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: 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: 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: The Frenchy
I don't know why I'm feeling Frenchy, but I am. I took those pictures on vacation a couple of summers ago in Paris (pre fancy camera!). Yesterday I posted about the Parisian doors (see that HERE). Today I'm sharing a Parisian drink. The Frenchy. Clever, huh? I didn't make it up, but it DOES put good use out of that fancy pear vodka we used a few weeks ago, remember HERE? Well, with a simple change of one of the juices, bam, we have a whole … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Fall Harvest Vodka
Like fashion, I like two extremes of cocktails, in case you haven't figured out by now. One, I like things pretty fancy, meaning let's do something different, line the rim with something creative, and make it bling. Or two, I like things as simple and easy as they get, just throwing something together really fast. Well, this SUPER yummy drink is part one and two. Yes, it's only 3 ingredients and SUPER easy to throw together, but one of these … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mommy’s Shirley Temple
Yet another week has flown by, and it's still in the 90's. Just as I was getting geared up for fall, mother nature wants to mess with us. For how long, we shall see. So I'm dealing with the heat of the weather and my hormones that like to play mind games with me as well! HA! #heatwave This week, this chic doesn't have time for fancy pants. I'm not entertaining this weekend as I'm going to be more of a sports mom on the go. So I'm creating … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pink Tart
Fuzzy Friday, here we go! Sometimes we just need to throw something refreshing together. Nothing fancy. Something refreshing and EASY. And it's fun. I'm all about easy and yummy because sometimes, we don't have time for fanciness. The point of this is to unwind and celebrate the end of the week, all of our achievements, and the upcoming weekend. Instead of the basic Sprite or Coke, I love to have Fresca around the house. I love the … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Golden Glamour
Today's Fuzzy Friday calls for celebration. Actually, every Friday does. Not only does every Friday, but every day in our lives, we need to celebrate something. Every little success, every little challenge you overcome, every new positive thing with your work, your family, your kids, your relationships, need to be celebrated. It keeps those positive feelings of success and achievement and goodness going. Even if you're stressed out, had a … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Blueberry Zing
It's FRRRRRRIIIIIIDAY! YESSSSSSSSSS! This week marked the beginning of four different things/projects/changes/whatever you wanna call em, and I'm barely keeping afloat, but it's ok. It's life. High school events beginning to roll (did I just say HIGH SCHOOL? a-hem... say it isn't so!).. amongst other stuff... So bring on the zing... let celebrate our accomplishments, we did it, and it's the WEEKEND! Happy Fuzzy Friday … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Kansas City Cocktail
If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably seen my hashtags I use #spreadthelove , #sparklemaker and #ilovewhatido. Because I do believe in The Golden Rule and spreading the love, kindness, and making sparkles for others to shine. So, when these two DARLING chics from Kansas City with 5 O'Clock Fashionistas reached out to me to collaborate on a few cocktails for their series Coaster to Coaster, I couldn't resist! #pursesdownbottomsup SO … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Dos Mujeres
Nothing to me says cheers like good times with good friends, especially girlfriends. Those girls that you know you can totally let loose with and be yourself and laugh and snort and talk about anything and everything with no judgement. This drink reminds me of hanging out with those kinds of seesters, because, after all, we are celebrating National Tequila Day today! (wink!) And being the fact that I just came back from Mexico, I had to share … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Pocket Full of Sunshine
This Friday marks the end of my oldest's career in middle division at school. Next year she enters high school. She is so ready for it. And it's also a day I'm praying for some sunshine because our summer is officially kicking of with school letting out. In our part of the world in Oklahoma, we have had record amounts of rain like never seen before. I'll admit, I don't mind it over the blistering heat, but jeez, a little bit of sunshine … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mother’s Little Helper
Oh what a week, I cannot even begin to share with you all that's going on... just keep tuning in and things will begin to blossom here, just like the flowers do every spring. {wink!} .. not to mention distractions of Oklahoma weather, wild tigers running loose, and me being in charge of my high school reunion that is NEXT week. Ya. When you see my hashtag #iwearmanyhats, I'm NOT kidding! LOL! So, as every mother needs a little helper, … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: The Irish Relaxer
Spring is full of rainy days and lots of those days are kinda chilly, and this week was one of those weeks. One of these chilly rainy afternoons, I decided to make myself a cup of coffee because it just sounded good... note that I'm not a regular coffee drinker. And I didn't want it because I needed that burst of caffeine... I wanted it for that warm-me-up-fuzzy-feeling inside. So I made my coffee... then I was like hmmmm... lets throw in … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Birthday Cake Martini
Birthday Cake Martini. Ok... Birthday Cake PLUS a cocktail? That sounds too good to be true. Well, April kinda gets me all excited because it marks the start of The OP Life. And this year, The OP Life turns 3! I can't believe how time flies when we're having fun. Wow! So in honor of the birthday month of the blog, you'll see sprinkles of birthday things here, there. And today, on Fuzzy Friday, because we like to end the work week … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Nada Colada
For those of us watching our figures because bikini season is around the corner, here's a skinny cocktail recipe that takes us into the warm weather feel without the heaviness of it's original inspiration, the Pina Colada. Meet the "Nada Colada". All the flavor, minus the extra fluff. Three ingredients. Done. And ahhhhhhh.. refreshing. Nada Colada 4 oz. pineapple juice 1 oz. Malibu rum splash of club soda Add Malibu into … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Kahlua Hot Chocolate
It's my belief that we are about to turn the corner and see some sunlight and warmer days ahead of us. After some late winter precipitation not normal for us Oklahoman's, I thought I'd share one last drink to keep us warm and cozy. If you're a chocoholic, this might be just the thing for you, too. Just a few ingredients is all you need to enjoy this simple drink for a chilly night. I'm serving up some Kahlua Hot … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Snickerdoodle Martinis
This super yummmmmmy concoction is something if you say too loud, the kids will come running and want some. And although it looks kinda fancy, it's the simplest thing to make. If you're craving cookies, this is definitely a drink to make. Maybe an alternative to dessert? Serve up this sweet treat. I put my own little twist on this recipe which makes it even better! Snickerdoodle Martinis: 3 oz. half and half (I used … [Read more...]
