Headband curls.

So, when I came across the video re: sock bun curl, I also came across this video too:

http://youtu.be/aYxS1ohz4Ao

I did it last night, and when I woke up this morning (and ran my fingers through my hair a couple of times), I got this:

Lovin' these no heat, no curling iron, ideas :)

Happy Friday, peeps!

xoxo,
M

Sock bun curl...say what?

So, I came across this youtube video on how to curl you hair with a sock...yes, I'm serious, people!

http://youtu.be/3FV-YO46E8Y (it's kind of long, so, don't be afraid to use the fast forward button!)

and, I tried it last night and got this...



the picture really doesn't do it justice, but I have really pretty wavy/curls.  I promise you it's really easy! Now, when you're doing it you probably won't think you are doing it right.  I re-did it about 15 times last night and watched about 3 different videos.  JWP was like "why are you watching some 12 year old girl on youtube?" and, I was like "because she can sock curl...duh!" But, trust me, it works.  I brushed my curls out so that i had more wavy curls.  Let me know how it works, peeps!

xoxo,

m

In love with the LittlePhoto phone app.

Britt mentioned that her Droid came with a cool app that allowed you to add a "lomo" effect to her photos - unfortunately my Droid did not.  So, not wanting to be left out of anything remotely cool, I searched for a free app that would let me add effects to my photos and I found the LittlePhoto app.  Umm, it's amazing! It has the "lomo" effect (used below on one of my many sunset pics taken on my drive home), as well as a gazillion other effects.  So, if you are like me, and your phone stinks...check it out!

LOST: MARISA'S MOTIVATION! IF FOUND: PLEASE RETURN ASAP!



I do not know what it is....but, these past couple of weeks days I have had absolutely NO motivation! Ugh! And, let me just tell you...this rain is NOT helping! I think I need a vaca....STAT!

Strawberry Stuffed French Toast? Yes, please!

So, I found yet another amazing blog: The Girl Who Ate Everything and during my stalking reviewing of this blog, I came across a french toast recipe...y'all know how I love me some french toast - so, I will be making these this weekend and I think you should too!

Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Filling:
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and more for cooking the french toast
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 Tablespoons strawberry preserves or jam
1 cup diced strawberries
4 thick slices challah, French, or Italian bread
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Egg Batter:
6 extra-large eggs
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk

Breading:
1 1/2 cups crushed Cornflakes
1 cup sliced almonds

In a medium bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of butter and the cream cheese until combined. Add the strawberry preserves and mix until incorporated. Fold in the diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.

Cut bread into thick slices. Make an incision on the crust side of the 4 pieces of bread about 3/4 of the way through. You're creating a pocket to stuff the cream cheese mixture into. Gently spoon 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture into each of the 4 slices of bread and gently close the pocket. Refrigerate the stuffed slices while you prepare the batter and breading.

For the egg batter, add the eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, vanilla, and milk to a medium shallow bowl and mix well. Set aside.

Prepare the breading by adding the crushed cornflakes and almonds to a sheet pan. Dip the bread slices in the egg batter making sure to let each side soak for about 20 seconds. Next, dip them into the cereal mixture.

Put a large skillet on medium-high heat and add a couple of tablespoons of butter. When the butter has melted add the stuffed bread slices and brown on each side for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from skillet and serve immediately. Top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, fresh sliced strawberries, and syrup if desired. The french toast is pretty sweet on it's own so the toppings are more for visual appeal. Unless you are me, then they are just to add more sweetness...

YUMMY! My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

Guest for the weekend.

JWP and I had the most adorable guest this weekend...Murphy! We loved our time with Murphy and may have spoiled him just a tad - but, he is so deserving of a lil spoilin'.  Here are some pics from the weekend:

Murphy on his way to Perks for Pets, holistic pet store - where we got him Chicken wrapped bananas, bacon and cheese biscuits, and a doggie donut.

Murphy eating his cheeseburger from his Happy Meal.  We hit McD's right after finishing up at the holistic store...hee hee!

Murph getting ready to enjoy his doggie donut.

Watching Teen Mom with me.

 Murph all cuddled up watching Sweet Home Alabama.

Snug as a bug in a rug.

Love me some Murph-dog.

 Waiting in line for his breakfast...he loved his sausage patty.

And, finally, one last howling session with his Uncle JWP (sorry, I can't figure out how to turn the video the right way).

A lil' dose of inspiration & encouragement.

Happy Friday, peeps! I needed some inspiration and encouragement this morning, so I decided to share what I found with you:

And, just for laughs: