Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider Cupcakes

Hey Y'all!

I know not everyone loves Mondays, and I don't either! But, I was just so super excited to share my Cupcake recipe with you guys, after work!

First, I would love to give a shout out to The Brown Sugar Blogger for sharing this recipe, because it has reached so many people on Pinterest!  I made these cupcakes yesterday and many people have been asking for the recipe, so here it is below.  

Just so you know, before we start I am just going to put the link for the cupcakes here and that is Brown Sugar's recipe, but what I am putting below is the recipe with my changes, and my personal cinnamon cream cheese icing that is AH-MAZING!

Alright y'all, until next time!

XOXO,

Mrs. H

Team Herre! Let's meet, Mufasa!

Happy Sunday Y'all!!

I hope that this finds you guys well and that you aren't too mad at me for not posting in a while!  Also, this will say that I posted Monday, because I am writing this post at 11:50pm on Sunday! haha

But, I am on my new schedule now, and in the swing of things for my new job, and the most wonderful addition to our family!

I have so much to catch y'all up on!  Well, first things first, married life is wonderful, I have been cooking and cleaning and working and just really appreciating my life and how blessed I truly am!  I have been trying out a lot of new recipes that I think that you guys would love; Parmesan Chicken, Parmesan Talapia (Yes, I've been on a little bit of a cheese kick!) Almond Crusted Orange Salad, Pumpkin Pie, Apple Wraps and some Hard Apple Cider Cupcakes!

I will give y'all all the recipes and the steps, tips and tricks starting tomorrow!  I will start with the Angry Orchard Hard Apple Cider Cupcakes!!!

But, PLEASE MAKE A HUGE AMAZING WELCOME TO MUFASA HERRE!

Mufasa Herre!

We rescued Mufasa from the Animal Adoption League  of Charlotte, and he is the cutest thing!  We went on Friday to Camp Bark after talking to a wonderful woman, who saves many animals, Cindy and we were able to have Mufasa and Linix meet, to see how they interacted, if they got along and if he was the right fit for our family! And they got along very well, so OBVIOUSLY, that was a yes!

Linix and I on the way to meet Mufasa!

When they first met they loved each other.  They told Adam and I that he was very rambunctious and jumped a lot, but he barely did that with us.  He was super playful and amazing, but he was SO comfortable that he didn't freak out or jump around, it fit, it felt very right.  

Linix and him were like two peas in a pod.  Camp Bark tried introducing another dog (Leroy) to us.  Leroy and Mufasa were best buds at the camp, but they told us that Leroy was a little more tame than Mufasa, so they provided a meet with Leroy just incase Mufasa and Linix didn't get along.  But, THEY GOT ALONG WONDERFUL!!! Camp Bark always had our hearts and Linix in mind, Cindy and Maria gave us the best meet up!  There was acreage, and walking paths, and treats, and a ton of love.

Mufasa and Linix holding paws! <3 How cute?!?

The Adoption League, does NOT do same day adoption, they give the adopting parents a chance to think about it, and truly understand what a commitment it is to adopt a puppy/dog.  I think this is one of the best things for any animal because it provides a sense of security and protection for the animals, to make sure they are going into a loving, welcoming home! And of course, we loved Mu and we knew that he would be a great addition to our family, so Adam and I said YES! and Mufasa was able to come home today, Sunday!  

He is a perfect fit to this family.  Welcome, Mufasa Herre!  (Mu for short)

Mu's new ID Tag!

If you ever have the chance/time/commitment/money to adopt a pet, I highly suggest it.  It is one of the most amazing feelings in the world to know that you are making a difference and providing a loving home to an animal that was probably hurt before they met you.
Example?! Mufasa was found by Cindy, he was tied up to a cement block, with no shelter, no food and no water, along with his sister and his mother (who were taken to another adoption agency) but, the only thing that was different was that the female dogs had a shelter (a broken metal table).

But, now we have welcomed Mufasa into our home, and he is starting his new life with us and we all couldn't be happier!  There is nothing better than having something in your life happen to you that leads you to where you need to be and with whom you need to be with.  I was blessed with Adam, and together we were blessed with Linix and Mufasa!  Dogs are put in your life to make you love, teach you love and love you all the time no matter what.  He is amazing and I hope someday each of you adopt and make someone/something's life so much better!

LOVE EVERYONE and SPREAD THAT LOVE!

XOXO,

Mrs. H

I am now, Sprinkle Me Southern!

