**Summer Cocktails**

I came across these awesome Brocade Silver Martini Glasses from The Ivory Company and they inspired me to do a Summer Cocktail post!  While these gorgeous glasses are a little (ok, a lot!) pricey at $65 for four glasses, they are just so pretty!  I can easily picture myself sipping some yummy concoction out of one and I know just which yummy concoction I want to be sipping.  I have been a Cardamom kick lately, so of course I had to find a new Summer Cocktail that included my new favorite spice, Cardamom, and here it is...

Cardamom Pear Martini

Doesn't that sound A.MAZ.ING.?!  Here is the how you make it courtesy of Liquor.com...

• Quarter of a pear
• 1 Cardamom pod
• 2 oz Vodka (choose a higher end Vodka, you will Thank me in the a.m.)
• .33 oz Simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water)
• 1 dash Lemon bitters
• .5 oz Fresh lemon juice

In a shaker, muddle the Pear and Cardamom, add the remaining ingredients and fill with ice.  Shake, and double strain into glass and garnish with a Pear fan.

Enjoy, a glass of pure YUM!  I cannot wait to try it!  How about you?

**Tone It Up Tuesday's**

This week the gals at Tone It Up are focusing on our inner & outer thighs!  Check out their fun workout video...

Don't forget to check out the June Calendar to see what the other challenges are for each day!

Also, our favorite workout gals created an awesome playlist called  Motivational Mix on Spotify you can check out too...they really do think of everything!  

Have you been able to stay motivated?  I have been having a hard time in between moving and working extra hours which has not left me with very much free time.   But, this week I am getting back on the wagon! A big THANK YOU to Karena & Katrina for being so inspiring!! :)

Must Have Monday-SEPHORA FAVORITES Summer Crushes

Happy Monday!  Since it feels like summer is officially here I wanted to celebrate with Sephora's Favorites.  For only $45.00 you get a collection of 11 must haves for a beautiful summer that all come in a fun travel bag!  Does it get any better?  Well, as a matter of fact it does!  Don't forget to shop through your Ebates account so you can save an additional 8% Cash Back!  I would love to snag one of these up, are you going get one?

Stack Wine-Why am I just now hearing about this?

These are just about the coolest thing I have seen in awhile!  You can check out their website here...Stack Wine to see if they sell it in your area.  Unfortunately, it's not sold any where near me so I signed their petition to try to get it in a store near where I live.  How awesome would these to take along for a hike, camping or for a picnic?  Below is their tag...  Have you tried Stack Wine yet?

Thursday Thoughts

I realize I posted about Maya Angelou yesterday but I could not pass up the opportunity to share more of her for my "Thursday Thoughts" post.  I would say she accomplished her mission and then some!  Maya Angelou was a phenomenal spirit that was full of compassion & wisdom.  She was a stellar humanitarian and was extremely philanthropic and we should all strive to have similar aspirations!  Just think what our world would be like if we had a few more people like Maya Angelou...

**Deals & Steals for Father's Day** Valid 05/29/14

Deal & Steals has some great items on sale today and just in time for Father's Day!  

My personal favorite is the Corkcicle, perfect for the wine lover in all of us!!  The Corkcicle allows you to chill, aerate, and you can pour all in one single device.  Pretty cool if you ask me!

Don't forget these deals are only good for today 05/29/14 so grab them while supplies last!  You can also get this bonus deal from Omaha Steaks, Grill Time Combo, $158 value for just $39!  This offer is valid 05/29/14-05/30/14.

Maya Angelou-Rest in Peace

I can only aspire to live my life the way Maya Angelou lived hers.  She was full of grace, confidence and love and shared all of it with the world and the world was a better place with her in it.  Maya Angelou was a kindred soul and will be profoundly missed!