Here's a random post for ya . . . some of the latest things I'm loving, from cleaning products to lotions to . . . of course, food!
MARIONBERRY . . . ANYTHING! Probably my favorite thing right now. This, if you can't tell, is a picture of pancakes with Marionberry jam. My friend Deb gave me a huge jar of her fabulous jam after we got back to Oregon, and the first time I cracked it open, I put it on a waffle with whipped cream. It was heavenly. More like dessert than breakfast! Can't wait to go berry picking and learn to make jam on my own . . . and syrup, and ice cream, and smoothies, and sorbet, etc. . . . SO tasty!
BATH AND BODY WORKS SHIMMERY LOTION. Got a pedicure with my mom a few weeks back, and they used some of this shimmery lotion from Bath and Body Works. I loved it! It made my legs feel so pretty! :) The Cucumber Melon scent featured here, just to clarify, would be my LEAST favorite scent, thanks to an old college roomie. It always makes me think of good ol' Chan Chan. (That, mixed with rotten milk.) I know, not nice, but neither was the smell.
TOSTITOS CREAMY SPINACH DIP. My sister Mary brought this stuff to a family function this summer, and I have not been able to stop thinking about it. I know, pathetic, but it is SOOOOOO good! I like to heat it up a little bit. Ashamed to admit that the most recent jar, which we bought only a little over a week ago, is almost gone, and I can't credit Grant with eating very much of it. He's not a huge fan. I, on the other hand, am hooked. (P.S. I like that in this photo, which I got off the Internet, the dip has been gotten into. Makes me feel like I've got a friend out there.)
SWIFFER SWEEPER/DUSTER/MOPPER. (Pardon the informercial moment on this one!) K, I know I'm WAY behind in catching on to this one, but the Swiffer is my new best friend! I've got a lot more floors to keep clean, and the Swiffer starter kit I picked up has been wonderful! The funniest thing about it was when I was looking at it at Costco, I literally had two other women come and give me unsolicited testimonials about how much they love their Swiffers. No, seriously. One lady went on and on about how she has this hundred-and-some-ridiculous-number pound Great Dane that she uses her Swiffer to clean up after, at which point her testimonial was negated in my book on grounds of insanity (Who lets a Great Dane in their house?!? Oh yeah, my neighbors when I was little did, and it used to knock over their toddler.), but the nicer, less flamboyant woman who smiled and assured me that yes, it's much easier than regular mopping, re-convinced me to make the purchase.
MARIONBERRY . . . ANYTHING! Probably my favorite thing right now. This, if you can't tell, is a picture of pancakes with Marionberry jam. My friend Deb gave me a huge jar of her fabulous jam after we got back to Oregon, and the first time I cracked it open, I put it on a waffle with whipped cream. It was heavenly. More like dessert than breakfast! Can't wait to go berry picking and learn to make jam on my own . . . and syrup, and ice cream, and smoothies, and sorbet, etc. . . . SO tasty!
BATH AND BODY WORKS SHIMMERY LOTION. Got a pedicure with my mom a few weeks back, and they used some of this shimmery lotion from Bath and Body Works. I loved it! It made my legs feel so pretty! :) The Cucumber Melon scent featured here, just to clarify, would be my LEAST favorite scent, thanks to an old college roomie. It always makes me think of good ol' Chan Chan. (That, mixed with rotten milk.) I know, not nice, but neither was the smell. 
TOSTITOS CREAMY SPINACH DIP. My sister Mary brought this stuff to a family function this summer, and I have not been able to stop thinking about it. I know, pathetic, but it is SOOOOOO good! I like to heat it up a little bit. Ashamed to admit that the most recent jar, which we bought only a little over a week ago, is almost gone, and I can't credit Grant with eating very much of it. He's not a huge fan. I, on the other hand, am hooked. (P.S. I like that in this photo, which I got off the Internet, the dip has been gotten into. Makes me feel like I've got a friend out there.)
SWIFFER SWEEPER/DUSTER/MOPPER. (Pardon the informercial moment on this one!) K, I know I'm WAY behind in catching on to this one, but the Swiffer is my new best friend! I've got a lot more floors to keep clean, and the Swiffer starter kit I picked up has been wonderful! The funniest thing about it was when I was looking at it at Costco, I literally had two other women come and give me unsolicited testimonials about how much they love their Swiffers. No, seriously. One lady went on and on about how she has this hundred-and-some-ridiculous-number pound Great Dane that she uses her Swiffer to clean up after, at which point her testimonial was negated in my book on grounds of insanity (Who lets a Great Dane in their house?!? Oh yeah, my neighbors when I was little did, and it used to knock over their toddler.), but the nicer, less flamboyant woman who smiled and assured me that yes, it's much easier than regular mopping, re-convinced me to make the purchase.
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I'm with you on the swiffer and marionberries. When are we going to go picking? We've GOT to do it this week! :-)
You are SO funny!--the way you write reminds me of how funny my childhood was because of you and the way you would/could word things. Can't wait to be around you this next week for more of your "-isms." And P.S.-Marion berries--one of my favorite things up in Alaska! One of my least favorite things: packing..which is why I'm doing this and not that right now..bad Mary! May have to try the Swiffer..
Amen sister!!!!! The marionberries are just a few weeks away from picking, and you will be amazed at the size of them! As for the lotion it sounds like a new purchase might be instore for me. As for the dip it sounds yummy, I love that type of stuff (got it from my Dad). And yes the swiffer is a friend of mine also. Also though now that Loralee is crawling and sometimes sucks on the floor (I know weird and gross) I mop with distiled (sp?) Vinegar and water, but once she is walking I will be back to the swiffer. Great post!
The first thing I thought when I saw the picture of that lotion was...we hate Cucumber Melon... I am still unable to wear, smell, or buy that scent.
I'm with your friend about the distilled vinegar and water mopping - that's the way we do it at the Wiltbas. Would a Swiffer work on tile??? You'll have to bring home some of your marionberry jam. I bought a bunch from the cannery because I heard how much everyone loved it. I think it's okay but maybe homemade would be better. You can taste it and tell me the difference. Can't wait to see you!!!
The berries look amazing...I am a sucker for fruit.
Monica - I just found your blog and it is so fun to see pictures of your sweet little boy! He is adorable! Looks like you guys are doing well :) Come check out our blog - http://thebosterfamily.blogspot.com/ Have a great day!
Hey, Monica! I was reading through Lori's blog and saw that you needed my info. You can get the link off of my message here. Love you tons and it was so good to see you again!!! -Faith
Monica--I saw a link to your blog on the Bosters' and couldn't believe it was you. We have thought about you guys often since moving from Provo (about the same time you did). My husband still talks about Grant. That ward was our favorite ever. :) Congrats on all you are doing--Eliot is adorable! Vilate Valencia (vilatem@hotmail.com)
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