Dinner was butternut squash ravioli with portobello mushrooms and a spinach/carrot/tomato salad.
We have had this ravioli twice now and it is so good. It comes in a package in the refrigerated section and it's by Rana. I just tossed it with a small amount of olive oil and topped it with some sauteed mushrooms.
thrifted:
boy fit jeans $5.59 American Eagle
sweater $6.38 Covington
navy earrings .99 cents
yellow bracelet $2.09
navy purse $7.38 Liz Claiborne
blue suede loafers $4.79 Isaac Mizrahi
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necklace $5.59 via ebay
Hubby had his surgery and was released from the hospital the following day...which is absolutely amazing to me. He had a carotid endarterectomy (w/ 95% artery blockage) a little over a week ago.
I didn't want to talk in depth about it, but will say that I am more thankful than I could ever express that he's home with me and doing so well.
I would also impress upon anyone who cares to listen that your health is sooooo important. Sometimes we don't realize it until we're older and have to deal with life threatening health issues. But the younger you start taking care of yourself....eating healthy and exercising...the better. Sometimes health problems can be partly inherited, but it's never a bad idea to eat properly.
It is really eye opening to tabulate every bite of food you eat in a day. Not just the calories (as I have done for years), but the sodium, saturated fat, sugar, and cholesterol. I recently began doing this and quickly realized our sodium intake was about double what it should be. I thought we had been eating healthy and was quite flabbergasted!
Anyway, hubby is recovering nicely and I'm relieved beyond belief.
Thank you to those who reached out to me. I wasn't really going to say anything else about it, but I appreciated your support and wanted to let you know things went well and we're okay.
Now for some thrifty outfit details. :)
boyfit jeans $5.59 American Eagle
navy sweater $3.99 Basic Editions
scarf $1
navy earrings $.99 cents
red loafers $6.99 Partners
thrifted:
jeans $5.59 American Eagle
sweater $6.63 Liz Claiborne
scarf $3.99 Rachel Zoe
earrings $1.50
purse $12.99 Bueno
loafers $4 Enzo Angiolini
I get an awful lot of wear out of these American Eagle Boy Fit jeans. I have several pair of blue jeans in my closet, but these are the ones I reach for most often.
thrifted:
jeans $5.59 American Eagle (Boy Fit)
sweater (outfit 1) $2.50 Old Navy
scarf (outfit 1) $2.49
loafers (outfit 1) $2.50 Eddie Bauer
red tank top (outfit 2) $1.50 Timely Traditions
cardigan (outfit 2) $6.80 Jeanne Pierre
scarf (outfit 2) $2.10
red ballet flats $7.99 Gap
thrifted:
boy fit jeans $5.59 American Eagle
sweater $6.70 Studio Works
pasminia scarf $3.49
Booties?
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purse $14.99 Koltov Collection via Ross
necklace via ebay
thrifted:
jeans $5.59 American Eagle
sweater $4.90 Hannah Career
scarf $2
navy purse $7.38 Liz Claiborne
sneakers $6.49 Keds
thrifted:
boy fit jeans $5.59 American Eagle
jacket $3?
white tee $1.49 Bobbie Brooks
scarf $2.99
cuff bracelet $2.79
purse $7.99
shoes $7.65 Sutton Plaza
More and more these days I'm finding myself just wanting to keep things simple. These Trader Joe products are quick, easy, delicious, and help me do just that.
Hubby and I split the package of enchiladas and have 1 enchilda each for lunch about once a week. They are loaded with sauce and yummy filling. We top with a little bit of light sour cream.
I'm hooked on the guacamole for sure!
We have a little of it on something just about every day.
Turkey meatballs are another of our favorites. We have these once or twice a week. One way is just as spaghetti and meatballs. A second way is cut the meatballs into tiny bits and place the pieces on a split apart toasted english muffin that has a little pizza sauce spread on top. Then top the meatballs with a little low fat mozzarella, garlic powder, and basil, then heat in microwave till cheese melts. Mmmmmmm.....
Next is riced cauliflower. We probably only have this about once a month, but it's good as a rice substitute for a stir fry using lots of veggies and either a little bit of chicken or shrimp.
Simplicity is also finding it's way into my outfits. Slip on a pair of comfy leopard loafers with a pair of boyfriend jeans, tee, and cardigan... and I'm happy. :)
thrifted:
jeans $5.59 American Eagle
gray tee $1.99 Prospirit
cardigan $7 Chico's
bangle set $1.50
loafer $5.99 Express
jeans $4 American Eagle
striped diy short sleeved top $? Mossimo
gray button down shirt $5.99
silver bangle bracelet set $1.98
ballerina flats $6.99 Limited
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gunmetal hoop earrings $6 via Charming Charlie
jeans $4 American Eagle
cardigan $?
scarf $4.99
silver hoop earrings $2.80
purse $7.38 Liz Claiborne
red loafers $5.59 Dong Hai
Navy striped tank top, navy cardigan, red/blue scarf w/stars, dark wash skinny jeans, red sandals
boy fit American Eagle Outfitter jeans, red tank top, red/gold necklace, red/blue flip flops
boy fit jeans $5.59 American Eagle Outfitters, top?, red/navy flip flops $4.90 American Eagle Outfitters
jeans $5.60 Metro Blues, navy/gray striped top $1.50 Arizona Jeans, navy flip flops $2.99 Old Navy
boy fit jeans $5.59 America Eagle
striped tee $2.50 Karen Scott
cardigan $7.25 Chelsea & Theodore
belt $1.05
navy purse $7.38 Liz Claiborne
sandals ?
These jeans are labeled "boy fit". My husband told me my butt looked little in them. They are now my absolute favorite pair of jeans I own. Who doesn't like to hear that!? haha
boyfriend jeans $5.59 American Eagle
sweatshirt $3.49 H&M
purse $3.50
sandals $5.59 Lower East Side
