Ain't Nobody Got Time for That!

As my pregnancy progresses, I can't help but notice how easily irritated I've become with people.  In an effort to channel this irritation into something constructive - that will also keep me from hurting people - I've decided to start a weekly (or as I can remember it) "Ain't Nobody Got Time for That!" post. 

This Week's Top Five

1.  Jessica Simpson's baby bump terrifies me. Why does it look like that?  Why is her belly button so weird? Even more so, why does she keep taking pictures of it!  Ewwwww!

2.  Registering for baby stuff at Wal-Mart is like voluntarily hitting your thumb with a hammer - especially if you're registering at the Lookout Valley Wal-Mart.  First, their registry printer is broken, so you  have to walk back to electronics to get your registry ID printed. Second, you have to leave your driver's license with the registry associate while you use the scanner.  Apparently, some idiots have stolen the scanner before making the rest of us  leave our identification with some random Wal-Mart employee. Third, half the stuff you actually go to register for is out of stock.  Normally, I would've registered at Target, but my mom - with her cute little face - asked me to register at Wal-Mart instead. It's a good thing I love that woman.

3.  Why is Kristen Stewart allergic to showers?

4.  Taco Bell employees smoke too much pot. They're also not funny and suck at making tacos. 

5. The new Superman reboot will not feature kryptonite.  I'm sorry, what? The writers thought it was too outdated. How does a main plot device used since Superman's inception become too outdated? Idiots.

Baby Shower Chic: An Obsession with Maternity Fashion

As most of you know, I'm obsessed with clothes, shoes, jewelry, bags....really anything I can wear. Even though I'm pregnant, this hasn't changed. It's just become more challenging.  Sure, there are stores dedicated to maternity fashion. Places like Motherhood are great, but they're a bit pricey, especially since you're buying the clothes to only where for a few months.

After realizing I would have to get an entirely new wardrobe, I started looking for alternatives to traditional maternity fashion.  I'm not going to lie. A lot of my clothes, especially my pants, are from Motherhood. Their outlets have ridiculous sales.  The rest of my clothes are from Old Navy. Why Old Navy?

1. My BFF gave me all of her maternity clothes - most of which were Old Navy.  The t-shirts are ridiculously amazing, so I had to buy more.
2. It's cheap.
3. It's trendy, yet classic.

I've been able to get tunics, dresses, t-shirts, and leggings. (The leggings are my favorite. I wear them all the time - to the point that my co-workers are probably wondering if I own anything else to wear.) The only downside is that I have to purchase everything online because my local store doesn't carry maternity.  The upside is that Old Navy has online only sales all the time, so everything I've purchased has been on sale.

At 21 weeks, I've already starting browsing the site for my baby shower outfit.  Have I registered or started work on the nursery? No.  Have I already put together several outfit choices for the shower? Yes.  Priorities out of order? Maybe.  Below are a few of my favorites.  Note, not all of the accessories are from Old Navy, but they're still affordable!

Maternity Sweet by rhiannonyork featuring a white pearl necklace

Nautical Maternity by rhiannonyork featuring a betsey-johnson

Keeping It Cool Maternity by rhiannonyork featuring hand crafted jewelry

Oh hey, I totally forgot I had a blog.

My last blog was January 2012. To tell you the truth, I kind of forgot this page existed. I could say I've been super busy and haven't had time to post anything, but we all know I've just been watching New Girl and laughing at gifs on Tumblr.

I'm kind of picking an awkward time to revive posting.  In about 4 months (140 days to be exact), I'm going to be a mommy. Pregnancy brain has fully set in, and I can barely remember anything...so adding "remember to post to your blog" to the list definitely makes sense.

So, why have I come back?  To post about being pregnant of course!  Yes, I'll still post about food and fashion. I mean...my life does revolve around the two.  The new posts will just have a slight maternal theme.

Why should you be excited about this?

1. Posting here means I won't be filling your Facebook Newsfeeds with crazy pregnant lady posts.
2. This is the only place you'll see bump pics. I hate them and wish they didn't exist, but I feel like I'll want to look back and see bump progress one day - so they're still going to happen.
3. Blogger lets me use gifs. We all love gifs. Think of the kitten pictures!

So, stay tuned!

Yummy Cream Cheese Pound Cake

I know I've said this a million times, but Pinterest is amazing. So many recipes! So little time!

I found the below recipe on a fellow Pinterester's board. Finally got to make it this morning, and it is delicious.

I didn't have an old school bunt pan, so it turned out a little weird looking - but man oh man is it tasty! My Grandma Pauline would be proud!

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups butter, softened at room temp
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened at room temp
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Combine softened butter and cream cheese in a mixer. Beat until smooth. Slowly add sugar, and beat until smooth again. Add your eggs in one at a time so they mix thoroughly. After this, you're going to sift your flour and mix it with the salt. Add your flour/salt combo to the mix slowly. Lastly, add in the vanilla and beat until smooth.

You'll need a 10" bunt pan. Turn your oven to 300°. Once preheated, you'll baked for 1 hour 40 minutes. Cool on a baking rack for 15 minutes.

It's super easy and super yummy! Enjoy!

PS-This is my first blog from my Blogger app on my iPhone! I'm do glad Blogger finally got an app!!!

Book of the Month Club

I love my Kindle (and my super cute Kate Spade Kindle cover), but my Kindle probably doesn't love me.  One week I'm reading furiously and the next-I've forgotten where my Kindle even is.  So, one of my frivolous resolutions (frivolous because they aren't as serious as my most important resolutions) is to read a book a month. 

This really won't be hard.  I really love to read. The only thing is getting started.  It's kind of like exercise.  You're fine with it once you're doing it, but it's really hard to get off the couch.

I've already chosen my book for January - Inheritance (Book 4 of the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini). We've had it since November, and I've been dying to ready it.  However, Christmas completely took over my life, so the book stayed on the shelf. 

I have some ideas for February-December, but I would love some suggestions.  Any of  my fellow bookworms have some ideas? (FYI: I've already read the Hunger Games - and yes, they are amazing. Team PEETA!)