movies re-imagined for a different time

what if movies we were all familiar with were made in a different slice of time? peter stults of behance.net explores the possibilities...

i love this concept, don't you? see more here.

city prints

don't you love these cute city prints from albie designs? i would love to get one (or two) for little jude's room. the shop has most major cities, including washington, dc! which city/cities would you get?

now...i have a new episode of property brothers to watch (my new favorite show). do you watch it?

jude

recently, jude has been entertaining himself by plugging his own nose:

happy weekend, everyone!

let's get away: to the mountains

recently i've been craving a vacation. like, a real vacation. don't you just want to get away sometimes? maybe it's because i've been cooped up inside all winter long, or maybe it's just because i've been watching too much house hunters international. either way, the idea is tantalizing. for the next few weeks, i'll be posting different vacation inspiration. today, it's to the mountains. steve and i are both itching for warm weather so we can get outside and up into the mountains. we even got hiking boots! yeah. utah is ideal for hiking, camping, and outdoor activities, so we don't want to look back on our time here and think, "wow, i spent  five years in utah, and watched house hunters the whole time." know what i mean?

can't you smell the campfire, and the musty smell of the inside of the tent? are you a camper, or not so much?

images via the beautiful blog, oh pionner. the one of the tetons is my brother and i at string lake - taken by my dad

dinner + a movie: soup + scoop

do you guys remember the tv show, dinner and a movie? well, i'd like to do my own version here on elise navidad! it's pretty simple: i share a delicious dinner recipe and then a movie to watch after (or during) dinner!

read the recipes and movie info after the jump!

ch-ch-changes

hey guys! today i'm working on giving elise navidad a face lift! can't wait to show you when i'm done! happy wednesday!

image via oh pioneer

a few last-minute surprises

it's not too late to surprise your loved one with one more special little gift this valentine's day! here are some ideas to help you go above and beyond before you call it a night!

for her:

a love note a handwritten note on loose leaf telling her how much she means to you beats a store bought card every time.

breakfast for dinner chocolate chip pancakes, sizzling bacon, and heart-shaped eggs! breakfast for dinner is my all-time favorite (and so easy and cheap!) wouldn't this be a fun break from the traditional candle-lit dinner?

flowers every girl likes flowers regardless of what she tells you. rather than a dozen roses, pick up a single rose this year, or a pretty and unique arrangement like this one.

perfume a great way to help your love feel pretty and feminine. try chanel no. 5. sweet, elegant and classic. you can find it at most department stores.

a clean house if she came home to sparkling counter tops, a vacuumed living room, or freshly laundered towels, you win.

for him:

heart-shaped pizza make your own, or pick up a take 'n bake. who doesn't love pizza?

a head rub as far as i know, head rubs are loved by all males. not into it? pick up the invigorating tea tree shampoo that's like a minty head rub every time he showers. available at target and walmart.

the zombie survival guide complete protection from the living dead. steve needs this. pick it up at barnes and noble or walmart.

slippers these aren't just any slippers. they're memory foam slippers that not only keep his feet comfortable all day and night, but regulate temperature, so that they're never too hot or too cold. awesome. find them at bed bath & beyond.

a framed picture of you for his desk or office so he can think of you at work. and so female co-workers get the hint.

love countdown: ten romantic movies

today, i'd love to hear what some of your favorite romantic movies are! here are mine, just for fun, and in no particular order...

love countdown: your love language

today i want to talk about your love language. have you ever read the book the five love languages by gary chapman? sounds a little cheesy, i know. when steve and i were dating, every time he would tease me, or i would say something mean sarcastically, but secretly mean it (please, you know you do it, too), my roommate would say, "guys...i don't think that's one of the five love languages!" we had no clue what she was talking about, until she explained that it was a book that she had to read for a marriage & family class. well, she got us the book as a wedding gift as sort of a joke, and it's been sitting on a book shelf ever since. well, the other night, i was perusing our bookshelf for a good read when i spotted it. intrigued (and missing said roommate), i opened it, began reading, and actually found it helpful. i normally steer clear of books of that sort, but this one's not terrible. it's mostly common sense information, that we [should] already know, but never hurts to hear. chapman says that we each have our own primary love language, and learning to speak our spouse's love language is important in maintaining a relationship. the five love languages include words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, physical touch, and acts of service. do you know what your love language is? do you know what your spouse's is? (it's okay, i don't expect you to tell me...just something to think about).

Walgreens

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey everyone! Today I want to sort of switch gears from the norm and talk about something a little different. That something would be Walgreens! After I had Jude, the nurse at the hospital asked me what pharmacy I use. I had never needed to get prescriptions filled before, so I didn't really have a pharmacy. A Walgreens had just been built here in Logan, so I told the nurse that was my pharmacy, and I'm glad I did. They have been really great about getting our prescriptions filled on time, or reminding us to pick them up. That's why I wanted to let you all know that right now, Walgreens is offering a special discount on annual membership for its Prescriptions Savings Club: Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens. For $35 a year, a family membership covers everyone in your immediate family, including a spouse, dependents 22 and younger and pets. Plus, when you join, you receive discount prices on your prescriptions. An individual membership is only $20 a year. You also save on more than 8,000 brand-name and all generic medications, as well as flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizers and diabetic supplies. Plus, you get bonuses when you purchase Walgreens brand products and photofinishing services. Not bad.

