RESTORE Deck Kit - PASS
REPOSTING FROM LAST YEAR - THE DECK STILL LOOKS GOOD AFTER 1 SEASON!
A few weeks ago we purchased Deck RESTORE from Home Depot because it was time to start the outdoor projects and staining the deck was #1 on my list. In all honesty, I don't like using stain because it's messy, time consuming and never seems to last long enough for me.
OOTD – Thankful Tuesday
Hello Friends and Happy Tuesday
I am THANKFUL for:
family, friends, finances, health, home, husband, happiness, sons, sunshine, sight, smell, life, limbs, food, shopping, sleeping, insurance, sound mind, clothing, shelter, memories, finances, bills, coupons, bank account, prayer, freedom, religion, education, employment, vehicles, shoes, wine, wisdom, clear conscience, hope, and you!
What are you THANKFUL for?
Floral Top – GW Boutique // Skirt – Walmart
Thankful for my old pool and patio furniture!
I am thankful for flowers
Prayers to all victims of the recent tornados and other natural disasters.
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
Goodwill’s VIP Memorial Day Sale
Visit any Goodwill Store in DE or DE County
Saturday, May 25th, and get 50% off all clothing.
OOTD – Maxi Monday
Hello Friends and Happy Monday
I hope your day is going well and that it is productive and stress-free. I overdid it with the outdoor activities and today I am paying the price, both my mind and body are tired! Maintaining a pool is hard work and the older I get the less enjoyable it is. Don’t get me wrong I do enjoy lounging poolside but the Spring setup takes a lot of time, just vacuuming takes over an hour. I also have to do some comparison shopping for a new solar cover, think I’ll start with Daily Deal Superstore.
Today’s outfit is a mix of heavy and light because the temps were not expected to rise until later in the day.
Denim Maxi Skirt – EastEssence.com // Sandals – Rugged Wearhouse // Top – Target
Belt – Rainbow Shops // Earring & Necklace Set – Jewelrymax.net // Ring – Avon
Linking up today with Tough Cookie Mommy who nominated me “Blogger of The Week” on Mingle Monday – come on over and meet this lovely lady!
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
Plants in the Back Seat
Hello Friends and Happy Sunday
I hope you had a good weekend with an opportunity to spend quality time with your family/friends and did something fun and enjoyable. Yesterday, I took my car in for an oil change and Malik was my chauffeur so I took full advantage by having him drive me all around town running errands – it was good being Mommy! I had him drive me to Dunkin Donuts, Dutch Country Farmers Market, Family Dollar, PNC Bank and then finally to Lowe’s it was fun for me, not so much for him.
We gave him Tayair’s old car, remember the 2002 Hyundai Elantra, well you would have thought it was a new Mercedes because when he realized the plants had to ride in the back seat he wasn’t happy! I purchased two hanging baskets, a Color Combo Patio plant, Sweet Basil, Heirloom Tomatoes, Curled Parsley and Cilantro and they rode shotgun in the back seat fully protected by a yard of plastic – it was hilarious!
Hanging baskets – Petunias, Calibrachoa and Lobelia
Curled Parsley – boil and drink like tea it’s great for the digestive system
Cilantro is a wonderful fragrant herb
Basil also keeps the bugs away from your garden
Fresh Garden Tomatoes – scents of summer
Hibiscus is a perfect patio plant
Color Combo Welcome Plant – Bidens, Licorice Plant and Trailing Petunia
Love the handles on these hanging baskets
Time to check out
Malik reluctantly loading the cart
The plants riding in the back seat (along with vacuum cleaner)
Today I cleaned in and around the pool and cleared out my little garden which was overrun with Mint from last year.
Before
After
Have a wonderful evening – Smooches!
Eden’s Touch Bread Company
Hello Friends and Happy Saturday!
A few weeks ago at The Java House Cafe I had the pleasure of meeting Marissa G., owner/baker of Eden’s Touch Bread Company. She was there to feature her Specialty Loaves of Homemade Breads, “made with love, no chemicals or preservatives”. Eden’s Touch Bread Company delivers fresh baked products at affordable prices and delivers exceptional customer satisfaction. The bakery is located in Collingdale, PA, however, they ship nationwide as well as make local deliveries to the Philadelphia tri-state area. Eden’s Touch Bread Company also features other items including Gluten Free Gourmet Butter, Croutons and Bread Mixes (menu).
