Mom's Day Gifts

Mom's Day is just one month away on Sunday, May 12th! Here are some nice Mama's Day presents for your wonderful, beautiful Moms.

 

This lavender body lotion smells divine. I use it almost everyday. It leaves your skin smooth and lightly scented with lavender. Clean and sophisticated. $14

One of many beautifully designed leather iPad cases by Tovicorrie on Etsy. 

The case is made of very high quality 100% leather with a stunning Cognac brown hide.

It will protect your precious iPad, whilst giving it a unique beautiful look! $95

 

 

Your sweetheart, child, grandchild, dog, cat, horse or even bird's silhouette will be carefully hand cut reduced to size by computer and then lovingly turned into a beautiful keepsake pendant. She uses vintage and antique rings to frame the silhouette. $175

Gold Drops Earrings -- light green resin drop dangling from 14K gold filled hooks!!

In the top of the drop there is a turquoise resin points with light green Swarovski crystal .

Around the drop has points of 14K gold filled.

The drop is made of 24K matte gold plated brass base. $36

The "Mama" ring by Nora Kogan is shown here in sterling silver. Simple and perfect. $153

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures: C.O. Bigelow, Leather iPad Case by Tovicorrie, Custom Silhouette Necklaces, Earrings by SigalitAlcalai, "Mama" ring by Nora Kogan

A Day At The Farmers Market

We found a great farmers market at Soco! They are open every Saturday from 9:00-2:00. They have  lots of fresh local produce, a bunch of fun food trucks and homemade ice cream carts. You can also mosey on over to the mix shops inside. I tried a cara cara orange for the first time. They have "a flavor that evokes notes of cherry, rose petal, orange, and blackberry."- so says wikipedia. It was quite yummy.

  

3315 Hyland Ave

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 

{homemade pops! Dan and I tried a pumpkin spice and my nanny babe had a strawberries and cream}

 

{Lavender lemonade at the Portola Coffee Lab}

 

{Seventh Tea Bar}

 

{Coloring and taste testing at Fixtures Living}

 

 

 

 

Leaving on a Jet Plane...

I am off to Israel for some adventures in nanny-ing! The family I work for has asked me to join them on an amazing trip! Fun huh!? I'll be back April 19th! Love you Dan, I already miss you tons.

 

P.S. This guy (Felgar) decided to hitch a ride ;)

Words of Wisdom

Pic:Wendes Gray

Happy Easter!

I hope you all had a fabulous day filled with family and friends. Here are a few pictures from our Easter. We went to Church, then had brunch with the family, followed by an afternoon of relaxation and a long nap. Ahhh, It was a wonderful day. We are so thankful for the good Lord.

 

He is Risen!

 

{Cute bunny and Easter egg cupcakes that I made with my nanny babies}

 

{Flowers during brunch}

 

{A heath bar chocolate cake!}

{Lots of yummy food! Strawberry salad, couscous, ham, fruit and chili quiche}

 

{The Easter bunny still brings us treats! Thanks Mom, Dan and I love chocolate milk!}

{Yay for Easter!}

Lemon Mascarpone French Toast With Almonds

So simple and delicious. It's the perfect combination of sweet, cream and citrus. The lemon mascarpone is magical when it melts on the warm French toast -- it’s basically a beautiful sunny day in your mouth.

 

Ingredients:

 

French Toast 

Bread {pick whatever kind you prefer. I used honey wheat.}

3 eggs

1/3 cup of milk

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

 

Lemon Mascarpone

3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese

1/2 lemon {squeezed}

1/3 cup powder sugar

 

1/4 cup toasted almonds {chopped or slivered}

 

Directions:

 

-Whisk eggs, milk and vanilla in a bowl.

-Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture and then place on a hot frying pan.

-In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone, lemon juice and powder sugar.

-After the French toast is done, spread the lemon mascarpone on each slice of bread.

-Stack the toast and finish with a dollop of lemon mascarpone and sprinkled almonds.

 

 

 

 

New J.Crew Swimsuit + Countdown to Israel

I bought this cute new swimsuit for my trip to Israel in a few weeks. The family that I nanny for has invited me to come along on a work trip. I'll watch the kiddos while they lead a group of 120 people on a tour of the Holy Land. Pretty cool huh? I'm so excited to see Israel! I needed a suit that was somewhat conservative so I thought this was a perfect middle ground... not too old lady but still keeping it classy. I can't wait to go swimming in the Dead Sea and Jordan River with my nanny babies and Shan {<-- My best friend is coming along too!}.

 

{Some pictures of Israel}

 

 

{Fun Facts}

 

The Dead Sea’s salt content is four times that of most world's oceans! You can float in it without even trying, which makes swimming here a magical experience. This is the only place in the world where you can recline on the water while reading a book.

The water and mud from the Dead Sea contains more than 35 different types of minerals that are essential for the healthy skin including: Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Bromine, Sulfur, and Iodine. They are also known for relieving pain caused by arthritis, rheumatism, psoriasis, eczema, headache and foot-ache, while nourishing and softening the skin.

-Atlas

Oh I’m going to slather that mud all over me!

 
Pictures: jcrew, sunset, floating