Oreo Truffles

My Grandma Beth told me about this recipe!! Looks like a great one!!!

1 package oreo cookies (divided… use cookie including the cream center)
1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)
white chocolate bark

1. Crush cookies and stir in softened cream cheese. Use the back of a large spoon to help mash the two together.
2. Roll the mixture into 1″ balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.
3. Melt chocolate as directed on the package and then dip balls into chocolate, tap off extra and set aside on wax paper covered cookie sheet to dry.
4. Enjoy! 

Makes about 36 truffles.
Notes: Also, it helps to freeze the uncoated balls for a few minutes to keep the mixture from starting to fall apart in the melted chocolate. If this becomes a problem, dip them in the chocolate, let dry and then dip again. They are also good dipped in regular milk chocolate bark. And for an extra twist, use the mint oreo sandwich cookies. Also, if you have extra chocolate you can always make a few chocolate covered pretzels or strawberries or bananas!

{the Witch is in}

I had seen different versions of Witches Hats in years past and LOVED the idea. We were suppose to have a Girl's Weekend last weekend, but family circumstances didn't permit my attending. :( I had suggested we make these as our weekend craft and my mom and sister gathered the "ingredients". The hat came from Walmart and the accessories from Tia Pan Trading Co. You can put your own twist on any hat that fits your personality...have fun! Fortunately, they made me a hat and it's in the mail! I'm so excited!

Black, Orange & Yellow!

I love the color combos associated with Halloween.....this is my attempt to make our house look a little more festive.

Some cute ideas to get you in the mood....

Complements of Rogers Gardens...

After the candy is gone and the cavities have set in, we have Christmas to get ready for...

NEXT OF pump{KIN}!

A few of my favorite pumpkin ideas from some of my favorite sources of inspiration....

Created using a doile as a stencil.....
*the above photos are from BHG.com

*the above photos are from marthastewart.com

And finally the pumpkin topiary from countryliving.com!!

Ornamental Pepper plant

This is a ornamental pepper plant that my neighbor gave us.....It has red, yellow, orange, and purple little peppers all over it. I loved it because it reminded me of cupcake sprinkles. It is a great way to add lots of color to your garden....

Time out....

As wives, mothers, friends, or people for that matter, we have to take a time out to recharge our batteries..... I have found a few things that make me feel pampered right at home....which is good because home happens to be my favorite place!!

A few of my favorite things for a relaxing time out(lets face it, with this economy who has the money or time to treat yourself to a spa get away?):

Bath and Body Works Lavender Chamomile pillow mist (or lotion)...love, love it....I am a big time believer of aromatherapy.....this definitely relaxes my frazzled nerves!!

Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint shampoo and conditioner (I only use the conditioner--shampoo is shampoo, pricey shampoo is literally money down the drain...using only the condition still makes your hair smell great plus your whole bathroom smell like a spa...very refreshing.)

Aveda Energizing Oil (this smells divine too...very much the spa smell....I use it like a lotion on my elbows or when I razor burn my legs....very soothing....you can also put drops into your bath water.)

Godiva Raspberry Trifle (the pink swirly one) Simply divine! Chocolate as you all know is a magical de-stresser. I always tell my husband that if I eat sweets it makes me sweeter. Seriously. It does.