Its the Little Things

Happy Weekend!

This week has been a little caaaraazy!  Sky started classes again on Tuesday, Biology (with lab), Psychology  and an English 2 class.  I think he is amazing and maybe a little nuts!  Working all day and then having classes at night, not getting home until around 9 has to take his toll but he takes it all in stride!  He works so hard for us and I am truly a lucky girl!

Yummy sausage and apples!  I haven't made this in awhile but I think that made it better!  This recipe may look a little strange but is a family favorite passed down from my mamaw. I am going to post the recipe, it is short and doesn't take too long to make. I highly recommend it!!  Oh, you also have to have mac & cheese as a side (the blue box kind is preferred)

Sausage and Apples

1 keilbasa sausage, sliced in bite sized pieces
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup of water (I use less)
1/2 cup brown sugar
Cinnamon
Butter

Brown sausage in butter.  Add water and sugar, stir until sugar dissolves and makes syrup.  Add apples, sprinkle with cinnamon to taste.  Simmer together until apples are tender, but not mushy.  I put a lid on my skillet for a few minutes--it helps the apples cook quicker.  Just don't leave it on too long, or they will turn to apple sauce!!!

If you make this, let me know how it turned out! And if you liked it ; )

This boy.  He gave us quite the scare in the middle of the night. Woke us up choking on god knows what. Super lethargic after.  He perked up pretty quickly but man I think my heart could have jumped from my chest.  It hasn't happened since but we have been keeping a close eye on him.

I know I am waay behind on this, but Netflix has all the seasons so how could I resist!  I just started from the beginning and am so sucked in! Confession: I am a big cheater with shows that are already released, I like to look ahead and see what is going to happen!  It drives Sky crazy but I cant handle the suspense!

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{DIY} Kitchen String Art

Another DIY to check off the huge (and ever growing)  list!  This project was so much fun!  It was incredibly easy and took only about 45 minutes. I got the original idea from the amazing blog A Beautiful Mess, with some other fun inspiration found here and here.

 Supplies

• Slice of wood (I got mine at Joann Fabrics)
• Template
• Black pain
• Scissors
• Paint brush
• Small nails
• String

Cut out your template and trace onto your slice of wood.

Paint around your outline.  It may look a little wonky but it adds character! 

Start adding your nails.  Evenly space them all the way around.

 

The fun part!  Add your string,  I just tied a knot around one of the nails and went to town wrapping! 

I wanted to hang mine with twine so I just hot glued a piece on the back and hung it on the side of a cabinet!

Easy peasy!  Follow along on Pinterest to see all of my DIY projects!

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& here : )

{DIY} Glitter Cap Toe Flats

I have an enormous list of DIY projects on Pinterest that I have been dying to do and the top of the list we these glitter flats! I got most my inspiration and instruction from here.

Supplies:

Tape off the toes of both shoes. Make sure that you press out all the air bubbles in the tape. Also squish the tape in the groove between the shoes and the sole so you have no stray glitter.

Slather on a thick but relatively even coat of Mod Podge. Only do one shoe at a time, this stuff dries fast!

Sprinkle glitter all over painted surface. Be generous!

Once you have both shoes covered in glitter let the Mod Podge dry for about 30 minutes.  Add another layer of Mod Podge on top of the glitter. It will go on white but will dry clear so no worries if your glitter looks covered up!  Let dry completely and then pull off the tape gently.

So easy and so cute!

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Beautiful Words

This made me cry and I just had to share. I cant wait for the time when I am blessed with a child. A child that I can teach about this world, all its ups and downs. The sunshine it brings into our lives but also the heartbreak and faults to avoid.

Sarah Kay - For My Daughter (Awesome Spoken Word)