NUTELLA RICE KRISPIE BARS!

Remember a while back when I made Nutella Puppy Chow? 

Man, y'all went crazy. Between comments/tweets/Pinterest it is quite clear there is a Nutella OBSESSION out there! Well friends, I'm here to feed the addiction more today. I've added Nutella to a favorite childhood (and adulthood) snack- Rice Krispie Treats! They are SO good. Trust me.

What you'll need:

6 cups of crisped rice cereal

4 Tablespoons butter

4 1/2 cups mini marshmallows or full bag of large ones

7 tablespoons Nutella (5 to mix in, 2 to drizzle over)

Parchment paper

9x13 pan

How to make it happen:

* I'm sure you've probably make Rice Krispie treats...but if you haven't, allow me to explain*

Step 1: Melt your butter on low in a large saucepan

Step 2: Mix in your marshmallows, stirring often to make sure the marshmallows at the bottom don't burn! 

Step 3: Once completely melted, add in 5 tablespoons of Nutella, stir quickly, and add to a larger bowl with Rice Krispies already in it.

Step 4: Mix quickly before your marshmallow mixture hardens, and spread evenly in a parchment lined pan. Best tip to get it all spread out without sticking to your spatula/spoon/hand? Put a piece of parchment over the top and use a wooden spoon to spread it out.

Step 5: Once cool, heat up your nutella and drizzle it over the top! 

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Easy, no?

Cut off all the edges to make a bunch of perfect squares or rectangles!

Drizzle on the good stuff...

Cut up and enjoy!

So bring these to your next party / get together / potluck and you'll be everyone's favorite. Guarantee.

Okay, be honest.

 How many of you are going to make these tonight?

I'm gonna go ahead and bet about 75%. Yup.

xo, lp

Looking for Nutella Puppy Chow Recipes? Go here!

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THE POST IN WHICH I TALK ABOUT GAP TOO MUCH

It is Monday and I am officially freaking sick of winter. 

We're supposed to get another 10 inches of snow by tomorrow afternoon. Cool. Me and my 45 minute commute are fully flicking you off, Mother Nature. NOT COOL.

Last week I tried and rebel against the weather and wore flats. I mean, it was sunny when I left home in the morning... but then karma got me on the way home as it was blowing snow/freezing rain. Crap.

I finally have started taking #ootd shots again. For those of you who are new around these parts I usually share what I wear to work on Instagram...but it's been dark when I go to work and when I come home, so the whole outfit shot thing has been thwarted lately... or at least that's the excuse I've been using. So until daylight savings time (next week) I'll try and post some!

Speaking of these shots, last week I figured I'd do a realistic shot. Normally if I'm inside our apartment I kick everything out of the way so I don't have a ridiculous amount of mess around me. True story. But last week well... I was too lazy. So here you have it. 

My outfit + mini garden + clutch + book about the Civil War + coaster + placemat + Spike the Punch necklace + gold tray.

All of these items were exactly there on the floor- no staging. Why was a placemat on my floor you ask? I have no idea. I promise not to use it if you come over, though!

Might as well continue on the clothes streak. Dudes, GAP spring stuff is awesome. Got these two super soft tees there yesterday. Everything is 30% off through tomorrow. Boom.

I suppose I can shut up about outfits and talk about something cooler. Like mimosa bars. Saturday Dani hosted a blogger brunch for a few local ladies (Check out Maya, Fran, Lauren, Brittany & Dani!). We had mimosas & coffee with raspberry cream cheese tarts, nutella cinnamon rolls, and other pastries...all while chatting endlessly. Not a bad way to start a weekend! 

 I happen to be real life friends with Dani & her husband Josh, so after the ladies left Michael and I proceeded to stay over for another 8 hours or so. Oops! Sorry guys!

Oh crap, I almost forgot to mention, tomorrow I'll be sharing a recipe for these:

(come back tomorrow...you'll want this recipe!)

This post is already all over the place with no hopes of turning back, so I might as well throw these in. On sale already + 30% off.  Quick Poll: Which would you go for? Brown or Aqua? 

How was your weekend, people?

Anyone else hit up the GAP sale? What'd ya get?

xo, lp

psssssssssssst: find me on Instagram here!

Friday's Fancies #54: Budget Bling

Clearly I love this Friday's Fancies, because I love jewelry. A lot. 

If you follow me on Instagram, you know this already:

(new to B&B? find me here!)

Well, because I'm not made of money I can't just buy designer jewelry all the time. Yes, I believe in investing in classic, staple pieces- but when it comes to over the top, trendy pieces, I don't see a purpose in paying a ridiculous amount! Here are a few of my favorite budget bling finds:

Find #1: Everyone recognizes the J.Crew Venus Flytrap necklace...but did you know you can get one from ASOS for 1/3 of the cost? Not bad, not bad at all.

Find #2: Big ol' sparkly dangly earrings are completely impractical...but totally awesome. Why spend $98 on Kate Spade Petal earrings when you can grab some from ASOS for $25 or $14?

Find #3: Okay. I get Brad Goreski is awesome, and right now the eyeglass jewelry is the way to make your arm/finger/neck his personal shrine...but how long will that last? Come on. $78 for hipster frames when you can grab them for $10? No brainer.

Find #4: Spikes are everywhere- but I can seriously not tell the difference between this CC Skye one at $185 and this ASOS one at $14.

Find #5: Bows. So you want to be ladylike? Good for you. While you're at it be smart like a lady and pay $14 for a bow bracelet instead of $128. Heck, with your $114 savings you can buy a whole handful of them to give to all of your friends.

WAIT: I still haven't convinced you? ASOS offers FREE SHIPPING. Yes, I do own things from Kate Spade and J.Crew...and it always tweaks my nerves when I pay a lot for something...and then still have to pay $10 more bucks for shipping! 

Which budget find to you like best?

I'm all about the first find- basic bling is always best!

xo, lp