Thursday, November 4, 2010

Cinnamon Bun Pancakes




God has blessed me indeed! I have a life full of friends, facebook, homeschooling, crafting projects and a most incredible husband! So I have seemed to forget about blogging, yet I LOVE to read other's blogs. So I am going to try to continue to blog~ mostly because it is a journal of sorts, one that focuses on positive things, thoughts, and projects throughout my days.

PWOC... another military acronym, for Protestant Women of the Chapel. What a huge blessing God has given me in the study and fellowship with other Christ centered women. If you are a military wife, please, please consider going to a PWOC on your base/post. You will connect easily and find quick friendships. No matter where you are in your faith, you will be welcomed!

I found some pictures that I had taken last week or so when I made a breakfast of Cinnamon Bun Pancakes for my family.

Just use your favorite pancake recipe and separate out 1 cup of the batter. To that batter add cinnamon blend and some brown sugar (I love the Pampered Chef Blend), place into a squeeze bottle or a pastry bag and swirl onto the batter. Looks fantastic and tastes wonderful, not to mention the yummy smell!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Another Knock Off: At Home Cold Stone

My Take on Cold Stone:

AT HOME COLD STONE

Really, a cold surface, some of your favorite ice cream and two paddles to smash it all together...


WoNDerfUL!!!

Supplies:
Lowes Blossom Pink Marble Slab
Lowes No slide adhesive backed grippers
Candies and toppings and zipper top baggies
Two Ice Cream Paddles
Labels from your computer
Scrapbooking Papers
Ribbon
I LOVE the veining in the pink marble...
Here is the set all packaged together.

Having two paddles is a must when smashing in your treats!
This is my gift for BUNCO tomorrow night! LOVE it!

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Popcorn Crazy

My sister gave me this awesome set of popcorn bowls, and even my husband is LOVING our popcorn habit. We enjoy this treat 3-4 times a week, which goes along well with my husband's hobby of collecting dvds. So, my "regular" popcorn recipe is to put 3 TBS oil, 2/3 cup yellow popcorn, and 2 tsp of Jolly Time butter salt into my old fashioned stove top popper on medium/high heat. Pop and turn until there is not more popping. Eat in the WONDERFUL popcorn bowls while watching a great movie on the Clear Play DVD player. LOVE it!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Pottery Barn Knock of Pedestal Hurricane Vase

My version of their $49 vase... total cost $2 plus glue.




The Pottery Barn's Vase.



My vase.



Dollar Tree Vases with a fluted top, and candle stick holders. Yup, entire project for three had a total cost of $6 plus glue.
I used Gorilla Glue, but it "foams" up, so next time I would use that E5000 or E6000 glue. Plus, my glue was just about out... and so I cut the container open, and glue was EVEryWheRE!!! what a mess... don't do that, clean up took forever using Bar Keepers Friend scrub. Wow, still little foam marks on my counter! Too funny!
That's pretty EASY PEASY... glue the candlestick holder to the bottom of the vase... I turned them upside down for pressure. Worked like a charm! Filled them with fall colors. LOVE it!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Pottery Barn Knock Off


The next Knock Off will be: $49 pedestal hurricane vase