January 2015 BirchBox

I look forward to this time each month because that means my BirchBox will be arriving! BirchBox is wonderful because you get hair and skin products suited for you and the time of year. If you are like me the cold, crisp, winter weather means dry and flaky skin. Birchbox is wonderful because they are always introducing me to new moisturizers for my skin and face. This month's goodies did not disappoint. Let me know if you got something in your box that I should check out!

 

 

Lots of Love, Natalie

Week/Weekend Favorites

Let me start out by apologizing for the lack of posts last week. It was filled with tests and assignments due but don't worry this week things will be back to normal! I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

 

- Well this past week started off nice with two snow/ice days off from school and work. Which meant I got to enjoy my coffee and watch The Today show with Katie Lee and Hoda. The only downfall to those days was that we didn't get any snow and I had to study -

 

- Getting to enjoy a little study break and the beautiful warmer weather with this guy! -

 

- Receiving these Valentine goodies from my best friend! -

 

- Having the most amazing Valentine's Day with Jay and being completely surprised when he gave me this gorgeous emerald ring that I saw last weekend when we were back home! -

 - Spending Saturday doing a little shopping in Aspen Bay, one of my favorite stores in Starkville. The picture below is just a few of the things I picked up! -  

 

Honorable Mention:

 

- Getting a Valentines' Day card in the mail from my parents! -

 

- Watching this adorable video that expresses how pretty much everyone is feeling right about now, click here to watch -

 

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Valentine's Day Part Two

I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day! I like holidays like Valentine's Day because I love to bake. I made this Red Velvet Puppy Chow that I found here. Puppy chow is actually very easy to make which it good because it is addictive. Have a good weekend!

 

Red Velvet Puppy Chow:

 

Ingredients:

5 C. Rice Chex cereal

3/4 C. white chocolate melts or chips

1/4 C. chocolate melts or chips

2 oz cream cheese, room temp

1 1/2 Tbsp. milk

1 C. Red Velvet Cake mix

1/2 C. powdered sugar

Valentines colored M&M's or other candies

Heart sprinkles for extra decoration and cute-ness

 

Directions:

1. Measure out Rice Chex cereal and place into a large bowl.

2. Place cake mix and powdered sugar into a large plastic bag or tupperware with a lid.

3. Melt chocolates together in the microwave or on the stove top. Careful not to burn and stir until smooth.

4. Stir in cream cheese and milk (the chocolate will get thicker, but it's okay)

5. Pour chocolate over Rice Chex cereal and stir until coated.

6. Dump cereal into the bag or tupperware with powdered sugar and cake mix. Shake, shake, shake until coated.

7. Dump onto a cookie sheet and let cool.

8. Mix with extra colorful candies and serve!

NOTE: Because of the cream cheese, keep in the fridge if you won't be eating them that day. You can also omit the cream cheese all together if you wish...if you do that, you don't need the milk either!

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie