Am I the only one who doesn’t think Jennifer Aniston is missing Brad Pitt? My March Architectural Digest arrived and she looks amazing. Her home is really beautiful and definitely something to soak up from the pages. She said she wanted her home to be a place where she can entertain and it doesn’t disappoint.
Since I began this blog this year, I have loved getting your questions or suggestions for posts. The one question I get most is about skincare. Isn’t it amazing that with all the marketing about anti-aging and what to do to fight it, the majority of us are still confused? I asked my friend Carrie who is an esthetician with over 20 year’s experience- “What should we be doing?!!!” Here is her response:
First off – lasers and lights are amazing for the skin. From Intense Pulse light to photo facials. I love them for women mid-30’s on. They stimulate collagen, even the skin tone and help with any pigmentation issues. They can be pricey, but are well worth it for those of us who are anti- injections and the knife ; ) I like peels, but hesitate with them because I am no longer an advocate of thinning the skin. Thinning the skin definitely helps with wrinkles, skin tone and texture, but long term thinning defeats the purpose of our skin, which is to protect. I recommend them maybe 1-2 times per year for women in their 40’s and up to amp exfoliation. Our skin does tend to get sluggish as we mature, so a good peel every now and again stimulates cell renewal and does not cause excessive thinning of the skin.
Okay, just cried my way through the Oprah segment on the new show “Undercover Boss” on CBS. If only all large companies did something like this (like Comcast)! Loved it. Added it to my series recording for the season. Season Premiere after the Superbowl!
Has anyone read The Price of Privilege? I am waiting for it from my library but based on some of the reviews, I already think I am going to learn something.
I had no idea so many of you are serving soup to your kids and they are eating it. Where have I been? I am going to try this and see if I can pull it off. My friend Mandy told me this is a recipe she makes all the time.
White Chili
8 – 10 Servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chopped fresh tomatoes, or 2 10 oz. can tomatoes with green chilies, chopped
6 tomatillos (fresh or from a can), chopped
1 medium jalapeno, seeded, minced (optional – I usually don’t put it in)
2 cups chicken stock
1 (17 oz.) can chopped green chilies
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon cumin
½ cup (heaping) chopped cilantro
2 (19 oz.) cans cannelloni or Great Northern beans
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream
Shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
Tortilla chips
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion. Saute for 3 – 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes more. Do not brown.
Add the tomatoes, tomatillos, and jalapeno. Cook until the tomatillos are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add the chicken stock, green chilies, chicken, oregano, cumin, cilantro, beans, and lime juice. Cook until heated through, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips on the side.
Besides always enjoying posts at Fly Through Our Window, (her site is in a whole different league!) Darby always has really great craft ideas. Here is a cute way to use up any remaining/lost candy canes you have in your pantry and a quick tutorial on making sweet mouse kisses this Valentine’s Day!
I began my morning by watching/listening to The Gift of An Ordinary Day and thinking how lucky I am to be a mother.
I don’t watch one game of football throughout the season, but I pray I am invited to a Superbowl party every year. Frankly, I love the snacks and the party decor! There are so many great options. Check out this easy recipe for football shaped brownies, and 10 ways to decorate cupcakes in a sporty way. For party decor ideas, check out this great post at Hostess with the Mostess. FUN!
And I thought my December was busy. Turns out Laura’s Cookies from Ohio made 40,000 cookies that month! Years ago, my oldest sister lived in Oakwood, Ohio- and her friend Laura was always getting compliments on her cookies. She approached her local (awesome) grocery store – Dorothy Lane Market – and asked if she could start selling her cookies there. Her cookies were an immediate hit! My family has always loved her cookies and now you can mail order them online in so many fun shapes and sizes. I can’t even imagine how many she is making for Valentine’s Day- so if you want in, be sure to order next week (click here) so they arrive on time. This is a great gift idea – I really don’t think you can go wrong sending someone cookies!
Where do you buy great pajamas? I love wearing a tee and pants but I want something that isn’t 100% cotton so it retains some shape. I recently purchased some pants from Gap Body that are lightweight and comfortable- but not that flattering. Would love your ideas!
