What I have found helps some is stepping outside your normal routine + trying different things. Last year I wrote an entire post on why you should try new things which I've been channeling lately. Even the most simple things like trying a new restaurant or food adds a new excitement to the mundane. It makes life feel more fun, especially when you can't just jump on a plane and jet off to somewhere new. One day, right?
On the topic of food, let's chat a little about Crumbl Cookies. Have you tried them yet? They've been all the rage this last year or two. The first time I tried them was while visiting Chattanooga last August. I'll keep it real with you-- wasn't impressed the first time. JJ and I drove over 30 minutes to go get them and by the time we got there, they had already sold out of all but two flavors. We also didn't love those two so I just wrote it off as a wash. Fast forward to this year when a Crumbl opened much closer to where I live. Obviously had to give them a few more shots (for educational purposes), right? Happy I did because ya'll I'm HOOKED. They are so so good. I love the concept and getting to try the changing weekly flavors. We had several weeks after they first opened where we kept trying them all. Had to rein that in a little so now I try to wait for the ones I'm really excited about trying. AKA, this week’s flavors! PSA-- when they bring back the Banana Pudding, German Chocolate Cake or Cornbread, they are must try’s.
The lineup this week consisted of: Key Lime Pie, Triple Chocolate, Iced Oatmeal + Snickers Peanut Butter. From best to worst, my favorites are: Iced Oatmeal, Snickers Peanut Butter, Key Lime Pie & Triple Chocolate. I was the most excited to try the Iced Oatmeal and the Key Lime Pie, but the Key Lime let me down a little. For me it’s missing the graham cracker flavor + texture of a traditional KLP. The Iced Oatmeal on the other hand was incredible. Definite win if you like oatmeal cookies. Sweet, oatmeally & a hint of cinnamon. My sister said it reminded her of a cinnamon roll! The snickers PB was also a close second for me. If you like peanut butter, you'll love this one. Super peanut buttery and rich. The Triple Chocolate was also good but not in my top. I like chocolatey desserts but to me it didn’t have a "wow" factor or unique quality like the others. Still tasty and reminiscent of a rich, chocolatey brownie.
In other news, I’m still obsessed with the Wordle and have also added the Octordle to my daily brain games. In a weird way I feel more productive for the day once I solve them? Lol I know! Honestly in the world of technology and social media, it’s nice to engage in something that’s task oriented and a challenge for your mind. If you haven’t tried Octordle, let me know what you think. At first I was like WTF is going on but it’s so fun and a puzzle once you get the hang of it.
Hope you have an amazing weekend!
