Warm Apple Crisp

Since today is the first day of Apple Week (in honor of Johnny Appleseed), I decided to bake an apple crisp for my little first graders. Apple Crisp is definitely one of my favorite desserts. Apple anything really...

Here is the quick and easy recipe that I used. I sure hope the kiddos approve! I usually serve this dessert right out of the oven with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream.

Apple Crisp
-2 pks jiffy yellow cake mix
-6 granny smith apples
-1/2 c sugar
-2 Tbs cinnamon
-1 stick softened butter

1. Peel and chop apples in small cubes.
2. Arrange into a 13x9 pan.
3. Combine sugar & cinnamon. Sprinkle over apples.
4. Crumble butter and cake mix in a separate bowl with your hand. The crumblier the better!
5. Add crumble to apple mixture. Mix around in pan.
6. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.


Happy Apple Week!

Enjoy!

HF4F

I'm glad I got to share so much about my bridal shower with you this week. Next week, I will be dedicating my time to showing you things that have been going on around the house {aka} before and after pictures....who doesn't love those?

Did you have a good week? On Monday I will be baking an apple crisp for my little first graders in honor of apple week! Do you celebrate apple week at your school {teachers, parents?}

This week's Top 5:

1. Had my first candy corn of the season!


2. Got a new front door! I'm mildly obsessed with front doors...and wreaths on front doors. Ours will be up soon! 


3. Went home and got to spend girl time with my sissy.


4. Got a beautiful fall bouquet from my future m-i-l just because!


5.  Sent out the last of the wedding invites & even received a few RSVP cards in the mail!!


Have a blessed weekend!!

Tea Party Fashion

Yesterday I posted a peak into my Tea Party Bridal Shower. 
Today, is all about my outfit. 


Shoes: Lulu Townsend // Dress: Max & Cleo // Necklace: Givenchy
Bangles: Nordstrom // Post Earrings: Michael Kors


For this shower, I wanted to go for a classic tea house look with a focus on my shoes. There is actually a story behind these shoes. I bought them last year when I thought my wedding colors would include navy, in hopes to wear them with my wedding dress. Once we set our date for Novemeber though, I wanted to move from a navy palette to a neutral one.

Luckily I got to keep the shoes and get new ones too! Wait until you see what I'll be wearing to the my garden bridal shower. It's so Miami Vice!

Sweet Day!

My Tea Room Bridal Shower

Location: Empress Tea Room
Number of Guests: 20
Time: 11:30

Bridal showers are in the air around here... Next month will be my Miami bridal shower! I am already counting the days!

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Welcome to my Tampa bridal shower hosted by my mom and sister (maid of honor).  

If you are looking for a small, intimate and girlie place to host a shower, this one is definitely a winner. I can honestly say I had a perfect afternoon with my closest family and friends.


 Check out the eclectic china!


 Thank you mom & sis for such a beautiful shower!! 


 Lunch is served!


What's a shower without bridal games?? We played Love Movie Trivia!


6/10 of my bridesmaids! Thank you guys for coming!


 Opening gifts with my sissy/maid of honor!


I now have an almost fully stocked kitchen!! I can't wait to cook, cook, cook!


 My four moms. These women inspire me everyday!

And last but not least... my sissy & maid of honor. I love you more than words and cannot wait to have you by my side on our wedding day! 


I hope you enjoyed getting a peak into my bridal shower! Tomorrow I will share more details about my tea party outfit. 

Easy Peasy Lemon Bars

This past weekend, my future m-i-l and s-i-l and I took a trip to Tampa for my bridal shower thrown by my mom and sister. It was a wonderful day and I can't wait to share all the details with you tomorrow!

In the meantime, I made these bars last week & thought you would enjoy some good bye summer easy peasy lemon bars from my BHG Cookbook!

 Are you ready for the best part??? Only 114 calories per bar.


Easy Peasy Lemon Bars:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbs cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup buter
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4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 Tbs all purpose flour
2 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
3/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9 pan.
2. In a large bowl combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden.
4.  Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl stir together eggs, granulated sugar, the 3 Tbs flour, the lemon peel, lemon juice, and milk.
5. Pour filling over hot crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until center is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
6. Cut into bars. Right before serving, sift powdered sugar over tops.

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Freezer Tip: To freeze, use a large tupperware and parchment paper. I layer the bars one after another with the parchment paper dividing them. I then wrap the top of the tupperware with saran wrap, aluminum foil and then closed it with the lid.

I was so surprised with how fresh they tasted a few days later! I actually liked them better than the first day because of how cold they got!