Hey, It's Ok!

 

To have had a snow day yesterday!! It was fantastic and totally made up for me having to cut my extra long weekend away short. 

That I wasted away my snow day. I had so much to do and I did none of it. I spent the day in pj's, drinking hot chocolate and watching tv/DVDs. It was such an unproductive day and I don't even fee guilty about it.

To have not watched the Superbowl. I'm just not interested. And, because Canada is a different country than the US, they don't show the same commercials here. So, to watch 'for the commercials' isn't a reason.

That I youtubed the halftime show. Again, not interested (and not much of a Katy Perry fan...she reminds me of a cartoon), but I heard Missy Elliott made an appearance and I had to see that!! It was awesome and Missy should've been the halftime show!!

To have just realized it's my birthday month. No plans this year...I need to get on that. I won't be able to top last year's celebrations...but I still need to do something.

Inspire Me- Happening

What's the best way to start off the week? With a snow day!!!! We are supposed to get up to 35 cm of snow, plus high winds...none of that is fun, but it does result in a snow day, so yea!! You know the weather is pretty bad when schools- including universities- are closed...usually buses are cancelled but schools remain open.

I plan on spending the day in my pj's, drinking hot chocolate and not doing much. For everyone affected by this snow storm....stay safe and warm

I hope that everyone had a great weekend!! I had an extra, extra long weekend that was cut short. I only worked until 1pm on Thursday, had Friday off and was not supposed to be in the office until noon today. I was away from the weekend-the first time in a month- and I had to leave on Sunday because there was a snowstorm warning for Southern Ontario. I could've stayed put and risked being storm stayed- which would have been fine by me!!- but I need to be in the office for 8:30am on Tuesday and there was no guarantee that I would be able to make it safely back in time. So, I left Sunday morning instead of Monday morning. 

It was nice to get away for the weekend...lots of snow Thursday (after I arrived) and Friday, so I spent all of my time inside. I did a little bit of reading and a lot of DVD watching, but it was still enjoyable. 

Anyway, some inspiration for the week:

This is something I need to constantly tell myself. I have been working on something for the past four months- off and on. Things will be going well, and then it doesn't pan out. The 'not panning out' has happened 3 times. One time, it was so close to working out, I could taste it. Then...I don't know what happened (I have my suspicions)...but it wasn't the end result I wanted or expected. 

Just because it's not happening, doesn't mean it won't happen. I just means the timing isn't right or that there is something better waiting. I just need to keep trying. Every time it doesn't work, I just need to pick myself up and try again. 

It will eventually happen. I need to be patient, persistent and have faith. There is something better, it will work out. 

It might feel like it will never happen...but I know it will. 

There is something better for me. 

It WILL happen. 

Eventually.

Sunday Reading & Coffee

I always felt reading the Sunday newspaper and drinking coffee was a very grown up thing to do and something I should  be doing, so I did. While I no longer have a newspaper subscription, I still feel that a great Sunday includes coffee and reading.

With this concept, I decided each week- on Sunday- to share some of my favourite reads from the past week. So grab a cup of coffee (or your beverage of choice) and enjoy these reads.

Yet another study shows that red wine is good for you. This time, a glass of red wine is equivalent to one hour at the gym.

Going along with the wine theme...There Are Two Types Of Women: Red Wine Drinkers And White Wine Drinkers. I don't think this is true or accurate, but still a fun read. 

Moving away from wine and to one of my loves, books! I actually read this article a while back and just had to share, Book Lovers Are Obsessed With This Website.

Clueless is one of my favourite movies and I can't believe it's turning 20 this year! To celebrate, As If: 20 Underrated Moments Of Clueless Brilliance

Hope everyone has a great Sunday...I am spending it in our weekend home, up in rural Ontario. Lots of snow, but I have a cozy home to cuddle up in. It's Superbowl Sunday, but I will not be watching the game, commercials or halftime show...I'm just not interested. It'll be a lazy Sunday of reading, binge watching DVDs and just taking it easy. Whatever you do today, hope you enjoy it!

Beautiful, Unique...GiPSY Dharma

I think that a lot of people will agree that fashion is art and designers are artists. Fashion is so beautiful and there is a lot of talent in designing pieces; especially pieces that are truly unique and one of a kind. 

