HauteLegs Dec 2013 Review

So excited to have won a contest from Jennifer over at Ramblings of a Suburban Mom for a 3-month subscription to HauteLegs.  I was so excited after seeing her reviews for this one to try it out. I do not have a need to wear tights and hose often but when I do I love some funky ones and this is great to a get a sampling of some fun ones.

Hautelegs ships in a envelope and there is no mistaking what you are getting.

First look and I was excited. I'm a sucker for  good packaging and the pink tissue paper is so fun and bright.

Without putting them on I'm not sure the best way to describe them but I got 2 pairs this month.  The Black ones are fishnet.  I haven't had fishnet in ages and M is excited for them already ;)  The brown are kind of a leopard spotted pattern and I'm in love. I need to coordinate and outfit together so I can wear these. They are so great. Fun without being too loud and they will be great here in the winter months.

Hautelegs is a subscription box service that sends tights and leggings each month. You can choose from 3 pairs or 2 pairs a month. Since mine was a prize I don't know what I will be getting so its a real surprise for me but if you sign up then you do get to do have some selection and questionnaires so they can send you something that you will love.

So excited with my win and getting a chance to try this subscription out.  Do you get Hautelegs?  What do you think about your selections?

Jenny

Plated 12/18/2013 Delivery

Yeah!!!  I finally got a chance to cook my Plated meals today.  I've been wanting to try them and the other week there was a coupon so I jumped at the chance.  However due to lack of thought and planning on my part I ended up cooking both meals today.  That's is ok though since they did get eaten and it was so much fun.

I love their boxes and everything was delivered to me on Wednesday which is the delivery date for me here in NC. Plated had everything in my insulated box packing materials and I had no issues with it when I went though it all.  Not much to see from my first look but I was still really excited.

Nissan's Soy Ginger Salmon Burgers with Parsley-Garlic Chips - This was M and my favorite of our two meals.  I've never had a Salmon burger before and when I first ordered I assumed it would just be a piece of salmon but nope I had to dice it up and mix it with stuff almost like making a regular hamburger.  I'm keeping this flyer since it is something we both said we would eat again.

The ingredients. I will say it looks like a lot but nothing was too hard to deal with. Some dicing and mincing and dumping so not too bad.

My final plate. I do think I did a pretty good job if I say so myself ;)

Seared Flank Steak with Escarole and Marcona Almond Salad - I will say this is the one that had me try this week when I saw Plated was offering it.  We do things like this at our house a lot and I knew we would like it. With that being said while it was good it was something that I do already cook here so M said we should try things we wouldn't normally make next time.

I had no idea what some of the items in this box were. I'd never heard of sunchokes or the cheese but again nothing was hard to deal with and Plated tells you whether you should dice, dump or mince.

My finished plate.  They had said to cook the meat medium rare but I can not eat my meat that red so I cooked it and then sliced it and dropped it back in the pan ;)  Still really juicy but not mooing at me.  I can't do the mooing. LOL

Overall I'm very happy with my Plated meals.  They have a limited menu next week with it being Christmas so I'm skipping it but I do plan to order again in the future.  If you want to sign up or just check out what Plated is all about take a look here (Plated) to try 2 plates for free.  You will get 4 plates for the price of 2 ($30)!!!

Do you get Plated already? Did you get this week which ones did you do?  What have been some of your favorite meals from them so far?

Happy eating,

Jenny

disclaimer: My referral link is all over the post about. I will get credits for free meals if you try them out through one of my links. Thanks in advance.

Friday Phone Dump 12/20/2013

Linking up with Jennifer again for the Friday Phone Dump.

C and I had some shopping to do Monday and that meant we were eating at the mall.  That of course meant he wanted Chic-fil-a and then we traded in the book for ice cream. He has only recently decided he likes ice cream and this was how he ate most of it. He couldn't wait for me to get him a spoon he had to dig right in. ;)

This is also the week that the boys have decided they want to sleep together. They have done it for 3 nights and once we get over the me telling them they have to stay in bed and not bounce around its been working.  I laughed at this their first night since they started out on their own sides and then in the morning when I went to wake them up they were all smooshed together.  So cute and so bad they both had school and I had to wake them up, LOL

C had his school Christmas program this week and while he did get onstage and shake his bells he did not sing at all.  I did get to hear the songs over and over that afternoon.

So do you remember on So What Wednesday where I told you my sister thought my boots were ugly?  Well C loves them and wore them all around the house the other afternoon. I tell you that boy is a nut.

And finally C had his school pictures last week and we got them back yesterday.  He did so good and looks so stinkin' cute.

