10% Off Lot 26 Studio - A Taste of Springn in the Kitchen

If you're like me then you're ready to see Old Man Winter leave and never return (please and thank you). I wake up every morning and look outside hoping to see flowers blooming and blossoms on the tree.

If you want to turn your kitchen or home into a Spring Haven regardless of the weather outside then tune into Lot 26 Studio!  This site hands down has some awsome products to help get you in the mood for spring or any occassion for that matter even if Old Man Winter is still lingering! 

Below are a few of my favorites right now at Lot 26 Studio:

It's like the old saying "Spring showers bring May flowers" and the Poppies wall art is the perfect depiction of that childhood statement. These colorful flowers are perfect for a living room or kitchen and will stay bloomed all year long!  I am keeping this on my list (I Love Love Love!)for when we get done with our kitchen painting!

Another reason I adore spring is the birds chirping in the trees and filling the air with music. The Birds On Branches wall decal adds the perfect color and attitude for any room, not just the kitchen! Who doesn't love the vibrant colors of the season?   Just peel and stick - Right up my alley!

I almost forgot the best part! Currently, Lot 26 Studio is offering 10% off the entire store with promo code BLOOM10. (Good through March 31, 2012) With this offer you can almost trick Old Man Winter into leaving. Happy Shopping!





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Hellmann's Parmesan Chicken

Earlier in the week, I mentioned the Hellman's Chicken Challenge and decided to finally try one of their very high rated chicken recipes.  It's about time!  We were really surprised at how good this recipe was and I was even happier at how fast it cooked up and how few ingredients were involved.  This is my new to-go to recipe for quickie dinners.

Ingredients
3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts - halved (I used 3)
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
4 tsp Italian bread crumbs

Directions
Preheat oven to 425.  Flatten chicken (for quicker baking time) if needed (I didn't) otherwise place in a baking dish.

Combine mayo and cheese and spread fairly evenly over your chicken.  Then top with your breadcrumbs.  That's IT!  Place it in the oven, uncovered until your chicken is done (20 minutes or more).  I left mine in for about 35 minutes.


Voila...it's been tested...we are fans.  Give it a whirl!

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DIY Italian Dressing

I love Gift Baskets. I was taking a peek at GourmetGiftBaskets.com and how much they have grown their selection since the last time I checked them out.  They have beer baskets, baseball baskets and even have a Barefoot Contessa Gift Basket.  A lot of these could easily be made at home with the right arranging.  I'm thinking of a great "salad" specific type basket with all types of vinaigrettes, gourmet salad toppers and things of that nature.  Oh wait...they have those too! 


Earlier this week I got an Everyday Food Magazine (budget version) in the mail and while rummaging through it I came across a quickie throw together salad recipe and thought I'd give it a whirl. Since we are not completely done with our construction/work, I'm on the lookout for very easy recipes with little ingredients to make my job easier.  This one is a keeper.

Ingredients
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp evoo
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
salt/pepper

(I doubled this recipe and used it on a whole head of torn iceberg lettuce- I like a wet salad)  

Directions
Simply whisk the ingredients together until well blended.  Serve over your favorite greens. 

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ICED MOCHA

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Thanks for the guest post by Donn Schroeder


Ever since we got cleartvbundle, I have had a little extra money in my pocket at the end of the month. By a little extra money, I mean at least thirty extra dollars a month. I had been over paying for years. It wasn’t until my sister suggested that I look into bundling that I had every thought about it. I decided that I was going to use the extra thirty bucks every month to spend on myself and not feel guilty about it. I have been splurging twice a week on my favorite coffee drink from the shop across the street. My favorite drink ( when it is warm enough) is an iced mocha made with skim milk. I know that it can’t be that good for you, because it tastes like chocolate milk, but I love it! They are just about five dollars a piece after tip and I used to feel guilty when I would buy them, even though I love them. Saving this money and considering it “fun” money makes it easier for me to really enjoy them more often!




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