Fall Must-Haves

Who is ready for Fall? I know we are. It is our favorite time of the year for many reasons. We love the pumpkin patch, cooler weather, soups, and everything else fall comes with. I. CANT. WAIT! With that being said I have been scouting out my fall must-haves. Ya know the things you wouldn't survive fall without? Here are mine.

Leather Backpack: When the boys and I are out on an adventure picking pumpkins, heading to a game, or running crazy through the leaves the last thing I want is a purse to haul around. I need my camera, phone, keys, wallet, snacks, diapers, wipes, a cup, and a change of clothes in case someone gets dirty. Several can be found on Etsy but this exact one comes from here - in several colors.

Chunky Knit Scarf: There is nothing warmer or more comfy than a chunky knit scarf. I will take one in every color. Find several on Etsy and this exact scarf here. Old Navy had some really cute ones last year as well.

Plaid Button-Up: Yes, please. Comfy and cute. Wear it as a shirt or as a "cardigan" over another shirt. Plaid is in and I am loving it. Find this exact plaid button-up here.

Boot Socks: My boot collection is growing and so is my sock collection. Im loving these cute over the top boot socks. They add a cute little flair and fancy up the outfit. Stalk Groopdealz & Jane, as I am sure they will be selling them soon. Until then find these socks here.

Boots: Any leather boots will do in just about any color. Boots go with almost any outfit and stand up great through all the pumpkin patches and spooky houses! These Tory Burch boots are to die for though. Find them here.

Pumpkin Spice Frapp: This is the first sign of fall in my book and I can't wait to get my hands on one.  Since we moved the nearest Starbs is an hour away. The struggle. Visit your local Starbucks for some Pumpkin Spice.

Maroon Nail Polish: I am swooning over maroon for fall and have fallen in love with dark nails. Dark Purple. Dark Blue. Black. Maroon. Looooove. Find this nail polish here.

Dark Purple Leather Clutch: I'll be honest. This was a Pinterest find and I can't find the ACTUAL clutch anywhere but I am searching high and low. When the kids are away I will be carrying one. I haven't quit thinking about it since I laid my eyes on it. 

Those are my 2014 Fall Must-Haves. What are yours? Later this week I will blog about my Fall Home-Decor Must-Haves. Just as soon as I get done planning. 

xoxo

Recipe: Better Than The Ballpark Nachos

It's time for those Friday night light and Fall ball. Before we know it basketball will be in full swing and basketball is a huge deal at our house considering my husband coaches. What does all this mean? Concession food and quick dinners. We love nachos around our house, especially when they come from a concession stand. So here is a quick recipe to have before all those ball games and leave you fulling full. You can't get nachos this good at a ball game!

Ingredients:
1 pound of ground beef OR 1 rotisserie chicken (whichever you prefer - we like the chicken)
1 can of nacho cheese
1 can of refried beans
1 bag of tortilla chips
1 onion
1 tomato
1 bag of shredded lettuce
Jalapeños OR banana peppers
Sour Cream

Directions:
1. Ground Beef: Brown the beef, drain, and then set aside.
    Chicken: Shred the chicken in to bite size pieces.
2. Line pizza pan with aluminum foil and then put half of the bag of tortilla chips onto the foil.
4. Slice onion and cook in pan till translucent. Then put the onions on top of the chips.
3. Cook refried beans according to can with 1/3 cup milk. Stir well. Pour on top of chips.
4. Put ground beef or chicken on top of chips.
5. Place nachos in the oven at 350 for 7-10 minutes.
6. Heat up the nacho cheese in a pan.
7. Chop tomato and peppers.
8. Once you have taken the nachos out of the oven pour the nacho cheese on top.
9. Then put the lettuce on top and then follow up with the chopped tomato and pepper.
10. Serve with sour cream and enjoy!

Total Prep/Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4-6



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