Half Price Burgers??!

 

Every now and then, Courtney and I visit Red Brick Station, on the Avenue at White Marsh, for what we call "Awesome Burger Night." Okay, so I just made that up, but it really is kind of awesome. Every Monday, from 4pm-close, you can get a really good (not a wimpy fast food) burger for 1/2 price. And they really are good!

It's nice to be able to meet after work to catch up and get a little blog planning done, not to mention people-watch (have I mentioned I love people-watching?), if you can get a window seat.

 

 

Last time we went I got the Mushroom & Swiss burger, which was delicious, but this time I decided to try the Veggie burger. A veggies and grains burger, topped with mushrooms, roasted garlic (WHOLE cloves!), and provolone cheese. Uh... YUM! I think next time, I have to try the turkey burger! Variety is good, right?

 

 

We even had a friend join us, but all he wanted was a fry (which was also really delicious).

It's the simple things in life I enjoy. Cheap burgers with the bestie is definitely one of those things! I'm already craving another...

♥Sara

Ten Question with Courtney, Part 2

1. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas! It's the climax of the year! It's sparkly and full of cookies!

2. Heels or flats?
Heels!

3. If you could interview anyone, past or present, who would you interview?
Probably Lana Turner. She's my favorite actress, the ultimate 1940's beauty (in my book), and would have so many stories about her fellow Hollywood actors!

4. Favorite color?
This is tough. I like to wear black, but I like to accessorize it with pops of bold color: aqua, magenta, deep greens.

5. Favorite class in school?
American History, WWII in particular. I know, shocking, right? ;)

6. What's something people might be surprised to know about you?
I've tried and tried — I can't come up with an answer for this one!

7. What makes you happy?
People being genuinely kind, letters in the mail, coffee with a friend, spontaneous picnics, new impractical shoes, walking in a quiet and unknown small town, discovering a new-to-me classic movie, original post office boxes, laughing.

8. Favorite movie snack?
Snowcaps or Raisinets.

9. What store can you NOT leave empty handed?
Wegman's! There are too many yummy things to resist buying!

10. Guilty pleasures?
A jumbo bowl of ice cream topped with 1/4 cup of sprinkles and a banana, eaten out of my elephantine cappuccino mug. But I don't feel guilty about it in the least. ;)

Sara's May Wishlist

1. Belle Isle Park Chevron Blouse in Mint - This blouse from Francesca's is perfect for spring! The bright color and the fun chevron print is perfect with dark wash jeans or black shorts and wedges. It's a bold statement, but still a simple enough print to feel comfortable.

2. Hibiscus Tea Time Bag - I spotted this bag on ModCloth.com and fell in love! Available in May, this bright pink bag will really liven up any outfit. And it looks very spacious - great for a day out. And what a cute name!

3. Smarty Glance Earrings - Another ModCloth find! Aren't these adorable??? I'm a sucker for mustaches, but the glasses are just too cute! And I love the pastel colors, they add a cute girly touch!

4. Boatneck Top - I. Love. Target. I picked up this black boatneck top on a whim and instantly fell in love with it. Super comfy and sleek, with a zipper in the back, this top can be dressed up or down.

5. Marisa Garden Lace Shorts - These lace shorts are beautiful! I happen to like the black, but the violet and light blue are nice as well! They're great for spring and summer, and the lace adds such a pretty touch!

What are some of your must-haves this spring?

♥Sara

Lunching: Noodles & Co.

Grabbing lunch with Sara is one of my favorite things! We have our favorite places, our favorite dishes, and, yes, our favorite tables.

Noodles & Co. is one of those frequented favorites. I loveee grabbing a bowl of Bangkok Curry, dousing it in sriracha, and attacking it with chop sticks. There's satisfaction is being able to eat your noodles with chop sticks — not gonna hide it.

You can easily do Noodles & Co. on a budget. My typical order is a small Bangkok Curry. I skip adding a protein — it's chock-full of veggies and very satisfying on its own. This costs me under $5.00. If I have the extra, I splurge and add shrimp for an $8.00 lunch.

❤ Courtney

Ten Questions with Sara, Part 2

1. What's your favorite cereal?
I actually don't really eat cereal, but when I do, it's usually the unhealthy, sugary stuff.....

