Venturing out...

I'm sorry - I know I have been awful about posting. Things have been so busy (in a wonderfully amazingly good way!), that I feel like I haven't had a moment to breathe, much less update my blog. So my photography business is finally taking off, and I have been nonstop between work, photo sessions, and keeping my hubby full and happy. :)

I wanted to share with you today some of the best shots from my recent shoots. :)

Check out my Facebook Page, Photos by Jenise, for more photos!

xoxo, 

Jen

Notable, Quotable

I posted this because, well, it's absolutely, positively, 100% true. While we may love someone with our whole heart, it doesn't mean we're necessarily going to like them all the time. 

People do things. Some things make you happy, some things irk you, some things don't even warrant your attention. But some things just piss you off  make you really upset. And in those moments, you don't necessarily like someone.  In those moments, you want to yell, and kick, and punch, and slap. You want to throw things. You want to grind your teeth. You want to jump out of a moving vehicle and make them regret doing stupid things. 

But when the storm passes, and your head is clear again, remember why you love them.  And remember that while we all make mistakes, and nobody is perfect, there is someone out there who completes you, who is absolutely the best fit, the most perfect person for you. And when you find it, hold on tight. That's your soul mate. 

Xoxo, 

Jen

A Facelift

Hello Everyday Delights has a new look! Or at least, a new banner! After months of trying to figure out what I wanted to change, I finally decided that I knew EXACTLY what I wanted to change - my blog needed a new banner! So I've been working on a little something for a while now, and today the whole thing came to fruition. So I introduce to you the new banner of Hello Everyday Delights!

Xoxo, 

Jen

Font Freak

So if you are anything like me, before you create anything (and I do mean ANYTHING), you agonize over fonts. The look of something can really change depending on the font you are using. Whenever I create worksheets for my students, or notes to other teachers, or anything that will be posted in my classroom, I am very selective about which fonts I will use. I think the font says so much about what you are trying to get across in your message.

I found this site, Fonts for Peas, and I am OBSESSED.  All my dreams of handwritten fonts are right there on this adorable blog. So I am adding their button to my homepage, because I think it needs to be shared!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

Xoxo,

Jen

A Little Something for Teachers

So I know teachers are always trying to find free stuff that they can use in their classrooms. At least, I know I am.  I'm going to try and feature some of the more useful things I have found or created on here  While teaching Expository Writing, I always have my students create a "Main Idea Table."  The table top is the topic sentence, and the table always has 3 legs.  Each leg is a supporting detail for the topic, and a rug at the foot of the table keeps the conclusion. This year, I decided to create a worksheet to help my students out. I've shared it with the teachers at work already, and I thought it would be nice to share it with you, my readers - especially those of you who are teachers.

I couldn't figure out how to load it onto here as a PDF, so I am loading it as a jpeg. It should print just as well.  You can also use this right on a SmartBoard or Promethean Board, and I think it's pretty adaptable for many grade levels. I use it in 7th and 8th grades for writing full 5-paragraph essays, but it can also be used for writing paragraphs. :)

Enjoy!

Xoxo, 

Jen

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from our house to yours! 

I know it's a little early, but Bella and I were eager to share her Halloween pictures with you all! She's going to be a pretty bumblebee. We had a little photoshoot and I have to say she looks adorable. :) 

For your viewing pleasure... 

And that's a wrap, mom. 

Xoxo,

Jen

Roast Pork Loin

A couple Sundays ago, my hubby and I invited his parents over. Whenever we have anyone over, I go into hyperdrive and freak out because I want my food to be perfect. This time was no different.We bought a pork loin and I decided to alter a recipe I had already tried once before.  Pork can turn out very dry if it isn't done right, so I am always scared of making it. However, this recipe manages to always turn out perfectly. The last time I made it, I seasoned it right before putting the roast in the over, but this times, I sealed it and marinated for about 4 hours. the result was a juicy, savory, and leftover-worthy pork roast. I hope you will enjoy this meal as much as we did!

Roast Pork Loin

Ingredients
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rosemary, plus several whole sprigs
juice from 1/2 a lemon
salt & pepper to taste
2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Crush garlic with rosemary, lemon, salt, and pepper, making a paste.
3. Pierce meat with a sharp knife in several places (I make pretty deep cuts along the length of the roast) and press the garlic paste into the openings. Rub the meat with the remaining garlic mixture and olive oil.
4. Place pork loin in the oven, turning and basting with pan liquids. About 45 minutes through, pour in the white wine and stir to loosen the bits of food on the bottom.  Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Serve with pan juices.  and garnish with rosemary sprigs.

Enjoy!

Xoxo,

Jen