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What I’ve Been Enjoying + A Recipe Makeover

By Courtney 14 Comments

Oh man, this week has just been crazy, you guys. Between busy days at work and busy evenings at home, I feel like I’m behind on about 1,001 and different things. You know how it goes!

Monday was my father-in-law’s birthday, so as soon as Jay got out of work, we all headed over to visit with him and celebrate.

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The good news is that he’s no longer in the hospital (I think I mentioned this to you guys before but I can’t remember) but he’s currently (and hopefully temporarily in a nursing home). We’re hoping that with the help of some physical therapy and occupational therapy, we’ll be able to get him home soon, but only time will tell.

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We all want Papa T home!

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As for Monday, we all had a nice time celebrating and we all thoroughly enjoyed the birthday cake!

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What else have I been enjoying this week? Hmmmm, well, there’s been waffles with peanut butter, banana, and syrup.

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And there’s also been some delicious salads made with lots of veggies and rotisserie chicken.

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Oh yeah, and then there was THIS salad made with chicken, avocado, cranberries, apples, carrots, and creamy Italian dressing. That was a winner.

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I also made a banana bread with some overripe bananas and not only was it super simple, but it. is. DELICIOUS. I used THIS RECIPE in case you’re interested!

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And as you can see, I also wound up baking some cookies. These would be my Chewy Chocolate Chip Heath Bar Cookies, which actually got a little blog re-do/makeover.

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That post has been one of my top recipes for as long as I can remember, and it’s always been at the back of my mind to spruce it up a bit. The pictures were taken over 5 years ago and, well, they were looking a little sad (I even left a few of the originals in the post, haha). So if you haven’t already checked these babies out, definitely go see them freshened up a bit over there.

By far, one of my favorite cookie recipes!

So how’s the week going for all of you so far? What have you been thoroughly enjoying?? Almost to Fridayyyyy! <3

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November 19, 2015 Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: banana bread, chewy chocolate chip heath bar cookies, father in law birthday, salad with chicken, waffles

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:24 am

    Hi Courtney! Looks like a nice mixture of treats and healthy food in this one. And I totally understand that there are always those weeks where you feel behind -- happens to all of us. So it's good you're at least doing some family activities. Hope you have a great day! :)
    Reply
  2. Brynn says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:27 am

    I'm with you, this week has been busy! How nice you were able to celebrate on Monday. Lucas looks so happy!
    Reply
  3. jen @nutcaseinpoint says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I use the Flour's banana bread recipe that is slightly tweaked by Averie Cooks...I've found it to be the perfect consistency!
    Reply
  4. Sheena @ Paws and Pavement says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Birthdays are always a fun part of the week. I've just been really looking forward to thanksgiving next eek and visiting family. Then the following week, starting my new job. Lots to be happy and thankful for!
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  5. Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:34 am

    For being busy, you sure are blogging a lot! Nice job! I love redoing recipe photos. Pretty much all of mine need to be redone, except the ones I've posted this year. A good camera and some food photo tips helped wonders! Annnd now I want those cookies :)
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      November 19, 2015 at 10:35 am

      Hahaha, it certainly helped that Tuesday and Wednesday's posts were written over the weekend and scheduled! :)
      Reply
  6. Erica says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I'm sitting in bed nursing my son after we both woke up starving and those photos of the banana bread and cookies are killllling me!
    Reply
  7. Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    I’m so glad your FIL is out the hospital and happy belated birthday to him! Going on with me: I have a lunch date this afternoon and I am so excited. this will be number two for us and he is lovely. :) fingers crossed for a good one!
    Reply
  8. Melissa says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    So happy to hear about your father in law. Hoping the PT and OT give him the strength to get back home:)
    Reply
  9. Kelly says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    That salad with cranberries and avocado sounds delicious. My assignment for our family Thanksgiving is salad, which is the most un-fun thing on a Thanksgiving table!!! :) Maybe I'll give this one a try :)
    Reply
  10. Katrina says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    Thanks for sharing that delicious looking cookie recipe !! Will definitely have to try it soon :)
    Reply
  11. Lindsay says

    November 20, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Are those broken snap pea crisps in your salad??? If so we are kindred spirits. :)
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    • Courtney says

      November 20, 2015 at 4:23 pm

      LOL YES it is!! First time trying it and I'm now HOOKED!
      Reply
      • Lindsay says

        November 20, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        Haha! Me too! Best croutons ever. ;)
        Reply

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