Happy Friday! We had a great week getting into our new groove in the new house. I love me some routine and consistency and it’s hard to find that when you’re in the middle of moving, so this week was…
Swap with Shay: On the Grill!
Today, we’re trying something new! I thought it would be fun to share our favorite recipes with each other and get some new and fun ideas for our summer menus. I don’t know about you…but we’re grilling almost every night…
Vacations Divided
If you know us at all, you know that we are a household divided. I’m a Red Sox fan and my husband is a stupid dumb hate their guts hope they lose the rest of their games Yankee fan. I…
Erin Condren Giveaway!!!
Oh my goodness! Sheaffer and I have been excited about this giveaway for months ladies. Months!!! We are OBSESSED with all things Erin Condren (notepads, calendars, announcements, and everything else). Erin Condren’s site is just happy. It is all…
Let’s do Lunch
One of the most popular blog series I did last year was on lunch! Last June, I mentioned how lunch is my least favorite meal of the day…and boy, so many of you ladies agreed! Breakfast is good because it…
Fifty Two Shades of Shay: Moving
Oh goodness! Over the last few months, I have had a gazillion questions about moving. If every Shade of Shay is an aspect of my life, then this post should simply say this… Shay hates moving. But since that doesn’t…
Grilled Italian Sausages with Jalapeno Marmalade
Um, we’re not even going to call this a recipe. We’re going to call this a new idea for a condiment for nights when you’re making hot dogs yet once again. During the summer, we grill out hot dogs, brats,…
June Goals
The last few months, I have been super inspired my by friend Erin (a.k.a. Blue Eyed Bride) and her monthly goals…so, I decided to come up with some of my own. I really want to sit back and enjoy this…
Meal Planning Monday #39
It’s the first Monday in June! I don’t know about you…but we are in full summer mode! We’re staying up later, we’re swimming, we’re being a little lazy, and we’re almost always eating something off of the grill. This week’s…
Bar #41: Pina Colada Blondies
Ahhhhh…who doesn’t love a Pina Colada? And then who doesn’t love a blondie? These bars were the very best of both worlds…with frosting on top. Shopping List 1 box of yellow cake mix 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1…
June Pin-spired
It’s June Pin-spired! Mel, Sheaffer and I are sharing how we are getting inspiration from Pinterest to get styled this month. Speaking of Mel…today is her birthday!! Happy Birthday sweet friend!! I hope you have THE BEST day!!! Here’s the…
Hello Summer.
Summer is just about here. The weather is getting warmer, the days longer and the food lighter. BBQ Chicken and Corn Burritos Here’s my approach to food and cooking…during the fall and winter months, you just can’t get me out…













