Baked Mozzarella Asparagus

This is the easiest recipes for asparagus I've ever seen. My mom taught me how to make this super simple side dish!
All you'll need is:
-tin foil
-asparagus
-shredded mozzarella cheese
-olive oil (optional)







Directions:
1. After washing asparagus, cut the ends off the bottom - no one likes that tough part.
2. Line asparagus stalks along a tin foil covered cookie sheet.
3. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese (to your liking - I like to cover most of the middle section - add a little pepper if you want a little more flavor too!)
4. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
5. For added tenderness, remove halfway through baking and brush both ends of stalks with olive oil.

6. Serve and enjoy!!

Skinny Sunrise Smoothie

This is a great smoothie to make for breakfast if you wake up feeling bloated! Pineapple juice is a natural diuretic and so it helps your body flush out any excess toxins formed in the kidneys & liver. It also contains an enzyme, bromelain, which has been said to aid digestion of proteins. Bananas are also great sources of potassium, which is great at absorbing the retained water in your body into the cells.

That being said, here's my super easy "skinny smoothie" recipe:
1 banana
6 oz pineapple juice
Ice

That's it. Blend together, adding more ice to increase thickness in consistency and you have an easy and deliciously light smoothie!

Endless Summer Green Smoothie

This is a super filling, yet still light and delicious smoothie! Perfect for a summer day (or anytime you're just dreaming of summer, like I have been all winter!)

Blend:
1 avocado
2 kiwis
2 cups pineapple juice
Ice

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany's by knkidd featuring nude pumps

Dress
modcloth.com

Dorothy Perkins nude pumps
dorothyperkins.com

Nolita
francescas.com

Plastic ring
modcloth.com

10 Minute Lamp Makeover

I bought a cheap lamp from Ross and wanted to make it look a little fancier. So I took a glue gun and added some craft pearls. This took no less than 10 minutes to do.
It's amazing how much difference a little creativity makes!

Before

After

Twine Hanging "Shelf"

I lose my remotes daily. They get lost under my bed, on my bed, on my desk, essentially anywhere a remote can get lost, I've lost it there. I live in a small apartment so I don't have a whole lot of space for furniture, so I thought about making a small hanging "shelf" since it's a lot cheaper than buying a wooden shelf.

All I used was a little tin, twine and a hot glue gun!

I glued the twine down and each time I wrapped it around I would add a line of glue for reinforcement.

In total it took about 30 minutes of patience (I mean, it's a lot of doing the exact same thing haha).




Then.... Wahlah! Finished product.

I tied ribbon on the handles to hang it and added a little line of pearl beads to add a little extra character. Now my remotes have a happy home, and I'm hoping I won't lose them (as much) anymore!

Chevron & Gold

Chevron & Gold by knkidd featuring a print dress

Chevron dress
modcloth.com

Print dress
francescas.com

Prada
$565 - flannelsfashion.com

Fantastic Sandals! Shop Navajos and More from Jack Rogers
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Cookie Crust Fruit Pizza

I have fruit and veggie pizzas on the mind. I woke up this morning craving them and have been having a jolly ole time cooking them up in the kitchen this morning.

Ingredients:

• 1 package (16-18oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 8 oz softened cream cheese
• 8 oz whip cream topping
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 4 sliced kiwi
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Slice cookie dough and arrange on greased pizza pan, overlapping edges. Press dough flat into pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and whip cream topping. When smooth, spread over cooled crust.
4. Arrange fruit around pizza crust (I use strawberries, blueberries and kiwi because they all keep really well and look pretty together)
5. In a saucepan, mix sugar, salt, corn starch, orange juice, lemon juice, vanilla extract and water. Cook and stir over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 or 2 minutes, until thickened. 
6. Once sauce has cooled a little bit, spoon over the fruit
7. Chill for two hours, then cut into pizza slices and serve.

Garden Veggie Pizza

One of our family friends used to bring this veggie pizza to my grandma's Christmas party. It was always my sister and I's favorite dish. I love it because it's so refreshing. This is an absolute great addition to any get together.

