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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Cooking up a storm!

As I mentioned here, one of my new year’s resolutions is to be more organized with meal prep, shopping, planning etc. I am happy to report that this is going well (2^nd week of the year…lol) and I am on dinner #4 for this week!!

Here’s what I have cooked!!

Monday: Baked Spaghetti

I use the recipe that I posted about here….of course it always changes a bit, depending on what I have in the cupboard. This week it was penne noodles, since I was out of spaghetti noodles. Always a hot though…and the leftovers are perfect for my hubby to take to work.

Tuesday: Cheesy potatoes w/ Smoked Sausage

I tried this recipe that I found on Pinterest. It was good…but maybe a little TOO cheesy (can’t believe I am even saying that). Will make again, but will tone down the cheese next time!

Source: food.com via Annie on Pinterest

Wednesday: Italian Wedding Soup

No picture for this…but it’s good…and here is the recipe:

1 pound of sausage (I use Turkey sausage)

2 large boxes cans of chicken broth
½ box acini de pepe (8 oz) (I use a little less I think)
1 bunch of fresh spinach
Italian seasoning

Brown sausage, drain. I sprinkle in some Italian seasoning (approx. 1 table spoon) add chicken broth. Bring to boil, add ½ box of the acini de pepe and spinach. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.

Thursday: Tacos

Tonight is taco night....can't go wrong there!!

~Yay for week 1...patting myself on the back. Lets hope this trend sticks for a bit!~

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Oh, How Pinteresting...

I am linking up with Michelle...(I know post overload today)

Pinning....one of my fav hobbies :)

Love this look:

Source: asequindressatbreakfast.net via Annie on Pinterest

How cool is this? Blake would DIE!

Source: thecreativemama.com via Annie on Pinterest

Cutsie pumpkins...

Source: dandelionsdragonflies.blogspot.com via Annie on Pinterest

I made this last night. This pic is not very appitizing...but it was GOOD (and super easy)!

Source: goingjane.blogspot.com via Annie on Pinterest

I could totally make this...I think I will :)

Source: sweetdaisydesigns.blogspot.com via Annie on Pinterest

What are you pinning?! Follow me here!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Another {major} Pinterest Project....

I have this on my radar now...I need it!

Source: decorpad.com via Annie on Pinterest

We have a room in our "new" house that is nothing more than a mudd room. It is just off the garage entrance...and since we moved in I have just been shutting the door and forgetting about it. Well...I think its time to put the room to use.

Now I just need to see if this is something that my handy hubby can make. I have dropped a few subtle hints. OR, maybe they weren't so subtle. I repeatedly e-mail him this picture. Hopefully soon he gets the "hint"!!

See my last Pinterest Project come to life here....

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

50 Shades Fad....

I finally broke down to the 50 Shades fad. After seeing/reading/hearing SO much about it, I decided that I needed to see what it was all about. I am just wrapping up the first book.

Honestly....it took me awhile to get into it. I just kept thinking "no way," "so fake," "totally unvelievable"....and so on and so on. After I got past that part....and the rest....I started to kinda get into it.

SO, I will admit....I am definitly going to pic up books two and three....I mean I just HAVE to see what all of the fuss is about, right?!

Source: en.wikipedia.org via Annie on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via Courtney on Pinterest

Source: toppics.getce.com via А. on Pinterest

Source: pin4fun8043.blogspot.com via Lilian on Pinterest

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Laundry Room!

Remember how I talked about this laundry room that I found on Pinterest and posted about here?!

Source: aglimpseofthegirlnextdoor.blogspot.com via Annie on Pinterest

Well....it's mine now! Not exactly...but just how I wanted it. I sent the picture to my dad, and he sent it on to one of his employees, and he built it for me. The over the washer/dryer until makes the room look so much better...and more functional too!!

I just have a little more decorating to do...but you can get the point. Love it.

Now on to my next project!! :)

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Hey Good Lookin...What Cha Been Cooking?!

I have been cooking up some of the recipes that I have been pinning, and I thought that I would share some of my finds :)

Grilled Chicken-and-Veggie Tortellini
This one was GOOD. I think that it will become a summer staple. We do grilled chicken and veggies a lot, but the tortellini added a good carb to the mix!

Source: myrecipes.com via Annie on Pinterest

Lawnmower Taco - freezer meal or make & bake!
This was good and super easy...using ingredients that I always have on hand. It was like Nachos....but in casserole format! Topped it with lettuce, tomato, black olives, sour cream, taco sauce...Yum!

