I've always eaten breakfast in the mornings, so if I miss it, my day just doesn't start out quite right. But that doesn't mean that I always wake up in time to make eggs and waffles. My go-to quick breakfast is always a fruit smoothie. Its quick, easy, and with some granola, a nutritious and filling meal.

I use very few ingredients for each smoothie - yogurt, some frozen fruit, and some fresh fruit. I always add a banana or some frozen grapes, so no sugar is needed to sweeten up the (usually) berry smoothies. For a creamier texture, add less frozen berries and more bananas.

Serves: 1

• 1 cup of yogurt
• 1.5 cup of frozen strawberries and blackberries
• handful of fresh blueberries
• banana

Place everything in blender, and blend to desired consistency. 

Pop on some granola, and let's start the day right!

Smile c:
~michelle

Like I promised, it's cooking time! This summer, I'm trying out a bunch of quick and easy recipes to use next year at uni. This first recipe is one I learned from my dad years ago - deviled eggs. Preparation takes less than 15 minutes, pop it in the fridge for a bit, and it's ready to serve as a snack or side. 

Serves: 3-4

Smile c:
~michelle

Now that I'm finished with all my exams (and frantic cramming), it's time for me to take a break and just relax! I've got a long list (in no particular order) of books that I really want to read this summer, recommended on Pinterest and by my favorite bloggers. I'm looking to finish up The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey before I dive into the list.

1. Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson - I'm dying to read this hilarious take on our daily lives.
   
2. Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell - I know I'm not supposed to judge a book by it's cover, but it looks so cute! And the themes of family, courage, trust, and first love are so relatable, it would make a great quick weekend read.
3. Margot by Julian Cantor - I'm really fascinated by the idea of Margot, Anne Frank's older sister who survived the Holocaust.
4. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt - The Goldfinch sounds incredibly interesting: a suspenseful battle between a single person and fate.
5. What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty - When marriages break, it comes as a gradual process, but Alice forgets the decade that went wrong and is thrown into the contrast of a perfect honeymoon and a disastrous divorce. I can imagine What Alice Forgot being touching and heartbreaking at the same time.

Any thoughts on these books or more recommendations?

Smile c:
~michelle