February 26, 2012

doggie treats!!

can i eat my cookies now mom??  





Jack approved of them too!!
These are....
DELICIOUS!
cOoKiEs

mOrE CoOkIeS
WE ALSO MADE SOME SWEET POTATO BAKED CHEWS!!

before
AFTER



I helped mom and made sure they didn't burn :)


HERE ARE BOTH THE RECIPES:

sweet potato... http://www.dogtreatkitchen.com/sweet-potato-dog-chew.html

carrot and banana cookies... http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/how-to-carrot-banana-natural-dog-treat.html
 

February 23, 2012

February 20, 2012

gold knobs must go!

After looking at our ugly GOLD kitchen cabinet knobs for the past 3 years, I decided that it was time for a much needed update!! Note to self: kitchen cabinet knobs are EXPENSIVE!! We were looking on spending at least $100 to get ALL 26 NEW KNOBS!! So thanks to PINTEREST I found a way to make them look better for ONLY $8.00. I am seriously in love with Pinterest and all the ideas I have found!! 


 

BEFORE
AFTER




goodbye ugly gold           






Hello NEW bronze



This the the spray paint that I used

January 29, 2012

hubby made me my coat hook

stained some wood






found some cabinet knobs from Hobby Lobby

...and you have a coat hook










             

December 7, 2011

Outdoor Fall Project 2011

Early Fall 2011
So I am a little late in posting my first project.

The before picture of the back yard!

Had to haul that dirt to the back yard!
Looking good! It took a super long time to get that all level!!


Bricks are all done!
                                             
Flowers are put in!!

Our baby evergreen!!
                                                              
My flowers that I hope come back next year :)

Can't wait to see it all actually bloomed in the summer next year!

November 6, 2011

Zuppa Toscana yum

Ok so not only was this good but it was super simple and fast!
Ingredients:

1lb Italian sausage (I used the hot Italian)
1 large onion chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine to deglaze the pan (I used about 1/3 and what I had in the fridge)
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 simi large russett potatoes (I cut 1/8 slices)
2 cups kale, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 cups of water
1 cup of heavy cream
salt and pepper



Directions:

Place large stockpot on medium heat. Crumble the sausage into pan and cook until well browned.
Remove the cooked sausage from the pot and transfer to a bowl (set aside), leave the grease drippings in the pot. Add chopped onion to pan and saute until tender (5-7min). Then add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for about 1 min. Add wine to the pot and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any brown bits. Add the potatoes, kale, chicken broth, and water to the pot. Return sausage to the pot. Increase heat to med-high, bring to a boil, and the reduce to a simmer on med-low. Cover and let simmer for about 20 min, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.

August 30, 2011

My Dog Live Here

DOGS LIVE HERE

If you don't want to be greeted with paws and swinging tails
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you don't like the feel of a cold nose or a wet tongue,
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you don't want to step over many scattered toys,
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you think that a home ought to smell of perfume,
don't come inside because dogs live here.
If you don't mind all of this,
you will be instantly loved when you come inside,
because dogs live here.

Author: David Lester