Tres Leches Cake

Who said we can't start with dessert?  The next series of posts are inspired by a going away Fiesta my friends and I threw for another friend who is relocating.  We had a whole menu of Spanish inspired foods, fun crafty decorations, and even Spanish music.  Today we are starting with dessert, Tres Leches Cake.  If you have never tried this toasty dessert, you don't know what you're missing out on!

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COLOR INSPIRATION:Tangerine Tango

This year's Pantone color of the year is Tangerine Tango.  What a fun refreshing color for a wedding anytime of year! 

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Old Fashioned Apple Pie

YUMMY! Warm Old Fashioned Apple Pie and scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream is an irresistible dessert! The best part is, most of the ingredients you most likely already have on hand; flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, approximately 5 apples and a pie crust! Visit this Moms Who Think for this quick and easy dessert.



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Housewarming Gift (Part 1)

About a year ago a friend of mine came to visit and he admired some artwork that I created that was hanging in my living room.  I promised to do the same for him when he bought a house one day.  Fast forward one year later and it is time for me to break out some paints!  I am so happy for him and enjoyed every moment of this project.

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Asian Marinated Pork Chops

Ten Dollar Dinners is becoming one of my favorite shows on the Food Network.  Melissa d'Aarabian makes tasty and economic meals.  Asian Marinated Pork Chops is a simple and easy meal packed with plenty of flavor!  Paired with Jasmine Rice and a simple salad, this meal is simply divine!

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Home Office DIY

Sometimes apartment living doesn't permit for a full blown office, especially when I would rather have room for entertaining.  A few months ago design genius Nate Berkus showed this idea for a gorgeous DIY home office that takes minimal space and is stylish as well.  Maybe I fell in love with this idea so quickly because the inside was painted purple! 

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Soon after, I saw this beauty on Pinterest via Martha Stewart (tutorial).  I'm currently deciding which project I want to embark on.  Which option captures your heart?

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Spicy Pineapple Chicken with Rice and Peas

Today's meal is another delicious one straight from Everyday with Rachael Ray.  On this one I followed the directions exactly and as usual was not disappointed! Spicy Pineapple Chicken with Rice and Peas is sure to be a go to meal and a family favorite in your home.

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Care Package

My sister is graduating from college this week and was experiencing a small case of senioritis during her exams.  I thought it would be a sweet gesture and a bit encouraging to send a care package full of her favorite foods and a few fun things to help keep her focused. 

This gift was easy to make!  I made a list of her favorite foods, took a trip to Target and Dollar Tree.  Picked up a medium sized flat rate box and packed as many goodies as I could inside.

Take a peek below at what was in her surprise!

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Steak Pizzaiola Pasta

This meal was adapted from Rachael Ray's Steak Pizzaiola & Pasta recipe in the March Issue of Rachael Ray Magazine.  Using all the ingredients found in the issue, I simply combined each component over pasta and came up with a tasty and filling pasta dish.  The only thing I would add was another can of tomato sauce (seasoned to taste of course!).  Try the recipe both ways and let me know what you think!

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Date Night ... In a Jar

Before we get into the really good stuff, I just want to take a second to say THANK YOU too all of the loyal readers who follow us.  April 1st was our 1 year Blogiversary and we most definitely would not be here with out you!  Whew, how time flies when you're having fun!

In the spirit of anniversary's, this is just a super cute creative fun and adorable gift idea for an anniversary, that I had to share with you!  Ever heard of a "Date Night in a Jar? "  It is a completely organized but yet spontaneous spontaneous all at the same time.  A brilliant way for you and your honey to switch up date night and keep it interesting!  Check out complete instructions here, but have a looksie at the completed project below!

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