Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween!! Funny how this is my first Halloween, where I don't have anything to do. No school, no job, no real responsibilities. But I have no plans for the day. I'm thinking I might make some yummy appetizers, and desserts. Doesn't that sound yummy?

Tonight hubs and I are ordering pizza. And we're looking forward to all the "Trick-or-Treaters!" We got plenty of candy. I just hope we get lots of kids. Being a Monday, I just don't know. But hubs and I enjoy handing out candy. I've had fun decorating too.

Don't these decorations look great? They're not ours. Just a picture I found on Pinterest. It will definitely inspire me....for next year! What are your plans? Anything that we should add to ours? Any recipes that you would recommend? Hope everyone has a safe and fun evening! ~Chels

Oh. My. Goodness!

It's October. How did that happen? I still feel like it's May. And that I just graduated! Life is just moving so fast! And I still don't have a job. :(

But don't get to sad. My hubs likes to tell me....turn that frown upside down. :) With all this spare time, I've been trying to be a better wife. You know, take care of my hubbys, take care of our home, do more home projects, clean, laundry, and cook. The last one....is definitely the toughest! And I hate to admit it!! What's worse, I had to take a handful of cooking classes in college. Apparently, I didn't learn a thing!! My "go-to" recipe is still the English muffin pizzas, that I learned how to make in middle school. With a salad! :)

Thank goodness for Pinterest and blogs! I'm learning a little from both. Honestly, I've been a little down lately. A "pick me up" is definitely in order! Today I decided that I was going to bake something yummy. When I found this recipe on Classy Clutter....I just about died with excitement!!

There's a cake in there. With Kit Kat's all around. Then M&Ms on top! Are. You Serious? Yes, I am! We just happened to have lots of candy. I spent about an hour in the Halloween candy aisle Friday. We also have a cake mix, and frosting in the house.

Yes, this is what I'm making in 5 minutes!! I just can't wait. With a different bow, I think this would be perfect for Halloween! Heck, I might make one for the Halloween Carnival at church. Because how can I mess this up? Candy and cake....does it get any better? ~Chels

Like Heaven!!

It's Fall. I've been ready for this glorious season....since July!! Heck ya! I'm tired of triple digit temps. And I'm ready, to just enjoy life again. :)

Along with that, comes a little laziness. Sitting outside, with my laptop. Catching up on blogs. Like one of my new favorites! Mix and Match Mama! Um, hello, where have you been all my life? Now there is even hope for me. The woman that can't cook. :) And this recipe....OMG!

I decided to bake up a batch....or 3!! This was a few nights ago. And it's still hot outside. I can't lie! Our freezer is well stocked with frozen treats!! But what my hubs did next....was life changing! He placed a scoop of brown sugar ice cream....in between 2 cookies. Life changing!! Oh, you must try this recipe out! ~Chels

Who Woulda Thought?

I was wondering around the internet today. Looking for some inspiration. I need to start decorating for Halloween. But I want to try something new this year. I got all inspired. You'd be shocked at all the good ideas in "Blogland." But it was when I wondered onto Pinterest, that I really got inspired!

Who woulda thought? Black and white. So classic. And elegant. Would it be weird if I decorated in all black and white this year? Maybe a few touches of orange. I mean, I'll really have to challenge myself. Being that most store bought stuff, is so colorful. But I thought it would be so fun! ~Chels

Just Lovely....

I don't know how I found Just Lovely Things. I don't know when I first saw these amazing headbands. But I do know, that I want one! Or 10!! However many, God wants me to have. Because they are just too gorgeous and fun!!

What do you think? Would you wear a headband like this? I especially adore these colors for Fall. Now that it's finally September, I'm dreaming of all the rich colors. If I wasn't unemployed, a recent college grad, and married....I would totally have spent the $20+ for one of these precious goodies! And I'd wear it every day!! ~Chels

Sassy Halloween Fun!!

Once in a while, I run into something that I LOVE!! Something that's a little sassy. And a whole lot of fun! Enter in this fabulous wreath. Made by Mallory. I don't just adore this wreath. I adore Classy Clutter.

I'm like 2% crafty. No lie! My friends try to help me. I'm just not there. But you know what, this bad boy and I....we've got a date! With that sassy ribbon! Hopefully, I can get a wreath made before Halloween. How fun would that be? ~Chels

Mexican Cornbread Bake

I tried out a new recipe today. Lola is always blogging about these yummy Gooseberry Patch Free Recipes. And there is a free one every week! I seen this one on Wednesday. And finally made it to the store today. To buy a few of the things I really needed to make it.

It's been really hot around here. So my hubby grilled up some chicken, I made a Mexican salad, and this yummy cornbread bake. Dinner was heaven today! A little much. But I really think you should try it out too! I will definitely be checking the free recipes from now on. ~Chels

Mexican Cornbread Bake

1 lb. ground beef
4-1/2 oz. can chopped green chiles
1 onion, chopped
2 t. Mexican seasoning
1 T. chili powder
8-oz. can Mexican-style tomato sauce
8-1/2 oz. pkg. cornbread mix

In a skillet over medium heat, brown beef and drain. Add chiles, onion, seasoning and chili powder; cook until onion is tender. Add tomato sauce and simmer. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions; pour half the batter into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Spoon beef mixture over batter; top with remaining cornbread batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cornbread is golden. Serves 4 to 6.

Much Love Illy Giveaway

Lola saves the day again! She posted about this giveaway! I mean, what woman doesn't want something from this shop? Hello! Cakies is also a cute blog! So I've learned about 2 new blogs and a cute shop! You can enter too. But hurry! You've only got about 2 hours. ~Chels

Cupcakes in a Jar

I was searching through flickr today. And I found this picture. It lead me to this blog and the recipe for these yummy goodies! Don't they look good? I'm not a baker. But I might just have to try these. It would make my Wednesday a lot better. Do you think I can get the same result from a cake mix, a container of frosting, and some Mason Jars? ~Chels

Thimbleberry I Love You!

First of all, no that is not my hand. But I was searching for a swatch of this gorgeous nail polish. And I couldn't find one. But I did find this picture through a google search. When I hit the link to the page, it didn't come up. So I can't even give credit.

I really need to start listening to my friends. Around Halloween, Lola told me about this nail polish. Mostly because I kept asking her about her nails. She always has amazing looking nails! We were in Vegas. But I never made it to a Walgreen's. Then I kind of forgot about it.

I would put it on my list. But then, I get kind of sidetracked in Walgreen's. I go to get pictures printed and I leave with $20 worth of candy and magazine. Never making it to the photo area. Or I'm going for a card, and leave with way too many sale items!

Case in point, a few weeks ago. I went to pick up a prescription. While I was waiting, I started to wonder around the cosmetics area. I was looking for some Burt's Bees lipgloss. Instead, I found Sinful Colors. And they were on a BOGO!!! I ended up buying 6! Yes, 6. For under $10!!!

This color is Thimbleberry. To be honest, it's the only one I've been wearing! It's a bright pinkish coral color. Perfect for summer. And I'm honestly in love. I don't get any chips for at least 10 days. A bonus for me! I HATE to actually polish my nails. But I LOVE the look when they're done. I probably should have bought more than one bottle of this color. Because it's the color I'll probably be wearing until the Fall. ~Chels