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Fun Spring Break Breakfast Idea!

March 18, 2019 by Fotini Filed Under: home, recipes

I’ll tell you what, we couldn’t be more excited that Spring is officially on it’s way, here at our house! The kids are on Spring Break this week and we’ll soon be headed to the beach!

To be honest, the last few years we have done absolutely nothing while the kids were off school, so this year I wanted to treat them to a little adventure! Starting off, with a fun Spring break breakfast! They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a reason! Not to mention, it sets the for the entire day ☺️

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Effortlessly Gourmet Holiday Dishes

November 26, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: recipes

This post is sponsored by Stella® Cheese but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Hi friends! I’m so glad you’re here with me today! I hope that each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family & friends! You may have heard me mention, that we were hosting dinner at our house! We do every year, & it’s really became a tradition I look forward to each year!

One that that hasn’t changed year-to-year, is the fact that I cook for an army 🤷🏻‍♀️ It never fails, I’m always worried I won’t have enough food & we always have too much, even after sending home leftovers! So, I wanted to share a extremely tasty recipe with you today, using turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving! I also wanted to share this effortlessly gourmet holiday dish with you all to incorporate a new meal into family week night!

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Homemade Apple Butter

September 18, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: fall, recipes

A tradition my little ones and I love each year is going apple picking! We head to the local apple orchard and pick our own apples right off the tree! Seeing the smiles on their little faces as they find the perfect apples, is priceless! Not to mention, I get to make some awfully tasty goodies with them! One specific request I had from my 11-year old son was to make apple butter!

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have saw my Instastories where I shared the process of making homemade apple butter. If not, you’re in luck because I wanted to share this simple, 2- ingredient recipe! Ya’ll, it’s only 2 ingredients! You can’t get any better than that!

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Battle of the Pies

October 27, 2016 by Fotini Filed Under: fall, recipes 641 Comments

I am so excited to be taking part in the second annual: Battle of the Pies with Wayfair.com! Today I will be sharing with you a delicious pumpkin fluff pie! It’s going to be your go-to pie for Holiday time and people won’t be able to get enough of it, believe me!

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Cranberry Sweet Tea Recipe

December 7, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: 2015, recipes 11 Comments

“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Milo’s Tea, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HolidaysWithMilos http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV”

Hello friends! I am so excited you’re here today! I have an absolutely delicious cranberry sweet tea recipe to share with you all! This is going to seriously, be the next hit at your Christmas party! The best part, it’s super simple! No fancy- smancy stuff here! This recipe is made using Milo’s fresh sweet tea, which uses only natural ingredients and no preservatives!

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Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta

November 30, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: 2015, recipes 1 Comment

I am pretty excited to share this simple and tasty appetizer with you today! It’s absolutely perfect for your next Christmas party or gathering! Cranberry & brie bruschetta…. Enough said!

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Fab pins of the week

July 17, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, home decor, Pinterest, recipes 504 Comments

Hey you! Welcome and Happy Friday!! I’m thrilled to be in Atlanta at the Haven Conference with some of my favorite bloggers ever!! I will be sure to update you on all the details when I get back!

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Staying hydrated on the go!

June 1, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: recipes 5 Comments

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Brita, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #BritaOnTheGo http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV

Something I’m very fortunate for is, I’ve never been a pop drinker. I may have it on occasion, but it’s certainly not a habit for me! I will tell what is a habit, drinking water! Besides my morning cup-of-joe, water is my go to drink throughout the day! If you aren’t much of a water drinker, I’m excited to share the Brita water bottle with built in filter that makes drinking water anywhere a breeze! I also have a tasty little treat for you too 😉

As a Mom constantly on the go, it’s so important for me to stay hydrated and influence my kids to drink more water! Between baseball practice and games three times a week for one, and soccer practice and games for the other, having something to give me a little boost when I’m needing it most is crucial!! It may sound crazy to some, but finding a good water bottle isn’t an easy thing! I headed to Walmart (near the hardware section) and grabbed the Brita hard-sided water filter bottle. So far, it’s been the best water bottle I’ve purchased! It holds 23.7 ounces and is BPA free, plus it includes a filter that lasts for approx. 300 uses! This makes filling up no matter where we are simple! Now, here’s a simple idea for you to add some fun to your water!

Using your favorite fruits and/or herbs, simply gather, cut and prepare them to add to an ice cube tray and freeze into ice cubes. I chose lemon, lime and fresh mint. Once frozen, simply add one of each ice cube to your water and hit the road! It’s really that simple! The taste lasts, refreshes and hydrates you all at the same time! And a hidden benefit, my kids love it too!! I’m certainly not complaining when they’re asking for a water bottle of their own!

As a “sports Mom” my game day essentials are: sunglasses, sunscreen, a blanket for the chilly mornings or cool nights, something to keep the other kid occupied and of course, my Brita water bottle! What are your game day essentials? Are you ready to give the Brita water bottle a try? There are more than six seriously adorable styles to choose from, so head to your local Walmart and check them out!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have a great Summer!!

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Summer-time fruit salsa

May 25, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: recipes, Spring 3 Comments

Well hello there! Boy, do I have a treat for you today!! If you’re anything like us you’re busy, busy in the Summer going to cookouts and looking for something yummy you can make! Today I’m sharing a very simple, light and delicious summer-time fruit salsa with homemade cinnamon sugar chips! Oh-my-yum!

I first made this recipe a few years ago for the first time, but not since. We were having a Memorial Day cookout with family and friends, so I decided to make it again! It’s a great alternative to fattening desserts, plus it’s light and fresh!

You’re going to need:

2 apples, peeled and diced

2 kiwis, peeled and diced

2 nectarines, diced

8 strawberries, diced

handful of blueberries, cut into fourths

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 tablespoon brown sugar

3 tablespoons fruit preserves (I used natural strawberry)

12 10″ flour tortillas

4 tablespoons melted better

cinnamon sugar mixture

It’s really quite simple, begin preparing your fruits and putting them into a glass bowl. Dice everything pretty small since you’re going for a salsa consistency! Next mix in your white and brown sugar and preserves. Let chill for at least 30 minutes before serving (I made mine the day before, so it sit over night).

For your homemade tortilla chips, grab a tortilla and brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, flip over and repeat on the other side. Using a pizza cutter, slice the tortillas to your desired chip size. Do this for the remaining tortillas. Cook for 8 minutes, until lightly brown and slightly crispy. Let cool completely before serving.

Another thing I love about this recipe is it’s super fun and easy for the kids to help make! My little one had a lot of fun helping Mommy in the kitchen, and she did a great job brushing on the butter and sprinkling the cinnamon sugar! Not to mention, she loved telling everyone that she made it all by herself 😉

Don’t be surprised if you are asked numerous times for the recipe 😉 We will certainly be making this one again! I hope you enjoy!

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Skinny Puppy Chow Recipe

April 20, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: Pinterest, recipes, Uncategorized 14 Comments

If you’re anything like me, you have a sweet tooth! It’s just one of those things that sometimes, you have to give in to 😉 As we all know, sweets can be fattening and unhealthy. As I have been watching what I eat, I was really craving puppy chow. I knew how fattening and unhealthy that was… So I came up with a much healthier alternative. And quite honestly, I think it tastes better than the original.

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