Cooling summer drink

1 cup strawberries, pureed

6 oz  frozen strawberry daiquiri (non OR alcoholic) concentrate

1 cup ice

1 cup water

1 cup milk (or 1 cup orange juice)

2 Tablespoons sugar

1 tsp vanilla (the secret ingredient…yum)

 Puree the berries in a blender, add all of the other ingredients. Whip/blend  until all the ingredients are frothy. Drink and ENJOY!

Beach vacation or staycation

Loved the original movie

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

Romantic movie Nights in Rodanthe

Lucky people who have beach houses name them 

Sea Captains' Houses and Rose-Covered Cottages: The Architectural Heritage of Nantucket Island

MY Seascape mantle 

Australian seashore photo from http://www.abeachcottage.com/ 

Emerald Coast Florida

My new BBF (BestBlogFriend)

I am a land locked person who loves everything beach, ocean, seashells etc. I lived near the Pacific ocean at one time and found I was most at peace when I heard the beautiful sounds of the ocean waves. It renewed my spirit.  Needless to say I seek out blogs that feature all things Coastal, Ocean, Beachy.

I am with permission featuring some photo's that touched me from few blogs. In the future I plan to feature Coastal home decor.  

I love ocean theme books, magazines, movies , I won't be able to vacation in the Emerald coast in Florida this year, I so crave being on a beach.   Is your dream vacations a beach vacation? Do you live in a coastal town, please share with a kindred spirit. 

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Romantic shabby chic decor

I absolutely love romantic shabby chic home decor.  Besides lace, pearls and crystals color is important. All White, Pale blues and Pinks are the most popular colors in a romantic home.

Cindy of MyRomanticHome.com brought it all together.

One of the prettiest of romantic homes is Cindy's in California, recently she boasted of 3 million visitors to her blog.  

Crystal chandeliers in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and dining areas is a focal point in most romantic homes...

This one is STUNNING! And the price is right $88.00

My Aunt had beautiful crystal chandeliers in her home which as a little girl I admired. I thought it would be extremely costly to decorate a home in shabby chic only to be delightfully surprised at some of the affordable ways to get the look!

Beautiful Romantic bedroom

From bedrooms to bathrooms and shades getting the romantic home may be easier than I first thought. It's those special touches, lace, flowers, pearls and crystal. There are beautiful floral fabrics that can be used as curtains or tablecloths. Floral wallpapers. Just let your creative juices flow and go for it. 

Beautiful Romantic lantern

Beautiful Blog http://shabbychictreasures.blogspot.com/

I could go on and on showing you some of my favorite things when planning decor for a romantic home, would love to hear your ccomments. 

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Barn stars

Today stars are usually crafted of metal, but originally they were painted onto the barns. According to legend, they were a hex sign used by German immigrants in America, which included the Amish/Mennonite communities as well as the Pennsylvania Dutch folks. Different colors had different meanings. Green barn stars symbolize growth, fertility, success in things and ideas that grow.

While the stars gained popularity outdoors, they have been brought inside as well. Barn stars were supposed to bring good fortune, offer protection against fires, hope, love, fertility, energy and harmony. Seems like a good symbol to put next to the bed! White barn stars also specifically represent purity, the power of the moon, and allowing energy to flow freely.


The medium-sized star is a fun accent in this mostly white kitchen. Black symbolized protection, also used to blend or bind elements together.


 A blue star was said to bring protection, peace, calmness and spirituality.


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No bake lo-calorie cheesecake recipe

Picture Courtesy Of SkinnyTaste

No-Bake Cheesecake
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Size: 1 piece • Calories: 239 • Old Points: 5.25 pts • Points+: 6 pts

• 8 oz Cool Whip Free
• 8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• 9 inch reduced fat Graham Cracker Crust
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

In a large bowl, whip cream cheese, lemon and sugar for a few minutes until fluffy.Add Cool Whip and whip until smooth. Spoon mixture into pie crust and chill for a few hours, until firm. (You could also spoon into bowls and eat like a mousse for only 3.25 points each)


Thanks to SkinnyTaste for this YUM recipe!


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This weeks Coupons and freebies

Here are this weeks FreeFlys samples, and grocery coupons from CouponNetwork, Redplum, and Cellfire! Enjoy!


Free Samples from FreeFlys

Free 6-Ball Penta TP Pack from TaylorMade®

Free sample of Quaker® OatmealSquares

Free Slurpee at 7- Eleven® on July11

Free sample of LOreal® Youth Code Skincare

Free sample of Ojon® restorative hair treatment


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75¢ off Nature Valley® Granola Bars OR Granola Nut Clusters
50¢ off Bisquick® Baking Mix/Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix
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Save up to $4.50 when you buy Cottonelle® 12-Pk Toilet Paper
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Redplum Coupons

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Cellfire Coupons - available online until 07/11, redemption expiring 07/25


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Granola Thins Save $.50
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Gogurt, Trix, Splitz Save $.75
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Bisquick Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE 28 OZ. OR LARGER Bisquick Baking Mix or Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix.

PB Toaster Strudel Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any flavor/variety Pillsbury Toaster Strudel OR Toaster Scrambles Pastries OR Pillsbury Pancakes.



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