This morning when I woke up I decided to make donut muffins. They are so good, not too sweet and easy to make.

I had completely forgotten that I bought these Halloween baking cups last year. What a perfect time to find them.

Here’s the recipe. I have it saved to one of my pinterist boards, so I can’t take the credit for it.

Since Hannah had to be at work by 11 and Jackson and I hadn’t had our weekly thrift day due to sickness in the house, he went with me to drop her off so we could go to our 3 favorites that we always go to. The first one was kind of a bust. I only found 2 books, Where the Crawdads Sing (I loved the movie so I definitely wanted to read the book) and another one that I can’t remember right this second.

At the second one, which is my favorite, I found a vintage Streams in the Desert book. I had the newer version but for some reason I can’t find it anywhere. I have no idea where it’s gone. I actually like the cover of this 1980 version so much better. I’ve never read a Dominick Dunne book so I picked up People Like Us.

And I found this moon. I have absolutely no idea where I’m going to hang it. Maybe the bathroom, but I couldn’t pass it up for the price. I think it’s pretty cool.

When we went to checkout there was a prize wheel you could spin. Jackson spun it and we got 30% off our purchase, so everything was super cheap!

At our last one they were having 25% off everything in the store. I found this vintage Warren Kimble cow frame. I went through my old family photos and found a picture that exactly fit the frame. I guess it was meant to be.

We don’t always buy a lot, sometimes nothing, but it’s just a fun time spent with my son.

Does anyone remember the discontinued Hamburger Helper Rice Oriental? I have had the copycat recipe pinned for a while. It was one of my favorites back in the day. To me, it’s comfort food. I’m going to share the recipe in case you want to relive the goodness of Hamburger Helper.

I used unsalted butter and added about 3 Tablespoons of soy sauce. My kids really liked it too so that’s a win.