So much good food to share with you this morning!
Starting with…last night’s dinner.
Oh man. These Chicken Parmesan Burgers. They’re just…so…I don’t even have the words.
For some reason, this batch of burgers seemed much larger than the last ones, but I have no idea how that could be possible since it was the same exact ingredients.
Hey…whatever. More for me!
To round out the meal, I quickly steamed some fresh broccoli in the microwave and had that along with a few french fries that I cooked up in the oven.
Delicious.
We ate dinner a bit earlier than usual since Jay had to head out for the evening, so by the time 8:30ish rolled around, I was in need of a little dessert.
Two scoops of caramel swirl ice cream, topped wiiiiith…can you tell?
*****
Breakfast
I was up ‘n at ‘em nice and early this morning, but I’ll be honest and say that my bed sounds SO much more appealing right now. I. need. to. go. to. bed. early. tonight. and. stay. away. from. the. Olympics.
It’s actually mornings like today where I wish that the caffeine in my morning coffee had even the tiniest effect on me…I could use a little caffeine jolt right now!
So waffles was the name of the game today…one topped with almond butter, one with peanut butter, both with banana slices, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
Both equally delicious.
This morning, I’m headed to the gym to train a client and then I’m attempting a trip to good ‘ol Target to try and find myself some new curtains for our living room window. Seriously, I think curtains has to be one of the worst things ever to have to buy. Why are they so flippin’ expensive?!?
Wish me luck!
Question for the Morning:
What are your favorite stores/websites to find stuff to decorate your home? (I need some ideas…that hopefully won’t break the bank!)
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Those burgers look so good! Better than a restaurant! :)
My favorite place to look for home items is Home Goods. You can find so many cute items for a decent price there.
Jenny says
Going to have to agree with Home Goods here! It’s amazing
Danielle@cleanfoodcreativefitness says
Good luck with the target trip today!!! That dinner looks fantastic! Going to have to check out that recipe!
Lauren says
Okay I think it’s time to make these burgers. :) I drool every time.
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
I turn to Pinterest, the HGTV site, Martha Stewart online, and BHG.com for inspiration. Then I like to go to Michael’s or Home Goods to recreate the looks for less money. You can also find lots of great decorations online at Overstock.com and Etsy. Ebay is another great resource!
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because says
TOPPED WITH CAT COOKIES. Those things are like crack!
Chelcie @ Chelcie's Food Files says
Gah your ice cream bowl looks amazing!
Kim@hingryhealthygirl says
Those burgers look fabulous. I’m sooooo with you on the Olympics! I’ve always had pretty good luck at Pier 1 Imports.
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
I’m not sure what stores you have around there, but I LOVE Hobby Lobby for home decor. It’s not crazy expensive either. There’s also this other place that (I believe) is Utah local called Tai Pan. AMAZING. You have to come visit me so we can go together because you’d be in heaven. ;) Target and Ross are others that I look at when I’m not wanting to spend a lot.
Courtney says
We actually do have a Hobby Lobby but I’ve never been in it. I never realized they had home decor…then again, who knows what I thought they had ;)
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I always find that whenever I’m looking for something in particular, I can NEVER find it!!!
Elaine says
Overstock.com is my go-to website for finding great deals on household items. Usually I’ll do some initial research to find out which brands/products I’m looking to buy, then search for those on Overstock.com. My most recent purchase are my new 100% Egyptian Cotton sheets. I got them for less than $100! I love me some good deals. :)
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
Those burgers look amazing! Try overstock.com for nice curtains.
Katherine @ The Fit Lady Sings says
Cat cookies!!! So addictive!
I love HomeGoods and checking out thrift stores for cheap finds for my apartment. Also, flash sale sites like Rue La La and HauteLook will often have home sales! Good luck!
Yellow Haired Girl says
I always drool a little bit when you blog about those burgers. I REALLY need to make them!
Courtney says
Hahaha, dooooooo itt! ;)
Sandy Vanhoey says
These are yummy and very delectable foods. I can eat a lot of these.
Danielle says
Check Boscovs for curtains! AMAZING prices!
Courtney says
Ahhhh, why didn’t I think of that?!?! Haha, thanks Danielle! :)
Alex @ Healthy Life Happy Wife says
Ikea has cute, cheap decorations/mirrors/rugs & you can find so much on etsy.com!