Source: lifeasmom.com via Annie on Pinterest

Best Steak Marinade 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder 3 Tbsp dried basil 1 1/2 Tbsp dried parsley flakes 1 tsp ground white pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp minced garlic Combine all ingredients. Pour marinade over meat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Cook meat as desired.

I did this on flank steak and then grilled, so good!

Source: plainchicken.com via Annie on Pinterest

Calzones
This was easy and good for a change of pace for dinner...will def. make again!

Source: family.go.com via Annie on Pinterest

Banana Bars
I always have leftover bananas...tried this this past weekend...good...makes a HUGE batch though. We couldn't eat it all. May cut it in half next time!

Source: melskitchencafe.com via Annie on Pinterest

Banana Cookies
These are my favorite. I make these often and they always turn out SO good!

Source: chef-in-training.com via Annie on Pinterest

Cinnamon Rolls in the Waffle Maker!
What!? Crazy...but we tried it and it was yummy. I dont think that I will do it ALL of the time...but it was a fun little Saturday morning treat for the whole family!

Source: Uploaded by user via Annie on Pinterest

Have any of you found yummy recipies that you could share with me!? I love trying new things...Pinterest usually comes through for me....but sometimes the recipies that LOOK good on there are flops!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Oh How Pinteresting...and VOTE for Livi!

First and foremost...Olivia STILL needs your help in her photo competition. The cotes are CLOSE....so each one is important at this point. All you have to do is "like" her pics on facebook...links are here!

And now I am linking up with Michelle for Oh, How Pinteresting!

Ummmm yes, please!

Source: vanillakitchen.blogspot.com via Annie on Pinterest

How cute is this top?

Source: store.shopprivategallery.com via Annie on Pinterest

This made me lol...

Source: Uploaded by user via Annie on Pinterest

Love this color and cut:

Source: hair.becomegorgeous.com via Annie on Pinterest

yummm...

Source: google.com via Annie on Pinterest

What are you pinning?!

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

This will be mine!

I had pinned this on Pinterest a while back when dreaming about my new house. Well...house with BIG laundry room has become a reality....and this unit to go over the washer and dryer is becoming a reality as well. I had asked my daddy if it could be built...and sure enough, it can :). Last night on of my dads employees came over to get the measurements!

Source: aglimpseofthegirlnextdoor.blogspot.com via Annie on Pinterest

I have been SO bad about taking pictures of the house (or anything for that matter), but I promise to get better....starting NOW. I will take some before pics of the laundry room, so you can see the transformation taking place.

So exciting!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Oh How Pintererting

Today I am linking up with Michelle for Oh How Pinteresting!!

I am all over the place on this one this week!! Ha...I guess my mind is all over the place as well.

I LOVE this lampshade...and think that this is totally a craft that I could handle. I think that I may make one. I will show you if I do :)

How cute is this Valentine? I think that Blake would just love it. Totally up his alley.

Source: zakkalife.blogspot.com via Annie on Pinterest

And these look great for Valentines day too...what a cute idea!!

Source: pikadillycharm.blogspot.com via Annie on Pinterest

I am currently reading this book. I am about 1/2 way through. It is pretty good so far...but kinda sad, adn I see it getting sadder before it is over :(

Source: jodipicoult.com via Annie on Pinterest

We just did this in our new house under the kitchen sink. I HIGHLY reccomend this....it was cheap, easy, and it makes the space look SO MUCH BETTER!! Tile were between $1 and $2 each!!

Source: familyhandyman.com via Annie on Pinterest

What are you pinning? Follow me here...and link up here!!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Tasty Tuesday

I am hope with the kids today. My mom usually watches them on Tuesday's, but she and my dad are on a cruise right now {jealous}. That means that I get a bonus day off of work at home with the kiddo's!!

We have been busy playing, cleaning, and cooking. I don't know about you but we OFTEN have bananas in the house that get too ripe to just eat. I saw this recipe on Pinterest and I made it today. I have to say that this one gets 2 thumbs up! YUMM. It was super easy and they taste super delish!! Livi LOVED them.

Source: chef-in-training.com via Annie on Pinterest

I will definitely make these cookies again...and I recommend that you make them too :)

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Oh How Pinteresting

I have been pinning lots of "home" ideas.....maybe this will tip some of you off to a little secret that I have been keeping...
I will divulge more on that SOON....but for now my pins:

I NEED this in my laundry room. A simple white shelf over the washer and dryer makes it look SO much better!!