Silk Pumpkin Spiced Soy Milk— Specifically in brewed coffee. Granted, I love soy in just about any coffee drink but seriously? PUMPKIN SPICED SOY? Is pretty much just a slice of seasonal heaven in my morning coffee — which, since our heater is broken and it has been cold as all get out in Sacramento lately — is definitely a plus. If you are not really a fan of soy milk then this wonky sort of flavor certainly won’t convince you, but if you do already like soy — do yourself a favor and get some STAT.
This American Life on DVD — Okay who are we kidding, I love the podcast as well, but it has been fun to see the visual representation and see some of the faces of people I have heard stories about too. I am totally fascinated with stories of everyday people and this show ALWAYS delivers interesting content.
Bubble Baths — When your heater is broken and it’s rainy and cold outside, do you know what rocks? A Piping Hot Bubble Bath — especially if you have purchased oodles of bubble bath from Bath & Body Works the last time they had a huge sale. I purchased so much bubble bath, in fact, that I came home with one that was called “Twilight Woods” solely because I was having an inappropriate Team Jacob moment. And also because it was described as “evoking the mystery and beauty of enchanted woods” and really who doesn’t want to evoke that while bathing, am I right? Oh, I’m not? Oh, okay, my bad. Anyway it kind of smells um, musky? I don’t know. It’s alright in a bubble bath, but I certainly wouldn’t spray it all over myself or anything. Boy, how the heck did I get here? Oh yes, I was talking about bubble baths and how much they rock. THEY ROCK.
P-Touch Label Makers — Because I’m an organization nerd and in my spare time I like to reorganize the bulk food section of our pantry and label things. And I want you to know that when I say “pantry” I really mean the one teeny tiny cupboard that we have to fit every single food item in the kitchen that isn’t dishes or booze. And that my friends, is a challenge of epic spatial proportions. And this label maker? Just makes me want to pull all my hair out a little bit less.
Evening Walks — It has been super cold lately in Sacramento, as I alluded to earlier, but it’s the kind of California cold that feels revitalizing to be in when you slap on a coat and scarf. Garrett and I have been taking some nightly walks around our neighborhood to admire the lights and decorations and blow off steam at the end of the day and I am just so in love with dusk! I feel grateful to live in a place so temperate this time of year because even though it is cold out, we still get to explore outside and not come home totally frozen.
Veggie Patch Falafels — I was incredibly leery of these because I love falafel and did not think that you could replicate the goodness at home in a microwave. In the end, it is not the seem deep fried deliciousness that you will find in a restaurant, but you know what? That is kind of the best part? These are quick and easy to heat up and serve in a pita with a little Greek salad topping and some homemade tzatziki. Such a tasty (non-deep-fried) convenience dinner under 10 minutes!
What’s been rocking your world lately, peeps?
I'm totally getting that pumpkin soy milk! WOO! Party in my coffee!