{Currently Craving}

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The temperatures are finally warming up and I am loving it!  Along with the spring temperatures, I am loving the spring colors and light and airy fabrics.  It is a birth month as of today, so maybe I will soon see a fews of my favorites in my closet.  Follow me on Pinterest for more of my favorites.

Currently Craving: Spring Must Haves

I am currently obsessing over anything J Crew.  I love the simplicity of their style and silhouettes.  With spring on my mind, I have been drooling over these items.  Neons, stripes, polka dots, pastels, and neutrals are all hot for spring!  Now, if my fairy fashion godmother would put all of these in my closet I would be in heaven!

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Traveling Tuesday: Myrtle Beach

This weekend Daniel and I planned a little getaway.  We never got around to celebrating our anniversary (back in August), so we thought better late than never.  We headed down the Carolina coast to Myrtle Beach for three days of relaxation.  Surprisingly, we had way more things planned than we ever got around to doing.  It just turned out to be nicer to relax and take it easy.  A few of the highlights included a surprise dinner to a new favorite restaurant and a night full of Disney movies.

We stayed at the Bay View Resort.  I think Myrtle Beach is one of the hardest places to find a quality hotel by shopping online, because so many look wonderful on the outside, but the inside is a nightmare.  We took a risk with Bay View and were pleasantly surprised.  The rooms were by no means large, but the bed was comfortable (a king-size for the couple who typically sleeps on a full!), the bathroom was nicely renovated, and the view from the balcony was gorgeous!  Another perk was that there was a full service Starbucks located on the ground level along with a great indoor swimming facility.  We didn't use the pool, but we certainly enjoyed the Starbucks!

 Shopping is one of the primary draws of visiting Myrtle Beach.  They have two great outlet malls along with a traditional mall and countless other places to do all the shopping your heart desires.  We enjoyed the outlets, because they have many great stores like an ADIDAS, Nike, and of course JCREW!  I was able to make a few purchases off of my want list and sadly crossed off a few from my currently craving list.  The polka dot blouse I posted about recently ran astronomically large and the XXS was too large for me!  I got some other cuties though!

Bag (Lauren by Ralph Lauren via Marshalls), Chambray Dot Button Up: Old Navy, T-Shirt: J. Crew Factory, Gingham Button Up: J. Crew Factory 

I mentioned earlier that Daniel surprised me with a special dinner.  He took me to a place I had recently been talking about and it lived up to the hype.  Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is the place to go for an amazing steak.  I had the Mixed Grill and Daniel had the New York Strip.  We left there feeling delightfully stuffed.  The steak was so tender that it melted in my mouth and the chicken and crab cake on my plate were equally as good.  I loved the atmosphere and it was a nice, quiet place to dine and enjoy each others company.  I didn't get a chance to snap a picture of the salad or dessert, but they were amazing as well.  The dessert was a Whiskey Bread Pudding and I dare say it was almost as good as the Bread Pudding at Raglan Road in Disney World.  Almost.  

We spent the rest of the weekend shopping and exploring.  We went to Broadway at the Beach, enjoyed a morning jog by the water, and ended the weekend with a trip to Barefoot Landing.  All in all it was the relaxing weekend that we both needed.  ABC Family was even running a Disney movie marathon Sunday night and we sat on our bed for hours enjoying the Lion King, Cinderella, and Hercules.  Who says you have to stay on the go the entire time your on vacation?  The only thing I stressed over this entire weekend was being able to watch Downton Abbey on Sunday night, but no worries we were able to find it! 

You guys know the drill.  If you want to participate in Traveling Tuesday, just blog about an amazing location you have been to and link up your post in the comments below.  Happy Tuesday and Happy Travels!

high five for friday

It's Friday again!  After some much needed teacher workdays, I welcome the weekend with a clean classroom ready to go for new students next week.  Between exams and turning in final grades I am ready for a relaxing weekend and that is exactly what is on the books for the Mr. and I.  
We intend to make the most out of this long weekend!

1. My week started off right with breakfast in bed.  I love a man that can cook.

2. The early part of this week felt like spring in the Southern half of the US.  I pulled out my cropped jeans and a light weight top for running errands.  Love this type of weather, even though it sadly seems to be over for now :(

3.  What is better than a lunch date with your man at the Cheesecake Factory.  We spent Sunday shopping, lunching, and even met up with some friends to help pick out a bridesmaids dress for their upcoming wedding.

4. A student turned me into a cartoon character.  I can't bring myself to erase my board.

5.  Play time with this cutie was so fun this week.  We broke out the laser pointer and watched her chase it and it was adorable.  Sadie is by far the cutest cat I know!

Well I am signing off of the blog for the next few days, but you can catch me on Instagram.  
I hope you have an amazing 3 day weekend!

Currently Craving

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After a little browsing around the mall this weekend, I realized my life and wardrobe are in dire need of some key new pieces.  It's a little hard to keep winter trends on your mind when you're shopping in a 70+ degree climate.  But never fear fellow Southerners, winter will surely be back with a bang of cold air!  Most of these are just wish list items, but it doesn't hurt to dream. I think it is safe to say that I have a polka dot and aqua/mint obsession right now.

Hello Mr. Wu

Don't you just love the rotating designer collection at target?  Well, in all honesty I have never actually bought anything, but I am pretty pumped about their next designer... Jason Wu.  Mr. Wu has dressed the likes of Emma Stone, Blake Lively, Lea Michele, and Michelle Williams. His style is so classic and chic.  I am actually hoping to snag a few of his designs for the affordable prices of $19.99-49.99.  The collection will be in stores and online from Feb 5-Mar 6 and if its anything like the Missoni collection, you better get there early!

Take a look at a few of my favorites:

Loving this skirt!!

I'm sensing that spring will have a nautical theme this year

This one is a must have... it screams Kate Middleton!

Off to watch Downton....Have a great week y'all!

Farmhouse Muffins

Today's recipe is a favorite in the Chase house.  My mom has been making Farmhouse Muffins for as long as I can remember.  My brother and I use to forget what they were called and then we would ask her if she could make some "Barnyard Muffins."  Years later we realized how gross the thought of "Barnyard Muffins" sounded!

The actual recipe is a little different than how I made them tonight.  The chili filling that I make for my recipe is the same that I use to make my homemade spaghetti sauce.  I made it, because I knew I would have some leftover and I could use it to make some Baked Spaghetti the next night.  I'll be back later this week with my Baked Spaghetti recipes, so you will have both chili recipes to choose from!

Farmhouse Muffins


what you need
1 can (10 count) refrigerated biscuits
1 lb. hamburger
1/2 cup ketchup
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

how to make it
Brown hamburger and then add the remaining ingredients once it is brown.
Drain the grease if necessary.

Spray muffin pan with nonstick spray and flatten out biscuits and place one in each cup.

Cover each biscuit with approximately 2-3 tsp. of chili mixture.

Top with cheese and bake at 350 degree for 13-15 minutes or until biscuits are done.

This is also a great way to make mini deep dish pizzas.  Just substitute the chili mixture with pizza sauce and add some toppings.  They would be great to have for a party, but they are so simple to make!

In other news... I got the most amazing hat this weekend.  I scored this beauty for around $2.  I might be the cutest bear cub in town now.  It was my mom's idea, because she thought it was hilarious.  Once I put it on my head though, I realized it was like wearing a mini heater and I was sold!

Happy Tuesday!