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Date night in + my new favorite item

January 24, 2018 by Fotini Filed Under: date night Leave a Comment

Friends, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! With the holiday’s still lingering in the rear-view, our wallets may still be feeling the after effects. Who said you have to spend a fortune making Valentines romantic and special? I’m actually a big fan of staying home on Valentine’s and spending some quality time with my honey! So, today I’m sharing my idea of a simple date night in + my new favorite item!

As some of you may have read earlier this month, I’ve been making a lifestyle change to eat healthier and how I prepare our meals is a huge part of that! I had heard a lot about air fryers from friends and multiple Facebook videos, so I wanted to give one a try! My go-to is always Wayfair when checking out goodies for my home! I headed to the website and immediately found an air fryer that fit in perfect with my all- white kitchen! I opted for the Kalorik 3.2 liter air fryer.

And can I just say.. where has this thing been all my life? You can still enjoy your favorite “fried” foods in a much healthier way. One of our favorite dinners is buffalo chicken wings. Tell me that’s not the perfect “date night” food ☺️ So, without telling my Mr., I threw some fresh drumsticks into the air fryer and cooked them for about 22 minutes (cook times are provided on the machine!), and tossed them in our favorite spicy garlic buffalo sauce. I cut up a stalk of fresh celery and served with our favorite chunky blue cheese dressing. I sat, and waited for the response “these taste different”… Not one word! So, then I asked… “how do you like the wings?”. His response, “they don’t taste as heavy, but they’re still crispy!”. Ok folks, this is no joke! The air fryer keeps your food crispy when it should be. Most importantly, it doesn’t dry it out either.

It’s not hard to see why this is on of my new favorite items! It’s perfect for those necessary date night’s in with a healthy twist! I cannot wait to keep this as a staple item in our kitchen. The possibilities are endless! You can bake sweets, cook meats and veggies! Have you ever tried an air fryer? If so, what’s your favorite things to cook in it?

Thanks for stopping by today! Leave me a comment on how you feel about using an air fryer. Fan or not a fan? Be sure to check out Wayfair for more!

Celebrating Memorial Day

May 30, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: holidays Leave a Comment

This post is sponsored by Wayfair, but all opinions are my own!

We just recently celebrated Memorial Day, and I got to thinking that I would share how our family celebrates with you all! If you were here earlier in the past week, you will see our Memorial Day picnic the kids and I had at home! Typically, we celebrate Memorial Day with a family barbecue. This year we did things a little differently… If you read my Memorial Day post you will see why. [Read more…]

Spring cleaning

March 22, 2017 by Fotini Filed Under: Spring 8 Comments

It is officially Spring and I am so excited about it! Spring to me signifies fresh, new possibilities and opportunities! Not only that, but I get in the mood to Spring clean. This is a good time to deep clean and focus on areas around my house that I may not clean as thoroughly throughout the year. Today I’m going to share with you some more of my Spring cleaning tips and some excellent options for you to get things clean and organized around the house!

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Battle of the Pies

October 27, 2016 by Fotini Filed Under: fall, recipes 466 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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Make Mornings Manageable

August 4, 2016 by Fotini Filed Under: home decor, lifestyle 1 Comment

As Summer is coming to a close and the kids will soon be heading back to school, I wanted to share with you some of my go-to tips on making mornings manageable around our house! [Read more…]

Time to get tropical – Inspired by Wayfair

July 27, 2016 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, party inspiration Leave a Comment

The end of Summer is quickly approaching! The kids are getting ready for back-to-school and getting back into the swing of busy schedules! Why not throw a fun party before Summer’s over? Better yet, how about a tiki party? Invite your friends and family over to unwind, let loose and enjoy some of the last, long Summer nights of the season!

I’ve teamed up with Wayfair to get you inspired to throw the best tiki party around!! All items included, you can purchase directly from Wayfair.com to make decorating a breeze!

So let’s get to it… When a tiki party comes to mind, what kind of items do you think of? Pineapples, flamingos, tropical flowers, bright colors? All of the above here! I’ve created this super adorable inspiration board to get you excited to host your own tiki party!!

dining table // string lights // tiki torch

pineapple pillow // pineapple ice cube tray // tiki umbrella

tiki glasses // flamingos //party tub

It’s no secret that awesome decor helps set a party off and with these adorable goodies from Wayfair.com, you certainly can’t go wrong! Add some additional fun flare to your tiki party, by adding tropical flavored drinks and recipes! How cute would it be to make some pineapple stuffed ice cubes with the ice cube tray for guests to add to their drinks? Such a fun, unexpected detail! Add those tasty, fruity drinks to these tiki glasses, add a drink umbrella, and you will feel like you’re right on the beach 😉

The great thing about these decor items, is you can use them time and time again! The beautiful wood dining table and chairs will serve as a relaxing spot for date night, the large umbrella will cool you in the shade on those hot summer days and the pineapple tiki torches will keep the pesty mosquitos away! Don’t be afraid to purchase items for around your home for specials occasions, especially if you can use them over and over! Memories are worth the investment!

So, I want to know.. What is one must-have you would include in your next tiki party?

Freshen up for Spring!

March 31, 2016 by Fotini Filed Under: 14 meals, home decor, Spring

This post was sponsored by Wayfair.

Hey friends! It’s a natural feeling for me to want to “spring clean” when Spring finally rolls around!! Many of you probably feel the same way, right? The house needs a good freshening up, organizing and deep clean after a long Winter! Today I’m sharing a super simple update that will freshen the bathroom up for Spring (or anytime for that matter!).

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Wayfair Housewarming Party: DIY Christmas Ornaments

November 24, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: 2015, Christmas, diy 2 Comments

Friends, I am so excited to be apart of the Wayfair Homemakers program! It gives me the opportunity to send you directly to the source of some absolutely amazing decor for your home, as well as, share some decor inspiration with you too! With that being said, I have teamed up with Wayfair to host a housewarming party for DIY Christmas ornaments! Does it get any better? 😉 Oh, and by the way, did you get the chance to check out the adorable ornaments I shared last week?

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