Sunday, July 29, 2012

Bake Time: Signature Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

THIS, my friends, is my go-to recipe when I don't have a clue what to bake. I came up with this recipe back at the beginning of high school and I have yet to meet someone who doesn't like these. Even one of my high school gym teachers told me that I should market them! Hope you enjoy!

P.S. Considering this is my signature cookie, I'm leaving out some "secret" ingredients, but have no fear, it's only a few pinches of this and that :)

P.P.S. I'm in the process of making a healthier version of this recipe, too, so stay tuned!

-Krissy


Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cardamom
3 cups rolled oats
1 1/3 cups dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy. Slowly add eggs and vanilla to butter/sugar mixture. Combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add butter/sugar mixture to dry ingredients and stir well until blended. Coat cranberries lightly in flour. Add to mixture. Drop mounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment covered baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

SIDE NOTE: These cookies are sort of like snowflakes. No batch ever comes out looking like the other so don't worry if they look a bit different each time you make them! They'll still be just as delicious :)









OOTD: Sherbet Cooler

Hey everyone! It has been waaaaay too long! Sorry about that. I've been busy with IIN, PLUS if you have Frontier as your internet server you'll know that they've been having some connection issues lately. Anywho, all you need to know is that I'm back and the posts will be coming on a more regular basis! Thanks for being patient! Hope everyone had a great weekend:)

-Krissy

 





Sheer Blouse(this is actually a long high-low top that i just tucked in!): Forever 21
Shorts: J. Crew
Shoes: American Eagle (similar)
Nail Polish: Essie "bikini so teeny"



Belt: The Limited (similar)
Starfish Necklace: local boutique (similar)


"happy" Bracelet: Aerie (similar)
Leather wrap Bracelet: Good Work(s)

JUST A SIDE NOTE: I'll be doing a post on Good Work(s) bracelets and why these little beauties are so special later this week! :)


Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Anti-Stress Quote of the Day

"If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep."  -Dale Carnegie

Inspiration Quote of the Day

"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."  -Dalai Lama

OOTD: Linen Dandy



This is actually an outfit from a couple of weekends ago when I went to New Jersey for my sister's best friend's birthday. Sorry for the late outfit post (and pardon the hair)!



Bumble Bee Earrings- JCrew
White Linen Dress- Old Navy
Bracelets- Coach cuff, American Eagle pearl bracelet, American Eagle Blue Beaded Bracelet
Brown Leather Sandals- Old Navy
Nails/Toes- Essie Tangerine & A Crewed Interest


*THE DETAILS*

                         










My cat, Marley, watched us take pictures through the window haha











Sunday, May 13, 2012

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms out there! Today my sister, Alyssa, my dad, and I went to church with my grandma like we usually do every Sunday. Then, we met my aunt, uncle, cousins, and mom back at my grandma's house for a delicious lunch that consisted of chicken, lasagna, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy (my favorite!), followed by rice pudding and brownies! Something tells me this week is going to have to be a clean eating week for me haha! My sister and I gave my mom a really pretty black and white printed mug paired with a case of her favorite Tazo tea. :) What'd you guys get your moms for Mother's Day? Let me know in the comments!


          On Me: bow headband- Old Navy
starfish earrings(not visible)- JCrew
striped dress- Old Navy
watch- Ann Klein
silver bead bracelet- Ralph Lauren
pearl bracelet- American Eagle
boat shoes- Sperry Top-Sider

On my mom: side cross necklace- TJMaxx 
blouse- Gap
tank- target (the BEST tank tops ever!)
capris- Old Navy
sandals- Old Navy




Time to end this post with a photo of my mom's cat, Emmy hunting for moles from our deck! Have a great week everyone! Oh! did I mention tomorrow's my FIRST day of IIN?? I'm so excited!







Thursday, April 26, 2012

Anti-Stress Quote of the Day

"In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive."  -Lee Iacocca