a bit and settle them more into the goop.  That way each bite is FULL of pecany goodness!  A pecan pie lovers dream!!!

Here's a focus on those pecan beauties!

I don't know about you, but in my family pecan pie is ALWAYS served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.  The "goop" of the pie is almost like a sauce for the ice cream.  It's butterscotch/caramel reminiscent.  And I LOVE LOVE pie crust with ice cream.  Yummm!

Double Crunch Pecan Pie

4 eggs beaten

1/2 c. Brown sugar

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 c. Corn syrup

2 tb. Melted butter

3 tsp. Vanilla

1 c. Chopped pecans

Topping:

1/3 c. Brown Sugar

3tb. Butter

3tb. Honey

1.5 c. Pecan halves

Combine eggs, sugar, salt, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and chopped pecans.  Pour into pie shell and bake at 350 for 35 minutes.  Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan over low heat a few minutes just before the 35 minutes is up.  Allow the sugar to melt and everything to evenly coat the pecans.  Top pie with mixture and bake an addition 10- 15 minutes.

The Best Pumpkin Pie EVER

So here's the story with me and pumpkin pie.  I loved it when I was little little.  

Random side note completely off topic.....isn't it funny how we repeat words twice for emphasis.  Like "little little" doesn't mean 9 or 10 little.  It means like say.....4...5?  And I think people generally understand that when you say that.  It"s like when you say you "like like" somebody.  That means winky like....like break me off a piece of that like.  And everyone knows what you mean simply by saying the word twice....just a funny thought.  Anyway.....back to pie making

So I loved pumpkin pie when I was little little.  I remember looking forward to it every year (along with my grandmas stuffing) Then, suddenly I didn't like it anymore.  More than just not like....I loathed it.  The mere smell of it would make me give the stink face. The look of it grossed me out with it's not quite pudding, not quite cheesecake texture.  Watching my cousins wolf it down on Thanksgiving would put me over the edge....and I don't know why.  Seriously, I have no idea what happened. It's not like I had thrown it up....that's usually what ruins alot of foods for people but that wasn't the case here.  And then I didn't eat it for years....like at least 12 years. That was until I had to make a billion of them when I decided to start selling them.  Then, through trying lots of variations I created a recipe that everyone loved....even me.  Now pumpkin pie still isn't my first choice on Thanksgiving.  I'm more of a pecan pie girl myself (and I'll be posting a bomb recipe for that soon too!) but no other pie compares in my opinion.  I will never eat any other pumpkin pie again in  my life.....ok maybe.....but highly unlikely.

You can reference my Thanksgiving pie tips post for tips on how to easily make your pie crusts.  Then use this recipe below for the filling

The Best Pumpkin Pie EVER!

1 3/4 C. Pumpkin (15 oz can)

15 oz. can Sweetened condensed milk

2 Eggs beaten

2/3 C. Brown sugar

2  1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Ginger

1/2 tsp. Nutmeg

!/4 tsp. Clove

Mix all ingredients together.  Pour into crusts.  Bake @425 for 15 minutes.  Reduce heat to 350 and bake for another 30-40 minutes or until the middle is set. (for me it is usually done by 30 but every oven is different)

* Makes enough filling for 1 1/2 - 2 pies.  I usually double the recipe and make 3 very full pies

* Don't be afraid to adjust the spice to YOUR taste.  I like a lot of cinnamon..you might like less. Or maybe you like more clove etc.  Taste you're batter and adjust.  If you are hesitant of eating raw egg add all your ingredients but your eggs so you can taste.  Once it is to your liking stir them in