My August Favorites

Last month was pretty eventful throughout, but some events (like my cousin's wedding) were more enjoyable than others (like getting my wisdom teeth removed). But my wisdom teeth removal wasn't terrible, and I still got to try some new food once I was back to (mostly) normal. Plus, last month I discovered even more new music ― right after my latest "What I'm Listening To" post, of course!

Jeni's Ice Cream

I love ice cream and most things sweet, so I'm always down to try new ice cream, places. I've known about Jeni's Ice Cream for a few years now. But I haven't had the chance to try any of Jeni's flavors that aren't sold in pints in stores because I don't often go to the areas of Chicago where they have shops. Luckily for me, a shop opened at one of my mom's favorite malls that I go to often, so I finally got to try some!

I got the trio, which is three half scoops. The flavors I got were milkiest chocolate, Texas sheet cake, and Boston cream pie. All three were delicious, but I think my favorite was probably Boston cream pie. The combination of vanilla custard, dark chocolate fudge, and yellow cake pieces is a nice and decadent treat. Texas sheet cake is unlike anything I've ever had before as it's chocolate ice cream with cake crumbles and fudge and is also dairy free and vegan, so it's not as creamy as ice cream normally is, but it was still good.

Desert Moon - Naomi Scott and Mena Massoud

If you didn't already know, Alan Menken and Pasek and Paul are musical geniuses. While all of the original Aladdin songs are great, they've done an outstanding job with the new ones for the live action remake, and "Desert Moon" is no exception. "Desert Moon" is a song that was cut from the live action film, but Disney has released it ahead of the DVD/Blu-ray release.

This duet from Jasmine and Aladdin is short, sweet, and simply beautiful. The song itself is supposed to be a song both Jasmine and Aladdin's moms taught them, which just adds some more beauty and emotion to the song. Naomi Scott and Mena Massoud also just sound really great together.

Rain - Ben Platt

I feel like it was just yesterday that Ben Platt released his debut album, and now he's out here with a brand new single just a few months later. It's more upbeat than most of the songs from his album, which is a nice change and shows he can sing more than just emotional ballads (and showtunes but those aren't on his albums).

My June Favorites

For me, June was a month of fashion. I got to wear a bunch of new outfits and clothes that I'd been looking forward to wearing and found some new wardrobe staples. I also tried some new food, particularly some delicious ice cream that I may have gotten my cousins hooked on.

Express Strapless Sweetheart Neck Jumpsuit - Neon Pink

I first saw this jumpsuit on @dresslikebway's Instagram, which is a page that shares where to get some clothes Broadway performers wear, whether it's a costume from a show or something they wore in real life. Carrie St. Louis wore this pink jumpsuit for a photoshoot promoting a concert where a bunch of Broadway performers were going to sing the music from Legally Blonde the Musical.

I've been loving jumpsuits for the past year or so, and I've always been a fan of pink, so I definitely thought the jumpsuit was super cute when I first saw it on Instagram. It actually wasn't one of those clothing items where I saw it and immediately went "OMG. I want that." But when I saw it in Express at in mid-May and saw that it was on sale, I just couldn't pass it up.

When I bought it, I didn't know when I'd wear it. I didn't have a specific occasion in mind for it and wasn't sure what it would be best for since I didn't have anything coming up super soon. I ended up wearing it to my soon-to-be cousin-in-law's bridal shower last month. It was a nice balance between formal and casual, and because it was a rather gloomy and not hot day, the jumpsuit provided some good coverage while also allowing me some breathing room in case I got warm.

Usually I hate strapless anything because it always falls down, but this jumpsuit actually rarely fell down. I do admit I had to pull it up a teeny bit every now and then, but that's really only because I don't have the chest to fill the entire bodice. Otherwise, it stayed up really well and was super cute and comfy.

Talbots hot pink ruffle trim denim jacket

I've been saying "I wish I had a hot pink jacket" for months now, and I finally found one! When I was at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago, I found this adorable hot pink denim jacket in the women's section and had to have it! It's originally from Talbots, which I have never gone into or even window shopped at, but since I got it at TJ Maxx, it was only $20! I really could not pass this up.

