5 on Friday {3/20}

Linking up with Natasha at Hello Happiness for some Friday fun!

1. Back home.
After being gone for 9 days on a trip to Chicago/Milwaukee/Madison, it felt so good to wake up in my own bed on Tuesday morning. I love to travel, but I miss the routine and comfort of my own home. I get sick of living out of a suitcase and miss my own bed, my shower, and my closet full of clothes :)

2. Favorite dinner this week. 
I have eaten this meal twice this week and I am obsessed. We sautéed jalapeños, peppers, onions, and garlic, then added ranchero beans and crushed tomatoes. On monday, we ate this in tortillas and last night, I enjoyed it as a burrito bowl, topped with sautéed zucchini sour cream. '

I plan to try this recipe for a grain bowl this week. Love Smitten Kitchen :)

3. Not favorite dinner this week. 
I shared earlier in the week that I was doing a juice detox following my indulgent trip to Madison. This was not my favorite. It ended with exhausted hunger and an allergic reaction. Not fun. The next day I modified and added fruits, veggies, and almonds. Thank god that is over.

If you are looking for some new snacks to add to your diet, check out my post from this week - I even shared where to score the best deal on organic snacks and baking needs!

4. Bridesmaid dresses. 
It wouldn't be 5 on Friday if I didn't share something about my wedding preparations (will this become 4 on Friday after August? I don't know). Anyways, while in Chicago, two of my bridesmaids and I had a blast trying on dresses at Nordstrom's Wedding Department and Bella's Bridesmaid. I am heading to Bella's in Buckhead this afternoon to narrow does our dress selection and hopefully place an order!! Ahhh!

5.  Weekending. 
My weekend plans are not too exciting. Tonight AR and I are exploring the Streets of Buckhead with another couple. I am hoping the line at the new Georgetown Cupcake is not too long. While I have been to the original, I have not visited the new location here in Atlanta. And we all know I love a good cupcake! I am helping host a conference tomorrow that I am really excited about and then studying all day Sunday. What are your weekend plans?

x0x0, 

Hannah 

Weekend Moments {2/16}

Happy Monday y'all!

I am a little late to the party, but better late than ever, right? Here is a peak at my Valentine's Day weekend. 

Friday:

My partner and I submitted our 40 page brief at 8pm on Friday. We were SO glad to have finished and immediately headed to a bar that is literally 10 feet outside my front door. We shared some cocktails and then she headed home. I stayed with AR and had an enormous chicken biscuit for dinner. Health food at its finest, my friends. Cocktails, biscuits, and fried chicken. #whatweddingdiet?

Saturday:

Valentine's Day! Our day was full of love and relaxation. We had a quiet, I-slept-for-ten-hours kind of morning. AR brought be coffee and breakfast, which is clearly the way to my heart. Then we spent the afternoon at the Fernbank Museum. I love this place and it was the perfect activity. We knew we wanted to avoid the restaurant scene (which is always crazy on Vday, imo) and were so happy to cook dinner. AR made a blackened fish and roasted asparagus, I made garlic mashed potatoes and brought prosecco. Perfect evening. 

Sunday:

I woke up early and made a batch of almond-cocoa granola. AR and I went for a very cold (21* eeek) run, and then I headed to school. I was stuck working on school until almost 10, but oh well. At least we got to enjoy a lazy Saturday. 

How did you spend Valentine's Day? Do you have any fun traditions?

x0x0, 

Hannah 

Linking up with BLoved Boston and Champagne&Suburbs! 

Last Minute Valentine's Day Ideas

Sometimes, things do not go as plan.

Like this Valentine's day, for example. AR and I had planned a day long hiking trip, complete with a picnic lunch. We even had a back-up plan: Renting bicycles and exploring Atlanta for the afternoon, should I get caught up in work.

But, the weather report shows that it may be 19*, so we may have to rethink this plan. This Chicagoan-moved-south does not do 19* and outdoor activity. Nope.

Regardless of how you are spending your Valentine's Day weekend, here are some adorable, last-minute ideas!

1. These chocolate covered strawberry cookies.
I baked these for AR's office the last two years and am making another batch for him tonight. The best part? They start with a boxed cake mix. WIN!

2. This beer case.
This is adorable. I think so Abita strawberry beers or some Sweetwater blues would be so cute in here.

3. Handmade card.
I love holiday cards, and these are so simple and sweet. Side note: this link has printables to save you from a last-minute card run.

What are you doing for Valentine's Day?

x0x0, 

Hannah 

Weekending {2/9}

Happy Monday!

Im changing the format of my weekend posts a little bit and just going to give you some highlights for your Monday. Let me know if you like the change :)

Friday: I dragged AR to start looking at Registry goodies and took him to dinner at Bhojanics, one of our favorite Indian places. My meal was so spicy, I drank 3 glasses of water with it. Have your created a registry? How hard is it? I don't even know where to start, honestly.

Saturday: Brunch with girlfriends. Much MUCH needed :)

Saturday: Atlanta Junior League Placement Expo! It was so exciting to learn about all of the things I could volunteer at this year. I cannot wait to share my final placement.

For those who don't know, the Junior League is an awesome organization that trains women for leadership in the community, raises thousands of dollars for local charities, and donates millions of hours throughout the year to local non-profits. Each member must work a minimum of 50 hours are their placement - this might be the zoo, a hospital, an after school program, or food bank. There are so many ways to get involved. You might have some negative stereotypes from movies (ahem, The Help), but that has not been my experience at all. You should check it out!

Much of our work in ATL focuses on wary childhood education. I am hoping to volunteer in a placement with children this year because this topic is so important to me!

Saturday: Long walk on the ATL Beltline. I got home from the expo and AR and I went for a walk. We grabbed smoothies and walked 4 miles though Piedmont Park and around the Beltline. The weather was fantastic - over 60 degrees and sunny.

Blueberries, banana, almond butter, and almond milk. Yumm!
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Sunday: So much school work. Can't even talk about it.

Sunday Sunny run through midtown with AR. We got in 6 gorgeous miles in the afternoon and once again, enjoyed that stunning weather. Now its raining, so I guess we paid for it.

Looking forward to: Tastings this week - so much good food to come!

What is your favorite smoothie combo? 

Do you volunteer with a local organization?

x0x0, 

Hannah 

Thanks for hosting, BLovedBoston and Champagne&Suburbs!

Friday Confessions {2/6}

Lots to confess this morning with the lovely Leslie!

I confess... that I am just now eating my first meal of the day. At 11am. I woke up at 6 and drank coffee while I finished a brief. By the time I finished, there was no time for breakfast. I had to run to a meeting with the wedding planner! Of course, we met at a coffee shop, so I had more coffee. :)

I confess... I interrupted AR at work to tell him Nashville came back on t.v. this week. Poor man, my phone calls are always riveting for him. Bless his heart, he even responded with "really? well we better watch it this weekend than!." #keeper

I confess... I asked my bridesmaids this week! Read about it here :)

I confess... I bribed AR to go to the mall tonight by offering to take him to dinner at his favorite Indian spot. He said yes. He gets some paneer and I get Pottery Barn. Win-win.

I confess...  I am going to three catering tastings next week. I better budget some extra gym time into my schedule I think...

I confess... I had a Vega nutrion shake for like three meals this week. I count this as a fail-win. Clearly, my meal planning is getting lazy, BUT I am getting all my veggie servings and lots of protein. I do not know what I would do without this stuff.

Well, that is all! Have a great weekend!

How are you spending your Friday night??

Hannah