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Krispy Treats

I've consumed far more Rice Krispy treats than I care to admit. This past weekend I made two variations for a birthday celebration with my family, which is made up of just as many kids as there are adults (all kidding aside-9 kids and 9 adults between my mom and her 2 siblings). I'm happy to report that these treats transcend age. I saw many hands-big and small alike-snagging treats off the plate! Here is the original recipe, which I doctored up a bit to appeal to everyone! What makes these treats different is that they call for coconut oil as well as butter, which provides a lighter feel to the treats while also imparting a very subtle coconut flavor. I've made these at least 4 times now and continue to bring empty containers home! Of course, they're super easy, because that's my MO when it comes to everything baking. Let me know what toppings you'd love to see incorporated into these babies!!

PS. these don't have to bake and are the perfect summer treats for upcoming BBQ's and picnics!

PPs. Stay tuned for a rice-free option, my goddaughter is allergic to rice and I promised that I would find a way for her to enjoy these treats!

 Kids Version:

Follow recipe as shown and mix in mini M&Ms and sprinkle them on top for effect-these can be switched up with seasonal colors, Skittles, Reese's Pieces, or even personalized M&M's!

Adult Version:

Follow recipe as shown, add 1/2 cup of coconut flakes to a small nonstick pan and toast until golden brown-they will smell slightly nutty once ready. Incorporate flakes while mixing marshmallows and krispies and/or sprinkle on top. Melt chocolate (fondue chocolate chips melt and drizzle really well). Drizzle on top of treats prior to sprinkling coconut flakes on top-this provides a glue-like base for the flakes to stick to!

Bocce

I am constantly on the hunt for cute little toys and treats for my pups, they are my babies after all! I received an email from Wag.com featuring these cute, locally made treats and knew that I had to share them!

Bocce Bakery is located in NYC and offers small batch biscuits that are handmade with all natural, organic ingredients including vegetables, hormone-free meat, and organic (locally milled) flours. As a pup mom that feeds her dogs food that is about 1000 xs healthier than her own, I love these products and what they stand for. Every time I think about the short life span that dogs face, I can't help feeling that they deserve the absolute best of everything, and if that makes me a crazy pug lady-SO BE IT!

My pups have VERY distinct, different personalities and I'm eye-ing two totally different flavors for them. Piglet is the princess in our house-the AKC registered purebred that cost a ton to "adopt" and continues to cost a ton with all adorable accessories that she needs! While Piglet was born with a silver tag on her neck, Harry is our laid-back rescue. Half Pug, half Cavichon (Cavalier King Charles and Bichon), he is a world class cuddler who sheds his wiry blonde hair with wild abandon and loves everyone that he comes in contact with! Really, the best way to sum them up is this: Piglet is Charlotte York and Harry is Aidan Shaw!

You can get these treats for 20% off on Wag.com using code BOCCE - don't miss out!

 

The Elvis is the perfect treat for Harry, our all-american boy! 

Only the best will do for our high-maintenance pup-Truffle Mac and Cheese (a la Cafeteria) for Miss Pigz!

Wednesday Words

Having turned 25 last week, followed by a crazy week of car and puppy expenses, this feels totally appropriate. But the question that begs to be answered is, when will I have my shit together??

April Showers

I work very hard to keep my complaining in check (my husband is rolling his eyes right now), and the weather ahead will not be conducive to living a complaint-free lifestyle. I've noticed that the trench coat that I currently have doesn't fit very well in the shoulder/chest area and that the sleeves are too long. I'm looking to invest in a quality trench (I'm looking at you, Burberry) that I can wear for years to come. Here are a few options that run the gamut from expensive and dreamy to trendy and affordable!

Stay dry (and stylish), lovers!

{Delicious} Honey Lavender Scrub

This body/hand scrub is AMAZING. Seriously! This is another one of those super-easy-but-looks-difficult projects that you know I love. This scrub leaves your skin feeling amazing and smelling delicious, and the best part is that it is completely natural (re. edible). All ingredients used were purchased at Fairway while food shopping, how easy is that? I will say this, you won't likely find lavender oil at your local food store, but if you frequent Whole Foods or Fairway, you're in business!

Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl (you can adjust measurements to your taste) and transferr to a glass jar and your scrub is ready to be used.

Happy scrubbing, lovers! Enjoy that soft, spring skin!

On My List . . .Spring Wardrobe Updates

I am definitely not the girl that lives in ruffles and floral prints but something about this extra long, extra awful winter has me craving soft buttery colors and light airy pastels!