Becca
Monday, October 31, 2011
Halloween Inspiration
Wishing everyone a spooky, trick-or-treat, black & orange, ghostly day! A Halloween inspired collage with some great ideas [and a few favorites]! Enjoy:-)
Always love,
Becca
Becca
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Send-off Sunday
Hope everyone has a great week! Remember, "to make a mountain of your life is just a choice!" Motivate yourself, it's almost Halloween!
Always love,
Becca
Always love,
Becca
The Hiatus is OVER!
So I don't know where basically the past two months have gone, but I'm back! I guess the fall has turned out to be quite busy. I hope everyone has had a chance to enjoy all things fall (and pumpkin of course!) Look for some new posts coming this week. I'll have to play a little bit of catch up with you, but hopefully it will be worth the wait!
always love,
Becca
always love,
Becca
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Best.Guacamole.Ever
I didn't just title this post "best.guacamole.ever" because I am about to share with you the most delicious guacamole recipe. This is true. but I actually "stumbled upon" this recipe and it was entitled "Best Guacamole Ever." Seeing as I like guacamole just about as much as I like coffee, I had to bookmark it for the right day.
And today was the perfect day.
I made tacos for dinner and what goes better with tacos then guacamole? So for all those out there that enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine...here is a recipe for the best guacamole ever. Trust me you won't be disappointed.
* Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
enjoy!
always love,
Becca
And today was the perfect day.
I made tacos for dinner and what goes better with tacos then guacamole? So for all those out there that enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine...here is a recipe for the best guacamole ever. Trust me you won't be disappointed.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled
- 3 limes, juice only
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium white onion, chopped fine
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ⅛ tsp. cumin
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
- Pinch sugar
- 1serrano chile, chopped fine
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Place avocados in a bowl and mash with a fork.
- Immediately mix in remaining ingredients; serve immediately.
* Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
enjoy!
always love,
Becca
Monday, September 5, 2011
Labor Day Weekend in Collage
Hope everyone got to enjoy a relaxing Labor Day weekend! That's exactly what I did on my three days off! Here's a recap!
See the recipe for the delicous "firecracker bites" that I made here
Always love,
Becca
See the recipe for the delicous "firecracker bites" that I made here
Always love,
Becca
Send-off Monday
Because it was labor day weekend, I decided to save my "Sunday Send-off" until Monday evening since hopefully most of you had off today:-) Wishing everyone a great 4 day work-week. Make sure to balance your work with pleasure this week--take some time just for you!
Always love,
Becca
Becca
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Penn State is Football
Today marked the beginning of the college football season at Penn State. Today, Penn State took on Indiana State in Happy Valley. And today, marked the first football game of being a Penn State Alum. 4 years at Penn State went like a blink of the eye, and as the crowds filed into Beaver Stadium today, I unfortunately watched the game from the flat screen T.V. in my family room instead of with 110,000 of my friends at Beaver Stadium. But nonetheless, today marked the beginning of Saturdays with the greatest show in college football. 'Tis the Season
This past week, quarterback coach Jay Paterno wrote an article about Penn State and the meaning it has to so many of its students, faculty, staff, alum, and fans. I wanted to do a follow up about Penn State and what is has meant to me the past for years. I know wherever I go, Penn State will truly be apart of me forever, and I will always be loyal to the white and blue. #WEARE
After initially compiling a list of what Penn State means to me, I discovered the more I wrote, the more that this could turn into a potentially long post. So in lieu of drafting a novel, I am going to break it down into a series of "Penn State is" posts. We'll call this first one...
Penn State is Football...
Penn State is the Friday before the big game. The enthusiasm on campus is incredible. You can feel the pride, excitement, and camaraderie of the Penn State student body.
Penn State is waking up to the sweet sound of Penn State fight songs on game day blasting from the apartment next door.
Penn State is looking out your window and seeing the early birds already marching down the streets of Beaver and College, dressed in blue and white head to toe.
Penn State is making the trek from downtown to Beaver Stadium.
Penn State is Football Eve. It's better than Christmas Eve. And JoePA makes an appearance.
