Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Day 29... Again!

I made delicious cookies today to take to the girls I visit teach. This is what they looked like before I baked them. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMY!
Yummy Eggless Pumpkin cookies! These are great because they are edible before you bake them! So heres the recipe...
You take a box of white cake mix, 1 15oz can of pumpkin (not the filling but actual pumpkin), 1tsp of cinnamon, 1 tsp of nutmeg, 1Tbsp of sugar. Mix together in a bowl till completly mixed. Spoon onto a cookie sheet(I sprayed mine with cooking spray just to be sure they wouldnt stick to the pan.) Bake at 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes.
Simple as that! I used a cream cheese frosting to frost them with and dusted them with some nutmeg. YAY! Enjoy!

Day 29

So Im going to go all hair stylist on you. I found theses on another blog but felt they were important to share. The one with the baking soda should only be done once a week to clarify the hair...
Homemade Hair Treatments For Damaged Hair 1. Avocado Deep Conditioner Hair Mask- Using 1 small jar of mayonnaise and 1/2 avocado. Mix all ingredients, smooth into head being careful to work it to the ends, Use shower cap or plastic wrap to seal body heat in and leave on for 20 minutes.
2. Mayonnaise Your Hair - Apply 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to your dry hair, work in really well, cover your head with a plastic wrap, and let it set for about 15 minutes.
3. Olive Oil Hair Mask - Combine 2 tablespoon honey and 3 tablespoon olive oil together. Apply thoroughly and then cover with plastic wrap and set for 15 minutes. These beauty tips and treatments are great on any type of hair and safe enough for those with sensitive scalps as well. Homemade Shampoo
4. Baking Soda Hair Cleansing Mud – Mix 1 heaping Tbsp. of Baking Soda and 3-5 drops of essential oils of your choice (lavender, patchouli, rosemary, sweet orange are some of mine:not necessarily all together) with enough water to make a paste. Mix this in the shower. It took a little getting use too, with there being no suds.
5. Natural Chemical Free Shampoo – Use these three ingredients and use as a natural DIY shampoo, ¼ cup distilled water ( deionized water is ok ), ¼ cup liquid castile soap ( I use unscented ), and ½ teaspoon jojoba, grapeseed or other light vegetable oil.
6. Chamomile Fields Shampoo - Let the tea bags steep in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and with the remaining liquid add the soap flakes. Let stand until the soap softens. Stir in glycerin until mixture is well blended. Pour into a bottle. Keep in a dark, cool place.
More Home Remedies For Hair Here are several more tips on homemade treatments for damaged hair over on the Hair Care Tips blog. Drinking a lot of water, to keep the body hydrated and lustrous. Regular use of olive oil, to help control damaged frizzy and dry locks. This remedy can either be used directly on the head, or quantities of it can be increased in a diet. After washing, apply a small amount of silicone serum should be applied to the head, which repairs the damage. Jojoba oil should be applied mainly to the ends to make it softer. This home remedy can work wonders with frizzy and dry locks. Damaged hair should be deep conditioned thoroughly at least once a week.
I like all of these because Ive budgeted out all my spending money on hair stuff. When youre moving you have to pinch pennies somewhere and my hair budget got hit. Heres another little diddy...
By using this simple banana hair mask recipe it will increase the amount of moisture in the hair and help to soften curly hair leaving it full of life and bounce. This is also a very effective treatment to help manage the effects of dandruff as well as relieving an itchy scalp.
2-3 ripe bananas (mashed)
2-3 tablespoons honey
Mix ingredients together and apply to damp hair
Massage each strand, roots, and scalp to ensure complete coverage Cover hair with a shower cap or cling wrap and leave in for approximately 30 minutes Rinse thoroughly then shampoo and condition as normal
I hope this helped yall! XOXO

Monday, October 22, 2012

Day 28

So here it goes... I hated today. I have hated the last week. I hate constantly feeling sick all the time. I feel helpless all the time. I feel bad for Payne because he is working so hard for us to move and its killing me to not be able to stand for very long. Im trying to do all that I can but its next to impossible. I wake up every day hoping to feel just a tiny bit better but its never true. Im up long enough to cook a meal for us but by the time its done Im ready to pass out again. Have I ever mentioned how amazing my husband is? He takes the most amazing care of me. And he puts up with all my issues. He deserves a medal! Husband of the year material right here ladies and gents. I made these cool burgers tonight but I think I should have more to add to them. I am so not in the mood to talk about it. So i guess I will see you loves later...

