Tasty Tuesdays: Peanut Butter Cup S'mores Bars

Photo and Recipe Courtesy of The Sweet Life

 I saw this recipe on pinterest and immediately posted it to my "Not on Weight Watchers" board.  There is nothing I like more than the combination of peanut butter and chocolate.  Can you imagine adding marshmallow fluff to that?!?!  Wowsers!

I find that there is no time when I am more inspired to bake than when I am on a diet and can't eat anything yummy.  So, I save all of my baking for office events.  One of my co-workers received a great award this weekend, so I'll be baking this recipe tomorrow night and bringing it to work on Thursday to celebrate.  That way, I can bake it, but I can avoid eating the entire tray of this ooey gooey treat!

Are you a PB and chocolate lover?  If so, what your favorite way to enjoy it?

I'm "Bananas" Over Rachel Zoe's Fall Collection

I have long been an admirer of Rachel Zoe's style.  She seems to be able to find just the right balance between modern and classic.  I absolutely "die" over her wide leg trousers and her slimming jackets, her feminine tops and fearless outerwear.  Here's a few of the looks I love.

Hutton Flared Suit

I love the color of this suit!  It adds something really fabulous to what would ordinarily be just another pants suit.

Hanne Deep Front Jacket

This style of blazer works well for me because it narrows my broad shoulders.  I absolutely cannot wear anything double breasted!!  This one would be perfect paired with work pants or dressy jeans.

Joanne Raglan Top

I feel like Audrey Hepburn would wear this look is she was still with us.  Its such a sophisticated but simple look.

Candice Cape-Sleeved Cape

I cannot have enough capes.  The high collar is so chic!

What do you think?  Are a Rachel Zoe fan?

Meet Me over at New Orleans Moms Blog & GIVEAWAY details!

GOOD MORNING!!!  I was so excited for the clock to strike 7:00 am because my intro post for the New Orleans Moms Blog went live this morning!!  Stop over and check it out here!!!

Every night when Jane and I say our prayers, I pray that God helps Mark and me shape Jane into a good and compassionate person.  I pray that she doesn't always try to be the best but that she does always try her best.  That's the philosophy I have tried to take as a mother - do my best, don't try to be the best.  I hope that this knew adventure will allow all of us moms to have a place to share how we're striving toward that goal and what obstacles we meet along the way.  I hope you'll join me!

To celebrate the launch of the blog, I'm giving away a Junior League of New Orleans Cookbook!!  The Crescent City Collection is a gorgeous book filled with recipes and beautiful images of New Orleans' historic homes.

To enter:

1. Like New Orleans Moms Blog on Facebook HERE

2. Follow New Orleans Moms Blog on Twitter HERE

3. Subscribe to the New Orleans Moms Blog Posts HERE

4. Follow my blog

5. Post a comment telling me how you've entered (required)

5 1/2. and what you're most excited about regarding the NOLA moms blog (two entries!!)

Junior League New Orleans Cookbook Giveaway!

In order to celebrate the launch of the New Orleans Moms blog launch, I will be giving away a copy of the Junior League New Orleans cookbook: Crescent City Collection.   This cookbook truly is a taste of New Orleans.  The recipes are amazing, but I think you'll also enjoy the beautiful photographs of some of New Orleans' most historic homes.  

To enter:

1. Like New Orleans Moms Blog on Facebook HERE

2. Follow New Orleans Moms Blog on Twitter HERE

3. Subscribe to the New Orleans Moms Blog Posts HERE

4. Follow my blog

5. Post a comment telling me how you've entered (required)

5 1/2. and what you're most excited about regarding the NOLA moms blog (two entries!!)

I'll "see" you tomorrow in my introductory post!

Let The Games Begin!

Jane is taking this Saints season seriously.  She's decided that if eating grass is a pre-game ritual that's good enough for LSU's Les Miles, then it's good enough for her.

WHO DAT!!!

PS - No grass was harmed in the making of this post...

Celeb Hair Style Inspirations

So, I had to cancel my last hair appointment because of a client meeting.  As a result, I am trying desparately to embrace "hombre" colored hair.  I just can't pull it off.  I am so ready to have this mess on my head glammed up.  

When straightened, my hair is just at my shoulders.  Here are a few of the styles I'm considering...

Hers is longer, but I love the angled "lob" (long bob).  And her color makes hombre look more desirable.

I love the soft pieces that frame her face and while the color is too blonde for me, I like where her stylist went with it.

I don't think I'm up for managing layers like Reese's, but I might think about a bang.

What do you think of these do's?

Lovely Message

I saw this today, and it made me so aware of just how quickly time has gone by since Jane arrived.  Each and every day, I feel like she grows taller and stronger and smarter and more clever.  And I admit that I am sometimes too wrapped up in the millions of "to do" items I have to complete to see her for who she is at that very moment in time.

So tonight, rather than rocking Jane until she was settled and letting her fall asleep on her own, I held her in my arms and sang to her until her eyes closed peacefully.  Then, I held her more.  I touched her hands and kissed her chubby cheeks and took in every last bit of this amazingly sweet child.  

Thanks Ms. Hamilton.  Fifty four years later and your words continue to bring wisdom to mothers.