April 15th is a day that we can all agree that involves some moaning, some heartburn, some headaches, and usually not a lot of fun. We all know what it means. It means let's give a chunk of money to Uncle Sam. So today's cocktail, The Income Tax Martini, (clever, huh?) is a strong one. Real strong. Good but strong! This classic gin martini has a fruity twist to it. Income Tax Martini 2 ounces gin 1/4 … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Sandy Beaches
Temperatures are rising. And it makes me think of vacation. We've booked our tropical getaway for the summer, but there's much to be done with work until then. So I can't really think too much about it, but still, with the heat, I'm kind of in a tropical mood. Some of my favorite flavors are those of pineapple, coconut, and Midori. So putting it all together, I have this concoction for you. I call it Sandy Beaches. … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Epic Lemon Drop
I'm immersed the next few days at The Epic Conference, one as their official blogger, two, to soak up all this amazing knowledge for my businesses, and three, as a speaker myself. In case you're wondering WHAT in the world am I talking about, you can read about it HERE. So in honor of The Epic Conference, #EPICCON2016, I'm making the hostess' favorite cocktail and declaring the The Lemon Drop be the official cocktail of the conference (with … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Ouzo Alexander
Inspired by today and this weekend's events, today's Fuzzy Friday is Greek. Greek-ish. Today happens to be 1. Greek Independence Day and 2. the opening of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. I don't know if you know how excited I am for this "event". The movie. I can watch the first one and still die on the floor laughing because growing up Greek, this is SO representative of what life is like. A few things might be a little extreme but … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Coconut Lime Daiquiri
Spring break is here! Oh boy! I'm staying home for a few reasons. One, frankly, I feel like life is always hustle and bustle, that traveling and rushing around to go to crowded areas all to come back and rush to get ready to go back to routine and kids to school exhausts me. I am looking forward to RESTING myself. Maybe even sleeping in a few days. I deserve it! {wink!} Two, my oldest child, which I can't believe this is … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Birthday Cake Martini and 20 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self
Today I celebrate my birthday. I'm into my 4th decade of life and I have to say, life is pretty good. I can't complain! Does time fly? YES. We had a little chat about that earlier this week. Remember HERE? So today we're going to have some extra fun here. I'm sharing one of my ABSOLUTE favorite fancy drinks, the Birthday Cake Martini with you. Get the recipe HERE where I first posted it on The OP Life. It's SO good and SO tasty … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Caribbean Martini
Last weekend we had a serious spike in temperatures that prompted me to lay out. That's right. In February! Isn't that crazy? The vitamin D felt so good that it's gotten me a bit excited for the warmer days around the corner. So today I'm sharing a drink that will take us to the tropics. The Caribbean Martini. A simple drink with just a few ingredients (which you already know that's how I like it!), it's blend of mango, coconut and … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: French 75
I love to hear from you. Be it on my Facebook, on my Instagram, and even here below on the comments, I LOVE to hear from you. And it's because of one of my followers that inspired this week's cocktail, the French 75. Last week I shared the French Martini, and that spurred on the inspiration for this yummy drink. It's perfect as an alternative to a mimosa, a cocktail to serve at a shower, and a refreshing fizzy refreshment with the tingle to … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: French Martini
This weekend is about the love... Love is in the air. Valentine's Day is about the love, and something about the French and Paris makes me think of love and romance. It's not about being with a boyfriend or girlfriend or lover. Let's think of it as this cup runneth over abundance of joy in our hearts, whether you have a partner, maybe it's for your kids, maybe it's just the love of life. Maybe it's for vacations to places like these. … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Superbowl Sunday Sangria
Today's Fuzzy Friday concoction is fit for a crowd. This weekend with the Superbowl festivities, I thought it was only fit to share one of my favorite and easiest things to make for a crowd. The Sangria. In this case, the "Superbowl Sunday Sangria". This is simple, fresh, fruity, goes with the spread of smorgasbord that will be upon us to feast. Sigh. Ya ok... well, saying that this has fruit in it, does that make this healthy and diet … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Cake Mix
