Archives for May 2014

Weekend Lovelies

live aloha

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

I’m just dreamin’ of Hawaii over here… reminiscing of my trip to Maui {which seems like a distant memory at this point}! I came across this print {which you see above ^^^} and loved it! You should see the others! Anyway… after a long week {with my husby away at work for days and days on end}, I’m also dreaming of warm, laid-back summer days, eating alfresco,  family getaways, and gatherings with close friends and family! How about you? Any fun plans for the summer that you’re daydreaming about? 

This weekend for lovelies, we have a fun mix of pretty summer things! We hope that you’re as smitten with them, as we are! In case you missed this week’s posts… you can take a peek at them here and here! {xo}

  1. Loving this shop on etsy for modern party goods, invites, and custom stationary! 
  2. This perfectly designed  house in the LBC! {Swoon!} 
  3. 3 reboot, superfood juice recipes!
  4. The latest set of watercolors from Design Love Fest to dress your tech! 
  5. Easy dinners made from these fresh ingredients delivered to your door!
  6. Crafting classes that you can take at home! Cake decorating, anyone?
  7. This Pinterest board just makes me happy! Pretty pastels….
  8. How about these summer recipes from our girl over at Pinch of Yum?!! 
  9. Just a little washi tape and some fun stickers to make these {DIY} colorful wooden flatware! 
  10. These Birkenstocks! A definite summer must have… but which color?!! 

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Homeschool Room Tour

Homeschool Room TourHomeschool Room Tour //

Hey, friends! So… I’ve been wanting to do this post for a lonnng time! I was hoping to have our homeschool room completely finished before sharing pictures with you all… but that hasn’t exactly happened.  Like all of the other rooms in my house… it’s a work in progress! I still have dreams of getting the perfect velvety reading chair in the corner of the room, hanging a school house clock over the bookshelves, adding a fabulous rug, and doing some more personalized art projects with the kids. Hopefully over the summer we can put some finishing touches on the room! 

What I do like best, is that it’s an eclectic space filled with things we love! Most of the time, my motto is ‘less is more,’ but not in this case! This room is brimming with art work, garland, and pops of cheerful colors… plus lots of natural light! It has proved to be the perfect spot for school work, board games, and art projects! It definitely has become our favorite room in the house!

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Almond Butter Honey Yogurt Dip

Almond Butter Honey Yogurt Dip :: Almond Butter Honey Yogurt Dip ::

Summer is approaching… and pretty soon you may start feeling like you’re seriously living in the kitchen with the kids home! Having four children, I do in fact spend what feels like half of my day preparing healthy meals and snacks {especially since we homeschool}. 

This Almond Butter Honey Yogurt Dip is a healthy and delicious snack idea that I got from Weelicious! The recipe only calls for three ingredients with an optional fourth, that I’ve added in. I eliminated use of refined sugars by using raw, unprocessed honey and sweetening it further with one ripe banana.     [Read more…]

Weekend Lovelies

Summer Sails. Weekend Lovelies Favorite Things

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

Welcome to Memorial Weekend! Can you believe it is here already? We are excited to share some of our favorite summer finds in this edition of Weekend Lovelies. Do you have any fun plans this weekend? Maybe you have a barbeque to attend? This week we shared a couple easy and pleasing summer recipes. Need an easy dessert? Try our Chocolate S’mores Treat. Whip up a tasty appetizer with this recipe for Pan-Fried Onion Dip. Either way keep it simple and enjoy the start of summer time fun. Fingers crossed that it may be warm and sunny. Cheers!

  1. Table In A Bag is a must for the summer. We have used ours a ton over the years. Perfect for picnics and concerts in the park.  
  2. Everyone needs a good hat especially to keep the sun off of your face. Loving this visor.  A must buy for summer walks.
  3. Remember playing with paper dolls as a kid? Why not print and play with these Frozen Paper Dolls.
  4. Cute and practical Athleta has amazing swim suits for all of your summer adventures.
  5. Father’s Day is only a couple weeks away.  This easy recipe plus Father’s Day Printables is a great way to celebrate DAD.
  6. Let’s cheers to this holiday weekend with some Red White and Blueberry Margaritas.
  7. You can’t have a party with cocktails without having these cute Rope and Neon Coasters to set your drink on.
  8. Obviously we love a good s’mores recipe but why not sandwich your campfire creation between two cookies? Yum!
  9. Not enough time to make an appetizer? Cheese is always a favorite.  The cutest local cheese shop.
  10. Spread The Love with with these knives at your next picnic.

 

Pan-Fried Onion Dip

Pan-Fried Onion Dip. Perfect for the summer. Spicy and tangy this onion dip is a must make.

:: Pan-Fried Onion Dip ::

I will run I will take an additional yoga class all to eat this Pan-Fried Onion Dip!  I promise you this will be the BEST onion dip you will ever make. It will have your doing back flips!  My friend Erica brought this amazing dip to a girl’s night I had a few years ago.  Just an excuse to get together with a couple of girl friends to watch a little Real Housewives of Orange County.  Yes, I know mindless television, but it allowed for us to catch up and hang out.  A couple of fun drinks plus some appetizers, made this for the perfect girls night in.  [Read more…]

Chocolate S’mores Treat

Chocolate S'mores Treat. Easy and chocolatey this recipe is a summer favorite. :: Chocolate S’mores Treat ::

Who is ready for summer? I can see the hands and hear the cheers! This Chocolate S’mores Treat is perfect for a last minute Memorial Weekend dessert. Chocolaty and easy this s’mores treat will make you the hit of your next barbeque!

I love the summer and I love last minute get-togethers.  Sometimes, I have a hard time keeping it simple.  I love having a few recipes that I know that I can whip up with as little effort as possible, and better yet something that does not require me to use my oven.  This recipe is just that.  It was introduced to me my one of my lovely neighbors years ago. We had this at every barbeque and get together during that season of our lives when we were newly married.  Our first home was a town house.  Our neighbors/friends were all around the same age and all at the same point in our lives. It was a great time in life.  We loved putting together events that involved food and fun. [Read more…]