We are beyond excited to be guest posting on one of our all-time favorite blogs today — Simple as That! Have you checked out Rebecca’s blog before? It’s filled with the most creative printables, DIY projects, craft ideas, photography tips, and recipes! We are sharing a delightfully cheerful summer drink… Sparkling Berry Floats! You won’t want to miss this one, friends! Cheers to a great summer! {xo} [Read more…]
Do you find, in the summer, that you cook less or look for easier recipes? I certainly do! Our days have been filled with outings, lots of outside time playing, and for us… packing up our mountain home in preparation for our upcoming move {not so fun!}.
During the school year, I’m fairly good at sticking to a routine of eating dinner at a reasonable time so that I can get the kids in bed around 8 p.m. In the summertime, that’s not the case! Usually, I’m throwing dinner together on a whim… with little time to spare! This recipe for a chilled Summer Pasta Salad is perfect for nights like that! [Read more…]
:: Blueberry Poppy Seed Salad ::I love summer, but who wants to turn on the oven or cook over a hot stove top when it’s 100 degrees outside? This Blueberry Poppy Seed Salad is fast, fresh, and most of all tasty. What makes this salad a quick dinner fix is the use of a store bought rotisserie chicken. I love rotisserie chickens, they make life easy and you can incorporate them in so many different meals. It’s all about making life easy right!?! So let us make your life easier with this simple Blueberry Poppy Seed Salad, it’s what’s for dinner on this hot summer night. [Read more…]
:: Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes ::Well hello, friends! Happy 4th of July week! We have another heavenly cupcake recipe for you today… simply perfect for a celebration or date night at home! The cupcakes have a baked graham cracker crust, decadent vanilla cake with chunks of fresh strawberries, and an incredibly rich cream cheese frosting! Together, it creates the most divine Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes! Enjoy!
:: Peach and Toasted Pecan Ice Cream ::I recently sat down and reminisced about my favorite 4th of July celebrations over the years. They were spent at my Aunt Jean’s house in Fullerton. She had the most beautiful Spanish style house, with a big backyard, and dreamy swimming pool. She invited everyone! Her yard was always packed full of close friends and family. After dark… we would crowd the usually quiet street in front of her house {which was situated on a hill}, and watch the local firework show.
Looking back, I have the fondest… most cherished memories of the 4th of July because of my sweet Aunt Jean and the wonderful annual gathering she created! The conversation was always delightful, the pool nice and cool, and the food… absolutely scrumptious! Of course, the homemade ice cream {that seemed to take forever to churn by hand}, was always my favorite!
Fresh peach ice cream seemed to be a tradition at her 4th of July celebrations, which is why I decided to make my own version to share with my family! I’m hoping to carry-on the lovely homemade ice cream tradition to celebrate Independence Day this year… and in the many years to come!
:: Strawberry Lemonade Fizz ::Who doesn’t love a good fruity summer drink… especially on a hot day? My kids really look forward to the occasional Shirley Temple! This drink is just as tasty… but way more fun! You see, there’s a secret ingredient making it one the kids will love and remember! It’s the perfect celebratory beverage… whether you’re toasting a birthday, or enjoying a holiday like the 4th of July!
So… have you guessed the secret ingredient? That’s right! Pop Rocks candy! It adds an extra bit of sweetness, and lots of pops and sizzles as the kids take sips! Pop Rocks added to the rim of each glass gives the drink some extra pizazz! [Read more…]
