Happy Memorial Day! + 5 Things to Do on Memorial Day 2016

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! I love patriotic holidays, because they're mostly during the summer, so you get to barbecue and eat ice cream and go swimming- they're the best holidays. I love eating watermelon and having a picnic on the lawn all while remembering the fallen soldiers that fought for us- 'MURICA!

So, what else can you do on memorial day besides that? 

1. Make homemade ice cream! We usually buy the Nestle Drumstick Ice Creams, because they're easy and you can walk around outside with them, but it would be super fun to make your own red, white & blue sweet treat. Here's a recipe for French vanilla bean ice cream, which could easily be turned patriotic with some red and blue candy, sprinkles, gumballs or just a splash of food coloring here and there- or, you could throw in some strawberries + blueberries afterwards!

2. Go swimming! I can see why this wouldn't be an option if you live in a colder climate, but most regions start warming up this time of year, so jump in the pool, the river, etc- or even just run around in the sprinklers. It's nice to cool off, because there's nothing better than sitting in your towel with a hot dog in your hand as you watch the fireworks. 

3. Remember how I mentioned fireworks on the last one? Well, buy some, and set those off! I've always loved the Pop-Its, just don't throw them at someone's feet, or a dog, or another person. Wait until it gets dark, and then go crazy! 

4. Go stargazing. You know those cute little blow-up pools that people use for kids they don't want to drown? Just fill one of those with blankets, and you've got the ultimate stargazing bed. I can't wait to try this- I just hope that it's not too cloudy wherever you live!

5. Make delicious Memorial Day treats besides the red white and blue ice cream! There's tons to choose from- here's a very incomplete list: 

-Hot Off the Grill Cupcakes (as shown in second photo) by Lil Sugar

-Wave the Flag Cupcakes (as shown in photo) by Blueberry Council

-Homemade Mint Lemonade by How Sweet It Is

-Ultimate Red, White + Blue Ice Pops by Poofy Cheeks

-Red, White + Blue Ice Cream Cones by Roxana's Home Baking

Oh my gosh, those hot off the grill cupcakes are so cute and creative! I looooove that. Have a Happy Memorial Day 2016!

xo Savannah

Friday DIY Roundup #66

At the beginning of this week, all of my teachers said it would be a quick and easy week- and though I admit it was rather quick, it certainly was not easy, considering I'm testing in most of my classes (not very fun) but today I'm looking forward to seeing Alice Through the Looking Glass in theatres. First, let's start off the weekend with some DIYs!

1. Felt Cactus DIY (as shown in photo) by A Beautiful Mess

2. Ombre Tissue Paper Photobooth Backdrop by Lovely Indeed

3. Mini Graduation Caps Cupcake Toppers by Oh Happy Day!

4. DIY Popsicle Flavor Boxes by Oh Happy Day!

5. Painted Citrus Slice Keychain by Dream Green DIY

6. DIY Pom Pom Letters by Bespoke Bride

7. Leather Handles on Boxes by Shrimp Salad Circus

I think the universe is on my side.... Heaven and earth have finally aligned. Days are good, and that's the way it should be. Can you guess what song I'm listening to right now?? (haha)

xo Savannah

5 Yummy Cheesecake Recipes

I looooove cheesecake. You know that episode of FRIENDS where Rachel and Chandler literally fight over cheesecake, then eat it off of the floor? That episode makes my mouth water (ew, not the floor part). I just love the creamy richness, with the deliciously crumbly crust and the sweetness, and the way it's cold and fresh on the tongue- like ice cream cake, but more elegant and rich and creamyyyy. 

1. No Bake Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake by Cincy Shopper

2. Coffee Cheesecake (as shown in photo) by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

3. German Chocolate Cheesecake by Life Love and Sugar

4. Cheesecake Cupcakes by Cooking Classy

5. Twix Cheesecake by Hugs and Cookies XOXO

Sorry I didn't include the classic but oh-so-amazing New York Cheesecake, but I thought that thinking out of the box with some creative flavors was a little more fitting for this blog. 

xo Savannah

Top 10 Pinterest Recipes of the Week

Finally, I think  I have the right balance of sweet and savory flavors combined for the perfect Pinterest Recipes post. Usually, it's all cakes and ice cream, with the occasional savory addition. Fortunately, my Pinterest board has been evened out and now we've got a delicious blend of flavors~

