cappuccino ice cream pops

I've been loving homemade popsicles this summer,

and I found a really yummy one that we tried recently.

It was in a magazine at my mother-in-law's,

but I can't remember the name of it...

so I just thought I'd share the recipe. ;)

cappuccino ice cream pops

2 cups chocolate ice cream, softened

1 Tbsp instant coffee granules

         (I used a packet of Starbucks VIA)

1 cup frozen whipped topping

paper cups + popsicle sticks

         (or popsicle molds)

>> combine ice cream + 2 tsp. coffee granules, stirring gently until well blended

>> combine whipped topping + remaining coffee in a separate bowl

>> spoon ice cream mixture evenly into cups/molds, top with whipped topping mix

>> place sticks/handles into pops + freeze at least 4 hours

enjoy!

{pamper yourself}

Joining in on Gussy's Inspiration Workshop again today...

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I stumbled across this photo on Pinterest this morning, and I love it.

There's nothing I would rather do to pamper myself than to curl up with a good book & a cup of coffee.

Perfection.

How do you pamper yourself?

{september, already?}

Yesterday was the first day of September!

{as I'm sure you all knew}

Wow.

Sometimes it seems like life moves so fast...

Anyway, thinking about the fact that it's September made me realize that my favorite season ever, Fall, is right around the corner. Yay!

Living in Florida, Fall really doesn't look like this...

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But I still love it. I'd love to visit somewhere that the leaves change.

And it will {hopefully} be getting cooler!

Florida is a hot place.

I look forward to the first cold snap every year.

Mainly because I love wearing things like this...

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And as soon as it does get cooler, I'm taking myself to Starbucks for one of these...

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Yum!

What are you looking forward to this Fall?

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{good morning}

This week has been rough.

And in all honesty...

Not without it's share of pain, sadness and tears.

But this morning I am happy.

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I have the house to myself, an {extremely} rare occurence.

I'm sipping coffee from an aqua mug, and it's putting a smile on my face.

I'm letting myself be soothed by beautiful piano music.

Yes, soon life will return to the daily grind, including chores, errands, and a full house.

But for now I will enjoy the solitude.

Because if I want to be happy, I need to choose to be happy.

Here's to a good morning...

{wednesday morning coffee}

This Wednesday morning is finding me tired. Really tired.

It's only the middle of the week, but I'm ready for it to be over.

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Yesterday, my friend and I went out for coffee.

We talked life + family drama + love + weddings.

It was good. :)

Do you need a coffee break every once in a while?

{or maybe a lot!}

Well, go brew yourself a cup, and let's chat.

I'll start.

What's your middle name?

{for some reason, I love knowing middle names}

Favorite color?

What would you order if you went to Starbucks right now?

What is your least favorite chore?

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Even virtual coffee breaks can be relaxing, right?

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