They were a hit, to say the least.

This recipe is so simple! And the result – complete with a graham cracker crust and ooey-gooey filling – is almost too delicious for words. (Just [...]]]> The other night we had our church connect group at my apartment, and I baked these Magic Cookie Bars (sans the dates) for everyone.

They were a hit, to say the least.

This recipe is so simple! And the result – complete with a graham cracker crust and ooey-gooey filling – is almost too delicious for words. (Just make sure to bake it well ahead of serving so it has time to set before cutting.)

I guess the point of this post is just…make these.

Beanie baby with a boxer.

See? I’m a [...]]]> I guess I do sorta have a type.

Beanie baby with a boxer.

See? I’m a simple gal…

The beach. Any beach. I know I should focus on the present, but… …four months and counting.

If you could be anywhere today, where would [...]]]> Today….it’s here.

sources: {one, two}

The beach. Any beach. I know I should focus on the present, but…
…four months and counting.

If you could be anywhere today, where would you be?

(yes – “baby batch” is in fact a technical term.)

This recipe can easily be doubled, which, I’ll probably do next time. But for now…

adapted from Dreena’s Super-Charge [...]]]> Since I can’t remember the last time I baked from scratch, I decided that should probably ease into it. So yesterday I made a baby batch of just 4 cookies.

(yes – “baby batch” is in fact a technical term.)

This recipe can easily be doubled, which, I’ll probably do next time. But for now…

adapted from Dreena’s Super-Charge Me Cookies

ingredients:

• 1/2 cup regular oats
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup smooth almond butter (peanut butter would work too)
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-sized bowl combine oats, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl whisk together the almond butter, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla. Add wet mixture to dry and combine – you’ll probably have to get your fingers in there because the dough is pretty thick/crumbly. Form the dough into 4-6 tightly packed balls, then flatten them and place on greased baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack for at least 10 minutes.

I made four (large-ish) cookies, but you could easily squeeze out one or two more – especially because these are pretty filling. They’ve also got a great sweet and salty flavor going on, and – since there’s oats in them – can easily pass for your “healthy” breakfast. You’re welcome.

“OMG that SO sh*t girls say!” is in fact the new sh*t girls say.

Don’t carry your MetroCard in the same pocket as your phone.

Le Baron. I like.

I have a newfound obsession with headscarves.

Take delight in the Lord, and he [...]]]> Friday night plans may come and go, but you can always rely on the dollar menu.

“OMG that SO sh*t girls say!” is in fact the new sh*t girls say.

Don’t carry your MetroCard in the same pocket as your phone.

Le Baron. I like.

I have a newfound obsession with headscarves.

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

I’m back in the baking game.

…but going grocery shopping on Super Bowl Sunday is a really dumb decision.

What did you learn this weekend?

{one, two, three, four, five, [...]]]>

{one, two, three, four, five, six, seven}

The guy’s friend that’s coming (for your friend) who looks like Chace Crawford does not actually exist.

Guys have the upper hand.

Guys have the upper hand because most girls don’t expect as much as they probably should.

For the most part, 35 is the new 25.

Guys wanting sugar mamas seems to be the new girls wanting sugar [...]]]> Namedropping. Just…don’t.

The guy’s friend that’s coming (for your friend) who looks like Chace Crawford does not actually exist.

Guys have the upper hand.

Guys have the upper hand because most girls don’t expect as much as they probably should.

For the most part, 35 is the new 25.

Guys wanting sugar mamas seems to be the new girls wanting sugar daddies.

You can tell a lot about a guy by his shoes. Not everything…but a lot.

Girls – stop complaining that there are “no good guys.” There are.

Grocery stores, cafes, church, and the subway. Utilize them.

Guys know how to use the flirting accessory too, i.e. the beanie, scruff, and most notably – “just leaving the office at 12am.”

Sometimes…most of the time…it’s all about timing.

…more to come.

{sources: one, two}

What are some of your lessons from dating?

diners.

baby clips.

autumn.

self explanatory.

cake stands.

  picnics.

everything about this.

…what [...]]]> bows.

diners.

baby clips.

autumn.

self explanatory.

cake stands.

  picnics.

everything about this.

{sources: one, two, three, four, five, six}

…what are yours?