i rarely post recipes here any more… i think all the food blogs scare me away from it.
but i made this the other night by throwing things together and it was delish!
and of course chili is not your typical spring-is-coming recipe but i always just blog what is current and THIS is happening in my house right now… 70 degrees outside or not. 🙂 Like i am literally eating a bowl of this… in my pajamas at 2:17 in the afternoon right now.
i had all of this in pantry so i threw it all together. 🙂
after you brown the ground beef you can add your onions to the beef to cook or just toss it all in one big pot.
all the ingredients.
i don’t think it’s possible to take a pretty picture of chili….
but i did clean my stove top just to take these pictures.
stir it up and let it come to a boil.
then turn down the heat to low, cover it and let it simmer for 30-45 minutes.
When the sweet potatoes are tender then it’s ready.
You can add more spice if you need it.
or more water if it’s too thick.
and if you have a packet of chili seasoning… you could use that instead.
Of course you can top it with cheese, sour cream & chips if you’d like too.
but just avocados is so good too!
Nette-Looks delicious – looking forward to try the recipe
Linda -Please don’t stop posting your recipes. My family has fallen in love with your pancake recipe. This chili recipe looks so good.
Mindy-My husband would love this. I make a black bean/ sweet potato chili often but it is a vegetarian version. I love it with cornbread (hello carbs!). I add sour cream on top but your idea of avocado sounds delicious!
Gemma-I’ve always really enjoyed your foodie/recipe posts! We always make your Apple bars in the autumn and your blueberry buckle in the summer months. Please carry on sharing 🙂
Gemma x
Kimberlee Jost -Sounds and looks GOOD!
Rachel -Well, we never got a winter, so I have been living vicariously through winter food. This looks amazing. Thank you for the recipe!
Kristin S-Oh, Meg, this looks delicious! I’m about to embark on a 28-day eating plan that is a beef-once-a-week dealio. Oy. I think the “no dairy” will be the hardest part. BUT I think I’ll try this recipe with ground chicken. Yummy!
jamie -that looks and sounds so delicious! i know i would LOVE more recipes from you! don’t let all those other food blogs keep you from sharing if that’s what you want to do! and {high five} for cleaning your stove top. not a fun task!
Julie-Looks delicious – definitely something my family will eat come the winter months..
Stephanie Wilson-Thank you so much for sharing this. I will definitely be watching and learning how I can help.
Angela-Wow. I will be watching. Thank you for sharing this.
Kelly -I had not heard of either of these books. Thanks for sharing this.
Sarah-Half the Sky just about broke my brain. I just got this one yesterday and I expect it to do the same.
Janet-Thanks for that link-I read half the Sky and also watched the series that was based on it. I don;t remember how it was originally aired, but can be streamed on Amaaon.
BeckyB-Thanks for sharing this… I will be watching. Loved Half the Sky.
Gevay -I will definitely be watching this. Thanks so much for making me aware.
Jill -Thank you for using this platform to proclaim God’s truths and fight injustice! It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day. I appreciate that you keep bringing it back around to this. (I like to read about your day to day too, though.) 🙂
Nikki-Wow. Heavy stuff. Makes me want to hug my children a little tighter ;'(
i was going through Instagram and Facebook, seeing so many posts on what they learned this year.
and their word for the year.
i felt blank.
i thought… did i learn ANY thing?
my brain was feeling like mush from the holiday crazy schedule.
then i looked through these photos.
i see love.
and being loved.
color.
life.
dreams.
strength.
JOY.
courage.
creativity.
focus.
change.
FUN.
this year i found out how to love my kids deeper than i ever have.
this parenthood stuff is HARD and crazy amazing all at once.
it’s no joke.
and i am so proud to be their mom even when things get hard.
I’m happy to walk through life beside them too.
this year i realized i had dreams in my heart i hadn’t validated.
after a little working through what that means… 2015 is the year to make them happen.
i feel like jesus is saying “enough stalling Meg!”
what i reflect on again and again is that through it all God is so good!!
that doesn’t mean everything is perfect.
it’s not.
life is messy. (sometimes a complete disaster!)
everyone has struggles.
no one is alone in that.
but God’s Grace covers all of it.
He takes our offering of brokenness, weakness and failure and FLIPS it upside down.
He says “i love you. You are mine. You are new.”
we are not our mistakes.
we are not our past.
we are not what people think of us.
we are made new through Him.
God is good. He gives me HOPE. He carries me through.
