Hi! I hope everyone’s having a great holiday weekend..and it isn’t over yet!
I have to start off this post to brag a little about the blogging community. Over the past (almost) 2 years I’ve been blogging, I’ve met the most amazing people. I truly feel blessed (and spoiled 
) and consider you friends.
I received a package in the mail from Biz over at My Bizzy Kitchen. She is one of the sweetest people; apparent by simply reading her blog. She offered to send me some of her delicious salsa.
I ripped open the package like it were a present on Christmas morning!
In the package were two different flavored salsas; baja fresh salsa and grilled cherry salsa.
She also sent me an adorable reusable tote bag and chapstick.
Naturally, I had to try at least one of them out. I decided to try out the flavor. Say it with me..yuuummmm!
This came in perfect time for the 4th of July party tomorrow. I’m definitely bringing these over to my parent’s party. Thanks so much Biz! Made my day! 
As if things couldn’t get any better, I received a Starbucks gift card in the mail from Brooke over at Bitchin’ Nutrition. I won her giveaway a little while back!
Thanks Brooke! I’m sure this gift card won’t last long!
A lot of relaxing has taken place. That’s what long weekends should be for, in my opinion. My sister and I have been glued to the TV watching reruns of the show Castle. Tonight, we decided to make a dessert to go with our TV night.
Twix Balls (from Iowa Girl Eats) makes 14
Ingredients:
6oz milk chocolate chips, divided
1 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff
5 graham cracker sheets, divided
Directions:
Melt 4oz chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment, until fully melted.
Stir marshmallow fluff into melted chocolate in two batches. Set aside and let cool for 10 minutes.
Roughly chop up remaining chocolate chips, then place three graham cracker sheets in a large, ziploc bag and crush until fine.
Stir chopped chocolate chips & graham cracker crumbs into cooled chocolate/marshmallow mixture.
You may need to use your hands to fully incorporate graham cracker crumbs. Roll the dough into 14 balls and place the balls on a plate.
Crush remaining graham cracker sheets in the ziploc bag then empty the crumbs into a flat tin or dish. Roll each ball around in the crumbs, then place them back onto the plate and into the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to harden.
Delicious! I have yet to make a recipe of IGE’s that I didn’t love!
Other Swanky Scoop:
My friends asked me to take their engagement photos for them. I thought they turned out pretty well. Here are a couple of the lovely couple.
I had so much fun taking pictures for them!
Hope you are enjoying the long weekend! My sister and I are enjoying our dessert and are about to hit play on Castle. Obsessed! Have a great 4th!
Again, thanks to all you bloggers and readers. You truly make my day, everyday.
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Biz is such a good cook…I’m jealous of the salsa! Especially that cherry salsa…since I make her baja fresh salsa all the time
Happy 4th! And GORGEOUS engagement shots! I think you have a calling for a side gig in photography
two mailers in one day?? Lucky lucky! This past winter I was in hell without my handbasket and Kristina (spabettie) sent me a pick-me-up mailer. Seriously: TO DIE FOR! The community is *so* great!
Biz´s food always looks amazing and especially her salsa. Enjoy it but I am a bit jealous…
Great engagement photos!
Happy 4th of July!
Love getting fun food packages like that. Glad you’re having a nice weekend!
I agree!! I’ve met some amazing people (like u) through blogging! Happy 4th!!
I know, me too!
Yippee – glad it made there safe and sound! Enjoy the salsa and your family today!!
Hugs!
Thanks again!!
I couldn’t agree more on long weekends being for relaxation. At least that’s how it is with me.
Those Twix balls look really good! Even just that bowl of melted chocolate looks good!
Ahh – sounds like a great Holiday weekend – presents and all! Glad you enjoyed the Twix Balls!
My sister and I did! Thanks!
Have a great 4th Kristin!
HI Kristen, isn’t the blogging community the best??? And Biz is amazing! Love that you got presents, that you took those lovely photos and are having a good weekend. Happy 4th to you from up here in Canada!
Like SMORES truffles….
Can I say how easy it is to make someone happy by sharing? Everytime I read up on you and get to know more, and see how others share with you, it brings joy to my life as well.
But jealousy too! I MISS BAJA FRESH over here in Germany, there is no salsa or green chili verde to be found…have a recipe to share???
Here is the recipe for the salsa Biz sent me. It’s delicious!
http://mybizzykitchen.com/2008/09/06/my-garden-overflows/
Looks tasty! awww their pics came out great!! Love you girlie!
oh what a fun package and fun pictures – I love it!
Hey there! I just found your blog…really liking it. Almost 2 years – wow! Impressive!
Loved seeing all the treats you received in the mail!
Happy 4th from Canada!
Thanks so much!
Glad you stopped by!
Thanks for a wonderful evening! Haha
You did a great job taking their photos they turned out wonderful! Are you planning on going to FNCE? I am booked for it and would love to meet ya there!
I wish I could go, but my coworkers are going and only so many of us can be off at a time.
Hopefully, I can go next year. I would have loved to have gotten together.
Glad you got to try my sister Biz’s salsa! I haven’t tried the cherry one yet – she’s bringing it to a get together we are having with our best friends in a few weeks. Sounds like you had a great 4th!
It was delicious! I brought it to our party and it was a hit!
How sweet to send you salsa. Who doesn’t love salsa, especially homemade.
Love the cookies. I’m all for easy recipes like this one, since baking isn’t my strength. Have a good week.
I love the blogging community too! So much support. Thanks for always stopping by my site. I apprepriate you!
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