Perfect Scrambled Eggs found on Pintrest!

I don't know if I'm just really craving scrambled eggs or what, but these are the best I've ever made!  Really, I think we all know how to scramble eggs.  It's not hard, and they usually come out fine - right?  Well, with the addition of the water and sour cream - wow - what a difference. 

 

The Recipe:

The Lady’s Perfect Scrambled Eggs

 

http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/the_ladys_perfect_scrambled_eggs/

My Directions:

 

Serves 4

Ingredients:

•  1 tablespoon water
•  4 teaspoon sour cream
•  4 eggs
•  salt and pepper to taste  

Directions:

1. Beat eggs, sour cream, water, and salt and pepper together.
 
2. In nonstick frying pan with melted butter, cook over low heat stirring occasionally until done. 

My Additions:

I added a little butter to the pan - extra non-stick and flavor!  Is it necessary?  No. 

My Suggestions:

 

Cook on low heat.

My Review:

Pros:

• Creamy
• Fluffy
• Restaurant taste

 

 Cons:

• None

Will I ever make scrambled eggs differently?

 

NO :)

2 workouts I found on Pintrest

Unfortunately, like most, I have to exercise.  Do I like it?  Sometimes, especially when the workouts really work.  What I mean by that is - when I get up the next day if I'm sore, then I think it's working.  Here are 2 workouts I found on Pintrest that I "feel" are working!!

The Activity:  

3 Month Workout

 http://indulgy.com/post/qOQFQaZJF1/a-daily-workout-from-home#/do/page/1

AND

 Top 8 Stability Ball Exercises

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/gear/equipment/best-stability-ball-exercises/?page=1

 

 



 

 

 

My Comments:

I have not been running.  I plan on running (if my knee can handle it) when the weather is better.  If I don't run I will be walking.  Last year I was walking 2 miles in 25 min., I plan on doing the same.  Do any of you remember your gym teacher saying you should be able to walk a mile in 10 minutes?  I remember, and I've tried - it seems crazy.  I can't do it.

"Ball Pass" on the stability ball exercises is my favorite.  Man, it works or let's just say it hurts to laugh, cough anything that involves my abs!
 

My Review:

Pros:

• no equipment needed
• each workout is just over 20 minutes
• I feel the burn

Cons:

• other than my motivation - NONE

 

Will I Continue?

YES!

Maggie's Cough Remedy

 

Everyone I know is sick.  Congestion, sore throat, and the most terrible nagging cough.  Unfortunately, I'm one of the many who have this ailment.  I've been coughing since Dec. 23rd, I've also been waking not only myself up at night, but my husband too.  That's when I decided - it's time to try something.  So here it is.  Did it work you ask?  Well, yes and no.  I've been sleeping through the night - awesome!  As far as daytime, it soothes, but the more I talk (or yell at the kids) the more I cough.  Try it for yourself.

 

The Recipe:

MAGGIE’S COUGH REMEDY

http://nancyvienneau.com/blog/articles/home-remedy/

 

 

 

My Directions:

 

Ingredients:

 

• ¼ teaspoon Cayenne
• ¼ teaspoon Ginger
• 1 Tablespoon Cider Vinegar (an organic one, like Bragg’s, is preferred.)
• 2 Tablespoon Water
• 1 Tablespoon Honey (use a locally produced raw honey, if possible.)

  Directions:

 

1. Add all the ingredients (cayenne and ginger in cider vinegar, water and honey).
2. Microwave for 10 -15 seconds (time may vary depending on microwave).
3. Mix.
4. Test temperature before using!

 

Take about 1 Tablespoon as needed for cough.

(I used a regular cereal spoon I didn't actually measure it)

 

 

 

http://nancyvienneau.com/blog/articles/home-remedy/

 

 

 

 

My Additions:

 

I didn't have cider vinegar so I used plain old white vinegar.

 

 

My Suggestions:

 

Heat it up slightly - it helps to mix the ingredients (especially the honey) together.

 

 

My Review:

 

Pros:  

• I had most of the ingredients. (What I didn't I substituted)
• Worked for me.
• I think it tastes better than cough syrup.

 

 

Cons:  

• None
 

 

Would I make this again?

Yes.

A Pintrest Dinner - Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast!

A new years resolution:  planned meals, more time for myself.

 

Check off two (yes that's right!) 2 things off my resolution list for today.

Have a great meal, without much effort!

The Recipe:

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/awesome-slow-cooker-pot-roast/

 

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/awesome-slow-cooker-pot-roast/

 

My Directions:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs. beef stew meat (chucked)
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup (condensed)
• ½ cup milk (whole)
• 4 tsp. minced onion (dry)
• ¾ tsp. parsley (dry)
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• ¼ tsp. celery salt
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder (just shy)
• 2 tsp. beef base

 

Directions:

1. Add meat to slow cooker. 
2. Add mushroom soup and mix, add milk – mix. 
3. Lastly, add the dry ingredients and mix. 
4. Set on high for 3-4 hours.

