Monday, June 17, 2013

The Perfect Italian Cream Soda Recipe, Progressive Blog Dinner and GIVEAWAY!!

Hello friends!

I am so excited to share my Italian Cream Soda recipe with you today as part of this fun Progressive Blog Dinner and GIVEAWAY! Yes, we did it again!


This recipe is one of my very favorites, and it is SO easy. I love to make it in the summer for parties, or just as a special treat for my family. 

The Perfect Italian Cream Soda Recipe

Fill cup with ice (I prefer crushed or ice from Sonic)
add 1 cup Club Soda
add 3 1/2 Tbs. good quality flavored syrup
then finish it off by adding 1 Tbs. half and half (I use Fat Free)

add a straw and enjoy!



Be sure to check out all of these other amazing recipes and enter the giveaway below!
I get so hungry just looking at all of them!

Check out all of the fabulous recipes that are rounding out our summertime dinner party!
(from left to right):
Appetizers:
1. Best Guacamole Ever from White House Black Shutters
2. Melty Caprese Appetizer from Cook the Story
3. Skinny Southwest Chicken Dip from Yellow Bliss Road
Salads:
4. Blueberry Quinoa Salad from Clean and Scentsible
5. Quinoa and Grape Salad from A Place for Us
6. Spicy Marinated Tomatoes from Koko Cooks
Main Course:
7. Grilled Greek Pork Tenderloin from Katie's Cucina
8. Mama's Sweet Marinated Chicken from Craft Quickies
9. Mexican Grilled Corn from Nest of Posies
Desserts:
10. Triple Berry Cheesecake from The Lilypad Cottage
11. Mini Berry Pies from A Pumpkin and a Princess
12. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake from Crazy Little Projects
Beverages:
12. The Perfect Italian Cream Soda from Ella Claire
13. Mango & Mint Lemonade Chiller from Sweet C's Designs


And, of course like our last progressive dinner, we have a GIVEAWAY for you!


We will be giving away a KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender! Wouldn't you love one of these babies!? All you "kitchenthusiasts" Can check out their blog here. 
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Woot Froot is excited to bring you the ease and convenience of fresh cut peaches and nectarines just in time for summer. Perfect for summer snacking, dishes and smoothies. Enter to win the Margaritaville blender {I don't drink alcohol, but I am a smoothie addict and this would be PERFECT!}... 
a $200 value!!
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We also will be giving away a $200 gift card to World Market!


Enter to win this awesome prize package using the Rafflecopter Widget below!
Giveaway runs from 6/17 until 6/24 at 11:59 pm.

Good Luck!

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

The Inspiration Exchange No. 3 Features

Oh my goodness I had so much fun looking through the links this week! You are such a talented group! I came away wanting to sew, bake, and build something!

A Barnwood Flower Box by The Moon and Me
Daphne side table before and After by Cottage Instincts


Asy Blueberry Jam from A Pretty Life
Easy Blueberry Jam {A Pretty Life}
 Gorgeoud Kitchen Reveal from Shabby Love
 

Beverage Drink Stand from an old changing table by Twelve O Eight


Summer Themed Coastal Photo DSisplay by Hymns and Verses


DIY Patriotic Spoons by Pleasure in Simple Things
striped spoons

Healthy Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars by The Chronicals of Home


and my pick this week:

The adorable patchwork pillow from the very sweet and talented Bronwyn of Queen B Creative Me



Isn't it just adorable!? I think her little girl's room look so pretty and cozy.

Thank you again for all of the great link ups!
Don't forget to check out the other girls' picks here:
Clean and Scentsible
City Farmhouse
Yellow Bliss Road

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! 

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The Inspiration Exchange No. 3

Hello my friends!

Is it as hot where you live as it is here? It has been in the 90's for the past few days and I am dying! {ok, it may have something to do with the fact that I am growing a little ball of insulation inside of me too, but ugh...}

Anyhow, are we ready to get this party started? I hope you link up all of your fun projects!
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French Bread Pizza Recipe (part of the "Dinner's in 20" Series)
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Monday, June 10, 2013

Spring Chalkboard Art with Printable Template


Happy Monday everyone! 

I shared this post over on Jennifer Rizzo's Blog last month and I wanted to share it with you before spring was over! 


I have this gigantic chalkboard that I hang in my entryway, but I always pull it down to this cabinet in my kitchen when I want to draw. It is a lot easier than reaching above my head while I do it!


After I finished drawing everything on the template, I went back and added some little butterflies. I wanted to add a whimsical little touch of spring. 


I hung it back in my entryway and added some spring touches to brighten the space up as well. A little lavender, a vintage fan, and some blossoming branches really make the space more cheerful. 



If you would like to draw this chalkboard art for your home, you can use this template with the tutorial found here. The tutorial teaches you how to break down the design and make your drawing look exactly like the original {Trust me, it is easier than it looks}! Just click on the template below, right click, copy and paste into your own document, and print.
I am sure this won't stay up for very long because, well, there is summer and birthdays and.... ;) Like I said, any excuse to doodle on my chalkboards!


Don't you just love the spring!?
I am so glad it is here! 

I hope your week is off to a great start! 
:)

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How to Make New Sheet Music Look Old
Vintage Bookpage Pinwheel Banner Tutorial
How to Wash and Cut Burlap