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The Moody Mortal

Moody home inspiration, living authentically, & embracing your weird

Easy No Bake Cookies

I freakin' love these cookies. Truly. Madly. Deeply. ...Yes, I'm channeling my inner Savage Garden... ANYWAY. These are my go to treat when I need a quick sweet fix (and, let's be honest, that's often). I know, I've said it before and I will say it again, but there is something wildly delicious about the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Combined with oats, it's *basically* a power bar, right? Right? I'm here to tell you that these cookies aren't really cookies, they're a health food ... VIEW POST

Easy Peanut Butter Ball Recipe

Most of the holiday recipes I have involve peanut butter in some capacity. You really can't go wrong with peanut butter, folks. Honestly, who would have thought there are so many different ways to combine chocolate and peanut butter, eh?? This one is a favorite of mine any time of the year -- but it's definitely at the top of our favorite holiday season must-haves. Enjoy this super quick and easy (if not a little messy) peanut butter ball recipe! Easy Peanut Butter Ball Recipe: You Will ... VIEW POST

Easy Christmas Mint Recipe

I've always loved the old-fashioned, cream cheese mints that would be served by the plateful at weddings and graduations. As a kid, I loved drooling over a spread of melt-in-your-mouth goodness in a wide variety of perfectly little molded shapes. Recently, I was craving one of these delectable little bites and longed for graduation and wedding season. Then, it dawned on me -- I don't *have* to wait. There is no *set* mint season! I *could* just make them myself, now! So, I did -- *and* I made ... VIEW POST

Monster Rice Krispie Bars

You'll find me doing the Monster Mash all week. In my sweat pants. With my unwashed hair in a messy bun balancing a glass of wine (after bedtime) and a paintbrush while noshing on pre-Halloween candy. We are well into Halloween week and we've been keeping busy with Halloween-themed snacks and activities. The kids are hopped up on sugar and less sleep than usual, having the time of their lives (hey, it's a pandemic, it doesn't take much)! Today, we kept the fun going with these fantastic monster ... VIEW POST