I was recently introduced to GiPSY Dharma and was instantly impressed with how beautiful and original the leather boots and clothing were. Seriously, look at how gorgeous everything is:

After getting over the pure artistry and craftsmanship, my next thought was how comfortable these boots look! The leather looks really soft and supple and the soles are flexible. From natural to bold colours, and flip flops to over the knee high boots, you are sure to find the ideal pair for you.  And those skirts? Perfect for a night out or a nice spring/summer day!

There are so many designs and products to pick from, it's hard to pick one favourite from the catalog! But if I HAD to pick a favourite, I would go with these two:

Red Knee High Leather Boots

Red and Black Leather Belt Skirt

Red is my favourite colour and I love the shade of red used for the boots. I also like the fact that even though these are knee high boots, you can lace them so that they are lower then the knee, fold over the top, etc...really style them to suit your taste.

As for the skirt...I like the black and red combination! The red isn't as vivid as the boots and the black isn't super black...I like the contrast-shade- of the colours. I also like the cut of the skirt. The asymmetrical cut is just beautiful. 

Something that I really like, is that the website not only has sizing information and advice on how to order the right size, but also information on how to measure your foot, which can be found under FAQ and Sizing.

I can't imagine wearing something from GiPSY Dharma and not feeling beautiful. In fact, just thinking about wearing one of their skirts or a pair of their boots makes me feel beautiful.

To see more of GiPSY Dharma products, check out their videos. You can also find them on Facebook.

***DISCLAIMER: I was compensated by GiPSY Dharma for this post. All content (minus photos) and opinions are my own. For my full Disclaimer Policy, please see my About page.***

Hey! It's Ok

To be taking the day off of work to go on a 'road trip' with a friend. We are going to see a psychic. I'm looking forward to spending the day with my friend and the readings should be fun and interesting.

That I saw David Myles on Friday and had a chance to talk to him...he told me that he checked out my blog and that it was pretty cool! I'm still on a high from that comment =)
 

To be looking forward to a Brock Alumni event tomorrow...we're going skating! I don't (and won't) skate, but I'm looking forward to connecting with Brock Alumni and spending time with them.

That I have booked entire week off of work in March in an attempt to use up my vacation before the end of March. I can't even tell you the last time I took an entire week off...actually, I don't think I ever have...

To be counting down the days until my boss is back from mat leave. I miss her and I miss working for her...she is such a positive person and makes everything seem so exciting and fun. 

Inspire Me- Joy

Happy Monday!! I had another fantastic weekend full of family, friends and birthday celebrations. It was nice to spend time with the people who mean the most to me. 

I started the weekend off by going to a concert with my sister, we saw David Myles and Royal Wood. Both were amazing. I had the chance to talk to David Myles during the intermission and he told me that he had checked out my blog...how awesome is that?!?!? I'm still on a high from hearing that!

Saturday I went out with childhood friends and Sunday, my parents hosted a dinner for me, where I got to pick the menu. The only thing I wanted was my grandmother's lasagna, which she was nice enough to make. It was delicious!

I have another busy week ahead of me, sadly not too many fun things planned...mostly work- I have a fundraiser next week, so the next two-ish weeks will be super busy.

Here is this weeks inspiration:

 

There has been a lot going on in both my personal and professional life over the past few months. I have really struggled...don't get me wrong, there has been a lot of good and a lot of happy, but there has also been a lot of negative and frustration- I know I'm not the only one. Some days are difficult to get out of bed, to go to work, to be social. Again, I know we all have days like this.

Our days are what we make of them, as is our life. 

I am going to really focus on choosing joy this week; choosing to have good days, choosing to be happy and choosing not to let things/people get me down or frustrate me. 

Hope everyone has a great week!

Style & Hashtag

First of all, happy Friday! This seemed like a never ending week and I'm happy that the weekend is finally here! This weekend will be the last of my birthday celebrations, which will kick-off with a David Myles concert and end with a dinner hosted by my parents.

Also, the Olympics are wrapping up, with the closing ceremony on Sunday. I was unfortunately not able to watch as much of the Olympics as I had hoped, with the time difference and being at work during the events, I missed a lot. I was able to watch highlights and re-broadcasts, but it's not quite the same. 

I have been meaning to blog about the Olympic, but time got away on me. I know at the beginning of the Olympics, a lot of bloggers covered fashion, including the team uniforms. I'm a little behind in this, but better late then never. So here we go.

