Summer Road Trip Play List

My BFF and I both found ourselves single this summer and instead of searching for “love” we decided to embark on epic summer adventures. We also create a super versatile mix filled with different genres and decades to keep things interesting and I just had to share it with you.

Jo Dee Messina – Heads Carolina, Tails California
A$AP Rocky | Wild For The Night
Fifth Harmony | Worth It
Taylor Swift | Bad Blood
Pat Benatar | Love Is A Battlefield
Fetty Wap | Trap Queen
Canaan Smith | Love You Like That
Journey | Don’t Stop Believing
Cole Swindell | Let Me See Ya Girl
Natasha Bedingfield | Pocketful of Sunshine
Kelly Clarkson | Heartbeat Song
Tracy Chapman | Fast Car
Blake Shelton | Sangria
Gin Blossoms | Follow You Down

10 Lessons Guys Learn From A Girl Who Loves Her Dog

Guys should know that they’ve hit the jackpot when they date a girl that loves her dog. She’s energetic, friendly, loyal and playful just like her furry counterpart. However they may realize they have some four-pawed competition for ruv.
1. She often shares her bed with someone else. 
2. She will tell you she has a child or she has to get home to her “baby”
3. Guys don’t just have the parents to impress, but the pup as well
4. Someone else is always on her mind
5. He realizes you pack more for your dog than yourself.
6. “Family” photos always include the pup
7. There’s always a third wheel for movie night
8. Recipes tend to be dog friendly
9. He needs to realize he will always have an extra house guest
10. He will never have full cuddle custody

25 Fun Summer Date Ideas

Take advantage of the warmer temperatures by taking dates outside. So grab your summer fling and try these outdoor date ideas.

1. Play bocce ball
2. Ride a ferris wheel
3. Go mini golfing
4. Check out an outdoor movie
5. Hit the river and paddle board
6. Ride in a hot air balloon
7. Go on a spontaneous road trip
8. Get some gelato or ice cream
9. Bring out the competition with go karts
10. Stargaze
11. Go to the zoo
12. Catch the sunset
13. Visit an amusement park
14. Sign up for a mud run
15.  Hit some balls at the batting cages
16. Have a candlelight game night in the backyard
17.  Hit up an outdoor concert
18.  Zipline
19. Go paint balling or shooting
20. Plan a picnic in the park
21. Hit the trails for a two-track bike ride
22. Root on your favorite team
23. Watch the sunrise
24.  Act like a tourist around the city
25.  Buy cheap kids kites and go fly them

Hot Sweet Potato and Kale Salad

One of my friends moved in with me for the past month. She\’s vegan so a lot of the meals we cooked together followed the vegan lifestyle. One of my favorite dishes was this hot sweet potato and kale salad so I had to share it with you.

Hot Sweet Potato and Kale Salad
Ingredients:
Oil or Butter (we used Earth Balance)
Onion
2 Sweet Potatoes
1 pack mushrooms
1 bunch of kale
Cajun spice
Garlic powderHoney

Directions
1. Sauté onions and garlic in a pan with oil or butter.
2. Partially cook two sweet potatoes in the microwave.
3. Remove the veins from the kale and wash.
4. Add mushrooms to pan with sauteed onions.
5. After mushrooms has cooked about 5-7 minutes add kale with a little bit of Cajun seasoning and garlic powder.
6. Dice sweet potato and add to pan.
7. Add a small amount of raw honey to offset the heat.
8. Enjoy.

SUPing

 
Recently I went paddle boarding (SUPing) for the first time and absolutely LOVED it. You would not believe what an incredible workout it is.  My core and arms were burning for days. Have you ever gone SUPing?