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Day 27

So Im back to laying on the couch and feeling like death again. WHY ME?! I guess its good for you all because I can consistently keep up with my blog. So here is what I am obsessed with today...
http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2009/12/silver-leaf-dressers.html
Once we get settled in our cute little apartment in Provo I plan on going on a massive craft binge. Im hoping my cute sister in laws want to do some crafting over Thanksgiving weekend. Or atlease help me organize my chaos. I am after all making dinner. LOL! Anyways... This lady has lots of fun ideas and understands the need to craft on a budget. Here she is...
http://www.centsationalgirl.com/
Look what else I just found.
http://twoontwooff.blogspot.com/2012/05/duvet-tutorial-or-make-your-own-damn.html
I think I will have to do this as well. But instead of using buttons, because I HATE BUTTONS, I would use Velcro. Thats it for today yall. XOXO

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Day 26

I love Fat Jack. We spend way too much time together. Being sick lately has made us bond alot. Weve discovered that Jack looooooooves Animal Planet... This is him watching it today...
Weve had him for over a year now so he fits right in. Just like Payne he gets mad at me everytime I try to take his picture.
I love it because he has such an attitude. We got Jack to keep me sane when I am home by myself. Im weird about being alone and I have Jack to talk to. And trust me, He talks back. I always try to get videos of him talking and as soon as he hears me turn on the app on my phone he freezes up. He must be camera shy. Also Jack has gotten to the point where hes putting up with me annoying him. The other day I got him tied up in my scarf. Im sure I posted this pic before but it makes me giggle all the time.
Payne refers to him as the Hipster Kitty. Oh something I just learned from Animal Planet... Cats pick up on human traits. Such as talking and our own mannerisms. See Payne I told you Jack was just like you in the fact that all he ever wants to do is sleep. And he wants to snuggle up with me... Which I dont really mind. Do you like cats? I think they can knead their way into anyones heart. MEOW!

Friday, October 19, 2012

Day 25

So here I am again. Laying on the couch watching Friends and hanging out with Fat Jack. I was given a chance by a very good friend, whom I have mentioned, to work on a blog with her. I think I will! We would have so much fun! But moving on from there. I was going to share the Roundy family Fried chicken recipe. So here it goes...
2 cups Bisquick, 1 packet of powdered Ranch dressing, 1 Tablespoon of pepper, 1 Tablespoon of garlic salt, 1 cup milk, and 8 chicken strips.
You mix all the dry/ powder ingredients together on a plate. Pour the milk into a bowl. In a frying pan heat up your oil. Then dunk your raw chicken strip into the ilk and let it sit for about a minute. Then add it to the powder. Make sure you coat the entire thing. then place in the hot oil so that it cooks. When the strips are completely cooked lay them on a plate with a paper towel on it to drain off excess oil and to rest.
I served this magical deliciousness with green beans, corn, and wild rice. I also like to serve it with a baked potato. I also love this fried chicken served cold.
Anyways... Ive been getting ready for this move. Its crazy to think in two weeks I will be back in Utah. But I look forward to being back with friends. And I also get to see some of Paynes family. AND I GET TO CRAFT AGAIN! I lost all my desire to craft and be creative living here in Albuquerque. I sort of blame it on working at Fantastic Sams. I did so much for the store and for the owners and I got nothing in return. I didn't even make that much which makes everything that much suckier. I watched them walk all over staff and fire people for no good reasons. And Im kind of ashamed to say I was somewhat involved in that. Then I removed myself from the situation and BAM! I had the rude awakening. They were trying to get rid of me because I was too good. WHAT KIND OF BUSINESS IS THAT?!?!?!? Right?! So Im glad I have moved on and left that in the dust. I hope that his business falls under and he looses all his investments in it. And I hope state board fines him for all the stuff he sweeps under the rug. But Im done with that. Sorry about this little rant. Im done! Hahahaha So is there anything that anyone wants me to talk about? A recipe or a craft or a hair problem?

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Day 23

So Im laying on the couch watching My Fair Wedding on Netflix writting this new entry. Im also laying here with a fever, ear infection, and a sore throat. Woe woe woe is me... NOT! Im just frustrated that I cant be working on packing some stuff. But I know that if I do anything and Payne sees it he will kill me. Im too young to die. Hahahaha Emily do you remember when we used to yell "Im too young to die" when we would find out someone was engaged?! Because I do. And look... Were both married or aka DEAD! I think it was really our singlehood dying and becoming a new married woman. So that makes sense.
Im running again. Have I ever mentioned how much I love weddings? Because after watching all these dang wedding shows I really think I would make an excellent wedding planner
I also want to own my own restaurant. I want a cute diner that serves my secret recipies and hosts car shows in the summer. Payne thinks this would be the best for me because Im an excellent cook in his book.
I also want to own a consulting business. Ya know... Meet people and help them prepare for a date or a meeting or an interview. Help them shop and figure out what works for them. I think starting it in Utah would be a really good idea too. I found an office space that would be great to have to meet with clients. I wonder if it would even work. Would you come to me for a consultation?