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My brother sent me this recipe, he said it was AMAZING.  So, when your single brother sends you something, you know it must be good because hey, he’s never sent a recipe to me before! I have to say, it was delicious AND easy.  I was able to use my homemade coconut milk and if you haven’t tried that yet – go over and make some today!  I promise, it’s a piece of cake.  Thai Curry Chicken : (enough for 2 people) Chicken Breast (about 1 large breast) cut up and lighty sautéed in pan. 1 2/3 c. coconut milk 1/2 red pepper sliced 1 tsp. fish sauce 1 Tbsp. Red or Yellow curry Paste (it’s medium with this amount +or- to taste.) 1 tsp. white sugar OPTIONAL but DELICIOUS: Fresh basil leaves Pineapple Tidbits Bamboo shoots or water chestnuts Minced Garlic Directions: Lightly fry up cubed chicken breast Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 5 min. Add curry, fish sauce, and sugar. Add optional ingredients now (simmer another 3-5 min) Add slices ...

When my 4 year old daughter came down the stairs with my iPhone in hand exclaiming, “I take pictures mommy!”   I didn’t realize that what she meant is she took nearly 100 photos of herself and the occasional wall shot.  Even though it took me forever deleting one at a time (I am still figuring out how to do the multiple deleting)  and I told her she is NOT allowed to take pictures on my phone (let alone go take my phone up the stairs to her room)  I had to laugh at the discovered photos I saw. I suppose I’m going to have to work on her vanity……or maybe just stop taking 1000 photos of her myself. (Do you see those pouty lip shots !)  On to my next story. When you do have a child that lean towards the “girly girl” side of life, I shouldn’t have been surprised when having given her a little bag of very light colored makeup (just my old rejects) she came down early the next morning clinging to her new “make-up” pouch wearing her pretty pink ...

When I received my jar of Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter I have to tell you it was hard to pry my nose away from sniffing the AMAZING aroma.  The taste, well let’s just say it tasted like it smelled and I really had a hard time not plopping down on the couch and start dipping in a chocolate bar!  OH my!  I resisted the urge and just ate a spoonful. They make it from organic dried coconut and organic Valencia peanuts. Now on to my recipe!  This is one of my favorites .  It is good for you, completely fills you up and reminds me of a dense Lara Bar .  Usually I use almond butter, but for fun I used the Coconut Peanut Butter.  It was delicious. Date and Nut Power Bar ~ yes! Gluten Free and Sugar Free!!! (adapted from ElanasPantry ) 2 c. Almonds 1/4 c. Chia seeds (or any seeds ground in coffee grinder or blender) 1/2 c. Dates (or any extra sweet dried fruit) 1/2 c Shredded coconut (unsweetened) 1/2 c. Coconut Pe...

Seriously you guys, I look at this picture and want to SWOON !  I’m not even sure what it is that I like so much but it’s just so fun !  I do love the mix of old with the new.  It looks so “hip” and “up to date” but you throw in old signs, birdcages, and stacked end tables and look whatcha got! After searching for the source, I found out that this photo is taken from DomesticBliss .  She has a store, and this photo is just a set up in her store!  All her shop vignettes are amazing!  Go check her out!  Now look closely at what is behind the hanging light.  See it? Now THAT is awesome and may just be my next project!  It’s an old window pane (looks like glass was taken out, or I bet smashed out!) and they stuck a large LOVERLY poster right behind it.  I’m picturing right now a cute candid picture of my kids. You can send in your photo to Costco to get a large poster for not too much money.  (A 20”x30” is 25.00 at my Costco...

I finally just did it.  I had the recipe on how to make this for a long time.  Finally after staring at the can of coconut milk in the grocery store for $2.49 I thought, TODAY is the day I will make this at home. Guess what……totally easy.  In fact, I’ll tell you what I did but once you understand the “how to” you really can’t do this wrong.  Just go for it!  You’ll be glad you did. First off, in the BULK isle in most grocery stores they sell UNSWEETENED shredded coconut.  You’ll need that.  I experimented with three different ratios.  The largest water to coconut ratio would be for drinking and the smaller water to coconut ratio would be for cooking.            * Dump coconut FLAKES in your blender.             * Add hot filtered water.              * Pulse (high/low) in ...

I have to admit,  I am GIDDY about this project.  I have seen them on blogs before but I never just “took the bull by the horns” and attempted to make one myself until my friend Kira showed me how (in person, yep I’m that special.) I bought fabric remnants at my local thrift store for pennies. (Really, as in .35 – 1.00 for LOTS of fabric) AND you don't even need a sewing maching!  THESE ARE SO EASY FRIENDS!  As in even my dollar store glue gun pulled these off beautifully.  (I’m serious, this crafty gal only owns a dollar store glue gun.  One day I plan to “play with the big boys” and get myself a real one.)  Step ONE: Cut a piece of fabric anywhere from 12'” – 24” long and 1/2” – 1” wide. (no rules on this)  You can cut just one strand or fool around with the effects 2 strands has on the rosette. (as shown below) Step TWO: Tie a KNOT at the very bottom. That will be the center of your flower. Step THREE: Start loosely (or tightly f...

When my son declared “this is the BEST icy ever!” I decided I must blog about it.  (you guys don’t get tired of the best – right?) I’m actually not a huge watermelon fan but this drink was so delicious and refreshing that I’ll be making this every time I buy a watermelon. Watermelon Icy (inspired by Pie Birds  and Pinterest) 3-4 cups FROZEN watermelon cubes 1 banana (frozen or non frozen is OK) 1-2 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. agave nectar (or sugar, maple syrup etc.) 1/2 cup water Throw into your blender and serve right away!  EASY and I promise you’ll be delighted by the taste Enjoy! Linking to YHL Spring Pinterest Party !