Favorite Finds: Weekend Wisdom

all pictures seen on my “Words of Wisdom” Pinterest board

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Question:  What’s your #1 rule in life?

Question:  Pancakes should be smothered in…  Butter?  Peanut butter?  Syrup?  

— Allison

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Favorite Finds 12.22.12 // Cookie Coma

Holy sweetness, I think I’ve been in a sugar coma since 9AM :P   Not from breakfast…

a pear, cranberry eggs, & toast slathered with peanut butter + apple butter

But from cookies, lots and lots of cookies.

double chocolate cookies rolled in shredded coconut or slivered almonds

peanut butter cookies with Kisses

Our apartment smells like chocolate and peanut butter, pure sugar, it’s heavenly and I love it- I wish I could bottle it up and save it for later, that would be magical.  Ryan and I did a quality check to be sure the cookies were crisp around the edges and soft in the center and they definitely got the stamp of approval.  I think Ryan said it best, “these are REALLY good, like REALLY good!” I hope all of the recipients agree!

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Links Above: My Pinterest Boards // Links Below: Picture Source

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Good Food25 Creative Christmas Appetizers by Living Locurto

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My StyleChristmas Red Sweater

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Sweet TreatsPeppermint Crunch Puppy Chow by Sally’s Baking Addiction

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EventsChristmas Party Table

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Health & Wellness12 Days of Christmas Workout by Skinny Sometimes

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Words of WisdomThree Wise Women

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CutiesReindeer Pups

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For the HomeKids in Front of the Tree

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Places to GoWinter Road

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FlowersCozy, Rustic, Christmas Wedding

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Laughing Out Loud:  Santa’s Got Enough Reindeer

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DIY ProjectsTacky Christmas Tree Sweater

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Education & LearningHoliday Blossoms

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Wedding AttireChristmas Wedding

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Looking Ahead to BabyReindeer Baby

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Tomorrow I’ll be sharing about the stars in my life and hosting a festive holiday *giveaway*!  I was hoping to squeeze it all into today’s post it would have been miles long…  Too long!

This Weekend…  #elf4Health 12/22-23 Day 27-28:  Going to a holiday party? Have a healthy snack before you go, choose water, and split dessert!  We don’t have any holiday parties on the calendar this weekend, had a few earlier this month and a couple next weekend, but I’m making sure to drink plenty of water and to share my cookies!

Question:  Do you prefer running outside or inside on the treadmill?  Call me a pansy, but I postponed today’s 6 mile run until tomorrow because it’s bitter and windy and tomorrow’s forecast looks much better.  Today I opted for an hour on the elliptical…

Question:  What’s your favorite chocolate combo?  Chocolate + peanut butter?  Chocolate + coconut?  Chocolate + peppermint?  Chocolate + berries?

— Allison

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Favorite Finds 12.14.12 // Yeehaw Y’all

We’re traveling to Texas today, yeehaw!  I could not be more excited to join one of my best girlfriends on such a special weekend.  Speaking from recent experience, having the opportunity to marry the love of your life is absolutely amazing and it’s an unforgettable day

Ryan and I woke up at 4AM because just like all you college students who are procrastinating studying for your finals, we procrastinated packing.  Somethings never change…  Once we were packed and showered we swung by Starbucks for some fuel and hit the road.  Surprisingly, we hardly hit any traffic and made it to the airport in great time #winning, only to arrive at our gate and find out that our flight has been delayed #losing.  Boo.

But the delay has given me some time to grab *another* coffee, blog, scope out the terminal shops [count: 2], and grab us Potbelly sandwiches for the flight since we won’t land until 2:30ish.

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day with bridesmaid commitments starting in the morning and fun wedding festivities throughout the evening sooo I may or may not open my computer.  Time will tell!  If I don’t, I hope y’all have a fabulous Friday and a wonderful weekend :)

*Edited to add: I wrote this post yesterday at the airport but had to pause to board the plane.  When we got to Texas we switched right into party mode and had a blast at the rehearsal!  This morning Ryan and I walked to breakfast and are relaxing for a bit before the prepping and primping begin.*

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Links Above: My Pinterest Boards // Links Below: Picture Source

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Good FoodQuinoa Baked Eggs by Fit Foodie Finds

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My StyleHair Bow

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Sweet TreatsHealth(ier) Chocolate Chunk Molasses Gingerbread Cookies by Running to the Kitchen

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EventsFairy Tale Cafe Lights

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Health & Wellness20 Healthy Reminders

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Words of WisdomBlessed

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CutiesComeee Onnn Momma Dog

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For the HomeFood, Family, & Love Kitchen Sign

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Places to GoHamilton Pool in Austin, Texas

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FlowersGlowing Dahlia

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Laughing Out Loud:  Butt Dial vs. Booty Call

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DIY Projects52 Reasons Why I Like You by Little Gray Fox

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Education & LearningWhy English is Hard to Learn

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Wedding AttireLacy Back with Brooches

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Looking Ahead to BabyPretty in Pink Party

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P.S.  Words cannot describe how much my heart breaks for yesterday’s unforgettably horrific event.  My prayers, thoughts, and well wishes go out to all of the families and their friends who were affected.  It’s an unfortunate reminder that we should not to take any moment for granted and to always show our loved ones how much we care.

Yesterday… #elf4Health 12/14 Day 19: Workout with a buddy. Grab a friend, your spouse, or even your dog!  Does carrying suitcases count?  Ryan got a wheelchair, I got the luggage.  So yes, I think so!  But I also snuck in a short sweat session before we went to the rehearsal.

This Weekend… #elf4Health 12/15-16 Day 20 and 21: Donate to a holiday charity in your area.  Look for food drives, toy drives, angel trees, etc…  This year our office adopted a family.  Each family member made a wish list and people in our office volunteered to purchase a gift.  On Friday I helped wrap the gifts and on Monday we’ll deliver them to the family.

Question:  What’s your favorite on-the-go breakfast?  I gotta give a thumbs up to Starbucks for their Perfect Oatmeal!  I like the consistency and the texture, topped with dried fruit and nuts, yum…

Question:  Do you workout when you’re traveling?  If we have some downtime I enjoy checking out the hotel gym or going out for a run, but it’s not something that I need to make time for.

*Don’t forget to enter my Torani giveaway and be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry!  It’s open until Sunday, December 16th at 11:59PM EST.*

— Allison

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