Hamburger steak is a great alternative to hamburgers. It's really great on nights where you have a pound of beef but no hamburger buns.
Disney Nails
On our most recent trip to Disney World, I wanted to paint my nails in a Disney fashion. I found some different ideas from Pinterest, but I was unsuccessful in recreating them the same way. My mom and I improvised and below are the results!
John Deere DIY Baby Shower
When a was planning a baby shower for a coworker, I knew John Deere would be the perfect theme. Her son's nursery was going to have a lot of John Deere incorporated, and she is also a John Deere fan. Unfortunately finding John Deere baby shower items is difficult, so I decided to make my own. Below are the centerpieces I made and Cupcake toppers.
May 2015 Disney Planning
Brad and I have just returned from Disney World. This post is the first of many to come in regards to this trip. I have discussed how I plan a Disney World trip in a previous post, but this particular post will breakdown all of the planning and costs regarding this particular trip. I discuss all of the thoughts that I have when making each decision and how I come to my final one. Look for my trip report and restaurant reviews in the next few weeks!
Baked Okra
I absolutely love fried okra. Brad loves my fried okra too. Well, I have been trying to eat healthier. With that said, fried okra doesn't equal super healthy. So I decided to try baked okra. It actually turned out really great and is a good alternative to fried okra.
DIY Coffee Sleeve
This is something Brad and I did while counting down to our recent Disney trip. This is a really easy craft and it can be customized any way you want!
Baby Shower Gift Basket
For my sister-in-law's baby shower, my husband and I worked together to make a gift basket for her and her new baby. See below for all the details!
Pigs in a Blanket
Try this easy and inexpensive appetizer at your next party! Perfect for sports gatherings.
Spring Cleaning
We have completed some general spring cleaning things around our house over the past few weeks. Below are a few of those things.
Closet Organization
A few weeks after getting married, Brad and I redid my closet. It was originally wired shelving, and we wanted to upgrade this. We also wanted to provide me with drawer space within the closet. We found a unit at Home Depot that we really liked and installed it. We then added some shelving and rods on the side. Below are some before and after shots of this upgrade:
Mini Mozzarella Sticks
Looking for a healthy snack? Try this really easy to make appetizer!
Installing Glass Shelves
Last weekend, we decided to install glass shelves in Brad's office. This is something he has been wanting to do for a while. We actually found ones he liked at Ikea, but they were being discontinued and they did not have enough in stock. So we decided to venture to Home Depot and see what we could find.
Baby Shower Guestbook
As I have mentioned in a previous post, my sister-in-law's baby shower had a storybook theme. When trying to decide a guestbook, it seemed fitting that it be a storybook that people signed.
Lingerie Shower Decor and Invitations
My best friend and Matron of Honor hosted my lingerie shower. It was a lots of fun, and she had great food and decorations. We teamed up when deciding the decor and she was nice enough to let me even pick out the yummy food!
Pizza Quesadilla
If you are dieting or just looking for a healthier way to eat pizza, this recipe is for you. It is really quick to make and is easy to customize to everyone you are feeding! I'm sure it would also make a great afternoon snack!
Transformation from Easter to Spring
Transforming your decor from Easter to spring is fairly easy since the colors for both seem to be the same. See below for the changes I made.
Freezer Organization
Our freezer can sometimes get out of hand with all of the foodsaving that we do. I currently have to reorganize my freezer about once a month. Well I decided to try and resolve this problem and keep from having to reorganize as often.
Bacon & Egg Sandwiches
On the weekends, I always try and cook breakfast for Brad and me. He loves Bacon and Egg sandwiches. After Valentine's Day, we had some Sister Schubert rolls leftover. We rarely buy the tin of rolls for this reason. But we decided to try using the rolls instead of loaf bread for our Bacon and Egg Sandwiches. They turned out really well, and Brad wanted me to share this with everyone!
Wedding Gift Basket
So while shopping for our cousin's wedding, I found the cutest little mini-utensils for baking. I loved them so much, I decided to make a small gift basket for baking for her shower. The 'basket' is a stainless steel mixing bowl. We purchased one of each utensil in different colors of course. Then we topped it off with measuring cups! Super cute and easy wedding gift!
Spring Wreath
This is a really easy DIY wreath that can be tailored to any season.