Homemade Banana "Ice cream"

I have started a gluten free diet, actually a couple of weeks ago. It has been a challenge. If there is one thing in this world that I love it's bread and pasta. All kinds of breads, bagels, cinnamon rolls, yeast rolls, garlic bread, french baguettes, and pasta's, oh do I love pasta. But I have had stomach issues for a long time, and am already on a restricted diet for this and other medical reasons, so I decided that I should give eating gluten free, to the best of my ability, a try. It can't hurt right.

So, I was thrilled when I saw this recipe via Two Ellie Blog.











I was skeptical but it totally surprised me and was delicious, cold, and creamy. I didn't even feel like I had given something up.

Now today I am baking Gluten Free brownies. I hope that they are just as good.

I am not the type of person to eat so whole and naturally. Don't get me wrong, I make good choices, buy good foods, some are organic, but I am not above eating at McDonalds occasionally, I think it's a good balance, for me anyhow, so this going gluten free has had it's challenges. I have been basically eliminated most all processed foods, and guess what, I feel better. ARGH!!! I guess it is a good thing.

Try this recipe for Ice Cream even if you aren't gluten free and I will keep you posted on the brownies.

Have a great day.

Leslie

What I Wore Wednesday

Hi. It's Wednesday and that means it's time for What I Wore Wednesday. I am linking up with Lindsay at The Pleated Poppy and several other bloggers to showcase what we are wearing, holding ourselves accountable for getting dressed each day.

Here are my looks aside from a few days of patriotic blues that aren't pictured. I didn't think over the weekend to take pictures just for WIWW though there is one look in my last post.



Top, skirt - Old Navy
Cardigan - Target $4.98



Color Blocking

Sweater- Anthropologie $29.99
Jeans - Loft
Sandals - Old Navy



Tee - Target
same Cardigan as above - Target
Jeans - Thrifted



Tunic top - TJ Maxx
Jeans - Loft
Belt - Kohl's
Sandals - Target



love these sandals

Lot's of colors going on. I like the blu-ish and green color in these pics. I even have a bag from Anthropologie that's several years old with the same colors. It's funny how you gravitate towards the same things and both of the sweaters are new. Great colors for summer.

Leslie

Scenes from the Weekend

I had a fantastic Fourth of July weekend. How about you?

We kicked off the celebrating at our neighborhood Parade and Picnic. We live in a great community that plans all sorts of activities. The 4th of July festivities are some of my favorite. We started off by walking in the parade that went around the neighborhood, then we ate lunch at the barbecue then spent a few hours swimming in the neighborhood pool listening to music. A really fun day.

Then yesterday we spent the afternoon at the pool, had our own little barbecue for three then set off some of our own personal fireworks. It turns out that two of our neighbors had bought some of the BIG fireworks and we had dueling fireworks shows at the courtesy of our them. Not too shabby.

Here are a few pictures.

















I hope your weekend was festive and fun!

Leslie

P.S. I am feeling a bit of shock and aw, sadness and overwhelming disbelief at todays verdict in the Casey Anthony trial. For those of you in other areas it was the case against her for the death of her daughter Caylee. I will pray for her tonight and the life that was lost.

Happy 4th of July

I hope you are having a great holiday!

Leslie

Feeling a little Red, White and BLUE

It's July!!!!!!

This is it. The halfway point of summer. YAY!!!!

I love summer, and should be bummed that it's half over, but it's been tough this summer keeping busy (or keeping the little lady entertained). She's growing and changing so fast and right now she is designing me a dress so I should be off.

Let's Talk About Food. Yum! That's always a mood lifter.

Here are some great treat ideas for a festive holiday.


via bhg.com







via Martha Stewart.com




made by me


Have a great holiday!

Leslie

Fun 4th of July Decor

I have tried to start doing a little something for most of the smaller holidays. I try to make things festive and fun for my little one. We don't get carried away, but she loves to help and it just makes the holiday seem to last and to be a bit more fun.

Here is a great 4th inspired, americana room from Pottery Barn.



I really do love this room. The different patterns in the rug and the pillows. That great rustic frame mirror against the blue wall and those huge glass jars. I know I wouldn't put this room together but it appeals to me. The bold colors almost become neutral they are done so well.

Do you decorate for the 4th of July holiday?

Leslie

What I Wore Wednesday

Hi. It's Wednesday and I am Linking up with Lindsay at the Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday.

I am feeling both nautical and patriotic this week.



Taking the little lady bowling with some friends
Striped T-shirt - H&M
Cut offs - from an old pair of jeans from Old Navy
Shoes - Walmart (last year)
Necklace - Flea Market and Star necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs



Running errands
Top - Anthropologie
Cargo pants - Target clearance $4.99
Sandals - Target
Star Necklace - Lisa Leonard Designs



She sees me, what can I say.


Have a great week.

Leslie