Kellyn -just thank you. Thanks for being you!! that is all 😉
have a blessed craft weekend!
Lori -I never get tired of your beautiful photos!
Courtney-Those photos are soo great! It was the motivation I needed! I have to print mine out and take more in 2015! Time just slips by way too fast. Great documentation of your year! Congrats!
annette -great post – i think taking pictures really helps us remember where we have been… wondering where you got your ‘Jesus loves me’ t-shirt?
Sue Linse -Love the pictures Megan! (does anyone call you ‘Megan’ anymore?…or is it just Meg. Anyway – only comment – love any picture of Stanley – SO cute. And Annie is freaking Adorable – should be modeling for GAP or something. Miss you as always 🙂
jennibell-Wow. What a beautiful, reflective post. You are inspirational to so many Meg!!!
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang-So many beautiful smiles! And I can’t wait to watch your dreams unfold!
Carol S.-I like your photos and perspective. You’re one of my favorite bloggers…real…colorful…most important, faithful. My blogging schedule has been reduced to one a year, lol. I don’t know how you do it, but sure am glad you do. Jealous of all your adorable pics with hubby. My husband ducks when camera comes out!
Kimberlee Jost -I loved all of the pictures!
amy jupin-i share so many of these same thoughts and emotions, especially in the message i keep hearing from jesus.
“don’t be afraid. stretch, grow, follow your passions!”
i push it down again and again.
what does it possibly mean?
what if i blow it?
we need to follow his lead and fight for our dreams!
they are important. so, so important!
i am with you, friend.
i am for you too.
happy new year meg!
Tammy -Happy New Year! Thanks for always being such an inspiration Meg!
Amy-Cheers to 2015! I’ve loved following along with you here and on Instagram. Thanks for sharing your life with us!
alright.
so it’s been a whole week since i blogged.
that’s a long time!
craig said “soooo… are you EVER going to blog again?”
to which i turned and unleashed a long string of LEAVE ME ALONE!!! I AM BUSY! HOW DARE YOU’s on him like a sweet wife does when called out on her slacking.
let’s see… this past week has been bonkers with activities.
just like at your house i assume.
i schedule appointments for each of my kids in december (eye dr…dentisit… etc) and then we do their christmas shopping for their siblings afterwards.
one on one.
we started this a few years ago.
half of the fun for them is the lunch stop i think!
in the past 9 days I’ve eaten at chipotle 4 times and Chili’s once.
it’s really sweet to watch them shop trying to decide what their sisters or brothers would like… within their budget.
we do a “matching” program (in a way). i pay for it all and then they pay me back most (70-ish%) of it.
i don’t make them pay it all back to me because i like their big hearts and wanting to get nice(r) gifts for people they spend most days fighting with.
it gives me hope.
maybe they will like each other when they grow up??
🙂
ever since annie was home sick on thanksgiving break we have been recording The Price Is Right on the dvr.
she comes home from school and watches it.
EVERY DAY.
it’s such a clean show! (other than the dresses on the lady models….)
and i may or may not get teary eyes when they win the big showcase and they seem like they may pass out.
did you know there is even a MALE model on the show now?!
i think you should watch over christmas break.
bring back all the old memories of summer and being a kid in the 80’s!
COME ON DOOOOOOWN!
my girlfriends and i ran in the jingle bell run again this year!
every year we try to think of reasons not to do it but honestly… the spa time afterwards makes any race worth it.
this year i ran the whole thing!
last year i did too but that was purely to stay warm because last year it was 3 degrees!
this year was cold but not like that.
and you would think i would be on an excerise high from doing so well in the run (not because of speed but because of not walking) but you would be wrong in that thinking!
i have a terrible time getting exercise into my day.
but i won’t give up this battle.
i just keep hoping i will become a lover of exercise.
someday….
i have a thing for peppermint.
we are BFFs all the way.
so believe me when i say i have bought so many boxes of these k-cups from target it’s not even funny.
i am stockpiling them.
because they will be gone and i will have to go back to my second favorite flavor of coconut mocha in january.
what i am really craving is peppermint ice cream.
and i DID purchase Peppermint Mini Oreos this week because i plan to make a milkshake with peppermint ice cream AND the mini oreos at some point in the next week.
because it’s once a year and resistance is futile.
two weekends ago craig asked me if i wanted to hang up a new light?
swoon.
that is like whispering sweet nothings in my ear.
so we pulled out the old, dusty, bent up chandelier i got at the barn forever ago, figured out if it still worked and he even took all the crystals off for me!
i cleaned it and painted it and then last weekend he hung it up!
and while he did that i sewed new curtains.
the black and white gingham fabric is by the yard at ikea.
i moved the curtains i had in the dining room into the kitchen.
that big straight lined pattern was SO EASY i said “i don’t ever want to sew anything without lines again!”
on IG people keep asking for a christmas home tour.
that’s a great idea but i am waiting for my cleaning lady to come and then i will take pictures.
she is the best part of my week.
pretty much every week.
