What I'm Doing Now

Obsessed with this banner, especially these colors. The WHOLE vibe, I could totally create Thanksgiving around this. Find it here.

Next week I'm heading to New Orleans for a quick work trip & CAN NOT WAIT to explore the city. My parents lived there in the late 70's when they first got married. They go back as often as they can for there anniversary which happens to fall on Cinco De Mayo, Jazz Fest time in NOLA.  Some of my favorite bloggers checked out NOLA recently & posted some good recommendations. Here. Here.

Photo Credit: Rusty Costanza, The Times-Picayune archive
Since I'll be traveling I need some good book recommendations. Anyone? Anyone? I've already got Wonder from the library & was hoping to get the 2nd book in the Divergent Series, Allegiant, but it always seems to be checked out. Yes i know it's old school to actually check out books as opposed to using an EReader. I'm not tech savvy people. Plus I love the library & will never give it up!!!!

Butternut Squash is one of my favs. I saw these from the Pioneer Woman yesterday & they look so easy (and yummy) I think I could even make them!!!!

Photo Credit: The Pioneer Woman
Mia & I have been planning our weekend. So far we've decided on hot chocolate w marshmallows, story time at the library & this mornign she said she wants to do a "project." She loves to sit on my lap & scroll through Pinterest. These are pretty cute!!!! Find these & more crafts here.