Hey Y'all!  I just got married!!!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!!

This is Adam and I!  Oh this was the happiest day of my life!  

Well, I just wanted to stop by and let you all know that my Blog is no longer called  "Bless this Messer," it is now "SPRINKLE ME SOUTHERN"

Adam actually helped me come up with this!  We were just sitting down one night and realized, I NEED TO HAVE A NEW NAME!!! This was so excited!  We were really debating if I wanted to put in my new last name {which is Herre, by the way} and we decided not too.  

The wedding was amazing and I will update you all tonight!

Much Love,

Mrs. H

Your Happiness Matters

Day Six of Blogtember: Describe a distinct moment when your life took a turn.

Dress: New York & Co {Pretty sure around &35.95}

Necklace: New York & Co {$10 - on sale}

Shoes: Banana Republic {$60}

Bracelet: Monogrammed initials {gift from my Little}

Whenever people ask you about a moment in your life where your life took a turn, you try to think of things that are HUGE, or something negative that happened!  

With what I said at first, to thinking back to something HUGE that happened, I don't want to go there, because you also know that the little things in life can also be the most important and the most life-changing.

I actually want to refer back to the other day.  As y'all know I am getting married in 4 days!!  And times are so very stressful leading up to the wedding day.  You truly find out who your friends are, who are not, how much patience you have, honestly you truly find out who you are as a person, and this is where life took a turn.

The drama itself, is nothing to talk about, it's not worth it.  What my life turn was is exactly that; it's not worth it!

Things come at you from every direction, not just with planning/having a wedding, anything in life, it comes at you from every direction.  From one extreme to another, you might not know how to react or respond.  The best thing to do is NOTHING!  and you might think that is crazy, but after something that recently happened to me, I was freaking out; panic attacks, stress, loss of sleep, it was not healthy for me.  

Guys, with everything happening in your life, having that be of school, or marriage, or kids, or grad school, or work, with everything comes its own personal reaction to you.  You have enough to worry about, why take on something that has nothing to do with you?

My life turning moment was when I decided not to care.  And I don't mean not caring in a bad way, where it can be considered hurtful, I am talking about where someone truly tries to tear you down as a person, make YOU feel bad about something that has nothing to do with you and you finally stick up for yourself! 

This turn is something that I hope everyone can accomplish.  I am not, by any means, saying to be cocky or rude or not to care about others and their emotions, what I am saying is to put yourself first.  When people are trying to tear you down, you need to make sure that you are not forgotten amongst everything that is going on.  Being prepared with this choice is the HUGE factor, you need to understand that you cannot please everyone, your point of view might not be understood, your choices might not be understood, you might lose a "friend," you might be talked to in the most disrespectful way, but you NEED to stand strong.

When someone is on you, like white on rice (syrup on pancakes) and you are just freaking out and don't know what to do?  That's a sign, don't do anything.  Your best bet is to sit back and not do or say anything, because you never know what reaction you will get and in the long run it might hurt you.

So having this life turn of me just not putting up with drama and really caring about me, my fiancé and my really good friends that stand by me (and me by them) has made me, HAPPY!  Yes, this may seem cliche to a lot of you, but what you learn is fantastic, you really see things from a different light!

So what I hope y'all take from this is to remember that YOUR HAPPINESS MATTERS.  Don't let the little things get you down!

Stay happy Y'all!!

XOXO,

Cassie

Where was Adam?

Day Four of Blogtember: A story about a time you were very afraid.

A time I was afraid?  Hmm, well I am afraid of the most random things, but I guess one night that I was very afraid was the night that someone went missing at my previous job, at Grandfather Mountain.

No worries, they found the person.  But, what I was afraid of is that Adam was called in for the search. This person went missing since close (because they account for every car in the parking lot) so that was around 7pm, and Adam didn't get service on the mountain (obviously) but, he couldn't contact me. 

Adam and I were both apart of the fire department, so not only did we get a call from the department, but he was already there due to work, and got called to stay for work. (He was a Ranger) 

But, I was Resident Director of the Houses at school, and I was on duty at the time and so I couldn't leave to help.   Adam was there since closing at 6pm, and I continuously didn't hear from him up to when I got off duty at 1 in the morning.  I texted a friend of his that also worked at the Mountain, around 2:30am and he was also helping on the search, and he said that they found him a little bit ago, and that he was on his way home.

