All You Gotta Do Is Put a Drink In My Hand

I am a big fan of alcohol in the summer. Whether it's a beer, a glass of wine (or champs), or the perfect cocktail, you can usually find me with a koozie or a highball glass in my hand on the weekends.  To me there is nothing better than a day on the boat with a cold beer.

This summer I've started getting a little creative with my cocktails and I thought I'd share some of my favorite recipes.

Michelada

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Micheladas are perfect for when you can't decide between a Bloody Mary and a beer. The most popular recipe I've found is 
-1 lime wedge
-salt
-fresh lime juice
-dash of worcestershire
-freshly ground black pepper
-5 dashes Tabasco
-Tecate
There's a restaurant here in KZoo that leaves out the worcestershire, seasoning and Tabasco. They pour fresh lime juice over ice and then add a cold beer.  Either way, a Michelada is a great summer beer alternative.

Shiner Ruby Red Bird

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Speaking of beer, Shiner Ruby Redbird has got to be one of my FAVORITE seasonal brews! It's light and crisp and has the wonderful tart taste of grapefruit.  These go down like water, especially out by the pool.

LaCroix Apricot Bellini

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Some days, you just need a cocktail. You're all aware of my LaCroix obsession, and anything you can add liquor to is a perfect drink in my book.  This recipe sounds like it would be perfect for a nice Sunday brunch.

What are some of your favorite summer drinks?

Bad Things Happen In 3's

Remember how I mentioned yesterday that I had a stomach bug Saturday?  Well apparently my immune system wasn't done hating me because I landed smack dab in the middle of the doctor's office with bronchitis yesterday.  My asthma had been killing me the past few days and Monday morning was awful. I figured I had an upper respiratory infection but NOPE! I ended up having to do a breathing treatment which I haven't done since I was 12! 1 inhaler, 1 steroid, and an antibiotic later I was sent home. Is it awful that I'm most annoyed that I won't be able to drink at the lake this weekend? Looks like it'll be a weekend full of Virgin Marys and La Croix - hey at least I can pretend I'm having a cocktail on the boat!

pretty sure that is the BEST picture I've ever taken

I spent most of yesterday laying on the couch and watching True Blood.  Kristen convinced me that I need to get back on that bandwagon so I decided to start from the very beginning.  I have never seen the 1st season (I kinda jumped in season 3 I think) and I'm not sure if I had started at the beginning, I'd still be watching.  The 1st season is kinda dragging on and on but I know that it gets much better so i'm going to stick with it.

I'm super sad that I haven't been able to teach my last 2 barre classes! I miss all of my ladies and I am ready to get back in the studio. Fingers crossed that I can go back Wednesday.

UPDATE: So I wrote this post yesterday (Monday) but had to make sure this last part go in.

We had some pretty MAJOR storms last night in Kalamazoo.  Around 1:00am I woke up and couldn't find Michigan.  Turns out he was in the basement moving things up off the floor due to the water that was RUSHING in from the walls and the foundation!  We spent the next hour moving things to the living room.  We use the finished part of our basement as storage for all of my stuff and the unfinished part as a gym.  I don't think anything was ruined but I was too tired and sick to even worry about it.

They say bad things happen in 3's so I'm crossing my fingers that after the stomach bug, bronchitis, and now the basement, that I have good things coming my way!

How was your Monday?

Friday Favorites: La Croix, Shoes, Recipes and More!

Hey yall!  It's Friday and you know what that means around here, I am linking up with Amanda for Friday Favorites!



Favorite thing on my wishlist

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These DV heels have been on my wishlist for quite some time.  You know I'm a sucker for anything leopard. I blame Abby because she always styles them so many different ways.  Gotta add these to my closet SOON!

Favorite new recipe

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Bake Tostones via Skinnytaste!  I love plantains but have never tried to fry or bake them myself.  This will for sure be happening in my house next week!

I also really loved this recipe from the fabulous Miss Ashley but I usually like any recipe she posts so that's a given. But on the reals, I'm adding these to my breakfast rotation.

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Favorite quote

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I struggle with this a lot. Whether it's my job, that friend that seems to not care about keeping in touch, or just a toxic situation, I always find myself putting more attention on these things instead of the good in my life. This quote really hit home with me this week!

Favorite treat of the week

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A girlfriend at work turned me onto La Croix and now I can't get enough.  Seriously, I tweet, insta, and blog about it so much I think they should make me a spokesperson.  We went on our lunch break this week to check out the Target exclusive flavors and to our surprise they were on sale 3 for $9!  $9 make me holla!  I used to say that the grapefruit was my favorite but now I'm pretty fond of Passionfruit.  If you haven't jumped on this band wagon you should do it NOW!

Well that rounds it up for me today!  Heading out this weekend on my first ever camping trip (yikes!).  Hope yall have a fabulous weekend!