Anyone who knows me knows I can go through a good share of wine bottles each month.  While I do recycle my bottles, I often wonder how much of my recyclables are actually recycled properly.  With so much talk on climate change lately I feel I need to do a lot more on my part.  So being a huge DIYer I tried to come up with a few upcycling ideas for glass bottles that are both stylish and environmentally friendly.

I have been taking in all I can during these last few weeks of summer with mini day trips to the beach, exploring the city and just enjoying the quietness of starting home in the AC.  I can’t complain, this summer has been one of the best summers I’ve had in a long time. 

I’ve been seeing recipes for overnight oats a lot lately and have been wondering how they would taste.  It seems like the perfect breakfast for busy mornings. Do all the prep at night and grab and go in the morning.

I gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised. It does take a bit of preparation but it was so hearty and tasty.  It will get you through till lunch. I hope you give it a try.

Are you throwing an epic Halloween party this year?  I love Halloween parties, but I don’t like throwing them.  I like to go over the top and want things to be absolutely perfect when I throw a party.  With Halloween there are so many awesome details I could think of doing like setting up the bathroom as a murder scene or serving hot dogs that resemble fingers or having your whole place lined with cob webs and creepy crawlers…  it gives me an anxiety attack just thinking about it.  I do admire those who throw an epic Halloween party.  

I know summer is officially over and you probably have all your outdoor activities out of your system, but I feel like the beginning of every season bring a new list of outdoor activities to check off.  Whether it be pumpkin picking or long walks through the woods, there is always time to plop down, have a picnic and experience the changing of the leaves.  

Smoothies are a great way to start the day.  These smoothies are so healthy, loaded with superfoods and are great to sip whenever you need a healthy pick me up. 

I’ve been making a variety of smoothies lately and I’ve found it is a great way in incorporate healthy super foods that may be hard to incorporate in your diet.  For example, apple cider vinegar has so many health benefits and I’ve read you should have 1 tablespoon or more a day, but I have a hard time drinking it by itself so adding it to my smoothies is perfect for my routine.  These smoothies are loaded with super foods in 3 different forms.  You can really add whatever you like and have fun with it.  

Tie Dye is a trend that seems to always come and go and come back again.  This summer I noticed it popping up again not only in fashion but in interior design.  I thought by adding some tie dye pillows and maybe some tapestries would give my back patio a cute boho vibe, so I did a little research into how to get these designs.