Beaded Belts

When I'm going casual I like to be simple and comfortable. I wear a lot of denim and a lot of plain grey and white shirts. Because my outfit is very subtle I love statement pieces. Usually when I think about statement pieces I automatically go to big sparkly necklaces or bracelets (something that grabs people's attention) but what if I am doing that first call for all that jewelry? Well that's when I put on a fancy tooled or beaded belt. It breaks up my casual outfit and it looks pretty! I love changing up the buckles too :) 

Bayou Brownies

My Beau grew up on the Bayou and he loves anything with cream cheese in it so when I found this recipe I had to try it. The first time I made these Bayou Brownies I followed the recipe and included pecans; I thought it was to die for but my Beau doesn't like nuts. This time I left them out and he loved them.

For the crust together mix 

1 cup chopped pecans 

1 egg 

1/2 cup melted butter 

Pat the mixture into a 9x13 greased pan 

Then mix together 

1lb powdered sugar

8oz softened cream cheese 

2 eggs 

Beat until smooth and pour of the crust 

Bake for 40 minutes (or until firm) in 325 degree oven.

These are so good and so easy :D

Step-By-Step Cooking

This cookbook is the best! Each recipe is broken down and Pioneer Woman shows pictures of each step to make it even easier. You can't mess these recipes up! And they taste amazing too. 

When I need to make something for someone other than myself I always go to this book because I know it will be good. 

I have tons of cookbooks but this is the only one I use. I just pre-ordered her holiday cookbook that is coming out at the end of October; I can't wait! 

Check this book out it is totally worth it! 

Overalls

I love overalls! I wear them all the time. You don't have to be working to wear them. 

I like to pair overalls with pretty white shirts to dress them up for when I'm going out. That way they are comfy and pretty too :)

Moon Pies

If you think you love Moon Pies just wait until you try this one. These crunchy peanut butter Moon Pies are almost heaven. Around here they are hard to come by so when I see them I stock up. They too good to describe you really have to try one for yourself. 

I haven't been able to find them in any market. I have only seen them in some stores in Nashville and at Cracker Barrel.

They also sell them online :) 

SO YUMMY! 

Visiting Lancaster, PA

So today I am in Lancaster,PA and I saw this cute little guy. I just had to put him on here. 

Okay let's get to the travel part of this post.

I go to the Shady Maple Market and stock up on mostly meat they have awesome fresh meats. I love these apple flavored breakfast sausage they have. If you dont have a cooler or safe way of getting meat home still check it out when youre in the area because what everyone really wants is their cream donuts. Get there early in the morning because they run out (I was too late today) :( 

But I did get some whoopie pies :)

Shady Maple also has a smorgasbord. It is huge and the food is delicious. If you can make sure you go on rib night ;)

Across from Shady Maple is a store called Goods. I love it! It is just like a Walmart type of store with outdoor goodies and kitchen appliances. But they also have some great Ariat Boots for men at good prices and they have a ton of Carhartt clothes. (I'm saving up for a nice warm jacket and a pair of turquoise Justin Boots.) 

Anyway Goods also has a great fabric section. Gotta love it. 

I love Lancaster for its shopping. Check it out if you're in the area! You won't regret going to Shady Maple for those donuts :) 

Let it Rain Let it Pour

It's a rainy day in my town and I'm wearing my "Wellies" to go shopping for a party I am planning. 

I had always wanted Hunter Boots but it wasn't until I went to college in a flood zone that I actually got a pair. 

I know they are expensive but your feet will thank you. They are so comfy and if it was a cold day I'd be wearing my Hunter Boot liners. They are super cute fleece and knit liners that fold down over the top of your boots. 

*The boots run big to fit the liners 

These are good boots and I always say it better to spend a little more money and buy it once rather than spend a little Nd have to keep buying it because it didn't hold up :)