SPA WATER RECIPE: STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER AND MINT

 Drink eight glasses of water a day?!? I don't know about you, but eight glasses is such a struggle for me. I am lucky if I drink three glasses a day! I was flipping through the pages of Redbook Magazine the other night and saw this fun recipe for Spa Water. It looked so refreshing, healthy and delicious! I did some searching on Pinterest and there are so many Spa Water combos to choose from so you can flavor your water with whatever your heart desires. You can do blueberries, ginger, rosemary, thyme, sliced green apple, orange slices, sliced melon/watermelon, pomegranate rubies, fresh cherries, sliced nectarines/plums, berries, etc. Not only does it make me happy to see some color happening in my cup, but the flavor lasts all day and provides me the right kind of sugars! I have always loved the refreshing taste of freshly cut fruits in my ice cold water, it always brings me that spa feeling. Spa water is also a great idea to use for showers, parties, events etc. in a large glass dispenser. So grab a glass, pour some color into your cup... sit back and enjoy! Cheers!
Ingredients:
*1 cup of sliced strawberries *1 cup of sliced cucumbers *5 mint leaves *Water (of course!)
Directions:
Pour 6 cups of water into a pitcher. Drop in 1 cup of sliced strawberries, 1 cup of sliced cucumbers and a few mint leaves. Mix well. Place in fridge overnight and enjoy the next day!

**Little E helped in the making of this recipe**
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POTLUCK DINNER

A few weeks back before Josh and I left for California to see my Dad in the ICU, 
we got together with a group of our friends from our church for a potluck dinner.
We have all decided that we are going to try and get together at least once a month
and do these potluck dinners. It was so much fun! Everyone brought something 
different so there was a great variety of food. There was lots of smiling, laughs, good 
conversation, funny jokes, and great food! Here's to more potluck dinners with great friends!

Paola's lettuce wraps. The best I have ever had! Wow she's a great cook! I need some tips and training from her!

Randi's Thai Chicken Drumsticks. To die for! Also try her Thai Peanut Dressing too. YUMM!!

Snickers Cake. So tasty.

 

-KIMBERLY-

"Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey and share our love with friends and family. One day, each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is most important."

—Thomas S. Monson

Berry Good Smoothie Recipe

My daily breakfast....

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

*What you need*

2 cups frozen berries or fruit
2 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate (or 1/2 cup orange juice)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup yogurt
1 frozen banana
1 Tbsp. honey

Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until completely smooth.

*Optional: Add 1-2 Tbsp. of flax seeds to the blender for even more nutrition.