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-First roll out a can of pizza dough and cut into squares. I make 5 vertical cuts and 3 horizontal cuts to get 18 squares of dough. 
-Then cut 6 string cheese sticks into thirds and place a piece of cheese in the middle of each square. 
-Roll your dough into balls around the cheese. 
-Set these aside and repeat with another can of pizza dough and six more string cheese sticks. 
-Arrange your dough into a football on top of a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. 
-Then mix together melted butter, garlic powder and parsley flakes and brush on top of the football. 
-Top with pepperoni and make sure all of the dough is covered to really define the football shape. 
-Bake on 400 for 15 minutes. 
-While it's baking cut another cheesestick into two long pieces and three short ones. These will be your laces. 
-Once the football is done, arrange these on top and place back in the oven for another minute or two. Serve and enjoy!

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These are easy to make though, just use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut your tortillas, then fill and grill on the stove! 

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Linking our outfits here: https://liketk.it/40B4p

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-First, roll out crescent dough and slice each of the triangles into thirds. 
-Then spread a little boursin herb and garlic cheese onto each of the triangles. 
-Add a lil smokie and roll it up. 
-Bake for 12-15 minutes on 375. 
-Serve and enjoy!

Do you add anything extra to your pigs in a blanket? 

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Today we are making one for Valentine's Day. 

-First take a board and spread peanut butter all over it. 
-Then top with chocolate chips, valentine's day sprinkles, bananas, nutella and strawberries. I cut mine to look like hearts. 
-Then serve with graham crackers, pretzels or fruit and enjoy! 

Are you doing anything fun for Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day? Have you tried the peanut butter board yet?

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-First, cut the top off a round loaf of bread and remove the middle. 
-Cut all of the pieces removed into cubes and set aside. 
-Then take a jalapeno queso block and cut it into cubes. Place in a pan. 
-Then add two cans of drained green chiles and a splash of milk. 
-Heat over medium high heat on the stove stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Trust me nobody wants that cleanup. 
-Then immediately pour into your bread bowl and serve hot with the cubed bread pieces. Enjoy!

Easy, and tasty! Are you having or going to a Super Bowl party this year? What's on the menu?

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Home, Life, Style · March 13, 2019

The World’s Best Pens


 I am picky about my pens. Like really picky.

I need my pen to a) be cute and b) write well. I need my pen to write smooth, consistent, not too thin but not too thick, and never smudge ever ever under any circumstances.

We’ll get to my favorite pen in a sec, but first I want to give a shout-out to my second favorite pen.

My favorite pens forever were the Pilot G2s. I still use these at my full-time job. My drawer is full of them. When people ask to use my pen I tell them yes, but ask for it back when they’re done. Fun fact: they never give them back…hence why I still use these pens at work. If you want a great, super cheap option that you don’t care if you lose, buy a bulk-load of G2s. They write amazingly well, but aren’t cute.

For Christmas, my co-worker + friend, gave me this Luxye Gold Crystal Pen and my world was forever changed! It checked off every qualification I have for my pens. It is a gorgeous gold and also comes in Rose Gold and Silver options. The gold matches my planner and my home office decor so it’s perfect! The middle of the pen has a chamber filled with white and gold crystals. Obviously, I love sparkles so this is so up my alley.

Secondly, this pen writes so well. It is a roller ball pen and has a really nice weight to it. It glides SO SMOOTH. Like you can hear it on the paper just gliding left to right. It’s a little magical if you ask me. Even though the pen is gold, the ink is black and doesn’t smudge. I’ve tested writing and immediately wiping my finger over it to see if it will smudge. I’ve tested writing and immediately closing my book. Nothing. It’s wonderful.

I love this pen so much! Don’t just take it from me, here are some reviews:

  • They write so smooth!!!
  • I get so many compliments on them at work.
  • This is a great to give as a gift.
  • Pens are expensive looking.
  • I will be ordering again for sure!

I’m so passionate about my pens because I still use a paper planner and I’m constantly writing down “ta-da lists” and ideas for content as they pop in my head. I need my notes and thoughts to be legible. I think it’s important.

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Ok I’ve blabbed on about pens long enough. Do you have a favorite pen?

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Comments

  1. Kiara Catanzaro says

    March 13, 2019 at 8:47 am

    I’m starting to get more particular about my pens, too! My boss always finds the BEST pens around, so she will always let me look through her stash and have one. I love other people who are into pens, notebooks, stationery, etc.

