Saturday, December 27, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
DIY White Chocolate Mochas
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| Just a few of my favorite things (Pumpkin candles, warm drinks, and a pumpkin) |
Hey everybody. If you know me, then you know I love me some Starbucks. I'll never forget my first frappuccino. I was a bright eyed college student and while out with some sorority sisters we stopped by the Barnes and Noble which happened to have a Starbucks inside. I had not idea what to order, so I settled on the Caramel Frappuccino. Let me tell you when it touched my lips, fireworks exploded and birds began to sing. I had no idea coffee (or things that contain coffee) could taste so good! Well fast forward a few more years and one cool day I wanted something from Starbucks but it was too cold for frappuccinos. So out of curiosity I asked for a venti White Chocolate Mocha. After paying for it and getting it, I blew on it a bit and took a sip. Man let me tell you something else, those firewords and birds were back! After that day, White Chocolate Mochas were all I would order. Well except for the occasional Shaken Passion Iced Tea with Lemonade, my Caramel and Caramel Crunch frappuccinos, and my Pumpkin Spice Lattes.
Well last night before picking up the girls from preschool, Lovey and I had to stop at the Food Lion to pick up something for dinner. Well the sudden craving came over me for a White Chocolate Latte. Well I would have gone to Starbucks except for I like to use my rewards card because when I pay with it, I get a star towards a free drink. However, I only had $0.30 left on my card and I didn't want to have to load it again until payday. (That's how my budget works when it comes to Starbucks. I get $25 a month and after it is spent I wait until the next payday. Self control at its finest) So I decided that to get my fix I would have to make one myself. I whipped out my phone and went to Pinterest to get a recipe that was easy and quick. I found a pin and bought the ingredients which was some white chocolate chips, whole milk, and whipped cream. I already had coffee and my coffee maker has a strong brew setting.
After dinner and getting the girls into bed, I set on making my at home latte. Lovey even wanted to try one and he never drinks coffee or anything with coffee in it. Following the pin instructions I made a makeshift double boiler and in the glass bowl added the milk and white chocolate chips. I stirred constantly until the chips melted and the milk was hot. In the mean time, my coffee was brewing in the machine. Then I mixed some of the milk with the coffee and then added the rest of the milk to my cup. I topped it with the whipped cream and sprinkled a bit of cinnamon on top.
From first impressions, not bad at all. It was a bit too sweet to my liking but that's nothing a little more coffee would be able fix. Even Lovey enjoyed it. However, we may have to use 2% or 1% milk next time as the whole milk was a bit much for our stomachs before bedtime. That aside it is something I will be keeping in the back of my mind whenever a Starbucks craving hits and my allotted funds have given out. Below is a link to the pin as well as the recipe. If there is anything else I should make and blog about or any general blogging ideas let me know in the comments below.
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Copycat Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha
1 1/3 cup whole milk
1 cup white chocolate chips (I used Nestle Toll House brand)
1 cup strong brewed coffee
whipped cream (I used Food Lion brand)
ground cinnamon (for garnish)
1. Warm milk using double boiler or for makeshift double boiler place glass bowl over pot of boiling water (bring water to boil then lower to simmer)
2. Add white chocolate chips and stir until melted and milk is hot
3. Put some of milk mixture in large mug and add coffee. Then top with remaining milk mixture.
4. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon on top
Find the original recipe here. I doubled the recipe so there would be enough for me and Lovey. I always say best to make too much than not enough.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Sunshine Blogger Award
Hey
everybody! Long time no see I know. Well I’m back and with good reason. I was
nominated for the Sunshine Blogger award by Nisa at Ms. Direction. We follow
each other on Instagram and I have to say it was an honor and a privilege just
to be thought of for the nomination. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunshine
Blogger Award, here is how it works...
Rules:
- Acknowledge the nominating blogger with a link to the website. Thanks Nisa!!
- Share 11 random facts about myself by answering the questions the nominating blogger has created for me.
- List 11 bloggers I believe deserve some recognition and a little blogging love! (I can't nominate the blogger who nominated me.)
- Let the 11 bloggers know you nominated them.
- Post 11 questions for the bloggers I nominate to answer.
Questions:
- What inspired you to start a blog? What inspired me to start a blog is that I enjoy putting my thoughts in words that I can go back and read. My first blog was on MySpace (really lol) and it went on from there. What keeps me blogging though is just tracking the journey that my hair has made.
- Who is your biggest supporter? My biggest supporter is my husband. When I first started blogging, we were dating. I really wanted him to know how I felt about him, but I couldn’t verbally express it. So I let my blog do it for me and I like to think it worked. He is always asking when my next post is coming and that he still likes reading both of my blogs.
- If you could live anyone's life for one day, who would it be? Why? I would have to say either one of my daughters because I just miss being a kid sometimes and they make it look so easy and fun.
- What quality do you value most in a person? Honesty. Just be honest with me. I might be a bit upset at the truth, but it is temporary. That’s part of why me and my husband work because he is honest to a fault.
- What is your favorite quote? “When you love someone you gotta trust them. I mean there’s no other way. You have to give them the key to everything you own. Otherwise, what’s the point?” Sam Rothstein (Casino)
- When was the last time you tried something new? A few weeks ago at Trader Joe’s I tried guacamole for the first time and I have to say it was amazing.
- What day stands out as the happiest day in your life? Argghh!! Too many to narrow down to just one. I’ll say my top 3 are the days my girls were born and the day I got married.
- What's your favorite thing about you? My sense of humor. I would say it is a mix of sarcasm and sharp observations. It doesn’t come across as mean, but I have been told that I am a true smarta$$ lol.
