Black Chiffon

In the market for black chiffon? Well I am and. heres what i've come up with.


Why black chiffon...well b/c being that I live in AZ and its as hot as an oven outside layering is....well the phrase "Beauty is Pain" kinda sums it up. Dying of heat stroke aint my idea of fun so i've figured it out. Chiffon is awesome for coverage but great for hot weather. So next time you reach for that black undeshirt and spagetti strap...think of this different option. I know I am.








heres to get you excited about the idea...

not bad for $21.99. for the times you need a long sleeve find it here.

imagine being able to wear this

probably better off with white chiffon and of course short sleeves...but wouldn't that be soooo cute?! Stuff that i could never wear before would now be wearable. all ya gotta do is tweque the outfit by adding a shnazzy shirt! My brains boiling with creativity.

ou la la this is cute too...just caught my eye...i could work with this.

see, this would be the look im going for. This pc here is actually a one pc but imagine the top separate from the dress making it a two pc....are you following my vision? The top of this dress is like a white chiffon top. So that tube top shirt you've been dying to get but can figure out how you could wear it? All you have to do is fine a suitable chiffon top providing that coverage etc.

Treat : Ballon Balls

Ingredients for Dough:
3 C. Milk
1 C. Potato Flakes
1 Tbsp. Salt
3/4 C. Sugar
1/2 C. Butter
4 Eggs
7-8 C. Flour1
1/2 Tbsp. Yeast




Instructions:
Scald Milk, Melt Butter. Place potato flakes, salt, sugar, milk and butter in mixer.Stir briefly and bring mixture to a lukewarm temperature.
Add eggs, yeast, and flour 1 Cup at a time, mixing well between additions. Mix until dough pulls away from the side.
Place dough in a large greased bowl, cover lightly with saran wrap, and let rise until doubled in bulk.
Smash dough down, and form balls for rolls.


Some More Ingredients:
1 Bag Marshmallows
4 Cups Granulated Sugar
4 Tbsp. Cinnamon
4 Sticks of Melted Butter



additional Instructions:
Combine Sugar and Cinnamon. Dunk marshmallows in melted butter and then completely cover in Cinnamon sugar mixture.Place covered marshmallow inside of dough balls and close them up by pinching the bottom and twisting it shut.
Next dunk dough ball (with marshmallow inside) into melted butter and then immediately into the cinnamon sugar.
Continue the same procedure until all the marshmallows and dough are used up.
Place dough balls (with marshmallows inside) onto greased cookie sheet. Don't bake more than 12 per cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 for 19-22 minutes. Remove from oven and dump them upside down on waxed paper.
*When you bake them, the marshmallow melts inside leaving the roll hollow. Sorry the recipe is sort of hard to follow. I promise that they aren't hard to make, it's just hard to write down how to make them.


courtesy of:
http://tatertotspot.blogspot.com/

Mine, mine, mine

secret garden peep toes

Jellybean slingback

Carriage ride wedge

...OH if money grew on trees...








I'd be sure to own a few of these
this would go great with navy hose or stone(best for winter)



Le creme of the crop



I LOVE big buttons(some modifications included)


Teal is such a steal

www.bke.com galore!

love this color with lace...droooooooL!
Daytrip Inset Lace Tank
Item #35505D8AK932R

Daytrip Striped Shirt -$22.40
Item #10910J0472003

Daytrip Lace Top
Item #17115T9009

BKE rolled necktop - $26

Eyelash pointelle-$21

G. balloon top-$26( i acutally just bought this, pictures coming soon!)

Daytrip Lacetrim Henley-$26

daytrip knot front top-$26

fossil floral glitz watch-$95( love white banded)


BKE popcorn knit top-$21.50


Fossil glizty floral watch-$150



bke floral scarf-$12

Track record

Now I don't have the best track record when it comes to my "track". Seems like since pregnancy I've had constipation issues.(many reasons) So I am always lookin' for healthier better ways to keep a better "track record".(if you're following me). Because lets face it, the same routine everyday can get boring...so thats why I like to try different things.

Here are two more things to add to the list to keeping ya 'smooth':

eat cherries
-not sure the details why, I just know(first hand) it works


Orange peel

-yeah, ya know that white stuff? well its not only a natural laxative but its good for your body. Thats because its packed with fiber. Next time you eat an orange...leave all that white stuff on there!

Golly Dolly

These are just flat out adorable! Its like i've been unknowingly waiting for these to come into my life. I am waiting to make these with Emmery. But if you can't hold off any longer and are just DIEing to know how NOW...well heres the link.

oh, i can already think of cute hair do's for the dolls.

new theme

felt like i was trying to live out the winter theme way to long(winter-dark colors) So im changing the blog style to feel alittle more in the flow. Hope thats alright. :0)
ashley

Stinkin' cute

too expensive, too cute
made from plastic so you can stay stinkin cute FOREVER. so then, maybe it would be worth the money.
$140 Vivienne Westwood ultragirl

T's iLike

Qute Teez
* post post*
can purchase these and other styles from www.palmercash.com
get 10% off enter code: us72

M. Cunningham's buttermilk pancakes

..Apparently these are to-die-for...not literally but you get my drift.

