Land That I Love

We'll be taking off this long weekend,

celebrating our beloved country's birthday

in the North Carolina mountains with

some of our best friends and their boys.

Incidentally, the photo above is a snapshot

of the area we'll be visiting. Jealous? :)

Here's wishing you and your family a

holiday weekend full of fun memories.

Be sure and take a moment to remember

why we're off work and grilling out.

God Bless America - Land that I Love!

See you all Tuesday!

Two GOOD Summer Recipes

We had friends over for dinner last night,

which gave me some momentum to actually

cook something other than sandwiches.

It's not too often that I try my hand at

original recipes, so I had to share!

Both of these recipes were perfect

for the HOT summer day...

crisp, fresh and not too heavy.

Click on the recipe cards for a larger

view, then print and file away!

Chicken Rigatoni Salad

Minted Fruit Salad

Mama's Summer Wish List

Thanks to Nancy at The Goat and the Kid for

the inspiration for making my OWN summer

list of must-do's. What would be on your list?

GOOD FIND: Flip Flop Exchange

I may very well be addicted to flip flops.

Despite the fact that I have the ugliest feet

(seriously, they look like they belong to a rough riding cowboy)

I simply love the freedom for my tootsies!

Do you love flip flops too?

Well, you're in luck, my friend!

Becca over at Texas Darlings is hosting the

Second Annual Bloggy Flip Flop Exchange!

In addition to swapping a pair of flops,

you have a chance to make a new friend!

Participants even are asked to send a few

items unique to their state - what fun!

So, if you dig the summer pedi style as much

as me, be sure to head over here and sign up.

I can't wait to show you what comes for me!

Have a fantastic weekend.

Come back and tell me what you did.

Wanted: Guest Bloggers

This summer, I thought it would be fun to let

you all share something GOOD with fellow

It's a Good Day readers. What do you think?

I'm looking for guest bloggers to write

posts on any of the following topics:

GOOD deals

GOOD tips

GOOD recipes

GOOD crafts

GOOD finds

GOOD: _______

If you're interested in being scheduled as

a guest blogger, please click the

"Write Me" button to the left and include

the following information:

Name.

Blog & Email Address.

Topic for Your Guest Post.

Date Preference (optional).

I'm also think it would be fun to do blog swaps

so let me know if you're interested in doing

that when you email me with your info.

Yay! I think this will be boat loads of fun.