Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
Here we go again…another summer weekend, will it be hot and dry or cool and rainy? Last Saturday was a perfect day and I had plans of lounging poolside all afternoon, but sometimes pool maintenance can change the best laid plans. I often dream of having a “Pool Boy”, someone to keep the chemicals balanced, remove the debris and skim the leaves…someone too…HOLD ON…wait a minute!
Hubby wouldn’t like that very much and I would probably end up getting someone like Nick Cannon in “Love Don’t Cost A Thing!”
We’ve had our pool for about 18 years and there is always maintenance involved some more intense than others like the replacement of tiles. These fell off a few years ago and it took me too many hours on Saturday to replace them.
I stopped at Leslie’s Pool Supplies and purchased Patch It, it wasn’t hard to make the putty but like that scene from The Cosby Show, I’d seal one tile and another would fall off – it was frustrating to say the least.
After several hours of this I gave up but only after using the entire bucket!
Of course then I had to vacuum out the residue and skim the leaves!
After all that, I was finally able to sit back and relax for a whole 2 hours!!
So if you happen to be in the neighborhood – stop by & bring a cold one…AND a Pool Boy!
Have a fantastical day – Smooches!
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Hello friends and Happy Friday Eve!
Here’s another 4 ingredient 40 minute meal idea
Ingredients:
Chicken Strips/Tenders
Frozen Mixed Pepper Strips
Olive Oil and your choice of Seasonings
Jasmine Rice
Rinse and season chicken tenders, cook in a little olive oil for approximately 15 minutes or until no longer pink
Add frozen pepper strips and boil water for rice
Cook rice according to package
Cover and turn heat on low for approximately 15 minutes
Spoon chicken and peppers over rice, serve and enjoy!
Linking up with Katherine’s Corner – hop on over and have some fun!
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Are you a Winer – do you like trying new Wines – if so, I want your Wine Winning recipes!
I am not a wine connoisseur nor do I don’t spend a lot for a bottle of wine. I am a sucker for a deal and love fun colorful bottles, and this is where I shop on FriYays after work.
You meet the nicest people at Pockets Discount Liquors
(BTW I don’t know this man but asked if he wanted to be in the pic – lol)
Smirnoff Ice has a new flavor Peach Bellini, although not a wine, it is one my summer favorite drinks
Last weekend I added Peach Bellini Ice to Talenti Alphonso Mango Sorbetto and topped it with Whipped Cream
It looked better than it tasted, which is why I need your help!
Go to my Facebook Page to post a pic of your Winning Wine recipe and it will be featured in the
4th of July Food & Fun Holiday Post.
Have a fantastical day – Smooches!
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Hello Friends and Happy Throwback Tuesday!
Are old styles back in style or are they just being called by a different name?
Chambray or Denim..is it the same?
My sleeveless Denim dress was a thrifted bargain for only $2.62, from Goodwill.
Compare it to the Chambray dresses shown in this post by fellow blogger, Robinson Style .
Orange skinny belt from Avon
Wedge sandals from Marshall’s, found them hiding in the back of my closet unworn!
What say you … Chambray or Denim?
Have a fantastical day – Smooches!
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Hello Friends,
do you want to make the 1st Monday of the summer better?
Then do what I do, think of your favorite summer songs, you know the ones that you just have to hear every year no matter how old it is…the ones you only listen to when it’s hot outside or when you’re on vacation?
Okay, now download, stream or pull them up on Pandora, turn up the volume, then sing along loudly in your office or cubicle – sike…don’t get fired…or carted off to Bellevue, just sing quietly and chair dance!
This is the list with link to my six favorite summer songs.
Sundress – C.o.C.o Brown & The Phat Cat Players
Summertime – Will Smith
Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters
Celebration – Kool & The Gang
Hot Hot Hot – Buster Poindexter
Heatwave – Martha & The Vandellas
Summer songs and summer wear seem to go hand-in hand, hence my #1 jam, so when it’s hot all day everyday, I prefer a sundress. This is one of my favorites thrifted from GW Boutique.
Infinity Scarf – Target (clearance)
Sandals – Ross
It’s getting HOT out here!
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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Hello Friends, I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Today for my son’s 21st birthday all he wanted was money and to go bowling, oh and he also mentioned something about a beer. Well he got the money, but not the beer…with his father being a Muslim he knew that wasn’t happening. We did however, go to Mid County Lanes in Middletown and had a great time…at least I did.
Now that my sons are getting older I am beginning to really miss the days when we had family fun time, so today was also a gift to me, a gift for my “giving birth day”!
My “Giving Birth Day” Gift
S T R I K E !!
I’m left-handed but can only bowl using my right hand – weird
Hubby bowled even with his bad back!
Family Fun Time with my men
I remember when these used to come with laces – nicely styled velcro!
Family Fun Time at Mid County Lanes
After bowling we went to Ruby Tuesday for dinner.
A Birthday Cupcake courtesy Ruby Tuesday
My Family!
Have a fantastical night – Smooches!
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He was born way too early – 3 months premature weighing only 2.8 pounds
(1992)
Then he was FIVE – last surgery to repair his esophagus…first solid meal…removal of feeding tube
(1997)
Then he was TEN – struggling in school but surviving…facing all odds..learning new things
(2002)
Then he was FIFTEEN – a teenager…tall and lanky…still unsure of himself
(2007)
Then he was TWENTY – a young man…a high school graduate…first job
(2012)
Today he is TWENTY ONE
(2013)
HE GREW UP WAY TOO FAST!
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY TAYAIR ISHMAEL BLAKE !
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Hello Friends – Happy Summer Saturday!
I am spending the day outside with Mother Nature – Enjoy Your Day!
Smooches!
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Happy 1st Day of Summer – the longest day of the year!
More sunshine means more fun time, so how are you going to celebrate ?
Will you be cooking on the grill; sitting on the patio/deck listening to music; going to the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival; outdoor dining; heading down to FireFly, playing with the kids/grands or just relaxing with a book and a beverage? How about an ice cream cone from Mister Softee or a $2 Ice/$3 Gelati from Rita’s?
No matter what you do, just do it and have fun!
Red & White Striped Top – GW Boutique // White Jeans – JCPenney on clearance for $1.00!
Gotta Wear Shades for this Summertime Sunshine
Apple Bottoms Polka Dot Flats – Rugged Wearhouse
Tonight I will be on the deck
Tomorrow I will be in the pool!
Celebrate Summer Safely – Smooches!
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Happy 1st Day of Summer – the longest day of the year!
More sunshine means more fun time, so how are you going to celebrate ?
Will you be cooking on the grill; sitting on the patio/deck listening to music; going to the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival; outdoor dining; heading down to FireFly, playing with the kids/grands or just relaxing with a book and a beverage? How about an ice cream cone from Mister Softee or a $2 Ice/$3 Gelati from Rita’s?
No matter what you do, just do it and have fun!
Red & White Striped Top – GW Boutique // White Jeans – JCPenney on clearance for $1.00!
Gotta Wear Shades for this Summertime Sunshine
Apple Bottoms Polka Dot Flats – Rugged Wearhouse
Tonight I will be on the deck
Tomorrow I will be in the pool!
Celebrate Summer Safely – Smooches!
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