Mother's Day Brunch
This Mother’s Day, why don’t you put together a brunch, invite the people you love, and celebrate the women in your life, whether they’re moms or not. You’ll be able to enjoy great company, tell entertaining stories, and eat delicious food together, which is really what Mother’s Day is all about. If you are thinking about making brunch this year, I’ve gathered some recipe ideas below to help get you started.
Mother's Day Brunch
Dutch Baby with Raspberry-Orange Coulis from Food Network
Ham and Cheese Croissants with Honey Mustard Glaze from Kitchen Sanctuary
Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Cherry Tomato Breakfast Tart from The Endless Meal
Eggs Benedict Casserole with Easy Eggs Benedict Sauce from The Cookie Rookie
Asparagus and Brie Puff Pastry with Thyme Honey from Half Baked Harvest
Savory Scones with Bacon, Cheddar, and Chives from Well Plated
Nutella Stuffed Pancakes from Delish
Chard and Gruyere Eggs in a Hole from Good Housekeeping
Don't forget to check out RC Willey's Mother's Day Gift Guide!
What are you making for your Mother's Day brunch?
Salt Block Recipes
If you haven’t tried using a Himalayan salt block, you need to get one right away! Made out of pink salt, these slabs of salt are perfect for cooking and serving food. You can find these salt blocks online or at most cooking supply stores. They flavor whatever your cooking and make pretty much anything delicious. I generally stick with using my salt block on my grill, but you can use it on your stove top as well or freeze it to serve cold foods on. Make sure you read the instructions on how to safely heat and handle your salt block, and then get ready to make something delicious! Here are three Himalayan salt block recipes you may want to try out.
Salt Block Recipes
WATERMELON FETA MINT SALAD from Rainbow Delicious
Supplies:
Salt block
Watermelon slices
Feta cheese, crumbled
Minto or basil leaves, cut chiffonade style
Pre-chill the salt block in your refrigerator for a minimum of two hours.
Place watermelon slices in an arrangement directly on the salt block. The more the watermelon is touching the salt block the saltier the watermelon will taste.
Sprinkle the feta cheese crumbles over the watermelon, and then garnish with the mint or basil leaves.
Serve and enjoy!
GRILLED HALIBUT WITH BROCCOLINI from JZ Eats
via JZ Eats
Halibut Grilled On A Himalayan Salt Block With Broccolini
Ingredients
- Himalayan salt block
- 2 halibut filets, 6 oz each
- 1 cup broccolini florets, about 1 bunch
- 1 lemon, cut into 1'' slices
- olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 tbsp Ashman House Co seafood sprinkle, or your favorite all purpose seasoning
- pepper
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
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Preheat Himalayan salt block with grill to 375
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Mix parsley, garlic, 3 tbs olive oil, pepper, and seafood sprinkle in a small bowl
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In a medium sized mixing bowl, toss broccolini with 2 tbs olive oil
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Using a silicone brush, coat all sides of the halibut with the olive oil mixture
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Place halibut and broccolini on Himalayan salt block and brush remaining olive oil mixture over broccolini. Place lemon slices over halibut.
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Cook for 8-10 minutes or until halibut flakes with a fork. Using a spatula, carefully remove fish from salt block.
SALT BLOCK SHRIMP from Gravel and Dine
via Gravel and Dine
- 8 oz jumbo tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Oil (I used a coconut vegetable oil mix)
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper powder
- Himalayan salt block
- Heat the salt block slowly in 3 – 15 minute increments increasing from low to medium to high.
- During the last 15 minutes mix the shrimp with a light drizzle of oil and garlic and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Cook directly on the hot salt block for 3 minutes each side until opaque.
- Serve immediately
Don't these look delicious? Honestly though, most of the time I just throw whatever I am cooking on top of the salt block without really looking at a recipe. It's one of those things that makes pretty much anything delicious.
Have you tried cooking on a salt block?
Kid Friendly Yards
With a kid-friendly yard, you’ll be able to feel comfortable knowing your kids are enjoying the fresh air, using their imagination, and having great adventures all in the safety of your yard. Your kids don’t need you to spend a ton of money on creating a play space. With just a little bit of thought and some effort, you’ll be able to make your yard a place your kids will never want to leave.
Kid-Friendly Yards
BUILD A SANDBOX. There’s a reason a sandbox is a classic. Kids love scooping, dumping, and digging. Throwing a few trucks, buckets, and shovels and you’ve got yourself something your kids will love to play in.
