Homemade Ice Cream Cake

May 31, 2011May 31, 20114 Comments

We all love ice cream cake, right? And who says we have to go to Carvel & spend an arm & a leg on this perfect summer treat. A homemade Oreo icecream cake can be so inexpensive & easy.

Ingredients:

* 1 regular pack of Oreos
* 1/2 gallon ice cream (cookies&cream or chocolate chip)
* 1 regular container Cool Whip
* Hershey’s Chocolate sauce
* 2 tbsp. butter

Directions:

Crush Oreos and add melted butter. Cover bottom of 9″x12″ cake pan with cookie crumbs, saving some to sprinkle on top later. Spread softened ice cream. Add chocolate sauce on top. Then spread Cool Whip and more chocolate sauce on top again. Sprinkle with leftover cookie crumbs to decorate. Freeze overnight, cut and serve. You can use different types of cookies & icecream to switch up the flavors. Enjoy!

Five Memorial Day Must-do’s

May 27, 2011May 27, 20111 Comment

Memorial Day weekend is a beginning. A beginning of summer, pools opening, bonfires, barbeques, beach trips, and just plain ole’ good summer fun. We all need to make this long weekend count by engaging in some traditional activities! Below are some ideas to get you started.

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1. Have a picnic. It is so much more fun to eat&drink outside on a beautiful day.

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2. Make a fruit salad. So fresh and perfect for any Memorial Day party.

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3. Get your glow on. Sparklers are a classic that never get old. Have some fun with them. They make everyone smile!

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4. Make some S’mores. They are oh-so-gooey and delicious. So simple & a hit with everyone.

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5. Get some highlights. Whether blonde, brunette, or red-head highlights this weekend will help perfect your summer look. They frame you face and give you an edge.

Mozzarella Prosciutto Ciabatta

May 26, 2011May 26, 20111 Comment

Why should lunch always be so boring? A caesar salad, ham sandwich, frozen entrée… boring! This lunch is sure to brighten your day and a bonus… it’s super healthy & fresh! It is great to bring to work, to make for a group of people, and it can even be a great picnic lunch.

Ingredients:

sliced tomato
fresh mozzarella
fresh Arugula (you can also use basil)
thinly sliced prosciutto
ciabatta bread

Directions:

Slice tomatoes, prosciutto, and fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle the ciabatta bread with olive oil & fresh ground pepper. Place mozzarella, prosciutto, tomato, and a handful of arugula on the sandwich. Amazing!

Splurge(s) of the week

May 25, 2011May 25, 20111 Comment

It is only healthy to splurge every once in a while & this week I wanted to do just that. I did manage to find some great buys at some great prices. I headed to Woodbury Commons, the outlets in Central Valley NY & did a little damage and figured I’d share with you dolls! xoxo.

: Sequined Beach Bag, 2Bebe $19.99

Marc Jacobs Eggplant Bag. Saks Fifth Outlet, $200

Can't forget the guys! Burberry Touch Men's Cologne, $45

‘Tis the Season. Get your dress on!

May 23, 20111 Comment

Prom/Wedding/graduation season has begun! This means you need some awesome dresses for all of those events you have to attend. I have my first wedding of the season to attend on Friday & I am so excited. Thereafter, I have about 4 more to attend this summer. Since the same people will be at most of these weddings, I will need a great selection of different dresses. All of the weddings are so different too- one is in a castle, one is in South Beach, so I will definitely need a couple different looks. Since my own wedding is coming up, I am definitely on a budget and do not have the money to go to a formal dress shop, pay for alterations, and end up pretty much broke. So I am on a mission to find something right off the hanger at the mall. Here are some great deals that I found!

Hadley-Dark Turquoise Blue Prom Dresses