![Pink Glitter Cosmo](https://www.itsmechristyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pink-glitter-cosmo-1200x800.jpg)
Is this just a cosmopolitan cocktail? Yes. But, it’s a special cosmopolitan cocktail with flower ice cubes and edible glitter. Because it’s summer, let’s make it fun! A cosmo is a little tart, not too sweet vodka cocktail with cranberry juice. And, it’s pink so it’s fun. We used THIS RECIPE. Then we added flower ice cubes made in a silicone mold and edible glitter because, again, FUN! The silicone flower ice mold was picked up at our local HomeGoods store. I rounded up similar molds that would be just as fun below. Let’s make this summer all about FUN.
Last year we remodeled the back patio and deck. We poured plenty of concrete footers to make the deck...
My garden beds are right off the back patio. They are pretty to look at during the day but...
DIY GARDEN BEE BATH
06/04/2024![DIY Garden Bee Bath](https://www.itsmechristyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DIY-Garden-Bee-Bath-1200x800.jpg)
The bees are busy doing their work helping in the garden. I’m doing my best to make them feel extra welcome. We added a bee hotel, otherwise known as the Air Bee ‘n Bee, so they can get their rest after a long day’s work. Now they can quench their thirst in their own bee bath. A garden pot turned upside down is the base with a saucer placed a on top. Add clean rocks to the saucer and finish with a small amount of fresh water. The rocks give the bees a place to perch to keep from drowning. Yes, bees need water to survive. They use it to cool down, not only themselves, but also their hives. If their only option for water is a bird bath, pond or an open source of water, they risk their lives and may drown. To avoid mosquitoes breeding in the...
Did you know you can easily propagate some veggies & herbs to double your harvest? Cut off the ends...
OUTDOOR LIVING | MOSQUITO REPELLANT OPTIONS
05/30/2024![Back Patio Mosquito Repellant Options](https://www.itsmechristyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/back-patio-mosquito-repellant-options-1200x800.jpg)
I’m on a mission to avoid any and all mosquitoes while I sit on my back patio this summer. I’m armed and ready with every mosquito deterring solution I can find. I have already shared my mosquito repelling planter. With that I’ve added plenty of citronella candles. We also added an outdoor fan to help blow those suckers away…and to keep us cooler. I’ve got the essential oil options covered, too. My favorite disco ball diffuser on a battery base filled with mosquito repelling scents. My homemade essential oil bug spray. And insect repellant lotion. Get ready for a fight this summer, mosquitoes. I’ve got earth, wind, fire…and smells. I’m determined to win this war!
I bought these faux ferns when we first built the barn for greenery that wouldn’t need to be watered....
Happy Memorial Day a day late. The unofficial start of summer is here. I spent part of the holiday...
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