I’m so excited to start this new year.
I have so many goals and plans, projects and ideas to share.
My first goal is to blog at least twice a week….
What are your goals this year?
Twig + Tail Trailblazer Vest and Michael Miller Fabrics
The Trailblazer Vest from Twig + Tale is perfect for a Tennessee autumn. It can be crisp in the mornings and quite warm in the sunny afternoons, or cold and rainy all day. We have a big transition in the … Continue reading
Back To Blogging.
It was about this time in 2012 when I put down my proverbial pencil. So much has gone on in the last 5 – yes… FIVE – years! I look forward to filling you in and having you join me on our journey, keeping up with chaos, organizing a new home, raising 3 girls, supporting an ultra-running, race-directing husband, finding time to follow my passions and keeping it real – always.
x -Shelley.
Blogging Break
With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, I am taking a blogging break to travel and to be with family.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Tasty Tuesday: Ground Beef Wellington
I originally found this recipe here: Taste of Home, but truthfully, I found the recipe didn’t call for enough seasoning, and I thought the sauce tasted like hot milk so I made some changes. Here is MY version of the … Continue reading
My First Blog Hop!
Welcome new readers!
I’ve just joined up my blog to the Mom’s Monday Mingle.
Please visit one of the hosts to join and make new friends with some other great bloggers!
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Monday Menu November 4-10
Each week my husband and I make a menu. This mainly helps us with the grocery shopping, so we are not buying things willy-nilly. Here is what we plan to have this week…
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Fish Tacos with Mexican Rice
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Chili and Cornbread
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Chicken Parmigiana, Spaghetti, Salad and Garlic Bread
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Stir Fry Chicken
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Ground Beef Wellington, Green Beans and Cauliflower
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Roast Pork Tenderloin, Potatoes and Creamed Spinach
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Leftover Night
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What are your plans for dinner this week?
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My Matilda Jane Trunk Show (Available to all of you!)
This November 4, I will be hosting a Matilda Jane Trunk show from 2-4 pm in my home, but you can participate too, from the comfort of your own home! Matilda Jane will be showcasing their Fall Clothing from the “Heart.Soul.Pride” collection. Their beautiful boutique clothing is
ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH A TRUNK KEEPER!
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TO ORDER:
My trunk keeper, April Blair, is more than happy to help you choose the perfect outfit and help with sizing. To place an order on my show and receive the $4.00 flat rate shipping, follow these steps
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Go to www.matildajaneclothing.com
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1. Click on “Shop the collection”
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2. Click on “heart.soul.pride” on the left hand side to view fall 2012
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3. To view exactly what is available in your child’s size, click on the “Search by size” tab on the left hand side of the page.
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4. Add your favorite pieces into your wishlist (just like adding into your shopping cart) and email to April at aprilb@matildajaneclothing.com
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5. Before submitting your wishlist to April, add your billing and shipping address and she will call you to get your payment information. Please also put my name (SHELLEY GAJUS) in as the hostess. Matilda Jane accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. If she has your CC on file, make sure to note the last 4 digits of your card so that she can confirm your payment.
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6. Orders must be placed by the end of the day November, 4 – Tomorrow!
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Fall is in the air and I am excited to see you at my trunk show. If this is your first time purchasing MJC, you are sure to love how well it washes and wears and your daughter will love mixing and matching the various combinations to create her own unique style.
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Mail Call: Oh! The Post!
I recently won the Adventures of Mommyhood “Fall in love with Handmade” giveaway, hosted by wonderful blogger, Amanda.
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One of the prizes was my pick from Laura’s store, Oh! The Post!. Her “love for all things postage has morphed into a unique jewelry line featuring one-of-a-kind pieces using vintage, used & recycled postage stamps”.
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I really had a hard time deciding, I loved so many of the designs. In the end, I decided not to pick for myself because I saw something that made me think of my mom.
I chose the “yellow rose necklace”, yellow is my mom’s favorite color and yellow roses are her favorite rose, so it was an easy choice.
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The necklace arrived quickly and packaged in a lovely little bag, with a personal note and a little about the piece.
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Here are some more of Laura’s beautiful works:
Click here to read Adventures of Mommyhood, and perhaps enter a giveaway!
Click here to Shop Oh! The Post!
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Recipe: Crockpot of Southwest Chicken & Honey Cornbread
Southwest Chicken Crock Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: at least 4 hours Ingredients: 3/4 Cup Frozen mire poix, French style (Onion, celery, carrot, diced) 3/4 Cup Frozen mire poix, Cajun Style (Onion, celery, green pepper, diced) 2 Frozen Chicken … Continue reading
Not So Simple Life 