Tuesday Linky Loves

How is everyone today?

It seems like summer is slipping by, faster than anyone realizes.

My veggies and fruit and growing and blooming, sand is in every crevice of my car, and every member of our family is covered in tan lines in various shades…

it is lovely.

Yesterday and today the humidity was gone and bright sunshine prevailed, thank goodness. I simply can’t take any more humidity.

Anyhow… I wish my hair was long enough to do this.

At least now my candle addiction will not go to waste!

Yep… making a whole lot of this soon…raspberry!

Planning AJ’s birthday party… love these favors…

speaking of parties, this invitation is my inspiration for AJ’s

Looking for something new to read?

I think need to make these asap!

Dollhouses are all the rage apparently… I love these ones!

Mmmmm…. ice cream… need I say more?

Have you heard of Pepsi’s Salty Watermelon flavor?

Moira needs this…

Ok, I will stop for now! =)

Talk to you all tomorrow!

Monday Luvs

How is everyone? Yes, it is Monday again… hopefully its a good one for you all!

Ready for some fun links to get your week started?

I am in love with this bedroom design

Making these for dinner!!!

The girls are itching for me to make these…

I can’t wait to do this tonight =)

Choreographing to this song, poodle ballerinas in my future!

Definitely going to be trying some of these…

Extra quilt lying about?

I am itching to paint something this color!

Slightly obsessing about this…

Have a good day friends!!

Tropical Dinner

It may feel like 108 outside but I am not letting it spoil my mood!

I am definitely not a hot weather loving girl so I decided to make the most of it by making the family a tropics inspired dinner and oh my word did it turn out delicious!!!

For dinner I started out with this recipe but I made added a key ingredient- Cream of Coconut!

This lovely little can makes all the difference, it is sweet like the inside of an Almond Joy candybar… yummy!

I added the cream of coconut with the egg and coconut milk mixture. I also mixed a little in my sweet chile dipping sauce, which was also delicious.

I paired this chicken with some rice and the meal was set.

Finally, for dessert I made a tropical smoothie using frozen pineapple (I had cut up and frozen myself), coconut milk,

and more cream of coconut (about 1/4 cup). It was good enough that the girls were fighting over who got the last bits!

All in all a wonderful meal that will definitely be repeated!

What’s your favorite hot weather fare?

4th of July Yumminess!

Hello!!! So who is gearing up for the holiday on Wednesday? I know that we are looking forward to grilling out, eating some great food, and hopefully watching fireworks. This year, thanks to the magic of Pinterest, I am going to trying a whole bunch of new holiday recipes that are in the spirit of the 4th of July… here are just a few!

1. Red licorice wrapped in cute wrappers

2. Independence Sangria

3. Dipped Pretzels

4. Brownie fruit kebabs

5. Layered drink for kids

6. Flag Breakfast Toast

Yummy right?! I’m so excited for the layered drink and the brownie kebabs!!! Strawberries and blueberries make the perfect addition to any celebration I think. =)

Happy grilling and celebrating fellow Americans!

 

This Just Pinned

1. Cute necklaces with beach stones   2. Or maybe with wooden mushrooms!    3. Still loving these galaxy nails

4. This sweet Georgia peach honey sounds divine!   5. Who knew that Elmer’s glue and food coloring could make such pretty vases?!

6. Chicken salad in a mason jar- yummo!  7. Something funny to make you giggle, lol!

How is everyone doing? It has been pretty busy here, painting dolls and fairy doors, trying to keep this baby busy and out of trouble.

Hope you are all having a great weekend, see you tomorrow with post about getting kids to cooperate.