1. Cannoli Cream Puffs by Cooking Classy

2. Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan and Sun Dried Tomato Sauce by Closet Cooking

3. Easy Caramel Macchiato Coffee Ice Cream Recipe (as shown in photo) by White on Rice Couple

4. Caprese Garlic Bread by Two Peas and Their Pod

5. Savory Grilled Salmon Kebabs by Let's Dish Recipes

6.  Espresso Chocolate Chip Ice Cream by Table for Two

7. Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Pear Salsa by Carlsbad Cravings

8. Chocolate Coconut Layered Fudge by The Paleo Running Mama

9. Milo Ice Cream Cake by The Sugar Hit

10. Spicy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Shrimp by Cafe Delites

Are sun dried tomatoes just regular tomatoes on the sun, and on the sun, regular tomatoes are earth-juicy tomatoes? Wait.... I don't think they even have tomatoes on the sun.... Never mind. 

xo Savannah

6 DIYs to Have The Ultimate Tumblr Room

Sometime last year, Tumblr became an adjective- meaning trendy and hipster and cute, or something like that, in addition to the social media blogging site it already is. I spend so much time on Tumblr looking at beautiful destinations, outfits, and usually cute rooms- so I found some awesome Tumblr-inspired decor~

1. Watercolor Stenciled Word Art by Wow DIY

2. Tumblr-Inspired Faux Agate Casters by HelloMaphie

3. Wood Calendar (as shown in photo) by Artifact Uprising

4. DIY Succulent Terrariums in Jars by Brittany and Dylan

5. Geometric Succulent Pots by The Classy It Girl

6. Wooden Twig Seahorse by Small for Big

If this isn't enough for you, then simply go on YouTube and search up DIY Tumblr room decor and there will be an explosion of Tumblr across your screen, guaranteed. 

xo Savannah

7 DIYs to Add Greenery to Your Home

Usually in the wintertime when it's always cold and wet an rain, you don't have a whole lot of houseplants to decorate your home- just tons of cozy blankets, candles + a fireplace! But now that summer is just around the corner, it's time to get your green thumb on- with some DIYs~

1. DIY Felt Faux Succulents by Buzzfeed

2. Indoor Mason Jar Herb Garden by Pioneer Settler

3. DIY Colorful Cactus Garden Idea by DIY Gardening Today (as shown in above photo)

4. Floating Houseplant Shelf by PLACE OF MY TASTE

5. Succulent Teacup Garden by OMGHow

6. DIY Mid Century Planters by Sugar & Cloth

7. Wooden Plant Stands by Hey There, Home

You know what else is really going viral on Pinterest right now? Houseplant treehouses. They're the cutest tiny treehouses that sit right in your houseplant's pot, and I love them. 

xo Savannah

7 Reese's Recipes for National I Love Reese's Day

It's National I Love Reese's Day!!! (and HUMP DAY) I'm so glad that this is an actual day, because if not, then sitting around munching on Reese's mini cups all day would just be socially unacceptable. But let's all be honest- those things taste soooo much better when they're either in egg form or tree form; although why not branch out to the other forms? 

1. Reese's Cheesecake Brownies by The Recipe Critic

2. Peanut Butter Pie by Mandy's Recipe Box

3. Reese's Peanut Butter Cupcakes (as shown in photo) by Your Cup of Cake


4. Reese's Pieces + Peanut Butter Bars by Inside BruCrew Life

5. Reese's Peanut Butter Cupcakes by Passion for Savings

6. Reese's Fudge by Dinners, Dishes + Dessert

7. Reese's Marshmallow Brownie Bars by Mom on Timeout

These all look so peanut buttery and rich and delicious- have an awesome I Love Reese's Day!

xo Savannah

8 Inspirational iPhone Wallapapers

A wallpaper can mean everything on a phone (or computer, if you're talking about a desktop wallpaper) because it's the first thing you see when you wake up (sometimes). The average person unlocks their phone about 110 times per day, according to Apple- which is A LOT, when you think about it, so you'd better make it count and have a cute, inspirational wallpaper waiting for you. 

