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Is This What Normal People Do?

by Joey | Dec 1, 2014 | Throwback

Saturday morning we were out the door bright and early to meet my in-laws in the middle. Translation: at a Cracker Barrel an hour away.

Afterwards, we spent our Saturday doing what I can only imagine normal people (translation: non-football people) do on Saturdays. We wandered a small town on our way home. I got a massive chocolate cone (as one does when wandering around outside on a 30 degree day). We browsed other people’s crap in a three story thrift shop.

And then, on a whim, we stopped to tour a couple model homes off the side of the highway. The problem there is… well, now we want those homes. We have the “let’s build a house” bug! Sadly, with a football life, it’s too soon into J’s career to be buying or building any homes. We agree that we probably need to know that we’re going to stay somewhere for 5+ years before we do any kind of house buying.

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But it was still really fun to dream.

You guys can keep the sugar plums

I have visions of granite and hardwoods and open floor plans dancing in my head!

linked: MMG, Meghan, Biana

In Real Time

by Joey | Nov 28, 2014 | beauty, In the kitchen, Loves, Real Life

Revlon Rain Forest

Am I fired? I’m blogging in real time. I just now painted my nails. I just now took pictures of them. And I’m actually sitting down on this Friday afternoon blogging about it. Yeah, I’m breaking the rules.

Back in the day I used to blog in real time all the time. I didn’t even know it was possible to schedule posts. I used to do these 100 days of blogging challenges all the time. Man. I kind of miss that world of blogging.

Anyway. I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. We did. Twice. We spent Wednesday at my parents’s house, and then we had our own little thanksgiving here yesterday.

Today, I’m in denial. I started not to feel awesome last night. I curled up on the couch with a book last night but almost immediately fell asleep. I slept awfully last night and today I keep trying to convince myself that I’m not getting sick. Although I’ll admit I feel a little better after sneaking a shot of dayquil.

I plan to spend the day on the couch with a book. And a lot of turkey sandwiches. Confession: I’m really not a fan of turkey. I love how it smells when it’s cooking though, so thus…we have turkey on Thanksgiving. I need to go grocery shopping…but I really didn’t think that all the way through. Who wants to battle the shops on Black Friday? Not this girl.

Linked with Jennie.

Stuff & Things 11/27

by Joey | Nov 27, 2014 | Throwback

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We had Thanksgiving with my family yesterday, and as you’re reading this I’m probably running around coordinating what food can go in the oven when for our Thanksgiving!

We are so thankful for all of you who party with us every Thursday! Hope you have an amazing holiday and enjoy some time off!

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Beauty & Fashion Made Easy: Travel Edition

by Joey | Nov 25, 2014 | Throwback

Holiday Travel.
For someone whose #1 priority is comfort, it can be a real pain.

Honestly, the hubs and I stay home for the holidays now. But for the first few years of our marriage, we did the whole spend-the-entire-holiday-in-a-car thing.

I imagine many of you are gearing up for a week of holiday travel. So here are a few tips and tricks that I find save my sanity in that situation.

1) Leggings. Bonus for fleece-lined leggings. These will become your best friend. I usually wear leggings and a long sleeved shirt while I’m traveling and hang a cute dress in the back. When we arrive at our destination, I slip the dress over my travel outfit and boom. Cute Holiday Outfit without having to spend 7 hours in the car uncomfortable or changing in a gross pit-stop bathroom.

2) Cozy Boots. I’m the queen of traveling in flip flops then slipping on whatever shoe I need when we arrive at our destination. But I’m sorry. It’s freaking freezing. So in step the Ugg (like) boots. I like to pull my feet up underneath myself while we cruise the highway, but slipping on my real boots any time I need a potty break (which lets face it, is every 20 miles) is a real pain. Keep these babies up front with you and slip ’em on whenever you need! (On this particular travel day it was relatively mild outside, so I opted for my bass flats).

3) Simple, long wearing makeup. I do the very basics when traveling, y’all. And a lot of times we leave at the butt crack of dawn so I don’t even bother until the sun has come up. We’re talking primer, long wear foundation, bronzer & blush (maybe a quick swipe of a highlighter) and mascara. As we near our destination, I push a little dark shadow (more forgiving when applying in a moving vehicle) into both my top and bottom lash lines with a liner brush and quickly swipe on some pigmented tinted lip balm (like Burts Bees in Rhubarb). Classy and comfortable!

4) Flat Iron Curls. When traveling, I take my shower at night and let my hair air dry while I’m packing (because I know you girls wait til the last minute, too). Once my hair is dry, I haphazardly throw in some large flat iron curls. Flat Iron Curls will last longer than curls with a regular iron and it’s easier to obtain that messy but cute look. And sleeping on them only enhances the look! That way as you near your destination, quickly flip your hair upside down and va-va-voom!

Bonus Travel Tip: Thankfully, with the world of technology these days, our travel can be made even easier. Our families live within driving distance, but given that both of our cars are sitting broken down in our driveway, RelayRides would come in handy if we actually had to travel this holiday season. Given that no one has any extra money floating around (and really? Who wants to spend any extra money renting a car?) RelayRides might be able to help you out! Their airport rentals are quick, easy and affordable! Definitely keep them in mind as you plan your next trip! Find out more information on how it works HERE!