Hi, I'm Rachel.

A few years ago I could barely boil water.

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Determined to be a kick ass wife, I developed a love for football and learned to cook in my tiny Jersey City kitchen. I spend my days working in Manhattan, my nights and weekends chasing after a rambunctious toddler, and the hours in between cooking with my husband and feeding my TV habit...oh, and I blog about it all! 

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Friday
Oct142011

Five Things Friday

How did Friday get here so fast? I'm not complaining :) I am ready for a gorgeous Fall weekend! It's another Five Things Friday, so...here goes!

New haircut.

Last night Kimberly and I got our hair did at Bumble & Bumble. I only go for haircuts like twice a year so I splurge on a good one. Not only is this a lasting cut, but I heart the salon for its chic New York loft vibe, the floor to ceiling windows with gorgeous views.

 

Impromptu mid-week girls night with Kristen.

Shaun and Kristen's husband Ryan play basketball together, so Kristen came over to hang out! Yay!

 

Pumpkin mini-muffins + lite vanilla bean ice cream.

Kristen was so thoughtful and brought over some muffins that she had made. They really tasted just like pumpkin pie!

 

 

Finishing the Fever series.

I read like a maniac to get through these! Such a fun and easy read. Not the most well-written books I've ever read, but when I can't put a book down (or find myself up past midnight on a school night to get 'er done), I know it's worthy time spent. Side note: I have plans to revamp the book club page! I'm also on the hunt for new book reco's so send 'em my way! Oh and if you want to follow me on Goodreads, you may do so here.

 

 

Leopard print flats.

I'm on the hunt for a cute pair. I found these and can't decide if they are adorable or hideous. Any suggestions for some cute ones?

So that's what I'm digging this week! Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Questions of the Day:

What are you digging this week?

What are your plans for the weekend?

 

Reader Comments (11)

Happy Friday! I got my haircut last weekend and it was the best feeling eve:-)

October 14, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLauren at Keep It Sweet

girlfriend, you know i love you..but i'm going to have to go with hideously ugly on those shoes. but there are so many cute leopard ballet flats out there!!! keep looking!!!! :) xoxo

Found some really nice leopard print that I was going to buy. I will send link

October 14, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterSandy

So sorry I didn't go to bumble and bumble this time.

October 14, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterSandy

happy friday! looks like you had a pretty damn fabulous week. =) this weekend we're going to the wedding of a fellow food blogger, which should be lots of fun, then we're having brunch with one of my blog readers + her husband who will be in nashville this weekend. i love meeting readers, so i'm super excited for that. have a great weekend!

October 14, 2011 | Unregistered Commenteramy @ fearless homemaker

I love that picture of you! Your so pretty! Hope you have a great weekend!

October 14, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKitchen Belleicious

I splurge on haircuts too! Hair is sort of a big deal, so I don't want someone to mess it up!

October 14, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLauren

My sister used to be a hair model for Bumble and Bumble. I think she sat in front of a class to get her hair colored and cut. Of course you have to be at the mercy of the person cutting your hair, but it always looked super cute!

October 14, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterShauna

I always laugh when my girlfriend say they are "getting their hair did" Sometimes I think we'll being using that expression till we are old and gray. Big thanks to Missy Elliott for that one. ha.

October 14, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterAshley

TGIF! Love the shoes...you could definitely rock those.

October 14, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterFriendAcrosstheDesk

the salon vibe looks awesome! wow, I could get used to that. have a great week!

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