It's Back!

Happy Wednesday!

I have been meaning to post but the week is just getting away from me, clearly the blog is taking a bit of a back seat during this move!  This week has been packed from signing my lease Monday to packing, work and many other things in between!  I am getting excited and nervous all at the same time!  Officially 5 more days left of work in Rochester!!!

I meant to snap a few pictures of the new place when I went up on Monday, but I need to get some better ones!!  I will share this one with you!

Check out the view from my living room window!

Oh Hey Twins Stadium!
Hard to believe next week Minneapolis will be my home!

Now I know it has been a while... and I know its Wednesday

But guess what is back?

The Pinterest Challenge!  

I have a bit of a hodge podge for you this week.  A few crave worthy salads, a great veggie side dish and pita pile up that looks delicious!  

So, lets begin!

First up this colorful dish!

Chopped Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette dressing! From The Naked Kitchen

Source: thejoyofcleaneating.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

You know me, set a huge plate of veggies in front of me and I am in heaven!  This would be great with grilled fish, chicken or shrimp!

Next in our line up this week we have... 

A lemony Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Asparagus from A Big Mouthful

Source: abigmouthful.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

This would be perfect for BBQ's!  Pasta salads are my go to side dish in the spring/summer!

Now here is that great veggie side!

Oven Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts!

Source: thecookingphotographer.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

I used to dispise brussels sprouts when I was younger, now I absolutly love them!  And the fact that they are roasted makes them even better in my book!

And Finally...

 The Southwestern Chicken Pile Up, brought to you buy the Bigges Loser!

Source: biggest-loser-recipes.com via Hilliary @ Brunch and Cupcakes on Pinterest

I am thinking of using grilled chicken!

Can't wait!

Stay tuned, Wolfe family review to come!

Have a fabulous Wednesday everyone!

Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday!

I am ready for the weekend!  One more week and a few days left before I move to Minneapolis!  YAY! Can you sense my excitement?

I was officially approved for my apartment yesterday!  I may or may not have done a little dance in my cubical upon receiving the news!  Then I had that sense of Oh My Goodness this is real life... I am really moving, living on my own, working in the city, and living downtown!  I then proceeded to dance around again!

My office now thinks I am probably crazy!  But that is ok, because I am happy!

The lovely Sarah of Simply Sarah tagged me in her post yesterday!  So today it is my turn to answer her 11 questions and tag 11 more lovely bloggers!  I love doing these posts!  

So here are Sarah's 11 questions for me... Ready?

1. What are you most looking forward to this year?

MOVING!!  I am so excited to move and live on my own!  I cannot wait!  I would also have to say that I am looking forward to new experiences, and all the excitement that living in a city has to offer!  

2. What is your favorite nail polish? (I'm an addict and always looking for new colors)

I love Essie Ballet Slippers and OPi Cajun Shrimp (my go to pedicure color)! 

3. Pauly or Vinny?

Hmm that's tough because I don't watch Jersey Shore!  Can I say neither?

Pauly?

4. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Hmm somewhere on a lake! Maybe Lake Michigan!  Or somewhere abroad like Italy! 

(Sleeping Bear Dunes-Lake Michigan)

5. What's your favorite cocktail?

I am a wine girl, wine spritzers are always good! 

6. Are you addicted to any reality tv shows (like my guilty self?!) If so, which ones?

No, come to think of it I really do not watch much tv!

7. If you could only leave the house wearing two makeup products, what would they be?

Mascara and blush! 

8. What's currently in your bag?

My life...

My planner about 7 different lip glosses, hair brush, Ipad, Iphone, wallet... I carry a huge purse!

Currently obsessing over this bag! 

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9. What's the best book you've read? ( I need some good ones for summer!)
Hmm I loved Sarah's Key!  This reminds me I really need to read more!  Currently reading an American Wife, really enjoying it! 

10. Beach or pool?

Beach!

11. What is your favorite healthy snack?

Greek Yogurt with some sort of fruit, granola or trail mix thrown in there! Yum!


Now the 11 Lovely Bloggers I am tagging!

Falon of Animal Crackers to Ziti
Ashley of Places to Go Things To Buy
Honey of Honey Whats Cooking
Amanda of Little Miss Can't Be Wrong
Amanda of Life in Every Word
Emily of All you Need is Love
Amanda of Simple Girl, Simple Pleasures 
Taylor of Like you For Always
Jenn of Bliss to bean
Emily of Paging Dr. Grace

And there 11 Questions!
1: If you could travel anywhere in the World right this minute where would you go?
2: Essie or OPI?
3: Where is your favorite place to shop?
4: What is one thing you are dying to buy this Spring?
5: Lipgloss or Lip stick?
6: Whats one thing you never leave the house with?
7: Whats your drink of choice? (alcoholic/nonalcoholic)
8: What are you most looking forward to this summer?
9: What is your favorite food?
10: Whats one super power you wish you had?
11: Whats your dream job?

