Spray Paint Works Wonders!!

Let me start off by saying that if you haven't visted Creations by Kara, you really should head over there now! She's awesome! She transforms cheap, thrifty items into fabolous pieces!

Anyways, I was checking out her blog this weekend and she inspired me to become friends with...SPRAY PAINT!! Normally I let my husband deal with spray painting stuff, but I just had to try it out.

I found an old pitcher that I've had forever. I actually had it in my yardsale pile! It was this bright summer blue. YUCK!! I found some white spray paint in my husbands building and gave her a new look. Well once it was done being painted, I knew it needed something else so we headed to Hobby Lobby and got some green & red ribbon and some cranberry things (they look like cranberries to me!!). I tied the ribbon around the pitcher and put in the cranberry things and viola!!

Here's my transformed pitcher:

After my sucessful pitcher renovation, I decided to make a new frame for my laundry area (I'm getting ready to re-decorate!). I had a plain wooden 8x10 frame and I spray painted it black! The wording in the back, I printed off of my computer on regular paper. While I was at Hobby Lobby (see above paragraphs), I picked up a wooden "L". I spray painted it black. I mod podged the "L" onto my paper. And tied the black and white ribbon (I had on hand) around the top of the frame!

Check it out:

What Brittany Needs...According to Google!

I was checking out 733 Blog and I seen her post to find out what "you" need! Just go to google and type in ______(insert your name) needs and see what you can find. This is what I (Brittany) need according to google:

1. To act like a mother instead of partying--uh, that's so not right! I'm a mom of 2 and I DON'T party!


2. Africa--hmm??


3. New Parents--Not so much! I love 'em too much!


4. A Facebook wall--Already have one!


5. A Share in Phoenix, AZ--too hot for my taste


6. Her Black Book--not hardly!! I'm married!!


7. To eat a sandwich--I would barf if I did, considering I just ate dinner!


8. To come back to Conneticut--never been, may be nice!?!


9. Her self confidence back--um, excuse me! I never lost mine!!


10. Braces--I doubt that one!!

Now, go check out what you need!! It's kind of fun!!

Easy Pumpkin Pie

My husband has been begging me for some PUMPKIN PIE since the beginning of November, so I finally gave in and made it for him.

1 can (30 oz.) LIBBY'S® Easy Pumpkin Pie Mix
2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell


Mix the pumpkin, eggs, and milk in a large bowl. Pour into the unbaked pie crust. Bake @ 425 for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350 and bake for 50-60 minutes. Put on a wire rack and let it cool 2 hours before serving.


*We topped our slices with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkled it with cinnamon!

Handmade Christmas Ornaments

My son decided he wanted to give his teachers ornaments this year for Christmas. So I decided we make them instead of buying them. Here's what we have (* note: this picture does not do the ornaments justice

To make these, I used:

1. Clear glass bulbs
2. Red & Green craft paint
3. Mini foam
4. Ribbon

I just filled them with the mini foam, and decorated each globe. I let it dry and then tied ribbon to them, and viola!

Menu Planner

How many of you make a little menu to plan out your meals for the week(s)? I do.
I just normally use regular notebook paper to make the menu and grocery list, but not anymore.
After checking out Sisters Stuff, I found a link to the cutest menu book. Here's an idea of what it looks like:

To find out how to make these visit 733 Blog!

YARD SALE!!!!

WHEN: 11/21/2009

TIME: 7AM- UNTIL

WHERE: SELMA DRIVE OFF HWY 49, MT PLEASANT NC!

Around the Dinner Table--What's on Your Plate?

What did you all have for dinner tonight? I like trying new recipes out!! *wink, wink*

Tonight we had Cheesey Shepard's Pie with Broccoli & Cheese

Shepard's Pie

1 1/2 lb hamburger

1-2 cans beef gravy

1 bag frozen mixed veggies

Mashed potatoes (2pks or 1 sm pot of homemade)

Cheese

Brown hamburger, drain. Prepare mashed potatoes. Mix hamburger, veggies, & gravy and pour into baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes; spread out evenly. Top with as much cheese as you like. Bake @ 350 for about 15-20 minutes! Yumm!!!