Five Things

 [bike rides with my favorite]

Happy Friday! This concludes week 18 of quarantine, and the virus is ramping back up. The governor of Michigan is sick of people not taking masks seriously (wear the mask!), so she mandated that if you are at a large outdoor gathering or indoors (grocery store, bank, any indoor space) that you have to wear a mask to get in. Employees have to physically be outside of stores now to send people away if they are not wearing a mask. I feel bad for the employees that are getting disrespected because some people are just plain nasty.

As for my week, it was filled with a lot of baking, jam and pickle making, artwork, and mini-adventures with Jack. Jack and I hope you have a wonderful weekend and are able to get out and explore.

 [new favorite: Naan bread with fresh mozzarella, peaches, and basil]
 [cooling off with a creamsicle]
 [did my first acrylic pour]

[cupcake delivery boy]

The Best Peach Ice Cream

 It may not be peach season here in Michigan yet, but The Peach Truck was just in town and I had an overabundance of Georgia peaches. After trying peaches from The Peach Truck, I knew these perfect peaches would need to get turned into homemade fresh peach ice cream. Not only is this the best peach ice cream recipe, but it is so easy to make! This recipe has no eggs, and I even share the secret for easily removing the skins from the peaches. Whip up a batch of peach ice cream for the sweetest summer ever.


The Best Peach Ice Cream
Ingredients
1-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup half and half
1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean extract
dash of salt
2 cups fresh peach puree (about 4 average-sized peaches)

Directions
1. Prepare your ice cream maker for use.
2. Cut an X in the bottom of each peach.
3. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
4. Add your peaches, and boil for about 45 seconds.
5. Remove peaches from boiling water and place immediately into ice water.
6. After a few seconds, the peach skins will easily rub off.
7. Slice the skinless peaches and remove the pit.
8. Puree the peaches in a blender.
9. Whisk all ingredients together (sugar, heavy cream, half and half, vanilla, salt, and peach puree).
10. Pour into your ice cream maker.
11. Freeze according to the manufacturer\’s instructions.
12. Once the peach ice cream is firmed up (like soft-serve), enjoy or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours to get it to harden up.
13. Enjoy!

Hallmark Christmas Movies 2020 Lineup

 

We could all use a little cheer right now, and if there is anything that could bring us that cheer it is knowing that there will be new Hallmark Christmas movies coming our way beginning Friday, October 23! Hallmark Channel is currently in the middle of their Christmas in July programming – which I typically avoid but am addicted to this year. Hallmark Channel recently announced that they will release 40, yes you read that right! Hallmark Channel is releasing 40 all-new Christmas movies this holiday season. 
Today I am sharing everything you need to know about Hallmark\’s 2020 Countdown to Christmas movie lineup. 

Hallmark Channel\’s \”Countdown to Christmas\” and Hallmark Movie & Mysteries \”Miracles of Christmas\” are both scheduled to kick off on Friday, October 23. This year you can tune into the Hallmark Channel and catch 23 all-new original films. Don\’t forget about Hallmark Movies & Mysteries where you will find an addition 17 all-new original films. Between Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, you will get 40 all-new original films in total! 

While the official schedule of shows has not been released yet, here is a peek at what you can expect this holiday season from Hallmark Channel. 
Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas 2020 Lineup

A Royal Holiday
Stars: Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit, Krystal Joy Brown
Jingle Bell Bride
Stars: Julie Gonzalo, Ronnie Rowe
A Christmas Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Stars: Rochelle Aytes and Mark Taylor
If I Only Had Christmas
Stars: Candace Cameron Bure
Definitely will be checking this one out as I love Candace Cameron Bure in Hallmark Movies. 
Deliver by Christmas
Stars: Alvina August and Eion Bailey
On the 12th Date of Christmas
Stars: Mallory Jansen and Tyler Hynes
Christmas Waltz
Stars: Lacey Chabert
Lacey Chabert is my favorite Hallmark actress so you can bet I\’ll be watching Christmas Waltz.
Christmas in Vienna
Stars: Sarah Drew, Brennan Elliott
Christmas in Evergreen 4
Stars: Rukiya Bernard, Holly Robinson Peete
Cross Country Christmas
Stars: Rachael Leigh Cook
Ever since She\’s All That I have been a fan of Rachael Leigh Cook, so I\’m definitely excited for Cross Country Christmas.
Christmas Carnival
Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley
When Calls the Heart Christmas 2020
Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, Paul Greene, Andrea Brooks, Martin Cummins

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Miracles of Christmas 2020 Lineup
Christmas Tree Lane
Stars: Alicia Witt, Andrew Walker
A movie with Alicia Witt and Andrew Walker? Sign me up for this one! 
Holly & Ivy
Stars: Janel Parrish, Jeremy Jordan, Marisol Nichols
The Christmas Bow
Stars: Lucia Micarelli, Michael Rady
Definitely a big fan of Michael Rady, so I will be adding The Christmas Bow to my list
Cranberry Christmas
Stars: Nikki DeLoach, Benjamin Ayres
Love Nikki DeLoach, so I am really excited about Cranberry Christmas!

Christmas Doctor
Stars: Holly Robinson Peete
When it comes to Hallmark Movies there are some actors and actresses that I absolutely love and always go out of my way to stop and watch their movies. With that being said, there are also some that I am not a fan of. Since this isn\’t all the movies for the season, I am hoping some more Hallmark celebrities that I love will popup in other movies and that my favorites will be in at least one other movie – I mean I don\’t know how they expect me to only do Christmas movies with one Lacey and one Alicia Witt movie! Which movie(s) are you most excited to watch on the Hallmark Channel.

#CampDreamWorks Welcomes Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

Get ready campers! DreamWorks Animation has three days of fun for you. Learn how to draw Mutes on Wednesday, take part in a Live Kipo dance party with your friends on Friday and Sunday join Raddish live on Facebook when they make a Wonderbeast cheeseball recipe (so excited for this). I hope you and your #CampDreamWorks little campers are having a great week!

In case you missed it, DreamWorks Animation wants to make sure your little ones have the best summer ever despite everything going on. That\’s why they released #CampDreamWorks.

This is one summer camp your kids won\’t want to miss out on! http://camp.dreamworks.com 

MI Great Journey: Virtual Trek Around Michigan

2020 has brought us a new normal, and currently that new normal has many of us staying in-state instead of traveling out of state. As someone who loves races and adventures, I was excited to discover MI Great Journey.

What is MI Great Journey?
MI Great Journey is all about you thriving while you engage with various wonders around Michigan. MI Great Journey has mapped out seven journeys to help you set a goal and stay focused.

Registration is now open
Registration is in full swing and you have until August 31 to complete your trek. Sunday, July 19 before midnight is your last chance to register to trek around Michigan and receive an awesome tee as well as a finisher sticker. $2 of every registration will be donated to help with flood relief in Midland, Michigan.

Registration is $25 and includes your MI Great Journey inspired T-shirt* to wear with pride as you “Virtually Trek Across Michigan”. 🤯

How do you trek around Michigan?
Run it. Walk it. Bike it. Blade it. Board it. Whatever you want just to have fun and stay active this summer.

I registered, did you? Join me on this fun trek around Michigan. I can\’t wait to trek with you!