Happy Monday everyone! How was your weekend? Mine was a lot of fun, minus a horrible sunburn I ended the weekend with. I literally spent 10 minutes in the sun on Sunday and look like I was out all day at a waterpark. Its been a long time since I’ve looked like a lobster and it is not fun. 🙁 But, enough complaints. Let’s get on to recapping the weekend! Don’t forget to link up to your weekend snapshots at the end of this post!
Friday I had a lunch meeting at Market House and got the chicken club with smoked avocado mash. Omg you guys, it was incredible!
Friday evening Josh and I headed to Lauren and Kevin’s for their going away party. Lauren and I were in the same new member class in Junior League and became friends over our monthly meetings and volunteer shifts. I am so sad that she’s leaving, but am so excited for her and Kevin on their new adventure in Texas!
Because when I drink I get hungry, Josh and I found ourselves at Eat the Worm after the going away party and I found myself some delicious chicken nachos to enjoy. 😀 It’s a total dive bar but the food is so good.
Saturday was a day of Starbucks dates. My morning started off at one Starbucks to begin planning an exciting event I can’t wait to share with you guys soon! And then that afternoon I met up with Hannah at a different Starbucks to work on blog stuff and girl talk. It was a blog-filled day, and a great one!
That evening Josh and I met up with Molly, Erin, and Erin’s boyfriend, John, for dinner at Blatt out West. It was a fun night of good food and great company. Check out that potato salad. It was so delicious, it tasted like mashed potatoes.
Sunday was a low-key day. I headed over to Jordan’s to meet up with her and Hannah for lunch. There’s nothing like a summer afternoon of grilled food, fresh fruit, and good wine with friends! The time outside in the heat left me sleepy so I ended my Sunday with a nap. It was a great weekend filled with lots of good people and yummy food!
Questions of the Day: Does being in the sun make you sleepy? What was the highlight of your weekend? Does anyone else spend 10 minutes out in the sun and literally get burned to a crisp? #palepeopleprobs
I’ve heard such awesome things about Blatt, I just never got over there when I lived in Lincoln! That food looks AMAZING and now I want something on a pretzel bun, because that just makes everything better. 😉
-Adriele
http://www.StyleAssisted.com
Also, I feel you on the sun. I get simultaneously burned AND I have a million more freckles from only 20 min outside. Ahhhh, being a natural redhead. So fun!!
Your hair is gorgeous!! I’m sorry you have to deal with the sun burning issues too. Do you still live in Nebraska? Pretzel buns are the best!!
Thank you! Yes, SPF 50 is a must in my life. Daily, lol. No, I’m back down in Wichita again.
Now I need a pretzel bun burger tomorrow. 🙂
I hope you got that pretzel bun! 😀
love all the food pictures you take!
the sunburn is always a summer must!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
Aw thanks Irene! It was a weekend of good food!
Thank you for hosting! Have a great week!
Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by Ashleigh!
The pics of your food are mouthwatering! Luckily I don’t burn, but my one year old is so fair, I’m super paranoid that she will! Thanks for hosting!
Ugh burning sucks!! I swear I should be a vampire with how fair I am. haha Thanks for stopping by Michelle!
I love summer grilling! All the food looks amazing, per usual. Sorry to hear you got burned. On a happy note, you look like a babe in that denim dress!
–Samantha
http://www.BesosFromAmerica.com
Aww thank you Samantha! You are so sweet! <3
You had so many good eats over the weekend! I have the Day Designer too and love it!
Isn’t it great? I’m obsessed with my Day Designer!
we were at the pool from 4-7 last night! i definitely had us lathered in sunscreen but my skin and william’s skin is more olive
I wish my skin was stronger. I swear I burn at the thought of sun!
The sun definitely makes me sleepy. We went swimming on Friday and I was totally wiped out by the end of the day. Your day of Starbucks looks too fun. I love having a relaxing place to take my time writing.
It was great getting so much work time! I definitely felt like I was in a very creative environment to write which I appreciated!
Smoked avocado mash! That would take any sandwich over the top! I can’t wait to hear about your coming project! Thanks for hosting!
Omg the sandwich was unreal! I’m kind of craving it 24/7 now! haha
I hear you about the sunburn! It is the time of year, no matter what I do. But I don’t have such beautiful red hair like you – or the freckles!
Aww you are so sweet Melissa! I wish my skin was stronger, but it is what it is so I embrace it. 😀
All your food this weekend looked amazing!!
It was one delicious weekend!!
Sorry about the quick burn! I’m an olive skin girl so I rarely burn, thankfully. Looks like a fun weekend!
Thanks Marcia! It was a super fun weekend! I’m jealous of your strong skin!
What a great roundup! I love your friends outfit that you pictured (cute flamingos!), and it all seems like a lovely time! Oh, and starbucks visits are always a good time! 😀
xoxo,
BerryBloomXO.com
Thanks Puja! Isn’t her shirt adorable? I love flamingos!
