Past, Present, Future

Hi friends!

There is so much to catch up on! A lot has been going on lately and it is almost time to travel to Florida! Let me update you on whats been happening...

Past...

Okay, first lets start with work. I recently decided I no longer wanted to work in the industry I was in and wanted to make a change of careers. Potentially to something in the food industry, but that is to be determined. I decided to leave my job and work on finding something that I enjoy and that is something I can do for a long time! I have been looking into different things and I have applied for a job that has some potential so we will see how that plays out! 

This past week was also my birthday! Last Friday I celebrated with my family and friends with a delicious dinner, a night out on the town and a fabulous breakfast to wrap up the big day! Check out my new room!  

Still working on the wrinkles ;-) 

Nostalgic Oatmeal Cream Pies

Can we talk about this weather we are having right now? I can't even believe how amazing it is outside. I have been at the house this week with the windows and doors wide open letting the cool, fall-like breeze blow through the house. Man, it has felt good!

Right now I am sitting in the office at home with the windows open and a light jacket on. Absolutely perfect.

I love fall weather.

So, last week as I was roaming the grocery store in the midst of the almost fall weather and I spotted the oh so nostalgic oatmeal cream pies in that long white box.

Do you guys remember those? The ones your mom used to stick in your lunch box for school? Those things were perfection. Not only was the cookie perfectly chewy and moist, but the cream was so simply sweet and sticky and the most perfect compliment to the cookies. The worst part? They were gone in about 2 seconds.

Today, I have a recipe for my very own oatmeal cream pies! They are just as chewy and moist as I remember the good ol' ones to be. Give these babies a try and take an oatmeal cream pie bus down memory lane!

Enjoy :-)

One Killer Workout

Hi friends! Happy Friday the 13th!!! Okay, besides the fact that this day is quite the superstition...FRIDAY THE 13TH??? You mean, we are practically half way through September already?!! Goodness. Slow down, September!

What are you up to this weekend?

I am heading to Lake Gaston for a quick getaway weekend with my fam. I hear we are getting a weekend full of fall temperatures?? I. can't. wait.

Lately, as you may have noticed, I haven't posted much in the way of workouts on the blog.

Don't fret! I promise I have still been busting my butt in the gym and getting in good workouts. My diet has been up and down as usual, but I am working on getting it on track and balancing new recipe creations with portion control. I have a passion for cooking and baking and creating recipes and I want that to shine through here. Working out and dieting is a big thing in my life, too, but not something I am passionate about for blogging, writing or documenting. That is the main reason there has been a change of focus. I hope you guys find it for the better! I'll continue to add working out posts and updates, but it will not be regular.

So, with all of that being said I have a pretty killer workout to share with you guys!

I started doing this workout about a month ago and I did it for 4 weeks around 3 times a week. This was created by my friend Nate who recently got his personal training certification and has been working at a studio in downtown Apex. He came up with this circuit style workout and fortunately for you, he agreed to share!

This workout will take about an hour to complete including a warm up and cool down...and you will need some equipment.

For the lunges, high kicks and duck walks we would typically do those for the length of the gym which is fairly small. I would guess about 20-25 ft long and we do them there & back.

Try and go at a fast pace with little to no rests. After the sprint take a quick "rest" by walking around the gym before starting the next cycle.

Have fun!!

Whatever your weekend holds I hope it is spectacular!

Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes

GUYS! Have you heard of Stitch Fix yet?? I am obsessed. I already had my first "fix" and am waiting for my second to arrive. Once I get my second one I am going to do a full review for you to see. In the meantime, check out their website and see what it is all about!!

I seriously can't wait to share that with you!!

Anywho check out my Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes I made this weekend. They are so cheesy and creamy it is the perfect side dish for any meal!

The Next Few Weeks...

Hi friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Mine was full of relaxing, good food, softball, yoga and mattress shopping!

I was pretty excited to go mattress shopping with the family because for my birthday (see below) I asked for a new mattress for my room. My old one was pretty worn out and needed to be replaced. We found a comfortable new one for a really good deal. So we jumped on it and I get to set it up tonight! Can't beat an early birthday present now can ya?!

Am I the only one who gets excited about mattress shopping? ha!

Anyways, I wanted to share some things that are coming up in the next few weeks. The best day of the year is fastly approaching, as is a fabulous Florida vaca.

Check out what I've got going on in the next few weeks!

Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats

Happy Labor day!! I hope you are enjoying your long weekend!

Still in need of a dessert recipe for your big Labor Day BBQ tonight? Well look no further! I have the recipe for you. Oh, and did I mention it can be ready in about 30 minutes or so? Which, of course, is perfect for you since you are in need of fast recipe to get on the table for tonight!

Not only will the kids go crazy over this one, but the adults too! These have such an amazing peanut butter note with the nice hit of chocolate on the top. The small sprinkle of salt really is the key to bringing out the best of all of these flavors. Don't forget it!

Perfect for your late Labor Day dessert, or as scary as it sounds...think Halloween! How fabulous would these be for the kiddos trick or treating in your neighborhood? Or, sneak a tray to the adult party. They really are for everyone!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and give these tasty treats a try!