Pinned it! Tried it!

Ok, so I'm back. Sort of.  It has been crazy and yet, not so crazy over here.  My poor family has been sick for the past month, so we have been dealing with that. 

Alright, the last few months I posted ideas from Pinterest.  Well, I have decided to actually do a few of the pins that I have pinned (that would be 2012 and NO COINCIDENCE on the number either! :)  Not sure how often I'll post about what worked and what didn't, but at least I'll start using the pins instead of just lookin' at them from afar.

Let's start off with this pasta


Two-Timin' Pasta is what the lady over @ Pearls, handcuffs and Happy Hour named it. 
It is incredibly easy and I was able to tweak a few things, since I had forgotten to buy mozarrella (oops:)
Make sure that you give yourself enough time to bake it as well, I didn't read that part before I started...see?  That's why you need to read the recipe before starting.

Verdict?  The hubs and kids really liked it.  I wasn't sure what I thought.  The mixing of marinara and alfredo was definitely interesting and the leftovers today were really good.  All-in-all?  Give it a try!

It's been a while

I know, I know..it's been a while.  It's been a crazy month, but things will turn around soon. 

We've got some good things coming!

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Blogging Hiatus

I am taking a small blog hiatus for a while.  If you have anything you would like to post, let me know!

Christmas Décor via Pinterest

I love all things Christmas. There is so, SO MUCH to love.
One of the huge, most important small things is the décor.
THE MANTLE:
Such an important part in decorating for Christmas. I realize that many of you may not have one, but don't fret! Anyway, I feel like the fireplace/mantle is the heart(h) of the home. Hahaha!
I like this.  This one may seem a bit intense, but for Christmas, all thoughts of gaudy is thrown out the window.  

via befickle
 
Love the use of green apples! So simple.

via http://deckthehalls-christmas.blogspot.com/
I LOVE (the idea of) this one.  There is something about the garland, lights and sign.

via Thrifty Decor Chick
 
TABLES:

via deckthehalls-christmas.blogspot.com

via everythingfab.com
THE TREE
This skirt is pretty awesome.  I have ideas about this one…

via anwjohnston

via bowerpowerblog.com

via bowerpowerblog.com

WREATHS
I may be dying right now.  I LOVE wreaths.  This first one?  I already have the snowflakes…it’s going to be a very inexpensive craft for me!

via teachcraftlove.blogspot.com
This one?  Beyond words:

via bhg.com

Do you have any ideas you want to share?

Pinterest in November...for December?

Yes, that's right.  Since we have already planned the rest of November (basically), we are going to start planning for Christmas. 

Pinterest to the rescue.  So much stuff, so little time!  It's not just the family gifts, but the neighbors and friends and the AMISH bread. (Oh my goodness!)  PLUS, there is some updating of our own decor...sheesh!

So here we go!

Gifts for the family:
Need to remember a birthday? 
This gift is great for Moms.  Grandmas.  Husbands.  Not their style?  Come up with something that fits them and their home.

via the idea door

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub


Therapy Sacs: sooo nice!  You could whip a bunch of them up in no time. 
or you can go HERE

I am not 100% sure what fabric is best, BUT here is a link if you are concerned with flammability.


Homemade lip gloss. What grown woman little girl wouldn't LOVE these?

found here

Neighbors:
We do Amish Bread.  Yummy, delicious, awesome Amish Friendship Bread.  Give me a few weeks days and I'll get the recipe up.  You will seriously thank me.

Snowmen kits
We got one of these last year and it was awesome!



Cookies in a Jar:


Munchy Crunchy Goodness



Teachers:

via littlepumpkingrace

Friends:


link


link
sometimes bigger IS BETTER:

via Twig and Thistle


Other ideas?

The next challenge

So, the toy challenge has posed a bit of a problem.  It has turned in to a bit of a bigger thing. Much bigger...so I am going to have to get back to that one..and move on to the next one:
Challenge #10:  Laundry Room

I did this next one a few weeks ago.  yes, there is still a bit to go, but it's manageable.

This is what the laundry room looked like AFTER our flood in February...I don't have an after
picture as of right now, but it is cleaner ;)