DIY Posters

My mom introduced me to an awesome website called wordle. Basically, you type in any words you want.The website then scrambles the words into fun shapes, designs, and color palates, all of which can be adjusted. You can then print them and frame them for cute decor! Below are just some examples. The

possibilities are endless!

Banana's for my Love!

I try to leave little love notes around the house, in lunches, cars, etc. and recently discovered that you can write on a banana with a toothpick.Your message will bruise the banana and stay all day! So fun!

Cheesecake Factory Copcat Four Cheese Pasta

My ultimate favorite dish from The Cheesecake Factory is their four cheese pasta. Unfortunately, the closest restaurant is two hours away. I had to create a copycat dish that I could easily enjoy whenever I please. This is definitely comparable to their signature dish and is delicious as can be!

Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
-2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
-1 egg, beaten
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
-1/4 cup sliced basil leaves
-8 ounces rigatoni or pasta noodles of choice (cooked and drained)
-1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 jar Classico Fire Roasted Tomato & Garlic Sauce

Directions:
-Preheat over to 350. Combine mozzarella cheese, egg, basil, pepper, and ricotta cheese.
-Combine hot noodles, sauce, and ricotta mixture. Bake in 11 x 7 glass dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake 25 minutes covered. Bake addditional 5 minutes uncovered until cheese is melted. Enjoy!!!

Garage Insulation

The rules at our house go a little something like this: I decorate the interior and my husband is in charge of the garage. He takes his garage duties very seriously and the garage is always immaculate, so I can't complain! Last weekend he decided to insulate the garage. Insulation helps keep the garage cool during summer and warm during winter. It also eliminates sound and looks nice. In a little over an hour, he completed our three car garage. I was impressed was the ease of the installation process.

Insulation kit from Lowes

Easy installation

Finished product! Beautiful and functional!

Baked Spinach Atrichoke bites

 These are the perfect appetizers for any occasion. Quick, easy, and yummy!

Ingredeients:
- 13.3 oz roll of refrigerated french bread loaf (Simply Pillsbury)
-1 container of spinach artichoke dip
-Shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350.
-Spray 12 muffin pans with non stick cooking spray.
-Cut bread dough into 12 even pieces. Roll into a ball and press down into each muffin cup.
-Scoop out center as best as possible. Place a spoonful of dip in each individual cup.
-Sprinkle with parmesan cheese
-Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until slightly brown.

Iphone Wristlet

Current obsession: Michael Kors iPhone wristlet ($80). So functional and adorable! I'm on the prowl for one this weekend! It's basically a phone case on one side and a wallet on the other. Perfect size for all your essentials- phone, money, and id. Obsessing!!!

 

Cupcake Toppers

My friend just turned 30 and I, naturally, had to bake something for her! I settled on my favorite delicious  chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes but wanted to personalize the cupcakes. I made cute cupcake toppers that you can download below! I just printed them on card stock paper and attached them to a toothpick!

Download "Dirty 30" topper Here

 

Download "Happy Birthday" topper  Here

Headlight Repair

Reason #9,278,837,410,284 why I love my husband: He can fix anything and everything! My car headlights had fallen victim of oxidation from the sun and  become extremely foggy and discolored. He used a 3M Headlight Restoration Kit (only $20) and fixed it in 5 minutes! The kit provides everything and comes with detailed instruction.  Needless to say, I was impressed.

Here is the step by step process:

Before:

Step 1: Wipe off lens and mask around it.Sand surface with provided pad.

Step 2: Wipe down surface.

 

Step 3: Sand one last time with even finer sand paper. Then buff with buffing pad.

Finished Product! Crystal clear! 

 

SO happy with the outcome! Great job hubby! 

65 Calorie Brownies

These brownies are SOOOO yummy and surprisingly only 65 calories!!!

Ingredients:
-6 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
-1 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tbs vegetable oil
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1 (4 oz) jar applesauce
-2 eggs, lightly beaten

Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease 8 x 8 inch pan.
- In medium bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt. Pour in oil, vanilla, applesauce, and eggs. Mix until well beaten. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Enjoy!!

-Makes 2 dozen.

Cooking Never Looked so Good

 Last summer I bought my first apron. I searched high and low looking for the perfect one that had just enough touch of girly. I settled on this polka dot one from http://www.jessiesteele.com/. I fell in love with everything from the site! They have such a wide variety of aprons and accessories! Here are some of my favorite!

 There's so many matching sets of aprons, pot holders, towels, and many more! A little collection would be such a fun present for a bridal shower or birthday!

67 Calorie Cookies

Ran across this recipe in my mom's old cook book and am so thankful! This recipe is only 67 calories per cookies and tastes wonderful! Enjoy these Peanut Butter and Oatmeal delights!

Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flower
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 cup margarine
-1/2 cup peanut butter
-1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon vanillla
- 1 cup rolled oats

Directions:
- Stir together flour and baking soda. Set flour mixture aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine on medium speed.
-Add peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar to margarine. Beat until thoroughly combined, scraping sides of bowl occassionally. Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat well. Add flour mixture, then stir in oatmeal.
-Drop cookie dough on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 t o10 minutes.
-Makes about 36 cookies.