Valentine's Day Cookies

Any Holiday is the perfect excuse to make delicious cookies! For Valentine's Day I changed my classic chocolate chip cookie recipe by adding white chocolate chips and red M&M's! They turned out amazing and would make the perfect snack for a quiet Valentine's at home or a perfect gift for that special someone in your life! 

Let me know if you make the cookies and if you enjoyed them as much as I do! 

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1 Tsp Baking Soda
• 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 cups White Chocolate Chips
• 2 1/4 cups Flour
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1 Tsp Vanilla
• 1 cup Butter
• 1-2 cups Red or Pink M&M's

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cream butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla.
3. Add eggs, beat well.
4. In separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt, add gradually to butter mixture.
5. Beat together well.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and M&M's.
7. Drop dough by rounded spoonful's onto parchment lined cookie sheet.
8. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown on bottom.
9. Cool slightly, remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack and enjoy!

How to Save Time In The Morning

If you are like me, then you love sleep. The more time I have in the mornings the better! The following are a few easy, helpful tips that I use to save time. Enjoy!

• Shower/ Do your hair at night: I was able to save roughly 45 minutes in the mornings by showering and doing my hair the night before. If you like showering in the morning, still do your hair the night before and use a shower cap. Trust me, you won't regret it!

• Lay your clothes out the night before: There is nothing worse then running late and not being able to find something to wear or the crucial missing piece of clothing. Try looking at the forecast the night before and plan your outfit accordingly. This will help you save time in the mornings and make it able for you to easily slip out the door on the mornings you are running late.

• Pack your lunch the night before: I don't know about you, but when I am running late the last thing I want to worry about is my lunch. If you make & pack your lunch the night before not only will this save you time in the mornings but it may also help your wallet as you are not running out at lunch to grab something to eat because you did not pack anything.

• Write the next day's to-do list the night before: When I am trying to fall asleep I am constantly worrying about all the things I have to do the next day and if I will remember. When I make a to-do list for the next day I am able to relax before bed and sleep with no worries, allowing a full nights sleep!

• Prepare your coffeemaker the night before: Have your coffee and mug ready to go so on those busy mornings so you are all ready to go and still get your morning coffee!

I hope these tips help you save time in the morning. If you have any time saving tips feel free to leave them in a comment down below as I would love to hear them.

My Hopes, Goals and Dreams for Sarah Lillian in 2019

Happy New Year! 

The first day of 2019 is officially here and I am so excited to see what this year brings! I want to accomplish bigs things both personally and professionally, it will be a year of growth and learning to put myself first!

As far as blogging goes, Sarah Lillian has been a bit of a rollercoaster the past few years. While studying for my Business Degree, I found it hard to keep up creating new and exciting content for my readers, and truly was not seeing the growth and connection with you all to keep me motivated or inspired to keep pushing me forward.

However, in 2019 that is all going to change! I have so many hopes, dreams and goals for Sarah Lillian to hit and accomplish! I have truly found my love for blogging and I cannot wait to continue producing fresh, new content for you all!

Below are a just a few of the goals I hope for Sarah Lillian to accomplish in 2019, if possible I would love if you could help me out with them!

• Hit 500 Instagram Followers! To help me out be sure to follow my Instagram! I would love to connect with you all!
• Publish 10 Sponsored Blog Posts! This may seem small, but to me this number would be an accomplishment!
• Hit 50 Followers on Pinterest! If you'd like to see my daily pins or get inspiration from my boards, be sure to follow here!
• Hit 300 Followers on Bloglovin! 
• Publish at least one blog post a week! 
• Create a profit from my blog while knowing my worth.
• Increase my Blog's monthly page views by 1,000 a month.
• Double my blogs overall page views. 
• Connect with more Bloggers both local and international!
• Host at least two giveaways! 
• December 2019 commit to publishing 'The 12 Days of Blogmas'

Now I need your input! PLEASE let me know in the comments what types of Blog Posts you would like to see from me in 2019! I would also like to know what types of giveaways you would be interested in!

I would like to thank each and everyone of you that has read, and supported my blog over the years! I know big things are in store for 2019 and I cant wait to share it with you all!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! xo 

New Year, New Planner

It's hard to believe that 2019 is just a few days away.... but with a New Year comes new goals, intentions, dreams and aspirations! 

To help keep track of everything the New Year brings, I personally love to use a planner. When you write it all down, you can simply clear your head and visualize all you need to tackle and accomplish!     While many have made the move to digital planners, a paper planner is still the go-to choice for me! 

Many people are un-aware of the various benefits of using a planner.  Planners help keep you organized, assist with time management, improve productivity,  and are an excellent place to store records and help make you accountable. 

If you're looking to purchase a planner to help keep you organized in 2019, below are a few of my favourite picks from PurpleTrail.com 

With hundreds of beautifully designed planners, there is sure to be a design everyone will love! 

Purple Trail also gives you the options to select:

- Size of Planner

- Cover Type (synthetic, laminate, hard cover)

- Layout Options

- Start Date

- Personalization Option

- Optional Sticker Pack & Pocket Folder

Golden Polka Dot Custom Daily Planner 

Beautiful Modern Blue Floral Daily Planner 

Faux Gold Foil Beaded Pattern Daily Planner 

If you would like to see more New Year's inspired blog posts or would like to know my goals and dreams for my blog Sarah Lillian in 2019, be sure to leave a comment letting me know! 

* This is a sponsored post for Purple Trail.

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Christmas is only 5 days away, how crazy is that!? If you haven't completed your Christmas shopping  yet don't worry, I have you covered! Below are a few simple last minute gift ideas that anyone on your list will love! 

For Her:

• Scarf
• Mittens/ Gloves
• Beanie
• Eye Mask
• Slippers
• PJ's
• Robe
• Purse
• Makeup Bag
• Sherpa Sweater
• Perfume
• Face Mask
• Makeup Brushes
• Bath Bomb
• Bubble Bath
• Jewelry (Ring, Bracelet, Necklace, Earrings)
• Nail Polish 

For Him:

• Cologne 
• Work Gloves
• Pocket Knife
• Boots
• Watch
• Shaving Kit
• Sunglasses 
• Work-out Clothing
• Tool Kit
• Jumper Cables 

For Everyone:

• Wireless Speaker
• Amazon Echo Dot
• Headphones
• Cook Book
• Water Bottle
• Thermal Travel Mug
• Throw Blanket
• Apple Watch
• Ipad
• Electric Toothbrush 
• Pop Socket
• Board Game
• Drone
• Candle
• Coffee Mug
• Bottle of Wine
• Gift Cards
• Phone Charger
• Phone Accessories 

Gift Guide: Cozy Girl

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The Cozy Girl Gift Guide is by far my favourite gift guide to create. As a homebody, I live in all things soft, comfy, and cozy! I know I'm not alone when I say that when I get home from a long day at work the first thing I do is change into comfy clothes or PJs! Below is just a few suggestions you can get for any cozy girl in your life!

1. Pom Pom Beanie

2. Mug

3. Sherpa Pullover 

4. PJ Gift Set

5. Throw Blanket

Other Suggestions:

• Candle
• Fuzzy Robe
• Slippers
• Bubble Bath
• Fuzzy Socks
• Scarf
• Hot Chocolate 
• Tea
• Face Mask