MARION CUNNINGHAM'S THE BREAKFAST BOOK BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
Adapted by Shuna fish Lydon

1 Cup Buttermilk
2 Large eggs
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 Cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda, sifted

"1. Put the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter into a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
2. In another large bowl whisk together flour, salt and sifted baking soda. Make a "well" in center.
3. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the center of the "well" and stir until combined, but do not over mix-- a few lumps are ok.
4. Heat up a cast iron skillet slowly until medium hot. I place my hand over the surface of the pan, hovering near an inch over the surface. If I feel heat radiating out, it's ready.
5. Melt a small pat of butter in skillet. If the butter immediately browns, turn heat down.
6. Scoop large dollops of batter into prepared pan. Do not crowd pancakes; you will need room to flip them.
7. When bubbles form across the entire surface, flip pancakes. Pancakes should only be flipped once.

I like to heat up my oven and keep a plate inside so that I can place the ready pancakes in there to wait, thereby being able to sit down with the person I'm eating pancakes with. This recipe has made anywhere from 6-8 average sized pancakes


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If you like a fluffier pancake add 1/4 teaspoon more baking soda. If you want a butterier pancake, add 1 tablespoon more melted butter or decrease the flour to 3/4 Cup. If you like an even flatter pancake than me, add 1/4 Cup more buttermilk or whole milk. "

swimming for swimsuits part deux

found this baby for 25$ LESS! i think my search is over. yay!

Jantzen "vamp" Mailliot $100
I adore this because:

1. one pc
2. great bosom design
3. covers rear
4. the ripple effect gives allusion of "slender-itidy" ..great for hidding pudge
5. shows less clevage(or lack of) for obvious modesty
6. and its Friggin Hot, adorable, unique...i could go on
   

also, the latest break through for sun protection and happy skin...

• Waterproof
• Sweatproof
• Non-comedogenic(won't clog pores)
• PABA-free
• 3 fl. oz. tube
• lightweight

can find at your walgreens or target, possibly walmart. For sure i'll be getting this for me and Emmery. :0)

swimming for swimsuits

Carmen Marc Valvo Retro one pc $125: VS

Melt-in-your-mouth Strawberry Muffins

1 Cup all purpose flour
1 Cup whole wheat flour
1/2 Cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2eggs
1 cup Stonyfield farm yogurt(pref plain or any else)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped strawberries, fresh or frozen

Directions:

Preheat oven 375 degrees f. Ina bowl, mix together flours, sugar, and baking soda. In another bowl, mix eggs, yougurt, butter and vanilla. Toss strawberries into the flour mixture. Then pour yogurt mixture into flour mixture and stir. Spoon batter into greased nuffin tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until topps are golden brown. Yields 12 muffins

picture from:
http://kimmallari.multiply.com/journal/item/205

Use YoGurt instead

I delight in swimming my tongue in a spoonful of Stonyfield Farm's Organic Vanilla yogurt. Its ridiculously creamy and just perfect for a little morning sunshine or whenever a sugar crave attacks. Well, it had been weeks since I've enjoyed my yogurt and today was ..awesome! But what was even more awesome was the insight underneath the lid.

Did you know you can substitute sour cream/mayo with yogurt? Me neither. I mean it makes total sense...its practically the same stuff. You can totally "lighten Up" your meal with yogurt.



to view entire, click on photo.

Cook with yogurt instead!

And here is a recipe you and I can try out.
see next post!

Scrumptious Sweet Potato Pie

Saw this on a box by Betty Crocker

Makes 2 9in pies

Need:

1 Box Betty Crocker(r) sweet potato casserole

2 Cups water

1 1/4 Cups milk

1/3 Cup marg or butter

1 box (15oz) Pillsbury(r) refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

1 3/4 cups milk

3/4 Cup packed light brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

2 tsp vanilla

5 eggs, slightly beaten

1. heat oven to 375 degrees F. Set Pecan Strusel Topping aside. In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups water, 1 1/4 cups milk and 1/3 cup marg/butter to a rapid boil. Remove from heat. Stir in both pouches Sweet Potatoes with Seasoning until well blended. Pour into large bowl.



2. Place pie crusts in two 9-inch glass pie plates as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.



3. With wire whisk, beat 1 3/4 cups milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla into sweet potato mixture. Beat in eggs until well blended. Divide mixture evenly between pie crusts. Cover edges of both crusts with strips of foil.



4. Bake 25 min. Sprinkle Pecan Streusel Topping evenly over tops of pies. Bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Cool completely, about 2 hrs. Serve w/ whipped cream and sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired.

high altitude (3500-6500 ft): increase 2nd bake time to 25-30 min.