Living Life at Home with Finesse & Style
I love strawberries and I love pineapples. This warm weather is perfect to pair the two together. It's like a double vitamin C punch! Vitamin C is great to boost wound healing, health and immunity. So pass a glass or two around. Ingredients Serves 2 1 cup frozen strawberries 1/3 cup frozen pineapples 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (vanilla) 6 oz strawberry Greek yogurt (I always grab Chobani) 1/2 cup whole uncooked oats Directions Put all … [Read more...]
I am so excited to announce the winners of the Shadazzle giveaway! As you may recall, five winners were selected to each receive their own full-size Shadazzle natural cleaners. The winners are: Laurie E. Linda L. Nicole A. N. Samii M. Julie R. Thanks for entering everyone. Look out for an email from me soon! … [Read more...]
Recently I was looking through my fridge and trying to figure out what to cook. The idea of a frittata hit me because they are quick and easy to prepare. They are also a good way to use up leftover veggies and meat in your kitchen. Here is my recipe for a kale and mushroom frittata. This frittata would make a great addition to your Father's Day brunch this weekend. I promise, dad won't miss the meat. Below is the printable recipe for your convenience. Kale and Mushroom Frittata … [Read more...]
I have been more quiet than usual around here lately. And it's for a good reason. The months are turning into weeks on me and I am now in "full nesting mode". Our sweet baby is going to here soon and there is tremendous joy in that. This pregnancy is vastly different from the last one and all I can say is thank you Lord! Here is what we are doing get ready. Get New Furniture We got baby girl her first big girl bed last week and transferred her toddler bed back to a crib...all tear … [Read more...]
The following contains an affiliate link. It's official! Maybe I should say it's unofficial? Many children are off from school for summer break and it's time to make those summer memories happen. Here are some ideas on how to capture those special memories of summer and make them last. Create a Photobook I love photobooks. It's one of my favorite ways to "hold on" to family memories. Simply upload those photos from your camera and/or smart phone to Shutterfly.com and you are on … [Read more...]
As much as I favor a tidy home, cleaning is not one of my favorite pastimes. I do it because I have to. Does anyone want to testify with me? As a result, I favor products that are easy to use, effective and multi-purpose. When Shadazzle sent me their multipurpose cleaner and polish to try I was intrigued. After all, their accompanying literature states that Shadazzle can be used in kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors and more... This natural cleaner comes in a tub that looks more like a compact … [Read more...]
The Caribbean or Virgin Islands coleslaw is inspired by my island home of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and is absolutely delicious. I've had people come to my home for dinner and say "I don't like coleslaw", and then leave my home as coleslaw converts. The only thing is, growing up in the Caribbean; I always had to grate the cabbage and carrots by hand. These days you can just by a bag of cabbage/carrot slaw mix and everything from that point is easy. Sexy Summer Sides (Caribbean Coleslaw) … [Read more...]
The fact that Memorial Day has passed means that everyone has warm weather and good food on their minds. Two of the most popular warm weather foods are potato salad and coleslaw. My potato salad has a little of this and little of that but is delicious either way. Sexy Summer Sides (Picnic Potato Salad) Print A great way to enjoy potato salad. The eggs are the kicker! Author: Lisa Recipe type: Summer Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 lbs small yellow gold potatoes (washed well) 2 … [Read more...]
I am not certain who came up with the idea of celebrating Memorial Day with foods like coleslaw, BBQ, hamburgers and hot dogs...but it works for me. To that end, I am going to introduce you to Bold Bites in Bethesda, MD (right outside of DC). I am not exactly sure how I found out about this place, but I am glad that I did. The place is dedicated to the hot dog and they do it well. I mean seriously, I could not even decide which hot dog to try. Fortunate for me, one of their combos is a … [Read more...]
About 2 months remain till our new addition makes his debut. There are diapers to buy, small clothes to organize and plans to put into place. I know from experience that I can't plan everything but that does not stop me from trying. One thing I am feeling pretty confident about though is baby clothes organization. I would say that Ziploc sent me a sample of their Ziploc Space bags just in the "nick of time". My friends and family have been more than generous by sending baby clothes and … [Read more...]