MAKE AN OUTDOOR MUD AND WATER KITCHEN. Grab an old bench or some pallets and create a space just for messy projects. Old bowls, cooking utensils, and pitchers will make this your kids' favorite place to be. The best part of it all? Even if your kids get mud everywhere you can just squirt it down with the hose and let it dry in the sun. Perfect. LINK IDEAS FROM PINTEREST
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HIDE FAIRY HOUSES. Pick up a few fairy houses or make your own and hide them in throughout your yard. You kids will love finding them and imagining what could live there. You can move the fairy house so it’s in a new place to find every once in a while, or you can add different things so there’s always something new to look at. Either way, kids will adore these tiny houses.
via Hey There Home
PUT UP AN OUTDOOR CHALKBOARD. If you have a little artist who loves to create, a chalkboard is a must. Your little one will be able to scribble and draw to her heart's content, all while keeping chalk dust outside and off your furniture. Here’s a great idea of how to make your own.
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INSTALL A PLAYHOUSE. Your child will love having a place just for themselves. Add some decorations and a few toys that only stay in the playhouse to make it even more special. While some playhouses are expensive, you can find used playhouses online if you keep your eye on it. You can also make your own or hang a sheet from branches in a tree to make a fort that comes down easily.
CREATE AN OBSTACLE COURSE. Keep your kids on their toes by making them a challenging obstacle course. Jumping from stump to stump, walking across a balance beam, or climbing a rope ladder are all different ways to keep your kids moving and their imaginations at work.
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FIND ROOM FOR A SWING SET. How fun is it to have a park in your backyard? And how convenient for you as a parent? Put up a swing set and watch how it grows with your child.
PLANT A VEGETABLE GARDEN. Give your child the responsibility of watering or weeding their own vegetable garden. Not only will it teach hard work, but it may also encourage them to eat healthier as well!
CREATE AN OUTDOOR MUSIC STATION. This may not be for everyone, but hanging pots and pans, different shaped pipes, and anything that will make noise will be something kids will gravitate towards and love.
How have you created a kid-friendly yard?
How to Recycle Electronics
Be honest. How many of you have a stash of old cell phones, broken DVD players, dead laptops, or old TVs? Rather than keeping them shoved in a closet or throwing them away, consider recycling your old electronics! Lots of parts the make up your electronics can be reused if you know how to recycle them properly. The first thing you need to do is make sure you’ve cleared all personal information from your devices. After that, there are a couple of options on how to recycle electronics. I found a great article on Consumer Reports that explains how and where to recycle electronics that I've summarized for you below!
How to Recycle Electronics
- Find a drop off location. While there are often citywide electronic recycling collection days, there are different locations that will accept your old electronics or batteries any time. Use call2recycle.org to figure out where the nearest drop off location to you in.
- If the electronic still works, donate it. Look into some different charities to see what they will and will not accept. Chances are they’ll need something you’re trying to get rid of! Here are some other places to check into as well: Dell Reconnect Program, World Computer Exchange, or eBay for Charity.
- Take it to a tech firm. There are lots of different places you can take your old electronics - some even have a cash incentive! Apple’s GiveBack program, Amazon Trade-In, and Best Buy’s recycling options are all different places to get started.
If you’re still looking for places to recycle your old electronics, check out the EPA’s website on how to recycle electronics for more ideas.
Colorful Kitchen Ideas
It seems that all white kitchens are everywhere - and for good reason! They are beautiful. However, if you like a little more color in your life an all-white kitchen might not be for you. There are lots of ways, big and small, to create a colorful kitchen. Don’t feel like you need to do a complete kitchen overhaul to get the bright, colorful kitchen you’ve been dreaming of!
Colorful Kitchens
via Bless 'Er House
For the biggest, boldest punch of color, paint your cabinets! While it does take some time, you can paint your existing cabinets whatever color you choose and give your kitchen an entirely new look.
via Coastal Living
Backsplash can make a colorful statement. There are so many interesting tiles available now that you will be sure to find something to add a splash of color in your kitchen.
via Lolly Jane
Use your kitchen table to add the color! If you have wooden chairs you don’t love, paint them a pop of color! I love this red chair, this green chair, and this yellow chair as well.
Sometimes it’s scary or hard to commit to bold colors. If that’s how you feel, simply bring in some colorful accessories. Flowers, bright bowls, or fun table runners will add the color you crave.
How have you made your kitchen more colorful?
Tiny Balconies
In college, I had a tiny balcony that I loved but never used. The idea of sitting outside in a cozy space sounds fun until you step out onto an ugly, cement balcony with dingy outdoor carpet on the floor. If you have a balcony, don’t settle for simply throwing up a camping chair! You can make your tiny balcony a haven. Check out how below!
Tiny Balconies
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You may not have room for a full table and chairs, but how about a bench? Cover the bench with cushions and pillows and you’ve got yourself somewhere you’ll want to relax.
A hammock strung between the walls of your balcony is the perfect way to kick back and relax.
