Weekend Lovelies

The Best advice from Glitter Inc.

:: Weekend Lovelies ::

Welcome to a much needed edition of Weekend Lovelies! Wow I don’t know about you, but I simply can not add one more to-do to the ongoing list of life.  Are we all on the same page with the end of the school year near? I feel like life seems to pack it all in at the end.  I am trying to have a little faith like the above noted lovely piece of advice from Glitter Inc.  I will have faith, and if not I will find a way to celebrate life and another year of health and happiness with my upcoming birthday! I will make it to next Saturday! Sara and I are excited to take in these life moments and all it’s celebrations next week.  Sara will be celebrating Seth’s 8th birthday, a much needed family trip, and Father’s Day.  I will be busy enjoying (I think) school field trips, a recital, my birthday, and Father’s Day. That being said we will be taking the week off from Simply.  We hope you all stay tuned and catch up on some of our posts you may have missed along the way.  We will be returning after next week.  Here were some of our posts from this week: Cheesy Tamale Pie and Mason Jar Succulents.  We hope you all take in these last school moments and enjoy the weekend.  Summer we can’t wait for you to greet us!

  1. Entertaining and hilarious, this epic drum off between Will Ferrell and Chad Smith is one to watch.
  2. Oh my I can’t imagine this day, The Words Get Stuck. Thanks Mamawolfe for your life lessons. 
  3. I must have the girls over to celebrate summer with a Margarita Bar. How fun would this be?
  4. The kids will be snacking their way through summer. Let’s be prepared with these refreshing Kool Aid Ice Cubes.
  5. Nothing is better than a homemade card. Creative Father’s Day Cards for Kids to Make. You are one in a minion Dad!
  6. It’s time for the kids to have a few more chores added to their lists. Free Printable Chore Charts. Mama needs help.
  7. Birthdays and balloons go together like cake and frosting. These Marbled Balloons are gorgeous!
  8. I need to represent my M&M’s with these stamped necklaces. Birthday wish for sure.
  9. Holy cow, Strawberry Shortcake S’mores….oh my!
  10. I think these Lemonade Mimosas with Blood Orange are the perfect celebratory drink. Cheers!

 

Mason Jar Succulents

Easy Do It Yourself Mason Jar Succulents. Perfect for end of the school year gifts for teachers.

:: Mason Jar Succulents ::

Raise your hand if you’ve entered your last few weeks of school? Let’s save you some time, money, and the need to figure out your end of the year gift with these easy and cute Mason Jar Succulents!  These little pots of love are inexpensive, simple to make, and best of all… they don’t require a green thumb to keep alive.  Better than flowers and chocolates, your teachers or friends will love this gift!

Easy mason jar succulents.

I don’t know about you, but the list gets longer by the day filled with upcoming June birthdays and thank you gifts.  I planted the above potted succulents a couple years ago.  They started off as a small arrangement.  I have cut and replanted some of these succulents over time into pots in both my yard and house. When thinking about ways in which to thank and gift the special people on my to-give list, I figured why not create a cute succulent gift? Using inexpensive mason jars, mod podge, and succulents, this gift is a cinch.

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Cheesy Tamale Pie

Easy and Super Cheesy Tamale Pie. Comfort food to the max.

:: Cheesy Tamale Pie ::

Life is a balancing act.  This Cheesy Tamale Pie is the perfect example of that.  I have made this recipe over a hundred times in my married life.  It is epitome of Mexican comfort food, but it also can be made as a healthier version when you need to cut back on the calories.  So don’t fear, you can enjoy this casserole while making your family as happy as “pie”… Cheesy Tamale Pie that is!

 Easy and Cheesy Tamale Pie. Comfort food to the max. [Read more…]

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…]

Weekend Lovelies // doTERRA Giveaway Winner

Choose joy ....

:: Weekend Lovelies // doTERRA Giveaway Winner ::

I love the quote above… it’s such a good reminder that we need to choose joy daily. It’s honestly more of a mindset, don’t you think? Some people are so good at seeing the bright side of things, finding the good in all circumstances, and learning life’s lessons in every trial. For others, it’s definitely a struggle.

I tend to be one of those optimistic people… however lately, I’m not sure if I’d describe myself as such. Life has a way of wearing you out, doesn’t it? I know I’ve written about this before… but for me personally, I get bogged down with the day-to-day things of being a stay-at-home, homeschooling mama to four young children. I have this internal fight in me of wanting to go back to my profession as a school psychologist, but then also wanting to stay home with my kids during these years when they’re little. Of course, there is more than the mundane day-to-day things that get me down at times… it’s also the situational things that arise, as well. [Read more…]