CURRENTLY, I AM...

Reading: Not a damn thing. Do blogs or Pinterest count? I'm still trying to get through the second Hunger Games book that I started back in the summer! It's bad, I know. 

Watching: The last debate. I know who I'll be voting for, but it's always good to know what's going on and they have been pretty...interesting, this year. 

Thinking About: How I'm going to carve my pumpkin so that I can beat Billy for "best carved pumpkin". We are having a carving competition and plan on sitting across from each other when we carve them, not telling what we're carving, and seeing who's comes out best. I. MUST. WIN. Do you guys have an amazing ideas for me? I think I'll leave it up to a Twitter (@katiewkrysh) vote to determine the winner....maybe you guys will "sense" which pumpkin is mine and pick it. Or, not pick it, if you like Billy better.

Loving: My new organic Weleda face products from Charleston Naturally. Am I the last one to hear how amazing this website is?! Charleston Naturally is a family-owned business that only carries organic products that are safe for you and the environment. They sent me a couple Weleda face products to try, including one for Billy, along with a bunch of other samples of popular items from their website and I couldn't be more pleased with them. I wouldn't rave about these products unless I absolutely love them, and I do! I'm pretty sure you guys will too, so it's my duty to share them, right?

The Weleda Firming Night Cream and Firming Eye Cream leave my skin feeling soft and moisturized well into the next day, without adding any oil, which is important to me because I have more oily skin. They also smell really good, but it's not too of a fragrance that it's overwhelming. They are my favorite duo right now by far and are worth investing in! Also, if your man is anything like mine, it's hard to get them to try new face products but once they find one they love - they will use it forever. I think this cream is that for Billy...he loves this face cream and he's pretty picky about what he puts on his face. This would be a great Christmas gift for your guy! 

My other two favorite products that you should consider buying are the iLike Stonecrop Whipped Moisturizer and Suki Pure Facial Moisture-Nourishing oil. Both of these products are wonderful - they smell great, don't make my skin break out, aren't greasy, and they make my face feel so soft. I had never tried an oil like this before and it's safe to say I really want the big bottle now! Katie approved. 

*tip: new costumers get 20% off with code "cn20" and with any order you get 3 free samples!

Looking Forward To: Halloween, Breaking Dawn Part 2 (10pm showing-yes, 10 pm. What happened to midnight?), my girlfriend Marissa's baby shower that some girls and myself are planning, and our "Friends Thanksgiving" that we're hosting at our house. All these festive seasons and reasons to celebrate make me one happy girl.

Wondering: Who all reads this blog. I mean, those of you that comment I've gotten to know, but those of you that don't - I wonder who you are, what you do, where do you live? So deep. ha. 

Cooking/Baking: Well, besides the energy balls I'm always talking about, the most recent little dish I made was Quinoa Pilaf. I've been getting bored with plain brown rice, and quinoa is a great alternative for a hearty side dish for lunch or dinner. Here's the quick recipe:

Ingredients:

+1 tbls EVOO

+1/2 cup chopped onion

+1 clove of garlic, minced

+2 carrots, chopped

+1 cup quinoa

+2 cups vegetable broth, low sodium

+1/4 cup fresh parsley

Directions:

Heat oil and add onion and garlic to saucepan. Add carrots and cook 3 minutes more. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth - bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 15-20 minutes. Toss in parsley. 

(you could even add in some green peppers to this as well!)

Disliking: The post office. I will do anything, and I mean anything, to avoid going. Ahhh...I'm not sure if I dislike pumping gas or going to the post office more. Too close to decide.

Making Me Happy: All of the above! Rocky after a long day when he can barely keep his eyes open-me and Billy at Nationwide before he reffed a game-my recent OOTD with my red Hunters-and running outside in this beautiful fall weather. (follow me on instagram-@katiewkrysh)
  

Wishing you....a happy day and a non-stressful week!

I have a hot date with my bff Lindsay tonight for our favorite sushi and it's going to be 80 degrees, so I guess these things are making me happy too! Ta-ta friends.

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Post inspired by Tammy