Friday Funday!

Tiramisu Dip

I did it. I made something, I photographed it, and, now, I'm posting it. It's been a while guys, a long while. Sometimes, I'm like, "yeah! I'm going to make this and take some pictures!" Then it doesn't come out as pretty as I want, so I don't. Oh, the woes!

I'm headed to my friend's tonight for dinner, and I agreed to make dessert. She loves tiramisu, but I'm much too lazy for that on a Friday. So, let's make it a dip, which is also just perfect for summer! (In my opinion..)

Ingredients:

8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature

3/4 c. mascarpone cheese

1/2 c. powdered sugar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 1/4 tsp. instant coffee

1/8 c. chocolate chips

Vanilla wafers for dipping!

How to:

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add in the mascarpone and combine. Mix in half the powdered sugar at a time, just to avoid having a cloud of sugar in your face.  Toss in the coffee and vanilla and combine! In a food processor, pulse the chocolate chips until they're pretty fine. 

Place your dip in whatever serving bowl you'd like and sprinkle as much of the chocolate as you'd like. Serve that up with some vanilla wafers, and you're good to go!

Refrigerate if you happen to have any left over!

So, can we discuss something completely irrelevant for a moment? While working on this post, I was watching True Life. Who even knew they still made this show? Remember when it was like, "True Life: I have OCD" or "True Life: I have Tourettes"? The only problem these kids have now? "True Life: I hate my butt" and "True Life: My family hates my boyfriend". 

The epitome of first world problems...

Anyway! This recipe is amazeballs, and, hopefully, it'll pass the tiramisu lovers test! I'd love to know if you try it!

Friday Favorites

TGIF!

1. Kate Spade

Boyfriend gave me an early Christmas present, and she sure is pretty! I'm in love with it!

I didn't realize how awful this picture was until I went to put it on here! :O

2.  Sofritas!

Guys. I have been waiting for sofritas to hit Ohio since my trip to San Francisco this past summer. The wait is finally over!

3. Boyfriend's Birthday!

A quote comes to mind... "It comes in pints!? I'm getting one." Name that movie, and you win life. (:

4. Christmas Tree!!

I love decorating for Christmas. I'm not sure there's anything that makes me as happy as decorating a tree and putting my little village up.

Friday Favorites

1. Lego: The Hobbit for WiiU

Um, yes. This game makes me the happiest. Boyfriend and I can play this together, and I get to be Bilbo!

2. Stephen Christian

If you don't know who this marvelous man is, get on Google. He has the most lovely voice, and he's the singer of my favorite band, Anberlin.

3. FlavFusion Infuser Water Bottle

Lately, whilst at the workplace, I've been enjoying some lemon in my water! It's a tasty little detox that's super easy to enjoy through the day with this water bottle! I pack a few slices of lemon in with my lunch, and I can drink it all day without drinking pulp or anything else! You cold definitely switch the fruit up (which I totally intend on doing) for strawberries, blueberries, limes, blackberries, etc. I'm definitely loving it!

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Friday Favorites!

1. iPhone 6

Boyfriend and I got new phones! He got the 6 Plus, and it's enormous.

2. The New Hobbit Trailer

Guys. I just couldn't even handle watching this. I had to watch it twice.

3. Cards Against Humanity

Drinks and games with friends!

Friday Favorites

1. The Wedding!

It's finally all done, and it was beautiful! My friend looked stunning in her dress. 

2. Tomato & Basil Hummus

Stop it. I've slathered this heavenly stuff on anything I could get my hands on. 

3. Mr. Cheese O's

I found these in the natural section of Kroger, and they were amazing! Crunchy little cheesy quinoa rings with 10g of protein!

Friday Favorites

1. Deals!

I got this dress and necklace for a steal! $15 for the both! Perfect for my friend's rehearsal dinner! (:

2. Ideas

I've been rolling around the idea of getting this tattooed with a coffee stain ring under it. It's the structural symbol for caffeine! Does this mean I have a problem?

This was found on Google. I don't own it, nor can I draw to save my life.

3. Date Days

I know this is recurrent, but I just love days when we go to a favorite coffee shop and walk around together. Especially when that somewhere is The Book Loft in German Village.

Friday Favorites

1. Date Night

We're going to see Dracula Untold. I'm so excited!

 2. Routine

I'm finally able to get back in the gym after being sick for-ev-er. 

3. Rainbow!

There was a super bright double rainbow after an intense workout. It made me happy. (: You can juuust hardly see the second one.

Have a good weekend everyone! <3>

Friday Favorites

1. Fall Scents

I'm so excited for the fall line at B&BW. They're my favorite.

2. Soup

Spoiler Alert! This shit is amazing. Look for it soon. (;

3. DIYs

Have I mentioned fall is my favorite time? These are my favorites. You'll finally get some DIYs!

Friday Favorites

Sicky Edition

1. Boyfriend

Boyfriend covered me up in 3 blankets while he ran out to get me tissues, soup, and hot chocolate. He's wonderful.

2. Vicks + Lotion Puffs

IDK if it's weird to have a favorite tissue, but I basically stock pile these in the fall/winter.

3. Fall TV

I think all my favorite shows come on in the fall, and I'm so excited!

Sunday (whoops!) Favorites!

1. Bachelorette Party

We had a blast this weekend. There were dance majors everywhere!

2. Nerd Cups!

These glasses came in a little set of Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, and Green Lantern!!

3. Old Favorites and Fall Comfort

Tommy has given me some more old favorites of his to change over! Here's a little sneak peek at what might be up on Wednesday!

Friday Favorites

1. Bridal Showers!

My friend's bridal shower was this past weekend! Look at that little tutu!

2. Renpure Cleansing Conditioner

I've been using this stuff for almost 2 weeks now! I can go about 3 days without washing my hair & my hair feels wonderful!

3. Batiste Dry Shampoo

This is the first dry shampoo I've tried that really did the job. I'm kind of in love with it.

Friday Favorites!

1. Blonde Hair

I've officially been every natural(ish) hair color. I'll stick with blonde.

2. Last Day

I totally have mixed emotions. I wanted to have a party and cry.

3. Skyrim

I definitely got sucked back in. And Kitty was all cuddles.

Friday Favorites!

1. DIYs

I was a busy lady last weekend. You may have seen this if you follow my Twitter. *hint, do it.*

2. The Group

I took them to a job fair yesterday, where they got free things. This happened to the PINK dog on the way back...

3. Pumpkin. Spice. Lattes

I'm really ready for fall. It's my favorite time of year.

Friday Favorites

1. Boots!

Who else is ready for fall!?

2. Anberlin

My absolute favorite band. <3

3. Office things

I have this weird love of having a cute, organized desk. These were on clearance and adorable!

Friday Favorites

1. Wedding Planning

This is what happens when you search for photo booth props!

2. Reese's Pumpkins

Personal. Fat. Girl. Favorite. Plus, this means fall is almost here!

3. New Clothes!

Left: Floral tank from Tilly's, Tom's from Nordstrom rack.

Right: Houndstooth skirt is homemade, t-strap flats from Urban Outfitter's.