Fab Friday Faves 8.30.19

Hello and happy Friday all!  Happy birthday to my lovely Mother-in-law today!  It's a bit of a scary Friday, for pretty much all of Florida right now, as we have a hurricane coming, and not much of an exact idea where.  Hoping it weakens and ends up being not as bad as they are saying.  We are on the opposite coast from landfall but it's looking like it could be still a cat 1 when it gets here.  Lets hope not.  Regardless, we will be taking everything out of the backyard tomorrow so nothing gets destroyed and we don't lose any windows.
other than that, not much is new from the last couple weeks.  We currently have 4 foster bunnies, as Thomas and Oreo are now back.  they house seems to be getting smaller but it is nice to have them all here.  Smudge is thrilled too haha.
Everyone have a safe weekend in Florida and a great weekend everywhere else!

On Saturday Josh and I went to Busch Gardens for Bierfest.  We wandered around some areas that we hadn't been before and found some new animals and fun stuff.  Josh went on the Montu ride, I did not! It was a good time but insanely hot, we only lasted a few hours. 

Josh stopped to get some cupcakes from my favorite place, Small Cakes in Oldsmar.  I have been wanting to try the Dunkaroos one for a long time and it was delicious, but they all were! 

Nail day was a couple days ago!  I'm slowly transitioning to some fall colors, even though it willl be months before it is fall here. 

A couple weeks ago, we went to the Mid Florida Credit Union Amphitheater for Heart, Joan Jett and Elle King. It was such a great show and the venue is awesome.  Elle King was way better than expected and Heart can still rock! 

I found a Spoonbill out at Honeymoon the other day.  It was my first that I have seen out there.  I love these birds!

Today I'm linking up with:

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

Fab Friday Faves 8.16.19

Hello everyone and happy rainy Friday from Florida.  It has actually been raining since monday, we are at 7 inches as of a few minutes ago.  I have cabin fever, but the temperatures have been cooler so I can't complain too much! We are in the heart of rainy season so I may as well get used to it, as long as those pesky hurricanes stay away. I just realized that I didn't blog last week, I had every intention of doing so, not sure what happened, but I really didn't have much to write about anyway.
I also realized that I haven't written anything since I said that Juju and Pat were headed to their forever home.  After a long road trip for them (and us too), and even dropping them off, we were told that the new owner was unable to take them.  So, they are back here now, which I am very happy with, but I felt bad because they were so terrified after their 3 hours in a vehicle.
We had a new alarm system installed this week, that was probably most of my excitement. It includes a camera for our driveway and front door.  I'm not sure why I have been getting amusement out of going back and watching people go by our house.
We are also sad this week, we lost another member of the family from Maine.  We will miss you Bud.

As most of your probably saw on Facebook or Instagram, we went to Orlando to visit Chad and Chrissy and the kids last weekend.  We went to Disney Springs and wandered around there, ate some good food and took in the sights.  Its a really nice place, free and beautiful for a walk on a hot day because there are lots of stores to duck into at anytime.  On Sunday we went to downtown Orlando, to Lake Eola and walked around the lake in the scorching heat.  But it was really nice with a great little farmer's market. 

One of my favorite Saskatchewan Jewelry creators Transformed Jewelry had a sale on her Prairie Lily (saskatchewan's provincial flower) jewelry on Saskatchewan Day so I finally pulled the trigger and bought one of her necklaces.  All of her work is made from broken pottery and dishes and this necklace is beautiful.  Checkout her Etsy shop, there are a lot more pieces that I would love! 

We had this beauty Red Shouldered Hawk visiting us in the backyard yesterday.  I hope she was hunting rats but she was just  mostly keeping an eye on us. 

I got these shoes on clearance at Target last week for $7, down from $30.  I have wanted a pair like this for ages so I couldn't resist. 

I went to the mall yesterday, to check out the last days of Charming Charlie and to walk around, since it has been pouring here all week.  I stumbled upon a candy store and had to get some of my favorite childhood candy.   The Bottle Caps are still the same but the Candy Smokes are not nearly as good!