Penn State is the tailgreat show and watching the Blue Band and Lionettes pump you up for the big game.
Penn State is tailgating in the fields before the game. It's seeing the thousands of cars take over the IM fields.
Penn State is meeting your friends for a tailgate by the tent with the Penn State Flag...and then realizing that every other tent has a Penn State flag.
Penn State is filing into Beaver Stadium at the student gate with chants of WE ARE coming from the people already walking up the ramps in Beaver.
Penn State is holding shoulders with your friends and swaying to the sounds of the Penn State alma mater.
Penn State is the male cheerleader yelling prior to the players entrance, "Are you ready to ROCK AND ROLL?!"
Penn State is when the team runs through the tunnel onto the field, followed by the beloved JoePA and the crowd goes wild .
Penn State is seeing JoePa on the sidelines, with his pant legs rolled up and all.
Penn State is the drum major running across the field and doing his opening game back flips.
Penn State is Blue Sapphire awing 110,000 with her baton-twirling tricks.
Penn State is the lion leading the stadium in #WE ARE, #PENNSTATE.
Penn State is a student leading the crowd with the Penn State cowbell.
Penn State is the student section yelling chants of JOE PA-TER-NO.
Penn State is the blue band.
Penn State is the blue band performing the halftime show when they created special formations for each song.
Penn State is when the whole blue band turned into zombies to do the MJ Thriller dance.
Penn State is being a part of the S-Zone, wearing the oversized shirts, and shaking the blue and white shakers as the camera pans on the Seniors.
Penn State is the Lion's version of the Revolution of Dance.
Penn State is scoring a touchdown and looking through Beaver Stadium to see people being thrown up in the air to count the points.
Penn State is cheering "We want the Lion."
Penn State is passing the lion up the stands of Beaver.
Penn State is dancing to "SHOUT" right before the start of the second half.
Penn State is the lion being raised on the platform to do one-arm push ups when the score is 41-0.
Penn State is the whole stadium singing "Hey Baby" at the end of third quarter.
Penn State is when the audio for Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer" went out on the speakers and the whole stadium continued to shout the lyrics in unison.
Penn State is tailgating after the game, when the lights die down, but the tailgates live on.
Penn State is seeing JoePa's 400th win after a come from behind win against Northwestern.
Penn State is going to watch the Nittany lions in sun, snow, rain, sleet, or wind. It's knowing when you're there that you are with 110,000 of your greatest friends. It's the feeling you get when you chant WE ARE. Penn State is football, and the blue and white bring a show like no other in college football. Miss you dear old State, Congrats on a great home opener! Until the next "Penn State is..."
Some of my Penn State Football Memories
Thanks for the memories Penn State!
always love,
Becca
This past week, quarterback coach Jay Paterno wrote an article about Penn State and the meaning it has to so many of its students, faculty, staff, alum, and fans. I wanted to do a follow up about Penn State and what is has meant to me the past for years. I know wherever I go, Penn State will truly be apart of me forever, and I will always be loyal to the white and blue. #WEARE
After initially compiling a list of what Penn State means to me, I discovered the more I wrote, the more that this could turn into a potentially long post. So in lieu of drafting a novel, I am going to break it down into a series of "Penn State is" posts. We'll call this first one...
Penn State is Football...
Penn State is the Friday before the big game. The enthusiasm on campus is incredible. You can feel the pride, excitement, and camaraderie of the Penn State student body.
Penn State is waking up to the sweet sound of Penn State fight songs on game day blasting from the apartment next door.
Penn State is looking out your window and seeing the early birds already marching down the streets of Beaver and College, dressed in blue and white head to toe.
Penn State is making the trek from downtown to Beaver Stadium.
Penn State is Football Eve. It's better than Christmas Eve. And JoePA makes an appearance.
Penn State is the tailgreat show and watching the Blue Band and Lionettes pump you up for the big game.
Penn State is tailgating in the fields before the game. It's seeing the thousands of cars take over the IM fields.
