Ice Day

​We had quite the ice event Saturday evening into last evening so the kids are off school today. I think they should go tomorrow as the streets are dry now. We will see!

Meatballs wrapped with Colby Jack in a pizza crust.

Thursday Finds

ONE - this dress (which is on big time sale was $328, now $69) is so cute - credit goes to my worker! It's ivory so def can wear into Fall with boots and a jean jacket.

TWO - a simple shirt to have in your closet that can go with dress slacks, jeans or shorts.

THREE - love this $50 jacket which is down from $129!

FOUR - another steal of a deal but sizes are limited unfort  

FIVE - my fav flats are back after a 5/6 year hiatus! I need a new pair of black shoes for work and I'll be ordering these soon.

Menu This Week

Hello my friends. Another week, another week of planning and cooking meals for the people that live with me. Had to keep things simple this week because I ordered groceries on the plane ride back from the Dominican on Monday! 

Tuesday - tortellini and sausage soup - I made it on Monday night then kept it in the fridge overnight to pop in the slow cooker on Tuesday morning. I left it on low for 10 hours not 5 and it was fine!

Wednesday - crab cakes (with frozen Maryland crab meat - thanks Dad!), fresh green beans in the air fryer with avocado oil and everything bagel seasoning and fruit - I'll probably make a little fruit bowl with strawberries, banana, mango and apples. 

Thursday - I cut filets off of the Christmas Eve meat I got from Costco and froze them. We will have those, steamed broccoli (my kids love) and some sort of starch. 

Friday - smash burgers and a southwest salad bag that I got from Walmart. 

Saturday - I want to make a soup for the brisk weather we will be having. Share your favorite soup recipes! 

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana

​We are back from a long weekend in the Dominican Republic. If you're looking for an easy place to take your kids, go here. It was great. So much fun during the day (pool, beach and waterpark) and great entertainment at night too (unlike Bahamar). It is all inclusive so you don't have to think about anything! The kids were in heaven! Everyone that works there is sooo nice and accommodating. Truly the best and I see why everyone loves it!

We used a company called DAT to take us to and from the airport. It was easy.

Didn't take long to get right into the pool!

You can kinda see Molly Anne floating too on the right.

Day two - we tried to go fishing but the water was INSANE. We came back to shore. The whole thing did not feel like we thought it should. Sometimes you gotta make the call and we did.

Back at the resort we had plenty to do.

We walked next door to check out Secrets swings 

It was soooo hard to get up on those swings. I couldn't do it but Molly Anne finally did!

Grady performing with one of the bands.

They had karaoke the second night and of course they sung! Jiggle Jiggle and Sky Full of Stars

Day three. They have a batting cage on the beach - Grady was stoked! They gave him lots of great tips too.

Lazy river

The view from our room. We had the ocean view suite. It was perfect for us - they had pulled the couch out as well. No more just two double beds for our crew - no one sleeps! 

Yesterday, Molly Anne got her hair braided before we left! 

Grady and I did one last walk around and got some sand in his souvenir from the gift shop. 

And one last breakfast...

Then we headed to the airport. Just three nights. Kids didn't miss any school. Direct flight from Charlotte. Easy. We will be back! 

Pretty Things

ONE - a raffia crossbody under $100? Yes.

TWO - these caught my eye

THREE - a festive little sweater $55

FOUR - a classic necklace for when your parents ask you what you want for your birthday!

FIVE - a fun clutch $38 that'd be a great girlfriend or sister gift that you wouldn't typically buy for yourself 

Randoms

​Thank y'all for the Molly Anne love yesterday! :) She is thrilled to think that some of you like what she posts! 

A few randoms...

1. I did TSA precheck Touchless yesterday at the charlotte airport. It's super cool. If you're a known traveler and over 18 you can opt in on the American website. Not sure about other airlines. I know 15 airports have it so far! You don't have to show your ID or boarding pass. 

2. Do you have an Amazon warehouse around you? Check here to see if they have open to the public tours you can take. It's very cool. My kids loved it too. 

3. We are mostly doing clean out the fridge and also breakfast for dinner this week. I'm out of town a bit and it's just easier to have easier things planned. We had a shrimp bowl on Monday night that the kids loved. Shrimp, steamed broccoli, Asian cucumber salad, rice. Easy. 

Chat soon! 

Molly Anne's Teen Picks

Molly Anne asked if she could help me with my blog and I told her yes and I would give her some of the commission she makes if y'all shop her links! Young entrepreneur-ness at its finest! She already has another post that she's thought of for next week. Here we go - I love her finds, especially number 1!

Oh and she can wear adult clothes now which makes this even more fun! 

ONE - very cute fuzzy shoes and would be a good pick for 10-13 year olds, even cool Moms!

TWO - I personally like wider pants so anyone like me, this is perfect for you!

THREE - a cute skirt that I love to wear all the time.

FOUR - Shoes perfect for springtime I love how bright the colors are!

FIVE - Shorts that are nice for hot weather.