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1. So remember how I said I was trying to drink coffee from a straw to avoid it staining my teeth while I was whitening them? That didn’t last long. I drink coffee more for the hug-in-a-mug vibe than anything else, and there’s just something way less comforting about having to drink it from a straw. Back to sipping I go.
2. Also… ladies… please explain to me how one month’s period can be so wonderfully mild and the next month’s can feel like someone has your uterus in a vice. I’m currently experiencing the latter (sorry TMI), so apologies if I get a little crazy on you during our chat. My entire body hurts right now, and I’m not sure if that’s just some sort of radiating pain or if I’m legitimately coming down with a flu. Hopefully it’s not the latter, although I do feel a slight chill coming on. So there’s that.
3. Speaking of which, has spring showed up in your neck of the woods? I know there was a blizzard over in NY, and while we didn’t have anywhere near blizzard conditions over here, we did get a good amount of snow all last week. Thankfully, our forecast is looking like this for the next little while…
… and if you just ignore the fact that it’s supposed to snow tonight, it doesn’t look half bad for March! Also, please just ignore the fact that it’s 12:30AM and I’m still sitting here writing my post. Have I mentioned that my schedule’s been all wonky over the last little while? I’ll get to sleep eventually. I will.
4. Either way, the good thing about all the snow is that it’s made for some perfect baking weather. And yes, I’ve still been baking despite the fact that I’ve been a little absent on the blog. I even have these cookies to share with you super soon…
5. … and I’m just going to blame PMS for the fact that I’ve eaten an entire batch of 16 in 2 days. I mean, I think I gave maybe 4 away? But still. I have a weakness for oatmeal cookies, okay? And, sometimes, cookies for lunch is a totally acceptable thing.
6. I also have a weakness for super cute puppies…
7. And I think that’s it for me today, friendly faces! I literally have to get this post finished so I can publish it in about 15 minutes 😆 But do you have any plans for this weekend? It’s St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow, but besides heading out to watch Beauty and the Beast (so excited), I don’t have much of anything planned. BUT! I do wanna say a Happy [early] Birthday to one of my best blogging buddies, Meg. I’m sure many of you know her, but if you don’t, then you should definitely head on over to her blog and wish her a happy birthday. I’m sure you’ll love her as much as I do 🙂
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Happy that we don’t ever get quite the low temperatures that you do, but the cold weather has spread its “love” everywhere! IDK what is up with that, but I’m ready for milder weather.
I don’t think I could drink my coffee from a straw either! I probably should, thought. Between the coffee and the red wine my teeth could probably use a little help!
Those cookies look aaamazing! Nothing wrong with eating a batch in two days.
Your pup is such a cutie! Hope you feel better soon girl <3
Pretty sure Boulder jumped straight some winter to summer. 75 and sunny here today.
Those cookies look amazing.
And periods blow. End of story.
Amanda, I was thinking the exact same thing about periods yesterday when I started mine and it hit me so hard. Not as hard as you it sounds, but much worse than last time. Ugh. Those cookies though…omg. I want one now. I can’t WAIT!!! 😍😍
I saw the pic of the cookies before reading the caption and immediately thought “did I miss a recipe?? I *need* those!!” So glad they actually are a recipe and not just you playing around in the kitchen and we’ll never know how you came up with such deliciousness lol! 😜 So sorry about the pain/maybe sickness…hope you don’t get ill!! Sending lots of love and (gentle 😉) hugs your way!! 🤗💕
I’ve tried to do the coffee through a straw thing, and I just can’t do it -I’m like you, I like a hug in a mug.
It’s 22 degrees here in NYC today. I would’ve thought it would be running outdoor weather for us by now. I need it to be at least 40 to venture out for a run.
I think I was PMSing hard earlier this week. I ate all the cookies, I was more tired than usual and just blah. It’s hard to tell though since I don’t actually get a period (hello BC plus nursing).
Thanks for the birthday wishes love. I appreciate it a ton. Blows kiss.
Now that I’m 30 I feel like my cramps have gotten worse. My sister had me drink some kind of herbal tea that is supposed to be good for females and it seemed to help. Also those cookies look delicious and I agree oatmeal cookies are healthy right so enjoy with breakfast, lunch or dinner! LOL
Spring finally showed up over here in SD after a very very rainy winter (we needed it!). I’m happy to have some sunshine in my life again. Oatmeal cookies are my favorite, and I would definitely have some for lunch, especially during my period. Totally acceptable.
I LOVE drinking out of a straw; for some reason it makes me feel like a kid again. And your cookies look so ‘devourable.’ 😀
I NEED to drink water out of a straw, but don’t think I’d be able to do it with coffee. And OMG those cookies look amazing!
Those cookies though!! Anxiously awaiting that recipe 🙂
And I am soooo excited for Beauty and the Beast!! I’ve got some pretty high expectations so I hope it doesn’t let me down. I have a feeling it won’t though 😉
Wow we are on the same cycle.. hello PMS. Its been quite the week. I just recently started drinking coffee from a straw- lets hope it sticks!
Have you tried supplementing w/ magnesium or chasteberry extract? They help with PMS and seemed to help w/ period too! check them out 🙂
Cookies look amazing. Also I believe I read that drinking coffee with a straw actually is worse for your teeth 🙂
-Kirsten // http://www.porkandcookies.com
#7 is my FAVORITE. Happy early birthday to Meg and happy early St. Patrick’s Day to you!
I think Mother Nature is getting her period… every day. The weather has been outrageous!
I live in upstate NY. We totally got the blizzard. We had no snow on the ground before it! To make matters worse, it’s windy & frigid, too.
Who doesn’t love puppies & oatmeal cookies?
ugh, you know how I wish each month could be predictable in terms of always basically pain free! I’ve had a few good months in a row pain wise but mood wise is another story lol. those cookies look delish!