Ingredients:

• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls (2 cans if you want a thicker crust)
• 8 oz softened cream cheese  
• 1/3 mayonaise
• 1 pack of Hidden Valley Ranch "Buttermilk Recipe" salad dressing mix
• 3 cups of chopped desired toppings (tomato, broccoli, carrots, etc.)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey jack, etc.)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Unroll crescent rolls and pinch together/pat into a non stick baking pan
3. Bake 10-13 min (or until light brown)
4. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo, & 1/2 of the pack of ranch (adding more to taste)
5. Spread dressing mix across the cooled crust
6. Add desired toppings & sprinkle with cheese
7. Refrigerate 1 hour
8. Cut, serve and enjoy!

Marinated Cucumbers

This is one of my favorite quick and healthy snacks. When I was a little girl my dad used to come in from mowing the grass on a Saturday in the summertime and fix up a big bowl of marinated cucumbers. Eating them will forever remind me of carefree summer days!

Ingredients:

• 2-3 kirby cucumbers
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Peel & slice cucumbers
2. Add to bowl or jar and cover with 2 cups of apple cider vinegar
3. Sprinkle salt and pepper (I've listed the amounts I use, but it's really to taste)
4. Fill the remainder of the container with water
5. Let sit for at least 20 minutes
6. Enjoy!

Halftime Bean Dip

Superbowl Sunday has arrived!! I've been in a mood for Mexican food all day, which is a great thing.
I've been making dips all afternoon and thought I'd share one so easy that you can make it during halftime!

Ingredients:

• 1 package of taco seasoning mix
• 16 oz can of refried pinto beans
• 16 oz can of refried black beans
• 8 oz oz package of cream cheese (I use the 1/3 less fat kind), softened
• 16 oz sour cream
• salsa
• 1 chopped tomato
• 1 bunch of chopped green onions
• 6 oz can of sliced black olives
• 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 avocado (optional)

Directions:

• Mix taco seasoning, refried pinto beans, and refried black beans into a bowl (I use a little more than half from each can of beans - just to add some variety) - add to bottom of the bowl or pan.
• Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a bowl and layer on top of the bean mix.
• Spread salsa over the cream mix (I like to tuck it into the cream mix)
• Add tomato, cheddar cheese, green onions, black olives and avocado (that's the order I use, it really doesn't matter)
• Serve with chips and cheer on your favorite team!
• Happy Superbowl Sunday! 

Summer Sunset

Summer Sunset by knkidd featuring a pink pearl necklace

Dress
modcloth.com

Jon Richard pink pearl necklace
$55 - debenhams.com

Plastic earrings
modcloth.com

Nocona Old West Cowboy Boots
pfiwestern.com

I'll See You When I See You!

I'll See You When I See You! by knkidd featuring a v neck cardigan

Jack Wills vintage dress
jackwills.com

Mango v neck cardigan
mango.com

Nine west shoes
ninewest.com

Tarina Tarantino crystal jewelry
tarinatarantino.com

Ondademar
$180 - zalando.co.uk

Dooney & Bourke Flat Zip Case
dooney.com

Hanging Mason Jar Organizer

Along with being a desk organizer, it also serves as a nice little accent to a bare wall.

This is a quick and easy craft that costs less than $10 and takes less than 10 minutes to make. This also makes a perfect little homemade gift.

What you’ll need:

• 2 mason jars
• One or two different colored ribbons
• About two feet of twine
• E-6000 glue
• A cute tin about 10 in long and 3.5 in wide (I found the one pictured at Michaels) – if you’re going to hang this on a wall, make sure it has handles

Start by unscrewing the top off the mason jar and removing the lid. You can keep the band on for added character.

Next, cut a ribbon about a foot long. Put a dab of E-6000 glue on the back of the band and stick the center of the ribbon on the glue dab. This will dry in a few minutes, making it easier to tie a little bow.

Do this with both mason jars.
Now just set them on both sides of the tin.
If your tin has handles, take twine and tie it to each handle, creating an easy way to hang the organizer. This saved me a lot of desk space and also added a cute accent to my wall.

Screw a small hook or nail into the wall to hang the organizer. If you want, add a ribbon to the hook for a little added personality.

To complete the look, put a few cards, envelopes, post-its, etc. in between the mason jars and hang on the wall hook.

Now just add pens, scissors, or anything to the mason jars and you’ve got a quick and easy organizer!

Blushing Rose

Blushing rose by knkidd featuring plastic earrings

Dress
modcloth.com

Printed cardigan
$230 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Restricted shoes
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Mint handbag
chicnova.com

Lido Pearls fresh water pearl necklace
$235 - johnlewis.com

Plastic earrings
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