Pics from the road...

One of my favorite things about going for runs is getting to take in the beautiful scenery, so lately I have been walking just a bit to mix things up (better workout because it keeps your body guessing) and it's given me time to take a few pictures...

...it's the perfect way to de-stress and reflect on everything that's going on. 

What's for dinner {5} // Vegetarian Fried Rice Recipe

Monday Dave and I cooked this meal up and I knew you all would love it so I made sure to take pictures for you all, you know, because I'm nice like that :) Again, this was another meal that was so easy, cheap, and oh so delicious!

Cook some brown rice, we used our rice cooker, but a pan would work just fine too...

Slice up some extra firm tofu and saute it in a pan, we poured some sunflower oil in the bottom first and then sprinkled the tofu with cayenne pepper and a bit of low-sodium soy sauce...

 Add the rice to the tofu, pour in a can of chop suey, and add your favorite sauce...we used General Tso's, so good! Mix it all up...

 ...and enjoy!

Wordless Wednesday {13}...

I promised you all more pics from Dave's show last Friday so here you go...

Linking up with  The Paper Mama, And Then She {Snapped}, Project Alicia, Live and Love Outloud, Angry Julie Monday, Naptimemomtog, Jenni from the Blog, and A Little King and I...

Let's be real...

...perusing a career in music is tough. I know I have been posting so much recently about all the great things that are happening for Dave's music (and they are wonderful), but that doesn't mean that we are on the downhill slide of this journey. Instead we are thankful for all the great opportunities coming our way and that things are still moving forward, but it also makes us realize how much further we have to go...

Also, these opportunities don't come without their cost. You have to spend money to make money, right? Well we are definitely still in the spend money side of things. While the album has been selling and things like that, we won't see money from iTunes for awhile still. Plus, the money from the television shows won't be coming until at least next spring. But, I've said it before and I'll say it again...Dave and I know that money is not what is important in life. We feel like we are blessed beyond measure to have found one another and that we're able to be together every day. That's what matters most in life to us. 

...but that doesn't mean that some days aren't rough. Everyone has their moments. Some days you just wake up with the weight of the world on your shoulders and you feel like all of the hard work you've been doing doesn't matter. And boy do we work hard. Some nights we have to make ourselves step away from the computer (work) and go to bed because it's late. But there is always something more you could be doing. To me it's worth it if it helps one more person hear Dave's music.

Pearlie Girl giveaway...

 So remember that very first sponsor I introduced you to the other day? The one with the pictures of her pretty hair accessories and her adorable daughters? Well that's Jen and she is kind enough to be giving away two of those hair accessories to one lucky winner this week!

She is giving one of you a headband with a purple flower and a green hair clip! How awesome is that? Here's what you need to do...

*How to enter: make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry letting me know you did them (so you can have up to   entries) easy as that! Each thing can only be done once (multiple tweets, etc. will not count as extra entries.)

*Mandatory entries~
-follow my blog (click "join this site" in the top right under where it says "followers")

-go to Pearlie Girl and tell me what you your favorite item in her shop is!

*Extra entries~
-follow Jen's blog

-follow me on twitter

 -like my blog on facebook

-like Jen's blog on facebook
(she's also giving 20% off to everyone who likes her facebook page!)

-tweet about the giveaway!
(ex: Check out @mallorieowens blog for a chance to win two hair accessories from @jeno333! http://bit.ly/oXDlVd)

...giveaway ends Sept. 30th at midnight and the winners will be announced Oct 1st! Good luck :)

Steppin' Out {16}...

Friday night Dave had a show at a new place out in Newton called Norm's Coffee bar. Cool little spot out there with the best soy chai latte I have had in awhile...maybe ever. We met some great people and it was a great night, as always...

Top~ Thrifted

...the pictures we took outside didn't turn out, so I had to take this one, but I had on American Eagle Jeans and black Target flip flops

 Haha, licking the honey from the lid...busted

...there will be more pics of Dave playing this night coming later this week :)

Linking up with Harper's Happenings...

Meet our September Sponsors!

