The Force Is Strong With This One

In order to get the full feeling of satisfaction from our still valid Disney tickets, Jason and I took a weekend away to celebrate our anniversary (three weeks beforehand) and go to Star Wars weekend. Obviously, the two things didn't match up, but we make do. We focused in on getting all the Star Wars special stuff we could - from a delicious chocolate cupcake with a chocolate Darth Vader to a fruit cocktail. Drinking around kids at noon is so totally normal. I jest.

I look like the happiest person with that Stormtrooper. It was only seconds before he got accosted by about 20 foreign teenage girls. This was one of the most relaxing and fun Disney trips - usually I never pair relaxing with Disney, but we took our time, managed to stand in line for very little, and only rode a scant few rides before retiring home for a shower. I'm super proud of the fact I don't look like a hot mess of sweat in these photos. The Star Wars top is totally a dress I'm wearing under the skirt and I also have workout shorts on. 

I managed to get a vintage Artoo necklace off eBay. I'm pretty proud of this 10-something dollar purchase. It's the little things.

star wars dress (worn as top) :: rusty cuts via etsy remixed

skirt :: modcloth remixed

sneakers :: keds remixed

sunnies :: c/o modcloth

headband :: goody remixed

vintage r2d2 necklace :: ebay

Beer Cheese Mac & Cheese & Head Scratchies

In honor of our two year wedding anniversary, I thought it would be really fun to share my vows to Jason. Because I might be the only person you know who wrote their wedding vows in Google Documents which allows me to easily access them at any minute!

Tripoding your own wedding photos makes for great outtakes, PS

I can still remember almost every detail of the first few times we crossed paths, down to the first moment I saw you at freshman year orientation. I never expected the kid with his head down and name tag hidden so all I could see was his major, who I only deemed ‘big headed digital kid’ would be with me where I stand today. I am just glad that you continued to pop into my life when we got back to school, showing up in your little green polo at the art store and then disappearing like a leprechaun. Fortunately, once we sat down and talked, it seemed like we could never stop. And it didn’t take me too long to figure out that you were the one and that I would do just about anything to be with you. I think the defining moment of our relationship for me, the one that said we were meant for each other, was only a few short days after we met. But, when I found a man that loves Disney as much as I do, wants to be a father, and thinks Star Wars is way better than Star Trek, I just knew.

Our first new year's together. I think his head looks bigger here.

It’s been nearly five years since we fell in love, and there isn’t a day where I don’t feel that love. We may have changed, but the beauty is that no matter how we change, we change to love each other more. And you still love me no matter how crazy I get.You have always helped me through hard times when I thought I couldn’t keep designing or running or whatever it was, and you always push me to do my best. You give me the tough love I need, no matter what, and that’s more than I could ever ask for from you. I am so fortunate to have you in my life and I continue to fall deeper in love with you. Every time I see you with a dog I see all the reasons I love you. I can’t believe sometimes that I found someone who is as crazy, and that’s the only word to describe it, about dog’s as I am.

This guy loves his dogs a lot. A lot, a lot.

Five years doesn’t seem like long enough, and I look forward to all the time we have together to continue building our lives together. Our life has been quite a journey already, and I cannot wait to see what is ahead of us. I will always have fun with you, even through stressful times, no matter what. I will always try to cheer you up on bad days and bring you Taco Bell when you need it. And I’m really excited to think of all the puppies we will have in the years ahead! I have already enjoyed our little family with the two we have now so much, and I am excited to see how we will add on to the family down the road.

Back when we lived within walking distance of a grocery store and walked there all the time

And now, as we enter into marriage, I’m not nervous, and I’m not scared. Everyone has asked if we’re getting cold feet, and I never get the question because that has never been a thought to either of us. I have been ready for this for a long time, and I will be proud to be Katherine McAdoo. I promise to love you with all my heart forever, and I will even try to understand all the accounting my mom taught me and do our taxes. And I’ll continue to pay all the bills! And of course, I promise to give you the love you deserve, and I’ll keep cooking you things like beer cheese mac and cheese and giving you head scratchies before bed time. I know our marriage will be a wonderful mix of love, companionship, and more. So let’s do this!

Labor day in the park we would get married in, 3 years prior to getting married

Two years later, I feel the same way. Though, beer cheese mac and cheese hasn't happened for awhile, so I thought in order to celebrate our marriage, it was time for a recipe! This is delicious, albeit a part of the reason Jason probably gained 50 pounds upon meeting me (I view this as awesome, by the by. Boy was too skinny back then.) So here we go! Beer cheese mac and cheese!

Beer Cheese Mac and Cheese
Some crazy adaptation of the recipe on the back of the box, my mom's beer cheese recipe, and my insanity.

The Rad Market Giveaway!

I'm in love with jewelry - dainty little ornament things especially - and I love when I am able to offer up jewelry to my readers. When the Rad Market contacted me, I was really excited to try out a piece. This was made even better by the fact I get to hold a giveaway where you can choose any piece you want! I chose a simple rose gold anchor necklace which I adore. It's my first necklace in rose gold - I'm surprised by how much I love the metal color, but now I want more. Here would be my choices for you from their shop.

double trouble necklace // trio mio earrings

to infinity bracelet // ms captain necklace

So go ahead and enter today! This giveaway runs until Sunday at midnight - good luck. You must have a US shipping address to enter, by the by!

