Fantastical Friday

Once upon a time, I enrolled myself into the most difficult teacher's program my college offers without knowing it. This week I've been cramming for a Praxis exam that I have to drive an hour away to take. It's a big one. They only offer it 4 times a year, so I pretty much NEED to pass this test.

This means I'm pretty unprepared for today's post and I don't have a lot of stuff pinned, but I will share what I have pinned. They are some pretty great finds, if I do say so myself :) I had a sweet tooth for the most part - except for the last one.

{To get the recipe, click the link above the picture}

Hershey's Special Dark Triple Chocolate Pudding Cookies

{Something Swanky}

Quick & Easy Peasy Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls

For Christmas morning, I was looking for something easy, quick, and filling. I really wanted cinnamon rolls, but I'm not gonna lie, most of the time I enjoy grabbing the Pillsbury Cinnabon cinnamon rolls and just throwing them in the oven when I have a hankering for cinnamon rolls.

Of course, for a special morning like Christmas, I don't want to serve something up from a can. I also didn't want to wake up at 4am to have breakfast ready by the time the kids woke up at 7am. These rolls can be made in 45 minutes or less, so they are a definite win in my book. I would say that these are on the top of my favorite cinnamon roll list.

The buttermilk and cloves make these stand out compared to just regular old cinnamon rolls. They are definitely a breakfast you want to make as soon as possible!

Giveaway: Crockpot Prize Pack

A few friends and I have decided to give away TWO Crock-Pot Prize Packs!  Each winner will receive:

• Crock-Pot SCCPVL610-S Programmable Cook and Carry Oval Slow Cooker
• Crock-Pot Best-Loved Slow Cooker Recipes
• Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook: 1400 Best Slow Cooker Recipes!

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My Favorite Grilled Cheese

I'm pretty much always down to try an off-the-wall sandwich. One of my all-time favorites is peanut butter + green olive sandwich. So when I saw this one was made with pickles and tomato and two different cheeses, I knew I would like it. It's a little bizarre, but a great combination.

Fantastical Friday

We've finally got word back on my car (from the minor accident) that sounds like good news. My air intake was knocked loose and that's why my car wasn't starting - an easy fix. Hopefully, we will get her back before noon today and be able to get on the road tomorrow! We've stayed a week longer than we wanted and we really need to be back home.

It has been really fun though with all the animals - especially the puppies. I also got to do a little of the caretaking of the chickens - which is a nice preparation for hopefully a year out when we are able to have our own chickens.

Top left: Me playing with the puppies on their first jailbreak out of the crated area.

Top right: Some of the ladies.

Bottom left: Puddin (chocolate with caramel markings), Dixie (silver), and Tank (yellow)

Bottom right: Paisley (black) sleeping

In other, nonanimal-related news, I am now available for hire as a Virtual Blog Assistant. To find out what all services I provide, check out this post.

And lastly, a little blog love with some sharing of my favorite foodie finds this week :)

Almond Joy Pudding Cookies from Chef in Training
Creamy Chicken Pasta from Iowa Girl Eats
Triple Peanut Butter Monster Cookie Bars from Averie Cooks
Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls from Inside BruCrew Life

Almond & Cream Trifle from Spoonful
Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Oreo Cream Cheese Frosting from Cupcake Passion
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lovers' Granola from Sally's Baking Addiction
Chicken Pesto Quinoa from Culinary Mamas


Ravoli & Italian Sausage Skillet from Damn Delicious
Soft-Baked Reese's Pieces Butterscotch Cookies from Sally's Baking Addiction


Peach Mango Pineapple White Sangria from Averie Cooks
Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Reese's Brownies from Something Swanky

Have a great weekend!!

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