Hudson's Bay is responsible for Canada's Olympic uniforms and they also have an Olympic Collection. Here are some of my favourite pieces:

Reversible Quilted Jacket

Olympic Team Tee

Colourblock Zipped Hoodie

And, of course, the iconic red mittens:

2014 Olympic Red Mittens

I love these mitts! The mitts were introduced prior to the Vancouver 2010 games and these are the third edition (Vancouver, London, Sochi). Not only are these mitts nice and SUPER warm, but they are a great way to show support for Canada and Canadian Olympians. A portion of the proceeds from each sale goes towards supporting our Olympic athletes via the Canadian Olympic Foundation.

I also really love the tagline that Hudson's Bay uses for the Olympic collection, "We were made for this."

I love the tagline almost as much as I love the official Olympic Canada hashtag:

#WeAreWinter

Congratulations to all Olympic Athletes...while it's nice to win and 'bring home the gold', it's a really special opportunity to compete and represent your country on the world stage.

I hope everyone enjoys the last little bit of the Winter Olympics!!

Hey! It's Ok

To be have had a great birthday and long weekend (thanks Family Day). A re-cap of my birthday will be on the blog later this week.

That I will be seeing David Myles on Friday! I've been looking forward to this for weeks and it's finally here!! Well, almost.

To be feeling a bit under the weather. I know that I should spend the day resting and trying to get better, but I have A LOT Of work to do- with an event in 2.5 weeks, wrapping up the last event and not being in the office most of last week.

That I have a lot of vacation days to use by the end of March. Like 14 days. I'm running out of time.

To be giving someone the chance to win $50! You can enter here.

Favourite Five

Yesterday I shared 30 Things In 30 Years and today I thought I would share Favourite Five (which was completely taken from Flare Magazine). 

1. Delish Dish:
Thyme on 21's Rolled Souffle. I tried to find a picture, but couldn't find one, so you will have to settle for this description: the souffle is so light and fluffy and is stuffed with spinach, goat cheese and roasted red pepper and comes with a sundried tomato cream sauce. Mouthwatering. 

2. Best Bouquet:
Gerbera Daisy...I love how simple and colourful these flowers are.

 

Image from ftd

3. Post Impressionist Inspiration:

Cafe Terrace at Night by Vincent Van Gogh. I love this painting; the vibrant colours and the dreamy night sky. Even though it was painted in 1888, the cafe terrace could easily be any modern day cafe. In fact, it reminds me of several Starbucks' terraces/patios I have sat on and enjoyed a cup of coffee.

Image from wikipedia

4. Style Icon:Ivanka Trump. She always looks so pulled together, classy, elegant and appropriate (not to mention pretty!). 

 

Image from eonline

Image from NYC Run Fashion

Image from InStyle

Image from Redbook

5. Flick Pick:

Clueless...this is one of my all time favourite movies and I can watch over and over. 

Image from wikipedia

30 Things In 30 Years

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I will be 30 on Friday. I don't feel 30 and apparently I don't look 30 either. Over the past (almost) 30 years, I have made so many memories and have had the opportunity to experience so many things. 

Here is a random list of 30 things I've done in the past 30 years.

