Foil Pack Summer Vegetables

It's summertime! That means fresh vegetables are a plenty at the grocery store or farmer's markets. I am a BIG fan of farmer's markets in the summertime. A couple of days ago I bought some fresh squash and zucchini. I had great plans for both but time goes by and I get hungry. One of the quickest, easiest, and healthiest way I like to cook veggies in in a foil pack. 

It's a one step clean up system, and you can just cut the vegetables, throw them in the oven, and you're done until they are done. With so much going on between work and summer school, easy is amazing. 

Let's get started, shall we?

I cut up two squash and two zucchini. 

Then I cut up 1/4 of an onion. 

And generously sprinkled on some Mrs. Dash seasoning. 

Then I added between 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. 

Wrapped up the pack around all three edges. 

Stuck in the oven for about 30 minutes on 400 degrees. 

Then pulled out the pack and it was done! 

Put the veggies in a bowl, and bam! Clean up was a breeze. 

This was enough for about two people. Given one squash and one zucchini per person.

Easy and done! Enjoy. 

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My 2013 Summer Diet

I need help. I need help from not eating everything delicious thing I see lately.

It's the summertime. And it's hot. And to deal with the heat apparently all I want to do is eat.

But it's too hot to be fat in the summertime in Arkansas.

Can someone please give me motivation to switch from cookies to salad?

Or instead of pizza for breakfast some eggs?

Or instead of bloody mary's just tomato juice?

Or instead of cheese tator tots to something less carb-tastic?

I will not give up my push-ups...

I draw the line somewhere. 

Sincerely, 

Your-carb-loving-over-indulging-soon-to-be-muffin-top-bulging-friend...

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Favorite Drugstore Hair Products

If you love something enough, I truly believe that you should share it. As I was getting ready over the weekend, I realized, that I had to share these three products that I love the most. Plus, they are hair products and I feel about my hair the way that Elvis felt about peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Weird comparison but I'm also hungry right now. 

All of these products you can get on Amazon or drugstores. As a person on a budget, cost effective products are greatly needed. 

The Wet Brush

My hair gets tangled. As a naturally curly, wavy hair that I have, when I get out of the shower it's like craziness on wheels. My friend Jill showed me this hairbrush I fell in love. It's so gentle on your hair you can't believe it. Trust me. Try it. 

L'Oreal EverSleek Serum 

This is something that I just started using about 6 weeks ago and it has changed my life. Living in Arkansas we have an ENORMOUS amount of humidity that makes your hair go from calm and smooth to Lion King. I use this before I blow dry my hair and the rest of the day I have smooth and soft hair. Agan, try it. 

Aussie Aussome Volume Hairspray

I have used this hairspray for about four years. It holds curls like a boss, it holds fly aways like a champ, and it makes me seriously happy. If I am ever out of this I start to panic. It's cost effective, and it works. What's better?

All of these reviews are of my own freewill. 

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Summer 2013 Running Playlist

Running. One of those activities you either love to do or you love to hate. Personally, I love to hate it. Running isn't fun to me. I don't look forward to it or get excited when it's time to go. On the flip side, I do respect running for what it does.

Clear your head.  Makes you move.  Make your butt smaller.

All three things that I personally need from time to time. Plus, nothing feels better sometimes than running and realizing how great it feels to be DONE afterwards. Hashtag hallelujah!

I cannot run without music. Though my playlist are a bit pop, it gets me moving because it's so catchy I forget what I'm doing when I'm singing along in my head.

Here's my Summer 2013 Running Playlist on Spotify.


 

Any good songs that I'm missing?

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Yeehaw! My Best Friend Got Married Country Style!

Yeehaw! My best friend got married! 

Let's start with a quick background: When I was 15/16 this pretty blonde girl named Amanda moved to my hometown. She was the coach's daughter with a big family and a big smile. She also started dating one of my friends which was also the quarterback of the football team. She was on one side of the lunch table and I was on the other. It took us a little while but soon we became the best of friends. We've been friends ever since! Through relationships, college, life and everything else, she's been one of the best friends I've had. 

Then she met Peyton: I remember the weekend that Amanda met Peyton. I had been out of town and she went back to our hometown to hangout with friends. We hung out on a Sunday night when she started telling me all about him. At the time we both thought it would be a fling, but soon it showed to be much, much more. This girl was in love. After a year of dating and a year of engagement, the big day was finally here! 

Friday night we got together for the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner. She wanted an outdoor, country chic wedding that she pulled off beautifully! 

As a grade school teacher Amanda has NO problem taking control the crowd to get the job done. 

All the lovely bridesmaids ... I would like to think we were a small army. 

The Newport girls! 

Amanda was probably the easiest bride ever...for a girl who loves to always know what's going on! 

She gave us all a color scheme and said to go find a dress that you liked the best. 

This way, we could wear the dress again, and find one that looked good on all of us. 

Best. Bride. Ever. 

We all got to hang out together for the entire day of the wedding and get dressed. 

Makeup, hairspray and curling irons were all over the place. 

There were also a couple of Sonic runs in there in the middle. 

As the girls got ready, the boys set up the big event. Amanda had a view of an outdoor wedding on a summer night and that's exactly what she got. It was absolutely the best! 

On our way to the wedding! 

While we were standing around for pictures, we did a fun picture of our own. 

Three of lovely bridesmaids! Talk about a fun bunch. 

It was fun spending the weekend with everyone again. 

Ha! As many pictures as Amanda and I have taken together this was the first one all weekend! 

I knew she was a busy lady so I patiently waited for my turn! 

Most beautiful bride ever! 

Amanda's new daughter and nephew were the flower girl and ring bearer.

Cutest. Moment. Ever.

Look at that little boy in the cowboy hat? Couldn't your heart melt! And Amanda found her new daughter a dress that matched hers. Seriously. She thought of every detail. 

Amanda and Peyton said I do! They're married kids. 

A little bit of the entire event. Look at that dress! 

At the reception Jill and I finally took a decent picture. We had been doing a terrible job all weekend. 

I love this girl. We had a great time all weekend. We share such a similar sense of humor that she is so fun to hangout with! 

I would like to thank whoever made this cupcake. 

It was delicious. As was the second one. 

What a cute idea for the cakes! Happy Wedding Cake! 

I was able to grab Amanda's phone and snap a pic of us at the reception. 

Love you, Amanda! 

This is the first picture of Amanda's bridals from Meagan Garrison Photography. Can't wait to see the rest! 

Love you, Amanda and Peyton! I wish you two the best! 

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