Confessions of a Newlywed

Me and Matt were talking the other day and reminiscing on how much we've changed even in the few short months that we've been married! How we are SOOOOO much more comfortable with each other now than we ever were while we were dating. Granted, engagements loosen things up a little bit, but nothing like marriage. When you're dating, any sort of bodily function is out of the question {ewwww!}. But when you're married, it's not even a question. It's all out on the table. Nice at some times, not so nice at others.

But this isn't one of those posts where I'm going to brag on marriage {I think it's A.W.E.S.O.M.E. awesome, awesome, Awesome, hey! That was a cheer where you spell out the first part and read the rest.} or how great {incredible.wonderful.inspiring} my husband is {even though I LOVE to do that!}. No. This is one of those posts where I'm talking to myself

Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway / Coupon Code

Alright ladies, you've already heard me list Shabby Apple as one of my 7 MOST FAVORITE things, but here's a chance for you to win one of their dresses {the Cider Dress - shown above}! Head on over here and leave a comment on Jess's blog {make sure it's on the post about the Shabby Apple giveaway}. She gives you 11 chances to win  {say what?!} and a 10% off coupon! Things are looking up and lovely today! Happy Thursday!! :)

31 bits: the greatest thing since jewelry

I've been obsessing over this company for quite some time for multiple reasons, but now I feel like I finally have enough time to adequately share it with you with as much enthusiasm as I've been feeling!! Welcome to my list of favorites 31 Bits! But let me start from the beginning....

Black Bean Burritos: yummy, fast, healthy, DELISH!!

Today was one of those crazy days. The ones where you're busy running errands, making appointments and finishing yard work just in time for dinner. And usually on those days, the last thing I feel like doing is cooking {cold cereal usually ends up being our dinner...poor husband}. However, with my father-in-law being on a new diet, there's only certain things he can eat {and sadly, cold cereal is not on that list}.  And being that it was a warmer spring day {oh 80 degrees, how I love you!}, I didn't want to fix anything too warm or heavy.  It's days like today that my most favorite {fast, healthy and absolutely delicious!} recipe comes into play! My mom and I found this recipe while watching the news one morning and have loved it ever since! Even my husband {a carnivore by nature} enjoys this vegetarian meal! If you knew him, you would know that speaks volumes!!! So without any further adieu, I present to you.......

Black Bean Burritos

Makes 4 servings {with some leftovers!}

Preparation/cook time: 15-20 minutes

a world of {endless} possibilities

So you'll probably find out sooner or later, but I have a {very big} weakness for magazines....specifically fashion magazines! Matt sometimes indulges my obsession and surprises me with one of those lovely stacks of paper! They're full of nothing good for me, I'm sure, but I can't help myself! I call it "keeping up with current events". Anyway, about two weeks ago I saw the cutest picture of Rihanna wearing a big scarf bow in her hair and I've become totally OBSESSED with learning about different ways to wear scarves ever since! Thank goodness for youtube, which provides some of the greatest tutorials! And today, I thought I would put one of my new-found favorites to the test! I like to call it "My 1920s Flapper Tendency". Here's that and one of my favorite tutorials. Watch and learn ladies! :)

Which one is your favorite?!

just some thoughts {on moving}

I have a b.b. {short for "blogging buddy"}. And no, it's not my husband...he sometimes claims to be a b.w. {short for "blog widow"}, but don't worry your little heart, he'll survive! Anyway, my b.b. {blogging buddy} would be my sweet dog, Piper! And yes, she is the one previously mentioned in my morning cup of coffee. {As a side note, I no longer want to list her on Craig's list!} Piper has so lovingly taken it upon herself to keep me company while I write all my thoughts out on my computer! Right at this moment, she is fast asleep right beside me. Usually she gets jealous of my laptop and decides she needs to be the one sitting on my lap. Needless to say, Piper usually wins and I end up with my laptop not on my lap {as the description of it specifies}, but on the arm-rest of our couch. FYI: It's much easier to type when it's on my lap. Spoiled dog? I would say yes. But how can you say no to this face?!

In other news, Matt and I made the move to Tulsa and have already set up our mini

b{2}b

You know those days....those days that you have great hair?! Where every strand falls perfectly into place, has just the right amount of volume and the color shimmers beautifully in the sun?! Well I hadn't had one of those days for months. I {almost} forgot what one of those days felt like! It had been 4 months {gasp!} since I last had my hair done and it was wayyyy past the point of starting to show! Any girl in my position would have been at the point of taking drastic measures. And drastic times DO call for drastic measures. After gazing back at pictures from {good hair} days of past, I decided it was time for a change. Not to mention that I've been at the point of {another} major life change {moving}, a new hair-do