Obviously I love the color, but I also adore the cute little ruffle trim by the buttons and button holes. I've never seen any detailing like that on a denim jacket, and it's such a fun touch. Despite hot pink being my favorite shade of pink, I actually don't have a lot of tops in this color, so this jacket will be great for when I want to add a pop of hot pink to my outfit. I actually wore it on National Pink Day (June 23), which was the perfect occasion for it!

Yellow Charlotte Russe outfit

If you saw my Charlotte Russe haul post from earlier this year, this outfit will look familiar to you. I'd been waiting for the perfect opportunity to wear this outfit, and I finally wore it at the start of June when I saw Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of West Side Story for the fourth and final time.

I love dressing up, and going to Lyric Opera is always a good time to do it. I went to see the matinee that day, so I wanted to go for a more casual but still a bit fancy look. This yellow off-the-shoulder top and tulip hem skirt was perfect for the warm, late spring/early summer day. I just love how bright it is, and the stripes and floral contrast yet pair really nicely.

Rock & Candy white platform espadrille sandals from TJ Maxx

These are the shoes I'm wearing in the three photos above, so I clearly have been putting these shoes to good use. I didn't own white sandals before these but had been looking for a pair. I kept putting outfits together over the past two years or so and always thought how useful white sandals would be. So when I found these at TJ Maxx, the only pair ― and they were my size! ― I felt like it was meant to be and bought them.

I really like the cross strap at the front of the shoe, but my favorite thing about these sandals is that they're platform sandals that add a little height while keeping my feet comfy since my foot is still flat and level, unlike wedges or other heels. I've worn these pretty much every week since I've gotten them, and my feet have never hurt in them ― even after walking around for hours of shopping ― so this was definitely a good investment.

Trader Joe's ube ice cream

The odd man out in this fashion dominated monthly favorites post is food. My sister discovered that Trader Joe's sold ube (purple yam) ice cream after seeing it on Instagram from a Filipino food account, and we went to Trader Joe's to find it the next day.

Ube is very popular in the Philippines, and it's my favorite Filipino flavor, so I grew up eating ube foods, including bread, cookies, cake, and more. I was definitely curious to see how good and authentic it tasted, especially because I had some delicious ube soft serve ice cream in New York two years ago that I've missed since. We actually had other ube ice cream in our freezer, so we decided to compare the two. One was a Filipino food brand's ube ice cream, and then there was Trader Joe's.

My sister, my mom, and I all were pleasantly surprised to find out that Trader Joe's ice cream tasted better. It wasn't as artificial, both in color and flavor. (A lot of the time, ube stuff can look super duper purple because of food coloring.) Trader Joe's was a lighter purple that tasted more natural and not like it had extract in it.

My May Favorites

May was the most eventful month I've had in a while. There were a lot of things I wanted to go and see, like movies and shows, and I discovered a lot of new music that I'll be listening to on repeat for the entire summer probably.

West Side Story at the Lyric Opera of Chicago

I could go on and on about how much I love Lyric Opera's production of West Side Story, but I already raved about it in a previous blog post about my experience as a WSS Insider and on the blog I share with my sister. So I'll try not to write too much. West Side Story is one of my top two favorite musicals of all time, but I'd never seen a live stage production of it until this year. I've watched the movie several times, but it simply cannot compare to live theater, especially Lyric Opera's production. Corey Cott and Mikaela Bennett were amazingly outstanding as Tony and Maria. The supporting characters and ensemble were also just as talented. I've simply never loved live theatre more than I have during the four times (yes, I saw it four times) I watched Lyric Opera's WSS.  

"Exhale" by Sabrina Carpenter

If you've seen any of my recent monthly favorites posts, you're probably familiar with Sabrina Carpenter and know she's one of my favorite musical artists. She released another song from her upcoming album, Singular: Act II, and I love it. "Exhale" is kind of short at only 2:50, but it has such a clear and strong message. It's a great reminder that we all need to take a break every now and then, and it's quite calming and relaxing to listen to, which goes along with the message of the song perfectly.

My April Favorites

April was a rather busy month as I had a few events on my calendar, went to new places, and tried and found new things. But most of all of my favorites for last month came from the April 2, when I went to downtown Chicago and had a great day in the city. This monthly favorites post is full of fun pictures and entertainment, including movies, musicals, and more.

Winky Lux Experience Chicago

I knew I wanted to write about this fun, awesome place and experience on my blog, but I didn't know if I wanted to dedicate an entire post to it. Well, now it's been nearly a month since I went to Winky Lux and went through the Winky Lux Experience, so it felt too late to give it it's own blog post. So I'm just featuring it as my top favorite from April in this blog post!

