What’s Up Wednesday

Happy Wednesday! It’s time for everybody to join up today with Shay and me and let us know WHAT’S UP with you this fine Wednesday!

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WHAT I’M WEARING / SHOPPING FOR

I’ve got some NEW FINDS for y’all today, and I’ve got a code!

You can use the code SIMS15 for 15% OFF for most of the DARLING new items.

This dress is feminine, flirty, and pretty much perfect for both spring and summer. The vibrant blue pattern, the billowy ruffle sleeves, the split neck, the tiny ruffle collar, the smocked waist… it is all SO GOOD. It’s comfy, flattering, and just the cutest. Use the code SIMS15.

For size reference, I’m wearing a medium, but I think I might prefer the fit of a small.

dress / multicolor beaded necklace / heart toggle necklace / textured bangle / heeled sandals

But seriously… look how cute the ruffled skirt is…

dress / multicolor beaded necklace / heart toggle necklace / textured bangle / heeled sandals

I fell in love with the green on this paisley blouse, but the split neck and the gathered and ruffled sleeves really sealed the deal. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. Use the code SIMS15!

paisley blouse / jeans / multicolor beaded necklace / heart toggle necklace / textured bangle / neutral sandal option

Now let’s talk about the jeans, BECAUSE THESE JEANS ARE FABULOUS.

I’m 5’4″, so they are pretty much full length on me, but if you are taller they will obviously show a bit more ankle (which I would actually prefer). They are a great color, totally clean without any distressing, and a super flattering fit. They don’t have much stretch in them, so you need to know that in advance (because we’re all used to extreme stretch), but I actually still love these!

And with the SIMS15 code, they are ONLY $66.30!

paisley blouse / jeans / textured bangle / neutral sandal option

This cardigan is very soft and the color combo is unique and so pretty. I’m wearing it here without a tee underneath, but as you can see, it is a deep V so in the future I will probably always wear it with a tee. It is definitely oversized, so I would recommend down if between sizes. I’m wearing a medium, but I need the small.

These ecru jeans continue to be a favorite, and I’ve received tons of feedback from readers that love them too. True to size, comfy, and flattering!

cardigan / ecru jeans / multicolor beaded necklace / heart toggle necklace / textured bangle / neutral sneakers

Okay, y’all. I’m IN LOVE with this denim jacket. However, I’m wearing a medium here, and I definitely need a large. It has little to no stretch in it, so I definitely need some extra room in the chest and back. It’s the puff and pleated sleeves that I’m completely smitten with. This jacket is absolutely adorable and perfectly feminine. I’m definitely ordering the larger size and can’t wait to have it in my closet. I’ll be wearing it all spring and summer with white denim, with skirts, and with every kind of sundress you can imagine.

Y’all know I think a denim jacket is a MUST HAVE, and I love the extra details on this one.

Don’t forget to use the SIMS15 code and the jacket will be ONLY $66!

denim jacket / white tee / ecru jeans / multicolor beaded necklace / heart toggle necklace / textured bangle / neutral sandal option

Tropical, chic, and a new favorite for me. This floral blouse is great with regular denim, but it’s going to be even better with white denim. The subtle puff sleeves and tie closure are adorable, and the crisp cotton makes the whole thing feel elevated. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

floral blouse / jeans / multicolor beaded necklace / heart toggle necklace / textured bangle / neutral sandal option

So I love this cardigan, but I think it runs really small. I’m wearing a medium here, and I couldn’t even think about buttoning it up without worrying that a button was going to pop off and fly across the room. I would definitely suggest sizing up. Use the code SIMS15.

cardigan / white tee / ecru jeans / multicolor beaded necklace / heart toggle necklace / textured bangle / neutral sandal option

Dark pink, light pink, and all sorts of cute! This blouse would be really perfect on a tropical vacation, but I’ll be wearing it in McKinney all spring and summer long. 😉 For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

blouse / jeans / multicolor beaded necklace / heart toggle necklace / textured bangle / neutral sandal option

Red and pink together is one of my very favorite color combos, and this sweater does not disappoint! It’s very soft, it’s a nice medium weight, and I love the sleeve length. It has a mock collar (which isn’t the best neckline on me), but I know that many of you love it. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. Use the code SIMS15.

sweater / jeans / textured bangle / neutral sneakers

I’m also really loving this new embroidered blouse….

This ruffle neck blouse with the rick rack trim is precious….

And if you have an event or occasion coming up where you need a new dress, I’m pretty positive that Avara will have you covered. Their selection of DARLING dresses is unmatched! Remember to use the code SIMS15!

