My Top Five DREAM Travel Destinations

18 Friday May 2012

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Okay, so it has been a long time since I’ve discussed anything travel-related. Today, I am going to fix that with a top five list of my DREAM travel Destinations. All of which are in no particular order – how could I possibly decide? And, I’ve been to a few. But, it would be my dream to return.

1. Paris

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2. India

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3. Italy

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4. Bali

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5. Greece

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Okay, let’s hear it, what are your top five? And, where do you purchase your travel arrangements?

Recently, I found a great site for just that: http://www.mega.co.uk - let me know what you think. It’s fantastic, and I can’t wait to use them for my next trip, which I hope is within the next century. ha!

Tell me about your week. I hope it was better than mine! ;) Until then, I am going to get lost in my thoughts of travel. Love.

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P.s. I took the pictures from google, which I never do. BUT, I needed some inspiration. :-) xo

Disclaimer: http://www.mega.co.uk reached out and inspired this post. Now, I KNOW I need a trip soon. Very, very soon.

PLEASE, vote for my mom?

13 Sunday May 2012

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I put my mom in a Mother’s Day contest! :-) Will you PLEASE vote for her? It only takes a minute, you just press vote on the FB page.

Simply click the following link:

CLICK HERE!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am so grateful. I’m also happy to return the favor.

Take Care!

 

#PhotoADayMay: May 10 – 12 {and such … }

12 Saturday May 2012

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Hey guys! Let’s start with the and such, shall we? Everyone knows it’s my favorite part. How’s your weekend going? My week was so busy (aren’t they always?), and I haven’t had a chance to really update and say hello.

Question: What is your favorite gadget in the kitchen? What can’t you live without? Personally, I am all about my salad spinner, but I really want to get something new.

Okay, photo time!

May 10: A favourite word

Cook? hahah

May 11: Kitchen

I cook in kitchen … you happy, yes?

May 12: Something that makes you happy

Yes, he does! :)

#PhotoaDayMay

09 Wednesday May 2012

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May 2: Skyline

Sydney Harbour, Australia – Incredibly beautiful moment.

May 3: Something you wore today

My beloved engagement ring! I wore it today, obviously.

May 4: Fun!

Homemade slime!

May 5: Bird

This was in Ireland. It makes me want to take another trip.

May 6: You.

Yes, that’s me.

May 7: Someone that inspires you

My mom … she’s beyond amazing.

May 8: A smell you adore

Baked goods. Yum. I want a cupcake NOW!

How’s your week starting, folks? :-)

{Photo a Day May}

06 Sunday May 2012

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I came across this awesome May photo challenge (via @fatmumslim). Essentially, you follow the subject list and post one photo for each day in May. I’m a little behind, so be warned that there will be a few posts today. BUT, how fun is that? Is anyone else doing it?

Sounds pretty great. So, I’m all in. May 1st picture will be up VERY soon.

Enjoy!

Mommy needs vodka.

05 Saturday May 2012

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My sister just started a new blog, and you all will LOVE it! She’s so funny! If you are a mommy or you like photography, or if you just want a laugh, you should check it out. Simply click the following link:

Mommy needs vodka.

DO IT. You won’t regret it! Give her some love and follow. She deserves it! :-) And, be sure to tell her HAPPY BIRTHDAY while you are over there. 

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{Marbled Cupcakes for Four}

04 Friday May 2012

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Hello, cupcake!

Are you ready for some sweets? Me too.

If you’re anything like me, you could eat a whole batch of cupcakes … if you let yourself. Delicious … AMAZING … but bad for my bottom half.

There are TONS of “Cupcakes for Two” recipes out there, but what about for people with kids? My little family of four LOVES cupcakes, so it makes perfect sense to have a recipe for Cupcakes for four.

My love decided he wanted marbled cupcakes for dessert. Check it out!

Vanilla/Chocolate Marbled Cupcakes for Four
Adapted from How Sweet It Is and Brett Bara
Serves 4
 
Ingredients
 
Vanilla Cake:
 
1 egg white
2 1/2 tablespoons Sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder 
pinch of salt
1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream (you can use milk, as well)
 
Chocolate Cake:
 
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon butter, melted
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons chocolate chips 
 
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 
 
For each cake flavor, in separate bowls, whisk together wet ingredients (make sure your melted butter isn’t too hot, or you’ll scramble your egg!), then slowly add the dry ingredients. 
 
Fill four cupcake papers evenly with vanilla batter, then add the chocolate. Swirl. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy! 
 
Frost them with whatever frosting you prefer! We had some left over vanilla buttercream, but a mini frosting recipe is as followed.
 
Coconut Chocolate Frosting For Four Cupcakes
Adapted from Brett Bara 
Frosts 4 cupcakes
 
2 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoon + 4 teaspoons cocoa powder
6 tablespoons confectioners sugar
2 teaspoon half and half or any milk/cream
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

dash of salt

After you melt the butter, add all of the ingredients to the melted butter and whisk to combine. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until frosting is somewhat cooled. Give it another good whisk again then frost when cupcakes are cool enough. Enjoy!

What are you waiting for? You are 30 minutes (or less if you are fast!) away from this:

YUMMY!

Make these for someone this weekend! Or, make them for yourself right now. ;) I won’t tell anyone.

And, if you like them, PLEASE pin them! :-)

PINTEREST – Marbled Cupcakes for Four

Have a great weekend! Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. (Like eat ALL four cupcakes.) ;)

 

Now, that’s a mouthful.

03 Thursday May 2012

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You know your husband is an Australian when …

THIS happens.

What is this, you ask? Well, allow me to fill you in.

I was folding laundry and completely minding my own business for once, and my dear husband, the Australian, came in and announced that he had a delicious coconut and chocolate dessert for me to try – my absolute favorite combination, by the way. Before I could really take a good look at this shredded coconut chocolate imposter, it was shoved into my mouth. See above picture for proof.

As you’ve already figured out – IT. WAS. NOT. COCONUT. OR. CHOCOLATE. It was THIS.

Vegemite. Salty, yeasty, vomit-inducing VEGEMITE. Also known as, Vege-yuck. With butter and parmesan cheese on a cracker. Excuse me, biscuit. Wait, huh? Cracker? Whatever.

Seriously, I just threw up a little in my mouth looking at that picture.

I think this might be grounds for divorce. Just saying. Luckily for him, he has a cute face. A very, very cute face.

All I can say is this: Payback is a bitch slap. I can “bake” too, dahhhling.

Have you had a Vegemite experience? Share! (Or, vomit?)

 

 

 

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