Simply put, the Winky Lux Experience is like a super cute, interactive, Instagrammable exhibit inside the Winky Lux store in downtown Chicago. There are a bunch of different rooms featuring different Winky Lux beauty products, and they're all adorable. I didn't get a picture of every room, but I did get a picture of most of them. 

One of my favorites is the first room, picture above, which is the floral room. It's no secret I love pink and florals, so of course I'm a fan of that room. It promotes Winky Lux's signature flower lip balm, which is what it's known for. Someone please tell me where I can get a pretty floral backdrop like that entire room! Thank you. 

Up next is the watermelon room. If I recall correctly, this room promotes its watermelon lip balm, which is a reactive pH lip balm, so when you apply the lip balm, it reacts to the pH of your skin and lips to change to whatever shade of pink/red goes with your skin. 

I absolutely love the neon sign in this room. I love a good pun and reference, and I 100% want a pink neon sign for my room. 

My March Favorites

Apparently last month was all about the "M's": March, music, magazines, and more. I discovered a lot of awesome new music last month that I've been listening to on repeat for nearly a whole month and got to read some great magazine features on a few of my favorite actors. In addition, there's typically some sort of new food or clothing item I try or wear for the first time, and that certainly applies here.

Sing to Me Instead EP - Ben Platt

Ben Platt's debut album was released just before the month ended, and I've been playing it nearly nonstop since. The first four songs he released were so beautiful and passionate that I knew I would enjoy the rest of them, and I do. From ballads about love and breakups to songs for and about his parents to a song about the wise words of an old man, there's a variety of content in the songs themselves while still telling an overall narrative. Plus, there isn't a single song I dislike.

My January Favorites

January certainly felt like a long month to start the year off, but right now it's a new year celebration for those who celebrate the lunar new year. Happy Lunar New Year to those who celebrate! Anyway, back to the long month of January. The -40 degree weather certainly made it seem longer and definitely contributed to what I loved last month. From keeping me warm to taking care of my skin, several things caught my attention last month.

My Oh My Supply Co's THE SNUGGLY DUCKLING x DREAMERS DESTINATIONS Unisex Crewneck - Pink

I got this for Christmas and actually featured it in my What I Got For Christmas 2019 post, so it may look familiar. I wore this a lot last month. It's super soft inside and definitely comfy. I can even wear another shirt underneath it if it's extra cold (which it was last week in the Midwest). I love the color, and I love Tangled, so it's a sweet, subtle way of showing my love for the Disney princess movie. My Oh My Supply Co actually has lots of variations of this design  for other Disney movies, like the Cave of Wonders and Agrabah for Aladdin, so if you love Disney, you should definitely check it out! (You can click on this subhead if you want to go to their site.)

My December Favorites

Before we get too deep into the new year, I wanted to share my last monthly favorites post of 2018. December was a great month as I got to spend a lot of time with my family, and I also just love Christmas and the holidays. Last month, I tried new recipes and food, watched new movies, and bought new things that I adore.

As usual, any of the stuff I've featured and found online will be linked in the subhead.

Disney "Being a princess is exhausting" pajamas

I found this super cute pajama set at the Disney Store at the outlet mall on a clearance rack for only $18 and instantly loved them. I've always been a fan of Disney princesses, but my love for Disney ― especially the princesses ― has grown within the past year. At first, I was upset because the only size left was extra small, and I haven't worn an extra small anything since middle school probably. However, when I took it off the rack and got a better look at it, I realized it was a big extra small and would totally fit me.

I love the light pink color as it goes great with the gray princess print and text and the gold accents. I love the sketches of the princesses everywhere and like how they all have different expressions. I do wish they included more of the princesses, but that's alright. These pajamas are super comfy and I even like to wear the pajama top when I'm not sleeping.

My November Favorites

November was a pretty eventful month as I saw new musical productions, tried new restaurants, heard new music, and read new books. I even put together a lot of new outfits with some new clothes, which was evident in my November OOTD post titled "New November". So I had some favorites from all over the place last month.