 P.S. The dry ingredients are dry onion soup mix – I like to use a recipe I pinned (less salt).

You could add up to 2 1/2 lbs. of total meat.  This make a lot of gravy (we like extra!!).

 

My Additions:

I like to make my own onion soup mix. Also, if you read the original recipe, you'll notice I cut down on the meat and half the sauce. This makes the right amount for our family of 4 - with leftovers for my husband to take to work.

My Suggestions:

Let it cook long enough to make sure the meat is very tender.  I like to serve with sauteed green beans and mashed potatoes or Rhodes rolls.  You gotta sop up the gravy!!

Also, use a slow cooker liner - they really work and the clean up is a breeze.

My Review:

Pros:

• Easy
• No scrubbing
• The family loves it!

Cons:

• None :)
   

Would I make this again?

Sure Would!

A Pintrest Cleaning Suggestion that Works!

It's a new year.

Time for a fresh start!

Let's do some "hands-off" cleaning. 

The Chore: 

Vinegar as a Mineral Deposit Sink Cleanser  

From: http://www.joyfulhomemaking.com/2012/07/vinegar-as-mineral-deposit-sink-cleanser.html

 

 

 

 

 My Directions:

Materials:

• white vinegar
• paper towels
 

Directions:

 

Saturate paper towels with white vinegar.  Apply anywhere on stainless steel you need extra deep cleaning. 

 

 

http://www.joyfulhomemaking.com/2012/07/vinegar-as-mineral-deposit-sink-cleanser.html

 

My Additions:

Nothing to change - works wonders!!

My Suggestions:

Do this before you go to bed, and leave the paper towels on over night!  I've only used on a sinks and faucets.

 

My Review:

Pros:

• Easy
• No scrubbing
• Really works

Cons:

• Time
 

Would do this again?

 

Definitely!

My sinks came out as good as the pictures!

A Pintrest Pin - Borax Snowflakes

Christmas is over, but the kids are still home for a few more days.  What do we do now?  I found a project on Pintrest for Borax Snowflakes.  The perfect way to decorate the house for winter!

 

The Activity: 

 

Snow and Ice Activities for Kids Part II

from: http://deliacreates.blogspot.com/

http://deliacreates.blogspot.com/2011/01/snow-and-ice-activities-for-kids-part_11.html

 

My Directions:

 

Materials:

• boiling water
• 1/3 cup borax
• pint mason jar
• pencil
• pipe cleaners
• string/yarn

Directions:

Microwave 1 pint of water until boiling.  While water is warming form pipe cleaners into desired shape.  I cut mine and twisted them into an asterisk ( * ) shape.  Tie a piece of yarn around snowflake and wrap other end around a pencil.  Suspend the snowflake in the mason jar.  When your water is boiling add 1/3 cup borax and mix until dissolved.  Pour mixture into mason jar and let it sit overnight.  I left mine on the counter.

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5sy9dHl1HkALo44k2VkLy4yyS7wZOUOkAnNsrun23sv4K061sw1krOHEBhk47DYCyO_ULQ9QQ5awfXpvbsDy1VwbCHTtbSRRBQdHTSR3Jg0H3JTWKXFz3fwq-db-Hf3eYpZoZVv6x6Q/s1600/January.5+%25283%2529.JPG

  

My Additions:

I followed the directions to the tee!

My Suggestions:

 

The directions tell you to let it sit overnight, but I would suggest leaving the snowflake a full 24 hours.  After 12 hours I had a lot of crystallization, but more kept forming the longer I left it.  After 24 hours mine looked like the pictures.

My Review:

Pros: 

• Easy
• Very Cute
• Kids can help 
• Nice winter decoration
   

Cons:

• Look like candy
• NOT EDIBLE!! 

Would I make these again?

 Definitely!

Reindeer Noses: Another Pintrest Review

Considering the holiday is right around the corner, I thought a review on a festive treat would be nice.

The Recipe:from http://houseonhilltop.wordpress.com/

Reindeer Noses

 

http://houseonhilltop.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/our-favorite-christmas-treat/

My Directions:

• Round Pretzels
• Hershey's Kisses (unwrapped)
• M & M's (preferably red and green)

1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees. 
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place kisses on sheet.
4. Bake until soft.

Kisses hold their shape.  You will need to feel if they are soft.

5. Remove from oven and slide a pretzel ring over the top of the kiss.
6. Add a M & M to the tip of the kiss and press down.
7. Let reindeer noses cool completely before removing. (I put in mine in the fridge)

My Additions:

 

I made no additions to the original recipe.  Although, I didn't follow the directions from the recipe.  It worked better for me to put the pretzel over the kiss, otherwise the kiss fell out.

My Serving Suggestions:

On a beautiful Christmas Platter! 

My Review:

Pros:

• very simple
• kids love to help
• tasty

Cons:

• the chocolate kiss cracked a bit

Would I make these again?

 Yes!