What Did We Drink Last Night?

Hey!  It's Spring Break!  What else am I gonna do?  

Green Tea & Cucumber Martini
Piece of Fresh Ginger
A Dram of Lemon Juice
A Dram of Simple Syrup
Slice of Cucumber
4 oz. Citrus Vodka
Green Tea to taste

Muddle the cucumber and ginger.  Mix in a pinch of salt and simple syrup.  Add the rest and shake with ice in a shaker.  Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a thin slice of cucumber.

So very refreshing!!

Enjoy!!

What Am I Drinking Tonight?

How nice of you to ask!  I am drinking an Orange Margarita made by my sweet husband!  Wanna know the recipe?  Sshhh...don't tell anyone....

Orange Margarita
1/2 c. margarita mix
1/4 c. Grand Marnier
1/4 c. triple sec
1 freshly squeezed clementine
2 tbsp. lime juice

* makes 1 margarita


Sit back, relax, and enjoy!!!!!!!!  I sure did!!  :)

Under the Kitchen Sink Take 2

So, I think it's safe to say that it has been almost a year since my post about cleaning under my kitchen sink. It went back to being a little out of control. But, since I am trying to go through the "A Bowl Full of Lemons" challenges, I did it again! This time it turned out better. I bought some baskets from the Dollar Tree and sorted the stuff into several groups: Daily Cleaning, Carpets & Floors, Bathroom, and Extra Stuff. I even bought a labeler from Target that I have been waiting for the perfect time to get!! My problem is now trying to keep it away from my kids! My son wants to label everything from his Star Wars collectibles to his bedroom door. As if we didn't know it was Miles' Room! I guess everybody gets the same joy from a label machine!

Before

After

My next challenge that I have been working on is the "Organize Your Dresser Drawers." That has been a process! I've gone through my whole closet now getting rid of stuff, which I actually am glad to do! But, now, everything is spread all over my closet floor because I have moved to the shelves and...it's just too much!!! I've been working on it little by little and I will post when it is finally complete!!!! I can't wait!!!

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm....

I got this cute, little quote from my favorite, little shop on Main Street in Grapevine called "Beyond the Red Door." My husband and I have always said we act older than what we really are...I don't think so!

My Garden is a Growin'!

Thank goodness for all of this rain...we now have a healthy, thriving garden! Here a few pics of what we have going on at the casa de Lucero!

Lettuce

Carrots

Mint...for mojitos!

My favorite of all...cilantro!

Squash

Until next time,

Stephanie

21 Day Challenge - Day Tres

I think I'm getting the hang of this organization thing...that is, until it comes time to organize my closet!!!! Then, I'M OUT! Just kidding...as "they" say, "I'm in it to win it!"

Day Three challenge is to organize your Tupperware cabinet. Although, I don't have a Tupperware cabinet...I have more of a Rubbermaid/Glad/whatever is cheapest plasticware cabinet! ;)

Here's a before...



Here's after...



There you have it, folks...now, there needs to be a challenge of "Getting out the Random Yellow Stain on Your Cabinet!" I know you saw it & I know you were talking about it too!!!! :)

Later!

21 Day Challenge - Day Two

Well, I'm actually a day behind, but I have a good excuse! My power was out pretty much all day yesterday until 10 p.m. The awesome Crock-Pot dinner was ruined, my 21 Day Challenge was ruined, and I was even going to start to decoupage....just kidding about the decoupage part! ;) BUT, I did start an awesome Yoga class yesterday!! Thank you, Gina! It's called Yoga for Teachers and it was so nice and relaxing...I even fell asleep for about 10 minutes! What a difference 10 minutes of snooze time makes!

Anyway, Day Two challenge was to organize & clean up the computer desk (top only!). Most of the junk that was on there didn't belong, so I put it in the proper place. It didn't even take ten minutes to finish! That was an easy one!

Before....



After...



Wow! It's amazing what a little Glass Plus can do for ya! ;)