Today was worth it...

I got's a job!!!!! :D

Thanksgiving guilty free? Wha What!

If you haven't read already I've made a pact to make things healthier and better for you.

Now, I can say that my awesome baking hobby is now sugar free and guilty free.

We even made the sweet potatoes BETTER sugar free :D

Here are the deserts that I made all sugar free

http://sugarcube16.blogspot.com/2010/11/sugar-free-pumpkin-pie.html

We also made pumpkin cake and we just substituted the sugar with splenda so there is no particular way I make it really.

Peanut Butter Cookies (the Betty Crocker Recipe it was just substituted with splenda)

Cheesecake! 

I'm to tired to type the recipe so if you want it just ask!

Now I made the worst peanut butter cookies the other day I threw them out you want the recipe here you go

http://splenda.tastebook.com/recipes/1397037-Peanut-Butter-Cookie-Bites

yucky!!

:)

How was my day?

Thanks for asking... Freaking horrible... yeah no joke. My Camera was stolen.... Just found out the deadline for a project I'm doing is oh 2 weeks away (you might think that's not horrible but trust me if you knew it would matter soooo much more) I've been on the verge of tears all day...  Thankfully I had all of my pictures on my computer... But, I hope whoever stole it see's the pictures of my missions trip and Christmas etc.. I want them to feel bad :( OH and I have to go to PA to go pick up my grandma... Oh my lanta I don't think I'll make it :/ I can't sleep without having a bad dream lately so I'm trying to avoid it but I succumb to sleep eventually. I'm just sad at the moment........................ Sad Face

So I've been thinking about Christmas...

This is my wish list (oh yeah :)

Viva LA Juicy By Juicy Couture...

It's 24$ at Walmart for 1 fl ounce. It's a very soft and girly scent that makes you feel and smell gorgeous.

 

Life is Pink Live Pink By Victoria's Secret

This is the lowest on my totem pole of fragrance's I want but it's still a very VERY nice scent :)

Pink Sugar By Aquolina

This is a must... I will be disappointed if I can't buy this for me :'( Amazing Scent

(Remember this is just stuff IF I don't get any of these things I would get over it)

Body Splashes :)

PINK With a Splash In Bold & Playful

It smells just like the name. Bold & Playful.

Beauty Rush's Limited Edition Lip Gloss in

Cookie Kiss, Hottie Cider, Sweet Gleam, and Tiny Bubbles.

<3 These Lip glosses

Beauty Rush's Limited Edition Shadow Duo's in

Violet Night and Merry Metals

 

Luscious Kisses By Victoria's Secret

Body Spray and Lotion

Endless Love By Victoria's Secret

Lotion and Perfume

Coconut Passion Lotion :)

Already Have the Mist almost out :)

 

Good Day Sunshine By Secret Moments

A Very bright and light scent. Reminds me of a day on the beach :)

Vanilla Bean Noel By Bath and Body Works

love Love LOVE this scent!

so bbw has buy 3 get 3 free so I'm going to pick 2 other scents :)

Warm Vanilla Sugar

Can you say Classic?

and

 

Sweet Pea

Don't have the body mist but I have the lotion

Travel-Size Body Lotion

Sea Island Cotton

Travel-Size Body Lotion

Sea Island Cotton

Aromatherapy

Travel-Size Body Lotion

Energy - Orange Ginger

Aromatherapy

Travel-Size Body Lotion

Energy - Orange Ginger

Travel-Size Body Lotion

Stress Relief - Eucalyptus Spearmint

Travel-Size Body Lotion

Stress Relief - Eucalyptus Spearmint

Professional Concealer Palette

10 Piece Professional Blush Palette

E.l.f. Brushes

Flat top powder brush, kabuki face brush, and eyeshadow C brush.

When I think of more I will add more.... Trust me ;)

Have a Nice Day

The Best Baking Book Ever?!?!?!?

This book is the key to my baking greatness... Honestly! No lie. I made the most amazing cookies and bars from this book. It's at my local library so I would recommend checking your local library before you purchase this specific book. I will post a recipe from each book I like and love (hopefully) here soon. Now, this isn't the healthiest cookbook in the world...But! If you want bakery quality cookies I would strongly recommend this book. On the plus side all the recipes are very easy on the wallet! You will already have half of the ingredients at home and the rest will be products from Pillsbury.

My current Fav baking book is now allot healthier than the one above.

 

Now I know allot of diabetics. They love sweets but they can't eat 'em. Well, I'm going to break that cycle ASAP! I not only think that eating sugar free and low sugar foods are better for you and when they taste just as good... Needless to say I'm hooked.

Here is a recipe that is amazing. Literally you will not miss the sugar AT ALL! (I'm kinda excited :) 

Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake 

(the link is listed below)

http://splenda.tastebook.com/recipes/1397322-Cinnamon-Swirl-Coffeecake

Hope this helps :)

Happy Baking :)

Getting Ready For Winter Body Care Edition!

Okay it's that time of year again... I love it and hate it.

Pros: Snow, Christmas, The Music, The Food, The Family time, THE SHOPPING, The Gift Giving, The Gift Getting, and of course the most important of all and the reason for the season The birth of Jesus Christ.

Cons: Dry Skin, dry scalp, the shoveling of the snow, the cold, the dry scalp, and did I mention dry skin???

I could go on but I don't want to bore ya'll.

My scalp and skin reacts to the changes in seasons. I already have 5 Dry patches of skin! UGH

My top products for the winter season are all going to be in separate posts so that you are able to look at the specific items you are thinking of buying or what's more important to you.

Body Care

St. Ives Lotion. My top pick for converting you scented lotions for the smell except your going more for moisture. I love the lotions because they are inexpensive, great quality, and are very natural products that won't leave a greasy feeling on your skin. I would also recommend a matching body wash to maximize your soothing lotion intake.

To find the ideal products take St. Ives Skin Profiler!

 http://www.stives.com/Skin-Profiler/

Also the lotion and body wash should be corresponding in packaging so it should look something like this.

Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie!

Now, I know this isn't typical but I made a pact with myself to start baking with no sugar only splenda... Now I don't have any pictures but trust me it was AMAZING! The only sugar in this pie is the natural sugar from the pumpkin. I use the canned pumpkin pie by Libby's. You just follow the directions on the back of the can. Use the Fat Free condensed milk instead of 2% or whole milk. This will lower the fat content. Also, you can use both cans but you don't have to use all of it. You can choose if you want both cans or 1 full can and 80% of the 2nd can. Instead of sugar use Splenda. :)The Pie is really great warm (also I used sugar free cool whip) but, it's even better cold!

To get any great recipes from Libby's go to:

http://www.verybestbaking.com/Libbys.aspx