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Method Designed For Good Soaps

I am a huge fan of Method products - HUGE. I always have been - their great designs and good scents are combined with something that's always been important to me - animal friendliness. My house is cleaned by Method products for multiple reasons, the foremost being that it's safe for my pets. I am really obviously one of those crazy people about their dogs - I know it too. I'd do anything for my pets (read : I have syringe fed my guinea pigs back to health.) Anyhow, we are pretty particular with how we clean in our home. In combination with pets, Jason is actually allergic to a lot of the all-natural products because they use coconut oil or some part of coconut to cleanse. One of the few brands that is both animal friendly and naturally derived we can use is Method. So I've stuck with them. They also don't test on animals - which is super important - since as Method says, 'they believe that guinea pigs should never be used as guinea pigs.' Well, me either. So when I was contacted about these new soaps that fit everything I am all about, I knew I needed to share with you guys.

Method does collaborations every so often (like the Orla Kiely ones which I have three bottles of floating around my house), and this one really hit home with me. They are producing two new hand soaps that support the ASPCA! Not only are the bottles printed with adorable creatures ( #everywithanimals, yes?), but Method and Soap.com are teaming up to donate 15% of Method product sales on Soap.com in June to the ASPCA®, whose mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.

The two scents are both yummy, although we prefer the Botanical Garden one. Jason said he wanted to eat it, until I told him the name, and he rescinded on wanting to eat it and went with 'smells yummy' instead. That one stays in our kitchen. The Mimosa Sun scent is along the same coloring as our Orla Kiely bottle in our bathroom with double sinks and lives on my side of the bathroom now. We really like soap - can't you tell?

Personally, I buy most of my Method stuff either at Target - I had never thought about ordering Method stuff online, but buying your Method products at Soap.com you can use the code PAWPRINT at checkout to receive 20% off your purchase (AND give 15% of your Method product sales to the ASPCA). This offer is only available to first time Soap.com customers - which if you are like me, you very well will be.

There is also a photo contest going on right now - you can enter to win these soaps! Here's how!

Step 1: Take a photo of your adorable pet.
Step 2: Choose how you want to enter the contest: Facebook or Instagram –
Facebook: Find the ‘pet photo contest’ tab on Method’s Facebook page and follow the instructions on the tab for uploading your photo.
Instagram: Post your pet’s photo to your Instagram account using the hashtag #methodcutepets. You must also follow @methodhome in order to be eligible to win.

The contest will begin on June 11 and end June 30. Method will select one winner each week to receive the two “designed for good” soaps and a $50 gift card to Soap[dot]com. NOTE: Only residents of the US and Canada (excluding Quebec) are eligible to win.

So will you be buying this special set or at least ordering some Method products? I'm ordering myself some laundry soap and dishwashing liquid (you can see we are running low in that one photo) Go here to buy now!

This post was sponsored by Method. This indicates I received a product in exchange for review, although the opinions and ideas expressed are my own. For more information - read the disclosure of this blog.

So You're Still Doing That?

I adore my pup, but there are those times where I wish he were an abnormal dog. And by that, I mean, I wish he were some super intelligent dog that didn't want to eat poop. Want to know what the challenge of this day was? Teemo versus the goose poop. I love dogs, and my might-be-dumb corgi mix especially, but there are some normal traits I could do without! Still, despite all the trouble, he still manages to do pretty well with distractions. I kind of hoped he would flop into the water, but one thing he doesn't really do is swim. I mean, who could swim with a giant overbite anyway?

Jen from Made in Minch sent me over the nicest care package - it arrived on my last day of my previous job and just felt like the best timing ever. This little bow came in it, along with the best scarf ever (I'm tempted to wear it all the time to work to keep me warm). The bow went perfectly with this dress and stayed in my hair all day (so much I forgot about it and fell asleep with it on).

denim jacket :: mossimo remixed

bandana print dress :: anthropologie remixed

belt :: target remixed

hydrangea heels :: seychelles remixed

all typed up clyde bag :: kate spade remixed

necklace :: via noto remixed

hairbow :: gift from made in minch

mrs earrings :: kate spade remixed

watch :: marc by marc jacobs remixed

teemo's collar & lead :: the mod dog

Sponsor Spotlight

cucumber rose gin & tonic // the dream of the 90s

I couldn't pick one favorite post from Amanda. Hell, I could barely even pick two. If these two images from the posts I chose don't get you, go visit Amanda K By The Bay. I promise you by the first page you'll be in love.

shopping is my cardio DIY tee 

Mandy of Miss Indie creates a tee from my favorite TV star ever (Mindy Kaling)!

blue seas bracelet // fashion Fridays : playing dress up
a pleasant pause // grandma couch & a beagle // silver molecule necklace

I adore the bracelet from the Rad Market - and the silver molecule necklace also reminds me of honeycomb! Plus, outfits from a few of my favorite girls - Jen, Ashley, and Jessi!

girly lumberjack // thoughts on careers // downtown // lazy hazy summer holidays

cooperative // anchors aweigh // i'm free to be me // let them eat cake

Everything here relates to something I'm craving right now. From Tessa of Suburgatory's girly lumberjack style on Megan to Chloe's dress simply making me want more cupcakes - there's a lot of inspiration in here this month. All, Marisa has the cutest son, and I can't wait to see the next one soon!

A Penny For Thought

Memorial day was a rather lazy day for us. We slept in as much as possible with the dogs waking up before 6AM, enjoyed a bonfire (although it did get chilly and I was wrapped in a blanket most of the day), and ate some really yummy grilled foods. We took some time before a visit to the grocery store to nab up supplies for outfit photos. I'm really lucky our friends are patient and simply watch me do something relatively strange in public and act like it's normal. 

I adore this little rose gold anchor necklace! The Rad Market sent it over to me - it's my first rose gold colored piece and I'm really liking how it styles. Keep an eye out for a special surprise from them in a few days :D

sweater :: target remixed

esme and the laneway dress :: modcloth remixed

penny loafers :: g.h. bass

necklace :: c/o the rad market

all typed up clyde satchel :: kate spade remixed

mrs earrings :: kate spade remixed

headband :: anthropologie remixed

anchor bracelet & ring :: modcloth (gift)