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Fill your balcony with greenery and plants. You can even plant some vegetables and have a small garden right out your door.
If your balcony gets a lot of sun and is too hot to sit comfortably, install an awning or bring in an umbrella to add a little shade.
via Home My Design
String twinkle lights to create ambiance and a place you would want to hang out.
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Hide unappealing flooring with an outdoor rug.
Do you have a tiny balcony? How have you decorated it?
Green Bedrooms
Green is a color that evokes nature, tranquility, and peace. Surrounding yourself with the color green can be calming and help ease stress, so what better color to bring into your bedroom? If you’ve been itching to paint a wall or are simply looking for some green accessories to bring into your bedroom, now is the time to do it! I’ve gathered some different images of green bedrooms for inspirations below.
Green Bedrooms
via Woman and Delice
via The Girl With the Green Sofa
via Decoholic
via Home4rt
via Juniper Home
Are you having trouble knowing where to start designing in your room or home? Did you recently move to a new place and your old decor just isn't working with the new space? Are you recently living with a new person and running into a design disaster? RC Willey's trained design consultants are here to help. We have an amazing staff of interior design consultants who will help you with anything from furniture layout, color therapy, accessories, or even a whole home makeover! You're only five simple steps away from having a home that reflects your personal style and incorporates those things you love the most. Click here to get started!
RC Willey Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and I have gathered some of my favorite RC Willey products that make the perfect gift for all of the amazing moms in your life!
Vases with faux greenery: Both of these options are simplistic and neutral- so you can rest easy knowing that it’ll mesh well with mom’s home aesthetic!
- I love the way this Magnolia Home Furniture vase looks with a couple of these olive branches! Look how cute:
Image via our Instagram.
- These glass cellar bottles look beautiful filled with some cotton stems or a fig leaf stem.
Blanket ladder with throw: Blanket ladders are all the rage right now. They provided a practical way to store your blankets, while creating a cute and cozy display!
- I love these eucalyptus wood blanket ladders. Pair one of those ladders with this neutral throw blanket- and you're good to go!
Candle with matching matches: Who doesn’t love a cute matching set? These Magnolia Home Furniture tin candles are darling and they smell like a dream. What’s better? They have matching matches for each candle scent!
- "Bloom" candle and matches
- "Gather" candle and matches
- "Restore" candle and matches
- "Love" candle and matches
- "Dwell" candle and matches
- "Garden" candle and matches
Tiered tray:
Tiered trays have become increasingly popular because they are the perfect way to display some of your favorite decor items! Here is an example of one I styled for my home:
This wooden tiered tray and this distressed metal tiered tray are perfect options if you want to get the moms in your life a tiered tray of thier own!
Here are some pieces that would look great for decorating the tray!
- faux greenery
- small figurines (like this or this)
- decor orbs (like this or this)
- desk clock
- small plants (like this, this, or this)
Hopefully this little gift guide gave you some ideas and inspiration! Have a wonderful Mother’s Day, friends!
Spring Yard Clean Up
It seems that no matter how hard you prepare in the fall, there is still so much to clean up when spring comes. If you haven’t had a chance to do your spring yard clean up, now is the time! Not only will you be ready for planting flower or vegetable gardens, but you’ll also be able to enjoy your clean yard when it’s warm enough to be outside! It may not be the most enjoyable job, but following this checklist will help make sure you get everything done!
Spring Yard Clean Up
via Making Lemonade
- Clean up any debris. No matter how much you raked in the fall, chances are there are leaves gathered in the corners of your yard or on your grass. Snow and wind will have knocked pinecones, sticks, or branches down. Trash may have blown in that you will need to remove. Throw away anything that can’t be composted.
- Clean up your flower beds. Trim back your perennials and remove any annuals from last year.
- Prune your bushes and trees as needed. Remove broken or dead branches to make room for healthy new growth.
- Dewinterize your sprinklers and do a test run to make sure everything is in working condition. You’ll want to do the same with your lawnmower. Make sure everything is good to go!
- Clean your patio and pathways. Sweep and/or power spray to remove any debris or stains. If you have gravel pathways, make sure you push the gravel back to where it should be and note whether or not you need to refill the path.
- Check on your wooden fence and wooden outdoor furniture. It may need to be restained or sealed after a hard winter.
Now you’re ready to get your flower beds ready and start planting! Good luck!
Easter Treats
I'm fairly confident when I say that Easter candy is the best holiday candy! Am I right or what? I could go through a whole bag of cadbury eggs in one sitting if I let myself. Also, frozen peeps are much better than regular peeps. Just sayin'. With Easter just a little over a week away, check out these creative and fun Easter desserts!
Amee's Savory Dish via pinterest
What is your favorite Easter dessert to make?
