Week 99er

Summer is here - I'm not sure if you can feel it or not. Well, it felt like Summer the other day in Michigan, and now we're back to cooler days. But that doesn't mean I don't want to kick off my shoes and run in the grass. 

I may have mentioned once in the past that once it warms up I have a seasonal allergy to socks. I can't seem to keep them for any reason. You will always find me in a pair of sandals and I love having a good selection of them to choose from. You never know what you are going to end up wearing and what the weather will be in Michigan, so having a couple different types of sandals around is always a must! 

Guest Post By Richard Bezozo, M.D., President of MoleSafe

Millions of Americans are heading to beaches and warm-weather getaways this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day, seeking to dive toes deep into the sand as they celebrate the unofficial start of summer! However, Memorial Day Weekend is not always so bright. This weekend tends to be peoples' initial contact with the sun since last season, hence the reason why so many get sunburned. To commence the highly anticipated Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 24, 2013, has been declared as "Don't Fry Day," by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, as an effort to encourage sun safety awareness.

Fabulous sale alert! Starting today, through Monday, May 27th, Tea Collection is offering $15 Girls Dresses, $12 Girls Leggings and $12 Boys Tops. Stock up on comfortable and durable tops for boys. Mix and match adorable girls' legging and dresses for endless outfit combinations. Don't miss your chance to take advantage of this amazing sale from Tea Collection! Happy Shopping! 

Earlier this week I did my first attempt at gluten free crescent rolls. I loved them, and the dough made more than enough than we needed for dinner. So I set half of the homemade dough aside and thought I'd make a sweet and delicious bread bread as a side for another meal. I combined a few of my favorite flavors and stuffed it with goat cheese, figs and basil - it came out so good! You could even drizzle it with honey or agave to make it a nice desert bread. 
 

Fabulous sale alert! Stella & Dot is offering up to 50% off sale items and free shipping on orders over $100+ from 5/24-5/27. Below are a few of my favorite pieces . . . 

The Stella & Dot Leona Pendant Necklace makes a bold statement and is adored by both celebrities and fashion editors alike. Each necklace is one of a kind because the stone is hand-cut. The Stella & Dot La Coco Clutch - Black can be partnered with a simple top or can be used to accessorize dressy attire for summer benefits and galas--the options are endless! Dressing up for a picnic or summer festival can be a blast. Go in style with the the gorgeous Stella & Dot Cleo Fringe Statement Earrings. Be sure to check out Stella & Dot's Memorial Day Sale today! Enjoy!

Last month I was fortunate enough to be invited to a cooking class and event using Michigan Dairy. After the event UDIM challenged us to all make a breakfast using Michigan Dairy products. I accepted the challenge and made Homemade Greek Yogurt! Not only is it delicious, it's also so good for you! 

UDIM wants our readers to get involved and have you vote for your favorite recipe. Take a couple minutes to vote for your favorite recipe here, if you like the Greek Yogurt recipe please vote for mine! Voting closes 5/28! 

Thank you! :) 

Isn't that a picture pretty? I took it last year on one of my blogging conference tours. I believe it's somewhere in the mountains of Virginia - but I can't be 100% sure. Last year was my first year going to blogging conferences and I loved it. Not only was it educational, but it was fantastic to network and meet other bloggers. 
 

Like Tomy on Facebook and enter for your chance to win $200 worth of Pokemon figurines! You can enter until June 3rd. 

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It's starting to heat up out there, and instantly our minds start to wander and dream about hitting the road. I've been called a road warrior more than once in my life - if the road takes me there, I'll be on it. I just need a set of four good wheels and a nice ride to get me there. 

Our summer driving started early this year, we had a family member graduating from college on the other side of the state and decided to make a weekend out of it. While I've lived all over Michigan, Jason hasn't, so we took some time to explore our own state and take in the sites. 
 

Cooking gluten free can be a pain, extra ingredients, flours you never knew existed, gums and more. Remember the day when you could grab a box of cookie mix or brownies and have some warm yummy goodness in under a half hour? Thankfully, Betty Crocker has mixes to make it easier for all of us on the gluten free diet!