All American Peanut Butter Cookies

Every year Nate's grandparents' church compiles a bunch of recipes, and they make a cookbook out of them. Last year for Christmas, his grandma sent me one of the cookbooks as a gift.


Let me tell you, this cookbook has some of THE most delicious recipes around!


I was craving something sweet one day, and was in a baking mood (as usual) and I found this recipe for peanut butter cookies.. my FAVE!


Okay, so first you'll have to gather all of the necessary ingredients..

1 3/4 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 c. butter

1/2 c. peanut butter

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

Then you get started on these babies!


First, sift together flour and baking powder. Then, stir margarine to soften, mix in peanut butter until blended. Gradually add sugars, mixing until creamy and well blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. Then, stir all of this into the flour mixture.


Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and quickly press fork into tops of cookies. Cookie will crack around the edges.

I made some of these, and my best friend said she didn't want to eat the last one because that would mean they were all gone.


They're that good y'all! And they stay so soft like you just made them, even a couple of days later.


ENJOY! :)

It's OK Thursday #30

So, my co-host, Neely and I may be in Nashville right now for #BlissDom, but you know we'd never skip out on a week of It's OK Thursday! :)


I seriously can't believe we're already at week 30 of this. It's SO much fun, and feels like we just started yesterday!


Thanks again to everyone who links up with us. Whether you're a faithful every week-er, or a once in a blue moon link-up, we appreciate YOU!


All you need to do is type up a post saying what's OK with you, grab the button and come back to one of our blogs to link it up!






Feel free to type up whatever you'd like, but in honor of #BlissDom, I'm going to do an It's OK Blissdom edition post. :) I believe Neely will be too!

It's OK..

..to plan on mapping out Starbucks locations for the roadtrip


..to be feeling overwhelmed, nervous, anxious and excited all in one!


..to secretly hope I have some admirers dying to meet me ;)


..to have some spending money stashed for the handmade market


..to hope to meet Gussy while shopping at said market


..to also hope to meet Rascal Flatts - they're performing for us one night!


..to think it'll be crazy awesome to get to meet the designer of my blog, and so many other great blogs, Jenn!


..to be thankful we're road trippin' so we can bring wine with us to our rooms!


..to have waited until the last minute to pack for this trip


..to feel super thankful to have the opportunity to make this trip, and meet so many amazing women! :)


What's OK with you this week? Come link up and share with us!

Oh, How Pinteresting #6

For the absolute love, obsession and addiction to Pinterest, I'm linking up with Michelle this week for Oh, How Pinteresting!

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Birchbox: Month 7

Back at ya for another month of sharing my Birchbox goods with you.


I really, REALLY look forward to getting this little box each month. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - it is like beauty sample Christmas! It's so much fun to try all the new products.


This month, I wasn't overly excited about my goods. Some months are awesome, some are so-so and a few kinda suck.

Benta Berry G1 Moisturizing Face Cream - This French skincare line is brand new to the US. Try their all natural moisturizer, which regulates oil levels and keeps skin matte.


Exude Lip Creme - Buzz alert: Mega stylist Rachel Zoe swears by this bold lipstick, which has an innovative crystal applicator that dispenses the exact amount of lipstick you need.


Orofluido Beauty Elixir - This hair treatment taps into a trio of nourishing essential oils (argan, linseed, cyperus) to keep hair smooth and sleek.


WEI Pomegranate Buffing Beads - Each of these perfectly portioned packets has enough powdered exfoliant to create a gentle, antioxidant packed scrub. Just add water!


Nail File - There's no shame in filing your nails in public with this heart shaped, neon looker.


Birchbox Digital Download - Six free tunes from Green River Ordinance, an indie rock band poised to hit the spotlight.


Okay, so what did I think about my box this month?


The tube of moisturizer was CRAZY small, but I love trying new ones, and I can use this for travel. I LOVE the coral color of the lip creme, and can't wait to try it. The hair elixir? I have naturally oily hair anyway, which means I don't need anything to "bring out" my natural oils - won't be using this product. The buffing beads will be interesting. I love trying new face products. The nail file? I have a ton of those, will just throw in with the rest of my nail tools. And, I threw away the song downloads. Whatev. ;)


If you subscribe, was your box similar to mine this month?


Don't subscribe, but want to? Go here!!!

Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any form by Birchbox for my review. This is my honest opinion only.