 

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love countdown: soulmates

 

happy thursday, everyone! i've decided to count down to valentine's day with five posts about...love! so to start things off, i want to talk about soul mates. first, what is your definition of a soul mate? your other half? the one and only person in the world meant for you? and secondly, do you believe in them? i'll tell you my take on soul mates after the jump!

click below to read more

valentine's tea

valentine's day is six days away! do you have any plans? have you sent out your valentines? my step-mom introduced my sisters and i to something that she did with her daughters, called cupid's tea. a few weeks before valentine's day, she would gather lots of craft supplies, and prepare a tea party complete with heart-shaped sandwiches, gourmet hot cocoa, and tea cookies. you enjoy a delicious valentine's tea, and when you're done eating, you make homemade valentines for all your loved ones! what a great way to celebrate the holiday, and get all of your valentines done, right? i feel like this would still be fun as an adult though, don't you? i would love to get together with my sisters or girlfriends and have a grown-up version of cupid's tea. so, here's some inspiration for hosting your own vanetine's tea:

tea supplies

anthropologie dress | snow white teapot | heart-shaped cookie cutter | valentine's confetti | cake topper | dotted cupcake liners | polka dot goody bags | colorblocked baguette board

valentine supplies

heart stationary | heart picks | glitter | printable scrabble valentine (free! via oh happy day)

kids + airports

a few weeks ago, we talked about traveling with a baby. i was so thankful for all of your tips, and jude did really well on the airplane. on the four hour flight to DC, he slept for half the flight, and when he woke up, we were able to entertain him pretty well. on the way back to SLC, he slept the entire way back! it was heavenly. i got to watch episodes of parks&rec and frasier the whole time! the hardest part about traveling with jude was definitely the time we spent in the actual airport...

read more after the jump (click below)

exam fail

steve has his first exam of the semester today, and i happened to come across these crazy exam answers this morning. some of them are stupid (ok, they all are), but it made me laugh. and i love that someone got +2 for naming a tooth chompy...?!

p.s. star wars test

via 9gag and math fail

diy kids art

hey everyone! i'm working on a gallery wall for little jude's room, and yesterday, i experimented and made some art for it! i'm actually pretty pleased with the way it turned out. it's not perfect, but it's a lot better than some of my other artistic experiments (...you don't even want to know). mostly, i'm just proud of myself for trying it, and finishing it.

i'd love to show you how i did it after the jump...

parenthood post: home schooling

hey everyone! for today's parenthood post, i'd love to get your take on home schooling...

clean: daily tidy-up rountine

hey everyone! one of my resolutions this year was to be more organized and keep up with the house cleaning a little more efficiently. after a few weeks, i think i've nailed down a pretty good system, and i'd love to share it with you!

i've created daily weekly, monthly, and seasonal lists/tips! but today i'm going to share my daily tidy-up routine. i do most of it right after jude goes to bed, and it only takes me about twenty minutes. it's really simple, but it's made the biggest difference! life is so much better when you wake up to a clean house!

see my tips after the jump! (click below)

typoclate

with valentine's day less than a month away, i have chocolate on the brain (also, it seems like everyone i follow on pinterest has been pinning ridiculously delicious-looking chocolate recipes, and it's doing nothing to help me with my no junk food plan this month). anyway, chocolate and type have been pairing up recently, and i like it. instead of picking up a heart-shaped box of russel stover for your loves this year, why not choose one of these wordy options below...

i love interesting typography, and new ways to use it (especially when it involves chocolate). my favorite is the chocolate scrabble!

image info: dynamo blog, oh happy day, mary & matt, behance, typography.com, lucinda ireland, ask alexia, chocolate 'w' cake

weekend reads

well, everyone, we made it through another first week of school. i'll be honest, this week has been rough. i'm not sure why...maybe because jude is teething again, maybe because school started back up, maybe because the temperatures have plummeted, or maybe because the three of us are still sick. we've been passing some bug around for the past two weeks, and just can't seem to shake it. it's frustrating to say the least. but it's the weekend now! and i don't know what we're going to do, but it won't be school or work related! i'm looking forward to settling in on the couch and catching up on some reading. blog reading that is. i follow dozens of blogs, and today i'd like to share with you three of my favorites that you can browse through if you get some downtime this weekend!

1. a cup of jo

joanna is a magazine writer and blogger living in NYC. her blog covers everything from motherhood to travel, life in NYC, relationships, and food. she's a talented writer, and all of her posts are interesting and creative.

2. this is glamorous

i discovered this blog about a year ago, and fell in love. this is glamorous is...glamorous. roseline's posts are dreamy and poetic. the only negative is that after i browse it, i feel extremely under-dressed.

3. me and alice

susanne lives in sweden with her family, and shares gorgeous photos of her scandinavian home with her readers. her posts are sweet and simple, and you can't help but like her.

happy reading, and have a refreshing january weekend! what are some of your favorite blogs? i'd love to know (and add a few more to my own reading list)!

hair: long vs. short

if you know me, you know that long hair suits me best. it's taken me numerous bad haircuts to learn that. in fact, my hair is almost at the length i want it, after chopping it off during my second trimester of pregnancy (it doesn't help that my hair grows slower than cold tar running up a hill). but sometimes i look at girls with short hair, and i get a crazy desire to chop it all off! but all i have to do is pull out my seventh grade yearbook picture and that thought vanishes in an instant. some people can pull off short hair. i cant.

long

short

so, which do you prefer? long or short? what's the shortest haircut you've ever gotten? have you ever grown your hair out so long you could sit on it?! i'd love to know!


all images found on pinterest