Patriotic Red White & Blue Salad

Serve up some patriotic food with this beautiful and delicious salad!

This salad is perfect for the Fourth of July holiday, or anytime!  A perfect summer salad too!

~ Red, White & Blue Salad ~

Salad greens, fresh Strawberries and Blueberries, Feta Cheese, and Walnuts
Serve with a salad dressing of your choice. We like a lite-Italian or Vinaigrette.


Wishing everyone a fun, safe and spectacular Fourth of July celebration!



~ God Bless AMERICA!...


Hello JULY

And, then it was July!

::: A new day, a new month and new beginnings...And, a patriotic welcome in our foyer.

I love this beautiful heart shaped tin flag, a Cracker Barrel find from a few years back.

It's perfect for the month of July displayed on our door.




We’ve had a beautiful first day of July. A lovely summer’s day. 



I look forward to many more ahead!...







Thrifty Centerpiece
~Styled Four Ways


I’ve truly gotten my money’s worth from this thrifty decor piece I scored last spring for a couple of dollars!  I’ve changed it with the seasons.  It’s back to the look I gave it originally last spring, except I’ve added some pretty roses.



It began as a simple candelabra that I found at a thrift store.  My original post shows how it looked when I found it and what I did to it after I got it home, pictured below.  I was so pleased with my new treasure, and the minimal price paid for it.


I enjoyed the look for Spring and right into Summer!  





A little trip to the dollar store and I had some new items to change it up for Fall!






When the holidays were approaching I used different candle holders and candles, along with some holly with berries, pine cones and red tulle bows tucked in for a new look!





Our Garden Perinnials


Sunshine and blue skies always makes me happy!

And, some of my favorite perennials in my garden.

This Privet has been blooming beautifully and so fragrantly for a couple of weeks.
I look forward to it’s white blooms every year, and it’s one of my favorite things in the Spring!
The sun was just popping up and casting a golden glow behind and to the left.


I’m happy to have this beautiful view to enjoy!





Liriope Big Blue, Liriope Variegated, and Hostas. These are easy low maintenance plants that keep on giving! And, they flower in the Summer, the Liriope blooms pretty purple-ish spikes and the Hostas tall white & lavender flowers.
In the Spring I trim the Liriope as the new foliage appears, the Hostas simply pop through the ground and look gorgeous.


My fun tip of the day!


Air Fryer Corn Tortilla Chips


Snacking happy!  I’m always looking for new ways to eat healthy, lighter or cut calories.  Snacks are important to help one stay satisfied between meals, but they can throw the balance way off if not careful!


We’ve been enjoying these guilt free Air fryer corn tortilla chips and salsa!  Two whole corn tortillas are only 100 calories, and Salsa is almost no-calorie at only about 10 calories per 2 TBSP!

These air fryer chips are so simple to prepare and so delicious!

To prepare:  I cut the whole soft corn tortillas into chips, put them in a single layer, spray lightly with olive oil spray, place them into the Air fryer and cook at 400° for approximately 8-10 minutes, then serve with some tasty salsa.



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Happy “Cinco de Mayo!”

Today we are enjoying this!  We always love my homemade Guacamole with Salsa and fresh Air Fryer Corn Tortilla Chips!



~ Happy Hour goodness today!





Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread


Mmm!...Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread.




If you’ve never had zucchini bread, this is one to start with because you won’t believe there’s zucchini in it!  And, if you already like zucchini bread, and if you like chocolate too, you’re gonna love this!
I used a recipe I found awhile back and tweaked a bit to make it my own.  The double dose of chocolate from cocoa & chocolate chips makes this taste more like cake or brownies.  It’s so delicious!





Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Ingredients:

2 large eggs
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
1 + 2/3 cups all purpose flour 
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cocoa
2 cups finely shredded zucchini, (peeled-optional) gently pressed
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Lightly grease an 8 or 9 inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, honey, oil, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa, mix well then combine with eggs and sugar mixture.  Mix until well combined. 
Stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips.    
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle walnuts on top.(optional)
Bake the bread for 65 to 75 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven, and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before removing from the pan onto a rack.
Cool completely before slicing; store well wrapped and at room temperature.



Enjoy!...



And then it was APRIL


I’ve often said “shop your home before buying new!” Well, I’m certainly practicing what I preach even more so during these unfamiliar days! Aren’t we all?!




I shopped my home for some change of scenery. I created a little something sweet and cheerful to celebrate Easter and Spring! It’s making me smile!

I hope you’re doing well and finding much to smile about!


~ Stay safe, stay healthy!
xoxo ~ Tammy


Bye-bye winter! Hello SPRING!


Hello Everyone...I hope you’re all doing well and staying healthy!
“Home” is even more precious these days, isn’t it?! Our safe spot, shelter, a place of hope shared with family.  We are all facing this covid-19 pandemic and unsure about how long we will be sheltering at home, alone together!
“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius


I’m staying busy and finding things to focus on that bring joy and peace to my mind. What better time to “shop my home” and do some redecorating?!
Oh, and it’s the last day of winter, that makes me smile! And, we are expecting temps to reach 80° tomorrow, as we welcome spring!



~ Bye-bye winter! Hello SPRING!...




Hello MARCH!

I'm so happy to say that!


It’s the month of Spring’s arrival and that makes me so very happy!
I wait all winter to welcome March and Spring!

It’s a new day and a new month, and soon it will be a new season!
***Spring is on the way!***



Happy March!




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Tammy is the design enthusiast behind the blog, Tips, Treats & Treasures, where her creativity is explored with a mixture of her artistic abilities and style through her home decorating, thrifty finds, DIY and creative craft projects, along with her family favorite recipes. She shares through her blog her ideas and helpful tips on everything she has learned over the years and much of which she is passionate about in the hope of inspiring others, with her own unique style storytelling.