A Hint of Mint

Last week, multiple Skinny(er) Shamrock Shakes were consumed. With this blast of cold weather, I can't help but dream of an icy cold Mojito on a hot day. Today, tomorrow, at home, in the closet - it's all about mint: 

Earrings - Vanity - Mixer - Bedroom 

 

What color are you feeling for spring? 

Weekend Recap: St. Patrick's Day

Happy Monday! Spring might be technically beginning this week but right now, we're seeing snow. That's what you get in Wisconsin. This weekend we had a great time celebrating my girlfriend's 30th birthday, visiting The Waxwing - a little shop that's featuring Dan's artwork this week and toasting Irish coffees in honor of St. Patrick.

Here are some of my favorite moments:

Dancing along to the live band at The Waxwing:

And here's part two:

Dancing can't compete with shiny rings.

Ingrid went from a dancing fool on Sunday morning: 

 

To a sad, sick little patient in the evening:

 

She watched movies while I folded laundry and enjoyed the New Glarus sampler pack (I love this mix of light and dark brews!).

Seriously, I'm a little obsessed with the site SkinnyTaste. I made the Corned Beef and Cabage soup and Skinny(er) Shamrock Shakes yesterday. Dan couldn't stop talking about how good the soup smelled - and tasted - while Ingrid sipped her little shake happily.

I'm not sure if Ingrid's not feeling well or if, like the rest of us, the gloomy weather is finally getting to her. We haven't been able to play outside very long and on Saturday morning she cried during our walk when I told we couldn't go to the park because it was too cold (and too long of a walk). I'm with you Ingrid - bring on the sun!

Five Things

The name of the game this weekend: relax with Ingrid. Dan is gearing up for his printmaking convention and is working around the clock (from one procrastinator to another, I totally get it). Ingrid and I are enjoying making grilled cheeses, watching movies and getting excited for homemade Skinny Shamrock Shakes tomorrow (Ingrid's totally into avocados in shakes. Or, she will be.)

Here are a few things that made the week sweet:

Ingrid loved creating little "burritos" out of these Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps.

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I recently read that sipping on sweet, rich tasting tea can help curb cravings so, I picked up some Red Velvet Chocolate Tea. I find that it's best WITH a little sweet treat.

Folding laundry with a toddler leads to excessive, unnecessary, fashion-forward, adorable layering.

Good Reads is a great site. At first, I was a little hesitant to sign up for (another!) online account. Seriously, is there really a need to track my thoughts on BossyPants? But, I've found that it's great for keeping track of book recommendations. So often, I'll be talking to family and friends about books they enjoyed, make a mental note to remember (or jot it down on some random post-it) and then forget about it 10 minutes later. I'm excited to read Tell the Wolves I'm Home. After finishing Run Like a Mother - which has connected me to a new running online community and honestly, helped motivate me to run...sometimes.  

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Last weekend, Dan and I went to Milford Hills Hunt Club with friends. It was my first time at a gun range - I had only previously shot a gun in my friend's backyard (welcome to Wisconsin folks). Things started to look up after I adjusted the ear protection and stopped crying about the noise. You need to pull your ear up and really jam those ear plugs in - who knew? Probably everyone but me.

Anyways. It was a little scary to load, hold, aim and shoot a gun. And it was also exhilarating. I felt a little silly about how scared I was to load the gun. At one point, Dan had to remind me that nothing would happen until I pull the trigger. Still, the experience was overwhelming and I was happy to end the day with some cocktails and surprisingly delicious appetizers.

That's the week: skinny recipes, tea, Ingrid in a sports bra, books and guns. Happy Saturday!