Resolution Recap: March, sweet temptation and tax season is over!!

HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII! Is that an obnoxious introduction? Sawwry. As you know, today is April 15th, aka the light at the end of the terrible tax season tunnel! Hallelujah! Imagine me ordering lots of alcoholic beverages tonight at happy hour and praying I wake up in time for my much needed hair appointment in the morning. At our happy hour tonight we are playing Whirlyball....unlimited alcohol + Whirlyball = I'll let you know how that turns out. My weekend was consumed by work. Oh, and Chris's birthday was Saturday, but I was drowned in tax returns, so we sorta celebrated Friday night. Yup, there's that weekend recap. In honor of me working my little tail off, I have time to actually draft this post. I won't get too carried away and aim for multiple draftage, but writing a normal post is a breath of fresh air. To start off the "Sarah's back to normal life" posting, I figure I would document how my resolution is going.  I won't go into the didn't-have-time-to-shop jazz, but I really didn't. That doesn't mean I didn't go into the mall. Do you remember when I had that allergic reaction? Even though I found out I am highly allergic to flax seed, I still think the real cause of the outbreak was not buying anything at Nordstrom. Temptation has been there. Norstrom's was a killer (obviously), but so was TJ Maxx when I went in there for house stuff. Allll the cute spring and summer items have been coming out lately. So far, all I am really, really wanting are some new brown wedges. I only have one pair that I got on sale about seven years ago for $5 at Target. Like I reallllyyyyy want some new ones.  Question: is it weird to ask Chris for tennis shoes and wedges for our anniversary? I know the traditional gift is a paper gift, but unless he surprises me with tickets of some-sort to a tropical paradise, I don't think anyone dreams of getting paper for their anniversary. Plus, I if he did surprise me (hint, hint Christopher) I would need those wedges for a hot date, and the tennis shoes to run on the beach, right?! A couple last things to note. Due to my lack of sleep for the past month, I forgot to take pictures of my outfits everyday. Oops. Also, I still haven't repeated a blouse!! The sixth blouse down I wore once before for a couple hours to a comedy show, but that is it! I am almost to the end. I can really tell what blouses are my favorite and which ones I need to get rid of.

I am so ready for spring to be here and stay. I am hesitant to break out my sandals because Texas weather is so bi-polar. 

Last week we had a high of 80 one day and a high of 55 the next. Crazy stuff.

Happy Monday everyone!

So happy to be back to my normal ol' self!

And thanks to all those sweets who volunteered to guest post! You're the best!

Linking up with Sami, Leeann, Alli, and Carly!

Share the Love: Meet Laura, and her yummy food!

The countdown is on. Dreaded tax season is almost over and I am already dreaming of myself basking in pure "nothingness." Yes, that is correct, nothingness. 

Tuesday I am getting my hair cut, applying for our Homestead Exemption (yah, I don't know what it means either...), and doing absolutely nothing.

I might stop by Ikea. I have been dying to actually finish a room in our house. A lot of rooms are kinda-sorta done...and I know, a home is always a work in progress, but I want at least one room to feel complete, even if only for a day.

Moving on now to Laura and her amazing s'mores creation. I know, that got your attention. 

Go along now and read about Laura and food and her adorable pup. Seriously, why does she have to bring a bulldog over here when she knows I don't need another dog. Hmmmm, maybe I'll swing by the humane society on Tuesday as well....

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Huge thanks to Sarah for allowing me to guest post while she's finishing up her crazy work schedule. She's so close to being done!!  I sincerely hope she has some fabulous vacation plans for when this crazy season is over.

I'm Laura and I blog over at Chaotic Domestic. It's a lifestyle blog where I talk about adventures in the kitchen, home and DIY projects, as well as fashion/outfit posts. 

I love to experiment in the kitchen, minus the need to do dishes, of course.  My husband did the whole paleo thing for a month or so and that made us try a bunch of new recipes, like the shrimp salad with homemade pico de gallo, lime-cilantro coleslaw, and avocado.

Lately, I've been really enjoying baking.  I am getting the urge to purchase one of those pretty colorful Kitchenaid mixers.  I think the only real reason I haven't splurged yet is that I cannot commit to a color.  What color would you pick?

Below is the S'more Layer Cake that I made for Easter and the Chocolate Chip Nutella Candy Cane Cookies I made for a Christmas cookie exchange.  

I'm finally starting to get used to doing outfit posts.  It requires way more planning than I initially realized.  Not only do I have to plan an outfit but I need to plan ahead to get ready early enough to do pictures before going out.  Sometimes my husband is my photographer... other times I rely on the trusty tripod even though it's a pain because it takes too long to set up.  And then there's always the awkward selfie at work. 

Last but not least, I have to introduce you to Henry, our beloved bulldog.  You'll definitely see him around the blog when you come visit. 

Thanks again to Sarah for having me!  Hope the rest of tax season flies by for you!

Please stop by to visit... I'd love to hear from you!

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Is Henry not to die for?! Chris and I have wanted a bulldog for sooooo long...and Henry is making my fur-momma ovaries ache so badly!

Happy Thursday, loves!

Share the Love: Meet my sorta twin, Sarah!

Hihihhihi...it is currently 10:00pm and I am all hyped up on Red Bull and cookies, per the normal. Seriously, are you surprised? Yah, didn't think so.

Here today for some blog-lovin' is Sarah! I know, you're thinking what I am thinking...how popular can one name be? Geezzz Mom, I thought you wanted me to be "Miss Independent" yet you gave me the most common name evvv-errrrr.

Lucky for me I have yet to meet a Sarah I don't like so we must be reppin' the name pretty well. 

What am I supposed ot be saying here? 

Oh ya! Today Sarah, from Limited Space Organizing, is here to introduce herself.

I said she is my "sorta" twin because we have the same name, both live in Dallas, both are newlyweds, and both are accountants. Holy-moly we might actually be twins.

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Hi everyone! My name is Sarah, and I blog for Limited Space Organizing.  First of all, I want to thank Sarah for letting me guest post on her blog. Isn't she hilarious? I read every single one of her posts because she cracks me up! So when she posted that she needed some people to guest post for her while tax season wrapped up, I jumped on the opportunity!

Amazingly Sarah and I have a lot in common (other than our names). We are both newlyweds, live in Dallas, and are accountants.  As Sarah prepares corporate returns, I only do individual, trusts, and small corporations, so my tax season is a lot less hectic than hers! I started my blog in January for something to do while my husband worked weekends.  I love all things organizing, crafting, and cooking, so I decided to make my blog about that! I do a new recipe every Monday for my "Monday Meals", and then do some kind of organizational tip and DIY craft throughout the week! 

Last month I did a series called March to Your Closet which was all about how to organize and clean out your closet. This month, I'm introducing my reader's to: April Showers Bathroom Organization Month.  All month I will be focusing on different ways to organize your bathroom, post some before and after's, and show off my reader's work!  If you would like to participate email me at limitedspaceorganizing(at)gmail(dot)com.

Thanks for letting me stop by! Here are my social media sites if you would like to follow along! I'd love to have you! I'm also hosting my first giveaway! Click HERE to enter!!

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So whatdoyathink? Twinsies? She is totally presh, dontchathink? (Apparently my space-bar is having some issues...)

Sorry that I have to run, but Excel is calling my name and the IRS is getting antsy!

Bye!