Summer Fashion Ideas

I love fashion and coming into summer gets me so excited because I can pull out my much loved summer dresses and sandals. I feel like I can play around with my clothes and be so much more creative when its warm out. I find with being a mother now, I often will look in my closet for the outfit that is comfy, easy to chase a 15 month old around in, stain resistant(or aleast last me till noon) and of course mummy cute.

I love New Zealand fashion, I feel like in Canada we are a few steps behind. BUT I am excited to see some new styles making its way to our stores here in Saskatoon.  I still feel like I am playing it risky when I sport these funky fashions,  because most Canadians are still stuck in their short shorts, bunnyhugs, and skate shoes. But we are getting there, I just think maybe my risk taking might inspire someone else to step out and try something new. 

Fashions change so quickly that is why I like to make the most of what is out each year, just means lots of dumps to Plato's Closet to get out with the old and in with the new. 

Its so fun being woman, (I know most men reading this blog will be shaking there heads). 

Little advice for married women out there, to every 3 things you buy= 1 thing for husband. Then all will be happy!! 

Check out a few of my favourites for this summer... 

Shorts with button up shirt tucked in with cute little belt

Cute Jean Jacket to put overtop summer dress's

Shorts romper ( super comfy)

Cute Summer Dresses

Funky Sandals

Off the shoulder shirt

Adds a splash of color and effortless- lots and lots.

Buffalo Chicken Fingers Recipe

When we go out to eat and it is cheap wing night, Dave will always order the Buffalo Chicken wings with a side of Ranch dipping sauce. They are his favourite Canadian meal, so I took the liberty of finding a good Buffalo Chicken Fingers recipe. I have tried a few, but this one I felt knocked his socks off. We had them in whole wheat wraps, with cheese, lettuce, tomato and ranch sauce. YUM!

Heres the recipe, super easy and delish!

ngredients

1/4 cup hot sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato catsup
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
1 1/2 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned or plain and 1 1/2 tsp paprika

Vegetable oil cooking spray

Method

Stir together hot sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, and catsup in a wide, shallow dish to make a marinade. Add chicken, turn to coat, cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes, or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove chicken from marinade and gently press it into the bread crumbs and paprika, rolling well to evenly coat chicken all over. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil and arrange chicken on top, being careful not to overlap them. Spray chicken all over with vegetable oil and bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.

Sweet Sweet Sunshine

FINALLY... after a long cold, random, snowy winter we are coming out of hibernation and into beautiful sunshine. Something my body has been craving for the last 6 months, but thank goodness for Vitamin D pills which I call my happy pills for the winter.  I can't get enough of this sun, I am excited to wake up every morning and open my blinds and feel the warmth. I am finally able to meet all my neighbours now as everyone is out and about nurturing their yards, and walking dogs. I feel like my soul has come alive again..  thank you Mr.Sun.

I can't keep Eva inside anymore, the girl would live outside if she could. Eating sticks and leaves whenever she got hungry. Walking up every driveway or footpath she could find and waving at every person that walks by. I am so glad she loves it tho, because I can't wait to go on little exploring adventures together, and collecting items to then go home and make crafts with! This might be the first summer where I can actually see my tan reach its full potential. (fingers crossed)

We just went for our first bike ride ever as a family last weekend, Eva was strapped in on the back of Daddy's bike hanging on for dear life. She loved every moment of it tho, waving at people as we biked on past. I think once she starts talking we won't be getting anywhere to fast, she is going to be our Miss. Social.

I am trying to get creative on how I can keep Eva happy by getting outside everyday but also getting things I need to get done. Last week we walked to the grocery store in the stroller, got groceries and walked back. We made it back right before it started to rain, but what a beautiful and successful grocery shop that was. She was happy as and I was fully stocked up for the week!! 

Two birds with one stone... cha ching! 

I am cherishing every moment of being home with my little munchkin. I know that with 4 words, "wanna go out outside?" she will drop whatever she is doing and run to the door and start banging. I can't wait for the memories yet to be built this first active summer we have together.