🙂
in case you wondered… she cleans the kitchen, living/dining room, guest bath and my room/bathroom.
my kids still have to clean their own rooms, the family room and their shared bathroom.
skills they need in life.
i want them to learn to do the work.
because i still have to clean stuff everyday. all kinds of things!
it feels like i never stop cleaning (you feel this way too right? please say yes!)
it’s NEVER ending.
i appreciate the professional cleaning help every week more than i can explain.
ok…. one last thing today.
christmas cards.
are you sending them?
i used to be a rock star at christmas cards.
but i am not any more.
so IF i was going to send a card it would be this one:
(this design was on MPIX)
but…. even though i am total slacker in the card mailing department… maybe you aren’t?
if you wanted to send me a christmas card i would be thrilled!
also we have moved twice in three years… so NO ONE knows our address anymore.
and i miss christmas cards!
so if you want to send me your christmas card… send me a quick email at megduerksen@gmail.com and i will give my address to you.
i really will.
(and i f you are thinking WHY would i ever send Meg a christmas card?? i get that and there is NO PRESSURE whatsoever to do this weirdo project. just an idea that popped into my head. i know that not all my ideas are great 🙂 )
Lynda Anderson -I just moved, too! I’ve received three cards, one was a relative, one was my realtor and one was a friend through whom I order Mary Kay. 🙂 I feel your pain. Of course, I haven’t even started my cards yet … no, really, I haven’t even taken the photo I want to use for the cards. I always send Happy New Year cards. Takes some of the pressure off.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. You are a true inspiration!
Lucy -I am a cleaning lady and I applaud you that you make your kids clean their rooms etc. So many people don’t make their kids do anything. They need these life skills I agree!
merry Christmas and Love the chandelier and curtains.
Patti -You’re so funny…receiving Christmas cards from your faithful followers, even though most are strangers. But I have an idea of what you can do with all the cards you will undoubtedly get. I heard this idea from one of our parish priests, and have practiced it for a few years now. After the holidays, we put all the cards in a basket by our kitchen table and when we say grace, one of our kids picks a card out of it and we say a special blessing for that family. Sometimes the same family is prayed for many times over throughout the year and I always think how maybe God knows they need extra prayers! It’s a fun and wonderful way to keep Christmas blessings going the whole year through. And that being said, “Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!”
Annette -Meg-
Merry Christmas! I have read your blog for years and don’t remember how I got started. Alot of the craziness that goes on in your life I can relate to. I too have 5 children – 2 boys and three girls. I love anything crafts, I have an Etsy store and love the lord. I was reading your blog for several years before I realized both our husbands work at the same bank.
Keep up the good work with your blogs they are an inspiration to me and literally make me laugh out loud sometimes.
Merry Christmas and the most blessed new year!
Annette
Linda Mullen -Hi Meg, been reading your blog for ages and have loved sharing it with my daughter (especially the art projects you do with your kiddos) over the years! Would love to send you a Christmas card….especially since I am just getting around to that and despairing that once again we’re sending non-photo versions, because really, the tree just got up and we’re looking for last minute gingerbread houses–your blog inspires me and I love your open heart! Best to you and your family!
Michelle-Have I told you lately that I love your blog. Yup – its true. Even when you don’t blog for a week. Because I totally get that. I am down with the cleaning lady too. Merry Christmas Meg!
angela-Sent you an email! Would love to send you a card!! P.S. I have eaten a bowl of peppermint ice cream every. single. night. since December 1. I will go in withdrawals on the 31st!