Blush pink Gap bomber jacket from TJ Maxx

If you saw my October Shopping Roundup or November OOTD post, this jacket should be familiar. I won't say too much about this since it's already been in two of my blog posts, but this has easily become one of my favorite coats. Also, I always feel the need to mention how it reminds me of Regina George's jacket.

My October Favorites

Last month was pretty eventful for me since it was my birthday month, I went to see Hamilton, and I went on a road trip with my family. However, I still had a hard time picking things for this monthly favorites post, which is why this is coming over halfway into the next month. Basically, I tried a lot of new, good food in October and got a new top that I love.

Silver Lining Creamery

Sea salt cookie butter fudge in a sprinkle waffle cone and chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone

Silver Lining Creamery is definitely my favorite food place my family and I tried in South Dakota during out fall road trip. It's in downtown Rapid City, which isn't too far from Mount Rushmore. If you ever go to Mount Rushmore, you're probably going to end up in Rapid City to eat at some point anyway, so this is definitely a must-go even if it isn't summertime. (When we first got to South Dakota, it was freezing with snow on the ground and everything. But it warmed up after a day or so, and then I didn't even need a jacket anymore.)

My August Favorites

I haven't said this in a while, but how is it already September?! 2018 is just flying by, and I honestly wish it wouldn't because I just need some more time to savor what this year has given me.

The last month of summer wasn't what I hoped, but it did bring me unexpected joy and memorable moments.

Pink/rose gold/floral 2019 Fringe Studio planner from HomeGoods

I didn't need a new planner yet since my previous one went until December 2018, but I saw this planner at HomeGoods and adored it too much to pass it up. (It starts with August 2018.) I absolutely love the rose gold print on the cover and how pretty it looks with the floral numbers.

The pages have a monthly overview as well as horizontal weekly pages with sections for each day, which I really like. Some planners are more vertical in style, which I'm not a big fan of, so I'm glad the interior of the planner didn't ruin the beautiful exterior that made me want to buy it. Plus, there are monthly tabs and a page before each monthly overview where I can write my monthly goals, to-do list, birthdays, and anniversaries.  

Gagged Chokers Glitter #GIRLGANG Sweatshirt

Broadway's original Princess Jasmine (Aladdin), Courtney Reed, started her own fashion line called Gagged Chokers a few years ago, and she's recently expanded the company and dived into the world of apparel. This latest collection is all about the #GIRLGANG, and I love it. Courtney loves pink, glitter, and shine, which is evident in the products. Once I saw the new stuff, I knew I had to get this glitter sweatshirt. It's just a light pink crewneck sweatshirt that's plain in the front, but the back is the star. I love how it's a holographic shiny print on the back because it's different from other shiny pink clothes and graphics I usually see. I ordered a medium so it'd be a bit oversized, and it's so comfy.

To All the Boys I've Loved Before (movie)

If you've gone on Netflix, social media, or BuzzFeed in the past two weeks or so, you've probably heard of this movie. If you haven't, then watch the trailer above to see what it's all about.

This movie is based on the novel by Jenny Han, and it totally lives up to the book! I won't say it's better than the book, but it is definitely one of my favorite movies now. It's got a John Hughes feel despite the more modern story. The characters are loveable. (Lara Jean is the best, but more on that later.) The story itself is cute, funny, and tugs at your heartstrings without being a super stereotypical rom-com. I could go on and on about why I love this movie, but I won't because there's a blog post coming up about it later this week. 

Broadway Princess Party

Joined the party tonight, and it was so magical! 💖👑 . . #ootd #wiw #maxxlife #targetstyle #baublebarfortarget #dvlook #BroadwayPrincessParty #jointheparty #princessposse

A post shared by Amanda Wijangco (@amanda_carmela) on Aug 19, 2018 at 8:54pm PDT

I could talk about why the day I went to Broadway Princess Party was the best day of August, but it'd be easier if you just read my last blog post. To be brief, what could beat the magic of hearing Broadway's original Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, and Aladdin singing some of the world's favorite princess songs?

Michael Dameski on World of Dance

Ugh. I don't think I can ever get tired of watching this beautifully talented man dance. If his name is familiar, it's because he's been in my last two monthly favorites posts because he's had a dance on NBC's World of Dance all three months of summer.

