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15 Feb

My Everyday Life: Week 7

Here’s what this past week looked like:

Made a special breakfast for Cooper. Was told he didn’t want jam on his bread and was upset that he got strawberries instead of banana. Kids!!

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14 Feb

I love lists, Friday!

PEP TALK! Do you need one? I do!
Celebrities read mean tweets. I always love these.
I love lists. You love lists. LOOK AT THESE LISTS!
Have you seen Walter White’s Lookback Facebook Video? Hehe.
I got FUTURA. What font are you?
Must get air plant. Must make color blocked pot.
This Cafe Caramel looks DREAMY!
Stock photos that hope to change the way we look at women.
I want to bury my face in a bowl of this.
Guess I have to buy at ticket to NOLA, STAT.
Cool parents are cool!
Soooooooo ummmm. I want to make these Reese’s Rice Krispy Treats. Yum.
This story warmed my heart.
Need some UN-INSPIRATIONAL quotes??
“Some years we coast, some years we do the work.”
These little heart shaped bird feeders are super cute.
I would have LOVED one of these after project bins when I was a kid.
Another reason to love Post-Its.
I’ve been curious about the one-pot pasta dishes. Look at this Thai Coconut Shrimp one!
Dumb Starbucks. Have you seen this?? I’d like to order a dumb latte.

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway with Chairish! Enter for a chance to win a $250 gift card. You can also see a little bit of our house in the post

Apples Under My Bed adapted my Flourless Pumpkin Pancakes

Pale Yellow made The Painkiller Cocktail

Corrin Renee made my Almond Pizzelles.

Foodie Tots adapted my Bacon Doughnuts with Maple Glaze

The Pip Inquiry made my Maple Bourbon Cider

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12 Feb

Heart Shaped Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

I got a comment the other day from a SUPER old post saying that I should make these Cinnamon Tortilla Chips heart shaped for Valentine’s Day. Comment noted. Action COMPLETED. I love my readers (thanks for the idea, Sandi!). Also, that note that I wrote my 7 year old self in that post cracked me up. I need to write a note to 31 year old Tracy. There’s a lot she needs to know.

If you’re looking for a super last minute sweet treat for Valentine’s Day, this is IT. Look no further.

You can complete this recipe the night before your Valentine’s date or even while you have a movie going and your significant other is chilling on the couch.

If you haven’t noticed, the sugar gets all melty and hard which creates a cinnamon-y caramel like coating!

It reminds me a lot of these Caramel Brioche Croutons. I’ve been meaning to make those and dip them in white chocolate…or maybe dark chocolate. I dunno. I digress. 34 year old Tracy is easily distracted.

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10 Feb

Baked Ginger Glazed Doughnuts

I watched an Oprah interview where she talked about how she much she loved rainy days because there’s less pressure to run around and get things done. To her, rainy days are for good books and tea. That made me love her even more. When it’s raining I want to make a hearty soup with crusty bread, watch movies, and bake.

These doughnuts were a product of a particularly enjoyable (read:LAZY) rainy Saturday afternoon. Cooper was taking a nap (still does! so thankful) so the house was nice and quiet. Doughnuts seemed like the perfect afternoon snack for us.

These doughnuts are slightly reminiscent of gingerbread but without the density & super spicy kick. The cinnamon, ground ginger and the bit of molasses give it just enough oomph. What really makes them tasty though, is the vanilla glaze and bits of candied ginger on top. They add a small element of chewiness that I love so much.

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08 Feb