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Happy Thursday!

Color Pallets

I am loooving the color pallets on Photo Card Boutique's blog. Seriously, for any color loving girl, these are candy for the eyes:

Check out more here: Photo Card Boutique

Delightful Phrases: Dreams you never knew

found via pinterest here: Pretty Zoo

Another Summer Work Look

Another Summer work outfit by simplysuzanna featuring knit tops

The new dirty dozen

Organic produce isn't always easy on a budget, and I try to remember the things that contain the most pesticides. The Environmental Working Group publishes a list of the 'dirtiest' fruits and vegetables in terms of pesticide residue. Apples are number one. They are sprayed and sprayed to become shiny, big and pest free- but the skin absorbs those chemicals. I love to eat apples, but I hate to think about all of the chemicals I eat when they aren't organic. Here is the complete list:

Dirty Dozen

Buy these organic

 

1

Apples

2

Celery

3

Strawberries

4

Peaches

5

Spinach

6

Nectarines
– imported

7

Grapes – imported

8

Sweet bell peppers

9

Potatoes

10

Blueberries
– domestic

11

Lettuce

12

Kale/collard greens

 

While I try to buy these organic, there are other fruits and vegetables that don't contain a lot of pesticides. Whether it's because their skin isn't eaten, they don't need as much pesticide treatment, or because they don't absorb the chemicals, the things on this list are good to buy on a budget!

Clean 15

Lowest in Pesticide

 

1

Onions

2

Sweet Corn

3

Pineapples

4

Avocado

5

Asparagus

6

Sweet peas

7

Mangoes

8

Eggplant

9

Cantaloupe
- domestic

10

Kiwi

11

Cabbage

12

Watermelon

13

Sweet potatoes

14

Grapefruit

15

Mushrooms

Giggle Worthy Cuteness: Garden Party Hat

Iced Coffee How to from: "Pie Birds, Buttons and Muddy Puddles"

I'm a huge fan of Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee. It's smooth and has just the right coffee taste. I took my guy there while we were in FL to taste the wonders of a huge cup of it in the middle of the afternoon. They know how to make it. (shhh, don't tell but as far as iced coffee goes, I like it way better than Starbies...)

This how to comes from Pie Birds, Buttons and Muddy Puddles

 Start with whole bean coffee and a glass jar.

 Coarsely grind the beans...

 Pour water over the ground beans in the jar and store for 12 hours or overnight in the fridge.

 Strain using a colander and a coffee filter.

 Then pour over ice and add cream, sugar, splenda, flavorings, or whatever you like. (Caramel or Hershey's syrup, anyone?)

All pictures are from Pie Birds, Buttons and Muddy Puddles take a look for more detailed instructions and other fun recipes. Thanks Andrea!!

Elephant Spout

From Anya's Green Baby Etsy Shop

Quick Weekend Packing

I showed you last week what I would take on a week long vacation, but I was thinking about what I might take for a quick weekend trip.

Quick Weekend Trip by simplysuzanna featuring a cropped blazer

If I was packing for a quick weekend trip AND I had all of these clothes, this is what I'd take:

• three pairs of shoes
• khakis
• two tops
• jacket
• scarf
• purse
• small wrist-let
• 3 tanks for layering and wearing alone
• 2 tops
• minimal jewelry

For only a couple of days I probably wouldn't wear all of this, but a girls got to have options, right?  All of these things would fit just perfectly in a small carry-on suitcase with my pjs, a sweatshirt, and other necessities.

This set is inspired by this jacket from Anthropologie. Isn't it adorable? I couldn't wait to start styling it.  Now if only I could afford it! lol, it's still fun to dream.