...going bananas!

One of my favorite desserts is Banana Creme Pie...

...but only when it's made well.

I happen to have an awesome formula for a quick creme pie.

Check this out:

1. Get some Nilla Wafers.  I mean it's a must.  Throw them in a blender to get them finely ground.  If chunks remain, no worries- it's okay :)

2.  Throw some melted butter in with the ground wafers.  Only go a tablespoon or so at a time.  You don't want it to be greasy.  You'll know when its the right consistency when it can be smushed into a crust.

3.  Thus, smush it into a crush. I prefer thicker crusts...so go wild!!

4. Use instant banana pudding mix.  (Hey if you're in a hurry, it'll do the trick!)

5. Quarter one or two bananas depending on your texture preference.  I normally go for two. YUM!

6.  Dump the pudding onto the crust!

7.  Make homemade whip cream.  Seriously, I can't stand Cool-whip, but homemade is amazing.

To make homemade whip cream, get  1/2 pint of heavy whipping cream and use a whisk blender.  Blend it for a minute or two and then add powdered sugar about a cup at a time.  It'll get the texture of a whip cream but a little different.  I say add powdered sugar until you like the flavor.

8.  Lather that pie with the whip cream and get a nice cold glass of milk!

Oh yeah,  you can thank later ;) 



Murphy's Law or Law of Attraction

Oh boy.  The last couple weeks have been full throttle.   It's like when you get all your dominoes all lined up perfectly and that first one teeters...

It's trying.

But you know what, I believe in law of attraction.   "The Law of Attraction is a metaphysical New Thought belief that "like attracts like”, that positive and negative thinking bring about positive and negative physical results, respectively. "

Seriously, try it.  Visualize what you want to happen.  Visualize all your obstacles and nay-sayers.  Now I want you to visualize wiping these obstacles out one by one.  Visualize the end result.  

Amazing things can happen.

So Murphy's Law- you don't apply to me.  Sorry. 

I know...not such a great blog- nothing exciting, just random tidbits of my thoughts.

But hey, if you need something to occupy your time... try  Stumblinggg!

Only check it out if you have a couple hours to spare though, it's slightly addicting.

It's been awhile...

sorry my Internet friends.  I have not been as diligent in updating as I would have liked to have been.

I will do better going forward!!

Exciting news!  I made my own homemade soup. Well, Kind of...

I used Chicken Broth (hey, that's only cheating a little!!)added some fresh veggies such as mushrooms, carrots, celery.  Then I added chicken breast.  It simmered for an hour- I added a splash of this and a splash of that. 

(Okay, so this isn't the soup I made...the picture turned out terrible...but this looks just like it, pinky promise!)

 I gotta say, it turned out DELECTABLE!!  Everyone talks about making their own soup but it sounds so hard!  It's all lies!  It's easy- I made a ton and I can take it to work all week with sandwiches, crackers, bread chunks, etc!!

I've hit the jackpot!

Oh, and for all of you crafters out there...I have found a secret organizational tool that looks great and is very practical!

Amazing!!!!

til next time, which shall be soon...

omg...SHOES!

If you haven't seen it, watch OMG, shoes!  Wait until about 2:00 in. 

That's how I feel when I look at this picture

I wouldn't necessarily say I have too many shoes...

my hubby adamantly disagrees.

I decided to organize them today. 

 If you head to any local superstore you can get large clear totes.  I have 4 of them.

I organized into four categories:

Boots.  I didn't take a picture because it was overflowing...(an obsession, perhaps?)

Heels came next.

Can't live without my flats!!

and finally...my summer shoes!  Flip flops, sandals, and Gladiators!!

So if you're looking for an inexpensive way to keep close to 100 pairs of shoes (I refused to count mine- denial is bliss sometimes!)  in a small space, this is the way to go!  For about $20 you can organize your closet, and hey, if it makes your life easier finding shoes in the morning- that's just an added bonus!



dining with style :)

I recently acquired a fantastic traditional solid oak table from our local consignment shop!  It is AMAZING!  It seats 6+.   It is a lot more traditional than I normally go for asthetically, but I fell in love! :)

Then my mission became having a stylish table!  I picked a tablecloth that had some pizzazz, created some tableclothes, and added some fantastic accessories. 

I still need to make napkins, but so far, this is what I have put together!

and this is a close up :)

the placemats I made!!  I bought solid turquoise placemats from World Market, they have some fantastic home decor!  Then I hit Jo Ann's to pick up some supplies!!  I purchased ribbon in two different colors and sizes.  I also bought felt in orange, pink, and green.  Andi helped me make a pattern for flowers (which is based off the tablecloth).  We cut the flowers out of felt- and seriously, if you're working with felt use SHARP scissors...seriously it works WONDERS!!

Andi showed me the LIGHT.  If you're working with ribbon use a magic product called Frayed Out!  Oh yeah, no frayed edges :)

Everything on the placemat was handsewn.  I'm not sure if that's the best use of time but eh, you live and learn :)

I have more blogs ready, but I left my camera in Indy.  As soon as I get it back, be prepared for a blog-a-palooza!!!

for now that is all... Happy Crafting!!



Sugar makes me happy...

I've been craving fruit pizza, a friend brought it over once upon a time.  I improvised a little.

Check these babies out!!

It's simple to make these!!  First, make your favorite sugar cookie.  If you're short on time grab a sugar cookie roll fromt the grocery store.  Slice it REALLY thin, around 1/4" to 1/2".  Cook them so they are BARELY  done.  Let them cool.   Spread some delish  strawberry cream cheese(I don't even usually like cream cheese, but really, it's a must!).  On top throw some of your favorite fruit! 

I alternated between sliced and diced strawberries and kiwis.  The sliced looked prettier, but the diced fruits were more practical for the cookie!  Start to finish it takes about 20 minutes!!

BAM!  Here's your next party food.  And it's healthy-ish.  It's got fruit, right!?! Next time- I'm going to try strawberries and pears.  YUM!!

Enjoy :)

Snowed In!

Let's take a walk down nostalgia lane...  Remember those days when we triumphed when we heard we had a snow day??  I'm not saying I don't now- but it's definitely different.  Snow days meant that you could spend the entire day with your friends because most of them lived on your block. 

Now, snow days mean being stuck inside.  Did I mention I get cabin fever if I don't get out of the apartment at least once a day??  It's been a day and a half.

Here's what my snow day consisted of...

Oh yeah, snow up to my knees.  I wanted to build a snowman but sadly it wasn't packing snow.  Casey wouldn't play in the snow with me...something about not having snow boots.  Personally- I think he was being a wimp [JUST KIDDING CASER! I mean, kind of :)]
Then I decided we needed some fresh baked goodies so then this happened...

I was pretty excited because I thought the day was passing quickly.  Quick glance to the clock and it was only 1 p.m.!!  Ahhhh what was I going to do?!? 

So of course, I read a book.  Best and easiest way to pass time for me.  I read Renegade  by Lora Leigh.  Now, I won't say it was a waste of time- because I don't believe books are a waste of time.  It was good to pass an afternoon with, but I don't think I'll be reading it again.   I just read a Romance/Mystery/Fashion series.  I can say I was definitely entertained.  The series is called "The High Heel Series"  by Gemma Halliday.

I'm also looking for more books ideas if you have any!

So to pass the rest of the evening...I'm going to try to get Casey to play Michael Jackson on the Wii or maybe some Donkey Kong!! 

Happy Snow Day!