Testing out a new approach- some of the preliminary feedback from the reader survey suggest that some of you would prefer links to the real source, so I’m including both the pinterest links and the original source link.  I feel like it’s a bit clunky i this format, but let me know what you think!

This orange creamsicle smoothie is so tasty- just 5 ingredients and also has protein. It’s like sipping summer through a straw. Pinterest link, and direct website link.

Avocado and spinach pesto fettuccine! Full of good for you stuff, and you can use regular pasta, gluten free pasta, or one of those things that turns zucchini into pasta noodles, if you’d like. A healthy and quick weeknight supper. Pinterest link, and direct website link.

Keeping on our healthy kick for this week’s Pin Ups post, here is a protein-packed sweet potato banana bread. It’s full of healthy things, but tastes like dessert! And I’m all about things that are overtly dessert-like but secretly healthy. Pinterest link, and direct website link.

I love this idea for painting a kilim design on an inexpensive woven basket- this one is originally a rope basket, but I bet it would work equally well on a woven basket with a fairly smooth surface, as well.  Plus, you can customize the colours to work with your decor. Inexpensive baskets can be found at Target, Ikea, and all sorts of places. Pinterest link, and direct website link.

Long time readers will know that I have a soft spot for hedgehogs , and I adore this new knitting pattern for hedgehog fingerless mitts! Pinterest link, and direct Ravelry pattern page.

Have a great weekend, everyone! If you saw this instagram you’ll know I’m going to try to do a little baking with Lila this weekend… we’ll see how it goes. Anyone have fun plans?