Weekly Obsession!

We all know that fall means pumpkin.  A couple weeks ago I posted a Easy Pumpkin Muffin recipe that I make often.  Sometimes you just don't want to bake though.  My weekly obsession is....Little Bites Pumpkin Muffins.  These are SO good!  They are the perfect flavor and really moist.  I actually buy these in a couple of different flavors.  I'm sad that the pumpkin ones are limited edition.  I eat these as a snack or for breakfast if I'm not that hungry.  Unfortunately there are only 4 in a package.  I wish there were 6 because they are just so good.  What is your favorite flavor of muffin?




xo,
Jerica

Quiz Tuesday: What Breakfast Cereal Matches Your Personality?

Happy Tuesday!!!!  I'm getting SUPER excited for Halloween!  Today's quiz has nothing to do with Halloween but I really wanted to take it anyway.  Today's quiz is called What Breakfast Cereal Matches Your Personality?  I eat cereal every single day and I always switch it up.  I can't wait to see which one suits me best.  You can take this quiz with me by clicking here.  Share your results below!

I got Fruity Pebbles!  The description says: You are the fun-loving friend everyone wants as a BFF. You know how to make the perfect dance-party playlist, and you’re not afraid of making a bold fashion statement.

I'm totally loving this result.  I do eat a lot of Fruity Pebbles so that makes me happy.  I also agree with the description.  I make tons of playlists and I do make many bold fashion statements.  I'm very happy with this quiz.




xo,
Jerica

DWTS Season 21: It's Halloween Time!

It's week 7!  If you missed my recap from last week click here.  Tonight's theme is Halloween!  I'm very excited about it.  Also team dances are back!  This is always one of my favorite parts.  Derek has never lost a team dance so we'll see if his streak continues.  The show started with a big Monster Mash group number.  It was SO good!  Tonight somebody will be going home.  Make sure you vote for your favorites so they don't go home.


NICK CARTER AND SHARNA BURGESS:

He hasn't gotten a perfect score yet.  He wants to work hard and earn it,  This week he danced the Argentine Tango.  I LOVED this dance!  I thought he looked great.  I did wish it was a little bit sharper.  He stayed in character the whole time.  The lifts were fantastic and amazing!  I just love every single thing he does.  You guys know he is my favorite.  His score is 24 of 30.

HAYES GRIER AND EMMA SLATER:

He really needs to listen to the judges.  He needs to focus and work hard.  This week he danced the Waltz.  I thought he did A LOT better than last week.  I was blown away by this dance.  It was very classic and beautiful.  He needs to stay on this path because it's working for him.  I think this might be his best dance yet.  His score is 26 of 30.

ALEXA PENAVEGA AND MARK BALLAS:

She almost went home last week so she is pushing herself harder.  This week she danced the Paso Doble.  I thought she did a fantastic job.  She really stepped it up this week.  They kept it classic which I really enjoyed.  It was a perfect balance of passion.  Now that she trusts her partner it really shows.  She will only get better and better.  Her score is 27 of 30.

TAMAR BRAXTON AND VALENTIN CHMERKOVSKIY:

Last week was her comeback and now she is confident.  This week she danced the Foxtrot.  I thought she did a great job.  It wasn't my favorite dance by her.  She seemed a little bit off.  There were mistakes and the connection wasn't there.  She definitely has the potential and confidence to go the end.  They should really focus on their connection though.  Her score is 24 of 30.

ANDY GRAMMER AND ALLISON HOLKER:

After last week he is seen as a real competitor.  This week he danced the Paso Doble.  I thought it was great.  It had passion and aggression which is what this dance is all about.  I liked the creep vampire story as well.  It wasn't perfect but I think he is still a competitor.  I don't think he'll win but he'll go far.  His score is 26 of 30.

BINDI IRWIN AND DEREK HOUGH:

She worked hard to be scary this week.  She's just always so happy!  This week she danced the Argentine Tango.  OMG she killed it!  It was full of passion and very intense!  It was also super sexy but not too much.  I wanted more!  I just couldn't look away!  She really got into character and I loved it.  I love her!  Her score is 30 of 30.

ALEK SKARLATOS AND LINDSAY ARNOLD:

He was very upset about his scores last week.  He needs a reality check.  This week he danced the Viennese Waltz.  It was pretty good.  I still don't really love him.  He seems to be just going through the motions.  I want him to be fierce and intense.  He never stands out for me.  I'm not sure how mush longer he will last.  I'm not a fan.  His score is 25 of 30.

