Cheers!

Wishing all of you a SAFE and HAPPY New year! Looking forward to seeing what 2013 has in store! 2012, wasn't the greatest of years for me, as I was tested with a lot of trials and life challenges! I have learned a lot about myself and grown a lot within this year.  I can honestly say, that I having this blog and being a part of the blogging world has really opened me up to seeing things in a different perspective.  Thank you for all of your support and I hope to continue on this blogging journey!  2013 I am coming for you! 

CHEERS! To a great year in 2013!

Loves Happy Hour!

 POMOSA! 

Pomegranate Juice & Champagne!!! I need to try this!!

 Alcoholic Ice!! 

The smartest idea ever!!  I'll have to find a different type of bags to fill, but the concept behind it is genius!  Great for parties, premake the ice and have it ready to go! Makes it way easier to spike the punch!! haha!

 Chocolate Flavored infused strawberries! 

 Another awesome idea!! Soak strawberries in a container of chocolate flavored vodka for a day or so, then dip them in chocolate! OMG, my mouth is watering just typing this out!

 Bloody Mary jello shots!

This sounds interesting.  I can't even begin to think how you make Bloody Mary jello?? 

Refer to the recipe and instructions here.

 Margarita Bombs!

I'll admit that I do watch the Jersey Shore here and there, and I often see them drinking these and have thought to myself, those look so good!  

As you sip, you pull the Corona out so the glass fills with beer! Cool!

 Vodka Slushies!

This just sounds good! It's originated from Chef Emeril Lagasse, so you know it must be delish!

It's so easy too, check it out here.  This recipe is cranberry and orange, but I'm sure that you can easily change the flavors to your liking!

 Margarita Shots in Limes!

I like this idea, because you don't have to worry about shot glasses!  Just juice the limes, pour the shots and salt the rims! It's also very cute looking!

Sake Champagne Mojitos!

These look so refreshing! I love a good mojito and I love sake!! Find out how to make it here.

Since the New Year is right around the weekend! I figured that this weeks pinspirations be about the drinks!  I'm sure some of these would taste awesome as virgin drinks too!  For you non-drinkers out there, try these without the alcohol!  For me, I love a good drink!♥These are some interesting drinks that I found on pinterest!  They all seem somewhat easy, and believe me I will be giving them all a try!;)  I am slowly preparing for the New Year, cleaning, cooking, visiting, making resolutions and of course crafting!  How do you prepare for the New Year? What do you like to drink! 

xoxo

Tis' the Season!

 Not only have I been busy with the hustle and bustle of the season, I seemed to have misplaced my camera! :( It's within the masses and mounds of mess, from wrapping paper, crafts, gifts, etc.  I've had to resort to using my phone.  Here is a little mish mash of my season thus far!  Stay tuned for more to come, hopefully I will find my camera, by the next post!! Hope everyone is having a great holiday season! Happy Friday! Cheers to the weekend!!

Better late than never!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

♥LOVES HAPPY HOUR

Okay, you got me! I'm a day late and many dollars short!  Haha! I've been so busy with Christmas and whatnot, that I totally thought that I did post this.  It came to my surprise today, when I realized that I didn't! :(  With that being said! Merry Belated Christmas!  I guess better late, than never!  I hope that everyone had a Merry holiday!  Christmas came and went too quick!  Now it's time to gear up for 2013!!  How was everyone's Christmas?!

Prayers to Newtown, CT.

Sending prayers out for all those involved with today's tragedy in Newton, CT. May you find peace in this time of sadness. 

Ornamental

 

This weeks pinspirations are all about the ornaments! These are all handmade ornaments that I found on pinterest!  So much fun, to make your own and share them with others.  I think that I am actually going to try a few of these.  Do you make your own ornaments? what do you do with them?? I love making little things and adding them to my bows when I wrap gifts.  Even if it's something as small as a little star made from wrapping paper or a little glittery twig or ting ting! I really does add a little pizazz to your gift!  I hope all of you are having a great holiday season so far.  Follow me on pinterest!

Holiday Food

This weeks pinspirations are all things that I want to try to make at some point this holiday season! All of them are so colorful and festive! Makes for a great spread!! We usually make 2 types of chex mix and cookies, and occasionally oregano pretzels, but I wanna do something different this year.  What are your go to recipes of the season?!

