Mon dieu, I haven't posted on here forever.
Hello again.
Sorry about the wait; I've just been so caught up with school and whatnot that summer is kind of at the point where things like this are just forgotten about.
So, to start off this summer, I'll tell you about my latest obsession: lemonade.
Just the thought of it brings me back to when I was eight and made as much lemonade as possible, starting with powdered stuff to homemade cherry limeade. I don't know why but it has always been a favorite of mine. Another recent obsession of mine is ice pops. They're healthy (if you want them to be!), refreshing, and also give that good summer memory when you stopped for the ice cream truck to get an Otter pop (but without all the sugary syrups).
I'm working on a recipe for lemonade right now; I'll have it up as soon as possible. And don't think it's just about sugar and water.
My favorite food website is foodgawker.com. It has everything, including lemon raspberry muffins, homemade Klondike bars, and even ratatoullie! It's a website where anyone can post recipes to; whether from their blog or from a website they find, it's all 100% good (and mostly good for you, too!). My favorite recipe from there is the lavender lemonade. It's super tart, but refreshing in that good-weird kinda way with just the slightest aftertaste of lavender. It's also served best when you freeze it in ice pop molds and eat it after you're super thirsty or after a run.
Enjoy your summer! Make the most out of your days off!
Friday, July 20, 2012
13 Tips For Living a More Simple Life
• Listen to music.
• Enjoy your days off as much as you can.
• Look in your kitchen and find as many fruits possible. Blend them up into a smoothie, put them in ice pop molds, and freeze.
• Read a classic. (And by classic, I don't mean Twilight or The Hunger Games.)
• Climb a tree.
• Be a kid! Slide down a slide, jump on a trampoline, make a sandcastle.
• Do a cartwheel in the sand on the beach.
• Before bed, drink a different cup of tea every night.
• Keep a notebook with you at all times and record funny things or inspiring quotes to look at in times of need.
•Write a letter to an old friend. (An actual letter, not an email!)
• Buy a musical instrument.
• Take a bubble bath.
• Enjoy life. Make changes. Don't be afraid to do things differently, even if your peers don't want to.
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• Enjoy your days off as much as you can.
• Look in your kitchen and find as many fruits possible. Blend them up into a smoothie, put them in ice pop molds, and freeze.
• Read a classic. (And by classic, I don't mean Twilight or The Hunger Games.)
• Climb a tree.
• Be a kid! Slide down a slide, jump on a trampoline, make a sandcastle.
• Do a cartwheel in the sand on the beach.
• Before bed, drink a different cup of tea every night.
• Keep a notebook with you at all times and record funny things or inspiring quotes to look at in times of need.
•Write a letter to an old friend. (An actual letter, not an email!)
• Buy a musical instrument.
• Take a bubble bath.
• Enjoy life. Make changes. Don't be afraid to do things differently, even if your peers don't want to.
Be happy. 0 0
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Ukulele? Simple as that.
If you play the ukulele, you'll understand. The uke is just a simply beautiful instrument to hear and what many don't know is that it calms you down when you play as well. Having a bad day? Pick up your ukulele. I have a Kohala Mahogany Soprano that I purchased about four months ago and, believe it or not, I played several songs by the end of the day without any experience whatsoever.
They make you feel happy inside, and all you want to do is smile. Here, try this.
Some info before you know: Pointer finger= first finger
Middle finger=second finger
Ring finger= third finger
Pinky=fourth finger
Definitions:
Fret=metal bar to separate each note.
Chord= notes put together to create a sound that all fits
Neck= the long part with the frets on it.
Body= the hollow part with the hole and strings.
Tuning pegs= knobs you turn to tune your uke
The ukulele is such a small, portable and wonderful travel companion. Whether you play it by ear, play it at home, or play it in the park, it's such a beautiful instrument that brings a smile to anyone's face.
Now, not many bands feature the ukulele. My favorite band just happens to have the main singer playing the ukulele. This band from New Mexico has inspired me to write songs and play many songs on the trumpet and ukulele. The band is called "Beirut". My favorite song by them is Postcards from Italy (which I just figured out on ukulele just a few days ago!) because it's so unique and different, but catchy as well.
And you know, with all the dubstep and rap these days it's hard to find really good old fashioned music that you tap your toes to. But as you know, this never appears on the radio, so playing ukulele has really helped me escape from the radio and play whatever I want to hear.
They make you feel happy inside, and all you want to do is smile. Here, try this.