Cell Phone Fun #6

Morning and happy Monday friends! I'm super excited that this is the week I'm going to BlissDom. Feels like it's taken forever to get here, so ready!!! :)


Today, I'm linking up with Savanah and Ashlee for Fun with our Phones Monday!

Just a few randoms on my phone...

This car was parked so close to me that I had to get in through my passenger door, ridic!

OPI's Thrill of Brazil - v-day nails!

Threw together a salad in a mixing bowl as big as my head for dinner one night!

I was so happy to finally get a Starbucks LOVE cup!

On V-Day, I came home to this. Nate snuck into my apartment while I was at work :)

BLOG SALE!

TGIF lovelies!


I did a major clean-up of my closet this past weekend & before I go donating it all to Goodwill, I thought I'd see if any of my fab readers would like to purchase anything first.


Most of this stuff is new or barely used. I have a habit of buying things without trying them on first, and then I end up not liking the way it looks on me.


All items have a flat shipping rate of $5 - $10 (depending on what you get) that is NOT included in the price listed on the item.


All payments will be made through paypal. I'll send the invoice when I know what items you would like to purchase.


Please email me or leave a comment here with your email letting me know you're interested & I'll get the item(s) out to you ASAP.


First come, first serve ladies!

Black Wedges $8

Brand: Montego Bay Club from Payless

Size: 6.5

Worn: Handful of times

Black Shirt $5

Brand: Aeropostale

Size: Medium - fits like a small

Worn: Twice

Orange & White Spaghetti Strap $3

Brand: Rue 21

Size: S/M - fits more like a small

Worn: Never

SOLD
Polka Dot Shirt $7

Brand: Tyte - bought from Kohl's

Size: Medium

Worn: Twice

Gray Shirt $5

Brand: Rue 21

Size: Medium - fits like a small

Worn: Never

Yellow Dress $8

Brand: Forever 21

Size: Medium

Worn: Handful of times

SOLD
Pink Striped PJ Shorts $3

Brand: Xhilaration from Target

Size: Medium

Worn: Never

SOLD
Pink Shirt $3

Brand: Dear Heart from Kohl's

Size: Medium - fits like a small

Worn: Once

Jean Shorts $7

Brand: Forever 21

Size: 7

Worn: Twice

Soffee Shorts $10 for all 3 or $5 per pair

Brand: Soffee

Size: Dark Gray is a M, Light Gray & Red are a S

Worn: Never

Green Sweater $10

Brand: Rue 21

Size: Small

Worn: Never

Polka Dot Skirt $7

Brand: Joe Benbasset from Kohl's

Size: Small

Worn: Twice

Green Shirt $5

Brand: Forever 21

Size: Small

Worn: 2 or 3 times

SOLD
Flower Top $8

Brand: Sneak Peek from a local boutique

Size: Medium

Worn: Once

Blue Lounge Pants $7

Brand: Heavenly Fleece (not sure from where)

Size: Medium - fits like a small

Worn: Never

Jeans $8

Brand: Glo

Size: 3

Worn: Handful of times

See anything you like? See anything you'd like to know more about? Shoot me an email at amber(dot)willmon@gmail(dot)com

It's OK Thursday #29

Hey y'all. We're back again for another week of It's OK Thursday.


I know last week was kinda crazy with the challenge going on, but hopefully this week we can break 150 linkups! :)


You guys are so awesome at helping us spread the word. Much love!

It's OK..

..to walk around the whole mall & only leave with one top


..to have not packed or even made a list for Blissdom yet


..to feel like you have been mentioning Blissdom in a lot of your posts lately ;)


..to be bumming rides this weekend since you're turning your rental car in early to save money


..to enjoy the free bread at restaurants more than the actual meal sometimes


..to wait until your Birchbox points build up until you buy something full sized


..to wait until the day before to actually write out this post


..to never turn your Scentsy off


..to be afraid that once cable is installed I'll never read my kindle again


..to always type up the same number of "it's OKs" each week


..to think it's funny when people still look at you weird when you say you hang out with fellow bloggers


..to get out of the shower & wonder to yourself if you washed out the conditioner or not


..to wait until right before bed to clean up the kitchen from the dinner mess


..to enjoy low-key date nights better sometimes


..to feel the urge to buy a new top/outfit for everything


What's OK with you this week? Come link up and share with us!


Have a happy Thursday, my friends!