1. Recently I’ve been making way too much food for our dinners so that we have plenty of leftovers for the other nights that I’m lazy and don’t feel like cooking. How come I wasn’t doing this before? I love it.
2. New hair. Like woah.
3. I love the cut, but I may or may not have cried after I got home and realized how BLONDE she made it. Holy cow. Blondes have more fun though, right? Or something like that?
4. The weather has been SO gloomy around here this past week. Like constantly gray, cloudy, and just blah. At least send us a good snow or something?! Pretty please?
5. I made these the other night… They’re a perfect mix of sweet and tart. Yum.
6. Cody and I are nerds and love taking various personality tests to see how accurate they are. We both just took the Color Code Personality Test a couple nights ago, and I was shocked at how spot on my results were. My primary color was blue (thoughtful, worry-prone, loyal) with a secondary color of red (visionary, demanding, decisive). Below are my blue results more in detail… Add in a touch of red and that’s pretty much me to a “T” (just in case you wanted to know). You can take the test yourself HERE.
Motive [ Intimacy ]
Blues are motivated by Intimacy. They seek to genuinely connect with others, and need to be understood and appreciated. Everything they do is quality-based. They are loyal friends, employers, and employees. Whatever or whomever they commit to is their sole (and soul) focus. They love to serve and give of themselves freely in order to nurture others’ lives.
ABOUT BLUE
Blues have distinct preferences and have the most controlling personality. Their personal code of ethics is remarkably strong and they expect others to live honest, committed lives as well. They enjoy sharing meaningful moments in conversation as well as paying close attention to special life events (e.g. birthdays and anniversaries). Blues are dependable, thoughtful, and analytical; but can also be self-righteous, worry-prone, and moody. They are “sainted pit-bulls” who never let go of something or someone once they are committed. When you deal with a BLUE, be sincere and make a genuine effort to understand and appreciate them.
7. If you haven’t already, make sure you congratulate this beautiful lady on her new baby girl!
8. After reading Julie’s review on The Happiness Project, I decided to order it and read it myself. I’m thinking it could be a good one!

9. This weekend is the beginning of Christmas parties, dinners, and get-togethers. Bring on the FUN!
Questions:
- Are you a fan of leftovers?
- If you took the personality test, what was your primary color?
- Do you have a lot of holiday parties & festivities in the next few weeks?











{ 59 comments… read them below or add one }
I’m totally taking the test – and I love your hair! Sometimes when you make a drastic change it seems like a LOT at first. I’m sure you’re going to grow to love it! You’re gorgeous lady!
Guess who was allllsoooo a blue! hahaha – does it surprise you?
Another blue here!!
Bahaha nope, not at all!!
You’re right, it’s already growing on me! Thanks Chels!
Oooh your hair looks lovely! Embrace the blonde hehe. I lovee leftovers. So easy! Also love putting it in the freezer and completely forgetting about it for ages, so it’s always a nice little surprise
I did the total opposite and went darker after having the baby… I was freaked out at 1st but now I love it. You will grow into it
ME and my husband are total opposites with our personality !
I am SO DOING THAT QUIZ!!! I love quizzes! Okay, maybe not right now since I have to go to the gym, but today!
I’m blue!
I love love love leftovers and you look gorgeous with your new hair!!!!!!
Love, love, love your hair! You’re totally rocking the blonde.
Your hair looks super cute! I love it!
I try to make big dinners for leftovers, but usually for next day lunch purposes. I refuse to spend more than 10 minutes putting lunch together!
I just took the test and I’m a yellow – not sure if I really agree with the results though!
My husband is yellow!
Love the hair!!! The color looks great as well. Every time I get my hair done, it gets blonder. I’m not complaining though
It’ll tone down within a week or so!
I love your hair, it’s so pretty!
I love your hair!! I bet you will too, it sometimes just takes a little time for a new look to sink in
I like leftovers, but more than anything I hate letting good/healthy food go to waste, so I’m definitely the one in our house who eats up the leftovers and patrols the fridge for foods soon to go bad.
Man oh man, I LOVE your hair!! It’s so different but it really does flatter you.
Besides, I can vouch for the fact that blondes have more fun
I love your new hair cut and the color too. I think it suits you perfectly! I want to read “The happiness Project” too..sounds good! Thanks for letting us know about that
I’m going to do that quiz! And I love leftovers, but my husband hates them so I always get to eat them all, which is fine with me
I’m definitely taking the test! I LOVE YOUR HAIR! You look adorable. And yes, I love leftovers. They make lunch a breeze!
I LOVE your hair! I think it looks gorgeous!!