And just in case you tried to shop my Avara collage a couple of weeks ago and the code didn’t work for you, here are some of my other favorites…. and the SIMS15 code is now definitely working! (You can see that I shopped from my own collage!) 🙂

1) green and blue floral blouse / 2) puff sleeve denim jacket / 3) pink and red blouse / 4) bag / 5) red and pink sweater / 6) striped bag / 7) white jeans / 8) straight leg jeans / 9) sandals / 10) necklace / 11) earrings / 12) sandals / 13) romper / 14) blue and white dress / 15) stripe top with embroidered flowers / 16) floral cardigan / 17) white blouse with embroidered sleeves / 18) blue and white tie sleeve top

 

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WHAT WE ARE EATING 

I’m going to post some of my meals that I eat over and over AND OVER again….

I air fry the salmon with Magic Salmon Seasoning for like 7 minutes, I sauté the fresh green beans in olive oil and my favorite seasoning blend (kosher salt, pepper, lemon pepper, and garlic powder), and then I microwave a packet of Trader Joe’s jasmine rice. The TJ’s rice is a new find for me, and we can’t get enough of it. It comes out perfectly every time! Oh, and the whole family is obsessed with the Japanese Barbecue Sauce. We usually buy it at Costco in really big bottles, but we were out of it and not planning on going to Costco for a bit, so I paid a lot more for it HERE on Amazon.

I eat a lot of salads for lunch, and my current favorite combo includes these 3 ingredients: Texas Toast CAESAR croutons, Marinated Artichoke Hearts from Trader Joe’s, and Ken’s Lite Blue Cheese Dressing.

In addition to the above, this salad also has mixed greens, fresh grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.

A relatively new favorite has been these Amylu White Cheddar and Jalapeño Chicken Burgers from Costco. We grabbed them on a whim one day, and my goodness are they yummy.

Here’s when I ate it for lunch one day last week. I put it on a Orowheat sandwich thin, I sprinkled the top with my favorite pepperjack cheese from Trader Joe’s, and I dressed it with a spicy mustard and lots of burger fixins. I even ate it with a side of sauteed squash and zucchini. I told you, super heatlhy y’all.

The Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi (I cook mine in the air fryer for crispy edges!) with some marinara and sautéed veggies make a super healthy and delicious lunch.

Want a super quick meal? How delicious does this look!

You’re looking at leftover steamed broccoli, and y’all, that’s a frozen Lean Cuisine lasagna. You never would have known right?

I cook the lasagna for 4 minutes, and then I add a little bit more of grated low fat mozzarella cheese on top and cook another minute or two. I use a huge spatula to help slide it out of the plastic dish and put it on a real plate or in a real bowl, then I sprinkle some dried oregano and basil on top. VOILA!

 

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WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT

Spring Break is like 2 1/2 weeks ago, and I’m super pumped! We’re spending the entire week at the ranch, and I just couldn’t be more excited.

 

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WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT

We spent last Spring Break at the ranch and had the best time.

 

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WHAT I’M LOVING

If you’ve been a reader for a while now, you know I love my Our Place cookware. I use it every single day, and I oftentimes use it 2x a day.

I’ve blogged about my love for the cookware at least 10 times, but as I was cleaning up after dinner on Monday, I knew I needed to share some pics with you. Because not only do I love how it cooks, I also love how it cleans up. The picture on the left is right after I had sauteed some veggies and then some chicken breasts. I like getting a good crust on the chicken, which is why it looks like the pan has been burnt to a crisp and looks like it won’t clean up.

I should have done a video, but the pan on the right is after I let it soak in warm soapy water for like 2 minutes and then washed it all right out. And then the next morning, I was still able to fry eggs that just slipped around on the non-stick surface. This pan is incredible.

Always Pan on Amazon / Always Pan at Our Place

 

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WHAT I’M WATCHING

I know I’m YEARS behind, but I just started Younger and so far I’m absolutely loving it! I’m a huge fan of Sutton Foster.

 

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WHAT ARE MY RECENT AMAZON PURCHASES

These items should all be in my hot little hands by this afternoon.

I broke 2 pairs of the reading glasses I’d been using, so I needed to order more IMMEDIATELY and thought this set was cute. Just to keep you up to date, I went from being one of those people that kinda needed reading glasses to one of those people that absolutely has to be wearing them or I can’t see the words in front of my face. Cool cool.

And I can’t wait to get the earrings and the sweaters! I also ordered this this sweater (it just didn’t fit in the screenshot) and I’m obsessed with the wide stripes.

1) reading glasses / 2) short sleeved crochet cardi / 3) earrings / 4) cap sleeve sweater

 

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