Monday, July 25, 2016

Monday Inspiration #15

Welcome to some

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I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  It's been soooo hot here that we spent most of our time in the pool or under a shade tree.

So, let's get Inspired

This week I am sharing 


10-Minute Outdoor Candle Planter
Garden Therapy
I was strolling through my local garden center a few weeks back and saw the most brilliant use of terracotta – outdoor candle planters! I quickly gathered the materials and went straight home to make my own, and I LOVE how it turned out!


Distressed Harlequin Art Deco Side Table
The Interior Frugalista
That's right, Mr. Frugalista found this tiered Art Deco side table on a local online auction site, which has become a go-to source for furniture. It had already been chalk painted in Duck Egg Blue, distressed, and dark waxed and was selling for a very good price. Sold to the highest bidder!


Adult Coloring Review
Paulette's Papers

Premium Colored Pencils (SET OF 72) Soft Core Lead Ultra Smooth in 72 Individual Colors (No Duplicates) in a Beautiful Tin Case – Pre-Sharpened – Highest Quality – Perfect for Artists & Beginners



CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALL CHEESECAKE
Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Say hello to my very first chocolate cheesecake for Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt! This chocolate peanut butter ball cheesecake is epic though. It has Nutter Butters crushed up into cookie balls and placed into the cheesecake before it’s baked. They are firm which I love. They don’t fall apart when you’re cutting the cheesecake or getting a fork full.



DIY Lavender “Essential Oil” Tincture
Hello Creative Family
I’m so excited to officially launch our Think Ahead Handmade Gifts series today!!! I hope that you all had a chance to read my post on Tuesday where I introduced the concept of the series and gave you all the opportunity to sign up for our Handmade Gift Givers Club. If not, hop on over to our Handmade Gifts Made Easy post and take a peek!



Easy DIY Burp Cloths
The Lost Apron
These burp cloths are quick and easy to make.  They are great for your baby, to give to a new mom, or as a simple baby shower gift.  They are made with a cloth diaper on one side and fun fabrics on the other side.  Make a set in a variety of fabrics.


HASSELBACK CHICKEN STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL RECIPE
Walking on Sunshine
And I've been doing really good at taking the photos, writing the ingredients
down as I go along so I can blog about the recipe with you too.
 I'm sure we've all seen the video floating around on Facebook of the Hasselback chicken stuffed
with cheese, tomatoes and basil.   I made a few changes from the recipe the video showed and
it came out delicious.  Really easy and my husband is already requesting
this recipe for dinner again


MANGO PEACH SALSA
Flour On My Face
This Mango Peach Salsa recipe is an old recipe from back in 2011. It is so good that I have made it so many times I can’t even count.


CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH CAKE
Rose Bakes

A couple of weeks ago I went on the search for a recipe for a cake like this for my sister-in-laws birthday.  I wanted something new to bake for her, and since she loves cookie dough, this seemed like a perfect cake!



Baked Mac n’ Cheese with Hot Dogs & Tomatoes
You Brew My Tea

Baked Mac n’ Cheese has been a favorite of mine since childhood, but this particular recipe is the creation of my mother-in-law.  In fact, it is something that my Beau has been telling me about for years now.  So, this year for his birthday, I finally indulged and bought the ingredients to make this dish just for him.




Today, I thought I'd share Noah's birthday cake for this year!  He is a huge fan of peanut butter cups (more of an addict).  It's to the point where we can't keep them in the house because we'll both finish off a bag in a couple of days...like really.  So, when it came time to craft up the perfect cake for him, I knew exactly what to make!









Saturday, July 23, 2016

Monday Inspiration #14

Welcome to some

from 

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  It's been soooo hot here that we spent most of our time in the pool or under a shade tree.

So, let's get Inspired

This week I am sharing 

3 Ingredient Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
Almost Supermom
My amazing 10 year old Martha Stewart in training came up with this one all on her own :) Proud mommy moment here! We went strawberry picking a few weeks ago and came back with close to 4 gallons of strawberries from my favorite place to pick anything, Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, GA.


