An (Un)Professional Guide to Life as a Newlywed
Musings of wife living, working, playing in the Alamo City.
I figured this was an appropriate recipe post seeing as Fourth of July weekend is this weekend and nothing sounds better (and more American) than BBQ, beer, and swimming!
So pop a top, pop a squat by the pool and read about my latest slow cooker adventure. It was every bit as sweet as it sounds...
Read MoreLast weekend was my 26th birthday. I'm over a quarter of a century old. Let's all stop and soak that in for a little bit...
Read MoreYou know me and my love for my Cuisinart Slow Cooker (like the one shown below). If I had to pick one kitchen tool to take with me on a desert island, it'd be this bad boy right here.
Read MoreOver the weekend J and I tackled our first landscaping project. We added flowers around our front yard trees. We also added the extra ones we couldn't fit around the trees around a small bush on the side of our garage.
Read MoreBefore I get started on tonight's recipe, I'd like to give a shout out to my Aunt Linda for trying the Apricot Chicken recipe I posted last week. It looked amazing! She paired it with rice and sautéed spinach, which I will definitely have to do next time I make it. For all those who haven't had a chance to whip it up, tonight is the night!
Read MoreDon't you hate it when you're stomach starts to growl, and you look at the clock to realize it's only 10:30 a.m.? Then you have an internal battle with yourself justifying 11:00 a.m. being a decent and appropriate time to make lunch.
Read MoreIt sure has been an awfully wet spring. I'm not complaining too much as I am a weather fanatic, especially when it's extreme. Now, don't get me wrong - I don't like seeing death and destruction because of weather, but I can't help but feel awfully small as a huge thunderstorm rolls in over the hills. It's nature's reminder of just how awesome she can be.
Read MoreOh.. oh hey, everyone! Long time, (absolutely) no writing. My bad...
So actually, I knew I wasn't going to write a lot after my last post. I had a major life event take place and I was a tad bit busy making sure all went according to plan for the big day to really focus on documenting everything myself.
Read MoreYesterday my mom, a.k.a my unofficial wedding planner, and I met with my official wedding planner, flower vendor, and decor vendor to see a mock- up of our reception tables and flower arrangements.
Read MoreSince we moved into the new house, I've vowed to have a more "hands on" approach with decorating. I want to make more of an effort in decorating our house like an adult, but not break the bank in the process,...
Read MoreWe got our marriage license yesterday! It's official, at least in the city's eyes, that J and I have entered in to the Union of Holy Matrimony. We had to raise our right hand and everything.
Read MoreWhat a weekend! I celebrated my Bachelorette party with my favorite gals by spending the weekend in Horseshoe Bay going on wine tours in Fredericksburg and eating chalupas... (that's a different story).
Read MoreI haven't been to the grocery store in a few weeks. Honestly, when I go I stick to a pretty set list complete with ingredients for the upcoming weeks meals, as well as a few snack items. So, once all those meals are made and the leftovers are eaten,...
Read MoreI feel so "HGTV" right now. I purchased a vintage "French country" style desk for my new office a few weeks ago and finally got around to painting it white.
Read MoreA few evenings ago J and I had two of our best friends over for dinner in our new home. Although we moved in early December, we are just now getting settled and collecting furniture to entertain. In fact, our new dining table came in a week ago!
Read MoreGood morning, laborers! It’s September already? Ugh! Where has this year gone? I don’t know about you, but I’m certainly ready for fall…
Read MoreI figured this “Monday Makings” needed to be something other than food for once, so I did it. I finally completed my first DIY project since middle school history class where I had to put together a scrapbook about the San Antonio missions.
Read MoreI’m well aware that the Fourth of July was more than a week ago (Was it really? Time flies..), but I’m just now getting around to sharing with you what I made for our family’s annual July 4th BBQ. I’m so proud of myself! Every time I talk about it I get giddy.
Read MoreA lifestyle and fashion blog about a newlywed living in Texas. Recipes, fashion ideas, more!
I'm Samantha, a 30-something mom who enjoys traveling, drinking red wine, ALL things Corgis, attempting to DIY my way through interior design, and my deliciously fabulous husband. Thanks for stopping by!
