M is for…
MIA last week. Because sometimes life takes over, whether you want it to or not.
Meatballs. Because who doesn’t want a giant meatball covered in marinara??
Manicures. Because it took me 26 years to get around to it, but I finally got one.
Menchie’s froyo. Because I should always hide my bowls of chocolate chips under a layer of strawberries and granola. Health food!
Meghan. Because apparently I have to try making a salad again.
Manager’s Specials. Because how else would I ever decide what to buy at the grocery store?
Milestones. Because I’ve owned my house for exactly one year.
I think that calls for a celebratory margarita.
ForgottenBeast 
I had to chuckle at the manager’s specials comment. Seriously, it guides my purchasing a little TOO much sometimes.
Saw Meghan’s salad post. Seriously, she has skills. (With a z?)
Congrats on home ownership!!!!
I seriously never even make a veggie shopping list anymore–I’ll meal plan AFTER I find out what’s on sale 😀
M is for mmmm to that meatball in marinara. Yum! Glad to see you back this week 🙂
That meatball is seroius! I love it. Why make lots of little things when you can make one big thing? This is why my food is never cute. That meatball is pretty cute, though. It’s got sass!
I was a little surprised when it came out–haha. I was at a restaurant and ordered the meatball appetizer…and expected something like cocktail meatballs. NOPE. Go big or go home 🙂
M for margaritas is a MUST. 🙂 Cheers!
G is for great…because it’s great to see you back :)! Congrats on your 1-year home anniversary…grownup much?
Cheers to that 🙂 Have a great week Allie, missed your posts last week! Love + Shine CourtStar
hahahahaha oh my god, I need to do that with my froyo now. Health lyfe yo.
manager’s specials are the best. i get so mad that the grocery stores I now shop at rarely have them. lame.
I’d have to say Manicure is my favorite ‘M’. I rarely get one, (I am thinking I’ve had 3 in my life) but I adore pedicures, they make me feel so put together.
Are you shitting me? It’s been a year already?! Congrats lady!
I have never ever seen managers specials at any of my grocery stores. Certainly not of awesome eats like that. You’re lucky! People clearly don’t like their vegetables. Hahaha.
When I rented on the ritzy side of town? Never saw a manager’s special either. Moved to the ghetto area? Produce (especially organic) is ALWAYS on clearance. I won’t complain, more (cheap) veggies for me 🙂
Living in the ghetto area totally has its perks. You’re part of the revolution!
Your first manicure?! Whoa girl. I’d say as a home owner you have to at least have had one. 😉
congrats on one year as a house owner!
I have NEVER had a professionally done manicure before! :O
Managers’ specials are the best. I always feel so accomplished whenever I get a good deal at the grocery store. Have a good Monday!
How do you find the manager’s specials?!?! I never see them!!! Congrats on owning your house for a full year! That is seriously amazing!!! So proud of you and happy for you. As always, your post made me smile. 🙂
I like your Monday’s and not just because I’m a part of it (although that totally rocks). I’m glad to have you back, I love your meatball (and did it just get weird in here or is that just me), manicures are great, pedicures are better, and congratulations on hitting a Mature Milestone. An entire year, now that’s impressive. You deserve Menchies and a Margarita or maybe margarita flavored menchies. Do they have that yet? Is it wrong for the kiddos? Maybe it can a special outside the menu flavor. Like you need to order it from the back room. Sorry, I’m digressing fast. Must go.
It should ALWAYS be a little weird in here (in a good way) when giant balls are involved. And now someone totally needs to cue Menchie’s in on this “secret flavor” concept–a back room with one or two adult flavors. Rum raisin froyo? Or maybe I can just add a splash of tequila to a bowl of strawberry. Although bringing a bottle of tequila to Menchie’s may be up there with “wrong for the kiddos.”
Congrats on being a home owner for a whole year! That’s awesome! 🙂 I love all your “M’s” meatballs, manicures, managers specials….all amazing! Glad you’re back! Happy Monday!
Thanks Sarah! And for your concerned comment on my last post! I never mean to go AWOL without a bit of an announcement, but then, I never plan my breaks enough to give notification, haha. Off to see what tasty creations you’ve been getting into while I’ve been away 😉
Managers specials are always a deal, I love always feel like it’s my lucky day when I get a good sale! That’s awesome that you have owned your house for a whole year, that is definitely one big accomplishment!
Absolutely yes to the meatballs!
M is for the MANY smiles I have on my face now that your no long MIA! I’ve missed you.. but I understand that life does happen =)
Haha I feel you on the manicure thing. I’ve never had one done, like ever. Like I do my own nails and stuff but never at a salon!!!
Meatballs + fro-yo? You’re a girl after my own heart 🙂 Hooray for home owning – definitely worth a margarita or two!
Congrats on the house! I dream of the day I have my own place, sadly it’s probably a long way away…
I am planning to treat myself to a manicure when I finish my exams in May, it’ll be my first one too 🙂 You’re making me jealous with the froyo!
Wow! One year already! Congrats, Allie! And Yes…you need to make a salad again!
L is for love…as in LOVE this short but definitely SWEET post! Which reminds me that I STILL have yet to have Menchies! But omg, I went to Sweet Cece’s today and had their Iced Ginger flavor swirled with Tart…SO GOOD!
Congrats on the house! I just realized I just hit my 2 year mark! Power to the home-owning single ladies! 😉