Go FRESH!

 

Saturday morning ritual:)

Apple pie cookie...how cute!

Check out Princess & Moose's Sister Bakery , they're busy "Keeping Austin Sweet".

Here's an easy snack or breakfast idea...

Apples with almond butter, honey and chia seeds. SO good.

I wanted to encourage you guys to check out your local farmer's markets. Not only is it a great place to get your fresh produce, it's FUN! I'm a bit of an early bird on the weekends because I want to soak up all my free time, so if you're like me, this is the perfect morning adventure. Usually, I head straight for the coffee/tea tent then my search for the tastiest breakfast begins. The free tastings are a plus...they usually include; fresh cheeses, meats, veggies, fruits/jams, kombucha and much more! Also, you are bound to encounter some live music and cute kiddos dancing...what's not to love?:)

Below are a few of the markets in the Austin area:

• Barton Creek Farmer's Market
• Sustainable Food Center (SFC) Farmer's Market
• Beecave Farmer's Market

...find more here!

I can't think of a better way to spend my Saturday morning. Let me know what you love about your farmer's market!

 

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”  ~Hippocrates

When life gives you lemons...

I'm warming up with my first DIY post (beginner friendly)! So get your crafting pants on, ladies and gentlemen. As we all know, Austin has issued a "bag ban" against single use shopping bags. Womp, womp, womp...and the eyeballs roll....Okay let's stop the pouting and embrace it! Not only does it give us the opportunity to conserve but it forces us to be proactive, responsible and less wasteful. Listen, I'm not anti-plastic bags but if this gives me an opportunity to have the cutest grocery bags...I'll take it! Lets get started.

Supplies: canvas bag, fabric paint (1 color + 1 white), foam brush, painter's tape

Tape off your bag into sections to show gradient transitions.

Begin with your solid color at the bottom of your bag.

Gradually add white paint to achieve ombré colors.

Finished product!

 This project was simple and turned out great! Don't be afraid to play with pattern and color...you will have the most unique bag at the next farmer's market! I only did the stripes on one side and I'm happy with how it turned out. Two important things to remember...

• Separate the bag with a piece of cardboard to avoid the paint bleeding through.
• Remove the painter's tape while the paint is still wet to avoid the paint sticking to the tape and peeling unevenly.

  So when life gives you lemons...make those lemons beautiful! Happy *green shopping!