Bahama Breeze Late Night Happy Hour, Rice Bowls, Cocktails and a Giveaway!!

What would you do if I told you I was giving away a party at Bahama Breeze...enter of course!!

I don't know about you but I need a beach in my life...soon! When I cannot take a vacation, I like to head to Bahama Breeze. 

A group of Memphis bloggers was invited to try out the new Rice Bowls and Happy Hour menu at Bahama Breeze. Now, Bahama Breeze holds a special place in my heart. Its where Joe and I had our first date (we hit it off right away!), where we cut our coconut shrimp (to be polite...hey, we were just meeting for the first time!), and where Joe ordered fish (to seem sophisticated...ha!). When I heard that we could go for free and try out new menu items, I was in!

It was raining when I got there on a Friday night...and it was prom night for a local high school. I loved seeing all the girls in their dresses. 

Well when you go to Happy Hour you have to start with cocktails, right. I started out with a Bahamarita....so good! It is Cuervo Gold Tequila, kiwi, strawberry and mango ices.  Bahama Breeze had a wonderful drink menu.

Check out the dinner menu here.

We started out with some yummy coconut shrimp and onion rings. I have had the coconut shrimp before and they never disappoint. The onion rings were delicious too...and so huge!

 I ordered the Jamaican Jerk Chicken with rice and veggies. I loved the mango salsa on top of the chicken. 

 The folks at Bahama Breeze also brought out several of their new Rice Bowls for us to try. I liked the Shrimp Creole and Asian the best. I think the Rice Bowls are good but there are so many other things on the menu that I like better. Why would I go to a island restaurant and get Asian food?

 We had SO MUCH FOOD!!!

 Our server was so sweet and drew pictures on the take out containers.

Here is a group shot of all of us.

Jaime, Jen-Marie, Natalie, Me, Misty, and Wendy

I loved meeting you ladies and cannot wait until our next meet-up!

Bahama Breeze is the perfect spot to make you feel like you are on vacation. I especially love sitting on the patio when they have the steel drum band playing...if you close your eyes and then wind is blowing...you feel like you are on an island. Pure bliss!

The late night happy hour specials are available Sunday-Thursday from 9 p.m.- close. They have specialty drinks ($4!!!) and half price appetizers. Check out the menu here

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And now for the giveaway. Bahama Breeze has graciously agreed to give away a "Cocktail Hour". That is 1 hour of free appetizers and 1 cocktail per person for up to 20 people. I think this would be perfect for a night out with friends...and when your hour is up, get a table and stay for dinner. You must be local to participate. This is for the Memphis Bahama Breeze location only. You also must make a reservation with the restaurant. 

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*Our meal/drinks were comped, but the opinions are all mine :)

Today

Sorry y'all, I just had to post this picture...because tomorrow...it's gonna be May!

Today I have a sick baby girl to take care of but while she is napping (and I am catching up on EVERYTHING!), here are some things that I am looking forward to in May. It's going to be an exciting and fun filled month.

*We have a few family birthdays to attend

* A Cinco de Mayo Dinner with our friends

*I am running the Oak Hall Run for St. Jude 5K

*Greekfest

*I will be celebrating my 2nd Mother's Day

*The Bachelorette Starts-woo-hoo!

*The Levitt Shell concerts start at Overton Park

*We are doing the Zoom Through The Zoo 5K

*Memphis in May Sunset Symphony

*We go to the beach!

Questions??

 Go ahead...ask away...nothing is off limits? Is there something you want to know about me, my family, my job, etc.?

Leave your questions in the comment section and I will answer them later this week.

Thoughtful Thursday

What I'm Loving Wednesday

{one}

I am loving the line of for the Live at the Garden concert series. It's the one thing in Memphis I always talk about attending and have yet to do.

{two}

We have booked our Destin trip for the last week of May. I am so excited to get my toes in the sand and fruity drink in my hand. We took Sally last year but she was so little. I cant wait to see what she thinks of the sand and water. 

{three}

I took part in a wonderful run on Monday for Boston. It was through Fleet Feet here in Memphis and was an amazing experience!

{four}

I am in LOVE with this playhouse that I found online (complete with a tutorial). Follow me on Pinterest if you want the link. Im pretty Sally needs this in a few years.

