It's the Countdown to Christmas! And it's not Christmas without sugar cookies! Today I am sharing my absolute favorite sugar cookie recipe. This is a family recipe (of Clay's grandma!) that was passed on to me and it is THE PERFECT sugar cookie if I do say so myself. 1 cup butter (2 sticks, softened)1 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 egg1 tsp vanilla (or more! I like more!)2 1/2 cup flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cream of tarter 1/4 tsp salt Cream the butter ( I like to throw it ... View the Post
Current Favs: Healthy Snacks Edition
I, like many others, try my hardest to eat healthy snacks during the day. I cannot, repeat, CANNOT, get meal to meal without snacks. I can, but I also become angry. Hangry, as they say. No thanks.The following are a few of my current favorite health(ier) snack and meal options:1. Van's Gluten Free "Say Cheese" crackersMy sweet bf had these at his house and introduced me to them. Immediately hooked. I included this little ditty so you can see for yourself..not bad! These are SO good if you have ... View the Post
Dreams Come True: Baking Edition
Merry post Christmas! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. I certainly got in a lot of time with all of the people that I love, and that is my favorite part!While Christmas certainly is not about the "getting," I feel extra blessed this year- for several reasons.One of those reasons are a handsome (heavily bearded) guy in my life who I am particularly fond of. And I am incredibly thankful for him and all of the things that he is. And…he may or may not be ... View the Post
PSA: Arctic Zero Follow Up
Some of you may have read my PSA about my feelings on my Arctic Zero purchase. Not good. The folks over at Arctic Zero (Hi Lindsey and gang!) must have stumbled across my post, and they contacted me regarding my feelings about their product. The next thing I knew, a box showed up of all of the flavors Arctic Zero had to offer! Lindsey advised letting the ice-cream thaw out to a creamy state and then giving it a try. I have to say that I STILL haven't tried all of the 6 flavors they ... View the Post
PSA: Arctic Zero
Hey guys.I am going to make this short and sweet, a little PSA if you will.Ice cream is good. I want it every night. Actually, I would take a little ice-cream after every meal. It makes everything better.I stumbled across Arctic Zero on a health blog and thought… hmmm…. could it be? A pint of ice cream for 150 calories? Sign me up!So I purchased it (FYI - I have only seen it at Hy-Vee and Wal-Mart) and brought it home. Post supper time, when I typically start debating if I should drive through ... View the Post
Current Food Obsessions: Cookie Butter
NOTE: This is not a healthy food obsession. Maybe in moderation, but if you have had this stuff... I am not sure that moderation and Cookie Butter go in the same sentence.If you love gingersnaps, you will love Cookie Butter. If you don't love them, you may still love this. In fact, it would be weird if you didn't.You can get Cookie Butter at Trader Joe's. It is amazing. Personally, I spread it on graham crackers. Honestly though, I would eat it plain out of the jar. But that may be taking things ... View the Post