Pinspiration: Super Bowl Menu Ideas

Anyone else as excited for the Super Bowl this Sunday as I am? I am a Green bay Packer fan but since they are not in the super bowl this year I am cheering for the Carolina Panthers!  I love football and even though I am sad that after Sunday it's over for a few months I am PUMPED for the super bowl party's that will commence! Food is always somthing that brings people together and I am looking forward to hanging out with great friends and enjoying some great food. Here are a few of the ideas that I am thinking about for this years Super Bowl! 

 

 

 

 

Nacho Bar

 Probably the easiet idea if your having a bunch of people over!

 

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Football Brownie Bits

 



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Veggie Cups

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Meat and Cheese Tray

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

This recipe is AMAZING!!! 

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Loaded Baked Potato

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Individual 7 layer Dips

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Snicker Salad 

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Crunchy Honey Garlic Wings

 



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S'mores Dip

1 word: AMAZING

 

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Football Deviled Eggs

Tried and true classic!

 



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Okay, Who else is hungary now! Don't these look amazing! I am so excited to make a few of these this coming weekend! I would also recommend my Chocolate Lasange  and my Buffalo Chicken Dip  they are always a crowd pleaser! What are your plans for Super Bowl Sunday? Who are you cheering for!?

 

 

Have a great day sweet friends!

 

Krista 



Five on Friday

It's FRIDAY! This week seemed to go by as slow as a sloth. In my line of work we tend to slow down at the beginning of the year and this week seemed to go by extra extra slow. But alas the weekend is here and calling my name! Did you all have a great week? Did you catch the Bachelore on Monday? Olivia is all kinds of cray cray! I love this season so far. Wednesday marked the end of my 21 day fast. If you didn't know I gave up soda (Diet Coke) for 21 days. After my fast was over I had a diet coke and guess what.... It made me sick! I think that my Diet Coke days are over RIP :(
Tonight we have a night of Worship at our church with some crazy talented musicians and singers. I am so pumped for it tonight.


Now onto today's post! We are linking up with A. Liz Adventures for another Five on Friday. I love link ups and seeing what you all are doing! So here we go!

 

 

One// Swooning over this gallery wall and space. If you missed it this week I shared my love of gallery walls with some pictures of inspiration in this post. I have a gallery wall in my living room but this little cozy nook looks to wonderful to not try and recreate in my home! 

 

 

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Two// Anyone else feel like this? One of my goals for this year was to re organize my house. My closet is the first thing on the list for February! The rule is if I haven't worn it in a year its gone. Somehow I find this love for that stuff and can't seem to part with it. But this year that all changes!! 

 

 

 

 

Three// LOVING this  Dress from Nordstroms! Thinking it would be a fantastic opition for Valentines day. I love Nordstroms!





Four// Made this for our Young Adults game night last weekend and it was a hit! With the Super bowl coming up this would be a great thing to serve all your guest's or to bring to another party.

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Five// Lately adoption and fostering has been on my heart a lot. I feel like it is somthing God is calling me too. I am no where near ready to take a step like this in my life but reading this post and this  post was really encouraging and insightful. Just learning more about it and feeling encouraged my it made my heart very happy this week!

 

 

 

Do you have any fun plans for your weekend? What are your top five this week? I would love to hear about them in the comments below!!

 

 

Krista 

 





Valentines Gift Guide for Her

Happy Wednesday Sweet friends! Can you believe February is next week. It's crazy to me how fast time is going right now! Time really does fly and before you know it summer time will be here!! Valentines day is just around the corner so I thought I would share a Valentines gift guide for her! I am not gonna lie I love a good present.. (who doesn't?) and these are top on my list for Love day!

Kendra Scott Cuff // You guys I LOVE Kendra Scott jewlery so much! Seriously any chance I can add a piece of her's to my jewlery collection I am in. This cuff is so cute paired with a nice stack or just on it's own. I think it will be essential to my spring and summer wardrobe.



Hunter Boots// I would love these in Pink but any color would be just fine! I have wanted a pair for the longest time and I think now is the time to get them! I can't wait to style these and share it with you!




Apple iPad 4 Mini // Okay this is a Big BIG gift but what's the hurt in hoping right?? I have an iPad 2 and I have been really wanting to trade that baby in for one of the mini's.  I love it's compact size and the gold color that I can get it in makes my heart sing! maybe I will be lucky this year and get one! Also this case would be perfect for my new iPad! ;)





Michael Kors Jet Set // Clearly from all my other gift guides a new handbag makes me pretty happy! I have been wanting this bag for some time now because of it's calssic style and it's size. I think it makes a perfect everyday bag that can fit all of your needs. I love the leather and the gold details on it too. Crossing fingers for this beauty!




Marc Jacobs Mod Nior // People this perfume is Ah-Ma-Zing. It is one of my favorites and it is a special fragrance just for sephora. If you didn't see my Stocking Stuffers  post from Christmas I had this perfume on that list too! Any chance to stock up on this divine scent I am in!


And last but certinaly not least it's not Valentines day without...

A Beautiful bouquet of  gorgeous Flowers and a delicious box of Godiva Chocolates  the quintessential Valentines day Must's!!


What are some things on your Valetines wish list? I would love to hear about them! Have a happy Wednesday pretty friends!

Krista

Five on Friday

IT"S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Let the halleluah chorus begin! Anyone with me?  Can I get an Amen! This week did go by pretty fast but I am so ready for the weekend! I plan on spending sometime with new friends and relaxing. I have a few new recipes I wanna try and I really need to do some organizing! Today we are linking up with A. Liz Adventures  for another Five on Friday! These are my favorite you guys! I love sharing with you. So here goes....





