Pin it & Do it.

for the first time ever I can report that I DID something I pinned!

several somethings actually, all food related :)

Swedish Pastry
the girls & I did this one in a 2 day spread.  crust, center & bake day one, frost on day 2.


Chocolate cupcakes with peppermint frosting

These I did on my own as the girls were all 'baked out' by Friday @4pm :)  they were way easier than the recipe looks, it just might be my go to chocolate cupcake recipe when I have the extra time & energy. 

 Chocolate dipped Chocolate chip cookie dough bites

 The kids & I did these in a 2 day spread as well: mixed & formed into balls one day, chilled overnight & dipped the next day.

YUMMMMMMMMMM on all counts!
did you try anything new from pinterest this holiday season?

WOW tons of great ideas!!!!

I have been working on this post for a couple of weeks to have a record of things I want to try for next year :) if any of you still feel you have time.. I do not :) here are some ideas..

Love boards
Garland #1, Garland #2, #3 , #4,
Hanging Tile
Framed Art #1, #2, #3

candy

Frame Art #4
Wall Sign, #2, #3, #4,

"Valentine"
a wreath recycling christmas garland
framed art w/recycled egg carton
tag decoration

yard decor

Banner
Pillow inspiration
HEART

Fun blocks

W/alterations for the season.. THESE frames would be sweet--I could see some in the child care that change every month!

Cute tag

Yummy treats & more snacks

& a pic of some ofmy cuties in their vday attire :)

THANKS BROOKE!!

NOT SURE I'D ever describe my blog as lovely but since you do.... off I go to follow the directions:

Step 1 - Awknowledge the giver. Brooke
Step 2 - Pass the award onto 15 other blogs that I love
I agree w/you that Step 2 is where it gets hard! off I go to narrow my list!

1. a friend I can't do w/o Shanen @ Green Ranching Mom w/Kids
2. fun blogger from Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans Christy O @ Baby Tea Leaves
3. fabulous scrappy friend Lori @ Cajun Cropper
4. Long time friend & scrappr Jo @ Life Lessons Learned
5. her friend & neighbor Heather @ six boys & me
6. another long time friend & scrapper Kerri @ Kerri's corner of the world
7. a dear dear friend Lisa @ Lisa's world
8. one of my fun loving cousins Steph @ a piece of my mind
9. Amazing scrapper, party planner extrordinaire & friend Robs @ her place
10. visiting Rachel @ Smile & Wave makes me wish I was crafty!!
11. Love reading of the live in Jenny's blog @ Fresh thoughts from the Laundry room
12. AMAZING photography by Tara @ Just be Blogged
13. fun, relaxed travels & living by Em
14. inspirational, real life entries & amazing photography by Becky @ Becky Novacek Photography
15. more photography, amazing art & real life entries by Kal @ [i] love life

okie dokie.. done-dee!! have a GREAT rest of the day!! :)