This blog documents my explorations of the little things in life that keep me happy, healthy and sane! Reoccuring themes include cooking, time with family and friends, exercise, and creative endeavors. Thanks for joining me!Hi Friends,
Wow! This has been a whirlwind weekend. I spent way too much money and indulged in too many treats, but I had a blast and got to spend quality time with lots of friends. So I think it was all worth it 
I thought I was done with my holiday tray o’ treats to take to my family celebration on Thursday but I was inspired by my shift at the coffee shop today and Miss Katie’s latest batch of Tiramisu Babies. I give you Nutella Babies with a caffeine habit!
I tossed some roasted hazelnuts, dates, coco powder, a splash of vanilla and a packet of Starbuck Via instant coffee into the food processor and out came these little ladies. In classic Kate style, I didn’t measure, just added more ’til I like the taste! These little Buzzy Baby ‘Ellas are quite tasty and you really only need a tiny one to satisfy the dessert craving.
The Empty Nut Jar passed a seven random fact post onto me. So here are seven random things you don’t know about me. In no particular order:
1. I was the dancing hippo and Frosty in our annual christmas dance show.
2. I don’t have my ear pierced but do have my nose pierced.
3. I have never been to New York City.
4. I hate driving on bridges.
5. My first dog was a golden retriever named Caramel.
6. I once laughed so hard that I did actually wet my pants. Quite embarrassing
7. My computer desk is red.
And for my weekly practice, here are some things I am thankful for/really like.
1. That I get to see my family in four short days
2. Robert Ullery’s Couch to 5K podcasts.
3. Fuji Ya’s seaweed salad and the fact you can place a take out order on Sunday nights when you are feeling lazy
4. My new landlord. (Not only is super on top of things, he also gave us a gift card to Pizza Luce for Christmas!)
5. That I got to see so many great friends this weekend.
6. Snowy mornings and having someone to snuggle with 
7. Going to bed early!
I think that is all for tonight. One of the drawbacks of socializing so much this weekend is that it left me a bit sleep deprived 
I will be calling it an early night!
Good night friends!
Kate
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Yay!! Gorgeous babies, Miss Kate
Howww long have I lived in Minneapolis, and I still haven’t been to Fuji-Ya. And I live in Uptown too!! Geeez.
Glad to hear you’ve been having a great couple of last days, and you’re so right – the “indulgences” are way worth it. When you look back, you’re going to remember the memories had with friends, not the treats you *temporarily* wish you didn’t
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