Each year, I do my year in review! This is different from my #shayeveryday2013 Review because that was just reviewing my Instagram Pics from 2013 and this is reviewing the whole blog :). To see previous years, click on the…
Archives for December 2013
Christmas!
Oh my goodness! Christmas came and went so fast this year! We had the best time…but I’m really sad it’s over. I already miss the twinkle lights and carols. Sigh. I’ll be ok. Prepare yourself for a lot of…
Meal Planning Monday #17
It’s that weird week between Christmas and New Years when you’re not really on your normal schedule, still have parties to attend, and life is well, chaotic. I have a few basic recipes to get you to next Monday (otherwise…
Bar #19: Chocolate Praline
Hello gorgeous. This bar combines two of my favorite things…chocolate and pralines. That praline crunch with the chocolate bar…perfection. Shopping List 1 box of chocolate cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 1 stick…
#shayeveryday2013 in review!
Can you believe Shay Every Day 2013 is almost over??? I have had the most fun posting one picture every day that either represented what I did that day or just a special moment from that day. I have loved…
New Year’s Eve Menu!
I don’t know about you…but for me, New Year’s Eve is always about appetizers and desserts. (And so is New Year’s Day for that matter…nothing says football-watching food like an appetizer!) Today, I’m showing you some of my favorite nibbles…
#shayeveryday2013 Week 51
Day 351: Happy Tuesday! Day 352: I took Kensington to the store and Andrew took Smith to another store…we each let them pick out one gift for their sibling and then met up at Starbucks to exchange presents. My kids…
Fifty Two Shades of Shay: A child is born
My Fifty Two Shades of Shay series is all about sharing different shades of my life. What I like to wear, where I like to go, how I organize, how I entertain and so on. The number one shade in…
Merry Christmas!
May your day be filled with yummy food, lots of carols, peace, hope, joy and most of all, the love of Christ that is available to all. Merry Christmas!
Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Christmas Eve is my very favorite day of the year! For me, Christmas Day is often anticlimactic. The holiday is basically over as soon as my kiddos see what Santa brought them. I’ve always been an anticipation girl…and today is…
My little reindeer
On Saturday, Kensington had her first dance recital. It was so special!! I danced for 15 years (from 3 to 18), so recitals are pretty familiar to my parents and me. However, I think we all agreed that this recital…
Meal Planning Monday #16
People. Christmas is in two days. Today is actually Christmas Eve Eve (a much celebrated holiday at my house!). I know you’re scrambling around to get your last minute Christmas details together but after Wednesday rolls around, your people are…