- What is one thing you usually forget? Where I put my car keys. I can sit them in a common spot for five minutes and if I am asked where they are I couldn’t tell you. I also forget appointments if I don’t write them down.
- What does friendship mean to you? Friendship means a lot to me, but because I’m so introverted at times it may seem like I don’t enjoy having friends. It is further from the case.
- Would you rather be dumb and awesome or smart and boring? Smart and boring because being dumb is just not me.
Well I
honestly can’t think of eleven bloggers who would pay attention to this or have
not already done this, so instead I nominate anyone with a blog who has read
this post. Easy way out? Possibly but I don’t mind.
1. Is
there a subject that you would not blog about?
2. What is
your favorite dish to cook?
3. If you
are stranded on an island, what 3 things would you be stranded with?
4. What is
your most embarrassing moment?
5. What is
your favorite body part?
6. If you
could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
7. Which
superpower would you choose: invisibility or flight?
8. When is
the last time you told someone you love them and who?
9.
Spiders: nature’s friend or your sworn enemy?
10. If you
could go back to any period of time in history, what would it be and why?
11. Which
do you like more: the new Ninja Turtles or the 90’s version?
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
TMI Tag
Hey y'all. Lately I have been seeing on YouTube that people have been
doing this tag. So I decided what the hell and I found the questions
and started answering them. I believe that this tag is a getting to know
you sort of thing and I answered everything honestly. So without
further ado, here is the TMI Tag...
What are you wearing?
My black Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany’s t-shirt
and grey Capri sweats that say “Baby Girl” on the butt.
Ever been in love?
Yes. In fact I’m in love now with my husband and my kids.
Ever had a terrible breakup?
I’ve had two. One with a long term boyfriend that ended with
screaming and cursing and another that ended when the guy told me that he didn’t
want to settle down with me but turned around and got some random chick
pregnant and then had the audacity to invite me to the baby shower (we were
co-workers but still). He even asked me why I didn’t show up. (Umm helloooo!!!)
How tall are you?
I am 5’4.
How much do you weigh?
I weigh 250-255 lbs. but no one believes me because I guess
I carry it evenly but I do need to lose weight.
Any tattoos?
No but I’m still young LOL!!
Any piercings?
Yes (2 holes in each ear and a navel piercing)
OTP?
Carrie and Big because of the journey that they had go
through to get to where they are.
Favorite show?
Too many to name but for right now RuPaul’s Drag Race
Favorite band?
No Doubt
Something you miss?
More like someone which would be my dad and my granddad.
Favorite song?
Again too many to name but anything by Amy Winehouse is on
the list.
How old are you?
31 for the next 19 days
Zodiac sign?
Aries-Taurus cusp because my birthday is April 20th.
I identify more with Taurus though.
Quality you look for in a partner?
A since of humor and has good taste in movies to the point
that it can be quoted in normal conversation.
Favorite quote?
If you love someone, you’ve got to trust them. I mean there’s
no other way. You have to be able to give them the key to everything you have.
Otherwise what’s the point? –Sam “Ace” Rothstein (Casino)
Favorite actor?
Robert DeNiro
Favorite color?
Pink (Phi Mu in the house!!)
Loud or Soft music?
Depends on my mood. If I’m in a bad mood and need to get
lifted up then loud, but when I want to chill out then soft.
Where do you go when you’re sad?
The shower. It’s where I do my thinking.
How long does it take you to shower?
About 10-15 minutes depending on if I’m washing my hair or
shaving.
How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
30 minutes. It would be quicker if I could stay away from
the television.
Ever been in a physical fight?
Quite a few (most of them with my brother)
Turn on?
Can play basketball and look good in basketball shorts. Have
a V cut in the lower area and soft kissable lips.
Turn off?
Arrogance and cockeyes. I can’t stand cockeyes because they
freak me out. Sorry.
The reason you joined YouTube?
Something to do at the moment.
Fears?
Spiders and Death.
Last thing that made you cry?
My financial situation.
Last time you said you loved somebody?
Today to my mom when she stopped by.
Meaning behind your YouTube/Blogger name?
Hotrdumommy because I think I’m kind of hot (LOL) I’m from
the RDU area and I’m a mommy.
Last book you read?
My Horizontal Life by Chelsea Handler
Book your currently reading?
I’m about to read Mommywood by Tori Spelling again.
Last show you watched?
Seinfeld
Last person you talked to?
My husband before he went to the store.
The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
My grandmother. I was texting her to call me back.
Favorite food?
Again too many to name but if you put some Hibachi Chicken
and Steak with Yum Yum sauce in front of me, I’m not going to push it away.
Place you want to visit?
Italy
Do you have a crush?
Yes.
Last time you were insulted?
A few months ago.
Favorite flavor of sweet?
Caramel or Lemon
What instrument do you play?
Clarinet
Favorite piece of jewelry?
These two toned earrings that I got on sale at Old Navy.
Last sport you played?
I shot around (basketball) last year.
Last song you sang?
Drunk in Love (on the way home from work on Monday morning
to keep me awake)
Favorite hookup line?
Did you hurt yourself when you fell from heaven?
Have you ever used it?
No I have not. They chase me LOL!!
Last time you hung out with anyone?
It’s been a few months but it was with my hubby. Just riding
around and grabbing lunch and talking. We need to do that again.
Who should answer these questions next?
Whoever reads this. TAG you’re it!!!
Yep that's right. If you read this you are officially tagged.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Stay Tuned For More
Hey y'all. Just dropping by real quick to let you know that new stuff is coming soon so stay tuned. Also be sure to follow me on Bloglovin. The link is below.
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