I don't know how many times I have regretted making an entire batch of brownies or cookies only to have my kids eat a few and it be left sitting there the next day taunting me. Rude, right? I think this is a great idea. It limits how much you are likely to eat. If I had an entire cake there or 20 cupcakes, I may be in trouble. (surely I am not the only one) This idea is brilliant. Thanks again Pinterest for leading the way to awesomeness! And thanks to The Hidden Pantry for sharing. But mostly...thanks to Aunt Betty!!!
http://thehiddenpantry.blogspot.com/2011/11/aunt-bettys-1-2-3-cake.html
Just another Mom with a Blog. I love all things pretty...or that make you feel that way. Whether it's make-up or hair products or just eating good and working on my fitness. I try to keep it real. Either way, thanks for stopping by.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
I'm with the BAND!!
Oh...how fun was that! Much needed. A time out. A respectable, not out too late, time out for mommy and daddy. And some of my favorite peeps. It's funny how before I leave the house I think to myself, "This is too much. Getting ready. Finding something to wear, putting make up on. What the hell am I going to do with my hair? Is this even worth it?" But once I figure out all the small, very important details and I am out of the house, I think - "ahhhhh yes...just what I needed. What time do we need to be home again?" I enjoy the ride to our destination talking with my sister and my brother-in-law squared. (long but short story) I enjoyed sitting down with my friends after really good hugs and heart felt, "How are you's?" I enjoy seeing people from my past and reuniting and catching up on our lives. I enjoy all of that. But most of all, I enjoy watching a guy 'I knew when', living out his dream. A guy that hasn't given up on himself. He has amazing parents that have supported him from day one. A wife that stands by his side and raises their beautiful little girl while he works hard to fulfill his life long dream. I enjoy watching it all come together. And here it is, 10 years later, and he is being nominated for New Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards. That is insane!! But I couldn't be happier for him and his beautiful little family. It's well deserved. Plus..all completely worth it to see Erin Pickett get that flustered when he shook her hand and called her 'Darling'. Freaking Greatness!!!!
http://www.gactv.com/gac/pac_ctnt/text/0,,GAC_26058_84999,0.html
So I guess it's true then...I guess you can do anything if you want it bad enough. If it's worth putting in the blood, sweat and tears. Possibly going broke over and eating Ramen noodles for a brief time, maybe having to pass on the things that you really want but don't need, putting all of your heart and soul into something because you believe THAT much that you were meant to do it. What an awesome thing to be so passionate about something. I love it and I envy it. I just need to find what it is that I want. I'm still looking for my dream. My niche, my talent, my passion. The thing that makes me different from everyone else. The thing that makes me stand apart from the crowd. The thing that makes me feel proud of who I am. And there is nothing scarier to me than the possibility of never finding it. Until then....
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| Is it hot in here or is it just JUSTIN and ERIN!! |
http://www.gactv.com/gac/pac_ctnt/text/0,,GAC_26058_84999,0.html
So I guess it's true then...I guess you can do anything if you want it bad enough. If it's worth putting in the blood, sweat and tears. Possibly going broke over and eating Ramen noodles for a brief time, maybe having to pass on the things that you really want but don't need, putting all of your heart and soul into something because you believe THAT much that you were meant to do it. What an awesome thing to be so passionate about something. I love it and I envy it. I just need to find what it is that I want. I'm still looking for my dream. My niche, my talent, my passion. The thing that makes me different from everyone else. The thing that makes me stand apart from the crowd. The thing that makes me feel proud of who I am. And there is nothing scarier to me than the possibility of never finding it. Until then....
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sunburst Mirror
So one of my favorite Decorating blogs is http://www.thenester.com/ - The Nesting Place. I love her house. I love how she changes things up with the same pieces of furniture and art but it takes on an entirely new look. I love how clean and on purpose everything looks in her house and yet nothing really goes with the other. I love how I look at lamps she has bought or table decorations and I think to myself ' there is no way I would have ever thought a lamp like that would have looked good in any household but in hers it looks like it belongs there'. I swear she could put a piece of coal on a wall or table or in a bowl and it would probably look amazing! I mostly love how expensive everything looks but nothing really is. So that is what caught my eye about this mirror. I needed something big and white to go up against my gray walls but in my little nook you see there, right above my fireplace and smack dab in the middle of my wall. And I wanted to see if I could find the one she had up in her house - like find it and buy it somewhere. And then, when I discovered she made it, and it was made our of poster board!!! Yes - that's right - poster board - I couldn't believe it! And I couldn't turn back either. And just so you know, unless anyone that comes in to my house is lying to me, everyone that compliments that mirror is also shocked to learn it's made out of poster board! So here are the directions and the only thing I can add to this is cut as straight as you can, and as symmetrical as you can. Make sure the pieces you are using to trace from look as much alike as you can, they will just be different sizes. (you will know what I am talking about if you look at the tutorial) Anyways - good luck!!!
