What's What

How is everyone this election day?!  It is a rainy, dreary day in Georgia.  I am getting ready for an awesome night at home.  On the menu lazy chicken n dumplings, wine and election results.  Until then please enjoy this edition of what's what!  xo
1.  Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Like all of you I am getting into the groove of fall.  I have been baking, cooking and in general loving this weather.  I made these amazing pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and they were fantastic!  I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups pumpkin filling
2 teaspoon vanilla
5 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon cinnamon 
2 cups chocolate chips

Cream shortening and sugars together then add eggs, pumpkin filling and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon. Slowly add flour mixture to into the batter. Mix well and fold in chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 12-14 min. I measure the dough into 2 tablespoons.

2.  My New Favorite Lotion

So I know it's made for babies but I am now obsessed with Johnson and Johnson's Lavender Good Night Lotion.  I love the way it smells and so does the hubs.  Every time I use it he asks what perfume I'm wearing :)  Give it a try and you won't be sorry :)


3.   A Little Fur

With winter heading our way I've been looking for cute, functional pieces to add to my wardrobe!  I have found the cutest pieces at J.Crew Factory.  When I saw this amazing fur infinity scarf I snapped it right up.  It will be the perfect addition to my winter wardrobe!



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