Friday Funny.

I watched this at least 5 times-CRACKS me up every time!

beautiful.

I loved using the large pattern flower paper for the background of this layout.  This was from my girl's senior prom.  We took the pictures in a large beautiful park-there were TONS of kids there getting their pictures taken.  We took advantage of the opportunity and took several pictures with her friends that were in different groups.  These two have been friends for quiet a while and was such a treat for me to see all the kids dressed up and looking GORGEOUS!

I used the Sunshine Days kit to create this layout-love how the gold just fits right in!  Here are a few closeups:

hello sunshine.

What a wonderful trip this was about 5 years ago-I was so glad to FINALLY find something to scrap it with! ;) . 

I wanted to focused on the Crate Paper Oasis Ephemera included in the Scrapbook Circle Sunshine Days kit for my embellishements-here are some close ups:

 I also used the Happy Life add on- seriously LOVE the buttons!  Thanks for the visit today!!

Pinterest food find. Banana Bread

Picture and photo credit:Mom to Mom nutrition

Banana Bread Muffins

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

Author: Katie Serbinski

Recipe type: Breakfast

Serves: 12-14 muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 stick butter [1/2 cup] --*I subbed half greek yogurt
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 ripe bananas

Instructions

1. Preheat over to 350. Spray muffin tin pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed banana. Then add banana mixture to flour mixture and stir until combined.
3. Fill muffin tins with batter [almost to the top]. Bake for 20 minute

happy.

For this layout I wanted to use SEVERAL strips of paper on my layout-I decided to cut the papers in different widths, super happy with the results:

Here are a few closeups:

For this layout I used the Sunshine Days and Happy Life add on.  Thanks for the visit today-hope I inspired you! ;)

Friday Funny.

are you summer ready?

Are you wanting to give yourself a little color?  Who is ready for a summer glow?! 3️⃣ choices

1️⃣ tanning spray 
2️⃣ tanning lotion 
3️⃣ body bronzer (3 shades, washes off with soap & water)

Which is your favorite or would you choose?!

BRONZER pictured! ;) (and I borrowed these legs?) . This stuff is AMAZING!!

Pinterest food find. Ranch Dressing.

This was SO good!  EASY quick and ready to eat right away!
*For my dairy base I used greek yogurt and mayo.

picture and recipe from Listotic.com

when waiting.

what do you do when you are waiting to be seated at a restaurant?  Crazy selfies of course!

My challenge for this layout was to use everyday photos-well, I found these beauties in there of my kids and I "patiently" waiting for our table at our favorite restaurant.

some closeups:

 I used the June kit Sunshine days from Scrapbook Circle.

Thanks for the visit today!!

Makeup Monday

Today I kept it simple:

💜foundation in Velour
💜3d lashes
💜Proper pencil liner
💜Beachfront Bronzer on eyes and cheeks
💜Brow Palette in Brunette
💜Pressed blusher in Sweet
💜Behold setting powder
💜Lips: Prudent lip liner & Hottie lip plumper
Time to apply: 10 minutes

Pinterest Food Find-Fish & Chips AND Tartar sauce

I honesty LOVE Fish & Chips and I was really craving it the other day and I stumbled on this recipe, the only ingredient that I had to run to the store for was brown rice flour-SO yummy especially with homemade tartar sauce (not a huge fan of sweet pickles but this was DELICIOUS!)

Picture and Recipe from: Food Network

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil, for deep frying
• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 (12-ounce) can soda water
• 1/2 cup rice flour, for dredging
• 2 (8-ounce) cod or haddock fillets, cut in 1/2 on an angle

Directions

Heat 3-inches of the oil in a deep fryer to 325 degrees F. Alternately, heat 3-inches of oil in a deep pot. (I fried mine on the stove top because I don't own a deep fryer)

Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips, about the size of your index finger. Put the potatoes in the oil. Fry the chips for 2 to 3 minutes; they should not be crisp or fully cooked at this point. Remove the chips with a spider strainer or slotted spoon, to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.

Crank the oil temperature up to 375 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Pour in the soda water and whisk to a smooth batter. Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off.

Put the chips in the bottom of the fryer basket and carefully submerge in the hot oil. Carefully wave the battered fish into the bubbling oil before dropping them in on top of the chips. Fry the fish and chips for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown. Remove the basket and drain the fish and chips on paper towels; season lightly with salt. Serve wrapped in a newspaper cone with malt vinegar and/or tartar 

Tartar Sauce:

recipe and picture from: Natasha's kitchen

Ingredients for Tartar Sauce:

1 cup real Mayonnaise
1 cup finely chopped pickles
1 Tbsp dill (fresh or frozen), OR 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion is good too, but optional

Instructions:

Combine everything and stir!