Blueberry Toes

You know it's hot when the thought of soaking your feet in warm water makes you break into a sweat - so, I gave myself a fresh coat. My blueberry muffins inspired me to go bold and bright - anything looks good in blue. Right? :) Love Sally Hansen - Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear.

Ok - don't look so close...maybe it's time to let the professionals do their magic - but this should get me through the week. :)

1st Baking Experience

Low-fat Blueberry Bran Muffins! I survived my 1st baking experience - delicious! :)

I found this recipe but made a few substitutions - almond milk, all whole wheat flour and egg beaters.


Ingredients
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 serving egg beaters
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup blueberries

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• Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or use paper muffin liners. Mix together wheat bran and milk, and let stand for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat in bran mixture. Sift together whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir into bran mixture until just blended. Fold in blueberries. Scoop into muffin cups.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tops spring back when lightly tapped.

Nutritional Information

1 serving - Recipe makes 12
Calories 101
Total Fat 1g
  Saturated Fat 0g 
Sodium 228mg
Potassium 63g
Total Carbohydrate 23g
  Fiber 5g
  Sugars 10g
Protein 3 g


They turned out perfectly moist, gooey and sweet - highly recommend this recipe! Next up, low-fat oatmeal raisin cookies. :)

TGIF :)

Is it real now

When to people become one

I can feel it

When to people become one

Thought I'd never see

The love you found in me...

I Flipping Love - Flipping Out!

Jeff Lewis is as funny as ever in Season 5 of Flipping Out! This is one of the only shows that can make me cry from laughing so hard - all while loving his design inspirations as well. :)

Love the look of this table - structured and classic table with soft, fluffy and classic shaped white chairs. I need it!

Nesting: Wedding Dishes Find a Home

Whew! Unpacking, de-stickering, washing and organizing our new dishes was quite the chore - but I love them! So happy with our decision to go with a reasonable brand and a classic pattern - Mikasa Antique White.

We searched long and hard for a bowl that was big enough to handle the Mr.'s cereal servings but that was also cute enough to meet my expectations. So far, they are the perfect combination of the two. Marriage is about compromise - right?

I love the scalloped edges on the plates - I feel like they add just the right amount of flair for everyday use and can be dressed up for a special dinner as well.

They also look a lot more expensive than they are - very similar to a pattern that Williams-Sonoma is carrying - a lot more $. They could practically be twins! Love that.

I can't wait for Christmas time - I just know I will have to order a few of these pieces. At least a set of salad plates to mix in with the plain white. :)

Nesting: Men vs. Women

It seems men and women can vary greatly in their nesting activities. He was just trying to take good care of my shoes and give them a good fanning post an all evening wear...

...ha! Not quite the same delicate care I would give my adorable Badgley Mischka's, but it's the thought that counts - right? Love him.

Happy 4th

It seems everyone has blogged about their 4th of July plans - but me! It is one of my most favorite holidays. I grew up in Texas - we love any reason to celebrate the red, white and blue!

We plan on doing a lot of the following this weekend.

 No water in the eyes or noes for her!

Cow-a-bunga!

Love my flower girl - wonder how much longer she will let me call her that? Happy weekend!