super bowl eats

It's Wednesday which means my Super Bowl planning is going into high gear! This year, I am hosting a little get-together and am so excited! It's going to be potluck style so the food prep will be distributed among myself and my friends. I've been scouring Pinterest for the past week for yummy--but most of all, easy--recipes to whip up for the big day. Below are a few of my favorites. I'm pretty sure many will make an appearance in some form or fashion at the party--can't wait to dig in! Are you planning a Super Bowl watch party? What are your favorite football foods? xo.

Skinny Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip via Skinny Taste 

Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread via Confections of a Foodie Bride

Nacho Bar via Your Homebased Mom

Football Whoopie Pies via Make Merry; Pulled Pork Sliders via Dishing With Leslie

Skinny Beer-garitas via Eat Yourself Skinny

terrific terrariums [diy]

You may have noticed Pinterest has been blowing up these days with photos of and tutorials for terrariums. Being a non-gardener myself [I have no green thumb. Not even a little.] I was intrigued with this low maintenance way to introduce some life and greenery in my little condo. After pinning away for weeks, I finally went out and bought the supplies and did it! I couldn't be happier with results.

There seems to be a variety of methods, but I went with a simple base of medium-sized black rocks [found in the pet fish aisle], Miracle-Gro Cactus Palm and Citrus Soil, and some adorable little plants from the Gardening section [all supplies from Wal-Mart.] For the container, would you guess this was a candy jar? I'll save the lid in case the whole plant thing doesn't work out and I'm in need of a candy jar. According to the back of the soil bag, plants only need to be watered when soil is completely dry to the touch. So here's to watering very infrequently, fellow non-green thumbers!

Have you made a terrarium before? What kinds of containers and plants do you use? xo.

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DIY Monday

Hi friends! Ever get a "case of the Mondays?" I know I do!

What better way to bring a ray of sunshine on America's least favorite day of the week than to feature some snazzy DIY's brought to you by Pinterest. I've been feeling crafty lately and am saving these pins for a rainy day. Will you be trying out any of these DIY's? xo.

pretty painted mason jars via Free People

color blocked coasters via Poppytalk

wedding card book via Something Turquoise

sweet personalized coffee/tea mugs via A Beautiful Mess

fabulous color coded keys via A Bubbly Life