Every holiday deserves a specialty drink, don’t ya think? Of course! So I have for you today the perfect July 4th cocktail, a Berry Coconut Spritz. AND… just because I like special little touches when I entertain, I even made a sign announcing to your family and friends that you have a specialty cocktail available. You can print it out for free! Yes, it has coconut rum… Malibu, to be exact. I think everything tastes better with a little {Read More}
Summer Reading List for Bloggers & Small Businesses
July 1, 2015 By
Ah, summer! I love learning throughout the year, but summer is my favorite time to read. And the season I tend to read more. Lazy days, beach trips, hanging out on the sofa to escape the heat… all kinds of reasons to read more in the summer! Last summer, I was in the pre-launch phase of my blog and I travelled quite a bit. I devoured several books on the topics of social media and blogging. I want to share {Read More}
Spicy, Grilled, Watermelon, Jicama, and Cucumber Salad
June 29, 2015 By
I’m such a salad fan. Especially salads that are different. Today’s recipe certainly fits the bill! Spicy, Grilled, Watermelon, Jicama and Cucumber Salad. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, spicy and refreshing for summer. And Lord knows, I certainly need refreshing during the day here in the desert. We see triple digits before 9:30 a.m. many days in the summer! INGREDIENTS Salad: 1 seedless watermelon olive oil 1 cup jicama, peeled and diced 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced 1/2 cup {Read More}
Sunday Features {31}
June 27, 2015 By
Welcome to another week of Fun here at Sunday Features {31}! As we kick off this weeks party, I am sharing my Power Tools for Bloggers and Crafters Plus Summer Printables so be sure to check it out for some great tips. We hope you have had a great week! And we thank you for taking time to have linked up at Sunday Features {30} as there were some great links of Inspiration. So lets check them out. First up is from {Read More}
God’s Guidance for Difficult Days
June 26, 2015 By
You know the kind of day I’m referring to. You wake up and just feel “off,” or blue. Or it might be a day that starts out extremely ordinary, but a sequence of events changes everything. It’s so easy to lose perspective on those difficult days. I’m a praying kind of woman, but prayer sometimes doesn’t come naturally in the midst of difficulties. I’m more likely to stew over my circumstances or try to fix the “un-fixable” on my own. {Read More}
S’mores Bites – Betcha Can’t Eat Just One!
June 25, 2015 By
I love to eat s’mores WAY more often than I have the opportunity to actually make them over a fire. Thanks to this little recipe, I can have s’mores bites anytime I wish! They are just as amazing, chocolately and gooey-goodness messy as the classic version of s’mores. And they really don’t take long to make! Here are the steps, followed by the recipe. INGREDIENTS 7 whole graham crackers, finely crushed (equals one cup) 1/4 cup powdered sugar 6 tablespoons butter, {Read More}
