Star Spangled Summer :)

Are you ready for Summer!  It's cold here in the Midwest and I am looking forward to the upcoming camping season.  

I made this fruit salad last year for one of our many (mini) vacations   It was a huge hit especially for the hot summer weather.  Cutting the watermlon was time consuming but as you can see it was worth the extra effort!  I used the Star that was in my Pampered Chef cookie cutter kit but I am sure you can pick one up at any local crafts and bakery shop.

• Bllue Berries
• Raspberries
• Grapes (green and red)
• Black Berries 
• Watermelon

*Kiwi and Bananas but I didn't add them for this picture

Enjoy my summer fruit salad!

I was motivated to make these tasty strawberries after I saw this post Spoonful via Pinterest.  I looked all over for the blue sugar but I guess it being so close to July 4th it was in high demand. I did not let my failed hunt derail my mission I decided to make my own by adding a litte food coloring at a time until I got the desired color... They were so good, I will be making them again, it's a new July 4th tradition
Be sure to see Spoonful for more detail!

• Fresh Strawberries 
• Blue Sugar 
• White Chocolate I used Wilton's Candy Dips and it worked great.

Quick & Easy Veggie Wraps

We are very busy couple and don't like to eat late so we are always looking for quick, easy and healty meals we can eat at home. Oh did I mention they need to have a lot of flavor... 

I thought I would share with you one of our favorites!

Quick & Easy Veggie Wrap

-baby bella mushrooms

-red, orange, and yellow peppers ( or any kind you like)

-white onion (medium to large)

-corn ( we use can or grilled depending on the season)

-seasoned black beans

-diced tomatoes (I use red gold chipotle flavored)

-provolone cheese

-serrano pepper diced (optional but I like the heat)

chop, slice or dice your veggies however you like and sauté them up in a pan over medium heat in a splash of olive oil.  Heat up a flower tortilla or a spinach wrap add cheese and viola you have a fast, easy and healthy dinner… As long as you don’t add the tater tots (what can I say I love them)

Fall Letter Wreath

hello and welcome to my first attempt at blogging.  

this was also my first attempt to make this wreath inspired by The Nest .  The cost for me to make this was right around $15.00.  It looked very similar to one at hobby lobby with a price tag of 150.00 so I think I did pretty well.  

I started with a grapevine wreath size 14" and two sunflower picks.  I wanted to use real fall leaves (if you choose to be sure to bake them in the oven first) but I opted to use the pick full of leaves to save on time.  I tend to be a bit spontaneous when I get an idea.  I placed the sunflowers where I wanted them on the vine and hot glued them in place.  I then removed all the leaves from the pick and also placed them where I wanted them on the wreath.  I purchased the letter at Hobby Lobby for $3.49 as well as the paint to paint the letter.  Three coats later I was all set to hang up my wreath.  I used burlap to hand the letter, however after further review I think I will make some adjustments and post a new photo of the wreath.