CARLOS PENAVEGA AND WITNEY CARSON:

He felt like he didn't deserve his scores last week.  This week he danced the Paso Doble.  I thought he did a great job.  I LOVED the cape work he was doing.  He did make a few mistakes but he keeps getting better.  He needs to focus on himself and not what his wife is doing.  He has a lot more potential than he is showing.  His score is 28 of 30.

Team Dances:

First up is Team Nightmare.  On their team is Nick, Tamar, Hayes, and Andy.  They are dancing freestyle.  I really wanted to love it but it was just OK.  I loved the concept and the choreography.  The judges thought it was amazing but I wanted more.  They looked great though.  Their score is 30 of 30.  This will be added to their scores from earlier.

Now it's Team Who You Gonna Call? turn.  On their team is Bindi, Carlos, Alexa, and Alek.  They are dancing freestyle.  This what I wanted!  It hard tricks and it was just fun!  I could watch this all day!  I loved this SO much better!  Their score is 28 of 30.  This will be added to their scores from earlier.

Results:

Bindi, Nick, Alek, Andy, Carlos, Alexa, and Tamar are safe.  Hayes has been eliminated.

xo,

Jerica

10 Reasons Why I Love Fall

It's finally beginning to feel like fall time!  Even though I love summer I'm ready to enjoy cooler weather.  I thought I would share my top 10 reasons that I love fall.  Living in Nebraska we get to experience every season.  Since I've been here my entire life sometimes I don't take it all in.  So that's why I decided to do this post.  What is fall like where you live?  What do you love about this time of year?

1. Hoodies

2. Football

3. Bonfires

4. Hot Chocolate

5. Changing Leaves

6. Baking

7. Caramel Apples

8. Carving Pumpkins

9. Crisp Air

10. Boots

xo,

Jerica

Cooking Corner: Frankenstein Treats

Halloween is only 9 days away!!!!  I'm actually getting super excited.  Today I thought I would share a really cute and easy treat.  This would be perfect for a party or just to enjoy yourself!  I'll probably be enjoying these while I carve pumpkins with my nieces.  Tweet me pictures if you try them out!  Also let me know if you want more Halloween themed posts in the comments.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons of butter

10 oz of marshmallows

6 cups rice krispie cereal

10 drops yellow food coloring

10 drops blue food coloring

Melted chocolate

Candy eyes

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a pot and add the marshmallows.  Stir until all melted.

2. Add food coloring and stir until the mixture is green.  Add cereal a little at a time and stir until combined.

3. Press cereal mixture evenly into a greased 9 x 13 pan.  Let it cool for about 30 minutes.

4. Cut into squares and remove from pan.

5. Melt the chocolate in a bowl and dip the tops of the rice krispie treats in it.  Set on wax paper to harden.

6. Put some melted chocolate into a ziplock bag and snip off one corner.  Use this to stick on eyes and draw the mouth.

7. Let set for about 20 minutes.  Then enjoy!

xo,

Jerica

Weekly Obsession!

You guys know that I love music.  I especially love music from my childhood.  That's why this post is perfect.  My weekly obsession is....Hit Songs through The Years 2000-2013!  I have watched this video at least 50 times.  It's just SO good!  It brings back so many memories.  I was ages 11 through 24 so that's a long time.  I may or my not have downloaded about 90% of the songs in this video.  It doesn't include every hit song but I can't get enough.  I totally forgot about The Ketchup song!  Which song did you forget about?  Let me know!




xo,
Jerica

Quiz Tuesday: Which “Halloweentown” Character Are You?

Happy Tuesday!  I'm starting to get SUPER excited for Halloween.  It's always been one of my favorite holidays.  I'm not a fan of scary stuff though.  Today's quiz is perfect for me.  It's called Which “Halloweentown” Character Are You?  If you have never seen this movie then you are missing out.  Every Halloween I watch it so I'm excited to see who I get.  You can take this quiz with me here.  Share your results!

I got Sophie!  The description says: Like Sophie, you are clever and curious. You’re naturally good at everything you do, but you have yet to unlock your full potential.

I think this is fairly accurate.  I'm a very curious person but I'm not naturally good at everything.  She is my second favorite character so I'm happy with it.  I'm just glad I didn't get the brother!





xo,
Jerica