That's my week in pictures. How was your week? Any big plans for the weekend?  I know next week will be crazy with all the pictures people are taking. :)

Jenny

So What Wednesday 12/18/2013

Linking up again for So What Wednesday with Life After I Dew.

This week I'm saying So What If...

• I'm meeting the girls tonight for Christmas dinner at the Melting Pot and our gift exchange and I just finished making them last night.  Be ready for a blog post on it later this week. They turned out awesome.
• We don't have a single gift wrapped under our tree.  Just haven't gotten to that yet.
• C had his Christmas Program yesterday and he didn't sing a word while onstage but I got to hear the songs all the rest of the day.
• I didn't sign up to help Ns class build their gingerbread houses tomorrow. I sent in candy but I hate doing gingerbread houses so when I saw that the helpers slot did fill up I was glad I didn't have to fill in.
• All I want to do for Christmas Break is go to the movies.  There are so many either already out or coming out this break that I NEED to go.
• I wore my new boots yesterday. Even if my sister said they were ugly. I love them and they were really comfortable.

So that is what I'm saying So What to this week.  How about you?

Jenny

TV Talk Tuesday 12/17/2013

So who all remembers my Fall TV Chart?  You can see it HERE.  Well I'm still working my way through the season but wanted to share some of my thoughts.

So where to start? Hmm I think I'll just go by day of the week and see how it goes. I'm hoping to do this more on Tuesdays so I won't have so much and then I can gush about my favorite shows all I want on a certain day. I can't guarantee that I won't talk about tv the rest of the week but I will know I have a set place for more discussion. :)

Monday:

• I'm loving Bones this season and I'm caught up so far.  Last season I thought was a little slow but its back up to the fun now.
• 2 Broke Girls is as funny as ever. It is so uncouth and we could never get away with what all they say but I still love it.
• Now lets talk Castle.  Who doesn't love Nathan Fillion?  Love love love him and the show is doing good with the engagement thing. Better then Bones did from the start.
• So if you look at the chart you'll see I'm also planning on watching How I Met Your Mother and Sleepy Hollow on Mondays well I've watched the first couple episodes of both but haven't gotten any farther. LOL I know what M and I will be doing over the hellatus this month. ;)

Tuesday:

• Oh can we talk about Tuesdays.  I am loving SHIELD, The Originals and of course my favorite show on right now Supernatural.  I will say that Supernatural in the fall finale was WOW and I was not expecting it at all.  Does anyone else watch? RIP Kevin :(

Wednesday:

• This is a slack day for me.  I have picked up The Tomorrow People and after the first couple of episodes I think its really hitting its stride.  I'm anxious to see what they do with the back half of the season.
• Well after rushing to watch the  whole first season of Revolution M and I haven't watched any of the second season yet. I think we had a little bit of binge burnout. ;)  I do like the show and we will probably catch up soon.
• I do want to watch Arrow its just a dark show and my family room is so bright I have to watch it in the evening so that I can see it. LOL Well that just hasn't happened yet but I'm sure it will soon.

Thursday:

• I have a bit of a Tivo scheduling issue on Thursday so I couldn't record Once Upon a Time in Wonderland so I've decided it just isn't a show I get to wathc :(
• Big Bang Theory is Awesome as always.  It just gets funnier with time.
• Have I told you how much I love Amber Tamblyn?  M and I have always watched Two and a half men but she really brings so much to the show. I'm actually laughing when she is on the screen.  Must have Vagina. Hysterical. (and no that is not something I thought I would ever be writing. LOL)
• Elementary is another show both M and I enjoy. It is our new Mentalist. We dropped that one the other season when it got too repetitive.  So far this one still has lots of fresh ideas and I enjoy watching it each week.
• Now lets talk about new shows.  I added Crazy Ones and Reign to my Thursday nights.  Loving both shows.  Sarah Michelle Gellar is awesome and who doesn't love Robin Williams.  Reign I'm going to say is the best new show this season. It is so great and the historical accuracy is so off but its still so fun to watch.  I just caught up on the fall finale last night and I can't wait for the season to start back up.  Really if you need to find one new show give this one a try.  I just want to watch more right away.

Friday:

• I had Dracula on my list but I never recorded it so I haven't watched it.  Oh well I didn't need to add another show to my list.

Saturday:

• Of course no new shows on Saturday.

