What I Wore:Wednesday

I hadn't been to Dress Barn in quite awhile so while my mom is here we decided to see what great deals they had going on. I am so glad we did! I got this beautiful top which was already on clearance at 50% off for another 25% off at check out. I love it! I also bought a denim jacket and another dressier style top. I am sure I will be posting WIW photos before long! I paid less than $50 for all 3 pieces. My mom got some really good bargains as well.


My shorts are my fav Gloria Vanderbilt shorts from Kohl's that I wear quite often.


I do have new shoes! They are so pretty - black Italian Shoemakers sandals and they have a single strip of leopard print on the top. I bought these at Marshall's. If you keep up with me at all then you know I love Italian Shoemakers brand and have quite a few pair. They are just so comfortable! They have just enough wedge heel to make them a little more dressy and still be comfy, too.


Linking up to The Pleated Poppy

OOTD Tuesday - STAAR testing week

We are doing state testing this week so of course I will be dressing the part.

Today I am wearing another bling-y Tee with Bobcats in gold, black and clear rhinestones on a black tee shirt with a denim Polo skirt. I am wearing my comfy broken in - broke down black Italian Shoemakers sandels that I love so much. They are starting to peel, but I will be wearing them til they fall completely apart!

My Daddy's Cabbage Soup

While I was at my folks house  recently - my dad made a huge pot of cabbage soup and cornbread. When he told me that was supper, I sort of cringed inside - thinking this ain't gonna be good! Boy, was I surprised! It was to die for! Who knew? I got the recipe from him and today am making my own big batch. I can't wait for Brad to try it! Any time I can make something new that makes tons to freeze so he can have it for lunch, I am excited!

Ingredients:
cabbage (duh!)
V8 - large can
2 cans Rotel
2 can black beans
2 cans crushed tomatoes
1 bottle Italian Dressing
Sausage ( I used Kountry Boy Beef Links)

I realized I left the crushed tomatoes and 1 can of beans out of the pic - I had already started putting them in the pot when I remembered to take the pic.

Everything goes into the pot and cook until cabbage is tender. I plan to let it just simmer all day. I added a little pepper, but didn't add salt - I am thinking with the big bottle of dressing - it will be salty enough.

My dad says it is better the 2nd day - I guess Brad can verify that tomorrow when he has it for lunch!