I started freaking out...I am a huge worry-wart, and I make up situations in my head, like maybe he got in a car accident, or hurt himself on the way home, or something just happened because he didn't respond to some calls and texts.  So, I got up and drove, I sped, I went as fast as possible to the mountain.  By this time is was about 3 in the morning, and I turned to go up the hill.  I was almost to the entrance when I saw Adam's truck coming towards me.

I was balling my eyes out, Thank God that he was okay.  I pulled off to the side of the road and sat there, and he came up next to me.  Rolled down his window and asked if I was okay, and what was wrong?  At this point, anger hit me and I just said. "Are you kidding me? Do you know what time it is? I was so worried!" And then I just zoomed away, back to school.

He came home, right behind me and apologized and then snuggled with me the rest of the night.  His phone died and he was doing back-tracking work with a fellow Ranger to make sure that everything else was okay. 

I know it seems weird of me to be "afraid," but when you love someone so much, you care and panic at things because the love is so strong and you get so worried.

But, anywho, I know it isn't a perfect story, but just remember to love, always!

XOXO,

Cassie

GOOD AFTERNOON! TGIF!

Good Afternoon, Y'all!!

Thank goodness it is Friday!  After a long week of work, and play and tears, I am happy to say it is the weekend (even though I work tomorrow too)!

I just wanted to start off this blog post making you smile!  Because YOU are beautiful, YOU are handsome, YOU are great and YOU are just amazing!  Yes, YOU!  And I am saying this, because every once in a while, everyone needs a lift! Everyone needs a moment to realize that they are a fabulous person.

This was my morning cup of coffee a couple weeks ago, on Instagram (@LittleMrsHerre) and I really wanted to share it with you!

Being in an environment where things are not always positive can take its toll on you.  You can develop a negative attitude or energy, or you can let it get you down, or worse, it can change you into someone you don't really like.  But, when I was re-stalking myself on Instagram, I came upon this picture and read what I wrote and really wanted to share it with you!

"I got my morning cup of coffee! ☕ I am ready to #savetheworld 😜💪- let's do this!  Remember to always keep a positive attitude and smile 😁👌because you never know who need that to make THEIR day better! 🙏 Happy Saturday!"

Some of us (like myself) always need a cup of coffee to wake me up in the morning; without it, I'm slow and in a grumpy mood.  Sometimes, I pull a Kalen and spill the coffee before I even get to the coffee maker...

But, I have a Keurig now, so it stops a little bit! HAHA 

With your coffee in hand, tiara on head, and cape on your back, know that you can rule the world.  Let nothing bother you.  Live for yourself, be yourself and be happy!   Why are you going to let others bring you down?  Things happen, friends come and go, people get hurt, you get hurt, and everyone has a different energy.  But, if you remain positive, it can rub off on others...

Like the ending, if you stay positive, if you stay happy, and if you stay with a smile on your face then you will make someone else happy!  You never know what a smile can do!

XOXO,

Cassie

Be Love.

Day Three of Blogtember: Pass on some useful advice or information you learned and always remembered. 

Useful advice comes in many ways...and what is humorous to me is that I have always been one to give advice.  I normally don't take advice well, because I just never have really been able to, I also don't ask for advice a lot.

As I pondered what to tell you all for the useful advice or information I learned, I went back to when I was just in a good place with my Momma.  We were sitting on the hospital bed, talking about life, just having a mother and daughter moment, when she looked at me and said something that I now live by EVERYDAY; Cassie, one thing that I want you to remember is to always...

"Be Love."

You may think, what does it mean to be love?

What it means, is that when you think of love, you it is something that you relate to happiness.  Love is (in Godly terms) patient, kind, unselfish, and in other terms, it is happy, perfect, and precious.  So, when I give you what I learned, remember and live by, I want you to take it and relate it to what YOU believe love is.

My mom said, "Be Love, because when you think about it, why can't you be something so caring, thoughtful, and pure as love?"

It's as simple as that.  It is a short piece of advice that doesn't need much explaining, but it has such a huge impact on the way you think and do things.  Living by this has really changed who I am as a person, and it has also changed my friends and others views of what they believe and how they changed after I explained my moms way of thinking and living.  I do feel like I am the person that always gives advice, for many different things.  If someone has an issue, or a question, I am the first person to say OH! Let me help you, or let me give you this advice! But, everyone is different and everyone has something different that they are going through, so not everyone needs the same advice or words of wisdom.  And when it comes to my moms words to, "Be Love," we all can relate on many levels, and we can all take it the way that we need to. 

Remember to Be Love.

XOXO,

Cassie