Hey guys, today I'm so excited to introduce you to our September sponsors! These ladies are wonderful so make sure to stop by their blogs and shops and say hi...

 

Hi! I'm Jen, owner of Pearlie Girl {hair decor}. I love creating beautiful accessories to 'decorate' your hair! I am insprired by my sweet Lily Pearl (Pearlie Girl) and my beautiful Kylie. Pearlie Girl has lots of flower headbands, clips, and bows for you and your little ones. I hope you come and visit my shop and find something you love!

Jen is offering a code for 20% off a purchase from Pearlie Girl to whoever likes Pearlie Girl on Facebook. :)

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I'm Lauren - the almost wife of a professional athlete that loves crafting and creating. When I am not chasing my man all over the country I enjoy scrap booking, stamping, my Silhouette, creating unique hair clips from felt and fabric, and writing about our adventures. I am documenting my journey, as two become one and I move from the Midwest to the South. Come join me for the ride, I promise it won't be boring.

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Hi! I'm Haley. Newlywed and owner of The Yellow Peony, located in Shawnee, KS. I am usually designing and creating - whether it's bracelets, flower fascinators or being a marketing manager by day - I can't seem to sit still for more than a few minutes. The Yellow Peony is keeping me busy and the new brides and lovely ladies I create for happy - Hope you'll check it out!

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I started simply as a blogger, trying to find my way back to the writer I used to be. Since then I have learned to expand my horizons, and have now become an amateur photographer, chef, baker and crazy crafter. Oh yeah, did I forget to mention I have three beautiful daughters under the age of three? They keep me insanely busy, and when I'm not pulling out my hair trying to figure out why they are all screaming at me simultaneously, I'm dancing in the living room with them. They have inspired the creativity back into my soul, and through my hands and into every piece you can find in my shop. I love my crazy, sometimes messed up life, and I wouldn't change it for the world. So come check out my work and say Hi! I'd love to meet you!

Guys there is still 15% discount at my shop with coupon code HOME15 until the end of September!

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Howdy! My name is Ruthie and I am southern newlywed wife, mama to a cute chunky French bulldog and love of all things crafty. My blog chronicles my life, everything from my relationship with Jesus, the ridiculous costume parties my husband plans and trying to become Suzie Homemaker while balancing a full time job in software marketing. In my house, we love, we hug, we live out loud, we make mistakes and make fools of ourselves. Oh, and I blog all about it!

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Hey guys my name is Christa and i blog over at Young&Restless blog. Im 22, married for 4 years, and have a 2 year old daughter named Braylee. Im a WAHM (work at home mom) blogger, photographer, and babysit 3 little girls during the week. We have had 2 miscarriaged and i struggle with an auto immune HYPOthyroidism disorder where my body attacks my thyroid. I love to workout, bake, and share beauty tips. Im very open and honest and blog about it all :)

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Hey there! My name is Jenna and I blog at over at The Duty Family Blog. I'm a 23 year old wife to Curtis and first time mother to a almost 1 year old baby girl, Brooklynn. I write about every day life, personal style, and a little bit of attempted creativity. Come on over and say hello! I'd love to meet you!

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Hey there, I'm Amanda of Apple Blue. My style and interests are constantly changing but my blog is a place for me to record every second of it and share all of my stories, skills and adventures with anyone who reads it. I also have an adorable online shop where I sell amazing vintage and handmade items. I love what I do and feel so lucky to be able to live this dream. Current obsessions: sewing, Jesus, and bookbinding. Please do stop by and say hi! And feel free to use the code homeiswithyou for 30% off any purchase.

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Hi! My name is Erinn and I blog at As it were or even if it weren't. I'm a navy wife and recent college grad just trying to figure it all out and sometimes I'm actually successful! I post a lot about food, dance, job hunting, navy wife life and randomness. One thing you can count on when you visit is that you will get your daily fix (and then some) of random. So, stop on by and say hello! If you want to learn even more about me, my blog is a good place to start.

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Hi, I'm Jana! I blog over at Giggles, Glitz, & Glam where there really is no set theme as I'm all over the place. If I feel the need to talk about it then I'm likely to blog about it. I love making stuff for my shop where my specialty is tutus! I also enjoy a number of other fun crafty projects and trying out new things. 

