Terrariums. . . I mean plant holds

   TERRARIUMS!  No this is not some sort of spider cage *shudder*, true the even the word terrariums reminds me too much of word tarantula so lets call this weekend project.....plant holds...yes...they'll do nicely.

Here's what you need for your "plant hold;"

• stones-jaged ones work best
• sand
•  charcoal
• cactus soil
• succulents plants, the amount depends on the size of your container. THANKS CAPTAIN OBVIOUS 
• large bowl
• curious puppy

1. Fill your jug or glass container with your first layer-jagged stone. Since the glass container has no drainage, these rocks will provide drainage for your plants.

 2.  Your next layer is Charcoal, the ladies at the nursery said to liberally dump this in...so dump it!  The charcoal will help eliminate any musty odors. 

 3.  Aren't you glad that you live near many beaches, because the next layer is sand.  If you do get your sand from the beach, your apparently supposed to bake your sand in the oven for a bit.

(yes i bought sand)

 4.  NEXT add your cactus soil.  The soil provides great drainage, and that's what makes your succulent plants happy.

5.  Now place your design cap on and start placing your succulent plants.  A good tip is to put the biggest plant in the middle, and then balance the larger succulent by putting small plants around it.

CAUTION....Plant holds sometimes attract apparition.

 6. Add some polished rocks and HOT DAM!  its done.   I've seen these is stores for up to 250.00, but with everything, my Ter.. er ... Plant Hold cost $ 50.00

HOPE YOUR HAVING A NICE WEEKEND.

Smooth Criminal!

Just as Batman has risen this summer, so has my BLOG.

    After yesterday's inability to function because I was so tired, I thought I'd step up my push and shove relationship to coffee and try something different. I combined my morning smoothy with my morning coffee, but technically doesn't count as my one coffee a day rule...mwhahahah, take that self regulating rules.

Taken from "refresh" 

Rocket Fuel Espresso Shake. Here's what you'll need to take off....3..2...1.....

 - 1 dbl shot of espresso, or strong coffee

 - 6 oz or 3/4 Cup. vanilla Almond milk * recipe calls for soy milk, but if you concerned            about  growing soy based hormonal additions   *cough cough*, almond milk works jusssst fine.

 - 1 B-A-N-A-N-A, peeled *put of hollerback girl and continue to bang this smoothy out.

 - 1 tsp. of Maple Syrup

 - 1 shake, shake of cinnamon

- 6 ice cubes, plus one for Watson

What I did, and what the recipe tells you to do, are two different things, my way is easier

 - Throw the banana and milk together, blended it until smooth. I then added the espresso, maple syrup and cinnamon.

 I followed up with the ice cubes (this is when it goes side ways), I only have a hand blender so the ice cubes where noticeable, if you had a fancy blender it would  work better. All and all it was good and a nice kick start to the day of packing

stay cool this weekend! eat lots of ice cubes

Have a great long weekend!