The Green Smoothie Girl

After trying multiple times to get my kids to eat their veggies, I've about given up! I once forced my oldest child to keep trying to get down a green bean until he eventually lost it, if you know what I mean! Poor kid...he really was trying. That is where I draw the line. I know it is so important for us to eat nutritious foods, but I also know how incredibly hard it is, at least for our family. Now comes my saving grace, hopefully! I heard about The Green Smoothie Girl from a relative of mine and immediately ordered her smoothie book.

I will begin to drink a green smoothie drink every morning to see if it really, in fact, will change my life. I'll let you know how it goes. If it goes well, I will be ordering this book as well. Not only am I doing this for health reasons, but I'm hoping it helps with the weight department as well!

Fun shoes for summer

Aren't these Crocs just the cutest little guys you have ever seen? Crocs make my summers SO much easier and happier. Shoes that are waterproof, require no socks, and are easy to put on make for a really, really happy mom. I have seen these in person and on first glance they look like a cute little sneaker. A bit more stylish than the average Croc.

These will be a must have for me this summer. I just need to find a place with a "buy one, get one" offer going on.

Before and After

Yesterday, I discovered HOME GOODS. How have I never been to this wonderful little mecca before? I could have spent hours browsing the shelves filled with decorating goodness for hours. Just as I was about to leave I decided to check out the lamp section. I have been on a hunt for lamps and haven't been able to find anything within the budget. Lamps can be so expensive! I saw many beautiful finds, then I stumbled upon this little treasure:

Clearance. Originally priced at $120, it was on sale for $22! I didn't like the lamp shade, but knew that could be fixed. I snatched it up and told anyone that would listen about my good deal. Once home, I grabbed up some fabric from my stash and spent about 30 minutes with a hot glue gun. Behold, the transformation:


Hooray for good deals!

Day Dreaming

When I'm daydreaming, which happens quite often, it's mostly about my future home. That not only includes the home itself, but also the location, surrounding area, acreage, etc, etc. I still haven't figured out where the "perfect" place will be, so if you have any suggestions please share! I do have my heart set on one thing though! I must, must have an apron front sink! May I repeat...I MUST have an apron front sink! I don't have a preference on the color except for one. Stainless. I really am not a huge fan of stainless steel sinks. Call me old-fashioned. I just love porcelain sinks. While browsing this morning, I stumbled upon this beauty and, must admit, I'd be mighty happy with this!


Thank you Southern living for sharing such a beautiful article.

Easter Morning

This morning we made our traditional puff oven pancakes with the ever delightful Magleby's Fresh syrup. Magleby's is a little restaurant in Utah that I used to frequent while going to college there (I'll bet Lynsee has been there too). I still try to drop by for breakfast whenever I am in the area. The syrup is to die for, and this is the closest imitation I can find.

This breakfast is VERY easy to make, and very delicious (in my opinion), which is probably why I love it so much.

Puff Oven Pancakes

4 TBS butter

4 eggs

1 cup flour

1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Place a casserole dish (I use a 9 by 13) with the butter in it in the oven to melt while it preheats.

Meanwhile, beat the eggs slightly and stir in the flour and milk. It will be lumpy. When the oven is preheated, pour the mixture into the casserole dish, right on top of the butter (no mixing necessary). Bake for 20 minutes.

Magleby's Syrup

1 cube butter

1 cup sugar

1 cup buttermilk

1 TBS vanilla

1 TBS corn syrup

1/2 tsp baking soda

Bring first five ingredients to a boil. Add baking soda. Boil for 10 seconds, then remove from heat immediately.

A Nibble for the Bunny!

I have a "Wilson" neighbor. If you don't know what I'm talking about than you more than likely never saw Home Improvement. You missed out! Anyways, as I was talking to my neighbor over the fence today, she gave me the grandest idea! She asked me if I wanted some carrots. I'm sure I looked a bit puzzled by the question, but she quickly explained that her family tradition is to leave carrots out to lure the Easter Bunny in. How come I never thought of that? Simple, yet creative...Perfect! Take a look at those carrots! I wish I could say they came from my garden, but I can't. They are also from my amazing neighbor's, amazing garden. I know this is a little late, but maybe you can try it next year.

So Beautiful

I saw this necklace and absolutely fell in love with it. Isn't it so pretty?

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