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Happy Friday Everyone!!! 

The weekend is finally here!!! I am kicking off the excitement with another link-up of Friday Favorites with some of my favorite bloggers. Check out Andrea's blog called Momfessionals, Erika's blog called A Little Bit of Everything, and Narci's blog called Grace and Love. Their blogs are so inspiring and they are a must read! 

Graduation is still a FAVORITE! 

Remember that one time that I dreadfully counted down the days until college graduation. Well it came and it went and I am still processing the fact that I am now officially apart of the Purdue Alumni Clan

 It's been a little over a month since graduating and the feeling is still one of my favorites!!!

Prepare yourself for an excessive amount of graduation pictures... I am feeling somewhat sentimental today! 

My friends, definite FAVORITES! 

What made me love Purdue so much, you may ask? 

Well I hit the jackpot with college besties! We went out with a bang and did some of our favorites! We even took a little road trip to Chicago and spent way too much time taking selfies with the famous, iconic "Bean"! 

Truth is these girls are my absolute favorites. 

Do you ever just sit back and think about how much better your life is because certain people have been apart of it? Well these girls have filled my life with so much laughter, joy, love and support! They have truly made my life richer. 

I spent most of my time at Purdue inside the building in the background. 

I have a hate/love relationship with Lambert.

Ann Tweedale Cooperative brought us all together and that's just one of the many reasons why it is my favorite.

Hunter Rain Boots, Lifesavers & FAVORITES! 

My wellies. 

They have saved my life countless times this month. What's better than cute and practical? Not much! Especially in daily torrential downpours! 

I am kind of obsessing over how cute these pink ones are! So fun for spring! 

Quiet time and Jesus Calling are two of my morning FAVORITES

I am a HUGE believer that quiet time is good for the soul. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed by my to-do list and life stressors that I can't just sit still and listen to God. This inspirational pin from Pinterest really resonated with me this week! 

Amen to that! 

My favorite place to enjoy my quiet time is on the balcony of my apartment. 

It's so serene and peaceful.

My favorite devotional to accompany me during my quiet time....

Jesus Calling!!!!

It is my absolute FAVORITE daily devotional. It doesn't matter when I read it, where I read it, the mood I am in when I pick it up, it always speaks directly to my heart, ALWAYS.

Oh, and I can't forget my mini morning quiches!

These are a new FAV! 

These little guys have been such a blessing in the morning! I heat them up in the microwave for 30 seconds and then BOOM! I have a yummy, nutritious breakfast calling my name! 

To find the recipe for these easy quiches click here. 

Thankful Thursdays are my favorite too! 

My sweet bestie Addie and I started a new weekly series, called 

Thankful Thursday!

  

Thankful Thursday's are all about setting the stress aside, forgetting about your to-do list and capturing all of the positives in your life. 

I don't know about you, but sometimes it's easy for me to get wrapped up in day to day life and I let the little things overshadow all of the great things in my life! This series is a great way to remind myself of all that I am grateful for. 

We would LOVE for you all to join us as well! Grab the "Thankful Thursday" graphic & link-up with me or Addie, at She Who Longs to Be next Thursday! 

We are so excited to hear about all of the wonderful things you all are thankful for! 

Happy Weekend, friends! Thanks for stopping by! 

Mini Morning Quiche

I found myself rushing around in the morning and only having time to grab a granola bar on my way out the door. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE me some granola, but it got real old real fast. That's when my genius "sister-in-law to be" suggested that I make mini quiches! 

These suckers have changed my life! I am finally eating a breakfast that is beyond tasty & the best part is it's quick and easy on the go, too! 

Here's how you can whip these mini morning quiches up in less than 35 minutes! 

Your Grochery List: 

Olive oil or coconut oil 

1 red onion

1 tomato

1 green pepper

5 slices of bacon 

A dozen eggs

1/2 tsp of salt

A small can of mushrooms

2 garlic gloves 

1/3 cup of milk of choice

3 oz. of shredded cheese

1/8 tsp of black pepper

1/3 cup of all purpose flour

1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro or baby spinach

Directions: 

Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees

 Grease or use non-stick spray on a muffin tin.

(I used a mini square brownie pan)

 Put a tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil in a skillet pan and sauté your choice of meat (I chose bacon) over medium.  While sautéing I threw in teaspoon of minced garlic and a dash of salt to help season the bacon. 