Penn State is meeting your friends for a tailgate by the tent with the Penn State Flag...and then realizing that every other tent has a Penn State flag.
Penn State is filing into Beaver Stadium at the student gate with chants of WE ARE coming from the people already walking up the ramps in Beaver.
Penn State is holding shoulders with your friends and swaying to the sounds of the Penn State alma mater.
Penn State is the male cheerleader yelling prior to the players entrance, "Are you ready to ROCK AND ROLL?!"
Penn State is when the team runs through the tunnel onto the field, followed by the beloved JoePA and the crowd goes wild .
Penn State is seeing JoePa on the sidelines, with his pant legs rolled up and all.
Penn State is the drum major running across the field and doing his opening game back flips.
Penn State is Blue Sapphire awing 110,000 with her baton-twirling tricks.
Penn State is the lion leading the stadium in #WE ARE, #PENNSTATE.
Penn State is a student leading the crowd with the Penn State cowbell.
Penn State is the student section yelling chants of JOE PA-TER-NO.
Penn State is the blue band.
Penn State is the blue band performing the halftime show when they created special formations for each song.
Penn State is when the whole blue band turned into zombies to do the MJ Thriller dance.
Penn State is being a part of the S-Zone, wearing the oversized shirts, and shaking the blue and white shakers as the camera pans on the Seniors.
Penn State is the Lion's version of the Revolution of Dance.
Penn State is scoring a touchdown and looking through Beaver Stadium to see people being thrown up in the air to count the points.
Penn State is cheering "We want the Lion."
Penn State is passing the lion up the stands of Beaver.
Penn State is dancing to "SHOUT" right before the start of the second half.
Penn State is the lion being raised on the platform to do one-arm push ups when the score is 41-0.
Penn State is the whole stadium singing "Hey Baby" at the end of third quarter.
Penn State is when the audio for Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer" went out on the speakers and the whole stadium continued to shout the lyrics in unison.
Penn State is tailgating after the game, when the lights die down, but the tailgates live on.
Penn State is seeing JoePa's 400th win after a come from behind win against Northwestern.
Penn State is going to watch the Nittany lions in sun, snow, rain, sleet, or wind. It's knowing when you're there that you are with 110,000 of your greatest friends. It's the feeling you get when you chant WE ARE. Penn State is football, and the blue and white bring a show like no other in college football. Miss you dear old State, Congrats on a great home opener! Until the next "Penn State is..."
Some of my Penn State Football Memories
First Tailgate as a Student-Freshman Year
Last Game Ever as a Student-Senior Year
Thanks for the memories Penn State!
always love,
Becca
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Send-off Sunday
Wishing everyone another great week! Work hard and make it count:-) Soak up the final summer days and get ready for labor day weekend!
Always love,
Becca
Always love,
Becca
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Something Green
Recently, I received a gift from my cousin. It came wrapped up in a cute, brown-paper Starbucks bag. And after opening the gift and preparing to pitch the bag, I stopped for a moment because the text of the bag attracted my eye.
You can read it for yourself, but how clever is Starbucks?! What a great way to incorporate a little bit of green lovin' into their packaging. It got me to thinking about green practices and things you can do to be more respectful and kind to the beautiful earth. So now, I am on the lookout for some green living tips? Any ideas. Currently, my list extends to about this...
1) Using my re-usable water bobble (Yes, that's bobble, not bottle--go check them out:-))
2) Using canvas grocery bags-no plastic!
3) Shorter showers
4) Paying bills online
5) Recycling when at all possible
But, I know there are definitely more things I could do. I think I'm going to add this to my bucket list, to work harder each day to be more green. Look for more green tips to come as I find them.
Here's to being more courteous to planet earth. And to my Starbucks bag, which began as a "thoughtful gift" and which currently is my "handy carrier."
always love,
Becca
1) Using my re-usable water bobble (Yes, that's bobble, not bottle--go check them out:-))
2) Using canvas grocery bags-no plastic!
3) Shorter showers
4) Paying bills online
5) Recycling when at all possible
But, I know there are definitely more things I could do. I think I'm going to add this to my bucket list, to work harder each day to be more green. Look for more green tips to come as I find them.
