May 22, 2013

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins


Honestly, I don't like bananas. Yes, you're probably thinking why I'm doing a post about a banana recipe. And I will tell you the answer to that question, its because I love this muffin recipe! They're absolutely delicious and I wish I could have an endless supply of them!
I also love them because I can eat them for a snack, or a quick breakfast, or for dessert!
If you love moist muffins, bananas, and chocolate, then you'll love this recipe for Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins!











Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins:
 
Ingredients:
3 very ripe bananas
1/4 cup oil
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preparation:
 
Pre-heat oven to 360 degrees.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork till soft. Add the oil and sugar and cream together.
In a separate bowl, combine together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Combine with the banana mixture, stirring gently just to combine.
Grease or line a muffin pan, and fill each muffin about 2/3 full with batter. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.


 

May 11, 2013

30x30 || Day 28


Today was a gorgeous day! It was also breezy! I love todays oufit because its my casual go-to outfit. I paired a white short sleeve button-up with a navy cardigan and jeans! Oh, I hope you don't mind, I included my grandparents Golden Retriever in my outfit pics!
 
 





Earrings: De Ja Vou
Jeans: Thrift Store
Shoes: Airwalks
Shirt: Thrift Store
Necklace: Gift

Today's outfit might be a repeat....
 

May 07, 2013

30x30 || Day 24

 
I rarely wear a shirt tucked in with a belt and when I do, I don't usually wear it long. I did though wear it all day today!
I like this outfit because it is really simple and because its a great to wear when running errands!
 
 
 
 


Jacket: Hand-Me-Down
Shirt: Thrift Store
Ring: Gift
Belt: Borrowed from my sister
 

May 06, 2013

30x30 || Day 23

 
Day 23 of 30! Only a week left of this challenge! I hope y'all had very good Monday!
It was a very dreary Monday! But the day's not over yet!
 I just came back from the library (which always makes my day), and tonight we are going to a place downtown where we have fun with the teens in the city and at the same time teaching them about Jesus Christ! 
Another simple outfit.... Sweater, Scarf, Jeans, and bare feet!
 


Sorry the pic above is blurry!


Sweater: Thrift Store
Scarf: Gift
Jeans: Thrift Store
Earrings: Gift

May 05, 2013

30x30 || Day 22


I'll be honest with you, the jeans below are not part of my 30x30 but I couldn't wear any other of my 30x30 pieces (without the outfit looking totally weird and really mismatched) because they were all in the wash! So today's outfit is very simple and modest!

 
 
 

 
Scarf: Gift
Shirt: Thrift Store
Tank-Top: Forever 21
Earrings: Gift
Jeans: Thrift Store
 

May 04, 2013

Josh Garrels || Farther Along & Pilot Me

 
On this beautiful Saturday I am going to share two music videos by Josh Garrels. You might have heard of the songs before or you may have not.
 The two songs I am going to share are Pilot Me and Farther Along.
 
Farther Along:
 
Sometimes we have unexpected news and we don't know why we have that news, but father along we'll understand why. This song was a really great song for me when my family was going through a tough time and we didn't know why it happened, and we still don't know, but we'll understand it better by and by. Below is two verses that I really focused on.
 
"Farther along we’ll know all about it
Farther along we’ll understand why
Cheer up my brothers, live in the sunshine
We’ll understand this, all by and by
 
Tempted and tried, I wondered why
The good man died, the bad man thrives
And Jesus cries because he loves em’ both
We’re all cast-aways in need of ropes
Hangin’ on by the last threads of our hope
In a house of mirrors full of smoke
Confusing illusions I’ve seen"

Pilot Me:
 
I love the song Pilot Me because it is sort of a prayer to God asking Him to take control of our lives. When we have no more strength and are weary, He will take over the flight.
 
Pilot Me

I will arise and follow you over
Savior please, pilot me

Over the waves and through every sorrow
Savior please, pilot me

When I have no more strength left to follow
Fall on my knees, pilot me

May your sun rise and lead me on
Over the sea’s, savior pilot me

O’ Lord
 
 
If y'all want to hear more songs by Josh Garrels, visit his website HERE.
 
 

30x30 || Day 21


Wow! I can't believe I've been doing this challenge for 20 days! Only ten more to go! Today, was another beautiful day! We took a long walk and I wore leggings because it was chilly this morning, but as soon as I was in the sunshine I was really hot!


 
 
 
Shirt: Forever 21
Skirt: Thrift Store
Scarf: Borrowed from my Sister!
Tank Top: Forever 21
Leggings: Yard Sale