These two ingredient bagels are about to change your life. If you’re obsessed with bagels like I am then this will be your new favorite recipe. I just learned about this life-changing recipe from one of my preceptors but I guess this recipe has been around for a while and it blew up with the Weight Watchers crowd because they’re only 3 points. Not only is this recipe healthy but it’s incredibly easy too. This was my first time making bagels and it was a success.

I’ve included the recipe & directions below along with some progress pictures if you keep scrolling. Keep in mind it’s very difficult to screw this recipe up so if you’re not exactly comfortable in the kitchen then this is a great recipe for you to start with. Also, the great thing about this recipe is there are so many different ways that you can make these bagels. You can make them gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and you can make different types of bagels like cinnamon raisin {2 tbsp raisins + 1/2 tsp cinnamon for every cup of yogurt/flour}, poppy-seed, sesame seed, french toast bagels {maple syrup, cinnamon, brown sugar}, and Asiago bagels.

Before you jump into the recipe here are some additional notes/tips. You can make your own self-rising flour using 1 cup all purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp table salt {this makes 1 cup of self-rising flour}. Also, I used a pizza stone to cook one of my batches and those came out way better than the ones that I put on a baking sheet. They were more golden-brown instead of brown-brown. Last but not least, you can use parchment paper to line your baking sheet or a ton of spray-on olive oil!

If you have any questions please feel free to message me and if you do get around to making these delicious bagels feel free to give me feedback/tag me in your photos so I can see how they come out!

XOXO ~

Note: I do not take credit for the creation of this recipe.

I am a huge fan of handmade items and tassel earrings so I was ecstatic when one of my favorite New England instagrammers asked me if I would like to collaborate with her. I’ve had my eyes on these large, high-quality tassel earrings since Heather started posting about them on both her personal instagram and her shop’s instagram.

Heather of Mermaids & Madeleines and Heather Marie in the Making, is a very talented and sweet artisan. She sells her creations on Etsy and has the cutest instagram where she displays them as well. Her Etsy shop actually just relaunched this past week and I think it’s perfect timing with the holiday season approaching. I know a bunch of girlies who would love to rock her pieces.

One thing that really impresses me about these earrings {and I’m sure her bracelets follow suit} is the amazing quality and of course, her super cute packaging. The tassels are made with the softest thread, they don’t get tangled, and they hang to the perfect length. The silver fish hook that Heather uses to make these earrings is super high quality too {unlike those flimsy ones that a lot of other brands use and I used to use when I made jewelry as a kid}. Honestly, I think that every earring lover needs a pair of these.

Aside form Heather’s amazing tassel earrings she also sells unique handmade bracelets and the cutest hair ties {the hair ties would make amazing stocking stuffers}. I love that she calls her daintier bracelets “String Bikini Bracelets“. As a Mainer at heart, all of Heather’s work has a chic coastal touch to it.

Be sure to check out Heather’s site and use the code Sarah15 at checkout for 15% off. If you have any questions about Mermaids & Madeleine feel free to reach out to Heather or myself. Heather is super friendly & super sweet so I highly suggest following her on Instagram if you don’t already!

First off, let me start by saying, I am so sorry that I have been MIA recently. Life has been a little crazy. Nothing bad, all good stuff…just super busy. I’ll be sure to do a life update post soon but today’s post is all about my weekend in the cape with some of my besties.

Fun fact: I LOVE traditions. Honestly, who doesn’t? They give you something to look forward to, something to count on, and they make it easier to plan out your year. My friends and I started this awesome tradition last fall: Our plan is to get together every fall for a weekend no matter  where we are in the United States or world. Last fall we got together in the Cape for a weekend and we did the same again this year but who knows where will end up next fall {possibly Georgia, Savannah, or Charleston?!}.

We came, we saw, and we conquered. Although we only had around 40 hours on the Cape, we made sure to make the most of it. We disregarded our normal bed time and stayed up past midnight, we walked a lot, and we barely stopped talking for a minute or more. We went to the beach, we “popped tags” {I scored a Tory Burch Tunic, a Vineyard Vines Shep Shirt, Theory Pants, a Miilla coat, and a Lionel crossbody}, we ouued and awwed at the stunning Cape houses, and we visited Chatham.

Me and my friends are all about the food. We’re not super picky but two of my friends have dietary restrictions so it’s important that we take that into account. Atmosphere and menu variety are two things that I really look for.

When we made it to Chatham on Saturday afternoon, after a long morning of thrift shopping, we knew that we needed to find some place to eat ASAP. During my other trips to Chatham I had walked by this beautiful large white inn and thought about how I would love to eat there. This time we did! The restaurant is called the Wild Goose Tavern. It’s located at the Wayside Inn and claims to be Chatham’s only outdoor dinning {which is somewhat surprising}. The restaurant reminds me a lot of Patio American Grill in P-Town, which is a restaurant that’s definitely on my list of places to eat. At the Wild Goose Tavern, they didn’t have as many gluten-free options as we first suspected when we viewed their menu. I would recommend the Cape Cod margarita, the fish tacos, and the pumpkin martini!

On Sunday morning, before leaving town, we decided to do brunch at one of the local hot spots. The nice cashier at RingBros Marketplace {a wonderful market full of fresh organic food} suggested a few places to us the night before. We tried The Red Cottage Restaurant first but unfortunately it was too busy. Then, we went to The Breakfast Room and we were very happy that we did when we took a look at the specials. Most of the girls got the lobster omelet but I opted for the Lobster Benedict! Although the restaurant looked like a time warp and was kind of one of those hole-in-the-wall place, the service was really good and the lobster dishes were very affordable. Overall, we ate really well last weekend!

My friend Analiese did an amazing job finding us a place on Airbnb and organizing our arrangements.  We stayed at an adorable 3 bedroom cottage in Dennis in a quaint neighborhood. It was centrally located, check-in was super easy, and the cottage was decorated perfectly. If you’re looking to find a good, clean, private house at a really good rate I’d definitely suggest using Airbnb.

Travel tip: On Airbnb you can each pay separately. I would recommend doing this if you’re booking with a group. You receive a link/email from Airbnb and pay your part of the bill separately so you don’t have to worry about reimbursing a certain person.

I am obsessed with tiny humans and this beautiful little ball of joy is no exception. It was such a pleasure to spend the weekend with her. She is full of life, only cries when she’s hungry or wants her mama, and is soooo easy going. This little one really makes me excited to become a mom some day.

My best friend Victoria is a licensed foster parent, as is her sweet husband Logan. Together they have made the wonderful decision to help raise kiddos who need a responsible parental figures. They open their house and lives to these young ones with very open arms and hopefully work to reunite them with their biological parents. To read more about their inspirational journey visit her blog, Sanity before Vanity.

I am so thankful that our paths all crossed. If it wasn’t for our journey at Westbrook High School we definitely wouldn’t all be together. These girls are so positive, inspiring, intelligent, and loving. They understand where I came from, embrace where I’m going, and cheer me on along the way. We sadly don’t live within a 3 mile radius anymore but every time we’re together, we pick up right where we left off. I am so lucky to have them.

If you have any questions about our Cape trip or have any Cape Cod recommendations please email me or comment below!

XOXO ~