Coffee Frappucino!

 

Tastes just like the real thing! 

If you wanted to, you could

add chocolate, caramel, or butterscotch syrup

for some extra flavor... 

I preferably like plain

'ol coffee!

Homemade Coffee Frappucino

1-1 1/2 c. freshly brewed coffee

{it's better if it's been sitting in the fridge for a little bit so it's cold}

3/4 c. milk

1/4 c. sugar 

{you can add more if you like it sweeter}

2 c. ice cubes

Put it all in a blender and blend until smooth.

Enjoy!

P.S.

If you'd like to pin this recipe

on Pinterest, it's found

right here...

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-Sophie

I think it might be time...

... For a new name! Whatdya think?

Honestly, I love my name right now, but there

seems to be a problem...

 It's French, so when people

say "Oh you have a blog? What's it called?" 

I pretend

I don't know how to pronounce it and say,

 "I'll email you the link!"

I think I'd rather have a name that I can pronounce.

I blogged about it awhile ago but didn't

really get any response... And NOW that I have more 

followers, I'm hoping to hear some of

your creative ideas! 

If you have any ideas, try to keep them

within the boundaries of creative stuff...

crafts, food, photography, etc.

I was thinking "A Foody's Findings", but 

that sounds a little to confined to food. 

Maybe? I don't know.

Let me know what you think!

Pinterest: I can only dream...

So I've been trying to eat healthier, and I've noticed 

I don't really eat enough fruit and veggies... 

However, I will very gladly eat them if they're 

in the form of a smoothie!

We just got a blender last night so I was super

excited to make a smoothie for breakfast

this morning! But when I took a sip...

It tasted WAY too healthy. lol :) 

Anyways... Hopefully it will turn out a 

little better tomorrow. I think I needed juice, berries,

or something more fruity in there, because
it basically tasted like grass. YUCK!

Anyhoo... Today's Pinterest board is...

{DRUM ROLL PLEASE!}

I can only dream...

Now... If you know me well enough

or have followed my blog for awhile,

you know I LOVE LOVE LOVE

Paris... Even though I've never actually been 

there, I'd love to before the time I die!

"Dreaming or awake, 

we perceive only 

events that have 

meaning to us."
-Jane Roberts 

A peek into Pinterest: One Day...

I came up with the idea of sharing with you guys some

of my favorite things from my Pinterest boards... 

Today, all mine are coming from this board...

And yes.... I am already planning my wedding!
But trust me, I'm not the only one. :)
Who knows when it will actually happen, but when
it does I will be prepared.

 ha ha ha :)
I already know everything that I want...
The flowers, my dress, the colors, theme, everything.
But there's one thing missing...
My prince.
:)

I thought this was cute! Gotta love the TOMS! :)

I love this idea! Very vintage...

And if you couldn't tell already, vintage is

my kinda style! 

And of course a pink dress... 

LOVE IT!

How adorable is this?!

Once again...

Vintage. :)

I love this !!!

They're super pretty and

 "fresh"

looking!

Maybe I should try it sometime...

Although I don't know if you can

get those kinds of flowers here.

This dress would be super pretty for a beach wedding...

Anyway... 

Let me know if ya'll would want to see more

posts like these... I have many more boards I'd be 

more than willing to share!}

"Drop everything now. 

Meet me in the pouring rain.

Kiss me on the sidewalk.

Take away the pain. 

'Cuz I see sparks fly

Whenever you smile."

-Taylor Swift

I feel like...

... Like no one reads my blog. 

Do you? Do you read my blog? 

Sometimes I feel like I'm writing to only myself.

Like if I post a blog I picture it floating

out onto the internet, but no one's really seeing it.

Well... 

Except for me of course. 

So I would love more feedback from you, my dear readers...

Is there something I'm writing about that DOESN'T 

really fill your interests?

Or is there something your heart desires for 

me to blog about that I'm NOT writing?

Whatever it may be, I'd love to hear from you! 

Because after all, I'm writing things for YOU to read...

So it's very important that YOU enjoy it! :)

OOOH also, I think I'm going to have

a weekly poll... Does that sound good to all of you?

Check out this week's poll at the top of 

my sidebar... It's about cookies and worth the 

two seconds it takes to vote! :)

I've made a board where I've pinned some

of my favorite recipes I've posted...

 If you're on Pinterest, be sure to check it out! 

Also, comment below if you're on there...

I'd love to take a peek at your boards! 

-Sophie 

Tuna avocado salad and 100 healthy snacks!

I found this on Pinterest too... what'dya know! ;) 

It made a super yummy, healthy, and refreshing lunch... Enjoy!

Tuna Avocado Salad: 

Romaine Lettuce

1/2 Avocado {sliced}

Cherry Tomatoes {sliced}

Canned Tuna 

Also I thought I should share this! I've been trying to eat healthier

 lately and believe it or not, Pinterest has a bunch of tips for that too! 

Click HERE for my fitness board! 

You'll find lots of tips, exercises, and healthy recipes... 

And I'm adding to it daily!

:)

100 Healthy Snacks:

from here.