{five}

I am so excited to announce that I am getting more serious about my business. I am working on a travel blog and business cards and will share them with you as soon as everything is ready. I am so excited to share my love of travel with everyone and grow my business.


{six}
I am excited for our blogger meet up/review at Bahama Breeze. We were invited to try out the new rice bowls and happy hour menu and then blog about it. There will also be a giveaway coming soon. Stay tuned for details. If you are a local Memphis blogger and want to come, let me know. We
have room for one more...

Thoughtful Thursday

Right Now

There are some big changes going on in our house...things that I not QUITE ready to talk about but I promise I will share this with you all as soon as I am ready to. 

In the mean time, I want to share some pictures I took yesterday of my sweet 14 month old. YUP! My baby girl is 14 months old!! I realized that I never did a 13 month old update so that is coming so I can get back on schedule. 

BHB Link-Up

I saw this on Lia's blog and decided to play along. I am linking up with Blair's Head Band.

1. The Basics
Who are you: Sarah
Where do you blog: Moske Monkey Business
How did you pick your blog’s name:  I love monkeys so it just made since. 

2. Location, location, location
Where did you grow up: Germantown, TN (right outside of Memphis)
Where do you live now: Germantown, TN :)
Where would you live anywhere in the world: the beach!! Maybe the coast of South Carolina or Georgia. If money didn't matter I would be in Laguna Beach!

3. Let’s talk beauty - what is your favorite or signature:
Lipstick: Falbala by NarsMascara: Whatever is on sale/I have a coupon for
Perfume: Angel by Thierry Mugler

4. Yummies - what is your favorite:
Cocktail: Malibu Rum with Pineapple Juice
Dessert: chocolate!! specifically peanut butter and chocolate. I was at the grocery and they the Reese's eggs for 25 cents...yup...danger!!
Pizza Topping(s): pepperoni

5. I always have these three things in my refrigerator:
Un: berries
Deux: olives
Trois: lots of veggies

6. Get artsy - what is your favorite:
Movie:I have a slight obsession with movies...as in I have over 100 DVD's. Some favorites are:  Big, Office Space, The Goonies, Wizard of Oz, Home Alone, Elf, Almost Famous, Dazed and Confused, Bridget Jones Diary, Step Brothers, and Annie.
Book:  I love all the Emily Giffin books, 
TV Show: True Blood, The Bachelor/The Bachelorette (I know it's silly!), The Soup

7. Kid stuffs - three questions about your youth:
What did you want to Be when you grew up? a talent agent
Who was your favorite teacher and why? Mrs. Goff-2nd grade...she was so nice and patient.
What was your worst sickness/surgery/hospital visit as a kid? I was a pretty healthy kid but I did break my arm once

8. The Pretty Things - what is your:
Favorite color: green
Favorite flower: zinnias
Favorite artist (painter, photographer, etc.): Im not a big "art" person. I do like paintings by Sarah Robertson and Emily Ozier.

9. Shop ‘Til You Drop
What’s one thing you buy the most often: dresses
Do you prefer to shop online or in-store? in-store
Imagine you open your own store - what would you sell? vintage housewares that I've collected traveling the country and going to junk sales and flea markets

10. Be a Hater: what are three things you would like to go away?
Ein: people who hurt animals and children
Zwei: cancer
Drei: dog hair!

11. The Final Three (x Three)
I hand you a genie - what are your three wishes? 

1. To have all of my family live long healthy lives

2.  To be able to travel the world...having the money and time 

3.  Too take all the anxiety out of my life

List 3 things you can see out of your window right now.

1.  a cloudy sky

2. bird bath

3. Hank (my dog)

Who are three people, living or dead, you would invite over for dinner?

1.  The Beatles

2. My grandparents/great grand parents who I never met

3. my mom

Thoughtful Thursday

Cici and Ryan Giveaway!

 I was introduced by the cutest site for baby clothes through winning a contest. I got to pick out $100 worth of stuff. I chose these cute dresses for Miss Sally. I went ahead and ordered them in a 2T since we already have so many clothes in our current size. 

Here are some more super cute things that I am drooling over! I LOVE these styles....so cute for a little girl!!

The girls over at Cici and Ryan have offered to give away a $30 gift card to one of you!! 

To enter please:

 {1} follow my blog and let me know that you do

{2} tell me what you would pick if you are the lucky winner!

The winner will be drawn by Rafflecopter. Good Luck!!!

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