Danica @ It's Progression says
I actually can’t tell what’s on your ice cream haha
We like to shop at IKEA –it’s cheap and looks good if you find the right things–but I know you already shop there! :) Target usually has nice things plus hobby lobby, I’ve heard overstock.com does too but I haven’t really shopped on that site before…
Mary Beth says
We just went through the same thing getting curtains for our place! Check the Target website, I was able to get a buy one get one half off coupon on there for their Home brand which made it a little more reasonable. :)
Rachel says
I always look at Target haha Love their stuff
Steph says
JCPenny actually has a good variety of curtains online. And now I want some PB and Banana waffles :)
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says
Homegoods or Target! I also try to buy giftcards on eBay because you can usually get them a bit cheaper than their actual value.
Courtney says
Oooo, that’s genius!
Claire says
HomeGoods! I LOVE that store and they always have a lot of really cute, inexpensive stuff there. TJ Maxx and Marshall’s sometimes do to, but it’s usually hit or miss with them. Check out HomeGoods! Their stuff is usually marked down too, so you’ll be sure to find a good deal!
Allison @ Running Through Red Lights says
I’m a huge fan of Pier 1, Hobby Lobby, Target, and Home Goods for home decor shopping. I also like to browse Etsy for eclectic items.
Those chicken burgers look delicious! I’m going to have to remember those for next week when I’m scrounging for a quick meal to make.
Julie says
Hellooooooo cats cookies! :-) Everything looks delicious! Hope Target goes well. I’d suggest Home Goods, too, but the prices are about the same as Target. Good luck!
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
Target! Although, I can even spend way too much money there if I want to…
Courtney says
Ughh…ain’t THAT the truth! ;)
Brittany @ ReadRunRepeat says
I need to try those burgers!! I want my house to look like Pottery Barn.. but that’s totally not affordable. I like Home Goods, BedBath&Beyond, Kirklands, and Target! I HATE buying curtains. There is curtains that I want for my dining room at Lowe’s, but they are so expensive that i haven’t gotten them yet!!!
Angela @ Health, Happiness, & Harmony says
Target, Home Goods, and Christmas Tree Shop! They are great products for discount prices. :)
krystal@coffeecardiogoddess says
I got my curtains from target. They are super cute and were 50 bucks. I’m not sure if thats exspensive in your opinion, but I think they were worth it! Target has a great selection. Walmart sucks dont waste your time.
Courtney says
Compared to what I’ve been seeing, 50 bucks is a STEAL!
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud says
Home Goods or World Market! Cheaper versions of Pier 1 :)
Alysia @ Slim Sanity says
I go to Target most of the time! Kohl’s has some good stuff too, and you can usually find a lot of sales there
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie says
I need to try those burgers! The olympics are killing me on sleep too!
Laurel says
I buy all of my curtains at Boscov’s! They have great prices and are pretty well made.
Laura Lea says
OMG droool cats cookies on ice cream!!! Pure genius. I plan to sprinkle a Delta biscoff cookie on my ice cream tonight that I pilfered during my last flight :).
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
Definitely have a massive ice cream craving now. Pretty sure there’s some tucked in the freezer, actually :-)
Candice says
Yum! i want the burger now…
i always find good decorations at TJ maxx!
TheBloggersBrother says
I made burgers last night too. From the bottom of my bun to the top of my bun, no lie, it was 8″ high. So good, I loved it
Khushboo says
Your dinner looks SO good. Have you ever tried venison burgers? I had one for dinner last night and it’s hands down my favourite burger meat now!
Nicole says
I love Home Goods, it is def a favorite in my household. Amazon is also great, but only if you have something specific in mind. Other favorites – Kirklands, Home Decorators Collection (online), Ikea and I’ve heard awesome things about World Market too, but there aren’t any in the northeast. Next time I’m in the DC area, I most definitely plan on hitting one up!
kristin says
bed bath and beyond – exp there clearance section
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
I love those chicken parmesan burgers, too! Thank you again for the recipe … it’s awesome!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
I saw a great tip on Pinterest… it suggested buying SHOWER curtains somewhere like Target, then hanging them using ribbon.
Bek @ Crave says
Cat crackers?! Haha!
Susie says
Ballard designs is a fantastic site, prices vary. Also world market, west elm, home goods, and z gallery!
Nicole says
A week out of town and I’m getting caught up on my blogs!
Here’s one that I’ve ordered everything from Christmas Stockings to bookshelves from….great prices and nice designs. They even ship to you!
http://www.homedecorators.com/
BEcca says
Love love LOVE these burgers!!! I tried them last week, and just made a double batch to go on the grill for supper tonight! :) Thanks for the great idea. Chicken Parm is my FAV meal!