I have a ton of Christmas related celebrations coming in the next few weeks. I think your hair looks so good! It’s very cute
Looove your hair!
Now that it’s actually December, every weekend is packed with parties, dinners and other activities! I can’t complain though, I absolutely love this time of year
Love love love the hair! So chic! I have my first Christmas party of the season this weekend, and then next week is just filled with parties!
I love the hair! The lighter blonde looks great on you! I know the feeling though, I’m always a little shocked when my stylist lightens me up a few shades. Just embrace it as your ‘holiday look ‘ and if you decide it’s too much for you then darken it up a bit next time
The happiness project rocks! You will enjoy it … Really makes you think about life
Great to hear! Thanks Katie!
I think your new hair looks great! It’s always a shock at first when you get something really drastic done, but it’ll definitely grow on you… especially when you style it on your own and let it settle for a week or so.
Oh, and another Blue here
big fan of the hair!
and yes, i always make leftovers and don’t let ryan take them to lunch bc i don’t want to cook dinner again
i LOVE your hair Ashley!!! Super cute!!!!!! Cant wait to see if you like the book! I’ve picked it up a few times at the store but never ended up getting it..yet!
I’ll let you know!
Your hair looks great!
I always make a double batch of anything I cook. We both pack it for lunch the next day.
I tied on three colors with the fourth color only two points behind. I’m colorful?
I love PBFingers book club! I ordered What Alice Forgot and I can’t wait to start reading it!
I LOVE leftovers. I always make big batches so we have them for lunch or for supper a second time. You can also freeze them! I really like your hair, what a fun change!
omg your hair!! It looks really cute!! I love the cut
Love the hair!! So adorable!
I love the Happiness Project! A great read! Ashley, your hair looks fantastic!!! I love the blonde, I know how it can be freaky to see such a radical change at first, but you’re the only one to notice it trust me! I’ve gone from black hair to blonde hair, and at first I balled my eyes out, but now I love it. It looks so amazing! Now, I really want to take that personality tests, love those things!
Cute hair cut! It’ll be fun to show it off at your Christmas get-togethers! My husband and I have plans over the next two weeks to meet up with friends to celebrate the holidays. I love this time of year!
I LOVE your new hair! Seriously, it’s so stylish and cute! Going lighter/darker is always a shock in the beginning but I bet the color will grow on you!
And, I really want to make those cranberry bars. YUM.
oh my goodness your hair is amazing, love it!
LOVE your hair. I think it looks awesome!!
I always make a lot of food so I don’t have to cook every night–been doing this since, well, forever. HAH. I don’t love to cook so it’s perf for me.
I think I am a red/blue, but I need to take it again & see!
I’m a blue too! I love personality tests, and most of them seem pretty accurate. Also, I love love your hair, so pretty! I tend to make leftovers, but will only eat them once.
I am definitely doing that quiz, I love stuff like that too! Love the hair, and I read The Happiness Project as part of Julie’s book club last month and loved it, I’m sure you’ll love it too!
For leftovers it really depends on what it is – soup is always a go, as is pasta or things with rice. However, almost any meat (unless its in a soup/sauce) I don’t really like as much. We have quite a few parties and gatherings in the next few weeks and I can’t wait!
The blonde looks great!!
No parties really, though I need to finish my shopping! Totally taking the test! Emily is such a star, love her recipes and I LOVE the hair!!! Very lady like!!!
First of all, love the hair! It looks great! …. I took the test and it definitely explains me to a T!
LOVE your new hair! I’m a huge fan of leftovers… they are quick and easy with a little one running around!
I just did the quiz and I am a BLUE!! It describes me to a “T” so I am going to say it is pretty spot on. Neat…now I will have to get my husband to do it!!
Your hair is cute but I almost didn’t recognize you. You are definitely a BLONDE now!!
Love the hair, Ashley! I’d say embrace and rock the blonde
LOVE the haircut; it looks great!!
I’m so taking this test.. right now! And, I love your hair!! Blondes do have more fun!
Do you have an e-mail contact available?
Yes! You can either click the “Contact Me” tab at the top of my blog or email me at ashlw0304@yahoo.com
LOVE the new doo, girly! SUPER duper cute!!!
I looove your new hair! And as soon as I read Julies review i went and requested that book at my library!
Your hair is beautiful!! Also I took the quiz. My color is white and it was pretty spot on for me as well! Love stuff like that!
Love the new ‘do! I’ve been looking for something that’d be easier to do in the AM. My short layers end up in a tiny ponytail a few times a week – not too cute!
I just took the quiz and I’m a white, it describes me pretty well too! Crazy how that stuff works.