Tanya H-So, I am TOTALLY showing the paragraph about the cleaning lady to my 9yr old who, after flat out refusing to her weekly jobs today, and then threw a fit about having to do jobs before fun plans, snapped to her father and I that WE never do ANY jobs in the house EVER. Ahem. Are you KIDDING ME??? Sigh…
I too used to rock Christmas cards…but I have spent a good chunk of my day addressing and writing in cards and I’m wondering how worth it is, LOL. Its my favorite thing to get cards, so I should, oh…and its my business…lol, but between three dozen wrong addresses, and the fact that it’s 12/20…this is nuts!! 🙂
I also have to comment on The Price Is Right. 🙂 My husband loved that show as a kid, and when my kids were tiny and he worked weird hours, he loved being home at that time random days, he’d commandeer PBS Kids or Nick Jr to watch that. My kids were never as entertained as he was, haha…
Anyway, good for you on the race…I keep hoping I will learn to enjoy working out too…I try, and I have to believe that’s good enough for today. Merry Christmas, if you don’t blog again before then! 🙂
Heather S. -Meg, I would LOVE to send you one of Christmas cards!!! I have one for you, truly I do. I will pop it in the mail when I have your address. 🙂 Though we’ve never met, I love you like a BFF. 🙂 We are sisters in the Lord & one day I will hang out with you. If not here, then in heaven FOR sure. You are a treasure on so many levels.
Kirsten J -Dude – what an epic blog post! It was like a good catchup over coffee with an old friend 🙂
Listen, I was at my PTA co-president’s house Thursday for our Board meeting/Christmas luncheon and she had so many cards on her mantle. I was a little jealous, because I’ve received maybe…6? And so I commented about it. Leslie says, “well, how many do you,send? I send out about 125-140” ummmm…..let’s see….so far they aren’t even ordered, and so they’ll probably get picked up at Walgreens Tuesday morning and I’ll address them in the parking lot. Ugh. Maybe that’s why. And I couldn’t really whine about the PTA president job being so busy because she’s my co! AND she hosted the luncheon!!! But I’ll totally send you one – email coming.
Kerri Lynne -Several thoughts on this great post: 1) My dad was a teacher and you reminded me of when we watched game shows together over Christmas break – there were LOTS of game shows in those days. 2) IKEA has FABRIC? I still have not made it to the new one in KC, and it’s only an hour away… 3) I love sending/receiving Christmas cards, but will not be doing ours this year until after we return from a 10-day trip to Israel (leaving a few days after Christmas!). 4) Gorgeous chandelier! Oh, saw your son’s name on a list of 3A football honors – congratulations to him!
Alicia @ Investing Love-Your posts are always so beautifully random, and I connect with that so much, that it always evokes in me a completely random comment back…so, here goes:
a. I love the productivity going on, light hanging, curtain sewing…perfect. And the green + black check combo is a TEN!
b. Sophia and Jack have recently become OBSESSED with the Price is Right. I’m like, really!?! Also, Let’s Make a Deal. I’m all, are y’all 86?? But they don’t care…they love it. And they want to go on it and win all the things.
c. I used to have a cleaning lady…when I had a house. I missed her more than my mother when we moved away to North Carolina. Really. She was a godsend. Now that we’re house shopping again I just really hope I can find another good lady. It’s such a lifesaver.
d. I am totally sending you a Christmas card. Totally.
Flower Patch Farmgirl-1) I did NOT know you and Peppermint are BFFs. What???! Guess what…me and peppermint are enemies. Go figure.
2) I love the dentist idea and one-on-one time. I always take all 3 at once and then we despair.
3) Do you have any idea how many good ideas you’ve given me over the years? Poodles. (That word is courtesy of my mom.)
Carol S. -Love that during this busy holiday period you can not post for a week. That is getting your priorities straight! Then a fun post that was worth the wait. Wonderful time with your kids, can’t get that back. Going slow over here and it’s just fine. With high schooler and college kid a lot of the pressure to create Christmas magic is gone, and I am totally cool with that. I’ve got 4 gifts for each of my two boys, and I’m pretty cool with that…really need one more each…hate for me to have purchased more gifts under tree for me than them! Chipotle gift cards may fill the ticket. Enjoy your blog. Merry Christmas Meg.
Jenn -Love the dining room curtains! That bold gingham grounds everything else in the room. Love! Now, about those Christmas cards. We, too, have moved a lot – four times in four years! I have simply given up. With all the moving no one can find us, and with all the moving I can’t find my address book. So we, too, are cardless this year. Which makes me happy to have your beautiful blog from which to wish you and your family and anyone reading this a very joyous, merry, blessed Christmas and a bright, happy, and healthy New Year! Thank you, Meg, for another year of sharing your thoughts and ideas with us through one of my all time favorite blogs to read. Merry Christmas!
