A Summer Sangria

As one of my goals for July, I wanted to make some sangria and enjoy it on our back porch. Yes, I wanted to make something good and relax. All I really did was just throw a punch of stuff into a pitcher and let it sit there for a day or so and then: perfection. 

The recipe I created is as follows: (Feel free to toss in really any type of fruit that you want) 

1 Bottle of Barefoot Shiraz Wine

3 Shots of Brandy (I had some cheap stuff from when I made sangria for a friend's bridal shower) 

1 can of ginger ale

2 peaches

1 package of blackberries

I know some people also add sugar to this combination, but I felt that there was more than enough sugar in this already. 

Combine all ingredients into a pitcher, cover, and let it stew in the fridge for a while. Pour. Enjoy. 

Easy as that. Now I can cross that off my July list for sure. I'm actually sipping some as we speak. 

A side note: Tomorrow I turn 26 years old. It's crazy. That feels a lot older than 25. I'm that much closer to 30. Weird. But, I have been creating my 27 Things Before 27 for quite a while now. I'm excited to share it with you. 

Goals for July

June. Good ol' June. I didn't accomplish nearly half of my goals for that month. Life was busy. Crazy busy. It was full of shows and anniversary celebrations. I was sick for half of it because I've been breathing in smoke from all of the fires in Colorado. I still have a pesky cough that just doesn't want to go away. I was a bad blogger. I did drink a lot of tea and read some, but that was about it. 

But, alas, here we find ourselves in July! The fourth of July is upon us. Usually once that hits, the summer flies by in the blink of an eye and I beginning preparing for fall (My favorite season of all!) I'm ready for fall already. Cooler weather is probably my main desire. That and boots, scarves, lattes, and preparing for the holidays. My favorite. I even want to try and start shopping for Christmas now. (Yes, I am striving to be one of those crazies.) 

Until that time though, I will continue to sweat like a crazy women in our un-airconditioned home and pray that it cools down long enough for us to sit in our house for a while every evening. I need some good BBQ's on the back porch. Some wine. A good book. July is promising. 

Work through this book with my man. We need it. 

Find a killer sangria recipe and enjoy it on our back porch. 

I've been brainstorming meal planning for the two us. I would like to expand upon that endeavor. Dinners together sound wonderful. 

Write my new 27 before 27 list. My birthday will be here before I know it. 

Go thrifting. I'm on the hunt for some maxi dresses/skirts.