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Staycation Scares

Here are some pics from my staycation a couple of weeks ago!  For those of you that don't know, Hawaii had a Tsunami scare.  Of course of all weekends, it was the one that I was at a beach house right on the ocean! I guess that you could say it was a real adventure?!  Every year the clan tries to get together to stay a weekend at a beach house.  This year, we decided to go out there in October since all year is basically summer here, it really doesn't matter.  The thought behind venturing around the island during October, was so we could visit the Polynesian Cultural Center.  Every year, they put on a haunted lagoon, on top of their usual festivities.  I was so preoccupied, that I didn't get any pics of the center, and you're not allowed to take any photos while on the ride.  Everyone was so excited to be going during this time of the year, to finally get to go to the lagoon.  Our Saturday was filled with food, beach and a little bit of drinks and high anticipation!  While we were getting ready to go to the lagoon, the news was on, and there was a report of an earthquake in Canada but that there was need danger for Hawaii.  Excited to get our fill for more adventure, we thought nothing of it and headed out to the lagoon.  It is quite an experience!  We opted for a fast pass, to avoid the long lines with a bunch of little ones.  We got through right away, we were lead through a 3-D glow in the dark haunted house, which was very cool!  Not scary at all, being put on by little children.  While boarding the canoe, we were told to please turn off your phones and electrical devices, and to keep them off for the duration of the ride.(Which is a little over 30 mins. or so)  The ride was full of your worst nightmares all bundled up into one.  I LOVE haunted houses and ghost stories, so I was ready for something somewhat scary since a lot of people said that it's scary.  For me, it wasn't scary, but very well put together! It was, scary for some of the younger ones and the fright does matter on what seat you're sitting in the canoe.  After we got off of the canoe, everyone turned their phones back on and all at once they started ringing, beeping, buzzing, etc.  This is where the panic starts to settle in!  "What? a tsunami warning?" "What? heading for us in 2 hours?" You can imagine the state we're in at this point.  We headed towards the gate and since we still had to wait for 4 of our party to get off the kids ride, we were trying to plan out our ride back to the house.  One driver was on the other ride, so we decided to start heading back in groups.  As the first group drove out, the rest of us waited by the entrance.  That's when we saw the cars all starting to pile up right outside of the park.  The traffic begins! OMG! You can't even imagine!! They closed the gate to the parking lot, so there was no way anyone could come back in.  We decided to start walking!  We called our driver and told him what was happening and that we will be along the highway and to look for us!  There is a gas station next to the park, and the line to fill up was literally a mile long.  All the cars were parked along side the highway, just waiting to fill up.  When we got back to the house, we all started to pack up and were trying to figure out what to do.  With less then 2 hours left, how were we going to get home on a one lane road and not to mention that we were an hour away from home.  The decision was to drive up the road to a temple and wait.  That's just what we did, wait, and wait.  We were in the parking lot and field waiting for four hours.  Finally at about 1:15a.m. we got the all clear and headed back to the house.  There were a few reported accidents here and there, but thankfully the majority was safe.  The next day was our last day there, so we lived it up to it's fullest.  A feeling of being robbed of our staycation, it was a bittersweet day.  As we cleaned and repacked our belongings, we slowly headed for home.  Of course with a little detour for some shave ice of course!  Relieved that the tsunami ended up being nothing, we could all rejoice.  Two days after our little tsunami scare, hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast.   It's true when they say lucky we live in Hawaii!  We are luck to live in paradise, and it is times like these where you realize that you can't take anything for granted.  No matter what part of the world that you live in, natural disasters can happen anywhere!  It really puts things in perspective. 

Creative Christmas Trees

 Tinsel Tree

 Cork Tree

 Book Tree

 Scrap Tree

 Box Tree

 Felt Tree

 

Glitter Tree

Malls already have Christmas decorations up?! The drugstores are selling wrapping paper, and I heard the 1st Christmas song of the season! OMG! Are you prepared for what's yet to come? I am NOT! It feels like I just put the ornaments back in the box and here it's time to start unpacking them again?!  Since this week's theme was centered around the Christmas tree, I figured I'd "pin" some unique trees! So much creativity on Pinterest! These are so fun and creative, I might just try a few for decoration!  I especially love the cork tree! For all you wine-o's out there, that can't find the heart to throw out your corks but really have no use for them, this is your answer! Such a cute idea!! Are you a fan of Christmas decorations?  What's your favorite?

Have a great weekend!