Fab Friday Fave 7.19.19

Hello and happy Friday everyone!  It's late so this will be quick. Its only been 5 day since I did my last FIVE because I procrastinated last week, and I didn't want to continue being off track.  It has been a pretty quiet week, Josh is still in Maine, so it is me and Smudge and the bunnies just hanging out, doing some crafts and projects and little things around the house. He gets back on Monday, so maybe a little more excitement next time.  I'd like to send out my love to everyone that has been affected by the crazy severe weather back home in Saskatchewan in the last week <3 Everyone have a fun and safe weekend.

Some beach pictures from after the full moon the other morning.  The shelling was better than it has been in quite a while too, so I had a lovely walk and found some lovely shells. 

I got a couple flower arrangements this week.  One from my grandma Jean (the roses) and the tropical  one from Josh.  I'm too spoiled but it's been a while since I got flowers so I was loving it! 

This mural was at the mall the other day when I went to check out the Charming Charlie closing sale. I've really been trying to give off and receive good vibes only lately.  I'm over drama, and people that dull my shine and try to diminish the things I do and the things I am happy about that are going on in my life.  I have great friends and family and I don't need the ones that can't life me up or can't put any effort into our relationship! 

Josh bought me this puzzle before he left (I love stamps and have most of these)  and he thought that it would keep me occupied until he got home. It took me about 5 hours.  I have to say it was really fun to do an ONLY 500 piece puzzle! 

My Portulaca (yes like the weed that I also have growing wild in my yard) has been blooming so beautifully for a few weeks now.  Who knew this could be so pretty! 

I don't think these need any further description. YUM.

Today I'm linking up with:

/ A Little Bit of Everything / Simply Sweet Home  / Style Elixir / Bright On A Budget / 

*recipe* Key Lime Pie Popsicles

There's no secret that I love Key Lime everything.  My first real Key Lime treat was Frozen chocolate  covered key lime pie on a stick in Key West after our wedding.  Since then, I pretty much get it everywhere I can (There is a lot of Key Lime stuff all over Florida). When I saw this recipe on Facebook (thanks Miranda!) I had to make them.  They are delicious!  Mine obviously aren't as pretty as the pictures floating around but I can guarantee they taste just as good.  Also, secret tip, the mix before it is frozen is just as good as the popsicles, it's lucky I even filled up the molds.

Ingredients

• 1 (3.4oz) package instant vanilla pudding
• 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2/3 cup fresh key lime juice
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 1/2 cup graham crackers, crushed (about 2 sheets)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, condensed milk, lime juice, milk and lime zest. Whisk until smooth then transfer to popsicle molds. 

Top each popsicle with 1 tbsp graham cracker crumbs (I used less because I don't actually love graham crackers). Insert popsicle stick into each popsicle and freeze 6 hours or until frozen.

Before serving, run under warm water to loosen the popsicles. 

Thanks to Delish.com for the recipe! 

Fab Friday Faves 6.12.19

Alright, so I am aware it's not Friday, but I have not been feeling well the last few days (migraine) and couldn't even think about being on the computer, let alone doing a blog.  So I feel a bit better this morning and decided, hey, better late than never right?   It has been a good week, besides the migraine for 3ish days. Pretty quiet, but hey, it's Florida, it's always awesome.  On the weekend we had some friends over for a cookout and pool day, which was awesome and filled with yummy food and lots of fun.  Josh left yesterday for a few days to Maine.  I would have loved to have went but I just haven't been feeling the greatest, not to mention the three pets here to look after. I expect this week to be quiet. I have a few activities planned, lunch with a friend, some yoga, a crafting session at our local Aerie Lane, maybe even a facial and probably at least one walk on the beach and shelling.  Everyone enjoy your week and see you soon! 

 I'm not sure if I have even mentioned my Etsy shop on my blog before, for no other reason than I just forgot.  I plan on hitting 40 sales in the next couple days, so it is about time.  I started it at the beginning of March, and have done better than I could have imagined.  Right now it is just shells, which I have learned lots of people love, use for their own crafts etc, but I would love to get some of my own crafts up here in the next few months. my store is at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TanSellsShells but you can also just search for TanSellsShells. Check it out, if for nothing else than to get my stats up haha.

A couple weeks ago, we finally got around to hanging our lights over the pool.  They look so good and really add even more of a outdoor paradise vibe to the backyard.

I decided to try out dip nails the other day, they turned out cute and a week and a half later I have no chips and they are still shiny.  Love them.

Since it's Florida and a million degrees in the summer, even if I get up at 6am to go for a walk or jog, it's just too hot.  So I finally convinced Josh to get us a "new to us" treadmill. It has been a godsend. I have it set up with my iPad and a fan (anyone that knows me knows I sweat more than any person in the planet) I'm' enjoying it so much. 

We went for breakfast to one of my favorite places a couple weeks ago, Grain and Berry.  It's just down there street (they have several locations now though) and is so delicious.  They have smoothies, Avocado toast, yogurt bowls and bowls like this Spirulina one with pineapple, granola, mango, and coconut.  So delicious. 

I'm not sure how many people actually get the POP network, but it is home to some of my favorite TV shows.  This week,  "Florida Girls" finally premiered after months of waiting.  It is set here in Clearwater, in a trailer park.  It is basically 4 girls that live together in a trailer, and are the epitome of what a lot of people think of when they think of Florida.  I've never actually seen an area like this in Clearwater, but I am sure they exist.  It is hilarious and basically chronicles their life and mishaps and for one of them, her journey to try to become more than the stereotype.  Honestly it is hilarious and even though it is actually filmed in Savannah, there are a ton of local shots which is always neat. 

Today I'm linking up with:

/ Simply Sweet home / Style Elixir /

/  Bright On A Budget / A Little bit of Everything /