Here's to being more courteous to planet earth. And to my Starbucks bag, which began as a "thoughtful gift" and which currently is my "handy carrier."
always love,
Becca
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Friday Favs
Double the Friday Favs this week since I didn't get to it last Friday...Happy Friday everyone! What are your favorites from the week?!
Quote that I stumbled upon
...Time for me to get painting
...what a fun summer accessory! The color combination is my favorite.
Edy's Coffee Ice Cream
...the next best thing to a delicous cup of coffee
Michael Franti and Spearhead Sound of Sunshine
...this is going to be on repeat as I soak up the last few weeks of the summer sun and also the closest I'm going to get to the beach
always love,
Quote that I stumbled upon
...Time for me to get painting
Mermaid Inspired Necklace from Linkel Designs on Etsy...what a fun summer accessory! The color combination is my favorite.
Edy's Coffee Ice Cream
...the next best thing to a delicous cup of coffee
...this is going to be on repeat as I soak up the last few weeks of the summer sun and also the closest I'm going to get to the beach
Honey Nut Chex Mix
...my sweet' n salty addiction-another bag open, another bag [already] gone.
gLee the 3D Concert Movie
...for all the gLeeks like me that couldn't make it to the live show, this is AMAZING:-) Grab your slushie and your 3D glasses and gLeek out!
always love,
Becca
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Dahntahn n' nat
On Tuesday this week, my cousin was in visiting from VA for the day. And while she has been to Pittsburgh many times, she really hasn't had the chance to experience some of the beautiful sights of the 'burgh. If you're a Pittsburgh native, then you know what I am referring to...if you're not, add Pittsburgh to the list of places to visit, and make Mount Washington your first stop!
We spent the day exploring some of the most spectacular views of Pittsburgh from Grandview Avenue on Mt. Washington to North Shore Drive. Here's your first photo recap:-)
Wildflowers along the river with the Ducky Tours and Clipper Cruises in the background
George Washington and Guyasuta statue on Mt. Washington depicting a meeting from 1770
On top of Mt. Washington
At the Monongahela Incline Outlook
North Shore Sweet Spot, Blue Water, Blue Skies
Mr. Rogers Statue- "Won't you be my neighbor?"
City of Bridges
What a great way to spend my Tuesday this week:-) So blessed to live in such a beautiful place. Until the next photo recap...
always love,
Becca
Inspiration [in a jar]
Woah, so my apologies for being MIA recently, but work has caught up with me and I've been in the middle of working on a few fun projects, one of which I'll share today. Ever since I set up a Stumble Upon account, I've "stumbled" on many fun and wonderful things to do, see, make, eat, etc. I have come across a few posts about inspiration jars. The idea is so simple, and yet the effect I think is so profound. Especially for that special someone that you might be giving the inspiration jar to. Take a jar, bowl, can, etc and fill it with motivational quotes, song lyrics, bible phrases you name it. Give it as a gift or make one for yourself--either way, a daily dose from your inspiration jar could be the perfect remedy for the workday blues.
My best friend is beginning a new college this year. And I thought something special I could make for her would be one of these inspiration jars. Just a little reminder that I am always thinking of her, and something that will come in handy when she has a big exam, or a long day at campus, or just needs a little motivation.
Enter the inspiration jar.
The sky is basically the limit with how you create one, but here is what I did to give you an example:
First, I purchased a jar to put the inspiration in. Only $1 at the dollar store:-)
Next, After deciding I didn't want to paint the jar, I determined I would deco-podge the jar. I picked out a couple colors of tissue paper that I would use to create mosaic inspired tiles for my inspiration jar.
After creating the deco-podge effect on my inspiration jar, I added some inspirational words to the jar, and be-dazzled it with jewels in coordinating colors to match the tissue paper.
The last touch was finding inspirational quotes and writing them on index cards. I folded the index cards in half and stuffed the jar with lots of inspiration:-)
And Voila...my inspiration jar
...the perfect homemade gift for anyone special in your life.