1. Danced at Disney- When I was in grade 7, my dance school was invited to dance at Disney. For a week, we were part of a professional company, dancing on Disney stages (5 performances) and taking workshops with Disney dancers and choreographers.
2. Traveled- I've had the opportunity to travel the US eastern seaboard, all over Ontario, Montreal, Australia, Portugal, Mexico, Spain, Jamaica. I've seen beautiful sites, experienced new places and relaxed on beaches. 
3. Bought a beautiful antique piece...it's so unique and I loved it from the start!
4. Summered. I spent 4 or 5 summers with my sweet, sweet friend Daniel. Each summer was more memorable than the last, thanks to Daniel. It was like living in a TV show. 
5. Dated interesting people- authors, athletes, musicians, business tycoons, academics. They were relationships that didn't last, but they made great stories and they guys (for the most part), were great.
6. Been published in not one but two magazines! So what if it was just tweets...I've still been published (Flare, Town & Country)
7. Beta Sigma Phi- I joined a sorority and met some amazing girls. They have added another level of fun and socialization to my life. 
8. Education- BA in Communications, Post Grad in Event Management, Continuing Education in Basic Insurance Broker to become a Registered Insurance Broker, Professional Designation Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB).
9. I was part of a Dragon Boat team.
10. Raised over $100,000 in a single fiscal year for Alzheimer's disease. 
11. Started a scholarship (with my dad), which is awarded to two graduating students each year.
12. Graduated high school a year early. Did that one by mistake...but still did it. 
13. Started this blog...giving me so many opportunities, experiences and getting to meet some many other amazing bloggers who have turned into friends.
14. Survived a tornado. That was a scary and trying experience. But I lived to tell the tale.
15. Nominated for two Chamber of Commerce Awards- Best Fundraising Campaign, Best Marketing & PR Campaign.
16. Met David Myles...I'm a HUGE fan of his and have had the opportunity to see him in concert 3 times (with a fourth later this month and, hopefully, a fifth time in March). After concert #2 and #3, I had the chance to talk to him. He's such a nice guy!
17. Have been blessed with amazing family...especially my mom and dad. 
18. Had a wild, whirlwind romance. 
19. Received Catholic Student of the Year and Christian Service Awards when I graduated from high school.
20. Worked on a commercial that was shown in three different markets. 
21. Have known people who were hard to say goodbye too. 
22. Had a piece of artwork made just for me- my grandfather took one of my pictures from my trip to Portugal and painted it for me.
23. Submitted a policy that became part of the platform for a national political party.
24. I learned how to pump gas.
25. I left a legacy- when I was younger, I told the Mayor that instead of filling in an old pool and making in a green space, he should put in tennis courts. Based on our conversation and the info I gave him, he had city staff looking into it. That old pool is now home to beach volleyball courts, because of me.
26. Fell in love.
27. Successful transitioned from a job in insurance to a career in non-profit fundraising. 
28. Beta tested a beer- a went to a brewery and they were working on a new beer, which I got to taste and provide feedback on.
29. Celebrated the Boston Bruins winning the Stanly Cup, with the a Boston Bruin and the Stanly Cup.
30. Blessed to have 30 wonderful, amazing, crazy, tragic, almost magic, beautiful years.

Town & Country

A lot of girls growing up dream of being in magazines. Seventeen, Glamor, Elle, Vogue...those types of fashion/beauty magazines. I wanted to be in Town & Country magazine. 

My great-aunt was a subscriber to Town & Country. Every summer when I would visit, I would flip through her old copies and dream of being in the magazine. I loved the art, the homes, the travel, the clothes, the decor items, the parties... I loved reading about people and their charitable giving, what they were doing and how they were doing it. I loved how classy and elegant everything in the magazine was. 

When I was old enough to pay for my own magazine subscriptions, Town & Country was the magazine I subscribed too. I loved Pamela Fiori's version of the T&C and was sad to see her go. After she left, the new editor made too many drastic changes and took away the spirit of T&C, in my opinion. Jay Fielding became the editor and I love what he's done with the magazine. He brought T&C into the modern era, updating it to be relevant to today but when back to the true spirit and class of the T&C I grew up with.

Anyway, that childhood dream of being in Town & Country?

The last 'Overheard on Twitter' and right above 'We Asked, You Answered'...That's my tweet!!! In the November 2013 issue of Town & Country!!!

I was a little behind in my magazine reading, so I just saw it a couple of weeks ago. I can't even describe my surprise and excitement at having my tweet published in T&C!! Thank you, thank you, thank you to whoever was in charge of picking the tweets to be published!

As mentioned, being in T&C was a lifelong dream of mine. I've been kind of down about my upcoming birthday. Around this time of year, I was look back and evaluate my life; where am I, what am I doing, what have I accomplished?

Seeing my tweet in T&C and realizing my dream of being in the magazine came true, was huge for me and made me feel a million times better about turning another year older. I accomplished something, a dream item, on my bucket list. 

I don't care what ANYONE says, having my tweet published in T&C totally counts as "Melissa being in T&C."

Hey! It's Ok

Idea taken from Amber at Airing My Dirty Laundry One Sock At A Time.

To be looking forward to my trip to Toronto! I'm still in the planning process, but it should be a fun trip!

That I had a great visit with a co-worker who is on mat leave and her adorable daughter yesterday. It was so nice to see them and catch up. Plus, I didn't have to hold the baby.
 

To be under another storm watch...fingers crossed for a snow day tomorrow, but safe driving conditions Thursday morning.

