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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Under $5 Door Bells


So it's been a busy past few weeks.  Little man is still struggling to take naps during the day, and now that he has learned to roll over, he tries to do it in his sleep...but he hasn't quite mastered it yet so that means that he wakes himself up.  I get frustrated at times, but then he smiles at me or gives me a giant, wet kiss, and I forget all about it.

When it came time to take down our Christmas decorations, I somehow overlooked the bells that were hanging on the back of our front door.  A few days went by...then a few weeks...and then a few months.  By that time, I had gotten used to hearing the bells whenever anyone opened/closed the door.  I finally got tired of looking at the Christmas bells and decided to make these.  I got a bag of bells (I think they were $2 or maybe $2.99) and a faux-wooden embroidery hoop (marked down to $.99) at Michaels.  Then I used fabric strips (different lengths) to tie the bells to the hoop.  I threaded the fabric strip through the bell, tied it, then attached it to the hoop by tying a slipknot .  It couldn't be more simple.



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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Perfect Pancakes

I have searched high and low for a perfect and somewhat easy pancake recipe.  I believe I've found it: 

*Note: This recipe allows for you to make your own buttermilk (which is great for me since I never have any).  If you have buttermilk, then simply use 3/4 -1 cup of buttermilk in place of the milk, vinegar, and butter.

You will need:
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 cup AP flour
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • cooking spray

This is what you do:
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine milk with vinegar and set aside for 5 minutes to "sour." 
  • Combine dry ingredients in a separate mixing bowl. 
  • Whisk egg and butter into "soured" milk.  
  • Pour flour mixture into the wet mixture and whisk until lumps are gone. 
  • Use cooking spray on your griddle/skillet just before you add the batter (I've noticed that the spray can sometimes turn brown if you add it too soon).
  • Look for bubbles on top of your pancake - this means it's ready to be flipped.
  • Add delicious toppings (fruit, nuts, etc.) or a tab of butter and plain syrup.  Enjoy.
I like to double the recipe and freeze the leftovers.  A few minutes in the toaster oven and you've got a quick and oh so yummy breakfast. You're welcome.

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