Mar 7, 2013
Hey pretties! Do I ever have a special treat for you today (in more ways than one). My guest is none other than The Bachelor Sean Lowe’s sister Shay!
Not to be overshadowed by her little brother, Shay’s got some mad skills in her own right. Including her ability to whip up some of the simplest, yet most delicious and creative family recipes that I’ve ever tried. She’s a sweet, gorgeous girl with the most beautiful family ever. (I swear, they’re so pretty, it’s almost unfair.) Today she’s going to share some of her favorite treats and a sneak peek into life as Sean’s big sis with us.
Hi! I’m Shay and today, Alison is letting me get my
foodie on at her blog. I’m a wife, a mom of two young kids, a world traveler, a Starbucks addict, a lover of all things Boston Red Sox, a shopaholic, and a
foodie blogger. Oh…and I’m also the Bachelor’s big sister. Life is kind of crazy but always fun at my house. I’m so blessed to share my life and food with my friends and family…and you!
This is my family…
Andrew, Kensington (4) and Smith (3) complete my world.
This is my little brother…
You think he’s a nice guy on TV…you should be his sister! He’s an even better brother!
Some days on my blog, I recap episodes of the Bachelor and give you behind the scenes details and photos…like this one…
And some days, I talk about traveling abroad with young kiddos…
But
most days, I just talk about being a mom…having great friends…and surviving the daily routine of life thanks to the blessings of the Lord.
Oh…and I always talk about food.
My foodie blog gives you simple, satisfying recipes for the busy lady on the go. Whether it’s dinner or dessert you need, my recipes will help you get your foodie on every day with little time or effort.
Here are just a few of my favorite recipes you might want to make for your family…
My
Taco Pasta is easy, flavorful and a family favorite.
My
Meatball Sliders will leave your speechless! They’re that good and that simple!
And since I am a girl obsessed with her slow cooker, I adore my
BBQ Chicken Apple Sandwiches. The slow cooker is my best friend in the kitchen :).
But we can’t forget about dessert! Here are a couple of recipes for your St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Every great meal ends with an even better dessert…
And every Easter needs a little coconut, right? My
Coconut Pie Bars are the perfect Easter dessert (they’re actually perfect any day of the week…).
Thanks Alison for letting me get my foodie on! Like I said before, I am a bit of a shopper too…so, just in case you wanted to know how I get my pretty on…here are a few of my favorite things…
I’m a girl who always wears
wedges.
Thank YOU Shay for sharing your yummy recipes, family photos and super cute style with us!
Mar 6, 2013
Today I feel very ladylike thanks to this gorgeous spring dress from eShakti.
[Dress: eShakti/Shoes: Jessica Simpson (similar)/Earrings: Target (similar)]
eShakti offers customization options on every piece in their women’s clothing line. I love the pocket details on this dress, which is one of their many custom features. Most of all, I love how affordable their top quality products are. You can’t get customization at this price anywhere else.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT
eShakti is offering a 20% discount exclusively for my readers through 3/20/13. Just use the coupon code GETYRPRETT at checkout at eShakti.com to redeem it.
GIVEAWAY
Don’t forget to enter the lovely Laura’s giveaway to win this pair of pretty ModCloth earrings.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
I FEEL PRETTY
It’s time for this week’s link party. But first, let’s take a look at last week’s Pretty of the Week.
She’s Katie of Style Diary! 
Her Dorothy Perkins dress is gorgeous and her blazer, jewelry and heels are accessory perfection. And now on to this week’s fun!
Link up your outfits or anything else that makes you feel pretty. There are just a few simple rules:
1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Bloglovin or Subscribe)
2. Link up your pretty post.
3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).
4. Visit other pretty peeps. That’s it! Let the fun begin. ‘);
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Getting my pretty on today with The Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, Stylelixir, Wardrobe Wednesday, Whatever, Whenever Wednesday, Aloha Friday, Fashion Informant, Six Sisters Stuff
Mar 4, 2013
Color blocking remains a hot trend for spring 2013 but it’s gotten even bolder. With bright splashes of color and pops of neon, color block has been updated in a great way just in time for warm and sunny days.
After seeing a yellow and turquoise color block inspiration outfit from Marie last week, I realized that I already had the pieces in my closet to create this bold and fun combo.
