INGREDIENTS + RECIPE:
2.5 cans of Corona or another light beer of choice
1 cup of vodka
1 can of frozen pink lemonade
Mix + serve! Garnish with lemon slices + mint.
Not Yo Mama's Lemonade Drink Recipe
Friday Faves - Kitchen Must Haves!
When it comes to cooking dinner for your family or hosting a large gathering, there are a few gadgets that are a must!
Check them out below + click on the photo to purchase!
Sous vide precision cooker
I don’t remember what life was like before owning our Sous Vide precision cooker. This french-style of cooking let’s you control the temperature your food is being cooked in so that you don’t have to worry about over or under cooking your meal. This is a MUST when it comes to cooking for a large group of people.
Instant Pot
The Instant Pot was a wedding gift that we never knew we wanted or needed. If I had known that this little pressure cooker made the best wings on this planet, I would have gotten one sooner!
Cast iron pan
A cast iron pan is a definite must…some of the best salmon I have ever had the pleasure of eating was baked on this type of pan. We love them so much that we have purchase multiple pans in various sizes. The key is knowing how to properly clean the cast iron so it stays perfectly seasoned!
Laser Thermometer
A laser thermometer that doubles as a dog toy? Yes, please! We love pointing the little beam of red light across the floor and letting our pup chase it around. He gets his energy out and we get food cooked to the perfect temperature…everyone wins!
3 Ways to Repurpose a Floral Crown
So you just made your live floral crown but don’t want to just toss all of your hard work into the trash? Repurpose your floral crown! We have 3 easy ways to display your crown in your home.
Take a look below!
Candle Wrap
Add a little pop to your candles by wrapping your floral crown around the candle.
Planter Wrap
Just like the candle, add a pop of greenery to your planters by wrapping the crown around a potted plant.
Mini Wreath
Lastly, add a bow to your floral crown and hang it from an antique window for an added touch of farmhouse style to your house.
Crispy Salmon Salad
INGREDIENTS:
Center cut salmon of choice
Butter
Spinach
Crumbled feta
1 lemon
Lemon vinaigrette of choice
Honey roasted almonds
Seasonings: Old Bay, lemon pepper + garlic salt
SALMON INSTRUCTIONS:
Slice salmon into 2.5 inch filets
Drizzle olive oil lightly onto salmon
Season generously with Old Bay, lemon pepper + garlic salt
Heat up cast iron pan on medium-high heat
Melt a small slice of butter on bottom of cast iron pan
Once butter is melted, cook salmon filets skin side up on the pan (yes, skin side up…not on the pan, we promise it’s worth it!)
Once the salmon is cooked almost all the way through, flip the salmon once in the pan until fully cooked (approximately 8-10 minutes total)
While still in pan, drizzle fresh lemon juice onto top of salmon
ASSEMBLY:
In a bowl: mix spinach, almonds, feta + vinaigrette to your liking
Plate the salad + serve with slice of salmon on top of the bed of spinach
Boozy Snowcone Recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 cup strawberry sorbet 1/2 pint
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/3 cup tequila
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup ice cubes
INSTRUCTIONS
In a blender add tequila, lime juice, frozen strawberries, ice cubes, + sorbet.
Blend on high power until smooth and slushy-like.
Pour or scoop into serving glasses or paper cone + garnish with a lime wedge.
* For a non-alcoholic version, substitute seltzer water for tequila *
Amazon Prime Day
Happy Amazon Prime Day(s)! Don’t feel like scouring the web for deals? Or already scoured and couldn’t find anything? Well, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite Prime picks on Amazon that are all under $50! Check them out below.
Seagrass Woven Basket
Acrylic Drop Earrings
Copper Mugs
A Good Book
Diffuser
Barrettes
Summer Favorites!
Temperatures are high and while we are working our 9-5 job during the week, we are thinking about being by the water over the weekend with a delicious drink in hand!
So with summer in full effect, we couldn’t keep going without highlighting some of our summer favorites!
Check them out below. To purchase something, just click on the picture!
1. Festive Pool Float
You can’t float a river, hang at the lake, or sunbathe in the pool without a fun float that is Instagram worthy. Target has really stepped up their game with an assortment of
fun floats for all ages!
2. Hydrating Face Mask
With all of those hours in the sun, you have to take care of your skin! We LOVE Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost gel mask because it truly puts moisture back into our skin. You can find these at Target, HEB, Walgreens, CVS, etc.
3. Bathing Suit
A good bathing suit is KEY. But if you’re anything like us, you want a new bathing suit every season based on what your current style is. We found this bathing suit at SHEIN and absolutely love it! They have affordable bathing suits for every body type.
4. YETI Wine Glass
Nobody likes when their wine glass shatters by the pool or when your drinking a chilled rosé and it’s sweating + no longer cold. That’s why we recommend getting a YETI wine tumbler. They come in many colors and you can even purchase a lid for it so you don’t have to worry about bugs sipping on your wine! Not into wine? They have a cup for every drink!
5. Sunglasses
We NEVER invest in sunglasses because we tend to lose or scratch every pair that we have ever owned. That’s why we love shopping at Target - we can find cute, affordable glasses that if we break or lose, we haven’t broken the bank to buy them. We can always go back and grab another pair!
'Merica Playlist
This Fourth of July, don’t put time into creating a playlist for the festivities because we already made one for you!
Check it out below!
Watermelon Mint Spritzer
Here’s to the perfect summer drink cocktail!
Just follow the easy steps below + you’ll be ready for the perfect poolside hang out.
INGREDIENTS (yields one drink):
1.5 ounces of Tito's Vodka (or your choice)
1/2 ounce St. Germain *optional
1 ounce of watermelon puree
3-4 mint leaves
1 can of Waterloo Watermelon Sparkling Water
1 lime
INSTRUCTIONS:
Take a freshly cut watermelon and make sure to remove all the seeds. Place the cubes in a blender and pulse gently to puree.
In an old-fashioned or rocks glass, place the mint leaves, Tito's vodka, St. Germain, and watermelon puree and muddle together, making sure to crush the mint leaves well.
Fill a shaker full with ice and our the vodka mixture in and shake well. Pour over ice.
Fill the remainder of the glass with sparkling water (optional: unflavored or flavor of your choice)
Squeeze the juice of one lime on the top.
Garnish with additional mint or lime.
Sip + enjoy!
All Things Succulents!
When it comes to houseplants, succulents are everyone’s go-to as there is a rumor that they are hard to kill. But if you’ve dealt in the world of succulents, you know that this is a nasty rumor! All plants need special care to thrive. So today we are giving you our top tips to keep succulents alive indoors!
Keep your succulents by a window that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Succulents need a lot of bright light to survive but avoid harsh, direct sunlight that may burn the plant.
Only water when the soil has been fully dry for a few days. Most people overwater their succulents causing them to rot and fall off.
Use quick-draining soil in a pot with drainage holes so that the water does not sit in the pot too long. You can even place pebbles below the soil to help increase drainage + they provide stability to the roots.
Succulents thrive in warmer climates, so keep the temperature of the room between 70-85 degrees. Do not put your succulents in front of a cold draft.
Avoid using spray bottles to water the succulent. Use a device that allows you to water the soil directly.