The final episode of one of my favorite shows, Elementary, aired this week.  I have watched this from the start and am very sad to say goodbye.  I actually am 3 episodes behind because I am trying to make it last a little bit longer. I would love if Netflix or Prime picked it up but after 7 seasons I doubt that will happen.

Today I'm linking up with:

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

Fab Friday Faves 8.2.19

Hello and happy Friday everyone!

First I would like to send my love and prayers back to Maine, to Josh's family for the loss of a very special man and uncle, tragically, on Wednesday.

It has been a long couple weeks since I last posted, and honestly I haven't been feeling great and haven't been up to much as you'll be able to tell from my five. Smudge, the bunnies and I have been hanging out inside for the most part, it has been either hot or storming here, as per Florida summer. Speaking of the bunnies, we found out yesterday that Pat and Juju have found their forever home and will be headed there sometime this weekend.  I am sad to see them go because  they are really starting to open up to me and are so sweet, but I am happy that they have found a home that can continue to give them the love and attention that they need.  Look at these adorable faces!

We had our solar panels installed this week which is cool, I felt so bad for the guys doing it, up on our roof on the hottest day for like, 11 hours.

We don't have much for plans this weekend, there is some yard work that really needs to be done, but I do hope we can get out for a bit, I'm feeling pretty cooped up!

Everyone have a great weekend, and Canada, have a great long weekend (and Saskatchewan Day) I'm jealous!

This week I had nail day. I actually made it a month with out my last set getting chipped or really rough looking with the dip, so I got it again.  They are so pretty and a lot more ombre than they look in the picture.

I love trying new flavors of waters, and La Croix just came out with Hi-Biscus.  It is delicious and a nice change.

Josh and I went to the Got Lobstah? Food truck at two Lions Winery in Palm Harbor on the weekend.  It has been so long since I had a warm butter lobster roll (I prefer them over the mayo style) and it was soooo good.  Apparently everyone else in Palm Harbor (made up of mostly people from the north) thought so too, because they sold out in a couple hours.

My new doormat from Zulily came this week.  How cute is it?

I got a couple packs of these samples of True Lemon at an event we went to this weekend and I am in love.  I have never tried them before and I especially love the packs that are a slice of lemon, grapefruit or lime.  They taste exactly like a wedge in your drink without that fake sugar taste of a lot of a lot of the water enhancers out there.


Today I'm linking up with:

/ Simply Sweet Home / Style Elixir / 

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

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 /

Fab Friday Faves 6.28.19

Happy Friday Everyone! And a Happy Canada Day to all my friends and family back home, and also Happy 4th of July to everyone else since I guess it will not quite be next Friday when it rolls around. It has been a good week, flew by as usual. It's still hot as heck here, too hot to do much outside, thats for sure.  Since I didn't do a post last Friday, I have included a few extras. Everyone enjoy your weekends and stay safe and cool!

These are our new foster bunnies, Juju and Pat. The arrived Sunday night and are very, very shy and skittish.  In the last 5 days the have definitely started to open up, enjoy treats and realize that the loooove head rubs.  They will need lots of love and attention but I know we can get them ready to be great pet bunnies.

Miz Moos were on Zulily a few weeks ago, and when I see my favorite brand of shoes on half price, I have to get some.  As usual, they are super comfy and cute.  I also realized I hadn't bought a pair of shoes of any sort in a year. Scary.

I won this great giveaway from some amazing local artisans and am so grateful, I love everything.  If you are interested in seeing who this awesome stuff is from, check out my Instagram. 

I forgot to pause my FabFitFun subscription after my last one (I usually only get one a year) but I am glad I got this one!  I got this awesome felt board, super cute kimono, star necklace, and the awesome masks and other products seen here.  I love this box!

 The other day at the beach I found a spoonbill feather in the sand.  I love these birds and I have never found a feather before so it will be put to good use.

My crepe Myrtle tree has apparently loved all the rain and intense heat.  I have never seen one with such huge beautiful blooms.

I finished another puzzle this week.  It's a 1000 piece and took me just over a week so I was pretty proud of myself!

Today I'm linking up with:

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