Recipe & Outfits

Firstly I'd like to share a photo from Mother's Day. It was hard to "celebrate" such a day, it being the first Mother's Day that I am mother-less. But, we focused on my grandma as much as possible. She thoroughly enjoyed her day. We got together and had a lovely lunch at my aunt's house. My aunt gave her a nice card and several nice gifts. My dad and I gave her an arrangement of fruit from Edible Arrangements and I also gave her a pretty bookmark and a gift card to a restaurant she likes. She told us over and over how much she enjoyed her day, so that is something to be happy about.

Next I have a recipe I'd like to share from Better Homes & Gardens. You can find the recipe here: Mini Meatloaves and Green Beans.

I made this last night and we all really liked it.

Ingredients:

Mixing:

Shaped into Loaves:

Ready to Eat!

And Eat We Did:

These were really tasty and I recommend them. They are not just mini meatloaves though, they are also italian-style. Would like to make regular meatloaf like this sometime too since it cooks faster.

By the way, does anyone use the Paprika app (iphone, ipad or computer) for storing their recipes? If so let me know your email address and maybe we can share recipes!!!

Also, a little bit of news. I have an interview in about an hour. I don't even know yet if I want to have a job?! LOL... but with my back doing so much better, I think I might give it a try. The extra income would be really helpful right now until my business is making me enough income in another year or two. The position is at a spa, and it's called part time concierge - it's a mix of receptionist duties with a lot of helping guests to and from their services, cleaning, stocking, phone calls etc. It would be awesome to be back in a spa environment. A good friend of mine just got hired on as a supervisor and she thought of me for filling this position. So I wasn't looking for a job, but this opportunity just came up. I don't like to ignore opportunities!!! So I am at least going for the interview and see what happens from there.

Thus, I had to go out and buy an interview outfit. I used to own slacks and jackets and such, but have never bought any since losing weight because I haven't had a reason to. Off to Lane Bryant I went to find some nice pants, a top and a jacket. This is what I came up with:

Please excuse the hair. It was really windy. This has also been ironed since then lol.  The earrings I'm wearing are the black & teal butterfly earrings Ian got me for my birthday (see last post) and they go really well with the outfit.

While I was out shopping, this whole other outfit just jumped right out at me. First I saw the dress and I just loved it, especially the shape which I know is flattering on me. But, sleeveless, BLAH... but after hunting a little I found the aqua cardigan which goes perfectly with the color aqua that shows through in the design at the bottom of the dress. Tried it on and just loved it, so then I also splurged on jewelry and pretty sandals. Again it's windy so my earrings are flying around lol...

 

Can't wait to wear this pretty outfit somewhere!!!!!

Ok, time to throw my outfit on and head to my interview. Curious how this will go.....