Mason Jar Meals

Super cute for game day right?!

Loaded potatoes......

 

Recipe here

 

 

Tacos in a cup....

 

 

Recipe and instructions here

 

 

Chili and Cornbread in a Jar....

 

 

Recipe and instructions here

 

 

 Layered Salads....

 

Recipe and instructions here

 

Game Day Goodies

Hosting a game day party is a big job but soooo much fun.  Better Homes and Gardens has some really cute ideas to amp-up your game.

Flagged Mexican Layer Dip in individual cups.  Ah, too cute and no 'double-dippers' worry.

Recipe and instructions here

DIY Industrial Shelves

Possibly the cutest shelves ever, cant wait to get to Home Depot to start mine. 

Find instructions here

Pantry Organizational Ideas...

Brilliant ideas! 

 

Click here for details....

DIY Magazine Rack

LOVE  LOVE  LOVE this!  I cant wait to build mine! 

 

 

Instructions here

DIY Floating Shelves

Ok, I just found an amazing new blogger babe.  She built the most beautiful floating shelves I have ever seen. I cant wait to get started on mine!!!!

I'll paste a link to the shelves instructions, while you are there look around a bit, she does really beautiful things!

Check out Simply Organized here

Entry Organizer Bench

Lowes has this Bench Entry Organizer as a weekend project idea.  I love it.  Lowes offers full instructions on how to build this from scratch however, I think I can use this as inspiration for a nightstand repurposing project. Super cute. 

 

 

Find full instructons from Lowes here

Homemade Hard Water Remover

Homemade Hard Water Stain Remover

 

Yup, we have hard water issues, big ones.  I've used CLR in the past which works great however just the smell makes me uncomfortable.  I imagine the amounts of crazy chemicals that I'm using and inhaling.  Yikes.  Last year I came across this hard water remover recipe and I love it.  Heres the thing.... If you have a significant amount of stains, you know the big think nasty kind, well you will probably need to clean those first with a CLR type product.  This recipe is more for maintenance and small stains.

 

Using a 1:1 ratio

Using an empty spray bottle, combine liquid dawn and vinegar.

Place spray bottle (WITHOUT nozzle) in the microwave for a few seconds to warm.

Spray down the tub, shower, sink, etc.  Let sit for 5-10 min and then wipe away.

Yup, its that easy.

Homemade Leather Polish



Have you priced leather conditioner lately?  Holey Moley.  Insanely expensive.  I thought hmmmm, wonder if I could make my own?  I decided to Google it.  Wow, tons of different recipes online.  I read through countless posts in an effort to determine the common denominators, if you will.  I tried out a few different concoctions and finally came up with a fave.  Its brilliant.  Love it!

1/4 C. Olive Oil (I used extra virgin because that's what was in my pantry)
1/2 C. Vinegar
Essential oil of your choice (optional)

Simply pour all ingredients into a spray bottle and give a good shake.  Apply to leather and rub in using an old rag.  That's it.  So simple and the results are beautiful.

Initially I was concerned about the smell of vinegar and I wasn't sold on the idea that an essential oil could 'mask' it but I went ahead and gave it a go.  So stinkin' (pun intended) easy, and my leather sofas have never looked, or smelled, so good!  The whole living room smelled of clove which is probably my favorite scent ever.  Happy Camper Am I!

Herb Garden from Seed

Once again, BHG has great ideas for herb gardens.  I absolutely love starting my herbs from seeds, it feels like spring starts a little early! 

 

Click here for tons of herb garden ideas

Storage Strategies for your House Of Order

I started a mission almost 2 years ago to create my very own literal House of Order.  There are sooo many organization ideas out there so I try to post my favorites.

The number one thing about organizing is BABY STEPS, a little at a time.  It can become overwhelming but if you focus on something small, it will all add up. Before you know it, BAM, you are an organizational queen!  Winning!

Click here for more brilliant ideas

Mason Jar Taco Salad

These are so stinkin' cute!  Super cute for parties, cant wait to try it....



 

 

Find the 'how to' here

Greek Salad skewers

Yes!  These are football party foods!  I know, its not traditional but honestly the only requirement for football food is that its yummy.  This qualifies. Big time.

Click here for recipe

Asiago ~ Artichoke Dip BHG

Another yummy homerun from Better Homes and Gardens!  Woot-woot!  Its Super Bowl season and time to make all sorts of snacks for the guys (gals too of course). 

This isn't a new recipe but its solid, always pleasing, easy dish.

 

Go here to find the recipe....

Jalapeno Cream Cheese Poppers from High Heels & Grills

 

I LOVE the ladies at High Heels and Grills!  They 'get' me.  These little heavenly pieces of yumminess are quick, easy and crowd pleasing.  My son and his friends devour them, I have to hide a couple for myself.

 



 

Check out the recipe here.....

Yummy Banana Bread

I've tried many, many, many banana bread recipes and I think I've finally found one that meets the families expectations!  Yay!

Chef-In-Training is one of my favorite recipe go-to sites ever.  Check out her amazing banana bread recipe here Best Banana Bread

Pallet Repurposing

I'm LOVING all the fun ideas people come up with for pallet repurposing.  Here are a couple pics of my latest faves.....

Coconut Oil and Sugar Body Polish

Seriously, this stuff is Heaven....  Its tropical oooh's and ahhhh's in a jar.

I've been making sugar scrub for years but this is so simple yet so yummy its definately my favorite.  Its simple and fast to make but leaves you feeling like you've spent hours at a day spa.  Perfect for those harsh winter months when our skin is begging for moisture and a little TLC.

2, yes TWO, ingredients...

Sugar
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

There really isn't an exact recipe for this yumminess but I use approximately a 1:1.5 ratio.  As you start mixing it all together, rub a little in your hands and you decide what works best for you. 

*A few drops of vanilla bean oil, citrus oil, or citrus zest blends beautifully with the coconut oil.

Ham and Swiss Sliders with Poppy Seed Sauce

Oh~lala!  I saw these and knew instantly I would have to try them.  What an ideal little slider for game day!

Click here for the amazing recipe

Easy Kitchen Storage Ideas

BHG has some really good ideas, I'm definitely going to use some of these!

 

Click here to see all the aswesome ideas