Sunday, November 24, 2019

My Favorite {2 Ingredient!} Pumpkin Muffins

Easy recipes are pretty much the only recipes I do.  And this one is definitely that with only 2 ingredients!  I've made this tasty {& pretty healthy} fall treat with both chocolate cake mix & spice cake mix, & it's yummy either way!  If you like more chocolate-y flavors, than I suggest trying a chocolate or devil's food cake mix.  However, this go around I'm using a spice cake mix.  I found the pumpkin flavors come through even more when you use this mix as opposed to a chocolate one.


Here's what you need: a spice cake mix {or chocolate if you like} + a 15 oz. can of pure pumpkin {note: NOT pumpkin pie filling}.  That's legitimately it.


Preheat the oven to 325° F.  Add muffin liners to your muffin tin or simply spray your bare muffin tin well with a non-stick baking spray.  Add the cake mix powder & the pure canned pumpkin together in a large bowl & stir well {until you don't see any more cake mix powder}.  Scoop the mixture into your muffin tin & bake for about 20 minutes.  Insert a toothpick into the middle of some of your muffins to see if it comes out clean - if it does they should be done!


I hope you enjoy these easy-peasy pumpkin muffins with your family this season!

P.S.: The pumpkin makes them so moist!    

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

33 Realizations from this 33 Year Old


Today's the day - my birthday.  33 years on this planet & here's a few things I know...
  
1. God sees you.
2. He loves you more than you can fathom.
3. He is sovereign & has good in store for us.
4. He really does know best.
5. His timing really is perfect.
6. Drink more water.  It is good for you, calorie free, & practically free.
7. Exercise is worth it in so many ways.
8. Start your day with prayer + keep it going alll day.
9. Sometimes you just might need to watch a Disney movie.
10. Eat more fiber.
11. Eat more fruits + veggies.
12. Comparison will always be an option in this world, but so is the ability to say no to it.
13. Worry truly gets you nothing good + wastes your precious time.
14. Don't forget all the prayers He's answered + all the things you have now that used to fill your prayer life.
15. Practice gratitude in word + deed.
16. Read your Bible for yourself - never take what others preach as gospel until you compare it to His Word.
17. Figure out your gifts + talents {everybody has 'em}, then use 'em for the Lord.
18. Always tithe what you've been blessed to earn.
19. Laugh lots.
20. If it's possible for you, get a good night's sleep as often as you can.
21. Don't let the opportunities to speak kind, life-giving words to others slip by.
22. Say "I love you" often to the people you love.
23. Act out "I love you" often to the people you love.
24. Don't take people + things + circumstances for granted - life is short & not too much is guaranteed.
25. Try to make every day special.
26. Sometimes you need to eat dessert first.
27. Nature is free therapy - go get out in God's creation.
28. Learn to laugh at yourself + don't sweat the small stuff.
29. With Jesus you truly are forgiven + free - live like that.
30. You are never alone.
31. Thrift stores can be unexpected treasure troves.
32. Put your phone down more - you'll find real life is out there happening & you could actually be a part of it!
33. True beauty doesn't wash off or fade & is more valuable than the superficial stuff.