May 31, 2019 by Nicole Collins I'm officially convinced... Donuts taste amazing with EVERYTHING! I mean, there was never a question that donuts could pretty much make any situation in life better. But, they really are WAY more than just a sweet breakfast pastry. Last week, a local bar/grille was having a beer, burger, and donut pairing special event. They featured a local brewery and local bakery to put together this insanely delicious dinner experience. And, I even got a sou

May 28, 2019 by Nicole Collins Sometimes, you've just gotta pat yourself on the back and tell yourself that you're a genius. Today is one of those days for me. Actually, it was last Saturday that I walked all over my house telling myself how brilliant I was. I'm pretty sure I texted a few friends to tell them that they are friends with a genius, too. Gotta bask in all that genius glory, after all. A friend of mine had a first birthday party for his daughter last weekend, and

May 17, 2019 by Nicole Collins Guys, I’m having a problem. And, I need your help solving it. Have you guys ever had something that you REALLY love but you didn’t want to open or use; because you knew as soon as you did and it was gone, it’d be gone forever…(or at least forever-ish)? Aldi shoppers know what I’m talking about. Darn, rotating inventory. It could be your last bottle of a discontinued perfume. It could be your favorite pair of jeans that have about one more good w

May 13, 2019 by Nicole Collins I have been a on a MAJOR breakfast kick lately. Who am I kidding? I’m ALWAYS on a breakfast kick! Are you guys mad? Are you getting tired of the brekkie/brunch recipes I’ve been pumping out? I must warn you. If you say yes, I’m going to question our friendship. Just saying… There are times when a recipe pops into my mind, and I (almost obsessively) can’t stop thinking about it until I make it. Sometimes, I’m just so sure about a recipe. I know e