Farm to Table BLTs

I've got the perfect summer, farm to table hostess gift.
There is nothing better than going out to your garden
and picking sun-ripened tomatoes and gorgeous leafy lettuce.
Why not give a barrel of farm fresh, BLT fun that anyone will love.

Fill a wine barrel planter from the nursery with potting soil...

then add your favorite lettuces and tomato plants...

Drop in a "Just add Bacon" note...

then a great bottle of wine, 

and the ultimate BLT gift is ready...

They will think of you every time they dig into their

crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes...

and BACON!

BLT lovers know there is nothing like savory, smokey bacon
but we have been jazzing ours up with a slightly spicy twist.

A few red pepper flakes sprinkled on sliced bacon, then baked in the oven on a rack, 

adds a touch of heat and an added tasty treat.

(Place bacon on a rack, sprinkle with red pepper flakes then onto a foil lined baking sheet. 

Bake at 450 degrees for about 10-12 minutes)

Cheers to a Summer of BLTs!

Fairy Garden Centerpiece - It's all in the Finish®

I have been compensated for this post by Collective Bias, Inc. and it's advertiser. This Fairy Garden Centerpiece and all opinions are my own. #showmetheshine #Collective Bias

Every Fairy needs a special home, 

especially when she's having a birthday party and needs a show stopping centerpiece!

Sparkling clean, shiny glassware is key for this easy, enchanting garden.

With a quick trip to Target, the craft store and nursery,

you'll have everything you need to make the fairies flutter with joy.

From the craft store I got:

 a big glass fishbowl, mini wooden house (that I stained), and fairy accessories such as

 butterflies,

 a fence, decorative rocks, etc.

From the nursery:

potting soil, moss and mini potted herbs and/or flowers

Most importantly, from Target you will need:

Finish® Quantum Max™ tablets.

Perfect for getting that glass container crystal clear.

Pour a layer of rocks in the bottom,
(for drainage) 

then top with potting soil

(I put in enough soil to measure about 2 inches high, 

depending on the size of your fishbowl and your garden plants and accessories 

- fill accordingly)

plant your moss...

and add your herbs and fairy house

 then fill in any exposed dirt with decorative rocks...

Then the real fun begins!

Accessories make all the difference.

Hang fairies from the plants...

add butterflies, fence and wand...

the sky's the limit, fairies love anything pretty and cute.

Finish® Quantum Max™is easy to find in the Target dish soap aisle 

and you can save Save 5% on NEW! Max in ONE & Quantum Max Small Size 

from March 29, 2015 to April 25, 2015 just click here

I love Target's Cartwheel App, it is such an easy way to save money!

Target and Finish® want to show you the shine.

Enter to win Target Gift Cards and other fabulous prizes 

Finish #ShineAndProtect Giveaway!

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