Cool Deal!

Today Plum District is having a great deal!
For $35 you can get a $50 credit to Zulily.com!!!
I love Zulily as you all know and this is a GREAT deal!
If you like them on Facebook today you get an instant $5 credit…so it’s like getting $50 for $30!

Fresh Air & Fun!

A couple weeks ago Terence took Connor on a hike with him.  He took some great pictures of their time together and I wanted to share. 

He’s such a great Daddy and we love him so much!  Connor just loves his Daddy….whenever he sees him his whole face just lights up.  They enjoy their boy time together and I love that they get to do that 🙂
P.S. Thank you so much for all the compliments on Connor’s room ya’ll! You are so sweet! 

Also-Connor is now back in his crib…I think it was a bit too early for the toddler bed and I’m glad to have him caged in again! Ha ha!  He was getting out of his bed constantly….so this will help and I think he prefers it that way for now too.

Have a great day sweets!
(I’m so behind these days on keeping up with everyone on blogging & Twitter…please forgive me!
I am busy!!!!  It’s hard to work 40 + hours a week and keep up with everything else….most days my head is spinning! 
But I always love email and so thankful for all you friends 🙂

Connor’s Big Boy Room

We aren’t quite finished with this whole process yet, but I thought I’d share some photos along the way.  This weekend we converted Connor’s crib to to a toddler bed….and lets just say it’s been a little rough getting him to stay put! 

The owls are all gone and have been replaced by airplanes.

I am loving the look of his new big boy room.  We still have a ways to go….but I’ll continue to update as we do things here and there 🙂

New bedding and toddler rail

I love the vintage airplane photos we found on Etsy….more on that a little later….
His room has an alcove above the closet so we hung this red plane up there

And another blue one in the corner

Like I said we aren’t finished yet, still have some furniture to buy and we are going to do something with his closet to help organize things.  Any suggestions? 

So far I am loving his big boy room….now if only he would stay in his bed!!!
We’ve had a crazy busy weekend!
Hope you all are doing well!

Starbucks Holiday Drink Recipes

On average, Americans consume 3.1 cups of coffee a day and if Starbucks is your brewery of choice, that’s $33 per work week for a grande-sized pick-me-up.
So why not make them at home? With the right recipe you can enjoy your favorite Starbucks drink without putting a dent in your wallet.

Recipes Below :

Gingerbread Latte

Recipe:

First prepare the Gingerbread Syrup

2 cups water

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients into a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce hit and allow for syrup to simmer. Leave uncovered for 15 minutes and then remove from fire.

1/2 cup fresh espresso

8 ounces milk, steamed
Prepare a double shot of espresso and steam 8 ounces of milk. Pour 1/2 cup of espresso into mug, add 1/4 cup of gingerbread syrup followed by the milk. Stir and serve hot.

Caramel Brulée Latte
Recipe:

2 oz. espresso or strong coffee

8 oz. steamed milk

1 oz. vanilla bean syrup

2 tbsp. caramel ice cream topping
Brew coffee or espresso. Line mug with caramel topping, add syrup and then espresso. Steam milk and pour into cup.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Recipe:

2 cups milk

2 tablespoons

2 tablespoons canned pumpkin

2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1-2 shots espresso (about 1/4 cup of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee)

Combine milk, pumpkin and sugar in a saucepan and stir over medium heat until steamed. Remove from hit and stir in vanilla and pumpkin spice. Transfer the mixture into a blender and process for 10 seconds or until foamy. Or you can simply whisk the mixture until foam appears
Pour into mug, add espresso and enjoy.

Peppermint Mocha

Recipe:

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

3 tablespoons powdered cocoa

3 tablespoons warm water

1/2 cup hot espresso

1 1/2 cups hot milk

Stir the water and sugar in a saucepan until sugar dissolves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and add peppermint extract. Allow mixture to simmer for 20 minutes.
Mix cocoa and water in a mag until paste forms. Add espresso and 1 1/2 teaspoon of the peppermint syrup. Finally, add the milk and serve hot.

Eggnog Latte

Recipe:

1/2 cup eggnog

1/4 cup whole milk

1-2 shots espresso

Sprinkle of nutmeg for garnish

Combine cold eggnog with cold milk and steam. Add espresso shots to steamed eggnog mixture and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Chai Tea Latte

Recipe:

3 cups water

3 cups milk

6-8 black tea bags

1/2 cup honey

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cardamom

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp ground ginger

Bring water and milk to a boil. Add remaining ingredients, return to boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 3-5 minutes. Remove tea bags then filter. Serve hot or iced.

Read more: HERE

Blog Sale!!!

I’m joining up with Kelly’s Korner today for the monogram swap…check it out HERE!

If you are interested in any of the items below please post “SOLD” in the comments box with your email.  I will send you a Paypal invoice, once the invoice is paid I’ll send out your item ASAP!

If you have any questions or you want to make an offer email me at beckylbranch@gmail.com

Thanks you all!
 “Connor” blue t-shirt
sz: 12 mos.
$3.00 + $2.00 shipping
 “CJB” Monogram longall – this is so soft!
sz: 12 mos.
$10.00 + $2.00 shipping
 Gap Owl hat and mittens
$8.00 + $2.00 shipping
Zutano Monster Shirt
sz: 12-18 mos.
$4.00 + $2.00 shipping
Astronaut Halloween costume
sz: 12 mos.
$15.00 + $3.00 shipping
 “Chick Magnet” Easter shirt from SheSheMade
sz. 12 mos
$5.00 + $2.00 shipping
 Lavendar Blue longall
Sz: 12 mos. but runs big
$10.00 + $2.00 shipping
 Zutano alphabet romper
$5.00 + $2.00 shipping
 Truffles Have Ruffles “Prince” outfit
sz: 3-6 mos.
$5.00 +$2.00 shipping
 Baby Gap Romper
sz: 12 mos.
$4.00 + $2.00 shipping
Baby Gap heavy thermal long sleeve shirt
sz: 18 mos.
$3.00 + $2.00 shipping
ALSO
I also have two Dooney purses I no longer carry.
I’m asking $40 each on these + $8.00 shipping
They do have some wear on them, but still in good shape!

Hope you all have a great weekend!!!