Tuesday, August 11, 2020

1st Day of School 2020!

School has finally started again and it's a whole new game! We are at a new school since we moved, and our school district has decided on distance learning for the 1st quarter. This change was made last minute. We, including the kids, would rather have them in school. But we are dealing the cards we have been dealt, and making the best of it. 
Kellan is in 5th grade. We were able to meet his teacher through the drive through supplies pick up. Mr. Baker seemed really nice and Kellan hopes to be in the classroom soon! 
Arley is in 2nd grade. Arley said he teacher is awesome! She loved meeting her teacher during the drive through of supplies. Arley is eager to make new friends at her new school. 
Mason is having some one on one time with Mom Mom doing preschool activities. Between Mason not wanting to potty training and the unknown of school, we decided to keep him out for this year. Mom Mom has been doing preschool activities so he won't be too far behind. I'm really bummed that he isn't at our normal preschool, but we home that things will be back to somewhat normal for next year. 

The last quarter of school was really rough on the kids. The unknown of everything and the newness of online school made it tough for the kids. Plus they were constantly home without interaction with their friends. But we watched ALOT of movies and made the best of it! 

Eventually the kids will go back to school and life will go back to normal, and this will just be a memory. We are so lucky that we have the support from my Mom (Mom Mom) who helps out in so many ways! The kids and I are so grateful for her! 

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Monday, August 10, 2020

Step by Step - Measure Stir Bake

 What's baking in your oven today? Here's the perfect accent in your kitchen, complete with icing on the cake!

Since staring Keto again, I am constantly in the kitchen trying out new recipes and making some old ones that I know that I love! I love finding new recipes to try. When cooking for my family, I have to remember to add in carbs since the are not on the Keto diet. 

What is your families favorite meal? My family loves Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and salad with a side of garlic bread. 

Cook with your kids, get that kitchen messy. That's what your kids will remember. All those yummy cookies that you made together. There will always be something to clean. Take the time to create the memories with them while they are young. 

Want to make this? I'll show you how! 


Supplies
-A Small Cutting board - Try Hobby Lobby or Marshalls
-Fuzzing Cloth (12" x 18")


**Best part about these supplies is that one you buy them, you can use them over and over with other projects! 

Step 1
Get everything you need into your work area. Open up and stir your pastes so they are ready to go. 
Step 2
Fuzz your transfer. Make sure you fuzz it well, especially if it's a new transfer. 

Step 3
Lay your transfer down in the position you would like it on the surface of choice.


Step 4
Use the Black Velvet Paste and cover all the words. 

Step 5
Remove the transfer and either place in water bath or clean immediately. Once clean let dry. Once dry, please backer back on the sticky side of the transfer. 

Viola! You are have new piece to put in your kitchen.  When you glance at your new DIY creation, make those cookies that make the kids so happy! Even though they love the cookies today, they will love the memories later. 

Check out this video to watch it being created! 


How easy does this project look? And with all the paste colors, your possibilities are endless. You can customize to your homes colors. 

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Sunday, August 9, 2020

Keto Taco Cheesy Chips

 

I have a few go to Keto snacks and this is one of them. And its so easy to make, I don't need to plan out to make them! Most of the time if I have the oven on, I will make a batch of these since they are soooo easy! And who doesn't love easy! 

Ingredients & Items Needed:
Cheese slices - I used Sharp Cheddar
Taco Seasoning - I got my from the Dollar Tree
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Paper Towels 

Yes... Thats it! I told you it was easy! 

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400. Line the baking sheet with the parchment paper. Let it hang over the edges a little. You will thank me later when clean up is a breeze! 

Step 2
Cut up a slices of cheese into and place on parchment paper close together but not touching. Sprinkle a little bit of taco seasoning over the cheese squares. You only need a tad- too much will over power your chip. 

Step 3
Put in the oven for 5 minutes. You will want them to turn a little brown on the edges. They will look bubbly- this is what you want. 

Step 4
When done and a little cooled, transfer to a place with paper towels. This will help absorb some of the grease and help them dry up so they will be more like a chip. 

Step 5
Once dried out, place in a plastic baggy and enjoy! 

I told you they were so easy to make! Is this something you would make while on Keto? 
Let me know! 

Find recipes like this and more on my Pinterest board: Keto

Please let me know if you make and how everyone likes it!

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Until next time!
Sara ;)

FYI- I don't know the nutrition facts. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Step by Step - This Is My Happy Place

Where is your happy place? Are you there right now? This quick and easy design makes anyplace more cheerful.

My happy place is with my family and by the beach. My happy pace is my favorite Sushi restaurant, Matsuyama on a dinner date with my Husband. My happy place is a great movie and homemade popcorn with my family piled on the couch. My happy place is getting a great Rae Dunn find! My happy place is a solo target run with a iced PSL in my hand! 

Where is your happy place? 

Where ever your happy place is, be there!  

 Want to make this? I'll show you how! 


Supplies
-Fuzzing Cloth (12" x 18")


**Best part about these supplies is that one you buy them, you can use them over and over with other projects! 

Step 1
Get everything you need into your work area. Open up and stir your pastes so they are ready to go. 
Step 2
Fuzz your transfer. Make sure you fuzz it well, especially if it's a new transfer. 

Step 3
Lay your transfer down in the position you would like it on the surface of choice.
Step 4
Start with the Bright White Paste and cover all the words except HAPPY. 
Step 5
Paste the word HAPPY in Shimmer Gold Paste.

