Peach Pie

Ok ladies, today I'm sharing one of my favorite recipes ever!

If I had to choose a favorite fruit, I would probably choose peaches. 

I used to choose strawberries, but I think peaches have won me over. 

I will eat a peach before I run in the summers or as an afternoon snack. 

I will eat them sliced with sugar or without sugar or just eat it whole like an apple. 

I love peaches!

I also love homemade pies. 

I'm really not a fan of any store bought ones. 

Even the "homemade" Amish pies aren't as good to me. 

Last week I made my first peach pie of the season. 

I'm so sad that I haven't made more by now, but the peaches just didn't seem to be as plentiful here in Ohio this year. 

To begin with I used this simple pie dough recipe. 

It's the same one I used for strawberry pie, but you need pretty much the whole recipe of dough for peach pie since there's a top crust.

I liked to make my pie dough first and set it in the refrigerator to chill, and then take it back out in an hour to make the pie. 

I roll out the dough and get it set in the pie pan, and then I make the filling.

Items Needed:

6-7 peaches

1/2 C-3/4 C Sugar

3 TBSP. Corn Starch

Drop of Almond Flavor

Cinnamon

Butter

Milk

Sugar

1. Slice your peaches. 

Peaches really cook down, so you could really use about 10 peaches and be fine. 

I like lots of peaches, so I often go with more peaches than less.

2. Mix peaches, sugar, almond flavoring and corn starch. 

3. Put peach mixture in crust. 

4. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. 

Cut small pieces of butter and randomly place on top of peaches and cinnamon.

5. Add crust topping.

6. Pour the milk cap almost full of milk.

Dab the crust with the milk in the cap.

7. Sprinkle sugar on top

Bake at 400 25-35 minutes

Sometimes mine takes more time and sometimes not.

Watch it as it bakes. 

You can even broil the top at the end.

This is my favorite pie ever!

The crispy top crust with a dusting of sugar tastes delicious as you bite into the peaches with a touch of cinnamon. 

Friday Favorites: Chuy's Dip, Fall Shoes, Fall Candles

Hello there Friday!

It was a short week, and sometimes short weeks seem so much longer than a regular week, especially when you snagged a cold.

I'm so glad that it's Friday and am looking forward to two days off!

As always, I'm linking up with Erika, Narci and Andrea. 

We're sharing our favorites from the week.

Grab their graphic and linkup with your favorites from the week, too.

Chuy's Dip

On Saturday Alex and I went to Columbus to do some shopping and eat out. 

We had something else planned, but the one and only day of rain that we got from Hurricane Harvey decided to show up on the day that we had outside plans, so we quickly changed plans and decided to do some shopping instead. 

Over the summer my great aunt and uncle took us to Chuy's in Tennessee. 

We ate on the patio and loved the unique decor and our meals so much. 

The chips were phenomenal, and we almost bought some to bring home with us.

I was stoked when I found out that there was a Chuy's in Ohio. 

I was browsing for a restaurant on our drive to Columbus when I found Chuy's. 

It was delicious yet again, and we got a bag of chips and their creamy jalapeno dip to bring home!!

I'm not even sure what the dip consists of, and I normally hate anything hot (like jalapenos), but I love this dip!

I savored every last drop throughout the week. 

Fall Shoes

I snagged some slide in shoes on Saturday.
I have tons of tennis shoes and dress shoes, but I was lacking in the casual shoes department.

I haven't had a new pair of Sperry's in a long time.
Mine are so beat up that I no longer wear them.
I was instantly draw to this oatmeal color.

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I was also looking for a pair of black shoes.
I thought I might like these Steve Madden ones.
I've been seeing a lot of people buying them; however, they didn't fit my feet.
There was a huge gap on the side of my foot, so I went back to my favorites that I already have.

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This time I got the Ralph Lauren Janis Sneakers in the Black Faux Straw.
I can wear these shoes all day teaching and my feet don't hurt.
I really need good shoes.
I refuse to even wear Nike's now because they don't have the right support for my feet.
My feet end up hurting by the end of the day if I'm not picky with my shoes.

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I'm so glad to have two new pair of slide in shoes for fall!

Candles

Saturday morning I was browsing through my emails when I saw that Bath and Body Works was selling their large candles for $12.50.

We didn't exactly need more candles, but I felt like we would end up with more by the end of the day. 

I was right. 

We ended up with four new lovely smelling candles. 

Two fall scents and two fresh, clean, slightly tropical scents.

New Bed Covering

I've been thinking and looking for a new duvet for our bed. 

The one we have now is great for winter, but it's too hot for the summer. 

I found this one at Macy's. 

I think I would have rather had more of a gray color, but it was on clearance and the type and style I was looking for, so we bought it. 

I think if it doesn't match enough in our bedroom, it will go to the spare bedroom. 

Last weekend was a great weekend for shopping. 

This weekend is going to be a great one for recuperating. 

The weather is so much cooler now, and we've been glued to the news to watch Hurricane Irma. 

Hoping this hurricane takes the best possible route for the least destruction. 

Have a great weekend!

I hope you get lots of rest and relaxation!

Homemade Stromboli

I must give credit for this yummy recipe. 

A year ago I was looking for homemade stromboli recipe and Pinterest pulled through. 

It originally came from FoodMarriage. 

I've come to find out the writer behind FoodMarriage is a blogger and mom. 

This recipe is again super easy and delicious!

Items Needed:

1 Pizza Crust (I bought the off brand that was on sale)

2 Eggs

1 TBSP. Parmesan Cheese

1 tsp. Oregano

1 tsp. Parsley

1.2 tsp. Garlic powder

1/4 tsp. Pepper (We aren't pepper fans, so I only did a shake of the shaker.)

