My Weekend In Review

Happy Monday! But not so happy for the Huskers who lost this weekend...I'm still upset about it, so we won't talk about it....This weekend is just what I needed, though. Relaxation!  It seems like the first weekend since school started that I haven't had something I've needed to do!

As I mentioned in my Five on Friday post, Nebraska got an outlet mall and I was just crazy enough to venture out in the crowds and I came out with a pair of the Matchstick Skinny jeans from J Crew Factory. Eeek love them!!

Factory Straight and Narrow Jeans

Saturday my family had some people over for dinner and we cooked all greek food! It was so good! We had gyros, stuffed grape leaves, greek potatoes, and a greek salad....and not to mention the best part...homemade baklava! Because I don't have access to a kitchen at school, when I come home, I go crazy in the kitchen cooking and baking!

Sunday consisted of catching up on my Netflix shows.  I finally am caught up on Once Upon a Time.  If you haven't watched it...start.  It's SO good! Is it sad that I feel accomplished when I finish a TV series? (I need a life.) Netflix is dangerous/the best thing in the world.  I've gotten hooked on Vampire Diaries, Hart of Dixie, and Once Upon a Time.  What other good shows are out there that I'm missing?? I need to start a new series now!!

I hope you all had a relaxing weekend as well! This is the last full week until I'm home again for Thanksgiving break, soooo here we go!! 

{Katie}

Five On Friday!

It's that time again! Linking up with the ladies who host Five on Friday!

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Yes. Is there really any more I need to say for this one? This pretty much sums it up.  The Christmas music, the pretty twinkly lights, the Starbucks red cups, the snow, the decorations, the EVERYTHING. My name is Katie and I have a problem.

via Pinterest

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Today is possibly the greatest day.  Today marks the day that Nebraska opens their first actually GOOD outlet mall!!! We're moving up in the world, y'all! Now the question is...do I face the crazy crowds on opening day????? (The answer is probably yes.)

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STARBUCKS RED CUP. I've finally made it to Starbucks and got my first Peppermint Mocha of the season.  Mmm mmm mmm mm mmmmmm! I've never been one to buy coffee everyday, but these holiday drinks are different.  There's a slight possibility that I will want/be getting one of these every day now.  Oops!

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This week I've been listening to Lady Antebellum's Golden Deluxe album on Spotify.  I can't get enough! I know it's been out for awhile, but this week it's been on repeat. Like majorly. Here's their newest song Compass that I might be obsessed with.... :)   

  

                              

-Five-

This week has been a rough one, as far as school work is concerned.  Lots of papers and extra assignments needed to get done and very little motivation to do it; practically none I'd say.  It's been so hard to stay positive this week.  So, thank the good Lord for weekends!! 

This weekend will be pretty relaxing for me, which is just what I need! Time for the 3 "N's" of the weekend: Netflix, Naps, and Nebraska football! Go Big Red!

{Katie}

Super Easy S'More Bars {Recipe}

Time for another recipe! Today it's s'more bars I found via Pinterest (of course...) I was looking for a recipe that had graham crackers since I had SO many leftover from my bonfire I had a few weeks ago. These are from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

I modified these a bit so I could use what I had (and added some peanut butter because I am a chocolate-peanut butter freak!) MMMMM these don't disappoint. I'm finding that more of my friends have been visiting my room ever since I made these...I'm slowly starting to think it's not because they want to visit me, but want to eat these s'more bars!

S'more Bars

2 sleeves Graham Crackers Crushed Into Medium/Small Crumbs
2/3 cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
3 cups Mini Marshmallows
2 cups Chocolate Chips (Semi Sweet or Dark Chocolate)
2 sticks Butter, Melted (1 cup) (I would only use 1 1/2 sticks of butter...2 was too much)
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 pinch Sea Salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 9"x13" pan with butter. For easiest removal line buttered pan with parchment paper and butter parchment paper.

                      

          

In a large bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips.

         

In a small bowl combine melted butter, vanilla and sea salt.

                                    

Drizzle butter mixture over graham cracker/marshmallows while stirring. Mix until well combined.

                         

(I melted about 3-4 T of peanut butter and drizzled it over the top before I put it in the oven...if you're a chocolate-peanut butter lover, you gotta try!)

Pour S'mores mixture into greased pan and bake for 16-18 minutes until marshmallows are puffy and just barely brown.

Allow S'mores Cookie Bars to cool to room temperature before cutting and serving.

               

These are definitely a keep in my recipe book! Gooey, chocolatey, and just plain delicious! Happy Tuesday, friends! 

{Katie}

A Grateful Heart

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend.  The Huskers got a win this weekend, so all is right in the world, just kidding. :)

I've seen this quote before, but ever since I've tried to be more intentional about what I'm thankful for this quote really stuck out to me.  I'm trying to have my first thoughts of the day not be, "It's freezing outside, do I really have to walk to class?" Or, "So much to do today, I don't think I can get everything done that I need to." Instead, I want to be grateful, saying to myself, "I am so lucky that I get to study at a University something I'm passionate about." Or, "I'm glad I have things that keep me busy!" 

Today my heart is filled with thankfulness of all the wonderful friends I have! The Lord has blessed me with positive and encouraging people in my life that I can be myself around and laugh with ALL the time! Thankful this morning and will carry that thankfulness throughout the day :) 

Enjoy this beautiful day!

{Katie}

Five on Friday {Target Edition}

Friday is here! This week I found it so difficult to stay motivated with school work and found myself taking a nap on the daily. Only five more weeks until Christmas break- I can do this!!

{And my encouragement goes out to all my fellow college people who are on the same struggle bus I am on right now!!}

Linking up for Five on Friday!

I went to Target this week (bad idea!) and literally fell in love with everything I saw.  Thank goodness for my ability to refrain from buying anything from what I actually needed that day. 

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A classic rain coat that I was obsessed with when I first laid eyes on it.

found here

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These glasses are so festive!

found here

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Love love this pillow! It would go perfectly in my room. Anything "burlap-like" is a win in my book. 

found here

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This scarf looks so cozy! Pretty sure I would wear it everyday!

found here

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THIS watch. A simple, but classic boyfriend watch- I love the band and gold color!

found here

Have you guys been bit by the Target bug? I just try to completely stay away..because I'm not so sure if I'll have that much will power to resist buying next time!!

{Katie}