Once I sauté bacon I always place it on a paper towel to soak up all of the fatty juices. 

Next dice up your veggies!

 I chose to use tomatoes, green peppers, mushrooms and red onions, but the options are ENDLESS! The more the merrier! Mix in all of your favs to personalize your mini morning quiches to suit your fancy! 

Throw it all in a mixing bowl! 

Look how pretty the layers look! 

Mix in the bacon and stir stir stir! 

Now grab a dozen eggs, a whisk, and another mixing bowl/measuring cup!

Crack those eggs and get to whisking! 

Once the eggs are whisked together, add in the milk, flour, salt and pepper and continue whisking until smooth. 

Then add the cheese and the veggie/meat mixture to the bowl and mix until your heart desires! 

You are ALMOST DONE! Fill each of the little compartments 3/4 of the way full with your yummy concoction.

Pop the baking tray in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until firm.

When they're done, they should rise similar to this!

You can store these in ziplock bags and place them in the freezer, or if you're like me, you can store 5 in a glass container in the fridge so you have one for every day of the work week! 

The finished product! 

Enjoy!

The Most Devine Pizza Ever.. & it's GRILLED.

Hello there Thursday! 

You have certainly crept up on us! So anxious for the fun filled weekend ahead. But first, let me fill you in on one of the most delicious dinner menu options. 

GRILLED PIZZA. 

Yeah, that's right.. grilled pizza, anyone?

This recipe is absolutely delicious and it is perfect for the summer & the FALL! Nothing better than throwing a couple of personal pizzas on the grill during half time of your team's football game. 

Here is the recipe: 

Ingredients you will need include: 

Pizza dough 

Pizza sauce 

Cheese of your preference.  I love using mozzarella the best, but grated Swiss and Parmesan is also mighty tasty.

Your favorite pizza toppings

Olive oil

Must Haves: 

Grill... I have always used a gas grill,  but I really want to try the recipe out on a charcoal grill as well. 

Metal tongs

Metal spatula

Instructions:

1. Heat the grill: You should heat it quite hot; we usually put the temperature to about 550°F.
2. Gather your ingredients and toppings: We always set all of the topping options out in a row to make it easier for people to move through the line and pick what they would prefer to have on their personal pizza.
3. Prep your dough: It should be stretched or rolled out into a thin circle or rectangular shape. Even though rectangles are the standard way that pizzas are made, they are a lot easier to maneuver on and off the grill, plus why not switch things up a bit, right?
4. Brush the dough with olive oil: Brush one side of the dough with oil; this is the side you'll lay down on the grill.
5. Grill one side of the pizza crust: Place your dough, olive oil side down, on the rack of the grill.  Depending on how hot your grill is, cook the dough for about 3 minutes with the lid off or until grill lines are apparent or the dough, or for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, if you prefer to grill with the lid on.
6.  Grill your veggies: Personally, what I think is so tasty and unique about grilled pizza is grilling the veggies you are using as pizza toppings. I love cutting up green peppers, onions and mushrooms and heating them up on the grill before I add them to the top of my pizza.
7. Fill your pizza with toppings on toppings on toppings: The next step has to be a fairly fast one. Flip your pizza dough over with the tongs or spatula (the dough should be easily removed without sticking). Now, as fast as lightening, you need to top your personal pizza quickly. Spread thin layer of sauce first, add some cheese, and lastly, finish it off with the rest of your toppings. 
8. Cook the pizza: Very similarly to before, put the lid on and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. This will allow the opposite side of the crust do become crisp, as well as heat up your sauce, melt your cheese, and warm up your other toppings. Depending on how loaded you topped your pizza, the length of time it needs to cook may vary. 
9. Snatch your pizza and prepare yourself for indulging in the tasty goodness of your creation: But first, check to make sure the crust has charcoal lines and is fully cooked. The edges should be crisp and well done, and the cheese should all be melted. I know it is hard to not instantly shove it into your mouth because it smells absolutely DELICIOUS, but let it stand for approximately 3-5 minutes to cool off.

Pair it with some chips and dip or some fresh fruit and it makes the perfect meal to enjoy on a nice cool fall day! 

I hope you enjoy this tasty recipe! Thanks for stopping by!

Maddie