Scrapbook Paper Inside of Plastic Filing Cabinet

http://pinterest.com/pin/105402198/

inspiration for decoration

What did you make?

I turned my plain plastic filing cabinets into more aesthetically pleasing additions to the house. 

How did it turn out?
Great! I wish I had more scrapbook paper to choose from but I can always buy more. I just used what I had for now.

Did you follow directions or make changes?

I didn't even look at the website, I just followed the example in the picture. 

Would you make it again?

Definitely!

Any tips or advice?

Nope, it's pretty self explanatory!

~Michele

Merry Christmas!

Sorry for the long break everyone. Holidays (and a baby who doesnt sleep!) make life a little crazy! Hoping to be back with weekly posts in January! (I have been trying lots of new things, but not posting, oops!) Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful time with your families!

Paleo Pumpkin Pie!

http://pinterest.com/pin/216313588321756929/
fastpaleo perfect-paleo-pumpkin-pie
What did you make? Perfect Paleo Pumpkin Pie!
How did it turn out? GREAT! So exciting to have it taste like real pumpkin pie! 
Did you follow directions or make changes? I tried to follow the directions, but wound up making a ton of changes! I decided not to do a pie crust because I was short on time. I just mixed up the filling and put into ramekins. The directions called for a small can of pumpkin, I only had a big can, and since the recipe didnt specify how many ounces or cups a small can is, I just had to guess. I also ran out of my pumpkin pie spice, so I just added a little of everything. It also called for honey as its sweetener, which would have been just fine, but I am using agave nectar because it has a lower glycemic index. Lastly, I didnt have coconut milk in the can, only refrigerated in the carton, it was exactly what the recipe said NOT to use, but I didnt have a choice so I used it anyway. It turned out just fine!!
Would you make it again? Yes! It would be interesting to see how it turns out if all the ingredients and measurements were correct, I am sure it will be similar since my end result was just like pumpkin pie! We will also be making our own whipped topping, so it will be fun to try those together.
Any tips or advice?  Just to make it! I know its a little different, and it calls for coconut milk (you should have all the other ingredients on hand) but its totally worth it because it doesnt have any gluten garbage in it, nor any sugar, so its super healthy! Eat it and be guilt free! Then eat another one!
-Michelle

Quite the Gap!

Pardon me for the huge gap in posts ladies! (Hey, where are you guys? :)
I have been busy trying lots of new things, just running a mile a minute and havent stopped to blog about them. I currently have a backlog of 24 things to post! Yikes! And thats just whats in my list, I need to add the things I have done in the last two weeks as well.
Anyway, I will try to catch up as soon as I can.
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Michelle

Smashed Potates! (yes, you read that right)

{for the love of cooking original photo (did get one, we were hungry and it was dinner time! shoot!)}
http://pinterest.com/pin/257332208/
fortheloveofcooking crash-hot-potatoes
What did you make? Crash Hot Potatoes!
How did it turn out? Good! Mine didnt look as pretty as the picture, but they tasted good! 
Did you follow directions or make changes? I followed the prep instructions, but I didnt have little red potatoes, so used the little fingerling ones instead. They are long instead of round, and so they didnt stand up, and I think thats why they turned out a little less pretty when I smashed them. Several were smashed on their side rather than smashed from the top down. Flavor wise I dont think it makes a difference.
Would you make it again? Yes! It was a nice side dish, and easy too.
Any tips or advice?  No, I dont think so. I guess just to take your time and actually drizzle the olive oil. I was rushed and so I brushed it on instead cause thats faster, but I think using the brush there was a little bit too much.
-Michelle

Oatmeal Snickerdoodles!

(plain chicken image, I ate all mine without a thought of getting out the camera!)
http://pinterest.com/pin/151249777/
Plain Chicken Cinnamon-oat-snickerdoodle-cookies
What did you make? Cinnamon Oat Snickerdoodles! I make a lot of cookies dont I?
How did it turn out? Good! I also got the stamp of approval from Andy. They are everything I want in a cookie, oats and cinnamon!
Did you follow directions or make changes? I tried to follow the directions! I doubled the cinnamon as I always do. But, I didnt have the 1 3/4 cup Fiber Plus Cinnamon Oat Crunch cereal, so I substituted a cup of oatmeal and 3/4 cup crunched up raisin bran crunch cereal, sans the raisins.
Would you make it again? Yes! I have a million other cookie recipes to try, but I find myself always going back to anything with oats and cinnamon in it, yum!
Any tips or advice? Just that the baking time says 12-14 mins at 375 and they turned out hard. I baked mine 12 mins at 350 and they were good. I think next time I might try 11 minutes, I sure do love a soft cookie!
-Michelle

Cream Cheese Cookies!

http://pinterest.com/pin/90112113/
I went to get the link, and its gone! Says its pinned from "none" ??

What did you make? The Best Cream Cheese Cookies!
How did it turn out? Pretty good! I thought the flavor and texture turned out nice. I wasnt super excited about them, but I think its because I am more of a cinnamon and oats girl when it comes to cookies, and these were so different. But then today I ate a ton, they are good.
Did you follow directions or make changes? I followed the directions exactly, except that they needed to bake 9 minutes, not 7. 
Would you make it again? Yes, I think so! I think next time I am going to use lemon extract instead of vanilla and see what happens. I think these cookies would be great with a hint of lemon.
Any tips or advice? No, I dont think so. They were really easy. Just make sure your cream cheese and butter truly are at room temperature so you dont get any chunks when you cream them with the sugar.
-Michelle