http://www.thenester.com/2011/01/how-to-make-a-sunburst-mirror.html - Oh and her mirror looks way, way, like way better than mine but whatever...I may attempt this again at a later date. ; )
So one of my favorite Decorating blogs is http://www.thenester.com/ - The Nesting Place. I love her house. I love how she changes things up with the same pieces of furniture and art but it takes on an entirely new look. I love how clean and on purpose everything looks in her house and yet nothing really goes with the other. I love how I look at lamps she has bought or table decorations and I think to myself ' there is no way I would have ever thought a lamp like that would have looked good in any household but in hers it looks like it belongs there'. I swear she could put a piece of coal on a wall or table or in a bowl and it would probably look amazing! I mostly love how expensive everything looks but nothing really is. So that is what caught my eye about this mirror. I needed something big and white to go up against my gray walls but in my little nook you see there, right above my fireplace and smack dab in the middle of my wall. And I wanted to see if I could find the one she had up in her house - like find it and buy it somewhere. And then, when I discovered she made it, and it was made our of poster board!!! Yes - that's right - poster board - I couldn't believe it! And I couldn't turn back either. And just so you know, unless anyone that comes in to my house is lying to me, everyone that compliments that mirror is also shocked to learn it's made out of poster board! So here are the directions and the only thing I can add to this is cut as straight as you can, and as symmetrical as you can. Make sure the pieces you are using to trace from look as much alike as you can, they will just be different sizes. (you will know what I am talking about if you look at the tutorial) Anyways - good luck!!!
http://www.thenester.com/2011/01/how-to-make-a-sunburst-mirror.html - Oh and her mirror looks way, way, like way better than mine but whatever...I may attempt this again at a later date. ; )
Just Scratching an Itch....
Doesn't it look cute on my favorite blue table? I mean it probably
shouldn't get too comfy because I don't know if I'm leaving it there but
for now - me likey!! And yes, those are coffee filter flowers peonies. I
rarely have to water them. ; ). Anyways, something so small makes me so
happy! That and the smell of my glue gun.
This doesn't really require a 'How To' but I'm just adding this because I
got bored or angry today...or maybe a combination of both and this was
the result of that "Boranger". I had the frame sitting around doing
nothing, left over felt and a plethora of buttons that I have no idea
what I am going to with.
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| <3 Heart Button Frame <3 |
Okay,
as far as the pink chocolate chip cookies go - also a big hit amongst
the girls!! Even my son, Jackson, thought they pretty cool. And he is 9
1/2 and like way cooler than me. I did get the idea from Pinterest but
her cookies said they are crunchy and we don't do crunchy, we do chewy
so I just bought the cookie dough from the store, put it in a bowl and
added the pink gel food coloring. I kneaded it with my hands until it
was the color I wanted. It will darken up some in the oven so keep that
in mind. And your hands are going to get stained but just wash as soon
as you are done and it will eventually go away. Anyways, if you are a
fan of the crunchy here is the link. http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/2011/10/09/pretty-in-pink/
And you can make whatever color of cookies you want!!! Fun..Fun!
And you can make whatever color of cookies you want!!! Fun..Fun!