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If you're interested in sponsoring us for next month go here for the information and shoot me an email! Big things are happening around here next month and we would love to have you and help you expand your business and/or blog!

North Carolina?

Have you guys heard of the band Onward Soldiers before? If not, consider this your lucky day :) I looove their song "Let the Time Roll by" (video below)...plus it's the perfect Friday afternoon song, enjoy!

Also, they live in North Carolina, which is one of the places on our list of top places to move right now, along with Texas. What do you all think about that? Any of you live in/near North Carolina? Great place to live? Would love to meet some of you if we moved out there and got to tour the east cost a bit! Let me know what you guys think and who would be close to us!

What's for dinner {4} // Vegetarian Tamale Pie Recipe.

Monday I made Dave and I this dish I found on Pinterest. (If you're on there add me!) These vegetable tamale pies were amazing and super cheap to make, I will definitely be making them again. For dinner we put some of it on lettuce cups and ate them as wraps. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I made a few changes to the recipe so I will share how I made it.

Ingredients~

   -1 cup cornmeal
   -sea salt
   -1 can black beans
   -1 can diced tomatoes
   -1/2 c salsa
   -2 tsp cumin
   -1/4 tsp cayenne
   -1 tsp oregano
   -1/4 cup jalapeno slices
   -Mexican cheese

1. Bring 4 c water to boil in medium sauce pan. Stir in cornmeal slowly. Continue to stir until it begins to thicken (about 2 minutes). Add 1 tsp sea salt. Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally for about 15 minutes.

2. Spread a layer of the cornmeal mix onto the bottom of your dish. I used two circular dishes about . Preheat oven to 350.

3. Drain the tomatoes and beans. In mixing bowl, mash beans with a spoon (I find that's easier than a fork), I did it until they were about half mashed and some were still whole beans. Add tomatoes, salsa, cumin, cayenne, oregano, jalapenos, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Mix.

4. Pour mixture in the dish(es). Top each dish with cheese. Bake about 25 minutes.

Wordless Wednesday {12}...

Pictures from the walk portion of my run/walk yesterday...Kansas *sigh* you are gorgeous...

Linking up with The Paper Mama, And Then She {Snapped}, Project Alicia, Live and Love Outloud, Angry Julie Monday, Naptimemomtog, and A Little King and I...

TV Liscensing!

If you follow Dave and I on twitter (you can find us at @daveowensmusic and @mallorieowens) then you've probably seen us talk about some of the networks that have picked up Dave's music for licensing...which means they can use Dave's music for their shows starting this fall. We are so excited!

His album "Love via Music" has been picked up by many networks and shows, it's just another step that helps to remind us that all the hard work we're putting into this is paying off for his music career. I'm so proud of him for following his dream, even when it's hard.

There are more contracts coming in, but here's the list so far, you ready?
 -Discovery Network (this includes multiple networks)
-MTV
-VH1
-Oxygen

...exciting right? I was really happy but it didn't quite sink in until I called my best friend to tell her all the networks that had picked it up, that's when it started to become real. I can't wait until we hear Dave's song on a show, I just might cry.

Here are a few pics from our time in the studio recording the album...

...I can't believe it's only been a few months since we released the album and we've already seen such a great response, but I'm not surprised since it turned out so great. Can't wait to see what happens next :)

**By the way, for those of you who are new to my site here is some of the songs from the album...




...and if you'd like to purchase an album go here!

Last night...

Our dinner Sunday night was so fab and yet so simple that I had to share. One of the things I realized while taking the weekend off is that I'd like to try more new recipes. This is one we've done before, but today I made a new one from Pinterest I'll post the pics and recipe link soon, it was so good!

Last night we made ahi tuna steaks from Target, Alexia whole wheat rolls with some olive oil to dip it in (with some lemon pepper, italian seasoning, and tiny bit of garlic salt), and some veggies with lemon pepper on them. Healthy and delicious...of course we topped of the night with some froyo from Orange Leaf :)