Photo Friday!

So Friday is here and we are back with some outfits to share with you guys! I came to hang out with Katy today and we took a couple of pictures of what we are wearing. So here ya go..

Morgan: cardigan, scarf, and tights are from Target; shirt is from H&M; boots are from Nine West.

Katy: jacket, scarf and shoes are from Target; shirt is from Cotton On; jeans from American Eagle.

Can you tell we love Target? If you read our blog daily you should know that by now!

Have a blessed Friday!

Sewing 101

OK so I hope that I am not boring everyone with my fashion talk, but for some reason that is all I have on my mind right now! Spring is right around corner and I cannot wait to start getting crafty. I have never made a piece of clothing but my goal this spring is to make myself something! I cant wait to start using my sewing machine again. Oh and to be able to make something that is tailored especially for me is pretty cool.

So here is the list of things that I want to start making this month...

1. The Maxi skirt. Click here for an awesome website with an easy tutorial. This lady has so many different sewing patterns and I love her for it! I will be making numerous of these in various colors for sure!

2. Lightweight infinity scarf. Click here for this amazingly simple tutorial.

3. Summer beach bag. Click here for the tutorial. How amazing is that!!!! I cant wait to try it out!

4. There are a few things on my list that will not be for myself. I have several friends expecting little ones this year so it is time to get my minky on! I have never made one with ruffles so we will see how it turns out! Click here for the easy tutorial.

5. Has anyone ever heard of the "hanky bib?" Ummm they are absolutely adorable and I wish I had known how to sew when my children were babies. So I am going to try this one out and hopefully it goes as planned. Click here for the tutorial. I have seen them on a few babies and they are too stinking cute! 

6. OK so here is the last one! I have always wanted to make my own sewing/knitting/anything tote and I think now is the time! With Emma taking dance, it could be her dance bag. Really it can be used for anything! Click here for the tutorial.

So there you have it!!! Those are sewing projects for the next couple of months. I cant wait to begin! Oh and for those of you that say, "sewing is not for me," "I could never do that!" YES you can! I have been sewing for less than a year and I have never took a lesson. I just picked up the manual and taught myself. It really is simple. Sewing patterns are also very simple to follow, well depends on what you want to do! I am so excited to start these projects! And if you are not sure where to start, there are tons of awesome blogs out there that give easy "how to" steps that anyone can follow. I will try my hardest to make my own little tutorial and post when each project is done. You should start seeing my sewing tutorials next week!

I cant wait to share with you all!!! Here are all the wonderful blogs that I have been browsing! I have to give credit where credit to due!!

http://www.purlbee.com
http://sosewsomething.com
http://thelittlefabricshop.blogspot.com
http://www.elleapparelblog.com
http://www.sewinginnomansland.com

All Wrapped Up!

So last week when I talked about wearing scarves all year long, I got a lot of questions! I was in total shock at how much feedback I received from that one little post that showed off my $9 Target find. But I am happy to share with you one of the 2013 spring and summer accessories that you can easily add to almost every outfit; the Scarf! A scarf can totally transform any outfit from blah to BAM!

Here are some awesome colors that are totally right on with this years trend! Anything bright to make a bold statement!

Anything with a pattern is in as well!!

See how a scarf can totally transform any white t-shirt into glam!

I also when online browsing last night and this morning to help you find the best deals! So here you go...

1. H&M $12.95           3. American Eagle $24.95        5. H&M $12.95                    7. Old Navy $12.94
2. Old Navy $12.94     4. American Eagle $24.95       6. American Eagle $24.95     8. H&M $12.95

OH! And of course I cant forget about my most favorite store ever...TARGET!!! All these scarves are $14.99!!

Target 2013

Katy and I were just talking yesterday about our spring style. I am sure we are not the only two that think about these things! Please tell me we aren't!?!?

Well we do and we love to talk about the new, upcoming fashion trends for the spring and summer. And there is plenty to talk about. Like I said before, Target is one of our favorite places to shop and they are always up to date in fashion.