[Blouse: Merona (similar)/Jeans: LOFT/Belt: LOFT (similar)/Shoes: Oh Deer (similar)/Necklace: Silver Speck/Earrings: Silver Speck/Spike Bracelet: Nordstrom (similar)]
My necklace and earrings are from online retailer Silver Speck. They offer genuine sterling silver, gold and gem stone jewelry at amazingly affordable prices including this pretty mother of pearl necklace and diamond hoop earrings.
I also got these beautiful sterling silver hoops with semi-precious stones.
SIMILAR LOOKS
It’s Your Turn: Will you be trying out the new bold color block trend this spring? What are your favorite bright colors to combine? Tell me in the comments!
I was provided with free products for this post, however all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.
Getting my pretty on today with Monday Mingle, YOLO Mondays, Visible Monday, Hello Spring, The Pleated Poppy
Mar 1, 2013
TGIF, pretties! If you’re new here, Payday Pretty is my regular Friday feature where I encourage women (myself included) to squeeze a little out of the weekly budget to do something pretty for yourself. I also provide affordable inspiration to spend that allowance on.
You already know that I’m a fan of monthly box services like Birchbox. They offer an affordable way to try out new products and add little luxuries to my life. Not to mention I just love the element of surprise! It’s like getting a birthday gift in my mailbox every month.
Today I want to introduce you to an exciting new monthly box that I recently discovered – POPSUGAR Must Have. It’s chock full of fun, full-sized hand-selected items from POPSUGAR’s editors worth over $100! The selection includes must have fashion, food, beauty, entertainment and home products plus fun extras.
Here’s an example of last month’s loot.
1. Brokedown Wrap/2. Safe Haven Book/3. Revlon Lip Stain Balm/4. MarieBelle New York’s Tresor Box Chocolates/5. Sweethearts Candy/6. Hanky Panky Thong/7. Connoisseur’s Jewelry Cleanser
The best part…this subscription service costs just $35 a month for over $100 in full-sized products! They also offer discounts on 3 month, 6 month and yearly subscriptions.
SPECIAL OFFER – $5 OFF
If you sign up between now and March 31st, you’ll receive $5 off your first POPSUGAR Must Have subscription with coupon code SAVE5PSMH. (See Must Have Terms for details.)
That’s just $30 for your first box of full-sized products! Totally Payday Pretty approved.
For more details and to sign up, go HERE.
It’s Your Turn: If you could create your own Must Have box of your favorite products, what would you include? Tell me in the comments!
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Feb 27, 2013
Girls, I need to get my shop on!
This is the time of year that I start getting really bored with my wardrobe. Toward the end of each season, I’ve pretty much paired up everything that’s in my closet in as many ways as possible.
This is an outfit that I pieced together for church last Sunday out of items that are all a few years old. This shirt hasn’t seen the light of day in over a year! I don’t wear florals very often, actually this may be the only floral I own. I’m not sure why. I have nothing against them and they are totally appropriate for this time of the year.
[Cardigan: Old Navy/Blouse: Forever 21/Tank: Forever 21/Jeans: Target/Boots: Target/Bracelets: Rue 21]
SHOP THE LOOK
MARCH AD SPECIAL!
In case you missed it, I’m offering 50% off ad space in March. All sponsors who take advantage of this special will also be eligible to participate in the March group giveaway. Current sponsors can also take advantage of this offer! My space is limited so it’s first come, first served. This offer is only good until tomorrow, 2/28. Sign up HERE.
I FEEL PRETTY
It’s time for this week’s link party. But first, let’s take a look at last week’s Pretty of the Week.
She’s Jessi of Haircut and General Attitude!
The lace details on her cardigan are gorgeous and I love her retro head band and ruby red lips.
And now on to this week’s fun!
Link up your outfits or anything else that makes you feel pretty. There are just a few simple rules:
1. Follow GYPO. (Facebook, Bloglovin or Subscribe)
2. Link up your pretty post.
3. Link back to my blog (using the button above or your own link).
4. Visit other pretty peeps.
That’s it! Let the fun begin.
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Getting my pretty on today with The Pleated Poppy, Because Shanna Said So, Stylelixir, Wardrobe Wednesday, Look What I Got, Aloha Friday,Six Sisters Stuff