But anyway, this is the most emotionally vulnerable Dameski has been in his dancing on the show so far, and I love it. This dance shows not only his amazing technique but his ability to connect, which is a vital quality in dance. Plus, as a gymnastics and dance fan, I cannot get over the fact he can do a roundoff Onodi (back handspring with a 1/2 twist)! I've never seen anyone do that before, and I actually think he might be able to do that on a beam.

Chicago Tribune Food x Stan's Donuts "Black, White and Red All Over" doughnut

The Chicago Tribune partnered with Stan's Donuts to create the "Black, White and Red All Over" doughnut, which is a red velvet doughnut covered in white glaze and topped with chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs. So it's basically a red velvet cookies and cream doughnut, and doesn't that sound amazing? Well, it is. It was sooo good. It's my new favorite doughnut. The doughnut itself was nice and moist and even had some cookie bits inside, and the glaze and cookie crumbs added the right amount of sweetness and texture. I'm just sad it's not a permanent menu item and is no longer available because that is one of the best doughnuts I've ever had.

My July Favorites

With this post, I've officially done a monthly favorites post every month for a year! Despite this July being busier than I expected, I don't have too many things to include for last month. However, I did get to try new dessert places, found my new favorite dancer, and even read an entire book series in July.

Cream Bar

If you're from the Chicagoland area, you've surely heard of Woodfield Mall, one of the best and biggest malls in the area. Not far from there is a fun ice cream sandwich place called Cream Bar. This little restaurant has lots of ice cream flavors and kinds of cookies to create your perfect ice cream sandwich. You can even make a brownie ice cream sandwich or a brownie cookie ice cream sandwich like I did!

While it can be difficult to eat the creation like an actual sandwich, it's delicious all the same ― spoon or no spoon. The ice cream is nice and creamy, and I believe the cookies and brownies are baked daily, so they're fresh! I had a chocolate chip cookie and Oreo brownie with chocolate ice cream and almonds. The cookie was nice, soft, and chewy, which is how I like my cookies. The Oreo brownie was nice and decadent, and the Oreo pieces were a fun touch. If you're ever in the area, I'd definitely recommend going there.

My March Favorites

Last month was probably the most eventful month of 2018 for me. I went to multiple sporting events, tried lots of new food, and discovered some great music. Here are the things I discovered/initially tried and really enjoyed in March:

GK Elite x Marvel Comics Fitted Pull Over

Marvel Comics Fitted Pull Over

I got this quarterzip from the GK Elite booth at the Nastia Liukin Cup meet I went to at the start of March. I originally wasn't going to buy anything from its booth but saw this and thought it was too cool to pass up. The Marvel movies are my favorite superhero movies, and I could use more activewear, so I splurged.

Full Tilt mesh inset leggings from Tillys

If you saw my Tilly's shopping haul post, then these leggings should look familiar. These are really comfy, and I love the cool mesh and faux leather inset details. I'm a sucker for leggings with mesh insets and cutouts like these.

My January Favorites

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January was a pretty chill month (literally and figuratively) as I spent most of it watching TV, reading, listening to music, eating, or job searching. That gave me a lot of time to find and try some new things that I really enjoyed, which I've listed below:

Supernova - Ansel Elgort

Actor and musician Ansel Elgort released his latest song last month, and it's so fun! It's definitely unlike anything I've heard before with the electronic beats and jazz flute combination. His voice sounds amazing and really stands out against the electronic-sounding music, creating a cool juxtaposition of sounds and vibes.

My December Favorites

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Happy New Year's Eve! To end 2017, I'm sharing my favorite things and places from December from food to clothes to music.

Superdry

I visited my first Superdry store at the start of the month and was a fan of the store right away. Superdry is a British brand with some Japanese influence and inspiration. It has such a wide variety of clothes, from sweatshirts and activewear to sweaters to dresses and polos. However, its big category is jackets and outerwear. Its merchandise is on the pricier side, but based on the quality I saw and felt when I was in the store, it seems to be worth it.

In addition, Superdry has tons of accessories like hats and backpacks. I looked at their winter accessories, and many of them were lined with soft fleece, which is such a good idea. If you can afford it and are in need of some winter accessories to keep you warm and cozy this winter, I'd definitely consider a Superdry beanie or scarf.

Crop Cop Hoodie

The store had a sale when I was there, so I took advantage of it and bought myself this hoodie. It doesn't look like it based on the picture, but it is a cropped hoodie, so it doesn't go past my waist, which I actually like. Anyway, it's super soft and warm on the inside, and I love the bold colors and graphics. The drawstring is also great quality, as its much thicker than any other sweatshirt drawstring I've seen and has metal ends that are sure to keep it together.