That I didn't watch the Superbowl, not even for the commercials. I just don't care about the game and they show different commercials in Canada than in the US, so it's not the same.

To want to go back to sleep. I'm exhausted.

That I received an email on the weekend that held some sad for me news. Something that had been part of my life for the past 14 years would no longer exist within the next two weeks. A final date, or last day, could not be given. So, I'm going to wake up one day...and it just won't be there.

 

Inspire Me- Celebration

Here we are at another Monday...but not just any Monday, the first Monday of February! Today kicks off a month long birthday celebration. It's also Justine's birthday week!

I was hoping to start the official birthday celebrations this weekend, Brock basketball game with friends and girls night, but the weather prevented that from happening. Little disappointed, but it happens and it's really ok. 

 

Later this week, I will be heading to Toronto for some birthday fun with my parents and brother. Unfortunately, my sister isn't able to come...which is disappointed, but it also means that I can go to a 19+ event now. 

 

Here is this weeks inspiration:

 

 

This is one of my favourite quotes. I think it's so important to have fun every day, even if it's just a couple of minutes. Every year, February is a struggle for me but this year, I'm going to keep this quote in mind. I'm going to live this month as a celebration and just have fun.

Monthly Round Up- February

I'm so excited to be linking up with Jen, from Our Love and Our Blessing, and Mary, from A Happy Wife in New Orleans, for Monthly Round Up. What's Monthly Round Up? On the first Friday of each month, you recap some (or all) of your posts from the previous month!

In February, I...

...started the month off with 5 Questions, answered by Nikki.
...shared (one of) my current favourite song.
...introduced you to Becca.
...talked about a wine bar I want for my apartment.
...wrote about an important day and the most important gift I've ever been given.
...reviewed a book I recently read.
...did a recap of my birthday.
...tried a recipe from Pinterest.
...ended the month with this funny video of Jennifer Lawrence.

Throughout the month, I shared several of my favourite things (here, here and here) and some inspiration (here, here and here).

I also participated in several link ups;
Weekly link ups for Hey! It's Ok (here, here, here and here), Weekly What? (here, here, here and here) and Sunday Social (here, here, here and here).
Monthly link up for Cara Box Reveal.
One time link up for Say My Name. 

Lots of different posts...I can't wait to see what March will bring!

Hey! It's Ok

Idea taken from Amber at Airing My Dirty Laundry One Sock At A Time

To be hope these guys find dates to their cousins wedding.

That I hope we get a snow day this week! I love my job and I love my co-workers, but I could really use a day off, in bed and getting caught up on sleep.

That I tried a Steam Pod for my hair this weekend. A full review of my experience will be on the blog later this month.

To have watched the Oscars. I'm not big on watching award shows...but I watched on Sunday. I didn't make it through the entire broadcast- 3+ hours is too much for me- but I made the attempt. I wasn't crazy about the show...but I loved the opening number and the cast of Les Mis!

That I'm part of a $100 winners choice gift card giveaway. You can enter here.

Inspire Me

Happy Monday! I had a really busy-but fun- weekend, which is followed by this week being really busy too. I'm exhausted just thinking about it! But here's some motivation to help get us thought this last week of February!

Giveaway- $100 Winner's Choice Giftcard

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Sunday Social- Lets talk about those awkward years:

Another Sunday, another weekend coming to an end- but it was a fantastic weekend!! Last week was a short (thanks Family Day) but busy (thanks work and social life) week. The highlight of this weekend was an Alumni event held at a Niagara Winery. So. Much. Fun! I had such a great time at the event and getting to know other Alumni...I can't wait for the next event!

1. Biggest Middle school fashion mistake
I can't think of anything really...They must have been so horrible that I blocked them from my memory...lol.

2. Who were your best friends in hs?
My best friend (who will remain nameless as we are no longer friends...just grew apart during university...and I don't know how she'd feel about being named on my blog) and I did so much together and had a lot of fun. The majority of my memories from high school involve her and I know my high school experience would've been VERY different (and likely not as much fun) without her.

3. What was a typical weekend like for you in hs?
Oh gosh...I seem to think I usually worked on Fridays, but can't say for sure. I would usually go out (as in doing something where you spent money) either Friday or Saturday night, rarely both. If I wasn't going out Saturday night, I would do stuff during the day with friends and then either have friends over or go to someone else's house.