Vonda -Love peppermint lattes!!!! And your house is looking amazing-of course:) I’m thinking your mailman will have a huge santa bag of cards for you;)! Merry Christmas!
jamie -i’m thinking about doing new year’s cards. they seem to be all the rage…
Becky Fouts -boy, am I glad you posted today!!! I read everything you write, and missed you this past week! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Lisa -I love the idea of scheduling appts in December and then taking the kids out to lunch and shop for their siblings! I am totally going to copy this next year. Such a great idea for alone time and help them have fun giving!
Heidi DeGroot -Random question–What kind of vacuum do you use and is it good for the dogs and the kids to clean up all the messes?
Gevay Piercefield -Trader Joe’s has peppermint hot chocolate and peppermint JoeJoes (their version of Oreos) , and my friend gave me Starbucks instant peppermint mocha latte packets today, and Dove makes peppermint chocolate squares and it seems I have a problem too! Sending you an email because I would like to send my peppermint loving buddy a card! Merry Christmas!
chrissi -your dining room…….the best! each detail is perfect. buffalo check in black and white, it just doesn’t get any better. merry christmas, enjoy each moment.
Rachel Jeter -And now, you are going to receive approximately 743 Christmas Cards 🙂 Remember a post on your blog from long ago, talking a little bit about your love Christmas Cards and how you would make Craig bring them home from work? Even his coworkers cards? Yeah, I remember that too. And yes, I do that too. I don’t know why I love them, I just do. May you have the merriest of Christmases with no Christmas Eve breakdowns Meg 🙂
And since I’m commenting, have you done Marta’s “Sugar Detox”?? I feel like you were doing that when I came to craft weekend in May, but I can’t fully remember. Did you love it? Would you do that again? I’m signing my hubby and I up for January. (Typing this while eating Christmas cookies.)
Becky-I’m with on the whole price is right thing! I get totally choked up seeing anybody win anything! sappy people unite 🙂
Jen -Just sent you and e-mail and will totally send you a card! I have contemplated not sending them, but decided to again this year. I am in love with peppermint, also. I love the taste and smell. I am actually drinking a cup of peppermint tea right now. Have a wonderful weekend, Meg!
Julie-Love that chandelier and those curtains. I am hoping to get brave enough to make some in 2015, maybe gingham will be the way to go. Cleaning is never done, and unfortunately it doesn’t seem to matter how many people are in the house either, the mess is still the same.
I too would love a Christmas tour of your house, always so interesting seeing how you decorate for a Northern hemisphere winter Christmas, while we have a Southern hemisphere summer one.
Barbara (WA)-I totally get the “swoon”!! And the professional cleaning help. A year ago September our son got married in our back yard. For 6 weeks I had weekly cleaners while I worked outside – it was awesome! I have a broken wrist presently but can still dust, darn. And I did send photo cards but then, I can’t bake. or cook, or. . .
Tracy -I’ve read your blog for a loooong time but don’t comment very often but I will definitely send you a Xmas card. You need Xmas cards in your mailbox!! We live in Kansas City and we’re Jayhawks, too 🙂 Now you know me well enough to receive a Xmas card from me! Haha! Emailing you now.
Amy -Your dining room is beautiful! It looks like the perfect place to have a cup of candy cane coffee. 😉 I would love to send you a Christmas card. It is my favorite Christmas card to date because it is our first Christmas as a family of three. Yay!!!
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Sarah L -No, I’ve never been fitted for a bra. Maybe should.
Thanks for the contest.
LAMusing -was fitted years ago – pretty simple and I got a bra that fit much better, i was surprised by the size I needed – not what I’d been buying. I need to be fitted again.
angie-I got fitted for a bra once and it was a nightmare and they told me to wrong size, so I ended up figuring it out myself. LOL I was pretty angry after having gotten basically felt up by a stranger and still not know what my actual size was. LOL
Samantha Daleo -I was fitted once for a bra when I was in my late teens. I also had my daughter fitted once she hit her teens as well. The right size bra means everything. Personally it felt awkward and I kind of felt like the lady was just trying to sell me on their “special”, both times, but I knew it was important. I also looked up online how to do it though for future use.
maria cantu -Have never had a bra fitting but really could use one.
MelissaO -Yes, I was and it was a life changing moment! Though I am now due for another as I have changed sizes.
shelly peterson -I have never had a bra fitting.
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One Frugal Girl-I was fitted before buying undergarments for my wedding dress. I was told I was a size D, which seemed crazy since I typically wear a B!
ellen beck -I have never had a bra fitting probably thats why my bra never feels riight!