My August Favorites

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Happy September, everyone! It still feels a bit odd for it to be September already since this is the first time in about 17 years that I won't be going to school this month.

And since it's a new month, it's time to share my August favorites! August turned out to be a rather interesting month compared to the rest of my summer, mainly because I didn't read that much but discovered and started using/doing a few new things. Here are my August favorites:

Hot pink LUSH high low dress from Dry Goods

Let's pretend this is a much better picture not taken in my messy room because the outfit deserves better. . . #ootd #ootn #wiw #maxidress #hotpink #drygoods

A post shared by Amanda Wijangco (@amanda_carmela) on Aug 5, 2017 at 10:30pm PDT

I wore this dress to a family friend's birthday party. It was s big celebration at the Maggiano's ballroom, so it was an occasion to dress up for.

I love pretty much everything about this dress: the color, the style and fit, and even the price! This was on sale for $12 at Dry Goods, so there was no way I could pass that up. I don't have any dresses like this, so I thought it would be a good addition to my closet. It's also one of the only maxi-esque dresses I've found and can actually wear without worrying I'll trip over it.

Live Original Devotional by Sadie Robertson

I've had this devotional book for several months now, but I didn't think I had the time to use it on a regular basis during the school year. So I didn't even think about starting to use it till this summer. One of my friends asked me about devotionals, so I was inspired to finally start using this.

I really like that it has 52 different devotionals, one for each week. It makes for a good first devotional because I can just do it once a week. I've done some devotionals on apps before but I like the ones in this book more because it's easier for me to connect and engage with the book. The book has questions and lines for me to write my answers down while the apps I've used don't have anything like that. The fact there's an actual activity I'm supposed to do with the devotional reading just makes it easier for me to remember it and makes me feel like I'm growing more in my faith.

Portland 2016: Food in the City of Roses

Being in a new city for an entire week meant lots of eating out and trying new places. I didn't mind eating and trying a new place everyday, though, because I certainly didn't travel 2,000 miles to eat the same old food I could have back home in Illinois.

Mamma Mia Trattoria

This Italian restaurant was the first place I ate in Portland. It was where my class had its welcome dinner.

All 24 students and our two instructors sat at the back of the restaurant and enjoyed a family-style feast. We all shared fettucine alfredo, spaghetti, chicken parmesan, cheesecake, cannolis and more. It was all really good and reminded me of Maggiano's, only it was smaller and more intimate. I would definitely go there again and try the normal menu if I ever go back to Portland.

Voodoo Doughnut

Before the trip, when I was looking up places to go/eat in Portland, Voodoo was everywhere. In fact, I actually knew of Voodoo before I even knew I'd be going to Portland. I'd heard about it on social media and knew I needed to try it if I ever went.

Christmas Treats Galore

One of my favorite things about Christmas is the food. It's a big celebration, and every big celebration should have delicious food. While there's the iconic Christmas dinner with ham, my favorite food aspect would have to be the Christmas desserts. I mean, it's not Christmas without cookies for Santa, right?

I don't consider myself to be much of a cook, but I do love making desserts and baking. Whenever we have a big family get-together or anything, I always make some sort of dessert, usually cupcakes. This Christmas, my sister and I were rather ambitious and made four different desserts all on Christmas Eve!

Cutout sugar cookies and Rice Krispie treats

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Every Christmas celebration should have cookies! My favorite cookies are chocolate chip, but sugar cookies always seem more appropriate to me for Christmas. The recipe I used is a great cutout sugar cookie recipe. The shapes of the cookies didn't warp one bit. 

The Rice Krispie treats aren't anything special in terms of a recipe. It's the same recipe that's on the cereal box of the Jet Puffed marshmallows bag. These specific ones consist of two layers of Rice Krispie treat with a layer of holiday mini M&M's in the middle. When my sister and I were spreading out the first batch into the pan, it seemed too thin, so we added M&M's on top. Then we decided it would be kind of cool to put another batch of Rice Krispie treat on top like a layered cake. After that layered cooled and hardened a bit, I drizzled melted white chocolate on top and sprinkled it with some more mini M&M's just to make it more festive and decorative.