1. Frozen Grapes 

2. String Cheese
3. Banana
4. Frozen Banana (peel it first, stick in the freezer overnight- it's like a yummy popsicle)
5. Low-fat Yogurt
6. Sugar-free or fat-free pudding
7. Apple dipped in Peanut Butter (or spread peanut butter on top of apple slice and top with pecans . . . so good!)
8. 100-calorie bag of popcorn
9. Applesauce
10. Raw veggies with hummus
11. Almonds
12. Apple
13. Skinny S'more (two graham crackers with one roasted marshmallow and one small square dark chocolate)
14. Smoked Beef Jerky (about 1 oz- look for low-sodium!)
15. Chocolate Milk
16. Hard Boiled Egg
17. Sunflower Seeds
18. Cottage Cheese
19. Sliced Cantelope
20. Raisins
21. Pita Bread and Hummus
22. Rice Cakes
23. Sugar-free Jello
24. Dried Fruits
25. Frozen Yoplait Whips Yogurt (these seriously taste like ice cream when they are frozen!)
26. Air-Popped Popcorn
27. Pistachios
28. Clementines (we call them Cuties or Clemmies)
29. Fruit Smoothie (or Kristen's Green Smoothie- it's actually delicious!)
30. Handful of olives
31. Pickles
32. Handful of blueberries with 2 tablespoons fat-free Cool-Whip
33. Ants on a Log (celery with peanut butter and raisins)
34. 1 cup mixed berry salad (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries) tossed with one tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice.
35. Peanut Butter and Bananas on whole wheat bread
36. Trail Mix (make your own! Throw in dried fruit, sunflower seeds, nuts, low-sugar cereals, and even the occasional piece of candy for something sweet.)
37. Orange Slices
38. Cherry Tomatoes
39. Graham Crackers
40. Small Green Salad with light dressing
41. Mango smoothie (frozen mango, mango Greek Yogurt, and a small amount of orange juice)
42. Kabobs (thread low-fat meat, low-fat cheese, pineapple and cherry tomatoes onto a stick- my kids love anything on a stick!)
43. Half of a  Cinnamon-Raisin topped with peanut butter and banana slices
44. Grilled Pineapple (throw them on the grill or a skillet on med. heat for two minutes or until golden)
45. Baked Apples (one tennis ball-sized apple, cored, filled with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and cinnamon, and baked until tender)
46. Animal Crackers
47. Strawberries dipped in fat-free Cool Whip
48. Low-fat tortilla topped with egg salad, shredded carrots and cucumber slices
49. Parfait (build your own with Greek yogurt or plain yogurt, fruit, and granola)
50. Bowl of bran flakes with 1/2 cup skim milk and berries
51. Guacamole with veggies
52. Triscuit's Thin Crisps dipped in cottage cheese or hummus
53. Cashews
54. Pretzels
55. Sun Chips (portion control! Read the serving amount on the side!)
56. Cheesy Breaded Tomatoes: Two roasted plum tomatoes sliced and topped with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
57. Sugar Snap Peas
58. Steamed Veggies (steam non-starchy vegetables in a microwave safe bag and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup pasta sauce)
59. Apricots
60. Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges
61. Any 100 calorie pack
62. Snack/Granola bar (around 150 calories or less, like Kellogg's All-Bran, Kashi TLC Trail Mix, or Fiber one Bar)
63. Baked chips (about 7-10) with salsa
64. Soy Chips
65. Protein Bar
66. Sweet Potato Fries (one light-bulb sized sweet potato sliced, tossed with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and baked at 400° for 10 minutes)
67. Wrap (I like a slice of turkey, swiss cheese, baby spinach leaves, and cranberry relish wrapped up in a tortilla)
68. Pumpkin Seeds (2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, sprayed with oil (just a spritz!) and baked at for 400° for 15 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle a tiny amount of salt on top)
69. Bean Salad
70. Broccoli Florets
71. Peaches and Cottage Cheese
72. Chopped Red Peppers (dipped in fat free ranch)
73. V8 Vegetable Juice
74. Tuna with Triscuit crackers
75. Cooked and Cubed Chicken Breast
76. Homemade Popsicles (puree watermelon, strawberries, mango, banana, etc and freeze in popsicle molds)
77. Dates with almond butter or rolled in coconut
78. Quesadilla (whole wheat (or corn) tortillas w/cheese (or not) melted in microwave - adding on tomatoes, beans, corn, olives, avocado or guacamole or whatever sounds good)
79. Watermelon
80. Cubed Apples and Cubed Cheese
81. Craisins {by themselves or with almonds}
82. Goldfish Crackers
83. Edamame
84. Cheesy Roasted Asparagus (four spears (spritzed with olive-oil spray) and topped with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, baked for 10 minutes at 400°)
85. Turkey Roll-Ups (Four slices smoked turkey rolled up and dipped in 2 teaspoons honey mustard)
86. Strawberry Salad (1 cup raw spinach with ½ cup sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon balsamic)
87. Oatmeal
88. Banana Smoothie (½ cup sliced banana, ¼ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, and a handful of ice blended until smooth)
89. Lime Sherbet (1/2 cup serving) with sliced kiwi
90. Apple Chips (dehydrated apples- they are so good!)
91. Black Beans (mix 1/4 cup black beans with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt for an added twist!)
92. Lettuce wrap (try two slices honey-baked ham with 2 teaspoons honey mustard rolled in a lettuce leaf)
93. Pecans (try five pecans roasted with 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
94. Chocolate Covered Strawberries (dip 5 strawberries in 2 squares of dark chocolate- that is still good for you, right?!)
95. Honeyed Yogurt (½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey)
96. Blackberries (so good mixed with plain yogurt)
97. Frozen Mangos
98. Tropical Juice Smoothie (¼ cup pineapple juice, orange juice, and apple juice, blended with ice)
99. Healthier Banana Bread
100. Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip with fresh fruit

CLICK HERE 

for a printer friendly version that will fit all 100 snack ideas on one page. 

Thick Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

 I made these the other day and they were DELICIOUS!
The outside is crispy and the inside's thick and chewy! YUM!!!
Chocolate chips aren't very common here, and if you DO find them,
they're about 5 american dollars for a tiny little container of them!
So I used a chopped up chocolate bar instead...
Enjoy this scrumptious recipe I found on Pinterest! :)
 WANT THE RECIPE? IT'S RIGHT HERE!