I had a great time with you this weekend!! I hope I can eat at Blatt again soon because your meal looks amazing!
Ohh Blatt was amazing! Whenever you can go there we need to go to the one out west because there’s so many more menu options!
I always love a fun day of Starbucks dates! Hope your sunburn goes away soon!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
Thanks Darcy! I’m slathering on aloe like it’s going out of style!
Oh goodness. John is going to be super excited that he got a blog mention….
Also, your instagram from Saturday looks like the header of today’s Kate Spade email… I thought you’d like that 🙂
I saw that! Kate Spades was way prettier, but I’ll take the comparison! haha Did John like the post?
Your food looks AMAZING and that potato salad looks yummy! Being a redhead I love being out in the sun but I have to have sunscreen caked on me. I love the Neutrogena beach line 30SPF! Works wells and smells yummy1
I love sunscreen that smells good! And the potato salad was delicious! Unlike any potato salad I’ve ever had before!
mmmmm looks delish. I am the cardigan queen in the summer, with red hair and freckles I wear thin cardigans as I hate the feel of sun cream all over me…!
That is smart! I’m so regretting my sunburn. I don’t even know how I did it! But I am not enjoying the look and/or my arm stinging like it is now!
Those food photos look so good that now I’m starving!! Looks like a fantastic weekend! I hope you have a great week.
Thanks Amy! It was a great weekend! And my week is starting off well as well! I hope yours is too!
The food looks good and looks like you had a great weekend.
Aw thanks Patrick! It was a great weekend!
That potato salad does look good and so does that little pretzel bun!!
I like that you noticed the mini pretzel bun! They have the best ones at Blatt for sliders and when I saw my sandwich was supposed to come on a regular bun I asked for a slider mini one instead! haha Less calories + better taste!
Oh no, sunburns are never fun. I hope you heel quickly! I love that you are so close to blogging friends. I sure do miss being around all of my Central Florida Lady Bloggers! Thanks for hosting the link up, Erin. Have a great week!
Aw thanks Heather! I hope your week is going well too! Is there a big blogger network in Detroit? I was shocked how many bloggers there were in Omaha when I moved here. I never would have guessed!
I had no idea you were a fellow volunteer of the Junior League! What chapter and committee are you in/on?
I’m in the Omaha chapter and am the communications coordinator for done in a day. What about you?
I’m in the New York Junior League (Manhattan aka Original Chapter!) and I’m on the Forum for Nonprofits Committee. I joined last year after finishing provisional training. We host an annual forum where leaders of large nonprofits come and do a panel discussion about big issues in the nonprofit and fundraising sector.
Oh wow that sounds like such a great forum!! I imagine the NYJL is MUCH larger than JLO! We only have like 600 members. That said, I absolutely love it!
Looks like your weekend was FULL of yummy eats!!! I get hungry when I drink too, by the way! lol
I wish that didn’t happen! It always leads to me eating and drinking lots of calories. But I mean, at least they’re yummy! haha
Thanks for hosting! All the food looks amazing! I must be hungry. :o)
Oh man it was such a delicious weekend! Probably too delicious! haha
As usual, all of the food you post makes me very hungry. Being in the sun absolutely makes me sleepy (and very burned if I don’t watch it). My anniversary was this weekend so the whole thing was one big highlight (and I got to take engagement photos for friends too). Do you mind if I ask you about the Junior League? I honestly did not know they were still around. It’s a volunteer-based association, correct? What made you join?
Aww happy anniversary!! How many years have you guys been together now?
And absolutely! It’s a volunteer based womens organization that is all about raising money and awareness for local causes affecting primarily women and children. There’s also a large social component that’s about getting to know other women in the area and having fun and making new friends.
I joined because I was new to Omaha and wanted to meet new people, learn more about my area, and do good for the community. That’s exactly what I’ve been able to do! 🙂
Oh My Yummy! It looks like your weekend was full of amazing food and lots of fun – the sunburn. I’m sorry about that 🙁 Can we talk about all that food though? Seriously, I think I should spend weekends with you. LOL. I definitely want to participate in your link up,i’ve already got a post for today though, so i’m bookmarking your page for next week’s reminder!
Omg it was such a delicious weekend! And I would love for you to link-up next Monday! It’s a lot of fun! 😀
This is such a fantastic idea! Being a foodie I’d love to do this! Is it okay if I do it next weekend? Those are great food photos! 🙂
Absolutely Aishwarya! I’d love for you to join in next week! And thanks, it was a yummy weekend for sure!
Looks like a great weekend! I LOVE Blatt!
Isn’t it great?! Do you usually go to the one downtown or the one out west? I was surprised how much bigger the menu was at the one out west!
I tan pretty easily, but I hate sweating when it is this hot! I haven’t been to Blatt or Market House yet, but I did check out Muscle Maker Grill this weekend with my son. Just a few doors down from Blatt West. Super great food, with lots of healthy options. What exactly is Junior League? I’ve seen you mention it several times but I have no idea what it is!
