towards the light

ok ok… i know this is normal and totally not that exciting that flowers "lean towards the light" but still please admit how caaaauuuteee these tulips are, maybe it's cause they are being so dramatic with "leaning" but the simplest things will never cease to amaze me (i hope.)

and speaking of leaning towards light…. hello spring break! 

much needed week that i already know is going to go by too fast.

but lets all enjoy it while we can, fit in some spring cleaning, get a little sun kissed, and stay calm because spring break = half way through the semester.

ps… if you're like me and you like treats and are craving something fresh and sweet.. these lemon brownies are your guy.

BakerGirl Recipe

also speaking of leaning towards the light… i loved the first presidency message this month.

the "Teaching From This Message" section nails it.

XOXO and happy spring breaking! 

pour some sugar on me!

happy valentines eve! (is that a thing?)

last night some friends came over for a little sweet party. 

all things, sugar, pink, and sweet. 

(not to mention some mad dancing skills)

And thanks to the knockoff Swig Sugar Cookie recipe, I currently am having a sugar hang over (headache included.) but oh they are worth it.

skinny mexican casserole

every now and then i realize that i probably eventually want to be a wife one day… and then i remember how my cooking skills are minimal and I have a panic attack. 

i like easy.

& that's why i'm sharing… (if you haven't already snatched this one off pinterest)

recipe here for "skinny mexican tortilla casserole" 

yum  yum  in  my  tum

bath detox

sometimes you just need a soak.

especially when you keep getting colds.

>1/3 c Epsom Salt

>1/2 c Course Sea Salt

>2 tsp Ground Ginger

>1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

pumpkin waffles and family

Tis the season for pumpkin waffles. 

YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Tummies full of fluffy yummy pumpkin waffles makes for one happy family. 

Have I mentioned I have the best family? 

Let me refresh you,

Dad: so caring, loves his family with all his heart would do anything for us

Mom: prettiest mamma in the world who works so hard for everyone around her, an amazing friend

Julia: so beautiful and strong spirited, you need her in your life

Jake: only brother but manages to survive his sisters and make everyone laugh, SUCH a stud. plus at least we have someone to watch play sports!

Alivia: the "perfect" child. She is literally a child prodigy, she can do anything. Plus she's pretty, it isn't fair.

Ava: Cutest little nugget. NEVER a dull a moment with her around.

Loving how this autumn brings everyone a little closer

You simply must click here: 

Pumpkin Waffles

breakfast

yum

YUM

yum

'Baked Oatmeal'

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon grated orange zest

1 tablespoon Chinese five spice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup walnut pieces, chopped

1 cup sliced strawberries

1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 cups milk

1 large egg

3 tablespoons butter, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ripe, sliced banana

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 375 F and generously spray inside of a 10-1/2 by 7 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

1. In a large bowl, mix together oats, sugar, baking powder, orange zest, chinese five spice, salt, half of walnuts, half of strawberries, and half of chocolate.
2. In another large bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, butter, and vanilla.
3. Add the oat mixture to prepared baking dish. Arrange the remaining strawberries, walnuts, bananas, and chocolate on top. Pour the milk mixture over everything. Gently shake the baking dish so everything is soaked.
4. Bake 35-40 minutes or until top is nicely golden brown and the milk mixture has set.
5. Remove from oven and sprinkle the top with extra brown sugar, and then place back under the broiler for 30-40 seconds.

^This was the recipe I got from pinterest.

When I made it, I left out the orange zest, chinese five spice, and chocolate.

And instead of strawberries, I used blueberries,

I replaced the chopped walnuts with almond slices.

and I added apples just for fun!

i'm sure there are endless variations of it that could be done!

All I have to say is...

 Other then one little serving, Me julia and my mom finished the ENTIRE pan in about twenty minutes...  so yummy :)