High Five for Friday

Hello!

This week has been crazy! With major construction happening in both my new condo and my mom's house, my mom and brother temporarily moving in, feeling under the weather, and working like crazy, I haven't had the chance to blog.

That being said I am making my addition to High Five for Friday. 

1. As mentioned above constuction has continued in my kitchen. My new counter top went in yesterday which is extremely exciting!! My uncle and I will have to do the plumbing this weekend and get the backsplash started so I will put up pictures at that point. 

 

2. Cookie Exchange 

My department at work did a cookie exchange this year and I made truffles :) unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of how I did it but I will eventually for you. 

 

3. Secret SantaThis year I have been blest to be apart of two secret Santas. One with my amazing group of friends and another with my department at work. This is what I received :) 

This year I have been blest to be apart of two secret Santas. One with my amazing group of friends and another with my department at work. This is what I received :)

4. My little condo is looking quite full with me, Holstein (my dog), my mother, my brother and AJ (his dog). Construction is going well in both homes and it's exciting having them stay with me :) 

5. Christmas decorations

Because of the craziness going on in my home I have been slacking on my decorating (also I didn't want them all dusty with the kitchen renos) but here I what I have so far 

Enjoy!

Steph xoxo

High Five for Firday!!

What a great week I had!! Here are some high lights in my #HHF

1: This week was the kick off to Advent!!! I love this time of year! Preparing my heart and mind of Christmas get me so excited! I made this wreath out of old wine bottles! 

2: We got our boxes out and started decorating! Not done just yet but I get to put out a little more everyday!  Here is a preview of my mantel.

3:I bought one of my favourite Christmas treats is PC Candy Cane ice-cream!! BEST THING EVER!!

4:Thursday night, Carrie Underwood stared in The Sound of Music Live on tv! I love this show! I remember watching it as a little girl and it has brought back some happy memories.

5:Planned an Ikea trip with Steph for Monday!!! Can't wait to see what we find!!

Tell me what the BEST part of your week was!?! Leave a comment!

XO Liz
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Chocolate Covered Oreos

Hello!

Christmas baking season has begun and I wanted to try something that would be quick and easy for holiday craziness. 

Chocolate covered Oreos are super easy and only take about an hour from start to finish. 

Supplies: 

Coloured chocolate melts

Sprinkles

Candy pops

Oreos 

Start by heating the Oreos in the microwave for 5-10 seconds. This will make it easier to seperate the two sides. 

Next stick the candy stick into the icing side and put a dab of chocolate to hold the cookie together.

Lay them all down on a cookie sheet and put them in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. 

Melt the chocolate in the microwave until melted, approximately 1 minute but check on it every 20 seconds or so. 

Put the bowl in a pot of simmering water to keep it from hardening. Ensure the water level is low because getting any water in the chocolate will cause it to seize.

Cover the Oreo in chocolate and shake off the excess chocolate. 

Lay them back down on the cookie sheet , making sure they are not touching.

Now for the fun part! 

Decorate as you wish! Doesn't need to be fancy as long as your enjoying it.

Put them in the fridge until hardened all the  way through. I left mine for 1/2 hour.

Enjoy! 

Steph xoxo