I’m jealous you can tan! Oh too funny, I’m actually going to be trying out Muscle Maker Grill for my blog! I have to schedule when but I’m thinking next week! Did you like it?
Junior League is a womens organization that’s all about raising money for good community causes and socializing and having fun with other women. It’s been a great way for me to meet new people, get more involved in the community, and help make a difference!
It was really good! I had The Godfather and my son had … oh gosh, I forgot the name, but it was the penne pasta dish with sesame chicken.
And good to know about Junior League – I’m not really involved in anything right now but am always interested in finding out more about community groups. Time wise I can’t really commit to anything at the moment, but I’ll file it away for future reference. Thanks for explaining!
Sounds like you had a busy weekend! And a delicious one. I have that same Day Designer planner, too 🙂
Do you love your Day Designer? I’m obsessed with mine! 😀
Those nachos look out of this world! I want them now badly. Happy Monday!
I wish nachos were healthy so I wouldn’t feel bad about craving them all the time! haha I hope you’re having a great week Tory!
The sun DEFINITELY makes me sleepy but it makes for a good nap 😉 I am LOVING all the food photos! I’m a foodie for sure and if I would have thought about it I would have dove into food blogging ages ago….although I prefer to eat then document what I eat, hahah.
I like documenting food but I LOVE eating it! haha
Looks like you had a great weekend! Love your Day Designer. I just picked one up and started using it today. Looking forward to linking up with you in the future!
http://www.livinginsteil.com
I’m excited for you to link up Vanessa! It’s a lot of fun! Are you loving your Day Designer? I’m obsessed with mine!
Your food always looks the yummiest!
It was a delicious weekend! Congrats on the baby news by the way!! So excited for you!!
What a great week and now I’m super hungry! Suddenly craving nachos 🙂
Jessica
the way to my Hart
Nachos are so ridiculously good! I wish they weren’t so ridiculously unhealthy!!
That’s the worst when you’re barely outside and you get burned!! Boo!
Dude I need a starbucks date to work on blog stuff…although I’m not sure if I get any more done when I work with other bloggers haha. Good excuse to get together though!
Starbucks dates are a lot of fun! And I always feel like it’s such a creative space which definitely helps me think.
So much good food! Also, I love love your friend Lauren’s shirt!
Isn’t it the cutest? I love flamingos!
I am drooling over all your food pics! I burn to a crisp in the sun too… Pale life. I miss going to Starbucks to do homework…I should go to blog!
It’s a fun place to blog! And a very creative space which I love!
I am at work and that post didn’t help! LOL.. so hungry..
It’s been so long since I went on a Starbucks date. Should make it happen soon!
—DT | Here I Scribble
Starbucks dates are fun! I’m always tempted by all their yummy looking desserts!
You look beautiful!
You have some great snapshots there and the food looks so delicious. Have a great day!
Aw thank you so much Denise! You are so sweet and this comment made me smile. 🙂
That looks like a great weekend- love the pictures. Those nachos look delicious! Kind of makes me want to go make some right now 🙂 I love getting away to Starbucks to work! That’s also where I do all my business meetings too.
I love nachos so much. I wish they were healthier so I could eat them more often! haha
ALL your food looks amazing!! I need to remember to linkup to this next week!
It was a weekend of great food! I hope you linkup next week Lisa, it’s fun! 😀
THOSE NACHOS LOOK SO GOOD. I should really utilize them as post-drinking food more haha.
They are the best post-drinking food! Well that and pizza! haha
Looks like an amazing weekend! And lots of delicious food!
The food was great! I love good food way too much! haha
I swear, you are the busiest girl ever! Always doing something & having fun!
Aw thanks Trisha! I’ve been busy in the best ways lately. Its been a lot of fun!
Looks like another awesome weekend! I really need to find the time to get some blogging work done on the weekends. I so badly want to meet up with local bloggers, but I haven’t been able to meet any yet.
This is going to sound slightly stalker-ish but have you tried googling “your area” blog? You’d be surprised how many blogs come up this way! Then I just reach out to them and start commenting on their blogs and ask if they want to grab coffee sometime.
Hope you are doing better with that sunburn…? You had quite the foodie weekend! Isn’t it just great that dive bars have the best food? I’ve been to a few in NYC and they serve up home cooking to die for…
I love a good dive bar! And my sunburn is slowly but surely starting to get better! Thanks so much!
Wow! It looks like you had a wonderful (and delicious weekend!). All of those food pictures look simply delish!
It was an absolutely delicious weekend!!
I’m loving all the food pics- those nachos look amazing!
Kate // This Side of Paradise
That food all looks so delicious. I sunburn fairly easily. I try to slather on sunscreen but it’s never enough as it wears off.
That food looks amazing!! Oh and is that a day designer planner I see hehe I am addicted to planners currently lol