Who will you make an inspiration jar for??
always love,
Becca
My best friend is beginning a new college this year. And I thought something special I could make for her would be one of these inspiration jars. Just a little reminder that I am always thinking of her, and something that will come in handy when she has a big exam, or a long day at campus, or just needs a little motivation.
Enter the inspiration jar.
The sky is basically the limit with how you create one, but here is what I did to give you an example:
First, I purchased a jar to put the inspiration in. Only $1 at the dollar store:-)
Next, After deciding I didn't want to paint the jar, I determined I would deco-podge the jar. I picked out a couple colors of tissue paper that I would use to create mosaic inspired tiles for my inspiration jar.
After creating the deco-podge effect on my inspiration jar, I added some inspirational words to the jar, and be-dazzled it with jewels in coordinating colors to match the tissue paper.
The last touch was finding inspirational quotes and writing them on index cards. I folded the index cards in half and stuffed the jar with lots of inspiration:-)
And Voila...my inspiration jar
...the perfect homemade gift for anyone special in your life.
My Inspiration Jar in Pictures
always love,
Becca
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Friday Favs
Here's to making it through another week!
A few of my favorites from the week:
Waffle Shop House Blend Coffee
So I mentioned I took a road trip to my alma mater Penn State last week. And it's tradition, that no visit to Penn State is complete without a stop at the Waffle Shop. Basically the most delicious breakfast you'll find in State College. And for all of the coffee addicts like myself, the most velvety rich coffee. YUM! I didn't get to dine at the Waffle shop this visit, but my mom and I have been Waffle Shop coffee addicts so I made sure to stock up! I think it's a must for anyone who has never been to State College to add it their bucket list...and of course make sure to check out the Waffle Shop! The strawberry waffle with whipped cream comes highly recommended.
Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Leopard
I can't believe I have waited this long to try this product. Say "hello" to fun looking nails in 10 minutes or less! The salon effects are the easiest way to take your nails from drab to fab! No more worrying that your nails aren't dry, no annoying bubbles. These work great. And the leopard print is FIERCE. It is a little bit pricey ($8.54 per kit at Target), but the results are so worth it! I can't wait to rock more of these salon effects in the future. I'm thinking they'll be great for an upcoming wedding.
Cameron Mitchell's EP Love Can Wait
I mentioned Cameron in a post earlier this week. And since then, I've had Cameron's Love Can Wait on repeat all week. Really, check him out, he's a star.
A new bracelet!
A few of my favorites from the week:
Waffle Shop House Blend Coffee
So I mentioned I took a road trip to my alma mater Penn State last week. And it's tradition, that no visit to Penn State is complete without a stop at the Waffle Shop. Basically the most delicious breakfast you'll find in State College. And for all of the coffee addicts like myself, the most velvety rich coffee. YUM! I didn't get to dine at the Waffle shop this visit, but my mom and I have been Waffle Shop coffee addicts so I made sure to stock up! I think it's a must for anyone who has never been to State College to add it their bucket list...and of course make sure to check out the Waffle Shop! The strawberry waffle with whipped cream comes highly recommended.
Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Leopard
I can't believe I have waited this long to try this product. Say "hello" to fun looking nails in 10 minutes or less! The salon effects are the easiest way to take your nails from drab to fab! No more worrying that your nails aren't dry, no annoying bubbles. These work great. And the leopard print is FIERCE. It is a little bit pricey ($8.54 per kit at Target), but the results are so worth it! I can't wait to rock more of these salon effects in the future. I'm thinking they'll be great for an upcoming wedding.
Cameron Mitchell's EP Love Can Wait
I mentioned Cameron in a post earlier this week. And since then, I've had Cameron's Love Can Wait on repeat all week. Really, check him out, he's a star.
A new bracelet!
My cousin brought me back this new bracelet from Rehobeth beach! What a great new piece of jewelry to accessorize with. It is from this little boutique on Rehobeth Avenue that has some of the most reasonable pricing for fun, beach jewelry. Thanks Kels for adding to my Friday favs:-)
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