This Easy Macaroni Salad recipe is a favorite of mine for barbeques and summer gatherings. Cold penne pasta salad is a wonderful, refreshing dish when you want something to go with your picnic or lunch menu that you can make ahead of time.I love to serve my pasta salad with Italian dressing or simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Hello Friends! If you are like me, you have been out enjoying… Continue Reading
Did you know that Harry Potter’s birthday was just a couple of weeks ago? We celebrated by checking out the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Play in New York and today I am sharing a fun Harry Potter Craft idea. New York is one of my favorite cities to visit and when I visit it is usually just for a weekend. This post contains affiliate links. We saw the… Continue Reading
Are you ready for a round-up of delicious brunch recipes with fresh fruit? One of my favorite things about Summer produce is hosting a brunch full of all of the fresh fruit you can find at the grocery store or the farmer’s market. That fresh bounty of Summer is best when enjoyed with family and friends, don’t you think? It’s no secret that I love fresh produce. (Hint:… Continue Reading
This easy Coconut Chocolate Magic Bars recipe is perfect for a simple dessert or snack any day! Made easily in minutes, these tasty coconut chocolate bars are ready in about 15 minutes. Coconut Magic Bars have been around for years. While I love the original recipe, I have made a couple of changes that really make these Magic Bars wonderful! Hello Friends! How is your week going? We are enjoying… Continue Reading
A repurposed coffee can is perfect for kitchen storage, as well as storage around the house. Check out this 5 minute tutorial to repurpose old coffee cans. This post contains affiliate links which help keep this blog running. Thanks for your support While growing up, my parents always taught me to reuse things I had when I could. That being said, my dad had a workshop area filled with old… Continue Reading
We have gathered some of the most delicious banana recipes for summer, or any season really! Hello Friends! I hope you are doing well! I am a little late posting this morning because it was back to school week at our district. It is always such a hectic and memorable time. There is nothing like the start of a new school year that gives one a sense of renewal –… Continue Reading
This Chicken Soup With Spaghetti Noodles is a nice and easy soup that just takes minutes to prepare! Honestly, if you love chicken soup but are always looking for a little more noodle action, this is the perfect way to make a chicken soup heartier. Hello Friends! Hope that this week finds you happy and healthy! My hubby came home from work under the weather one day last week and… Continue Reading
A list of delightfully easy popsicle recipes for summer! These are so easy to make and I love that you can control what is in the ice pops. When we were in Las Vegas recently, I saw the cutest soap shop ever! All of the soaps were shaped as food treats! Pies, cakes and popsicles! (see below) When I saw them in the shop, it reminded me that I have… Continue Reading
This simple dollar store summer craft idea is a fun way to spend some time with friends crafting a fun summer sign for the porch or backyard, especially if you are hosting a fun beach or luau themed party. Summer is a great time to spend a little time nourishing your creative self. This fun and festive DIY summer art project is super inexpensive. You can find flip flops in… Continue Reading
These Best Summer Salad Recipe Ideas are perfect for the season of enjoying the beautiful outdoors. These are outside of the usual potato salad box and are unique and tasty. These summer Salad Recipes make for a fun change-up at dinner or your next gathering. Vegetable Summer Salads Hello Friends! As we prepare for another weekend of picnics, beach days and barbecues, today I thought I would share some summer… Continue Reading
This homemade strawberry lemonade recipe has been a favorite this summer. I was looking for a summer drink idea that incorporated the flavors of summer but was not overly sweet. Lemonade is one of the first drinks I remember making as a child with my mother. This Easy Strawberry Lemonade recipe is a wonderful summer drink recipe that is made in minutes. I love that I can control the amount… Continue Reading
Did you have a wonderful 4th of July? We went to a BBQ and then watched fireworks from our balcony. I took about 2 dozen photos and now will have to see how many of them actually turned out since fireworks are tough to capture with a cellphone. I just love watching the firework shows with family in the summer. Another thing I love about summer is refreshing summer cocktails…. Continue Reading
Today we are doing a little crafting on the island and making these fun DIY Straw Tote Bag ideas for summer. My daughter and I decorated some tote bags earlier this year and now that summer is in full force, I wanted to share with you some fun ideas that can elevate a simple bag and turn it into a custom tote bag. This project is pretty quick and is… Continue Reading
If you are not able to travel as much as you like this summer, you can still enjoy a culinary adventure at Roy’s Restaurants. Roy’s is offering a Global Tasting menu – A Taste of Korea at Roy’s participating restaurants. Check out what is on the Korean inspired menu. Disclosure: I was invited to dine as a guest of Roy’s received a complimentary meal in exchange for this post. As… Continue Reading