  2. Laura says

    March 13, 2019 at 9:11 am

    GIRL, I am a SUCKER for pens! And the fact this is gold, and GORGEOUS, I need to order them! Life is too short not to use cute things! Great post! xoxo

  3. Keating | Mainely Keating says

    March 13, 2019 at 11:30 am

    Oh man, I LOVE finding new pens! And this one is super pretty!! I need to get my hands on it!

  4. Marette Flora @ Floradise says

    March 13, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    What pretty pens! I love a good pen as well because I plan on paper and am always writing stuff down.

  5. Life of Creed says

    March 13, 2019 at 10:14 pm

    I love a good pen too! This one definitely looks super cute! I write in a paper planner and love a pen that doesn’t smudge, because my handwriting is not the best and I need to be able to read it later, lol.

  6. CindyMoore says

    March 13, 2019 at 11:40 pm

    I love gel pens and only use those. However, they do smear if touched too soon. Your pen sounds amazing…and I’d love it in silver. I’ll have to check out the brand.

  7. Shannon Lang says

    March 14, 2019 at 6:05 am

    This pen is super cute and girly! I love the glitter. I need one for my new journal!

  8. Cynthia Cline says

    March 14, 2019 at 7:43 am

    I love pens too! although i was never really picky. I will have to try the luxye! Its soo pretty. And I, too, still use a paper planner. It’s just so therapeutic 🙂

  9. Mistle says

    March 14, 2019 at 9:25 am

    I’m really picky about my pens as well! When it comes to work I only use cheap pens because I don’t want me good ones to walk off. These pens are so pretty!!! I may have to buy me some.

  10. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    March 14, 2019 at 9:39 am

    The pilot G2’s are my favorite! I’ve been using them (in blue) since I was in 8th grade. I work in a library and people steal my pens all the time. It might be nice to have a fancy one at home though!

  11. Beth_Daily_Dog_Tag says

    March 14, 2019 at 10:42 am

    I love a good pen. My sisters and I all share an addiction to stationery and writing utensils.

  12. Christa Del Giorno says

    March 14, 2019 at 1:49 pm

    I am obsessed with pens and office supplies in general. I am super picky about my pens, too. These look so perfect!

  13. Jasmine Hewitt says

    March 14, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    i’m picky about my pens too. i try to keep them cheap so they arent stolen, or funky colors for the same reason

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-First roll out a can of pizza dough and cut into squares. I make 5 vertical cuts and 3 horizontal cuts to get 18 squares of dough. 
-Then cut 6 string cheese sticks into thirds and place a piece of cheese in the middle of each square. 
-Roll your dough into balls around the cheese. 
-Set these aside and repeat with another can of pizza dough and six more string cheese sticks. 
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-Top with pepperoni and make sure all of the dough is covered to really define the football shape. 
-Bake on 400 for 15 minutes. 
-While it's baking cut another cheesestick into two long pieces and three short ones. These will be your laces. 
-Once the football is done, arrange these on top and place back in the oven for another minute or two. Serve and enjoy!

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These are easy to make though, just use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut your tortillas, then fill and grill on the stove! 

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I like the pool noodle hack but did not have time to go acquire a pool noodle in January.

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-First, roll out crescent dough and slice each of the triangles into thirds. 
-Then spread a little boursin herb and garlic cheese onto each of the triangles. 
-Add a lil smokie and roll it up. 
-Bake for 12-15 minutes on 375. 
-Serve and enjoy!

Do you add anything extra to your pigs in a blanket? 

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-First take a board and spread peanut butter all over it. 
-Then top with chocolate chips, valentine's day sprinkles, bananas, nutella and strawberries. I cut mine to look like hearts. 
-Then serve with graham crackers, pretzels or fruit and enjoy! 

Are you doing anything fun for Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day? Have you tried the peanut butter board yet?

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-First, cut the top off a round loaf of bread and remove the middle. 
-Cut all of the pieces removed into cubes and set aside. 
-Then take a jalapeno queso block and cut it into cubes. Place in a pan. 
-Then add two cans of drained green chiles and a splash of milk. 
-Heat over medium high heat on the stove stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Trust me nobody wants that cleanup. 
-Then immediately pour into your bread bowl and serve hot with the cubed bread pieces. Enjoy!

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