Dreams don't work...

Once upon a time I used to do this whole pinteresting Tuesday thing... and while I haven't done it in quite some time, I thought I'd share a few things that I'm absolutely loving lately... things that I'm dreaming about {what? It's not normal to dream about clothes? Hi, I'm Jackie... I do that. A lot.}

I love this outfit. I love the casualness that the graphic tee lends to the full skirt and heels.

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How refreshing does this watermelon juice look? I'm definitely going to be trying this soon... I was going to this morning, but couldn't find the energy. Maybe tomorrow...

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Display ideas for Nora & Jac have been on my brain lately... Next week I'll be setting up my first little booth at a new local artisians shop in Lancaster. {The Blank Slate} I was so, so thrilled when the owner, Katie, contacted me about bringing my goods in there. Mom and I have been brainstorming cute, inexpensive DIY's  for the display. I think it'll turn out pretty cute... p.s. if you're in Lancaster - be sure to stop in after the 3rd to do some shopping! ;)

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I love this. It's simple... and so very true.

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How delicious and healthy do these sound? I think they'll be on the menu soon...Mexican anything always, always sounds yummy.

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What have you been loving lately??

Happy Thursday, sweet cheeks!

A few pretties on this cold, snowy day...

You know when you're too grumpy or pms-y to write anything nice, inspiring, or creative?

That's me today...

So I'll leave you with what I've been pinning lately... because that's my happy place... where I find inspiration to be creative.

Do you follow me on Pinterest? You should! {jacmaries}

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Isn't this color combo just amazing?

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I think next week I'll change it up from smoothies to these Strawberry Shortcake Muffins for breakfast!

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Leopard and purple. I'm in love with this combination. Now I won't be trying it with winter  clothes... but spring?! Yes, please.

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I need this.

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I've become obsessed with quinoa lately. And this recipe sounds delish. It'll be on the menu next week!

So my post has made me a little happier just looking at the pretties... I'm linking up with Shanna for Random Wednesday.


Happy hump day, snowcats! {I don't know... I've got snow on the brain...}

This is what we woke up to this morning in Ohio. It can go away now. Words can't express how over the snow I am right now.

Energy Bites {Saw it. Pinned it. Did it.}

Y'all... this girl is tired. The past two nights I have tossed and turned so much in my sleep that even the cat got outta bed. I don't know what my deal is... maybe I'm not tired enough? I'm not anxious about anything or super stressed out... just not sleeping. Which then makes me stupid tired - take today for example, I forgot to put earrings in and my rings on. I never forget that. Ever.

What do you do when you can't sleep??

You know what I do?? Make energy bites! {okay, you got me - I didn't make these in the middle of the night, but maybe I should think about that...}

I've noticed the Energy Bites, Balls, Bars - whatever you want to call them all over Pinterest and I've thought about making them a few times but... never got around to it.

Have you seen these? Have you made them?

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However, in luau of eating healthier these days - and my incessant cookie craving - I thought it was time to give these babies a go...

First discovery, they are stupid easy and quick to make.
Second discovery, they weigh in at about 120 calories per bite. {Which is 120 good quality calories!}
Third discovery, they do taste like a cookie. Like a no-bake cookie without the extra chocolate and sugar.
Fourth discovery, make these. And devour them. {So maybe that's more like an order than a discovery ;)}

Ingredients:

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/3 cup honey

1 1/3 cup oats

splash of vanilla

1/3 cup chocolate chips

{I'd have liked to add flax seeds to this but I didn't have any on hand.}

Put all those ingredients in a bowl, mix until everything is combined well. Then roll into little balls... maybe an inch? I don't know... this recipe made about 14 bites. Put in the fridge for 30 minutes then they're ready to eat! 

I won't lie, I tested the energy bite goo dough while I was rolling them. It was pretty tasty! I don't think I'd add much more to them - I kinda like the simpler things when it comes to sweets. But these completely satisfy my cookie craving {okay, that's a lie - but it's close}. I take two to work with me so I can have a mid morning and mid afternoon sweet treat. 

Thank. You. Pinterest. 

Have you made these? Did you add different ingredients?

I'm linking up with Katie and Steph for Saw it. Pinned it. Did it. Thursday! 

Happy Thursday, lovelies!