Some info before you know: Pointer finger= first finger
Middle finger=second finger
Ring finger= third finger
Pinky=fourth finger
Definitions:
Fret=metal bar to separate each note.
Chord= notes put together to create a sound that all fits
Neck= the long part with the frets on it.
Body= the hollow part with the hole and strings.
Tuning pegs= knobs you turn to tune your uke
The ukulele is such a small, portable and wonderful travel companion. Whether you play it by ear, play it at home, or play it in the park, it's such a beautiful instrument that brings a smile to anyone's face.
Now, not many bands feature the ukulele. My favorite band just happens to have the main singer playing the ukulele. This band from New Mexico has inspired me to write songs and play many songs on the trumpet and ukulele. The band is called "Beirut". My favorite song by them is Postcards from Italy (which I just figured out on ukulele just a few days ago!) because it's so unique and different, but catchy as well.
And you know, with all the dubstep and rap these days it's hard to find really good old fashioned music that you tap your toes to. But as you know, this never appears on the radio, so playing ukulele has really helped me escape from the radio and play whatever I want to hear.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Simply.... Music
This is the truth be told.
Hello today, I hope you're living simply, yes?
So, I've been thinking about music lately.
Good music.
Bad music.
Hip-hop.
Rock.
Instruments.
Bands.
Singers.
Groups.
Songs.
Sings.
Song-a-sings.
Sing-a-longs.
And, I thought... why not ask everyone else's opinion on music?
If you have any songs you'd like to share, please do so!! Music is my inspiration, my life, and I hope it's yours too.
I'll give a little lesson on music today.
Good music.
Bad music....
I think you get the point.
Anyways.....
MY TOP 20 SONGS:
1. Matt and Kim- Block After Block
2. Arcade Fire- City With No Children
3. The Black Keys- Tighten Up
4. The Avett Brothers- Head Full of Doubt
5. Mumford and Sons- The Cave
6. The Killers- When You Were Young
7. Noah and the Whale- Life is Life
8. The New Pornographers- Go Places
9. Camera Obscura- French Navy
10. Passion Pit- Little Secrets
11. Cake- Short Skirt Long Jacket
12. The Prototypes- Who's Gonna Sing?
13. The Ting Tings-Shut Up and Let Me Go
14. The XX- Heart Skipped a Beat
15. The Used- Burning Down the House
16. Peter Bjorn and John- Young Folks
17. Matt and Kim- Cameras
18. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros- Home
19. The Killers- All These Things That I've Done
20. Lady GaGa- The Edge of Glory
So, there you have it.
Music is everything. Now, it's YOUR turn!
"Music is just something that helps me escape and be totally free from everything." -David Schmitt
Monday, July 18, 2011
Mango Lassi Popsicles
FACT: Pictures and stories aren't the only ones to have an impact on this blog! Recipes are a HUGE part of living simply.
Mango Lassi Popsicles
These pops are absolutely a favorite! Creamy and fruity, this refreshing sweet is a must-have during summer. But they're so good, I'd say year round!
Ingredients:
1 large mango
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups vanilla or plain yogurt
3 tbsp. sugar
Directions: Peel the mango and take out the pit; discard pit. Puree mango and orange juice in a food processor or blender. In a medium-large bowl, stir the yogurt until smooth and creamy. Stir in the sugar. Then add the mango mixture. Stir until smooth. Freeze in popsicle molds for 3-8 hours.
Enjoy your Mango Lassi Pops!
Mango Lassi Popsicles
These pops are absolutely a favorite! Creamy and fruity, this refreshing sweet is a must-have during summer. But they're so good, I'd say year round!
Ingredients:
1 large mango
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups vanilla or plain yogurt
3 tbsp. sugar
Directions: Peel the mango and take out the pit; discard pit. Puree mango and orange juice in a food processor or blender. In a medium-large bowl, stir the yogurt until smooth and creamy. Stir in the sugar. Then add the mango mixture. Stir until smooth. Freeze in popsicle molds for 3-8 hours.
Enjoy your Mango Lassi Pops!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
To Simply Live...
...is to live simply! This blog is inspired by the simple things of life. Whether it's a cute video or a sweet story, every post is to help make your day just a little brighter. Featuring recipes, stories, photos, poetry, videos, drawings, comics.... everything is to be seen as a good thing, and I sure hope it does the same to you. What are you waiting for?
Living simply is the key to a beautiful life.
Living simply is the key to a beautiful life.
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