Oh goodness! Some of you are really excited right now and some of you are absolutely repulsed. There is no other ingredient that I work with more divisive than coconut! You people either love it or absolutely hate it…so if…
52 in Review!
I started Fifty Two Shades of Shay last year to give little insights and tidbits into things I love. And now, we’re way past 52 and counting. In case you missed any of them, here they all are… Makeup Edition…
Berry Fruit Salad
I found this recipe in my Celebrate magazine last month and instantly fell in love. It just looked so fresh and light and I thought it would be the perfect little summer side or even simple dessert. And after I…
Pre-K Skip Day!
On Thursday, Kensington had her Pre-K graduation. It just seems like yesterday that exactly one week before Smith was born, a very pregnant me and a very pregnant Erika took our baby girls for a preschool tour. We both had…
Meal Planning Monday #37
Hello Monday. My kids have swim lessons this week and their teacher told me they wouldn’t have class on Friday because of Memorial Day. I said, “Do we take off on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend?” and Miss Sally…
Bar #39: Very Berry Crumb
This little bar has such potential! I originally created it because it would be perfect for a summer holiday (it’s kind of red, white and blue, right?) but then when I served it to my friends, they loved it because…
Shay’s Pajama Party: May with Fancy Ashley!
I am so excited about this month’s pajama party because it is with one of my very favorite blogging friends…the always sparkly, always full of life, always super fun and very honest mama Fancy Ashley! Ashley is a mama to…
Dinner Tonight: Taco Burgers
Well this was just the best idea ever. Like ever. We made burgers that taste like tacos…and they were flippin’ fabulous! After we scarfed them down, Andrew said we needed to make them again…soon. Next time it’s Taco Night at…
#shayeveryday2014 Week 19
Eeks! We’re moving next week. I have no idea what that means according to my blog life…but I will be taking a daily pic of the craziness. Don’t forget, you can follow me here too…I’m always up to something… Find…
Strawberry Cupcakes with Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting
These are just the perfect little cupcakes for Memorial Day…or Independence Day…or pretty much any day. Red, white and yummy all over, your friends and family will love these cupcakes! Shopping List 1 box of strawberry cake mix 3 egg…
Great Quotes and Words to Live By
Lately, I’ve been pinning great quotes and words to live by on Pinterest. Sometimes, the perfect quote just says it all. Here are some of my faves…some serious, some not to serious. Read all the way to the bottom because…
Dinner Tonight: Grilled Shrimp and Bacon Salad
Oh goodness how we love to grill shrimp. Love, love, love it! If you’ve never grilled shrimp before, I think the key is to either put your shrimp on a skewer so that they’re easy to flip over, use…













