Five Things Friday

Oh hi (!)

Sorry I left you hanging yesterday. Unfortunately when you leave editing photos to your last task of publishing a blog post and your dinosaur of a computer decides to simply refuse to cooperate and you end up spilling hot water down your pretty skirt while trying to steam it and get a run in your pantyhose the minute you run out the door to make it in time for a big meeting...sometimes the blog post doesn't make it live.

Not that any of that happened to me yesterday.

Ok, maybe it did.

Why is it that on the days when I try to take it up a notch in how I look for a big meeting do I end up as a giant hot mess?! Gah!

Anyhow, I was going to tell you about banana bread muffins yesterday...but they will have to wait until Monday. Sorry! Instead, enjoy my five things!

animal print heels

My mom talked me into buying these and I really love them. They are pretty comfortable and just give an extra oomph to any outfit, especially my standard black or gray uniform.

Oscars

Admittedly, I don't think I've seen any of the best picture noms this year...woops! Somehow time got away from me and here we are at the end of February. Either way, I still love watching the glamour and love using it as an excuse to spend a fun night on the couch eating snacks with my mom.

OPI's Holland Collection

I think I love every polish in this collection, but if I had to pick one, I'd go with Dutch Ya' Just Love OPI? So pretty. Now I have to start hunting these down...

 

banana bread muffins

I made these for you! And can't wait to share them on Monday. 4 Points+ each.

 

bright skinny jeans

ahhhh spring please get here! I really need to own a pair of these...in like 10 colors!

So that's what I'm loving this week!

What are your five things?

Oh, and if you missed anything this week, check out:

Secret Recipe Club: Mexican Layer Bake

THON A-mazingness in Pictures

Go To Breakfasts, Instagram-style!

Go-To Breakfasts, Instagram Edition

I wasn't always a huge fan of breakfast.

Ok, that's not entirely a true statement.

I've always loved eggs, pancakes and other decadent things, but there was a time when I never made eating breakfast each day a priority.

Now, I can't imagine going without breakfast in the morning! I often take photos of my breakfast, but since I don't food document here on the blog, I hardly ever share them. Here's a look at some of my favorites, Instagram-style!

sliced banana with peanut butter

egg white sandwich

berry-baked oatmeal

tea in my favorite mug

strawberry vanilla yogurt muffins

sliced apple & banana with peanut butter

veggie-filled frittata (and you may see my fave frittata here)

sliced bananas and peanut butter on toasted sandwich thin

homemade holiday cookies on Christmas morning

my favorite scrambled eggs, fontina & toast from 92Y TriBeCa

pumpkin oatmeal & piping hot coffee

banana, peanut butter & Wasa crackers

fancy French toast for Valentine's brunch

What are your go-to breakfasts?

Oh and if you aren't following me on Instagram, come on over so we can be friends! Find me @theavidappetite!

The Weekend in Photos

THON - Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon - the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, which raises money for pediatric cancer. Year-long efforts to raise money for this organization culminate with a dance marathon in which the dancers are required to stand on their feet and stay awake for 46 hours. This year, they raised over $10.6 million For The Kids! My sister sits on the exec board of Atlas, an independent student org with one cause - to raise money for THON! I spent the weekend at Penn State with my family and Christine celebrating, dancing, crying and feeling completely overwhelmed by this incredible event!

A-mazingness.