Spring Photoshoot

I am very excited to finally be able to show these pictures!  I found out about this fabulous photographer when my friend Tanisha was planning her wedding.  She showed me her work and I fell in love with it.  I decided that if I was ever going to get some pictures taken in GA, it would be by her.  She offered a special deal last Black Friday and I snatched up one of the gift certificates.  Kevin and I took our pictures this April.  Since we never got our engagement pictures from our wedding photog (long story), it was nice to finally have something lovey-dovey to frame. 

Cheers!

All photography by Expressions by Brandy 

Beer and Flamingos

Last weekend I drove back to MI to celebrate Kiki and Jen's upcoming wedding.  It was a full day of shenanigans with a bridal shower during the day and a bar crawl at night for a bachelorette party, all in the fun city of Grand Rapids.  If you are ever in GR, I highly suggest a tapas dinner at San Chez followed by drinks at one of the many breweries.  End the night with singing and dancing at Mojos piano bar. 

Congrats Kiki and Jen!  Love you tons and can't wait til your big day in July!

Cheers!

The Brides

Lys and Lo trying something new at Grand Rapids Brewery

Glitter bombed.  This happened a lot that night.

Random:  giant wild turkeys at the apartment complex

Doody Head?

We FINALLY got a Five Below down here.  I fell in love with this store when my BFF took me to it in MI last year.  Everything in it $5 or less.  My best purchases have been $5 rain boots and dog beds and $3 Sally Hanson nail stickers, which retail in other stores for 10 bucks.  All the parents out there, they have great selection of toys.

Speaking of toys, while I was browsing the board game section, I came across this:

Yup.  That would be a game where to try to catch cloth piles of poop onto your head (it sticks to the Velcro).  I'm sure this is probably really fun at drunk college parties...

Cheers!

Happy Mother's Day!

To all the moms out there, we at the Kendi Haus hope you have a great day!  For the seasoned moms, may today bring appreciation for all the years of hard work, love and advice.  For the new moms, may you enjoy some rest and relaxation and snuggles from your minis.  :)

xoxo,
Haus of Kendi

Thrifty Tip #10 - Garlic Bread

I love Texas Toast.  I love to pile my pasta on top of it and eat it.  But I don't like how much it costs.  Here is a trick my mom taught me years ago, and my BFF Kimmy just reminded me of.

Quick and Easy Garlic Bread

Get a slice of bread, any bread.  I've used hamburger buns, hot dog buns, and end pieces of bread.  Get some tub butter and put it in a bowl.  Add some garlic powder and pizza seasoning (I use Penzey's Pizza Seasoning) or Italian seasonings.  Spread it on the bread and bake at 450 until golden brown.  We put ours right on our pizza stone.  That's it.  Easy peasy!

Cheers!

Tiona's 420 Wedding

I made it through the first of two weddings I have this year!  Tiona's 420 wedding was gorgeous.  She looked amazing and I had so much fun meeting her friends from college. My best friend Kimmy was a bridesmaid too so we got to do all the fun "wedding beautification" together.  Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Hayes!

Cheers!   

All ready for the wedding!

The beautiful bride

I love this shot.  The MOB and MOG holding hands while praying

Friends for 15 years...

Heelllooo Kimmyyy...

 

Hoochie Mama tradition

 

The cake

 

Energy Balls

My Dad turned us on to this VERY simple recipe when we were home a while ago.  We call them energy balls.  They are all over pinterest and are the easiest, most filling snack I have ever had.  And they don't taste like you're being good, which is always a plus.  I highly recommend making a batch.  I grab two for breakfast as I'm running out the door and they hold me over until lunch.  And bonus: they are totally customizable.  :)  Here's the recipe we use. 

Cheers!

Energy Balls

1 cup dry oatmeal (oats)
2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla

Toast coconut flakes in a small pan at medium heat on stove top.  Keep moving the flakes around so they don't get burned.  Mix all ingredients in a bowl.  I try to put the chocolate chips on the bottom so the coconut doesn't melt them until I stir everything in.  Let it sit in the fridge for a bit to harden up.  Make into balls.  Store in the fridge.

If you don't like chocolate, try dried fruit or nuts.  And you can make these without including the flaxseed if you want.