Continuing my love affair with homemade pizza

So I'm still all over doing homemade pizzas.

1) They are usually pretty quick to prepare - especially when I do my prep work ahead of time (i.e.: slicing veggies, shredding cheese, preparing the sauce, etc.) - so I can throw it together quickly on a week night... a necessity for me.

2) The variety is endless... and it gives me a platform to make delicious meat-less pizzas. I still think Chad hasn't picked up on it yet... I haven't once put meat on a pizza. Score! Except now he'll read the blog and realize it. And I get to use a variety of crusts, veggies and cheese (do you remember my holy trinity of food post?).

3) And perhaps best of all, I get to absolutely destroy my kitchen. Flour from floor to ceiling it feels like. And since Chad is OCD kitchen-cleanliness guy, the rebel in me gets a sort of satisfaction whenever my kitchen is an absolute disaster. The kind of disaster that Chad walks in, takes one look, and walks right on out.

Well some of my fave food blogs have obviously heard that MPLT is on a pizza kick... and have been so kind as to post some new pizza recipes for me to try.

Like Smitten Kitchen's shaved asparagus pizza.


Y'all know I'm in a horribly obsessed with asparagus, right? And now asparagus on pizza?! Amen? Amen.

And here we have Serious Eat's Grilled Pizza Napoletana Pizza.


A pizza that I can get Chad to make for me (grill = boy job)?!?! Life IS good t-shirt company. You are correct!

And reminder: Don't forget to enter yourself, or hubby, or best bud, or daddy into my Southern Tide polo giveaway. You have until Friday at midnight to win this beauty!

Blogoversary: Southern Tide Giveaway

Happy Friday y'all. Guess what today is? MPLT's first blogoversary. It's hard to believe that I've been blogging for a full year! After previous attempts at blogging, it feels like I've finally hit my rhythm... so thank you all so much for sticking by me for a full year. I'm so thankful for all of you.


Now - time for the good stuff: Have you heard of Southern Tide yet? I loooove Southern Tide. I love it for myself - but I love it most for my man! Chad has a few Southern Tide shirts (polos, tees and button-downs) - and l.o.v.e.s. them. They hold their color and shape so much better than other polo shirts he owns. And I love the material - it is super soft.

Here's the Southern Tide story:

The idea for Southern Tide was born not on the coast of South Carolina where founder, Allen Stephenson spent his summers, but on a trip to Italy where inspiration was at every turn. From historical architecture and couture clothing to high-performance sports cars, he noticed common threads - exceptional craftsmanship, clean lines, fine quality, and classic design. These elements combined with Allen's heritage became Southern Tide.

Our first product, the Skipjack Polo set a new standard in comfort and fit. We engineered the yarn, fabric, fit, and finish to create a modern version of this classic shirt. Since then, Southern Tide has evolved into an entire collection built on the same high standards as the Skipjack Polo. From our original woven sport shirts, to Channel Marker Khakis with navigational colored button thread, we are meticulous when it comes to detail and quality.

Our way may not be the most conventional, and may take a little longer, but we want our clothing to make you look and feel your best. Superior fit, classic design and comfort are key elements of our effortless style.

So for today's giveaway - I'm giving away one size large men's Southern Tide Skipjack polo (valued at $69.50) in the Tidewater color.


This shirt would be a great gift for the man in your life. And remember, Father's Day is right around the corner! It would make a fabulous gift!

Here's how you enter:
1) Leave a comment on this blog saying your favorite thing about the beach! (One comment per person, please!)
2) If you're a follower of MPLT, your entry counts twice! So follow, follow, follow if you aren't already.
3) If you tweet, post on Facebook or post on your own blog about this giveaway, your entry counts TRIPLE. Honor's system - just let me know if you've done one of these things in your comment!
4) Winner will be randomly selected and announced next Friday, June 4th.
5) Contest open to U.S. residents only.

Good luck! I hope some of you are getting to spend some time in the Southern tide this Memorial Day Weekend!

Exciting Giveaway

I have a new - and very exciting - giveaway coming up later in the week. The best part - this one is for the gentleman! I'm thankful for my man readers... so this is my way of showing appreciation to them for dealing with me while I write about Grey's Anatomy, and babies, and other random girly-things (ex. here, here and here). So I encourage you to pass my blog along to the men in your life.

(Or you can just enter my giveaway on behalf of your husband, brother, father or friend. Trust me -you'll want to win this one!)

Stay tuned...

Thirty-One Giveaway Winner!

We have a winner!!!

The winner of her own cute Thirty-One thermal or lunch tote is...















.... HEATHER!

heather said...

I'm in need of a summer bag, and the Peony Bloom Boardwalk bag looks perfect!

Congratulations Heather! Contact me at myprettylittlethoughts@gmail.com for more info. And again, thanks to Whitney for sponsoring this giveaway. Make sure to check out Whitney's Thirty-One site at www.mythirtyone.com/wrodgers/ for more cute gift ideas.

Have you entered yet?

You have until Sunday at midnight - Eastern time - to enter the Thirty-One lunch tote giveaway! Don't forget to enter.


More info and entry instructions here.

Thirty-One Giveaway! Enter NOW!

Have you heard of Thirty-One yet?

Super cute gifts - bags, totes, towels, baskets and more - all with customized monogramming options. Because who doesn't love monograms? I actually picture the monograms of my unborn children to make sure it would look nice embroidered. What, just me? Is that weird?

Anyway, so for today's giveaway, Thirty-One consultant extraordinaire Whitney has offered to give one lucky MPLT reader your choice of 1) Thermal lunch tote or 2) Small lunch tote. You get to choose the fabric for your new tote - located on page 39 here and your customized monogram - located on page 43 here.


Aren't they so cute?! I mean, that is so much better than the leftover Whole Foods mini bags that I bring my lunches in every day. This would also make a great gift for your mom (remember - Mother's Day is just around the corner), child or best friend!

You can check out the whole line of Thirty-One gifts and product's on Whitney's site. If you're interested in ordering any products or throwing a Thirty-One party (please, please invite me!!!), email Whitney at wrodgers@nc.rr.com. You have to live within a reasonable driving distance in NC to host a party with Whit - but MPLT readers across the universe can order online! Party hosters - you can earn tons of free stuff! And if you order something through Whitney, mention you're a loyal MPLT reader and she'll give you one of these super cute key fobs - choices on page 37 here - for free!

Here's how you enter.

1. Leave a comment on this post naming your favorite Thirty-One product.

2. You can only leave one comment - BUT if you are an MPLT follower, your entry counts double. So why aren't you following yet?! Click the little follow button on the right hand column and sign-in!

3. A winner will be randomly selected. Deadline ends Sunday, April 18th. I'll announce the winner on Monday, April 19th.

Good luck and Happy monogramming!