Remember when I shared my Spring Wish List? Well, guess what! It's summer! That means I can share another wish list! Here's what I'd love to have for the heat-filled southern summer. (Photo Credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 1. I have fallen in love with these headbands from Mint and Arrows. I would love a few to wrap around my head with a messy bun - easy to fix and great for those really hot days. She has so many cute fabrics to choose from, and I think they are a great price too. 2. The One Trip Grip grocery bag holder, if it really works, would be great to have this summer. It's Continue Reading
Archives for June 2014
A One Word Update
Remember in January when I shared my One Word for the year? My word was Explore. I wanted to explore places, friendships, job opportunities, new designs, and new restaurants. Since it's now the middle of the year, I wanted to give ya'll an update on how my One Word is going. The places we've explored so far this year include: Jacksonville, Florida Disney World Sea World Ponte Vedra, Florida Panama City Beach, Florida Daytona Beach, Florida Do you think we like Florida? :) Plus, we've tried out some new restaurants in all those places! We've also marked a few Continue Reading
New Design + A Prize Pack Giveaway
Have you noticed anything new around here? Perhaps ... a new logo? Maybe my layout looks a bit different? That's because it is new! Thanks to Mindy at Simply Designs, who is awesome by the way, I was able to get a new theme that will help my blog be mobile-friendly! She also helped me get it all set up and created a new logo, new social media icons, and more! So what do you think? Tell me what you like about it or what you think needs improvement. I would love your feedback, because this blog is for you, my readers. As you check it out, let me know if there's anything that's not Continue Reading
Stroud Vacation 2014
A week filled with some of my favorite things: Sand. Sea. Sun. And another of my favorite things: Family. After our anniversary, Travis and I headed to Panama City Beach to spend the week with his family enjoying all things summer. Here's a photo recap of our vacation. On our first night in PCB, we all went out to Boondocks. Here are all the ladies! Pretty gorgeous family, huh? Travis and I loved getting to spend some quality time with our niece and nephew. One day, some of us worked on building a huge sandcastle. It was fun! And afterward, we decided to bury Continue Reading
Our First Anniversary
Happy one year anniversary to us! Travis and I celebrated our first anniversary this past weekend. But about two weeks ago, I gave Travis his anniversary gift from me. I was too excited to wait and so was he! I got him a large framed map of the world. On the bottom it says, "The World Travels of the Stroud Family" with a key explaining what the different colored pins mean. It came with pins you can put on the map to show where you've been, where your dream spots are, what your favorite spot has been, and even what your next planned trip is. Travis loves maps, and we both love traveling and Continue Reading
A Little Getaway
A couple weeks ago, Travis' aunt and uncle called to tell us they were in Daytona, Florida for vacation. They asked if we'd like to go down to stay with them for the weekend. Of course we wanted to! It was just over a 3-hour drive, so we decided to make the trip! We left Friday night when Travis got off work and stayed with them until Sunday evening. It was a short getaway, but we both thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so nice getting to spend some quality time with his aunt and uncle. I loved getting to know them both better. Uncle Pat was cracking me up both days! I had no idea he was so Continue Reading
French Dips
When Travis came home from the field, I wanted to make him one of his favorite meals. I welcomed him home with French Dips, Hash Brown Casserole and Cookie Dough Pizza for dessert. It's safe to say he was very pleased. Since I've already shared the other recipes, it's time to share how to make French Dips -- courtesy of my mother-in-law. Here's what you'll need: Roast Water Soy Sauce Rosemary Thyme Garlic Powder Bay Leaf Peppercorns Sub Buns This recipe is so easy to make. Put your slow cooker liner in the crock pot so you'll have less of a mess to clean up Continue Reading
First Anniversary Gift Ideas
It's coming! Our first wedding anniversary is June 8. I can't believe it's been a whole year, but then it also feels like it's been even longer. Has anyone ever felt like that? The first anniversary gift can be fun, silly, romantic, or sentimental. It can be an item or an experience. But coming up with a gift can be difficult! Perhaps you need some ideas? I knew exactly what I wanted to get Travis for our first anniversary. I can't wait to give it to him! Traditionally the first anniversary gift should be made of paper. So here are some paper ideas that range in price to fit all kinds Continue Reading