Look at these two outfits for their spring line. Love love love that floral is sticking around. You may be seeing me in some floral skinny jeans this spring!

The short blazers are also in style. They really have never been out of style. They are a classic piece that you can really add to any outfit.

I also love this color combo. Katy and I are really into bringing things together that don't necessarily match but "go." I promise you will hear that from Katy over and over, but it is so true!

Loving this new line below that is coming to Target. It has a modern feel that I love! Again floral!!

So there are a few new things that are coming out of Target for this spring. They are debuting the entire line this month and I. Cant. Wait.

Anyone else excited for some warmer weather and brighter clothes???

Football and Cajun Food!

Who watched the big game last night? We most definitely did! The Hart family is all about some sports, even if our team is not involved. But I am kind of sad that football season is over. It just means that my favorite season is coming to an end. Although with a new season comes a new wardrobe and we all know that Katy and I love building that up! The thrifting begins again! OK so I am getting way off topic here! Clothes will do that to me. 

So the point of this post was to share with you what I made for dinner last night. My husband and his best bud are huge Cajun food fans. They love them some spicy food. I do like it myself! So anyway my husband had the idea for me to make some shrimp and grits since the Superbowl was being played in the Bayou state, aka Louisiana. So that's what I did. And really it was a simple recipe but oh so good! The recipe came from the foodnetwork.com but I will share it here for you! I made a few changes to give a bit more spice. Whats some Cajun food without the spice?!?!

Ingredients:

Shrimp:

• 1 1/2 pounds (26-30 count) shrimp (I used a bag of frozen)
• 1 cup of sliced Andouille sausage
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• Freshly ground black pepper

Grits: ( I doubled this!)

• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup quick grits (I used Quaker 5 minute quick grits)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 1/2 ounces Colby-jack cheese

Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (I used Texas Pete)

Directions:

First, clean your shrimp and slice your sausage. In a small bowl, combine Cajun seasoning, paprika, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp and sausage and coat well and set aside.

Next, make your grits. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of butter to a boil. Slowly add the grits, whisking often for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, a few dashes of Cajun seasoning, whipping cream, and cheese. Whisk for another 2 or 3 minutes until the grits become creamy. If you need to add more butter and cream go ahead. I definitely used more than what the recipe called for. It just depends on how creamy you want your grits. 

Now time to sauté the shrimp and sausage. In a large sauté pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and cook until the garlic is tender. Add in the spice-coated shrimp and sausage, and cook only until they're just done and tender. Don't overcook. Remove the shrimp and sausage from the sauté pan and set them aside in a bowl. 

The roux is next. With all those wonderful drippings from the shrimp and sausage in the sauté pan, add 3 tablespoons of flour and stir to make a roux. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until roux reaches a medium-tan color, then slowly add the chicken stock and heavy whipping cream. Whisk together and cook for 2 minutes, then whisk in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Set aside.

Now comes the good part...mix everything together and eat! Doesn't it look yummy!!!

            

Always Momma's Little Bit

I grew up with my Nana always telling me, "the older you get, the faster time flies." I never really understood that until I got married and had kids. I just can't keep up any more.

I am still in complete shock that my youngest "baby" turned two TODAY. Seriously! Where does the time go? And it breaks my heart even more to know that she is our last baby. Maybe I can talk my hubs into to letting us have just one more...we will see.

So today is my sweet little bit's, aka Kate Elizabeth, 2nd birthday. Can you believe it? Not me! It seems just like yesterday I found out that I was pregnant, which was a total surprise for all of us, and now we are here two years later. Unbelievable! She definitely makes our little family complete and I couldn't imagine us without her!

And if you are wondering why we call her her Little Bit, I will tell you! When I was pregnant and after we decided what her name would be, we told our other two babies and my son couldn't quite say Elizabeth. It came out sounding like "little bit" and the name has stuck ever since. I am sure she gets called little bit more than her actual name. But we love it!

So with all that being said...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET LITTLE BIT!

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