Apple Picking 2013

Mama's New Toy!

I got this special surprise yesterday from my hubby for my early 30th birthday gift!

So Mama has been having fun the last 2 days exploring apps and taking pics! Im hoping it will really help with my productivity!

Kinda looking forward to doing the dishes while watching a show!

Fall Colours...

Fall is quickly approaching, infact the cooler weather already seems to have started here... I've been thinking a lot lately about clothes for the fall/winter and have been window shopping with Lemon lately as well...

While out shopping in seeing what colours Im into for the fall. I made a Colour Lovers Chart to track the colours

Right now Im thinking of starting off with a new Fall/Winter purse. Im thinking either the red or blue colour...purple is my go-to colour so I may end up with it ;) Stay tuned while I shop ;)

Bedroom project!

I have loved the look of the old fashion frames for a while now so Ive been on the hunt for MONTHS!

Recently while at Salvation Army I found this beauty for $5 and I knew it would be perfect in Lemon's Big Girl Room!

I started out by picking up some Krylon Spray Paint at Walmart for $4. I knew I wanted to paint it purple to match her room! I spray painted it with the old picture still inside, then removed it when finished. It took about 3 coats to get fully covered and perfect, but only about an hour project total with wait times between coats!

(Image borrowed from the Internet as I forgot to get one of the can ;))

I absolutely love the finished product! I decided to hang it over her name  on the wall as a statement piece and it fits in perfectly! 

What do you think? Have you tried anything similar in your house? Share a link in the comments for me to check out!

Inspiration!

I recently saw this photo all over facebook and I just thought it's awesome!

Sometimes you just need to hear what a good mom you are, or what a good job you're doing. I really needed this lately! So I said to myself "Im making one of these!" and I did!!

First step I layed out the words I wanted on my Cricut, then I cut them out on Vinyl!

 I purchased a canvas at the dollar store for $2 and once I had all the lettering done I layed it out on my canvas and rubbed the letters down well...

Since purple is my favorite colour I went with purple paint and painted the entire canvas (2 coats)

When it was dry I pealed off the vinyl to reveal the final project!

I decided to hang it on the wall beside my bed. Something to look at when I need to take a mom-moment to myself, and also to see before and after bed as a reminder, if nothing else, I am a good mom!

(Ignore the wall colours, we sooo need to paint ;))

Lasagna Rolls!

Early in my Pinterest Days I saw a lot of people pinning Lasagna Rolls and they quickly became a favorite in our home! Theyre so much easier and less mess than normal Lasagna! I also like them cause its easy to customize them to each persons likes (ex. Mine are meatless, DH's are full of meat, Bear's are made with Dairy Free Cheese). You can put anything and everything you want in them!

Simply cook the lasagna then lay them out. then layer with sauce, cheese and anything else you want inside (Ive seen everything from meats, to spinach, I love ricotta cheese!) and roll them up! Place them in caserole dish, put another layer of sauce and cheese. When everyone has theirs done bake for 20 minutes until cheese is nicely melted!

It also helps with portion control! I just love them! Everyone gets what they want without having to make several lasagnas!

Here is Bears! Made with Daiya "Cheese"

Whole Wheat Waffles!

Trying out new recipes around here! Recently I tried this one for Whole Wheat Waffles found on 100 Days of Real Food, and it was a big hit in our home! The kids love it and its even great to make a double recipe and freeze some for a later meal!  I am also able to make it dairy free which is a big selling point for us! So check it out here:

 Whole-Wheat Waffles

SERVES: 4 – 5

INGREDIENTS
2 large eggs
1 ¾ cups milk (we use almond milk)
¼ cup oil (I have tried canola oil and coconut oil)
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour (Ive also used Spelt flour)
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings:
100% pure maple syrup
Fresh fruit for serving
Apple Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your waffle iron.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, honey, cinnamon, and baking soda until well combined.
Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk together just until the large lumps disappear.
When the waffle iron is hot, dab it with a little butter and then ladle some batter onto the center of the iron. Follow the instructions that came with your waffle maker to know how long it should be cooked (mine takes about 3 – 4 minutes each).
Keep waffles warm until you finish cooking all of them. Top with pure maple syrup and/or fruit and Enjoy!