Healthy Raspberry Frozen Yogurt
Whole Food : Real Families

Sweetened only with fresh fruit and honey, this Healthy Raspberry Frozen Yogurt doubles as dessert and nutritious snack when it is hot outside!



Thrifted Milk Can Makeover
Raven would

On one of my last trips to Goodwill I found this little milk can. I’ve always wanted one for my kitchen and this looks like one I saw being sold at the craft stores at some point in time. I picked it up for an easy on the pocketbook 2.99.


EASY DIY FABRIC FLIP FLOPS
iGoBOGO

What’s great about these adorable DIY Fabric Flip Flops is how easy and inexpensive they are to make! The other great thing is that you can upcycle an old pair of flip flops into something new and fashionable or something perfect to match a favorite dress!


10 WAYS TO RELAX AND DE-STRESS
DESIGN LIFE DIARIES

Two weeks ago Chris and I were able to attend the annual Lavender Festival at Highland Springs Resort. This has been on my LA Bucket List for about five years now, but I always somehow manage to miss it. This year, I was not about to let it sneak by me again. I am so happy that my handy dandy planner (I use this one!) kept it on my radar and we were finally able to partake in the festivities this year.



When I look into a mirror, I think I look okay. I know I’m overweight, and I know I have a “mom bod.” But my husband never complains – he just tells me I’m beautiful no matter what. But every once in a while my confidence takes a hit, and I have to remind myself that my size is not my worth. My body does not define what I can do or who I am. The other night, I was sent reeling by a comment from my five year old, Dexter.


Healthy Hydration: Honey/Ginger Haymaker’s Punch
~Taylor-Made Homestead~
One of the job hazards of being a homesteader in Texas is the heat & humidity you’re subjected to during a typical Texas summer as you go about your daily tasks.  WHEW!  It’s really turned hot out there, but I’m not afforded an air conditioned job behind a desk anymore. (not that I’m complaining!)  I need to be in the garden, on the tractor or maybe at the barn – much of my responsibilities involve me working outside.  Recently a smart friend shared her recipe for making what she called ‘Haymaker Punch’ that she used as her own homemade Gatorade during the summer.  Her recipe used 4 simple ingredients: apple cider vinegar, filtered water, grated ginger and honey.


Lemon Pie Ice Cream Sundae Recipe
Flavours & Frosting
SUMMER that´s a word we´ve all being looking forward to! Right? It´s the Season for Sun, Vacation and Barbecue (or “braai” as we say in SA). To celebrate it, I’ve teamed up with a group of amazing Food Bloggers to bring you 50 delicious recipes to celebrate this Summer in BBQ style! For this I´ve made this Lemon Pie Ice Cream Sundae Recipe. Scroll down to the bottom to see all the other recipes for our Great Blogger BBQ!



Making a Log Planter for Flowers
A Proverbs 31 Wife

Back in March I found and shared this photo on Facebook. I loved the idea and wanted Jason to help me make one.

The response from every-one was overwhelming, and I was asked to share photos if I ever made one. Well it took several months but I now have a log planter in my back yard!


PEACH CRUNCH CAKE
Walking on Sunshine

Well, this recipe is both easy and good.  No, it's better than good.  It's delicious.  It's amazing!
I've made this peach crunch recipe quite a few times and each time I make it I'm reminded at how easy it is and how much people enjoy it.  It uses a cake mix and canned peaches.  Who knew a cake mix and canned peaches could turn into this amazing delicious peach crunch cake.



CHERRY PIE COOKIES
CincyShopper
These Cherry Pie Cookies will make for a perfect summer dessert. Mini pies in the form of a cookie are great for picnics and bbq’s. Super delicious, easy, and so fun!



Little Tikes Playhouse Extreme Paint Makeover
Petticoat Junktion

What kid doesn’t love a playhouse? I never had one when I was growing up….soooo deprived.  Our neighbors gave us this playhouse about 10 years ago. It was a hand-me-down from their grandson.  Our oldest granddaughter, Tenley,  was two or three at the time so we were thrilled to get it.  That was about 10 years ago.


Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint
Comfort Spring's Pursuing a Natural Lifestyle
Many of us grill veggies and fruits to bring out flavor and add a new dimension to its taste. I found this recipe last year and it’s perfect for cookouts on hot summer days.



Baby Diaper Wreath
How to Nest for Less



My little sister is having a baby in a few weeks and I threw her a little baby shower this past weekend. One of my favorite gifts to give any expecting mommy is a diaper wreath!









Friday, July 22, 2016

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10-Minute Outdoor Candle Planter
Garden Therapy
I was strolling through my local garden center a few weeks back and saw the most brilliant use of terracotta – outdoor candle planters! I quickly gathered the materials and went straight home to make my own, and I LOVE how it turned out!


Distressed Harlequin Art Deco Side Table
The Interior Frugalista
That's right, Mr. Frugalista found this tiered Art Deco side table on a local online auction site, which has become a go-to source for furniture. It had already been chalk painted in Duck Egg Blue, distressed, and dark waxed and was selling for a very good price. Sold to the highest bidder!


Adult Coloring Review
Paulette's Papers

Premium Colored Pencils (SET OF 72) Soft Core Lead Ultra Smooth in 72 Individual Colors (No Duplicates) in a Beautiful Tin Case – Pre-Sharpened – Highest Quality – Perfect for Artists & Beginners



CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALL CHEESECAKE
Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Say hello to my very first chocolate cheesecake for Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt! This chocolate peanut butter ball cheesecake is epic though. It has Nutter Butters crushed up into cookie balls and placed into the cheesecake before it’s baked. They are firm which I love. They don’t fall apart when you’re cutting the cheesecake or getting a fork full.



DIY Lavender “Essential Oil” Tincture
Hello Creative Family
I’m so excited to officially launch our Think Ahead Handmade Gifts series today!!! I hope that you all had a chance to read my post on Tuesday where I introduced the concept of the series and gave you all the opportunity to sign up for our Handmade Gift Givers Club. If not, hop on over to our Handmade Gifts Made Easy post and take a peek!



Easy DIY Burp Cloths
The Lost Apron
These burp cloths are quick and easy to make.  They are great for your baby, to give to a new mom, or as a simple baby shower gift.  They are made with a cloth diaper on one side and fun fabrics on the other side.  Make a set in a variety of fabrics.


HASSELBACK CHICKEN STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATO AND BASIL RECIPE
Walking on Sunshine
And I've been doing really good at taking the photos, writing the ingredients
down as I go along so I can blog about the recipe with you too.
 I'm sure we've all seen the video floating around on Facebook of the Hasselback chicken stuffed
with cheese, tomatoes and basil.   I made a few changes from the recipe the video showed and
it came out delicious.  Really easy and my husband is already requesting
this recipe for dinner again


MANGO PEACH SALSA
Flour On My Face
This Mango Peach Salsa recipe is an old recipe from back in 2011. It is so good that I have made it so many times I can’t even count.


CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH CAKE
Rose Bakes

A couple of weeks ago I went on the search for a recipe for a cake like this for my sister-in-laws birthday.  I wanted something new to bake for her, and since she loves cookie dough, this seemed like a perfect cake!



Baked Mac n’ Cheese with Hot Dogs & Tomatoes
You Brew My Tea

Baked Mac n’ Cheese has been a favorite of mine since childhood, but this particular recipe is the creation of my mother-in-law.  In fact, it is something that my Beau has been telling me about for years now.  So, this year for his birthday, I finally indulged and bought the ingredients to make this dish just for him.


Today, I thought I'd share Noah's birthday cake for this year!  He is a huge fan of peanut butter cups (more of an addict).  It's to the point where we can't keep them in the house because we'll both finish off a bag in a couple of days...like really.  So, when it came time to craft up the perfect cake for him, I knew exactly what to make!

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