Up All Night and Cuddles

A very dreary monday at the beach today. Frost hit late last night and no longer am I in my shorts and dresses. Mother nature has played us a cruel joke.

So jammies, Up All Night, and snuggling with the cat sounds like the perfect negotiation.
We're even.

And since this sweet fur-friend is so darn convincing I may or may not sneak in a cat nap.
Hey I'm pregnant. It's needed.
{Man, that sounds nice}

Mother's Day A Day Early

Carrot Cake Cupcake

The vegan cupcakes- they look soo mouth watering
 Perfection I tell you, freaking perfection.

Grilled Portabello Mushroom salad.

Saturday my sister and I celebrated Mother's Day.
 Personally, it doesn't matter the day you celebrate your mom.
Just shower her with love and tell her how much she means to you. That's what matters. 

We did alittle shopping at one of our favorite hot spots: rue 21. 

I just LOVE LOVE their prices and their clearance. Never been there? You need to go.

Very girly. Very chic.

Simply love.

Anyway, we were starved after shopping {naturally} and headed towards Syracuse for a Vegan lunch at the Strong Hearts Cafe.

Trying to get from Rome, NY to Syracuse to this little cafe was quite an adventure.

  My mom is a huge advocate for clean eating and Crystal {sis} had been there before. They're food was really good. I'm no vegan, but their mustard dressing on portabello mushroom salad was delish. I ordered the portabello mushroom garlic seitan sandwich and it wasn't too shabby. They make about fifty rockin milkshakes to quench your thirst. Unfortunately they were out of milkshakes yesterday, but the three of us are determined to go back and get one soon!

Enjoy the day with your special mommas out there! And all the sweet mommas to be!

Lots and Lots of Love

Preggo Mamas to Mamas Link Up #3

How far along?: 16 weeks

I couldn't believe I actually felt you this week. 
Happiness doesn't even describe the joy that exploded from my heart.
Do you know how long I've been waiting for that feeling?
Constant morning sickness. 
Constant heartburn.
Constant headaches.
Now all worth it.  


When I found out I was pregnant, I couldn't wait to find other pregnant mommas out there!

What is the Preggo Mommas to Mommas Link Up?
The Preggo Mommas to Mommas Link-Up is for all posts pregnancy, baby, birth and motherhood related. Link up your pregnancy updates, birth stories (recent or from years ago, they will help whenever they happened), birth announcements, baby milestones, tips, advice, etc.
 
This is a place to connect with other fabulous mommas and offer each other encouragement, support, and prayer as we go through this season of life together. I cannot wait to hear what you have to say!

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,

before you were born I set you apart...

Jeremiah 1:5 

This will be a weekly link up every Thursday!

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Color Inspiration: Flower

Yesterday I took some time for myself and snapped some pictures of the beauties created outside.
Nothing is more beautiful to me than God's breathtaking creations.
So humbled.
And honored.
I pray you have a warm, springy day with lots of sunshine!

Preggo Mamas to Mamas Link Up #2

How far along?: 15 weeks


When I found out I was pregnant, I couldn't wait to find other pregnant mommas out there!

What is the Preggo Mommas to Mommas Link Up?
The Preggo Mommas to Mommas Link-Up is for all posts pregnancy, baby, birth and motherhood related. Link up your pregnancy updates, birth stories (recent or from years ago, they will help whenever they happened), birth announcements, baby milestones, tips, advice, etc.
 
This is a place to connect with other fabulous mommas and offer each other encouragement, support, and prayer as we go through this season of life together. I cannot wait to hear what you have to say!

Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,

before you were born I set you apart...

Jeremiah 1:5 

This will be a weekly link up every Thursday!

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How to make a Blog Button with Grab Box in Less than 2 Minutes

There is nothing that drives me more insane than trying to figure out blogger.
Some days it'll take me less than an hour.
Other times it takes two days. 

Yes, I promise you.
Less than two minutes.
Less time than eating a sandwich. (Unless it's a HUGE sandwich) then don't listen to me. 
 
Let's get started!

For my blog buttons I use a website called Grab My Button and it's fantastic!

Before you go here, you need to choose a picture.
I editied mine in Photoshop, but you can edit your photo in Photobucket.
Upload your photo, re-size to the size you want (possibly 125x125) and throw your blog name on your button.

{keep Photobucket in a separate tab, you're going to need it soon}

Ok, Next fill out the info that you can on the Grab My Button Website. 

Fill out your Blog Title: ex. Enjoy the Countdown

Then your Blog URL: ex. http://arusticlove.blogspot.com/

Now when you get to the Image URL, go back to the Photobucket website.

Copy the "Direct Link", underneath the Image Links drop down, from Photobucket to your Image URL.

In the next section, if you're using blogger, check the box that says "textarea."

Don't change anything else, I left the defaults as is.

Scroll to the bottom, then hit the preview button. 

Copy that code.

Go back to blogger. 

Go to your text/html under Layouts.

Paste that code.

Hit save and then preview your blog.