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Wednesday’s Wowzers

June 22, 2011 7 Comments

Happy Wednesday, my friends!

This is just what the doctor ordered. I needed to ignore the clutter of my house, the suitcases that still need to be put away, and the laundry that I wish would disappear! After a good dose of crafting inspiration, I am just a bit more motivated!

Here are a few ideas that caught my eye this week…

What a festive mantle!! I’m lovin’ these paper patriotic fireworks from Landee at I Heart Naptime. What a fun way to decorate for the Fourth of July!

Note to self: No browsing yummy recipes before breakfast! It’s only 8 AM, and my mouth is already watering for this coconut ice cream. You can find the recipe at Wonderful Joy Ahead.

With a 2-year-old boy, my life usually centers around all things “boy.” This ballerina dream top from Peanut to Princess is a-DOR-able!! It makes me want a little girl in my life!

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Red, White, & Blue Yummyness

May 30, 2011 14 Comments

Happy Memorial Day, my friends!

Many thanks to our military troops, past and present, who have dedicated their lives to protecting our great nation!

It’s the beginning of the patriotic season–one of my very favorite times of the year! Get ready for firecrackers and s’mores! ?

Tomorrow, I will be enjoying an entire day outside with my family, soaking in the sun and enjoying every last minute of this 3-day weekend. I don’t know about you, but I needed this extra day in my weekend!

In the mean time… here is some patriotic eye candy. Is there anything more lovely than red, white, and blue??

Here is some yummyness to get you in the patriotic spirit!

Cupcakes

1. Red, white, and blue cupcakes – Skip To My Lou.

2. American Pie Cupcakes – Mommy Topics.

3. Flag Cupcakes – The Girl Who Ate Everything.

Fresh Fruit

4. Red, white, and blue strawberries – Oopsey Daisy.

5. Red, white, and blue skewers – Make and Takes.

6. Red, white, and blue stuffed strawberries from Fabulessly Frugal.

7. Watermelon stars – No Biggie.

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Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad

May 19, 2011 12 Comments

There is just something about being in my swimsuit that motivated me to start eating light and healthy! When we returned from Maui, I honestly craved something light and simple. (And that is NOT always the case for me!) This strawberry poppy seed salad was the first meal on my menu!

It’s not only a simple meal, but tasty too! I’m not really a salad girl. But this is the only salad I will eat as an entire course. I love the sweet strawberries paired with the salty bacon. The best part of the salad, though, is the yummy poppyseed salad dressing. YUMMM!

This is also a special meal for our family. I always make it for our Valentine’s Day dinner! Something about strawberries just seems so romantic, so this salad always makes the V-Day menu.

Want to make your own??

Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

Toss together:

Romaine lettuce (or your choice of greens)

Strawberries, quartered

Bacon, cooked and sliced

Toasted slivered almonds

Green onions, chopped (optional)

Mushrooms, sliced (optional)

Drizzle with poppyseed dressing:

Using mixer, mix together:

1 1/2 c. sugar