My Five Favorite Things About Summer - #1 THE HEAT

It’s the first thing we think about when we think of summer – the heat.  Just the thought of sunlight on my face makes me sigh.  I’m a strong believer in everyone needing 20-30 minutes of Vitamin D a day and the easiest way to get it is to soak up some rays.  Let’s put a smile on all our faces with some heat on our skin.

Seinfeld

Why is it that everything in life relates back to Seinfeld?  The show about nothing.  Way too many times I’ve said, “it’s just like that episode of Seinfeld” and then proceed to tell what happened.  This only turns out to be a good comment when the person has actually seen that particular episode otherwise the comedy falls short.  But really I love this show; it’s so stupid it’s funny.  And the fact that Jerry Seinfeld cannot act at all really adds to the overall greatness of the show.  Yes, I know it was cancelled 12 years ago but thanks to reruns I can watch the madness anytime I want.

Play the Seinfeld trivia game (I got 14 out of 20, I don’t know if I should be proud or if it’s just sad)

Song Of The Day

I LOVE MUSIC!  So occasionally I am going to share my 'song of the moment.'  Discovering new music is one of my favorite things and I hope you enjoy it too.  Here is my song for June 10th.  Cheers!

The Morning Benders - Dreams (Fleetwood Mac cover) 

The Simplest Key Lime Pie

I love easy recipes that taste like you spent hours slaving away in the kitchen.  This is seriously the best simple key lime pie recipe I’ve found.  I keep mine in the freezer for weeks and just eat a little here and a little there.  Yum!

1      8oz tub cool whip (thawed slightly)

1      14oz can sweetened condensed milk

1/2  cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1      6oz  preprepared graham cracker pie crust

lime zest, optional (about 1 tablespoon)

Combine the cool whip, condensed milk, lime juice and zest blend until smooth.  Pour mixture into crust and smooth surface.  Freeze overnight or until firm.  Garnish with whipping cream if desired.  Freeze up to 3 months.

Source: Robin Miller Quick Fix Meals

Makeover

Hey listen up all!  Memoir has had a major brand makeover.  Check out our new look at:

MEMOIRBYAMY.COM

Amazing right?  Thanks Shayna, you're so talented!

A Different Time

Sometimes I wish I lived in 19^th century England.  It was such a fascinating time.  I love the way they talked and how important a reputation was.  Women worked hard developing talents to be considered ‘accomplished’ (even if it was just to find a good husband).  They dressed up for everything and took month long vacations.  What a life.  Although we have come a long way since then with women’s rights and class distinctions, movies and books about this time period remain my favorite to watch and read.  

“No one can be really esteemed accomplished who does not greatly surpass what is usually met with.  A woman must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing and the modern languages to deserve the word.  And besides all this she must possess a certain something in her air and manner of walking, the tone of her voice, her address and expressions or the word will be but half deserved.”

                    - Miss Caroline Bingley, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Wall of Frame

My mom always told me when I wanted to change up a room to switch out the throw pillows and it would make the whole room look different (great idea by the way).  My idea of changing up the décor is printing and hanging new photos.  Sometimes you just need a change.  I love this decorating idea.  The statement is in the color choice, thin white frames, large white mats and great black & white photos. It’s so fun to see a boring wall become a great focal point.  Make sure you choose awesome photos that inspire you and hang the frames in an artsy and creative way – it really makes all the difference.