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Elle -I have never been fitted for a bra. I don’t personally think it’s that difficult to figure out your size if you are willing to take the time to try on different sizes (cup and band) in the store.
steven weber -Nope, never fitted for a bra.
Maria -Never had a real fitting, probably should since I am so picky!
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Nicole -I have never been fitted for a bra, but I really need to go do it. I have lost weight and my boobs are now smaller and saggy. I need to find the right bra for me.
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Natalie -I have never been fitted for a bra but I have heard great things about it!
Casie B. -I’ve been fitted many times! and I ended up learning how to measure myself when it came time for nursing bras, and because I have such a small ribcage my cup size was always a ridiculous large letter that frightens nursing mama’s with their C cups. I’m happy to be back to a relatively normal 34DD 🙂
s -Yes have been fitted at a few different times of life and only one of them pleasant!! Not my favorite thing to do.
Christy -ooh this hits home, I am a buy a bra cause its on sale kind of girl. Never been fitted before., raised by my father so no mother to help me out either. I am surviving with my
sale bras but sure would love a sure fine feel great bra
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Jessie C. -I got fitted at Nordstrom a few years ago, the whole experience was pleasant, learned more about how to get the right fit.
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Laura Williams -I just remember being surprised at how “off” my bra size was after being measured. I was wearing the totally wrong size!
Lela Pohlmann-I got fitted at Ann’s Bra Shop in Wentsville Mo and guess what bras they recommended for me? Yep, Vanity Fair! I have been wearing their brand ever since!
Alamama -I was fitted for a bra and it helped a lot. I probably could use another fitting since I have lost some weight. Thank you for the chance to win.
Tanya H-Due to basically a family crisis, by the time my mom was able to take me to get my first bra at 11, she insisted on me having a fitting, so that’s how I learned to buy bras. When I got married I didn’t feel like I could afford “nice bras” and bought them at Walmart. After I had my second baby, and my bras all broke within a couple weeks of each other, my mom took me shopping and had me fitted again. Wow- what a difference that made!!
I hate standing there naked with a stranger measuring me and wanting to see how the different styles look on my body, but I do so appreciate the result. I barely notice when I’m wearing a well-fitting bra! I’ve never had a bad experience getting fitted at JCP or Dillards.
Julie -i had a fitting last year. it wasn’t the most comfortable i have ever felt half naked in front of someone, but the results were wonderful, because i finally found out what size i am supposed to be wearing, and i feel so much more comfortable every day now!
Nicole -I’ve been fitted before but I’m pretty certain the girl was not trained. The bras were super tight. I need some well fitted ones. Oi!
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Kathi -I haven’t been fitted by a pro, but a very nice sales lady helped me last time find a bra that fit.
Jenn Amano -I have been fitted for a bra a couple of times. The most recent time was after my first baby girl turned one, I stopped breastfeeding her, and I worked my hiney off to lose 50 pounds. Getting a bra thta truly fit and offered support for my “never the same again” post-baby body was a huge confidence builder for me.
trisha wolgamott -Yes, i have! It was actually really helpful. I had been wearing the wrong size, fit so much better!
Meredith -I remember being fitted for a bra last year when I started breastfeeding my daughter. Boy, was that an “uplifting” experience. lol
nancy beach -never have been fitted. Now with 3 boys it may not ever happen till they are old enough to stand outside the fitting rooms by themselves.
Cynthia C -I have never been professionally fitted and probably should be.
Ashley Cook -I have never had a fitting because I can’t stand the thought of it.
Amy -No, I haven’t had a “real” bra fitting before. But I have looked up how to do it, and had my husband do it! It helped! I had been wearing the wrong size and what a difference the right size makes.
Jennifer -I’ve never been to a bra fitting before, but what a dream that would be! I love the idea of knowing you are properly outfitted from the inside out. With the right foundation every shirt you put on top will look and fit better!
Adrienne -I have never been fitted. I uaually go to Target and purchase my bras. Is that terrible. With two teenage girls it is probably something we should all do together!
Maegan C -Yes, I did several years ago! Probably time for another tho 🙂
Kari-I had a bra fitting at a department store years ago (probably ten years ago). I probably need to have another one. I always wished I could’ve been at Oprah’s big fitting!