If you haven't figured out by now, I love cake batter, birthday cake, cake anything related. So sharing today's recipe is easy for me for a couple of reasons. The first being it's so tasty. {huge grin} The second reason is it's 2 ingredients. Love that. The third reason is it's light. Yup. Light as in light on the calories. I'm really trying to honker down on calories in vs calories out thing. Smart choices have to be a part of my … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: BYOC
I'm BACK.... I had to get my groove on y'all. Keeping it real. Out all last week for Market with my girl, flight delay coming home till the WEE hours of the morning, phone crashing. Such is life. But... life is SO good, you have NO idea! Lots of amazingness happened, and as the momager, I had a few followups I had going on, plus, to be honest, I needed to REST. As most of you know, every Friday on The OP Life is Fuzzy Friday. So … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Blushing Bellini
Celebrations are in ORDER! I'm saying let's pull out the bubbly, toast to GOOD times, toast to success, and toast to being unstoppable! You guys know that #FuzzyFriday is meant to represent celebrating your wins, your challenges you've overcome, all the great things going on. Even if it's the smallest thing, it's worth giving yourself love. My vibes are immersed into my "momager" job this week. In case you missed it, you can read it … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Irish Coffee
I don't know if it's because I'm trying to get back in the swing of things or not, but it seems I'm gravitating towards coffee (because of THIS post earlier this week...). Maybe it's my subconscious nudging me! Whatever it is, tis the season for cold weather drinks. We need something to warm us up, right? Well, here's a classic that's a no fail idea. For today's #fuzzyfriday I'm serving up Irish Coffee. I even got my … [Read more...]
Coffee Protein Smoothie
For all you coffee lovers, this is for you. For all you protein shake drinkers, this is for you. Coffee meets a healthy meal replacement. If you want you coffee every morning, here you go. If you need a fast breakfast on the run, this is your answer. Instead of milk, instead of water, instead of juice and fruit, why not use your favorite coffee in your smoothie? You can use your single serve K-cup, or make a pot of coffee and keep … [Read more...]
FuzzyFriday: New Years Edition: Champagne 3 Ways
I know having all these holidays against a weekend can totally mess up our days. And yes, today isn't Friday, it's Wednesday. But what I wanted to share with you would do us no good on Friday if I wanted to share a New Years Eve recipe on New Years Day. So hello Wednesday #FuzzyFriday! Bring out the bubbly to toast in the new year, toss out the old and bring in the new. If we're busy hosting our friends, let's keep the beverages simple. … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Two Forces
First things first... giveaway ends TODAY. A $500 gift card. Your choice of Target, Amazon or Nordstrom. There will be 3 winners, and you have nothing to lose. Enter here! Three Winners Christmas Giveaway Now, onto the main order of business. It's 5 o'clock somewhere, right? For those of my new friends on The OP Life, every Friday we celebrate with cocktails. I call it Fuzzy Friday. We celebrate all of our wins, the … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Peppermint Patty
Sometimes we create the best things by accident. That's what happened with this drink. I was trying to be mom of the year and bought some flavored milks, along with the flavored egg nog (like I did last week when I shared with you the Pumpkin Pie Martini recipe HERE). I had never seen Mint Chocolate milk before. Have you? So I picked it up and away I went. After another trip soon thereafter to the store when I stumbled across … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pumpkin Pie Martini
Ok. I just have to say SOOOOOO good. Thanksgiving might have passed yesterday, but that doesn't mean that pumpkin treats need to end. This festive and OH so easy drink can be used in place of dessert. It's been a while since I've posted something on the fancier side, but I was in the mood. I have a LOT to be thankful for and lot's to celebrate. If you read my news yesterday HERE, things with my dad could have been worse. I said this … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: On The Rocks
I know #FuzzyFriday is mostly about the fun libations I love to share with you, and about celebrating those wins we've had through the week, but today I thought I'd do a little twist on this and talk about the glasses. I'm kinda keeping this theme of bars and barware. You can see my post from yesterday's bar carts HERE. It's all how you serve it up, right? (That's true in everything we do in life, right? {wink!}) Well today I'm … [Read more...]
