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Friday, November 21, 2014

2014 Crochet Project: #2 Reese's Pieces Inspired Corner to Corner Crochet Afghan



Project #2:  Reese's Pieces Inspired Corner to Corner Crochet Afghan
Pattern:       Youtube Video tutorial by Stitchinstacy



I totally fell in love making this wonderful afghan!  I used the colors of Reese's Pieces for inspiration and I can say I am very satisfied with the finished product!  I also loved how fast the blanket worked up and how easy the stitches were.  






Saturday, August 9, 2014

Recipe: Easy Short Bread Cookies with Icing

Easy Shortbread Cookies 
with Momma G's Homemade Icing


I've had a sweet tooth here lately so I found myself searching online for different kinds of cookie recipes.  I found this great egg-less and easy Shortbread Cookie Recipe from All Recipes so I decided to give a whirl.  I was surprised that it only called for 4 ingredients, which I had on hand so I didn't have to go out and buy anything!  Any who, I loved the fact that it mixed up nicely but I felt like there was something missing.  Of course, icing!  So I made up a batch of my easy icing.  Then I got into decorating and had a great time.  I was quite happy with my results! :)

Momma G's Easy Icing
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 water (give or take) depending on what consistency you need or feel comfortable with


Recipe: Hot Dog and Potatoes with Mac N Cheese

Momma G's 
Hot Dog & Potatoes
with Mac N Cheese


Looking for a recipe that's easy on the budget, kid approved and simple?  Do you need to use up some staple food items? Check out my new recipe Hot Dog and Potatoes with Mac N Cheese!  What kid doesn't like mac n cheese, or just plain cheese for that matter?  And what parent doesn't like budget friendly meals? Well, I think I found a simple and frugal solution to the problem, What's for Dinner?  

Ingredients:
1 box of Velvetta Shells and cheese
4-8 hot dogs
3-4 potatoes
2-3 cups water

Directions:
Start off by washing and cutting up the potatoes and place them in a separate pan.
Add butter and water to the potato pan and cook until simmering then turn on low.
In a separate pan, prepare mac n cheese according to boxed directions, drain then add noodles to potato pan.  Let simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
Your mixture of potatoes and noodles should look soupy.  
Cut the hot dogs into small portions then add to potato and noodles mixture.
Let that cook for about another 5-10 minutes then add your cheese  (the foil packet of cheese that comes with the velvetta shells and cheese works just great).


Other Tips:
You can even omit the mac n cheese and add veggies and cheese instead. The possibilities are endless!

Remember you can use plain noodles and cheese to make your own homemade mac n cheese instead of a "boxed version".  


Saturday, August 2, 2014

Recipe: Crock Pot Cubed Steak with Veggies

Momma G's Crock Pot Cubed Steak 
with Veggies




Ingredients:
6 Cubed Steak
2 cans Cream of Mushroom
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-2 packages of veggies with potatoes


Directions:
Place cube steak in bottom of crock pot, overlap if necessary.
Add remaining ingredients, mixing well.
Cover and cook for at least 6 hours or cook on low all day.


Serve with any additional side.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Sewing: DIY Shorts from Undies

DIY Shorts from Undies



Here's a really cute and simple way to make shorts using an old pair of undies.  I also love her Pole Dance Outfit: Bows & Passion.  Way Cute!  Thank You Live It Up Pole Fitness!






Saturday, June 28, 2014

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 25




30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 25



Connie's Garden by Signed with an Owl | Pattern



30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 24



30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 24



Cool to B Square by SmoothFox | Pattern



30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 23


30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 23



March Square by JP Fun | Pattern



30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 22


30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 22



Charity Squares by Smooth Fox | Patterns



30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 21


30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 21



Four Hearts Square by Dly's Hooks & Yarns | Pattern


30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 20


30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 20



Open Cross Square by Dragon Fly Mom | Pattern



30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 19

30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 19



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Circle in the Square by Marie | Pattern






30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 18

30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 18



 Pink Dreamy Square by Dayna's Crochet | Pattern


Thursday, June 19, 2014

Sewing: How to make your own Shorts Pattern

DIY Short Pattern


Over at 5 Little Ducklings, you can find a very easy tutorial on how to make your very own shorts pattern!  You really don't need many materials and it's quite easy once you get the hang of it.  Thanks 5 Little Ducklings for sharing the tutorial. :)



Thursday, June 12, 2014

30 Days of Crochet Squares: Day 12



30 Days of Crochet Squares: Day 12




Diamond Windowpane by Yarn it Yarn Out | Pattern

30 Days of Crochet Squares: Day 11


 30 Days of Crochet Squares: Day 11




Granny Meet the Stripes by The Anarchist Knitter | Pattern



30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 10




30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 10




Granny Square by Welch's Workshop | How To





Sewing: Hexie Pillowcase



Hexie Pillowcase Tutorial


I absolutely fell in Love with this Hexie Pillowcase tutorial by A Spoonful of Sugar! I'm definitely adding this to my List of Things to Make! :)  You can also find lots of Recipes, crafts and other sewing projects there as well.

Sewing: Altering and Tailoring your Clothes

Altering + Tailoring

DIY Version...

I've happened to find some great tips and notes on how you can begin altering and tailoring your clothes to fit your needs!  Thank You Putting Me Together for these great tips!





Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Crochet: A simple blanket by Pink Milk Jewels

Simple Blanket Inspiration


I absolutely LOVE these simple half treble stitches and I love the colors!  Thanks Pink Milk Jewels for the inspiration! 

Monday, June 9, 2014

30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 9



30 Days of Crochet Squares Day 9



Dimensional Flower Granny Square by Knitting- Crocheting | Pattern




DIY: Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent

Simple & Easy Homemade 3 Ingredient Powdered Laundry Detergent Recipe


Ingredients:
1 Box Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (55oz)
1 Box Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (80 oz / 5lbs)
2 bars of Castile Soap

Directions:
First you need to grate your soap.  Next, mix both the Washing Soda and Baking Soda into an air tight container.  Then add your grated castile soap and mix thoroughly. Scoop out 2 oz per load for small loads or 4 oz for larger loads. 

Castile soap is an optional ingredient.  I've found that this soap does not dissolve in our hard water, therefore I can totally cut that ingredient out and still have a great laundry detergent recipe!  

I've also noticed that using this homemade recipe gets my laundry more cleaner than store bought brands.  I have found it actually cleans much better and actually gets rid of smells instead of covering them up like store bought brand detergents.







Sunday, June 8, 2014

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Friday, June 6, 2014

Thursday, June 5, 2014

30 Days of Crochet Squares: Day 5

30 Days of Crochet Squares: Day 5



Little Circle Square by Signed with an Owl | Pattern



Crochet: Vintage Flower Potholder

Vintage Flower Potholder


A must crochet project for me!  Totally LOVE this pattern from Color 'N Cream!

Crochet: Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty 


Here's a wonderful Free Hello Kitty crochet pattern at Made by K!

Crochet: African Flower Pattern

Crochet Hexagon African Flower

Finally after looking endlessly day after day I found a good African flower crochet pattern!  I remember my mamaw making a blue and white African Flower crochet afghan and remember how pretty it was.  I have absolutely fell in love with the design and now I have to make something! 



Thanks Heidi Bears for this great hexagon African Flower Crochet Pattern Tutorial!!  Next, I'm going to have to check out the pentagon tutorial. :) 

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Tuesday, June 3, 2014