aaaannnnddd we’re back ladies and gentlemen. monday is here, yet again. mine was filled with lots of naps, lots of coffee, and LOTS of Gossip Girl (season 5 isn’t something you just stop watching…) hope your President’s Day was relaxing and full of smiles! onto this week’s favs and little links of love:

grilled. freakin. cheese.// okay so i should probably stop mentioning really delicious things you can make in a waffle iron but like look at this. seriously. and grilled cheese is practically its own food group so it’s totally okay to have one of these like every day.

Summer Styles// because it’s never too early for florals and neons and anything J. Crew

XO// my little late Valentine’s Day gift for you, a whole lotta “x’s” and “o’s” and a little Queen B and a huge heap of beautiful John Mayer (warning: you will become obsessed and listen to this like five billion times)

tiny pretty elephants// this cute little bracelet is the most adorable thing on the planet, not to mention ANYTHING Stella&Dot. and only $19??? sign me up for like five please so i can have a little elephant family.

well i hope the start of your week was fabulous and the rest continues to top it! remember to always stay yourself and never be afraid to say no to anything that doesn’t make you over the top happy. it’s your life, and you’re in charge of it, so unless you’re obsessed and in love with it, make a change. sending my love and hugs always!

xoxo, Allison

so here is the finally promised Valentine’s Day treat “how-to”!!!

i had SOOO much fun making these with my siblings and brought them to school in my lunch all these week, they’re super delish and super cute, so practically it can’t get any better! Whether you’re sending them off to friends or stashing them for yourself (I don’t blame you) Hope you enjoy 🙂

Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

So to make these yummy chocolate pretzels you’re gonna need:

Pretzel Rods

Melting Chocolate (whatever flavor you prefer)

 sprinkles/candy of your choice

First step was to melt the chocolate. I read a bunch of fancy ways to do this online but ended up just pouring the chocolate melting wafers into a pot on the stove and while stirring them around they melted pretty quickly, just make sure to keep scraping the bottom so none sticks!!

Next take your pretzel rods and dip them in the chocolate. my siblings and i found it to be a lot easier just to have one person hold the pretzel and the other take a spoon and pour some chocolate on to make the process faster.

Then take your sprinkles and pour them on. THIS IS A LOT EASIER IF YOU PUT A BOWL UNDERNEATH SO YOU CAN REUSE FALLEN SPRINKLES. coat with sprinkles until you’re satisfied (which for me, is a lot of sprinkles). after it is coated in deliciousness set it on a cookie sheet with some parchment paper for it to dry

Keep doing this until all your pretzels are pretty!

PRETZEL BITES

these treats are super quick and easy and are perfect for grabbing and snacking way too many

for these treats you’re gonna need:
normal pretzels

hershey’s kisses (i grabbed the “hugs” for the white and milk chocolate look)

m&ms

This one is super basic. Just lay your pretzels on a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place a kiss on each one. then stick it in the oven until they start to melt. NOT UNTIL THEY ARE COMPLETELY MELTED. they will continue to melt a little once you take them out so sooner is better than later.

then while the kiss is melted stick on an M&M and wait until they’re dry. sticking it in the freezer for a bit helps the process speed up a bit!

Hope you enjoyed this quick recipes and make and share them with your valentines this year! have a happy rest of your week friends!

xoxo, Allison

Happy Monday to you all!

I thought I would cheer you all (and myself, it’s been a long day) up with some of the things I’ve been loving right now. Because nothing gets me moving and working like some “Pin-spiration” so i decided what more fun than to cheer you up EVERY Monday with some links i’ve been loving for the week. Mondays are my busiest day during school and least busy after so as my mental sanity break for your enjoyment, here is to the first ever “Monday Magic” post with all of my current faves!! Just click the title of the fav to be sent to the link! Hope you are as excited as I am! So here you go friends!

{these cinnamon rolls} okay if waffles aren’t your favorite breakfast food i don’t trust you, and if cinnamon rolls pressed to waffle form aren’t even better go see a doctor. these look absolutely heavenly and i can’t wait to have them for breakfast soon!

{Lennon & Maisy} if you weren’t already obsessed with these two cuties you need to be. check out their latest cover I’m utterly obsessed with.

{this chick} so if it wasn’t very clear, i love reading blogs as much as i love writing and i LOVE this girl. Jenna runs “She’s Just Smitten” and it’s honestly the cutest and most relatable thing i’ve ever read. she combines her fun fashion, finds, and words with you in a sassy, sweet and honest way and i adore her writing, so give a blog girl some credit and check her out!

{hot chocolate toppings} so if you’re like me and are just as hooked on some liquid chocolate as you are coffee then this is for you. this link shows you how to create frozen whipped cream dollops you can just stick on your mug whenever you please! i think these would also be just delicious on top of smoothies come summer! for sure gonna try soon!

{sparkles and lots of them} THIS GIRL. ohmyword I’m in love with her Esty shop. KaitlinKendallDesigns is a crafty queen who makes everything from glitter key fobs to pencils to hair ties to Blair Waldorf signs and i want absolutely everything. check it out if you’re still in need of a bestie Valentine’s day gift!

hope you love these links as much as I do and hope you have a happy happy rest of your Monday!

xoxo, Allison