Sunday was the best part of the weekend...hockey! The Junior B team had home games every Sunday night, which the best friend and I ALWAYS went to. So we'd spend a couple of hours at the arena. The night also included going out for dinner and going out for coffee- we'd do one before the game and one after.

4. Did you have any boyfriends/girlfriends? Tell us about that
I had two guys I dated on and off throughout high school. In respecting their privacy, I don't want to go into too much detail. While our relationships were typical of high school (drama filled) and typical for me (complex to others but worked for me), they are both great guys.

5. Did you have any secret codes with your friends? Spill your secrets!
No...I guess we weren't cool enough =)

6. If you could relive one day/moment/experience from middle school or high school, what would it be?
Oh gosh...SO many great experiences, it would be hard to pick one. I have a million memories running through my head at the moment. I would love to go back and relive grade 12. To answer this question, I wanted to say prom, but I feel that's a boring answer. So I'll go with this: Graduation.

I worked four years to make it to graduation. The actual ceremony (where I was given not only my diploma, but Catholic Student of the Year) was fine. But afterwards, me and the BFF were in my car and trying to leave the parking lot. Two male friend was walking towards their car and we asked them what they were doing. They were going out for chicken wings and we asked if we could go. They said as long as we didn't mind being the only two girls, we were welcome to come. So we went.

We spent the night tucking napkins into the guys shirts, so they wouldn't get wing sauce on their shirts and ties. The wings were great, we laughed a lot and it was just a fun night. The night came to an end when one of the guys asked who was going to the school the next day to get final marks- which could be done between 8:30am and 9 or 9:30am (plus, prom was this night). We all got quiet, looked at each other and said we should call it a night.

The BFF and I stopped at Pita Pit on our way home and got pitas. While eating them, went over our game plan for the next day- getting our marks, going tanning, timeline for getting ready, having pictures taken and leaving for prom.

It was the after grad stuff...which I guess, technically because we had just graduated, we were no longer high school students...that I would go back to (for the purpose of this question and just having an answer).

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Weekly What?

Linking up with my darling friend Jenn from Party of One for Weekly What?

Basically, you put all of your Monday-Friday posts in one post on Saturday and then link up your Saturday post! What a great idea!

 

Here is my Weekly What?

MONDAY: Started the week off with some inspiration. 

TUESDAY: Every Tuesday, I link up with Amber for Hey! It's Ok.

WEDNESDAY: The third Wednesday of every month, I write about a book I've read recently. This month, I wrote about 30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know by the Time She's 30 . I had heard a lot about this book, but I personally feel it didn't live up to the hype. 

THURSDAY: Recap of my birthday. Nothing spectacular, but a recap none-the-less.

FRIDAY: The last Friday of every month is Project Pinterest. I take something I pinned and do it. This month, Rolo stuffed Ritz Crackers.

Project Pinterest-Rolo Stuffed Crackers

Like everyone else, I am addicted to Pinterest and I've decided to actually try some of the things I pin. 

This month, I decided to try this pin-Rolo stuffed Ritz Crackers, which originated on Something Swanky. The original post can be found here.

When I saw the pin on Pinterest, I knew this was a snack I wanted to try to make. It looked simple and delicious. Plus, I thought that if I have the ingredients on hand, these are easy to pull together if I have last minute guests.

You will need:

• Rolos
• Ritz Crackers

 I couldn't find regular sized Rolo so I used Mini Rolo.

 

Place crackers on a cookie sheet, top with Rolo (because they were Mini, I used two per cracker) and bake at 350 until chocolate is melted.

Top with a second cracker, let cool and enjoy.

The Verdict:

These were so easy to make and tasted really good. In fact, I've made these several times! A couple of things to note...I baked them for about 5 minutes. The chocolate won't be melted, but will be soft enough that when you press the second cracker down, the Rolo will get squished.

I tried making them with one Rolo per cracker and two Rolos per cracker and if you used the Mini Rolo, you definitely need to use two. I later made these using full size Rolo and the cracker/chocolate/caramel ratio was much better.

The original post from Something Swanky said to bake them. I have since started making these in the microwave, which is much quicker (about 20 seconds). I've served this both right after making them (when the Rolo is still warm) and after they've cooled (allowing the chocolate/caramel to harden). Both ways are good.

I've decided to keep Rolos and Ritz Crackers around so that I can make this at a moments notice. This is a pin that worked and one that I will make again.