And The Winner Is.....

Andrea Schneider!!

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Best.Lunch.Ever.

I originally pinned a picture of this cauliflower pizza recipe by Always in Wonder, only to find out that she didn't have the actual recipe, just helpful hints and great pictures.  Since one more click to the original site was one click too many, I just went off her tips and made up my own recipe based on what I had in the fridge. 

OOOO... So good!! Lunch around here has never been this delicious!

First, I riced a little less than one head of cauliflower in the food processor and then microwaved it for about 8 minutes.  Once it was done, I added about 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, a teaspoon of Spike (one of my favorite seasonings) and one egg.

I covered a cookie sheet with parchment paper and then spread out the cauliflower mix into a shape that sightly resembled a circle.  I left it about 1/4 inch thick.  Then I put it in the oven at 425 until it was golden brown.  I'm not sure for how long.  Time seemed to go SO slowly as I sat drooling in front of the oven, but if I had to guess I'd say about 20-25 minutes.  

 

While it was baking, I washed, cut, and steamed some broccoli and carrots. Once the cauliflower crust was golden brown, I removed it, smeared some leftover spaghetti sauce over it, and topped it with the steamed broccoli, carrots, some diced ham, and a bit of shredded cheese.  Place it back in the oven and broil on low until cheese is melted. 

Remove and enjoy!

 

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G...

Like most things, I'm a little behind the times in the diapering department.  I've recently discovered gDiapers, and although we've only been using them a day and a half, I think I could love them. 

 

The "g" stands for green, genuine, gorgeous, grassroots, and the list goes on.  

So far I'd say they make my Little Munchkin giddy!

 

If you haven't heard of these you should check them out!  

What else don't I know about?? Please fill me in!

Freebie Friday- Storage Containers

 Here's the short on why I currently don't drink coffee.

During the delivery of both of our daughters, my husband and birthing partner (that sounds cheesy)  had the rigorous and demanding job of staying awake.  When anticipation and adrenaline weren't enough, he relied on good ole' caffeine.  Even though I felt like death, my sniffer was in overdrive, and his coffee breath made me want to barf!!  Now, I can't stomach the stuff.  

All joking aside, Adam was awesome during both births.  I guess he figured he was the reason I was there in the first place, so he stepped up to the plate.  

So, after Munchkin came into the world, I went on a search for a new hot beverage to get me going in the morning.  I tried hot chocolate, hot cider, some mocha thing-a-ma-jig, and a few Keurig concoctions. I finally found this stuff and fell in love...

 

Which leads me to today's freebie... This cute little storage container.
Not only is the cappuccino business awesome but it comes in this awesome container.  It's the perfect size and it's nice and sturdy. 

 

 

Here's the how-to.  Start by peeling off the label and wiping out the inside with a wet paper towel.  

 

Next, cut a pretty piece of scrapbook paper to fit through your printer.  Using a blank Word document (turned landscape, not portrait) and a fun font, print your label.  

  

Cut the paper to fit onto the canister.  Hot glue the paper on.  OOPS!!! My paper ended up a little too short.  No biggie! I'll just employ my favorite craft material...burlap.   

 Hot glue a little slice of burlap over the gap using lots of glue so it won't ravel.

 

There you have it!  I can't wait to finish some more delish Starbucks-like drinks so that I can whip out some more cute containers.  I'm thinking "rubber-bands" "cords/chargers" and "chalk" for my chalk board calendar.

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Surfs up!

Just put another big check on my to-do list.  

Our niece is celebrating a birthday at the end of the month and I wanted to get her a decorative surfboard for her new surf-inspired bedroom.  I found some beautiful ones on Etsy.  They came with a pretty price tag, too!  Since they were just a little way outside my budget, I decided to make one... how hard can it be right??

 

Good news... I was right!  It's not that hard.  A little time consuming, but not hard.  It's a little late for step by step pictures, but here's the gist of it.

Step 1- Find a piece of wood.  I found an inexpensive plank of pine at Menards for around $5.  It measured 6'x12''x1''.

Step 2- Draw one side of the surfboard onto the plank.  Cut it out and sand it smooth. (My final product was about 4'x1')  

Step 3-Trace the finished side onto paper with a pencil making a thick, heavy line.  Flip that onto the unfinished side of the plank, pencil side down, and rub over the line.  This will make a perfectly symmetrical surfboard.

  

Step 4- Cut out the second side and sand it smooth.  

Step 5- Use a router to round the edges. 

Step 6- Finally, paint it.  I also added a coat of polyurethane to the top for a glossy finish.

Helpful Hint:  If you are uncertain about how to use these power tools, simply show an interest in learning how to use them.  A man is bound to take over and make your job easy!

 

 

There you have it, your own surfboard.  The middle is a little boring, I know.  I'm thinking about adding some hooks and turning it into a coat rack sort of thing. 

 

 Thanks for stopping by!  Hang loose... haha, get it??