Inspired yet? 

Friday DIY Roundup #64

Yet another week that passed by really fast- which is good, because now there are only a mere 35 days until I'm released into the wild to be free. The last week of the school year is always soooo much fun for me, because it's filled with field days, water fights, ice cream parties, and graduations- not to mention the warm weather, which means it's almost time to go swimming... But for now, there's a month left. A loooooong month. 

1. Large Constellation Quilt by Haptic Lab


2. DIY Rope Baskets by Elle Frost

3. Quick and Easy Citrus Candles (as shown in photo) by Birds Party

4. Herb Planter Cutting Board by The Merry Thought

5. DIY Cement Hexagon Magnets by Lovely Indeed

6. How to Make a Modern Beaded Wood Trivet by Apartment Therapy

7. Flip Clock Style Desk Calendar by Francois et Moi

WHO RUN THE WORLD? DIYS! (jk it's girls, but I had to do that because that song is literally playing right now)

xo Savannah

Saturday Plans?

Remember Nail Art Saturdays, and how I actually used to post on weekends? Well I'm bringing back the fun! I just posted (before this) a Pins I'm Loving, and I loved it so much that I decided that starting on Saturday, June 18 I'm going to start posting those every Saturday throughout the summer!!! I always have so much extra time in the summer that I thought it would be a great idea to post a few throughout the beautiful months of June, July + August (and maybe a lil bit in September?). 

Pins I'm Loving #1

I've been seeing these things all over the place on Pinterest lately, and since I like to follow blogging trends I thought it would be a good idea to post one for myself. You can follow me on Pinterest here, and it would be amazing if you loved my boards. This is just a mere sample of what you'd be seeing if you followed me~

Tumblr Vibes 




Beauty



 


Dwell



Travel





Yay, I am so excited to do another one of these in the future- this was so fun, and you can follow me on Pinterest here to get more of this Pinning-action because let's all be honest; I have good taste in Pins. 

xo Savannah

Top 10 Pinterest Recipes of the Week

HAPPY HUMP DAY! It's official, only 41 more days until I get to stop suffering (until school starts again). I'm looking forward to more sunrises, more sunsets, warmer days and shorter nights- not to mention countless pool days, birthdays, and let's-not-do-anything days. I just need to food to accompany me...

1. Blueberry Muffin Cookies (as shown in photo) by A Beautiful Mess

2. Garlic Cheesy Bread by Chew Town

3. Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Ice Cream Sandwiches by Sweet Little Details

4. Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream Cake by Not Without Salt

5. Glazed Blueberry Cake by Papa Steves

6. All the Herbs Popovers by A Beautiful Mess

7. Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream with Salty Honey Caramel Swirl by The Bojon Gourmet

8. Toasted Marshmallow Coconut Milk Ice Cream by How Sweet It Is

9. Cheesy Thumbprint Cookies with Tomato Bourbon Jam by The Flavor Bender

10. The Best Crepe by Chef in Training

Does anyone else find it ironic that a blog called "Chef in Training" claims that they have the best crepe? 

xo Savannah

DIY Desk Decor

Summer is quickly approaching, and it'll be here before you know it. Did you know that the summertime is when bloggers start lagging and get lazy in general when it comes to writing every day? One major factor that could contribute to productivity is a cute and organized desk... And DIYs are the best way to accomplish that!

-DIY Desk Calendar by Home Made by Carmona

-Desk Organizer (as shown in photo) by Sugar & Cloth

-Floral Mouse Pad for Spring by The Crafted Life

-Desk Organization Command Center by Tatertots and Jello

-DIY Iron Mesh Mood Board by My Paradissi

-Modern Hanging Desk Organizers by decor8

-Free Encouraging Quote Printables by AKA Design

-DIY Gold Pattern Desk Organizers by Homey Oh My!

You will literally have so much fun decorating your desk area and finally organizing it- right now mine is littered with notebooks, colored pencils, papers, etc. It'll be nice to finally get to put that mess into an organized pile~

xo Savannah

5 Detox Salad Ideas

Ever since spring and warm weather got here, I've been seeing less cookie recipes and more detox salad ideas on Pinterest. Though I'd rather have cookies, the detox salads looked rather good, so here are the ones that looked the most delicious to me. 

