Epic Bowl...

This last Sunday... 

I spent a lovely day with my friend Rachel

in beautiful Santa Barbara.. 

She took me to the most wonderful place.. 

Epic Bowl.. 

wonderful frozen fruit, granola, fresh berries.. 

and much more yummy stuff.. 

all in a bowl!

Very healthy with a side of calories.. 

but due to my pregnant state.. 

when I fall in love with something.. 

I just can't let it go.. 

So with my brand new Yonanas machine.. 

(which I love, simple and easy.. 

but buy it from Bed, Bath, and Beyond.. 

save on shipping!)

I did a little recreation.. 

and it was quite yummy if I must say.. 

Not as perfect as Epic Bowl.. 

but great for a copy cat!

Watermelon Cake Pops!

I do believe that these things are genius!

(pictures and idea from

 Natalie's Cake Pops and more)

 via The Idea Room

Remember when....

it used to be magic running away from the ocean waves.. 

Well, 

I'm happy to be reliving those days.. 

Hope that your weekends were lovely as well!

Red, White, and Blue...

I saw this on Pinterest this morning...

and it's so perfect for a backyard fourth.. 

I'm definitely making this.. 

via The Crafty Crow...

via Chica and Jo...

Maybe add a layer of greek yogurt...

or two.. 

just for color! 

S'more Cups...

These little cups are great for a summer treat...

just like eating s'mores by a campfire!

They are super easy to make.. 

just get the mold from Joann's.. 

fill with a little bit of melting chocolate.. 

next some graham cracker crumbs.. 

and throw in two or three little marshmallows.. 

and then cover in chocolate.. 

after about fifteen mins in the fridge.. 

they are ready to go.. 

And what better way to give them.. 

then in these super cute.. 

Martha Stewart cups.. 

with their bright colors

and scalloped edges.. 

I would make these candies just to use these liners.. 

Love!

Happy Summering!

Put away those sandals and tie up those converse..

"Fall is here, Hear the yell

Back to school, ring the bell

Brand new shoes, walking blues

Climb the fence, books and pens"

White Stripes- We're going to be friends

In the spirit of the new school year

I thought that I would share 

some free printables 

for students and teachers
that I have stumbled across.. 

From My Owl Barn

Some notes and bookmarks.. 

From Lavender's Blue

Some customizable bookplates.. 

Adorable.

A how-to on making sticky notebook covers..
very cute..
on Greeting arts..



And some more bookplates..
because books are freakin awesome..
from Whisker Graphics


Download on Skip to my Lou..

It's kinda sad that summer is over..
But I am looking forward to fall..
and the exciting crafts that will take me there. =)

A Splash of Party...

I just love a cute party.. 

and delicious looking desert tables.. 

I would buy a pool.. 

just to have this party.. 

so cute!

Love these favors.. 

The cutest jello ever!

Umm.. candy and cupcake kabobs.. genius!

I am feelin' the summer right now.. 

Maybe a little beach trip is needed.. 

Found this party on Save the Date for Cupcakes.. 

Original post.. Pluff Mudd Studio.. 

Let's Get S'mored....

What says summer in one simple bite.. 

Well, in my book that would be a s'more

There is not always a campfire near by.. 

But still this taste can be captured.. 

and on a stick no less..  

Here we go..

First,

My ingenious contraption

to hold the marshmallow sticks up right

to let the chocolate dry.. 

I was quite proud of myself for thinking of this.. 

(just a drying rack on some cups)

Melting some chocolate.. 

Marshmallows all stuck up.. 

Dip it in some chocolate.. 

Let it drip a bit.. 

and then sprinkle with gram cracker crumbs..

(word to the wise.. buy them already mashed up in your baking section)

All together now.. 

A great fun way to share some summer fun!

Red and Pink.. the colors of summer!

So lately.. 

I have been noticing.. 

That pink and red have overtaken the summer parties..

And yes, 

With my son's party a month away 

I have been blog-party-idea-stealing.. 

(new word.. hmm.. why not)

But alas, 

my colors are more red and whitish

maybe yellow.. 

its a circus .. after all... 

so you know almost anything will go.

But pink not so much.. 

Anyhoo.. I thought that I would share some of the cuteness.. 

I am getting inspiration no matter what colors I have seen..

And now some adorableness from Glorious Treats

  

I could just die for the summeryness of this strawberry party..

(yes, I am all about the new words today)