Yesterday while sitting on the swing in the backyard looking at the ice, enjoying the ray of sunshine poking through, Mom and I decided to head up to Marquette for a night of dinner and shopping.

We went to the Portside Inn for dinner.. lights, why you gotta be so orange?
But the cheese stuff that came with the breadsticks? I die.
We walked around downtown a little bit.
And had dessert at Babycakes ♥
Carrot cake… yes.
The shopping was pretty successful too – I got these skinny sweatpants I have been wanting forever and some new staging stuff!
As for some other life updates…
I got a haircut! Much needed and the hairs feel so healthy.
My new cookbooks came in the mail! I can’t wait to start cooking with them. Although what usually happens is I get so caught up in looking at them I run out of time to actually make something and just end up eating something already in the fridge
And finally…
I’m so excited to announce my partnering with Larabar! This year I was selected to be an ambassador and I couldn’t be more excited. I absolutely love all of their values and how simple their ingredients are! I guess I won’t have to make my homemade Larabars for some time since I’ve got this stash
That’s about all I’ve got for now! I may have a post up tomorrow, but if I don’t, I hope everyone has a lovely Easter!! I’m thinking mine will involve some brunch, egg hunting, dinner, and family time. Talk to you guys soon!
Congratulations on your partnership with Larabar
The haircut looks awesome!
I’m celebrating Easter with the family – after running the half marathon tomorrow
AHHH I am so excited for you!!! I can’t wait to hear all about it! Good luck girl!
Now you can enjoy the Portside Cheese Dip from the comfort of your own home. It is sooooo good. Enjoy!
http://www.food.com/recipe/portside-cheese-dip-384742?soc=socialsharingfb
Um… I don’t think I should have that recipe. lol
thank you!!
LovE LOVE LOVE the photos of Marquette, thanks – I can feel the crisp clean air off the lake as I read. YUM!!Babycakes!! miss their lattes so much – IMO the BEST in the country. Seeking a replacement but no success as yet. Thanks for a visit ‘home’
I want to try one of their lattes! And their kale caesar salad. And basically everything
I love Babycakes!
I am so envious of all those LARABARS! Care to share some?
Haha! Not right now
but maybe a giveaway sometime in the future!!
Sounds like a wonderful day! And I love those skinny sweatpants – I seriously want some too
Ahh I am in love! They are SO comfy!
I absolutely LOVE seeing a bit more behind your daily life and living vicariously through you through your photos ;). I actually have those exact milk bottles! Dod you get them at World Market? And allll those bars!! Swooning!
TJ Maxx!! Obsessed with all of their food/props/clothes
Right?! Still a little bit in shock!
Love the haircut
Thanks!!
There’s no better feeling than a fresh haircut!!! I only get my hair cut about twice per year so by the time I actually go, I’m really needing a cut! My favorite pizza topping is definitely mushrooms. I love them!
P.S. If you hop over to my blog today, I nominated you for the Liebster Award!
Mushrooms, yes <3 my favorite too!
Thank you so much Sam!! That made my day
Love your hair cut! You can really tell the difference! I always love getting a good trim. It makes my hair feel so good and less “straggley,” as I like to call it haha. I love looking at cookbooks, too! I check them out from the library sometimes, and by the time they’re due again, I usually just get through looking at them!
It looks like you had a fun evening with your mom! My favorite pizza toppings are mushrooms and tomatoes!
Have you ever read Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist? I think you’d really like it! It’s sort of a story with recipes sprinkled through – one of my favorite books.
Thanks Allie! I hope you’re doing well!