Step 6
Remove the transfer and either place in water bath or clean immediately. Once clean let dry. Once dry, please backer back on the sticky side of the transfer. 
Viola! You are have new piece to hang in your house and make sure that every one knows that this is your happy place! 

Check out this video to watch it being created! 

How easy does this project look? And with all the paste colors, your possibilities are endless. You can customize to your homes colors. 

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Friday, August 7, 2020

Step by Step Guide - Hello Autumn

When you feel the summer's last, loveliest smile blowing through your hair, you know it's time that time of year. Remind yourself of all the things you love about the season with a great big "hello" to autumn.

If you don't know, I LOVE Fall!! It's my favorite Season of the year! And it's one of my favorite times to decorate too! This is a great transfer that can be used in many different ways. 

 Want to make this? I'll show you how! 


Supplies
-Any 18" round surface - This surface is an old Chalk  Couture Surface - You could use Couture Boutique™ Gold Frame (18", Round) 
-Fuzzing Cloth (12" x 18")

**Best part about these supplies is that one you buy them, you can use them over and over with other projects! 
Step 1
Get everything you need into your work area. Open up and stir your pastes so they are ready to go. 

Step 2
Fuzz your transfer. This is a large transfer so it is easier to lay the transfer upside down and take the fuzzing cloth and lay it on top of the transfer. Hold it down while  switching sides during fuzzing. 

Step 3
Lay your transfer down in the position you would like it on the surface of choice.

Step 4
Start with the Bright White Paste and cover all the words. Even all the words that are in the border. 

Step 5
Paste the wheat piece in Shimmer Copper Paste.

Step 6
Remove the transfer and either place in water bath or clean immediately. Once clean let dry. Once dry, please backer back on the sticky side of the transfer. 
Viola! You are have new piece to hand in your house and make to have everyone feel welcome while visiting your home! 

Check out this video to watch it being created! 


How easy does this project look? And with all the paste colors, your possibilities are endless. You can customize to your homes colors. 

What Is Chalk Couture?: https://youtu.be/nyosBF7gSxo
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Keto Pizza Bites- easy to make in just minutes!

Since starting Keto again, I have tried to venture out into trying different things. Different meals, snacks and drinks... It's not always easy to find good Keto recipes. Pinterest is full of them, but you have try to them out to see if its a good fit for you. I once made these "yummy easy 2 ingredient pancakes" and they were gross! And then worst part of that is using ingredients that are expensive. I hate to waste them! 

But I am going to share one of my go to snacks that I make almost every week! Pizza Bites! These are so easy and I can just bag them up and take them to work!

Ingredients and Items needed:
Mexican shredded cheese mix
Pepperoni 
Parchment Paper 
Baking Sheet
Paper towels

Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Grab your baking sheet and an piece of parchment paper big enough to cover the who baking sheet. Make sure it over laps a little of the sides. This will help making clean up easy! 

Step 2
Grab your Mexican shredded cheese mix and make flat 11/2 - 2 inch round portions. Make as many of those as you can without them touching. 
Step 3
Place a pepperoni on top of each cheese portion. 

Step 4
Put pan into the oven for about 5 minutes. You want them to just start to brown on the edges. 

Step 5
Once cooled just a bit, remove them from the parchment paper and lay them out on to a plate with paper towels. They will seem flexible right now. I like my more chrispy so I leave them out but covered for a few hours, sometimes overnight. Once some of the grease from the cheese has soaked up, they will be more like a chip! 

Then I place into bags and have snacks available for work! 


Find recipes like this and more on my Pinterest board: Keto

Please let me know if you make and how everyone likes it!

Watch out for more Keto recipes from me! 

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Until next time!
Sara ;)

FYI- I don't know the nutrition facts. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.

Thursday, August 6, 2020

DIY Cook Book Stand- My new fall favorite home decor!

When I saw the Pumpkin Patch transfer, I fell in love! I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I wanted to put in on everything - pillows, shirts, wall art- and everything else! So when I found this Vintage looking tablet stand - I knew it was going to be perfect! Best part is that when I saw it, i didn't know it was a tablet stand, I just thought was a cook book stand. I can use it for both! 

Well I want too show you how to make it! It was so easy and only took 10 minutes to make - including clean up! 

Supplies Needed:
Galvanized Metal Tablet Stand- From Hobby Lobby 
Step 1
Gather all your supplies. You are going to want to have them all in arms length. Stir your paste - you don't want to have to stop after your 1st color to stir the next. 

Step 2
Fuzz fuzz FUZZ your transfer! You want to make sure its not too sticky and have a hard time removing it from the stand. 

Step 3
Apply your transfer on the stand how you would like it. I made sure to have it go more to the top since I didn't want to not be able to see the bottom part of the transfer. I didn't want to lose out on the cute arrow! 
Step 4
Using the Shimmer Shadow Paste, Paste the top words and bottom arrow 1st. Put any extra pasta back into the jar.  Use the Paste and Pull Method. Lift up just long enough to dry and carefully lay them back down. 

Step 5
Using the Orange Peel Paste, Paste the entire pumpkin area. Put any extra pasta back into the jar. 

Step 6
Lift the entire transfer and place into water bath for a short time or clean immediately. I like to clean all my transfers with a Board Eraser. It works like a charm and make the clean up process to easy! Once clean, lay flat with sticky side up. Once dry, Place backer paper onto the transfer.


You are all done and ready to show off your new Kitchen Stand! Use it for a Cook Book or a Tablet, either way, it will make your kitchen feel like Fall! 

Is this something you would put in your kitchen? Let me know! 

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