Sunday:

• Once Upon A Time is good.  I know some people haven't liked the Neverland story but I did and thought it was really good.  I also watched the fall finale last night and the ending was so great.  I totally love me some Hook and Emma.  This one doesn't come back until March which makes me sad but it will run out the last of the season without breaks so I can wait.
• I have all of this season of Revenge on the Tivo;)  Another show that I'm hopefully behind on.  Really these kids of mine are making me fall behind on my shows. LOL
• So this one wasn't on my chart since its not network tv but who all watched the Walking Dead?  Pretty sure everyone does right.  The fall finale episode was OMG that is all I can say about it and all my brain can process. It has to be one of the best episodes of TV this year. It was AWESOME.

So what do you think? I know I watch way to much tv but to be honest most of these shows are on while I'm blogging, surfing, doing my nails, crafting etc so I'm not just sitting here staring at the tv.  When I have to list hobbies I will put tv on it as it is my downtime and I love it.

Are there any shows you watch and love? Anything I should see about adding to my list? Let me know your thoughts and what shows you are watching. I'm always up for talking tv.  And I don't care if you give me spoilers. I love to read them and do frequently.  I like to see how I read it and how it actually gets filmed and shown. To me its like reading a book before you go and see the movie.

Happy TViewing,

Jenny

Monday Morning Musings 12/16/2013

Ugh another Monday ;) However this is a good one since its the last week of school for N until Jan 23rd so we will have a little bit of time that we can sleep in.  Well he can sleep in and I'll be up with C but it all works.  We also have Christmas coming and our trip to Disney World.  All great fun to be had.

This weekend like all weekends in December seemed to be pretty busy.  Friday my sister was here and we went to do some shopping. Well she had to get a new phone since hers was croaking and C and I hung out in the car after screaming our way around Best Buy. LOL  I'm pretty sure C had more fun in the car.

It was also Ms birthday and like I mentioned last week we didn't do anything over exciting. We had thought of going out to see lights but then we looked it up and the place we were going to go was a hayride and uhm it was really cold so we bailed.  He and the boys finished the outside decorating and decided we needed another blowup so we went out to Home Depot and then to Kohls for a small tree.  Fun fun fun.

Saturday morning we had breakfast with Santa and California Pizza Kitchen.  If you have one near you you should check it out. Ours does the Easter Bunny and Christmas and they make breakfast pizzas and he walks around.  N loved it and C is already over Santa so he wouldn't get too close.

Saturday night was our first Christmas Celebration with Ms brother and his family.   The kids had a blast and we also had a little birthday party for M with them.

Sunday we spent the day at home with the boys creaking havoc and me crafting away.  I'm meeting my friends on Wednesday for some Melting Pot fun and I needed to finish up their gifts. However while working on them I decided to modify a bit so C and I will have to do some shopping today. I'm sure he is as excited as I am. LOL

Lets see what else does this week hold. C has his Christmas program tomorrow and is supposed to be singing a couple songs. I can't wait to see that.  The 2 yr old classes are always so cute when they get up there.  N has normal last week of school stuff and then he is building a gingerbread house to go along with his 2D/3D modeling lessons. Yes you read they right they are learning 2D/3D shapes in his second quarter of kindergarten.  Wow just Wow is all I can say about what all they are doing.  Heading to my families this weekend to celebrate Christmas and then we are home until our trip to Disney.

No clue what all I'm getting this week with the mail service. I should be getting a Sweet Pea Box, Stampin' Up My Paper Pumpkin, and possible my Wantable Makeup Box this week but you never know how things are going to go.  Oh and my huge Stampin' Up order from last week is scheduled to be delivered today.  I'm beyond excited for that.

So what is your week looking like? Did you have a crazy busy weekend? Are you ready for the holidays?

Have a great week,

Jenny

Friday Phone Dump 12/13/2013

Linking up again for some Friday Phone Dumps.

I totally let N go to school in this outfit today. Friday is spirit day and he tried to wear blue and green.  So what if it was 25deg out this morning and the pants are too short. LOL (I do not see these pants making it back into his closet ;))

Gotta love my C. This was his style the other day. Yes this hat is way to small but he loves to wear it so I just go with it.

Poor C went to school on Tuesday and seemed fine and they said he was fine however not long after we got home he got whiny and then eventually threw up. :(  Pretty sure this is the first time he's ever really thrown up and he did not like it.

That night he didn't want to be in his room and he didn't want me to hold him so he was laying on the floor and he fell asleep. Slept there a long time before we took him up to his bed.

With the issues going on this week I didn't get a lot of decorating done but I did get to hang one of my favorite banners.  My friend gave this to me last year and I love it.  It looks so great.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and I'll blog with you next week. :)

Jenny