1. Master Cleanse Salad (as shown in photo) by Detox DIY

2. Chopped Green Goddess Salad by Pinch of Yum

3. Quinoa Avocado and Apple Salad by The Iron You

4. Shrimp and Avocado Detox Taco Salad by Iowa Girl Eats

5. Inner Goddess Detox Salad by Iowa Girl Eats

MMmmm, it's times like this that make me wish I could actually pull food through my computer screen... 

xo Savannah

Friday DIY Roundup #63

I love that summer is almost here, and it's the kind of weather where it's pouring down rain one minute, and then seventy degrees the next, which makes for the perfect time for bike riding. I love how lush and green the trees are, and how the sun rises so early in the morning- so why am I spending this time writing a blog post?

1. DIY Modern Pom Pom Pillow by Almost Makes Perfect

2. Make Your Own Tie Dye Soap by A Beautiful Mess

3. Kindle or Tablet Cover (as shown in photo) by Sugar and Cloth

4. DIY Leather Piggy Bank by Lovely Indeed

5. Sea Salt Spray & Printable Labels by Almost Makes Perfect

6. DIY Photo Notepads by A Beautiful Mess

7. Floral and Wire Words by Lovely Indeed

Now it's time to go sit outside and appreciate warm mornings and lush green days because that's what you do in the spring time :)

xo Savannah

5 Subscription Boxes You Should Totally Be Getting

Two years ago, Grav3yardgirl uploaded an unboxing video I've re-watched at least 20 times just because I want that subscription box so bad- and I thought, maybe other people would want it too, if they knew it existed. So, why not share a few other subscription boxes, too? I haven't gotten these for myself perse, but they look AWESOME~


1. MunchPak

This is the one that she unboxed that I want super super bad! It's basically a box of delicious snacks from all around the world that you may or may not have tried, so if you're in America you could try snacks from Indonesia that you've never even heard of before, or if you're in Indonesia it would be the other way around- did I mention they ship internationally???

2. The Cravory

Here's another subscription box all about food, but this one focuses mainly on cookies- how would you like two dozen delicious, unique cookies delivered to your door every once in a while? They also have flavors of the month, like pancakes and bacon cookies, or pineapple upside down cake, etc. 

3. Julep Maven


There are dozens of beauty-related boxes out there (*cough cough Birchbox*), but I wanted to find one that probably wasn't as mainstream/known about but that also had quality products for a good price, and I came across Julep Maven! Julep is a cosmetics company that focuses on less chemical-y naipolishes :)

4. Popsugar Must Have Box

This one goes beyond the classic beauty box, and it's contents can range from fashion to beauty to fitness, and from home to food- they have everything a girl could possibly want! It's like having your birthday, but just once a month, and you get to open presents alone instead of in front of people. 

5. Graze

Yep, another food box- but don't worry, this is the last one. This box mainly delivers healthy snacks that can range from nuts to dried fruits to some chips and salsa, and if you don't like something then they won't send it to you again, so you're always satisfied with your yummy box. This one is different, though- a fraction of the profits are given to the Graze School of Farming in Uganda, which teaches students how to grow their own food!

I hope you like all of these, and are now subscribed to at least one of them (if not all of them, are you kidding these are great!), because subscription boxes are like getting gifts every month for a small price. Enjoy!

xo Savannah

6 Delicious S'Mores-Themed Recipes to Toast Your Marshmallow Heart

When you think of s'mores, what do you think of? Summer nights? Campfires? Chocolaty smiles? I know that there's two whole months to go before we can start summer, but we sure can start thinking about it- and since s'mores are the ultimate summer treat besides watermelon and hot dogs, what better way to spread the vibe? 

1. S'Mores Snack Mix by Like Mother Like Daughter

2. S'Mores In A Bag by A Girl and a Glue Gun


3. S'Mores Krispie Treats (as shown in photo) by Renee's Kitchen Adventures

4. S'Mores Bark by Wine & Glue

5. S'Mores Bites by The First Year

6. Deep Fried S'Mores by SugarHero ('MURICA!)

I had to add that last part, because if anything is deep fried that probably shouldn't be deep fried unless you're looking for a heart attack must be from America. 

xo Savannah