Friday Links

We've had a pretty good week. Some ups and a couple downs. Someone hacked our bank account last week and took a ton of money, so that's been fun catching up. But Jack had his open house yesterday and we got to meet his teachers and oh man. We are ex-ci-ted! This weekend, the husband has the entire weekend off, so we will be getting prepared for Jack's first day Monday!! I'm also hoping we can make it back to the park for a little picnic. Here are a few links to get ya through the weekend:

Like I said, Jack is starting school Monday and this shirt would be so perfect for the first day. Just a reminder to BE KIND!

Jack tends to get sick pretty easily. He isn't around a lot of kid's often, so with him starting school I knew that we needed to give him a little extra boost. In comes Honest Co.'s Kid's Immunity Boost!
Another positive reminder shirt here, but for the adults.

This breakfast in a jar is just so darn pretty. Sounds delicious, too!

I am completely obsessed with Taylor Swift's new song. Like, repeat...all....day...long.. Also, her hair is on point! I may be making an appointment for a very very similar cut.

One Bookcase, Three Ways... I need this bookcase, now. We have a ton of those shelves with the squares and cubbies and I am WAY over them. Especially in the boy's room. I love the way the children's room bookcase is styled.

Anyone else ready for Fall? I saved a Pumpkin Waffle candle from B&BW from last year and I'm so ready for new ones this year!

Friday Links

I haven't had the best week ever, but I'm hoping things will lighten up soon. If not, then here are a few things getting me through it.

The Painkiller...enough said.

I'm loving Katie's outfit in this post, but especially her shirt! Ren & Stimpy for life!

This White Bean & Turkey Chili sounds AMAZING.

I am really excited about next month's book club choice at A Beautiful Mess led by Danielle at Sometimes Sweet. I've already put it on hold at the library!

ShopBando just released a new collection that I am dying over. So. Freaking. Cute.

Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Seed Jam - I need to make this.

I am excited about the Oh Joy for Target release this Sunday! Hopefully, I can use some of the items for my 30th birthday!

This response to Robin Williams' death floored me. It is such good description of depression and what you can say or do to try to not only help, but be there for someone who is suffering.

The One Where The Baby Doesn't Sleep

Don't let this cute face fool you...We are in full-swing of teething time. His bottom two jerks...teeth are about to pop out. Let me tell you, he's not happy about it. When Jack was this age, he didn't teethe like this. Mason does not sleep. Let me say that again... MASON. DOES. NOT. SLEEP. Now add some teeth into that. Yah. Super awesome. I recently moved little man into big brother's room so hopefully he would get some better rest, but so far it's just more stress for me trying to keep him quite as to not wake up said big brother. So our troubles are sleep or lack of and teeth. Anyone have any tips? Suggestions? Wine?

Mini Donuts

 I like donuts. Ok, ok. I LOVE donuts. Like a lot. I don't buy them everyday, but you're damn skippy I would if I could! I've tried a few recipes in the past, but this one seemed to be just right.

 What you need:
1 cup AP flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
+ your mix ins (I used mini-chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles)

Glaze
1/4 cup milk
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
toppings

I use the BabyCakes Mini Donut Maker and it's awesome. I've never tried anything else, so maybe I just don't know any better, but I really do love it. It makes perfect little donuts in record timing. Preheating takes 2 minutes. It's awesome.

For the donuts:
Whisk the flour, baking powder and soda, nutmeg, and sugar together in a medium sized bowl.
Whisk the milk, vanilla, egg and melted butter together until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Don't over mix.

I separated the dough/batter into separate bowls to switch up the fillings. I used the mini chocolate chips in one and the other was tons of rainbow jimmies.

Spoon the batter into a ziplock plastic bag. Cut one tip at the bottom and pipe the batter into each cup. This is the easiest way I've found.

Bake until slightly brown. Let them cool completely before heading to the glazing faze.

For the glaze:
In a small saucepan, mix all the ingredients together over medium heat. Whisk together until everything is combined and the sugar is completely incorporated. Then switch off the heat and start dipping. I dipped each donut twice because I can. Then add the toppings while the glaze is cooling and setting.

For the chocolate/Nutella glaze:
In a small bowl, mix about 1/2 cup Nutella and a couple splashes of milk. Mix together until smooth. Then start incorporating some powdered sugar. I didn't measure this. It was about 1 1/2 cups. You just want it to be smooth and ribbon like. Then start dipping.

Family Love

We recently had our family pictures taken by my lovely friend Maryum at Hi and Hello. She was the first internet friend I made and actually met. She's moving away across the country soon and although we dont' see each other often, it's sad to see her go. I know that her and her family will have an amazing new adventure and I couldn't be more excited for her! On to the photos!

We love our donuts. 

The Smith's.

My beautiful boys.

Thank you, again Maryum for taking these for us!!!