Happy Friday Everyone!
Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
See ya Monday!

Bright Colors

Hello Thursday!

Anyone else finding it hard to sit at work when the weather outside is beautiful!  We have had some beautiful afternoons here in Minnesota recently!  

All this sunshine and warm weather has me thinking about one thing... bright colors! 

I found these shoes and basically fell in love!  What do you think... 

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I think they need to find there way into my closet!  Wouldn't you agree?

After finding those beauties I decided to go on a shoe shopping spree (well online anyways)!
Here are some other lovely pumps that caught my eye!

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Love, need and want these!

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Adorable shoes!   But what I really need to be looking for is sensible walking shoes... after all I will be walking to work!  I am open to suggestions!  

Alright lovelies, see you tomorrow on Friday!
I promise to have some apartment posts soon!
Happy Thursday! 

Facelift

Hello Wednesday!

Notice anything different?

Yup my little blog got a facelift! I figured with all the wonderful changes going on in my life that my blog deserved a little TLC! I just felt it was time for an update, time for something simple!  And Brunch and Cupcakes are two of my favorite things (but I think you already knew that)!  I just like the way the new title sounds!  Same blog just a new fresh look to go along with this new exciting chapter in my life!

I woke up happy this morning.  

I just realized that I have a lot to look forward too. 

I figured I would bust out a What I am Loving Wednesday post!

Why not?  There are a lot of things I am loving these days!

I am loving the fact that in 2 weeks I will be living in a big city!

Right Downtown!  

I am loving that I have this new sense of self.  

I have not felt like this in a long time!

I feel like I am back to that free spirited girl!

I am loving that I found the best organic cafe just minutes from my new apartment!

I cannot wait to recreate some of their dishes at home!

I am loving that my little sister will be home in a week for Easter!

I am loving my wonderful family and friends!
They are the most amazing support system!  I am also thankful for all the wonderful support I get from all of you my followers/readers!  Thank you!  It is very much appreciated!

And most of all I am just loving life!
I feel like I could go on and on!
What are you all loving today?

My Time

Happy Tuesday!
Thank you all for the kind comments these past few days!  They were much appreciated.  My life is changing, but change isn't always bad.  I have to remember that things happen for a reason.  I took the past few days to think.   I really thought about what I want, and focused on the things that make me happy.  And I came to this conclusion I want to enjoy this time in my life to the fullest.  I am young,  I have a new job, and I am moving to a wonderful city full of friends!  This is my time!

With that being said this weekend was a whirlwind, and I have to say I wish it was still Saturday!  Anyone else with me on that?  The weekend started with an apartment hunt!  That is a pretty big thing you have to check off a to do list before you can move!  I tackled the apartment hunt head on Friday and guess what...

I found a place to live!!!!

Downtown Minneapolis here I come!

I am ready to take on the city, and experience city life first hand!
I have to say the idea of living downtown Minneapolis in my own apartment has me all giddy inside!  I cannot wait to have my own place, I can't wait to decorate!  I have been scouring Pinterest for inspiration, yes I have killed a lot of time (lots of inspiration to blog about)!

 So there you have it!  Life is changing and I am ready to embrace it!  
I am ready for the uncertainty, the new challenges, I am ready to learn from new experiences and enjoying life in an exciting city!  And in the words of Dr Seuss

Source: allfortheboys.com via Glauce on Pinterest

Have a great day everyone!!

Source: mylifecoachsparkles.blogspot.com via Hilliary @ Happily Ever Healthy on Pinterest

Isn't that the truth.  I feel like this is how my life has been the last few days.  I went from no big changes happening to suddenly I am unsure at where my future is headed, I just need to stay strong!  There is a plan, I just don't know it yet!

I promise that once the fog has cleared from my head I will have some fabulous recipes for you!  I just received this months Cooking Light Magazine, and I am dying to try some all of the recipes in this months issue! 

But until then I leave you with this...

Something to remember.

My mind is a blur. 

In the past few days I have been sent into an tornado of emotions.

I no longer know what is right. 

I am trying to focus on this verse.  

I am trying to remember there is a plan. 

I am trying to understand what has happened these past few days.