Hello All!

Hi!  It's been a while since I last posted. I've been sick. I should probably write about that in the near future. BUT today, I want to share this really pretty necklace and earrings set.

I bought the set on Amazon and you can check it out www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LW40723 or here.

The set is a pair of beautiful gold leaf earrings and a matching leaf pendant necklace.  The jewelry is actually made from the "skeleton" of leaves and then rendered in gold.  The jewelry goes with everything and actually comes in several finishes and leaf styles.

Aren't they lovely?  And they are very affordable.  I'm thinking of buying a couple of sets to keep around for gifts.  They would also make a beautiful Valentine's Day gift.  Check them out here.

Thanks for dropping by,

Natosha


(I received the set at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion.  I never promote any product I am not willing to use personally.  All opinions are mine.)

20 Things - Valentine's Goodies For The Whole Family

It's that time of year again.  That time when parents are asked to send items for Valentine's Day Party's and/or your child needs 25 Valentine's Cards for classmates, you need a cute snack and you want to surprise your SO with a little something.  Here are 20 fun and easy ideas.

My son's teacher asked all the parents to send a bag of candy, novelties or individually-wrapped food items for their party.  These look like fun items to send.

1.  Applesauce cups:  Over on Craftaholics Anonymous, Linda shares these adorable labels to add to applesauce cups.  Cute AND healthy.

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2.  Matchbox cars:  Hello, Wonderful designed these cute car valentines with a free printable.

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3.  Pencils:  Over on The Homes I Have Made you will find everything you need to make our own.

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4.  Animals:  home is what you make it has such a cute idea to attach toy animals to business cards.

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5.  Crazy straws:  Who doesn't love crazy straws?  Ginger Snap Crafts has the cute printable.

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Do you want to make fun, festive and tasty treats for Valentine's Day?  Try out these.

6.  Valentine's S'mores Snack Mix:  Kimberly at A Night Owl always delivers on awesome ideas.

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7.  Mini Heart Pizzas:  Alli at Cupcake Diaries has the most wonderful recipes.  These mini pizzas are perfect for Valentine's night.

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8.  Heart quesadillas:  These are super cute and full of cheesy goodness. Smart School House is behind this goodness.

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9.  French toast churro bites:  Sign me up!  Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts has a winner here.

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10.  Cupid floats:  Moms Need to Know came up with a simple, but scrumptious strawberry float.

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Perhaps you are looking for crafts for the kiddos.  These look like fun.

11.  Washi tape heart suncatcher:  This craft from Kids Craft Room is quick, easy and pretty.

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12.  Love catchers:  These are so original and a fun spin on dream catchers. Meri Cherry is on to something.

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13.  Heart rocks:  No Time For Flash Cards made these cute painted rocks.  You could leave them around your neighborhood.

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14.  Love paintings:  Simple and eye-catching way to have your kids create art.  Brought to you by Inner Child Fun.

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15.  Stamping hearts:    Happy Hooligans used toilet paper rolls to make this cute stamping art.

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Now some Valentine's fun for the adults.

16.  Strawberry mimosas:  Baking Beauty invented this lovely concoction.

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17.  Movie night!  Such an awesome set up created by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen.

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18.  Treat box:  by Unknown.  If you know who created this, please let me know.

Unkown

19.  Heart-shaped bacon:  Oh my goodness, just give me a pile of these and I'll be good.  The DIY Lighthouse will show you how.

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20.  Etsy gifts under $30:  This list has tons of lovely items for anyone on your Valentine list.  (Sorry about the bad pic.)

I hope you find the perfect Valentine for your sweetheart and kiddo!  Happy Valentine's Day!💗

Thanks for stopping by!

Natosha

What We Ate - January 2017

I have been so unmotivated this past month.  As always I started off excited to eat and cook healthier meals.  I made meal plans, grocery lists, etc.  I fell down on the job.  However!  I somehow lost 9 pounds.  Woo hoo!

So, there's not much to share.  The recipes for the meals are included.

Chicken Thighs and Rice with Black Beans and Cilantro

 This was SO good.  We love cilantro and the chicken thighs were moist and flavorful.  The rice was to die for.  I will be making this again.

Peanut Butter Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

 Fried Egg, Cheddar, Olives and Venison Steak

Vegetable Soup with Ground Beef

 This soup doesn't really have a recipe.  I just use whatever's on hand in the pantry or leftovers from the fridge.  I use leftover pasta meat sauce as a base.  I add chicken stock, veggies, a sauteed onion and whatever spices I'm in the mood for.  It is SO good and no one would ever know you started with last night's spaghetti sauce.

Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry

This was so simple and was under 300 calories, not including the rice.  It had a kick due to the red pepper flakes and the asparagus was crisp tender, mmm mmm good!

Chicken and Dumplings

Not a great picture, but oh so good.  I always cut my dumplings too big and they puff up huge, lol. They always cook down though.

Did you cook much in January?  What were your favorite meals?  Share in the comments.  I'm always looking for new recipes.

Thanks for stopping by,

Natosha