Ebelskiver Love

I have a new minor obsession, ebelskivers! They've become our latest weekend breakfast treat and they also make an awesome late night snack!

William-Sonoma sells an amazing pan & box mix to make these little gems but I recently discovered Trader Joes sells them pre-made in the freezer section. Just throw them in the microwave for a few seconds and Oh. My. Goodness.

Don't live near a Trader Joes? My condolences, you might consider moving... just sayin'!

There are a variety of ways to eat them. We sprinkle ours with powdered sugar and top them with homemade jams & jellies. We also serve them with warm chocolate sauce & fresh whipped cream...Heaven!

To avoid slipping into a chocolate & carb coma, I also serve some yummy fresh fruit.

And no breakfast would be complete without bacon. But as to not to feel completely guilty of eating a dozen balls, this time I opted for turkey bacon. Delish!

Have you ever tried Ebelskivers? How do you eat them?

DIY Bakers Twine

Are you hooked on Bakers Twine? I love that it gives whatever project it touches a funky, retro look. I was so excited when I stumbled across a video from UKMaryanne on how to make it yourself! So I decided to give it a try...

What you'll need:

• white crochet thread #10 ($3 for 400 yards)
• markers
• ruler
• painters tape

Wrap the thread around the ruler. Slide it all together so there are no gaps, but make sure they don't overlap.

Take your marker and draw 3 lines on the front. You'll need to make sure the ink saturates the thread, so I went over it a couple times. Next turn the ruler over & do the same thing to the back. Remove the thread & hang it to dry. I gave it about 10 minutes before I started working with it.

So quick, simple & cute!

Not exactly the real thing, but much cheaper & I love being able to create any color at my fingertips and in just a few minutes.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Are you participating in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library? I recently discovered this awesome book program & wanted to share the details! If you have a child 5 years or under, then they may be eligible to get a free book in the mail every month. Yahoo! All you need to do is go HERE, type in your zip code and see if there is a sponsor in your area. If so, you'll be able to register your child and start receiving free books. It's that simple!

My little girl loves getting her new book each month! Her face lights up when she checks the mailbox & we sit down right away & read the book cover to cover! Check it out!

Oh, The Places You'll Go...

As my little gals wraps up her first week in Pre-K, it got me thinking of a fun yearly tradition I'm going to start for her.

I purchased a copy of "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss. At the end of each school year, I'll have each of her teachers sign the book with a personal note to her. Then when she graduates from high school, I'll present the book to her. It'll be so fun to look back & reminisce over each grade level.

I think it's also a super cute gift idea for a baby shower, new mom, first birthday, etc. Be sure to include a little note explaining the tradition.

Morning Routine Cards

The new school year is here and morning battles of getting ready have already begun! The whining (hers) and tears (mine) have made me one stressed out momma! So I'm hoping these fun & colorful morning routine cards from Living Locurto will help get us back on track & instilling great habits! Just download, print & display!

Get the BOYS version here!

Get the GIRLS version here!

Teeniest Tiniest Ice Cream Cone

We go crazy for ice cream during the warm summer months and make it a date to have a "sweet treat" a few times a week! Now you can treat yourself without any of the guilt with these teeny-tiny ice cream cones!

Want to know our secret to these little guys?

They are chocolate peanut butter Bugles!

Just grab a bag along with your favorite ice cream & enjoy!

Kids love them!

Adults love them!

Just one itty bitty serving (we won't tell if you have 2 or 3 or 6)!

Less mess and less waste!

Sounds like a winner to me :)

Back To School Printables

The first day of school is right around the corner & I want to start a fun tradition of capturing that very special day!

I Heart Nap Time created this cute set of school printable posters. Just download, print, and take a photo of your kids first day of school! Woohoo!

Get the free printables HERE!