I purchased two of the mini Banana Walnut loaves and couldn’t wait to get them home to try. I had one warm slice with my afternoon tea and then my men ate the rest! I wished I had purchased others to hide store in the freezer, I’ll place an online order.
Eden’s Touch Bread Company is a new business, only a year old and they recently launched a go fund me campaign to raise money for a larger oven. The goal is to raise $500, and if you would like to donate and receive a gift certificate please click the bread pic below.
Make sure to sign up for their Newsletter to receive discount coupons and monthly specials.
OOTD – FRI-YAY!!!!
It’s finally Friday and the heat is on!
I am so ready for the weekend and tomorrow’s plans include clearing out my little garden because the mint has taken over! I want to add some basil, peppers and tomatos and get a few flowering baskets to hang around the deck.
It’s time to fire up the grill and spend evenings sitting outside, I love this time of the year!
What are your plans for the weekend?
Casual Friday Attire
Summer heat calls for sleeveless tops - Walmart
Rampage Sandals – Rugged Wearhouse
Linking up today with Katherine’s Corner - come over join in on the fun
Have a fantabulos weeekend – Smooches
Friday Foodie Feature – Kraft Fresh Take
Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
You know that during the week I don’t get home until after 6:00 p.m. so I’m always on the look out for ingredients to make dinner an easy-breezy meal. I shop on Sunday’s for fresh meats and veggies and using coupons I’ll purchase pantry items such as Kraft Fresh Take Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix. We don’t eat a lot of red meat and chicken and turkey can easily become boring so it helps to have something like this at the ready that is quick, easy and good.
Kraft Fresh Take Smokey Mesquite BBQ Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix
Chicken Tenders
Separate packet to mix cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs
Rinse chicken in cold water
Spray pan with cooking spray
Coat chicken with mixture, sprinkle extra on top
Bake in preheated oven at 375~ for 15-20 mins or until done
I chose to serve with BirdsEye Steamfresh Rice Blends
Dinner was ready in less than hour
Meal was served on my grandmother’s plate
Kraft Fresh Takes can also be used on fish and pork.
OOTD – Peachy Polka Dots
Hello Friends and Happy Friday Eve!
I am so excited because tomorrow I will be attending my first Blogger’s Conference – The Blog Workshop. It’s an an online virtual 3-day/3 hour conference with some great topics and speakers and I am psyched!! I expect to gain the knowledge necessary to help me grow my blog and am looking forward to meeting other bloggers as well – will you be there?
The pool is now open and because The Blog Workshop begins in the evenings I’ll have plenty of time to work outside in preparation of the Memorial Day holiday.
Today is Peachy Polka Dots – can you spy a change?
Did your eye spy it?
Polka Dot Dress (2009) - Boscov’s
Polka Dot Purse and Flower Belt – Rugged Wearhouse
SHOES!!!!
Beige Wedge – Payless // Peach Wedge – UrbanOG.com
I knew I couldn’t fool you!
Have a fantabulous evening – Smooches!
OOTD – Pool Opening
Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday
Today we officially open the pool for the season and despite the cold temps, Pool Care Specialist will be onsite to reassemble the parts and add the necessary chemicals. Every year I think about purchasing a better pool cover so that the water won’t be too dirty when opened in the Spring. It’s been over 10 years and I still haven’t gotten it but thanks to the mild winter it doesn’t look too bad and by Memorial Day weekend it will be sparkling clear.
We definitely will be getting a new Solar Cover because there is nothing worse than jumping into cold water!
Mossimo Skirt – Target // Top – closet Staple – Rocket Dog peep toe shoes – The Shoe Dept
Watch – Avon // Arm Cuff - CitiTrends
Linked up with Transatlantic Blonde & The Pleated Poppy – come on over and join the fun
Have a fantabulous afternoon – Smooches!
