National Soup Month: January

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Soup is one of my favorite foods, I LOVE it, and I've said it before... 

I could quite possibly eat it every day! 

It is hearty and good for your soul! 

But, did you know that January is National Soup Month?

Makes sense, since it's a great way to warm up during these cold winter months and perfect ammo for fighting the common cold (and influenza bug) that seems to kick everyone's butt this time of year!

The people of Personal Creations blog/website have put together some great facts on soup such as, "Americans eat more than 10 billion bowls of soup every year" and "Chicken Noodle is the top rated soup according to 2,000 Americans polled". The site also has a descriptive difference between stocks and broths which I was always unsure of! 

At the end it includes tips for creating that perfect bowl of deliciousness!

You can check out the post here.

Here are three soup recipes that I have featured here on Perfectly Scrubbed that you can check out:

Tortellini Sausage Soup

(this is a LOVED by all who try it!)

Ham & Potato

Broccoli Cheese Soup

What is your favorite kind of soup?

I would love it if you shared your recipes too! :)

xoxo

:: GIVEAWAY ::

I am super excited to announce that I am hosting my first (solo) giveaway this month in honor of my birthday month and my first blog-iversary! This giveaway is also my way of say THANK YOU so much to all of my followers out there! It is SO awesome when I to run in to someone, or get a random email or comment, stating how much you like reading my blog! You all are amazing!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!

What YOU could WIN!!! (all pictured above)

• Zara-inspired plaid blanket scarf
• Starbucks cup
• Statement necklace
• TWO pairs of boot socks

HOW do you win?

• Contest will be run mostly through my IG account (check it out here or on my sidebar)
• Extra entry: "Like" my Perfectly Scrubbed Facebook page. If you are already a follower (or have liked) my FB account, comment on the photo and let me know you are already a follower! I will give you another entry!
• Extra entry: Follow me on Bloglovin'! If you are already a follower on Bloglovin', leave a comment on this post that you are!
• Winner will be chosen by random using a random generator app. 
• Winner will be announced on my birthday--- January 31st!

Good Luck to you all!

Thanks again for following along!

xoxo

Looks Lately v8.0

Hello? Remember me? 

I went a little M.I.A. as work pushed on, holiday gatherings came and went, and 2014 came to a close. I think the one thing that I hate about being a nurse is not being able to hold traditions in your family because you most often have to work major holidays (like Christmas). This year my husband and I started to make (what we can hopefully try to work out in years to come) our own tradition with a sushi date and driving around looking at Christmas lights on Christmas Eve. I hope that you were able to enjoy quality time with family and friends and are looking forward to what 2015 has in store. 

Tonight I am sharing a recap of some of the end of the year outfits. There are going to be a lot of them since it's been awhile since I did a post like this so bear with me, but I hope you enjoy! :)

cardigan: Target // sweater: TJ Maxx // pants: Old Navy // necklace: VeryJane // boots: Payless Shoes

vest: VeryJane (often found there or on Groopdealz) // sweater: Express // pants: Old Navy // boots: VeryJane // necklace: Walmart 

vest: Old Navy // sweater: Forever21 // leggings: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's //scarf: Forever 21 // boots: VeryJane

cargo vest: Old Navy // sweater: Target // scarf: VeryJane // jeans: Old Navy // boots: Forever 21 //necklace: Our World Boutique

cardigan: Target // button up: IG shop (orig. J Crew) // pants: Charlotte Russe // booties: JC Penney // necklace: Old Navy

top: Shop Hope's // leggings: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's // scarf: Forever 21 // watch: gift shop at work

sweater: VeryJane // tank: Old Navy // jeans: Old Navy // necklace: Our World Boutique // boots: Zappos (Minnetonka 5 fringe boots)

sweater: Old Navy // pants: Banana Republic // booties: Payless Shoes // necklace: Our World Boutique

vest: VeryJane // sweater: Target // jeans: American Eagle // scarf: VeryJane // necklace: Purple Peridot // booties: Forever 21

top: Kohl's // scarf: VeryJane // pants: Old Navy // boots: North Face @ Clark's // necklace: Purple Peridot

top: VeryJane // jeans: Old Navy // scarf: Express // boots: Payless Shoes // boot socks: Target

cardigan: Target // button up: Target // jeans: Old Navy // necklace & boots: VeryJane

vest: VeryJane // button up: Banana Republic // pants: Old Navy // boots: Macy's // boot socks: Kohl's // necklace: Walmart

Whew... that is all!

If you have any questions about anything, need help styling a piece, or are in search of something... just ask!! I would love to help you out! Send me a pic of the item (email: romzeka@gmail.com) and I can give you ideas or tips. Or send me an email of what you are in search of (ISO) and I try to help you find it!

Have a great night!! <3

xoxo