So…I may have attacked Kaylynn on my way into church and quickly snapped her picture.
I love how she paired the off-shoulder lacy white dress with tie-up dark heeled boots, giving it an unexpected edge. Plus her feather earrings were gorgeous!
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Pumpkin Pancake Muffins
I feel weird even posting this recipe because it’s so simple.
But I love me some simple recipes.
Only three ingredients.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix 2 cups of pancake mix, 1/2 of a 15 oz. can of pumpkin, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice and 1 1/3 cup of water.
Stir together until well incorporated.
Scoop into muffin cups. Have you ever used these scoopers before? I got mine from Pampered Chef. If you don’t have one, I suggest running out to the store to get one immediately.
We topped ours with mini chocolate chips because they make everything cuter.
Ready to bake for 18-20 minutes. Be aware that they might not appear ready when checked with a toothpick because of the pumpkin, but they will be ready. Don’t cook longer than 20 minutes.
They are DELICIOUS!!!! And if you are doing weight watchers, they are only 3 points each! Woot!
Makes 1 dozen. Good luck not eating all of them. 😉
Braided Bun How-To
This hairdo is incredibly simple and a great updo to do quickly before you go out.
First, start off with the right tools. These tiny elastic bands come in all different colors (these are clear, but you can get them to match your haircolor). I now understand that no two bobby pins are created equal. I always used the Goody brand from the grocery store and they never held my thick, fine hair up. These bobby pins are the professional stylists brand and they are amazing. If you can get your hands on some, I definitely recommend it.
Start by separating your hair into three equal ponytails and holding them back with an elastic.
Take the middle section and braid it.
Then, twist the braid around itself into a bun and secure with bobby pins. I didn’t secure the end with an elastic, but you can if you choose.
Go to either side and braid one section. When you have finished braiding it, fold it over the middle bun and wrap around the unbraided section on other side and secure with bobby pins. I tucked the ends into the middle bun, so that they wouldn’t stick out.
Lastly, braid the remaining section of hair and twist it under the middle bun, securing finally with bobby pins. I used two larger bobby pins to secure the entire bun as one to hold longer.
And you’re done! How easy was that? And now you look super pulled together and it only took you five minutes!
The Girl With The Smile 