2. Last celebrity you met/came in contact with?
Oooh, I don't think I've ever met a real "celebrity" before. I've met a few Major League Baseball players though, if that counts. I'm going to count that... They're celebrities in my eyes.

3. Describe your home in five words:
The best, comfiest place ever.

4. What are three of your hobbies?
Watching baseball, shopping (and by "shopping," I mean "admiring things I don't actually buy"), taking pictures

5. Crayons or colored pencils?
I think colored pencils are smoother, but I can't help but love that smell of a fresh pack of crayons!

6. QUICK! You have five minutes to catch a flight to Hawaii! What three things do you grab?
My phone, iPad, and purse/wallet.

7. Do you speak another language? OR Is there another language you'd like to learn?

I don't. Those few years of high school Spanish didn't really stick with me... I'd probably learn Spanish more, or American Sign Language.

8. What are three simple pleasures you enjoy?
One would definitely have to be having "me time." I think people underestimate the power of being alone. But I certainly don't mind relaxing and vegging out while watching TV, messing around on the Internet, or even coloring or doodling - whatever is relaxing at the moment.

Another thing I enjoy is spending time with my mom or dad. I really value time I get to spend with them, whether it's running errands with Mom, or going to a baseball game with Dad.

I think a third thing is eating out. I try not to eat out TOOOOO much (ha), and whenever I do, I'd say 90% of the time, it's for a certain occasion - birthdays, special celebrations, meetings, or just catching up with friends. It's not much effort, and too much of it can take a toll on a person, but it's nice when you can eat and enjoy the company.

9. Favorite flower?
I like hibiscus flowers. They remind me of Hawaii and the beach.

10. Favorite season?
I like them all for different reasons, but I think Autumn wins. I get to bundle up in boots and a sweater and light scarf without having to pull out the parka. The colors of the trees and leaves are so vibrant too!

♥Sara

Miss Part 1? Check it out here!

 

Sticker Card DIY

A while ago I stumbled upon some cute coffee stickers. They're too fun to just stick on something that will be thrown away and not noticed, so I decided to make some simple cards with them.

Supplies:
- Medium/Large stickers
- Washi tape
- Colorful card stock
- White paper

Cut and fold your card stock to desired size, and decorate with your fabulous stickers! I added some steam swirls to the coffee cups to jazz it up.

Cut your white paper a little smaller than your card. Position it on the inside of your card, and tape it in place with Washi tape.

These cards are simple, but I think they turned out cheery and fun, and will brighten a few mailboxes.

❤ Courtney

Ten Questions with Sara, Part 1

 

 

1. If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?

Wow. This is tough. I think right now, I'd just go to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. I miss family vacations and the beach.

 

2. What's your dream job?

I've been thinking really hard about this lately, and I don't think I have an answer. I think something that makes me happy and lets me use my mind and be creative would be a great thing to do for a living. Something that lets me be myself, definitely.

3. Rainy days or Sunny days?
I like both. They both have their positives. What's cozier than a rainy day and a thunder storm? But rainy days are also horrible for taking a walk and snapping some fun photos!

4. Favorite pizza toppings?
Ooooooooh! Ready? *Deep breath* Pepperoni, sausage, onions, sweet peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, roasted garlic cloves, tomato, and cheese (of course). Zucchini and ricotta cheese also make good toppings.

5. Favorite ballpark food?
You can't go wrong with a ballpark hot dog! Chicken fingers and fries are also pretty good. For some reason I always end up with fries or nachos. And a lemonade goes well with everything!
 

6. What was the last fruit you ate?
Pineapple
 

7. Are you wearing socks?
I'm not, but if I were I'd be wearing either my squirrel socks, or Orioles socks. ;)

8. What are the ingredients for a perfect day?
A camera, nice weather, loved ones, a delicious latte or macchiato, baseball, and laughter!

 

9. What's your favorite outfit to wear?
This usually changes depending on the season and what I'm in the mood to wear, but right now, I'm loving flowy, sheer button down shirts with a cami underneath, black J.Crew Pixie Pants, and boots or flats, depending on the weather!

 

10. Night Owl or Early Bird?
DEFINITELY a night owl!

♥Sara

Get to know a little more about me! Check out "Ten Questions with Sara, Part 2"