10 things I love -Beach

Hubby,kiddos and I have been at the beach for the last week or so.
We had such a wonderful time!! We try to go there as much as possible. Actually we are going again this weekend :-)

1. I love this cool Polaroid transfer image
2. I love how fun and cheery these yellow high waisted shorts are. (Love her geek chic glasses too!)



3. This sea urchin inspired porcelain bowl is unglazed on the outside and a translucent icy blue glaze on the interior

4. I could put my phone,money,makeup etc. in this sweet leather pouch

5. I would put the pouch above and all my other beach goodies in this cool bag.
It is hand crocheted, would fit all my beach stuff and is only 10 bucks! Score!

6. I didn't watch more then a few minutes of the Bachelorette this season. (Or any other season really. I don't watch T.V too much.) Jillian wore a really cute initial wax seal pendant.



7. Love this adorable coastal kitchen. The fridge and stove are to die for!
(image via Coastal Living)

8.Love these adorable pastel tiki cups

9.I love this beach look. Black swimsuit,big glasses,black sun hat.

I like the one above,but this one from Anthro is cute too.



glam vintage hat

I would add a bit of personality with these darling floral glasses.


10. Pina Colada yogurt sounds so yummy!
(Recipe and picture from here)

Piña Colada Yogurt ParfaitTake a trip to the tropics with our pina colada-inspired parfait. It even makes a great breakfast when you need a sunny start to your day.

Serves: 1
Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients1/3 cup reduced-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup crushed canned pineapple or canned mandarin oranges
1 tablespoon toasted coconut

Preparation1. Top yogurt with pineapple (or canned mandarin oranges) and coconut.

Enjoy!

Recipe-Chocolate and cream cup

Happy Friday!! :-)
Lately I have been trying to cut back on sugar.
My goal is to only eat sugary/junk foods on the weekends. My favorite junk food is chocolate! I saw this recipe and thought it looked so yummy! I like that it is supposed to be easy!! With two little kiddos everything I make tends to be easy. :-)

CHOCOLATE AND CREAM CUP

A super easy and tasty little treat.

Serves 4

1/2 cup, 125g unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

3 eggs

1 cup plain flour

1/4 cup, 60g shredded coconut

4 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder

1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon sugar

chocolate sauce(you can use store bought)

Preheat oven to 350F.

Beat butter and sugar until pale.

Add eggs, one at a time. Mix well.

Add flour, coconut, cocoa and baking powder.

Mix well.

Pour the batter into a 12 cup buttered muffin tin.

Place in oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack

Cut the cupcakes into cubes and place them in 4 tea cups.

Whisk cream and sugar into loose whipped cream and pour it in the cups.

Use the chocolate sauce to make a pattern.

Serve.

Enjoy!

(Photos and recipe from here)

This milkshake will bring all the boys to the yard

I have been hearing bunches of people RAVE about the toasted marshmallow shake from Stand.
Supposedly it is FABULOUS. I have heard comments like"The best milkshake I have ever had"
"Life changing" "You HAVE to try it!" etc.etc. etc. I guess even people that don't like marshmallows or milkshakes adore this shake. From what I have heard from people (and in research for this post) Stand's toasted marshmallow milkshake is the best,but I found other versions that sound really yummy too.

I found 3 recipes for Toasted marshmallow shakes.(Including Stand's recipe!)
(Just click on the pictures below for links)



(all pics are of Stand's toasted marshmallow shake via here)
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What is your favorite milkshake flavor?
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