~Rainbow Cupcakes & Pink Chocolate Chip Cookies~
They are the bomb people. And they are so simple and easy. I'm sure you are thinking it is completely unnecessary for me to blog about the rainbow cupcakes because of their simplicity. However, I am not blogging to tell you how to make them. I'm here to tell you how cool you will be if you do make them. For about three hours I was the coolest mom on the block. No seriously. I was awesome! And my daughter and all her friends all said so!! Who doesn't want the acceptance of 4 seven year old girls. Point for Mommy! Anyways, besides just being fun for her - these things have endless possibilities. Seriously. Think about it. Superbowl Party~Breast Cancer Awareness~Valentines Day~Mavs Watching Party~I could go on and on and on and on. Just do it! http://pinterest.com/pin/74872412524659664/
They are the bomb people. And they are so simple and easy. I'm sure you are thinking it is completely unnecessary for me to blog about the rainbow cupcakes because of their simplicity. However, I am not blogging to tell you how to make them. I'm here to tell you how cool you will be if you do make them. For about three hours I was the coolest mom on the block. No seriously. I was awesome! And my daughter and all her friends all said so!! Who doesn't want the acceptance of 4 seven year old girls. Point for Mommy! Anyways, besides just being fun for her - these things have endless possibilities. Seriously. Think about it. Superbowl Party~Breast Cancer Awareness~Valentines Day~Mavs Watching Party~I could go on and on and on and on. Just do it! http://pinterest.com/pin/74872412524659664/
So first off I need to make sure that I am clear when I say I am not a
cook! Not by any means or stretch of the imagination. What I am is a
mommy who likes to make new things or try new things that either look
really appealing through a picture or sound really appealing. (anything
that has spicy on it I'm more than likely going to try) So that's all
this is. Just a place for me to post the things I have tried or am going
to try. And a place for you to do the same if you want to. I have tried
numerous recipes that I either found on Pinterest or on Crock Pot
Girls. (Okay I'm positive they have a new name due to legal issues and
that will come to me in a minute) Some that I loved so much I have done
more than once, two times, three times even! Seriously, there have been
some good ones. Anyways...hope you enjoy! Bon Appetit~
~Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps~
Okay - so this is not my picture but don't they look delicious!!! I saw the picture and it lured me in immediately. I did however make these nummy wraps last night! And can I say - MMMM...MMMM..Good!!! Why - I think I just did. You can find the recipe here if you want to give these a whirl - and guess what??? They are good for you too!! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/04/turkey-taco-lettuce-wraps-3-pts.html
*A Few Tips & Tricks - Okay so I don't like onions at all...but I do like the taste of an onion. (I'm a texture person) So I substituted the Onions with Onion Powder. I also didn't have any oregano or paprika on hand and they still turned out delicious. Honestly, the mixture of the dry ingredients is probably like adding Taco Seasoning without all the added salt. And it tasted just like I had added taco seasoning. I'm telling you, you have to try these!! I am a ground turkey person strictly. I do not eat ground beef any longer, not ever since I tried ground turkey. But...if you aren't a "turkey" like me you could always use ground beef instead. Also, you could make some rice on the side (white or brown) and add that into the beef mixture if you wanted to give it more girth or make the mixture go farther if you have more mouths to feed. And finally, the most important part, the lettuce. Make sure you get a fresh, head of lettuce and a big head of lettuce at that. If your lettuce isn't large and crisp the mixture will make it soggy and if all else fails you could serve this in tortillas. Depends on how healthy you want it!!! If anyone tries it let me know what you think!!
~Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps~
Okay - so this is not my picture but don't they look delicious!!! I saw the picture and it lured me in immediately. I did however make these nummy wraps last night! And can I say - MMMM...MMMM..Good!!! Why - I think I just did. You can find the recipe here if you want to give these a whirl - and guess what??? They are good for you too!! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/04/turkey-taco-lettuce-wraps-3-pts.html
*A Few Tips & Tricks - Okay so I don't like onions at all...but I do like the taste of an onion. (I'm a texture person) So I substituted the Onions with Onion Powder. I also didn't have any oregano or paprika on hand and they still turned out delicious. Honestly, the mixture of the dry ingredients is probably like adding Taco Seasoning without all the added salt. And it tasted just like I had added taco seasoning. I'm telling you, you have to try these!! I am a ground turkey person strictly. I do not eat ground beef any longer, not ever since I tried ground turkey. But...if you aren't a "turkey" like me you could always use ground beef instead. Also, you could make some rice on the side (white or brown) and add that into the beef mixture if you wanted to give it more girth or make the mixture go farther if you have more mouths to feed. And finally, the most important part, the lettuce. Make sure you get a fresh, head of lettuce and a big head of lettuce at that. If your lettuce isn't large and crisp the mixture will make it soggy and if all else fails you could serve this in tortillas. Depends on how healthy you want it!!! If anyone tries it let me know what you think!!
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