it's about time

Dear Juicy Couture,

Thank you for finally making a bathing suit that doesn't go up my butt and can be worn by a mom with a c-section belly and stretch marks. I'm too young to have to wear old womens' 1-pieces.  I never thought that Juicy would ever make a bathing suit for me, but I was wrong. Thanks for the cute sunglasses too. 

P.S. You should send me free stuff.

xo,

Amanda

lotsa pasta

This recipe was in the May issue of Parents Magazine as a healthier version of the usual Mac 'n' Cheese. We tried it and it was good! Plus it was pretty easy to make. 

Pasta Primavera

Calories- 313

Saturated fat- 3g

Sodium- 235 mg

4 Servings

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups multigrain or whole-grain rotini

1 Tbs. olive oil

1/2 cup chopped asparagus

1/2 cup chopped broccoli

1 cup chopped bell peppers

3/4 cup low-fat evaporated milk

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

2 Tbs. all-purpose flour

1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

(* note- I took out the asparagus and made 1 cup broccoli instead, next time might add a little less bell peppers and even more broccoli)

Directions

1. Cook pasts according to package directions. Drain and return to pan; cover.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil on medium. Add veggies, cook and stir until tender, 4 minutes. Whisk milk, broth, and flour. Add to skillet, stirring until thick and bubbly. Mix cheese until melted.

3. Toss pasta with sauce and veggies.

My First Giveaway!

In honor of my one-year anniversary I am giving away 25 custom notecards!! You get to pick the colors and what you want it to look like, and I will design and ship them to you. Plus I might add in another favorite of mine from over the last year with your cards.

All you have to do is leave a comment and one winner will be chosen randomly. Last day to enter is Friday, May 22nd. Winner will be announced on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day). Good luck!

ahhhhhhhhhhhh

Guess what? Today is my 1-year anniversary of this blog! I can't believe it and it almost passed me by. I'll have to do something special, tune in!

guess what time it is?

The Nordstrom's Half Yearly Sale for Women & Kids starts this Wednesday, May 20th! Doors open Wednesday morning at 7am. 

say where!

I love my Say Where! application for the iPhone. Not only is it free, but I use it all the time. First you say the city and state of the business and then the business name. Once you find it it gives you the address and phone number and you can either map it from where you are, call them or whatever! How many times has this saved me? A bunch and I never need to call 411 for directory assistance and many times it's faster than your car's gps system. Love it!

happy

I have this desire to reflect on becoming 29 years old. My soul wants to heavily talk about the last 28 years and this 29th year to come. But as I sit here and type, nothing is pouring out. I already made my resolutions at the beginning of the year, this year is already filled with trials and tribulations and I have no idea what the next year will bring. But as I sit and think more, I realize that I am in a good place, I am comfortable with who I am and I am growing into the woman I want to be. Maybe that's why I have less to say? Dare I say I am happy! I feel wiser, happier and more comfortable every day in my thoughts, my fashion, my body and my soul. What a great feeling, that amidst any chaos in my life right now, I feel sane, close to God and content. What a great way to start my 29th year. Happy Birthday to me.

bliss

More pretties. I got to pick out these ones for myself from Anthropologie. Lucky lucky me.




p.s. thanks Mark!

Dear Disneyland,

I am very excited to visit you tomorrow for my birthday. Thank you for giving me a free ticket for the day. However, don't fret, I know we will spend a fortune anyways. Oh well, as long as we have fun!! Can't wait.

Love, 

Amanda

pretties

things i have received within the last 3 days that I love!