Rebecca -Thanks for the entry! I’ve been fitted at VS before but that was a long time ago. Should do it again…but who has time for bra shopping?
heather -Yes I was fitted for a bra one time and the woman was a total idiot and did not know what she was doing or talking about! I do better on my own thank you!
laurie magpie ethel-I got fitted a few years ago at Nordstroms. After two kids I was tired of guessing where I was size wise and that area had done some shifting about. It made a world of difference and I would so recommend it. I came with a more comfortable fitting bra and a new perky look! Well worth the time!
Tiffany -I never have! I’m too chicken… Too modest. I really should though. I’m sure I don’t wear the right size.
Kelly D -I have never been fitted for a bra although it has been something I’ve wanted to do.
Robin C. -When I was in my early 20’s I got fitted at a department store by the most lovely saleswoman. I was self conscious but she made me feel comfortable and at ease. Fitting my full size bosom into the perfect bra made all the difference in the world. it set me on the path to always finding a good bra. There’s nothing like it!
nicole -Yes I have been fitted for a bra before, and it was really fun, got to learn a lot about my bra size.
amyjupin -i haven’t been fitted ever.
major adult woman fail.
i need that soo badly.
my target bras weren’t made to support these things.
ha!
p.s. i love how you styled these photos. 😉
Julianne B. -Yes, I have been fitted. Most recently at Lane Bryant and it really did make a difference.
Nothing feels much better than a good fitting bra.
Laura H -I’m 51, and never been fitted for a bra. I would imagine it makes a huge difference, but I have just never done it. One more thing to add to the “bucket list.” Also, I don’t think I have ever paid more than 20 dollars for a bra!
jodi-I was fitted a few years back at a local bra store and what a difference indeed! I wish companies made cuter nursing bras, as I’ve been hanging out in those for the last few years, and with #4 on the way, that won’t change anytime soon. One day, when past the nursing years, I look forward to cute, matching bras and panties!
Jenny B.-I’ve had professional fittings before, (at Dilliard’s and VS) but it wasn’t that helpful. Plus, I dislike shopping with an attendant. I know I shouldn’t, but I feel pressured to buy when someone is helping me. Another frustrating thing is that sizes are not standard from one brand to another or even from one style to another of the same brand (just like clothes). My best bet has been to have a general idea of what size I need and try on a few different styles in that size. Then, determine if I need a smaller band size or a bigger cup size or whatever, and then go get another batch to try on. At the JC Penney here, in the lingerie section, the dressing rooms have posters on the wall that show what things look like when the fit is wrong and when it’s right. That’s been more helpful to me than getting measured. All that said, I think it’s really great that good bras are part of the Dress for Success program. They definitely make a difference (good bras AND the program). 🙂
Leslie -It’s been about two years since my last bra fitting so I’m definitely due. There’s also explanations online if people are too shy to go to the store (although you may need a husband or friend to help hold the measuring tape). But the results vary by store sometimes, according to victoria secret I’m a 36B and according to Macys I’m a 32D and by my own measurements I was a 34C. Those sound like big differences but once you understand how sizes work you understand. The smaller the band size, the bigger the cup size (letter) for the same volume of boobies :). The trick is finding one where the underwires are big enough to hold everything but not so wide they dig in or stick too far back under your arms. Do yourself and favor and get fitted!
Crystal-I have been fitted but feel like it was an awful experience. The woman at the store didn’t take much time to explain anything and differences in sizes etc.
Aimee -I had a fitting once at a Victoria’s Secret. I was surprised, as most women who have a bra fitting are, that I wasn’t wearing the right size. I was also surprised when she said that I could wear either a 36 B or a 34 C (I could be getting the numbers wrong, it was years ago)because they fit the same. I don’t know if that is always true or was just true at their store but it was a good experience and changed they way I shop fro bras.
Mrs. B. -I’ve never been fitted. I think I should but I’ve just never had the opportunity…
Liana -I’ve been fitted several times in the past, but am way overdue now (after weight gain and loss and 3 kids). It all depends on the skill of the fitter, but usually well worth the time. The first time what I thought was my size changed dramatically and really made a difference. I’ve bought my last few bras at Target, so no option to be fitted. 🙁
Sandra K -I’ve had bra fittings at major department stores and the “big name” lingerie store – it makes such a difference! A good bra is the start to a great wardrobe.
Sarah -Wow…so many paid posts lately. This blog is turning into a commercial. 🙁
Heather -I was fitted at Victoria Secret once, but honestly I didn’t feel like it made much of a difference because I don’t think the girl really knew what she was doing. I’ve heard of fancy schmancy stores where they do bra fittings and I’ve wanted to try those, but that store is not in my state. One time when I was traveling to a state where there is that store, I tried to plan a stop there but it just didn’t work out.