One// I need this bag in my life ASAP. It's so cute and girly and I think it will be so cute for spring. I know its only January but my heart is ready for spring!!

And while we are out shopping at Nordstroms for this bag I will also take these Wedges  cause lets be real they are CUTE!

Two// This week I share my personla struggle with anxiety and I wanted to say THANK YOU for all the kinds words and email's you left me. They mean so much to me and I am so thankful for you!

Three// My month of cleaner eating has been going GREAT! I am super excited to share some new recipes with you next week! Right now my go-tos are brussel sprouts steamed or grilled with olive oil and lemon. I also am obsessed with cabbage steaks. For real people have you tried them? Its so easy and so so sooooooo good! All you do is slice your cabbage into thick cuts and drizzle olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic and roast in the oven for 25 min. They are fantastic.

Four// You guys can I share a secret with you.... I love Snap Chat storys. Like for realz I love them! If your on snap chat follow me! @kristalenae

Five// Throwing back to this song and how much I love John Mayer. Seriously I have been listening to his Continuum album all week.

 

 

 

 

What are your Five this Friday? Any fun plans this weekend?

 

Krista

 

 

 

 

Night Time Routine

Happy Wednesday cute friends. How is your week going so far? Mine is good but I have come down with a little bit of a cold. If you remember a few week back I shared with you all my morning  routine so today I am going to share with you my nightly routine! I love sleep, like a lot so gettting ready for bed at night is one of my favorite things!

 

 

I wake up pretty early for work so my night wind down starts at 9:00pm. I usually get my pajamas on and make myself a cup of chamomile tea. 

 

 

 

Since I have to wake up so early I ususally shower at night so when I do I have to use my Stress relief boby wash from Bath and Body works! I have shared so many times how much I LOVE this stuff. It helps to wind down after a long day and it makes you feel so relaxed and cozy! 

 

 

 

Nest I brush my teeth and wash my face. Best make up remover ever is Ponds Cold cream. No joke its $5.99 and the greatest thing ever! I can even put it on my eyes and it doesn't irritate them at all! It removes all my make-up with ease!! Highly recommend it. 

 

Then around 9:30/10pm I am off to bed, I usually watch a few episodes of Friends or Greys Anatomy before I fall asleep on netflix cause lets be real they are the BEST. 

 

 

What are some of the things you do before bed? Is there something you swear by that helps you sleep?

 

 

Have a lovely day!

 

Krista 

Be Brave

What does it mean to be Brave?  Brave; Showing no fear, having courage. Something I have struggled with for a long time is being brave, not showing fear, and having courage. You see I struggle with anxiety. I allow thoughts to creep into my mind and sometimes take over. This is something that I work on daily because I know that I should not fear. I want to be brave so desperately. I am so hard on myself when it comes to my anxiety.  I feel ashamed and stupid that I can't control my own thoughts and that I allow myself to give into my anxiety. When I feel my anxiety start to creep up I will pull myself away and breath. Take a quiet moment for myself.

 

It's in these quiet moments where God reminds me that he has not given me a spirit of fear, but of Love, Power, and a Sound Mind. He is with me always so I do not need to be afraid. He knows the plans He has for me and He will guide my every step if I allow Him to. He makes me brave. He gives me the courage when I need it, because of Him I have no fear. 

 

 

Believe me it's not always easy, in fact it's really really hard. I have to fix my eyes on Jesus in order to work on making my anxiety better. It's a daily thing that I pray, Okay God I need you to give that peace that only you can give. I need you to be in control of my mind and to make me brave. He always reminds me of this. I am a daughter of the King who is NOT moved by this world. For my God is with me and goes before me. I DO NOT FEAR because I am His. 

 

 

If anxiety is something that you struggle with I am not expert but I struggle with it. If you ever need a place to talk I am here and would love to encourage you.

 

 

Happy Monday Sweet Friends.

Krista

Five on Friday

Happy Friday!!!! Hello to the weekend and relaxing. I am so excited because right now I am writing to you from the cabin! I am super pumped to spend the next few days with the people I love to relax and have some fun! Being with my family is so special to me and my favorite. I love all the memories we make and the great time that we have. This week has been a weird one for me, I was feeling anxious about some silly stuff and feeling a little down. I know that God has created me for a purpose and this week I was just having a hard time seeing that calling he has on my life. I was able to sneek into my room for a little quiet time and to pray and it's in those still and quiet moments that His love for me is more then I will ever know and the he sees me and hears me and He knows my heart. I love those sweet reminders. Now onto my five for this week! As always we are linking up with A. Liz Adventures so here we go!!





One// This week in those quiet moments I have been playing this song on repeat. Each year I pick out a word or a Bible verse that I want to live out, but this year I chose this song. I want to know God's heart more then ever.

Two// This super cute new nail polish that I am in love with. OPI's Tickle My Francy! Can this name be any CUTER!

Three// Throwing back to a little Mary-Kate and Ashley with my roommates and watching Holiday in the Sun. I forgot how cheesy these movies are but my inner 6th grade self LOVED them!! 

Four// Anybody love target as much as I do? Well right now they are killing it with their home goods and decor. I'm obsessing over this  bedding right now! I love the softness and cream color. Thinking maybe it's time to redo my bedroom! What do you think? :)

Five// Who watched the Bachelore this week? Okay can we talk about how sweet Amanda is and how cute it was that Ben made hair clips with her for her daughters. I am already loving this season and last week I shared my top 3 girls and after this week I am sticking with them! Also have you read Sheaffer's  blog? I LOVE LOVE LOVE it and each week she gives the BEST Bachelore recaps. If you haven't read them you must!!

What are your plans for this weekend? Do you have anything fun planned!!

Krista