2 TBSP. Canola Oil

1/2 Pound Pepperoni

1 Package Mozzarella Cheese Slices.

Preheat oven to 350.

Roll out pizza crust. 

Separate egg yolks from whites. 

Mix egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, pepper and canola oil.

Spread onto your crust. 

 I try not to take it clear to the edges, so that it doesn't leak out and over.

Add pepperoni. 

Add as much or as little as you want.

Top with mozzarella cheese slices.

Roll up.

Brush with egg whites.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 or until you it's done enough for you!

 Yum!

Back to School Q&A

Hey all!

I hope you had a great extended weekend!

It was so nice to sleep in and get some things done around the house. 

We went shopping and out for lunch on Saturday to celebrate getting old-turning 27!

The rest of the weekend was spent cleaning, decorating for fall and just enjoying life. 

Yesterday I read Allie's awesome Back to School Q&A. 

I decided that I liked it so much that I would post mine today. 

1) Did you love school or hate it? LOVED it! I used to come home from school and play teacher in the basement. I loved it so much that I had multiple chalkboards, students desks and an overhead projectors in my basement!

2) Start school before or after Labor Day? Before. This year we started August 14! Yuck! But that just means all the shorter time until it's summer again!

3) Wake up: eager beaver or slow poke? Eager Beaver!! I love mornings and am ready to go as soon as my alarm goes off!

4) Favorite breakfast? Over medium eggs, cranberry juice and fresh wheat bread

5) Favorite cereal? NONE! I'm not a cereal person. I'm hungry an hour after eating it, so I just don't eat it.

6) School uniform or no uniform? I've never had a uniform and they're pretty lax on what we teachers wear to school now. 

7) New outfit for first day or no? Nowadays we usually wear a staff shirt on the first day, but I typically have a newer outfit to wear. As a student I always had a couple nice new outfits to start off the year.

8) Walk to school or ride the bus? K-8 I rode the bus. 9-12 I walked through a field that had a little path mowed out of it and another block to school. I loved walking to school in the mornings. Sometimes I'd even end up with a little grasshopper on my shirt or shoes.

9) Backpack, tote, or messenger bag? I always had a backpack growing up, but now I have more of a tote. Last school year I made myself get a smaller tote, so that I would quite bringing home so much work. It's awesome because now I know that I have to get it done because I'm not working for 9 hours and then coming home to work for a couple more.

10) Eat school lunch or pack lunch? Packer! I find it so much cheaper to pack your lunch and the food it so much more healthier.

11) Remember the little milk cartons? White or chocolate? Chocolate!

12) Paper bag or lunch box? Lunch box!

13) Favorite thing to do at recess? Play house!

14) Favorite back to school supply item? Trapper Keeper- who remembers the big ole trapper keepers?! I die when I see my students carrying them around. They are just so big and bulky!

15) Chalkboard or dry erase board? Dry erase

16) Regular pencil or mechanical? Either or

17) Homework right after school or after dinner? Right when you get home!

18) Favorite after school snack? Fruit

19) Favorite after school show? Full House or Arthur

20) Favorite subject in school? Reading

21) Least favorite school subject? Science

22) Name of your best friend in high school? Kelsy

23) High school mascot type? Braves (Indian)

24) SAT or ACT? ACT

25) Favorite year in school? Sophomore

26) Class ring or no class ring? Another ring to replace a class ring because I knew I wouldn't wear a class ring later in life.

27) Attend or not attend high school reunions? We have yet to have one. Next Spring will be 10 years out of school! Wow I feel old!

To see how everyone else responded, click here. 

Here's a little look at the rest of the September linkups. 

Have a great Monday Tuesday!

I will be back tomorrow with a super easy Stromboli recipe!

Friday Favorites: Cash Envelope Wallet, Kelly Tickets, BR Jackets

Hello three day weekend!
I'm so glad to see you here!
Only one more day of teaching and then a sweet little break!

As always, I'm linking up with Erika, Narci and Andrea. 

We're sharing our favorites from the week.

Grab their graphic and linkup with your favorites from the week, too.

Cash Envelope Wallet

I ordered a Cash Envelope wallet from @Heart of Harshey's Etsy shop. 

These are all homemade wallets that follow the principles of Dave Ramsey's Money Makeover.

I took a Dave Ramsey class in college and have followed many of his principles since then. 

I used to use envelopes, and then switched to a plastic coupon organizer. 

Now, I have a super cute wallet!

It arrived so cute like this...

And here it is...

  There are six zipper pockets and six card holders, and another pocket for your checkbook. 

It has a velcro closure, but some of her latest ones have a snap. 

My favorite part of it is the little clear labels that allow you to personalize each little pocket.

Kelly Tickets

I am PUMPED that we will be seeing Live with Kelly and Ryan in about a month!

Banana Denim Jackets

I ordered these two jackets last week. 

I love when I have Banana Rewards, gift cards and a 50% promo code!

Unfortunately, I ordered smalls and they are too big, so hopefully, I will get to exchange them for a smaller size this weekend!

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Essential Oils Class

On Wednesday night I went to an Essential Oils class at a local winery. 

It was held on the back patio, and even though it was raining all around, it didn't rain a drop on us. 

I bought a Young Living kit last year. 

I loved using it during the winter, but I've recently gotten away from it. 

On this night we made a bedtime roller and Mermaid spray. 

They also shared lots of ideas on how to use the oils in the starter kit. 

It a great night full of good girl chat, desserts and wine!

The nights are getting cool, but I think we will have one more summer type day this weekend!

We are also set to get some rain from Harvey but nothing like the devastation those poor people in Texas are going through.

Alex and I are going to celebrate my birthday this weekend. 

The week is just too busy to do much of anything fun, so rain or shine we are going to have a blast on our day getaway this weekend!

Enjoy your three days off!