Kristin S-Absolutely! I get refitted every 6 months. It makes all the difference and takes no time at all.
Wendy-Love a good bra. Thanks for the sweeps entry!
Iris-I am Canadian so I can’t enter the sweepstake-but that’s okay. I have to share that 16 years ago, at the age of 21 I had to have a rare form of cancer removed from my chest wall. This obviously affected my bra fitting as the surgery left me ‘lopsided’. I heard about the Bra Bar in Winnipeg and went for a bra fitting. The ladies there were absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was so beautiful and serene in their shoppe. They were sensitive and whisked me into a private fitting room, beautifully decorated and spacious. They taught me tricks of what to look for in finding a bra that will fit properly and helped me feel feminine again after feeling like a very feminine part of me had been disfigured at a very young age. I would love to go back there now, 16 years later, and be pampered like this again and recommend it to everyone!
Kathleen Grace-I have never been fitted, how do you even find someone to do that who has been properly trained?
dixie -never. been. fitted.
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Anita -I’ve never had a real bra fitting, I’ve had suggestions from Macys employees.
beth larson -Meg….umm no I am 56 and I’ve never been fitted for a bra- I’ve always been self conscious and not much of a girly girl… is it time do you think? haha
we met up with my parents last weekend for some outdoor fun and a picnic.
sean was gone at camp… it’s weird when there are only three kids with us!
we tried to catch crawfish, climbed on the rocks and explored.
annie found me the Ultimate heart rock but then we dropped it and it broke. 🙁
it was too hot NOT to jump in for just a bit.
on the drive home craig let me stop for some photos of beautiful places.
i love the rust…the chipped paint… the washed out wood…LOVE!
getting out of the house… exploring new places… it always feels good.
tara // etsetara-o meg, this post makes me miss joplin!
we moved to NYC two weeks ago and i haven’t seen enough green around here. =]
thanks for the lovely photos.
Janet -Isn’t the school in Marion County off 50 Highway?
Lori -So sad about the heart rock. At least you have a picture of it. My kids find heart rocks for me too. My 6 year old boy brought me one today and said “mommy I found you a heart rock but it was muddy so I washed it off in a mud puddle and dried it on my shirt. ” Sweet boy. Oh and the old, rusty forgotten places make me so happy too.I need to stop along the way to enjoy them as well.
colleen -You are good … photography is awesome.. so glad craig let you stop… we are all the richer!
Jen -District 34 schoolhouse…hmmm…my grandma is from Chapman. Was this anywhere near there?
Mel -You have such a great eye – for color, for photos, for arrangement – I always love seeing the world from your point of view.
Julie-Looks like you all had a fabulous day. Love all those old rustic buildings, so sad that many of them are abandoned.
chasity-so many beautiful photos.
looks like a wonderful day.
Traci-That’s a beautiful heart rock! I always look out for heart shaped rocks too, for some reason. You’ll have more. :]
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Nette - Looks delicious – looking forward to try the recipe
Linda - Please don’t stop posting your recipes. My family has fallen in love with your pancake recipe. This chili recipe looks so good.
Mindy - My husband would love this. I make a black bean/ sweet potato chili often but it is a vegetarian version. I love it with cornbread (hello carbs!). I add sour cream on top but your idea of avocado sounds delicious!
Gemma - I’ve always really enjoyed your foodie/recipe posts! We always make your Apple bars in the autumn and your blueberry buckle in the summer months. Please carry on sharing 🙂
Gemma x
Kimberlee Jost - Sounds and looks GOOD!
Rachel - Well, we never got a winter, so I have been living vicariously through winter food. This looks amazing. Thank you for the recipe!
Kristin S - Oh, Meg, this looks delicious! I’m about to embark on a 28-day eating plan that is a beef-once-a-week dealio. Oy. I think the “no dairy” will be the hardest part. BUT I think I’ll try this recipe with ground chicken. Yummy!
sharon / theprincipledtype.blogspot.com - AND avocado on top? licked the screen, died and gone to heaven.
jamie - that looks and sounds so delicious! i know i would LOVE more recipes from you! don’t let all those other food blogs keep you from sharing if that’s what you want to do! and {high five} for cleaning your stove top. not a fun task!
Julie - Looks delicious – definitely something my family will eat come the winter months..