Mini Mini Little Little

Love it,
How cute is this??

These are mini salt and pepper shakers and a mini ketchup! These would be ideal for playtime with little girls and their dolls....ahhh, but I have no skirt twirling, doll hugging, sweet voiced little girls.

However, my boys were just as pleased with this discovery on their very own "kids" table. Their table sits in our dining room right next to the big table. We have had this kid's table since all three boys were little. It is the table where they eat most their meals. They think its "very cool" to have their own! And this new addition to the center of the table is TOO CUTE!

Alright, now I'm ready for the lectures about keeping a salt shaker at my boys' table...

Does anyone else have a separate table that your kids eat some of their meals at? Does it make them feel like kings and queens in a castle? I'd love to hear...

Peachy Paradise

My Grandparents are visiting from Arizona and on this hot August Sunday we drove down to Palisade for the sweet juice of the Palisade Peach. Until you've cuffed one of these peaches in your hands and sank your teeth in for a bite, you haven't experienced a true PEACH. There are lines and lines of peach tree orchards in Palisade and every year they host a Peach Festival with Peach-food-everything. We drove up and down, and winded around these country roads on this toasty warm summer day and enjoyed the leisure pace of a Sunday in the country.

My Grandparents

My Parents and Chris
Treats to Travel Home WithLove this

Hmm, which one shall I choose?

Sticky, juicy, drippy Peach Sugar

The sweet lady let the boys step inside the VERY COLD cooler

Great Grandma and the Three BoysRomantic Summer Country

Titus all worn out...he fell asleep on the windy roads home

Fresh Peach Milkshakes

- 1 cup sliced fresh peaches
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 3/4 cup milk
- sprinkles of sugar to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract if desired

Or Try a healthier option

- 1 cup sliced fresh peaches
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 1 cup crushed ice
- a few sprinkles of Splenda to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract if desired

Blend these babies up and drink with a STRAW of course.

Check out RecipeZaar here for a list of peach recipes! What do you do with fresh peaches? Share your recipes that use this fuzzy fruit. Share how you use your peaches.

Meal of the Moment: Open Faced Italian Sandwiches

I have another MEAL OF THE MOMENT for all you lovelies. To read about why I first started this topic and what it's all about click here. The main point is to find creative ways to use up leftover foods.

This time I needed to use up some leftover chicken breasts that we BBQ'd last night. They were Italian Marinated Chicken breasts. There are trillions of ways to use up leftover chicken, so this should be an easy one! However, I wanted to focus on something SIMPLE and PAINLESS...you can throw this together faster than waiting in line at Taco Bell.

OPEN FACED ITALIAN SANDWICHES

You'll need Cheese Kaiser Rolls

And Mozzarella slices

And Pizza Sauce

And of course our chicken sliced into smaller pieces

Spread the sauce over the sliced bread. Always put the cheese on top of the meat so the chicken won't dry out. Broil on low with the oven door open until cheese bubbles.

TIP: Buy the freshest bakery bread you can find, this makes ALL the difference! Your sandwiches will definitely taste better with super fresh bread.

I served it with a tall glass of extra cold milk and salad, topped with my favorite homemade blue cheese dressing (which I talked about here). I hope that satisfies your tastes and for more MEAL OF THE MOMENT posts click here.

AirBrush Your Face Girls

Have you ever wished you could photoshop your face (or entire beautiful-licious body for that matter!) before you go out on a date night with your love, or a movie on the town with the girls, or that important company event? Just point and click, right? And it would be perfect. Our modern day, tech age hasn't quite advanced enough to move the airbrushing beyond the glossy paper just yet....

BUT GIRLS, I have some news that is sweeter than a strawberry dipped in chocolate...

There are products out there that prime your face. Painting always turns out better when you use primer, and your face is the same! These face primers fill in all those little lines and pores. They even out your texture and tone, making your face feel like silk.

NOW THE FUN PART...when you use your make-up, it applies perfectly and your reflection in the mirror will look perfect. (welllll, maybe not perfect, but pretty close).

I posted my TOP PICKS below. You can even buy some with SPF to stay safe in the sun.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

bareMinerals - Prime Time Primer

Try it...because we all want to be beautiful.
For more Works for Me Wednesday ideas, click here.

Lucky Girl, That's Me

Giveaways are too much fun and I WON at Well of Words! I am so excited, it made my week. I received a perfectly packaged photo frame in the mail and it is adorable!
It's a beachy frame and I have the perfect idea for it.

Words are a FAVORITE of mine. I love WORDS. And Well of Words has amazing home decor using beloved words! The best part is that their products are completely able to be customized with YOUR colors and YOUR words.

Thank you Well of Words for your generous giveaway. Below are some of my top picks from their website.

I DON'T KNOW what Works For Me Wednesday

S.O.S.

This Wednesday, I don't know what works for me. I am hoping you all can help! All feedback is welcome and needed! A short while ago I bought this, as you know if you read about it on my blog. I can't decide if I should keep flatware in it or cooking utensils.
I apologize for the photo quality. My camera washes everything out. :(

What Would You Do???


The cooking utensils

The flatware

Please share your Opinion...Thank you!
For Works for Me Wednesday ideas, click here.

CHECK IT! 50th Birthday Party

(Pictured above: My Dad in his Dragster with my brother, Kyle...back in the day!)

My Dad is a fan of black and white racing checks. He has been for as long as I can remember. The straight lines that create the black and white square pattern is an instant attraction to him. I'm sure it's related to his passion for racing. He has raced through the last 50 years quite literally. His racing history includes: motorcycles, four wheelers, snowmobiles, boats, (even RC boats!), demolition derbies, cars, and his favorite: drag racing. The inside of his dragster trailer was actually appointed with his big black and white checkers. Sooo, it was only appropriate that the theme of his 50th party would be CHECKS. He is a Prime Example of a man who has truly lived life to the fullest and provided a stable, solid home for his family at the same time.

Here is the PARTY provided by Yours Truly

50 BALLOONS!

The Centerpiece with Marshmallows, and Black and White M&Ms

My Mom made these adorable Checker Cookie Bites

Even the inside of the cake was checkered!

My Snack Tray with Popcorn and ONLY Black and White Treats: Oreos and Tootsie Rolls

The Photo Memory Board

Was this before or after Daddy let us suck helium??

Happy 50th Birthday Dad! LOVE YOU
My Dad has lived the most exciting life so far of ANYONE I personally know!

He inspires us all to REACH OUT and Take Life for a Ride!
So go...LIVE YOU LIFE.