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I have never worn more blush and pink in my life than this Summer but a vibrant tone of blue will always remain my favorite for the hottest months of the year.
For me it symbolizes the deep blue oceans and lakes and is the ultimate Summer color. Fresh, vibrant and pairs so well with many other colors.
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I can´t believe that this is already the second batch of salads I am sharing here on my blog. This means that 6 weeks of Summer are already over and I definitely know where the time went but I am still sad that half of our Summer time is gone already.
But let´s just enjoy the last few week along with some delicious homemade salads.
I have never made a watermelon salad before cause I always thought the sweet of the watermelon would taste very strange in combination with spices but let me tell you, the mix of sweet and salty was soooo good I have devoured two full plates😋
Ingredients:
– cucumber
– watermelon
– feta cheese
– pine nuts
– arugula salad
– olive oil, salt and pepper
Chop everything and mix it together in a bowl. Don’t forget to roast your pine nuts. Best to eat in two days or it will get too watery.
Trust me it is worth a try cause it’s definitely delicious.
Classic Noodle Salad with mayonnaise – This one might contain different ingredients for everyone, but I am sharing how we love it most.
Ingredients:
– small noodles
– cheese
– corn
– pickles
– onion
– leberkäse (a german type of sausage – polony would be similar)
– bell peppers
– mayonnaise
– the liquid out of the pickles glass
While the noodles are boiling to be al dente I am cutting up every ingredient into little pieces.
I let the noodles sit a little so they can cool down and then I mix everything together including the mayonnaise and the pickle liquid (start with little and add more if you like – you can’t take it back out) ans stir, stir, stir.
The spiced in the pickle liquid and some some salt are usually enough seasonning – at least for our taste.
This would definitely be a meal on its own but also works great for BBQ’s or potluck dinner.
Ingredients:
– gnocchi (these are like little potatoe dumplings used for pasta dishes)
– pine nuts
– basil leaves
– grated parmesan cheese
– vinegar
Roast the pine nuts in a pan, but be careful cause they can burn real fast.
Cook the gnocchi in hot water. They are ready when they are up on the surface.
Now mix everything together in a bowl. Be careful wuth the vinegar. You can always add more but not take it away.
That’s it 🍴
As always quantities aren’t super important here.
dress Asos (available in 9 colors/prints)
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What a weekend it has been. I am sure every mom is happy when Summer vacation is finally here and there will be at least one free day on the weekend without any kids and / or club activites.
The weeks fly by and we have the most active and eventful Summer ever and I have loved every second of it so far but a little break would be nice as weel. Not real complaints here just sharing my thoughts.
Another thing I wanted to share is this gorgeous leopard print dress I have shared in my stories a while back. Isn´t it the perfect mix between Summer dress and sexy date night frock !!!!
The tied collar/bust area plus the buttons on the front create a super slim silhouette. The dress is availble in 9 colors/prints and some of them would be perfect for Fall with a pair of boots and leather jacket. Especially the emerald green or the burgundy one.
We have another packed week ahead of us and then there will be some time again to plan day trips and spend time togehter as a family.
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Toddlers are the most unpredictable and impatient little fellas you could ever meet. Now put boredom and a long road trip into the mix and you will not be happy with the outcome. Emilia is now a little over three and we already have some trips behind us that went better than expected.
this aren´t the best requirements for a long road trip and that is why I have been putting together a huge tote with lots of surprises to keep the mood up.
First of all I have ordered lots of new things off of amazon. They have Melissa & Doug stuff which is both affordable and cute for toddlers.
They have sticker boards, water color writing pads and so much more, perfect for long car rides. Another thing we already got is a busy board. This was a huge hit last year when we spent a few days at Lake Garda, not only in the car but also at restaurants.
Magnets have also been a great hit. The magna tiles or just dolls to dress.
It is a save bet to say snacks will works no matter the age. Whether you have cut up fresh fruit or little sandwiches or a container filled with puffs. You need to bring snacks. Our girls like puffs,
If everything´s falling apart give them a tablet. Now this is one thing you´ll need to know upfront cause you might want to download some Disney movies or shows or anything else they love and give them an hour (or half an hour) of screen time.
The amazon kids table would also work great plus it has games for different ages as well.
Now this will only work out if
a) you have any kind of that device and take it with you and / or
b) you kid does not get car sick. Fortunately it isn´t the case here (I am not sure if this might come later or is it an impromtu thing – I have heard both). We used our tablet twice and always only for the last hour.
Another great tip we got is taking breaks at rest stops with a playground so that your children can run around and get some energy out, but this will only work if you don´t need a bathroom break earlier than you´d arrive and the weather has to be good too.
