Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

What did you make? Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

http://pinterest.com/pin/167322769/

kalynskitchen.com

 

How did it turn out? Really good

 

Did you follow directions or make changes?  Followed directions for the most part.  I added red bell pepper as well and I didn't have the spices called for, so I used a spice bled that I do have (Herby by Frontier).  I didn't have mozzarella either, so I used provolone slices (and I just realized I totally missed the Parmesan).  Oh, and I cooked the rice in chicken broth rather than water.  I guess I didn't quite follow the directions after all :)

 

Would you make it again?  Yes!

 

Any tips or advice? Definitely cook the rice in broth, it gives it so much more flavor.  Also, we thought it needed some cheese or something in the filling, not just on top.  Maybe adding the Parm as directed would have helped :)

Potty Pass

What did you make? 

Potty Pass/Bedtime Pass

http://pinterest.com/pin/177628679/

angieasplund.blogspot.com

How did it turn out? Good.

Did you follow directions or make changes?  I never even looked at the original post.  We are having trouble with one of our 3 year old twins staying in his room at night and after trying everything else we could come up with, I decided to give these a try.  I just put stickers on card stock & laminated it.  I also punched a hole in the corner and put a string on them so we could hang them on their door and/or a hook in the kitchen so they don't get lost.

Would you make it again?  

I might need to make & try them again later.  At almost 3 1/2, I'm not sure they quite understand the purpose.  They both use them either before they are actually in bed or within the first 10 minutes after going to bed.

Any tips or advice? 

Ummm...they are working, sort of.  He's still not really staying in bed, but we are able to send him back to bed based on the fact that he has no pass rather than just because we're 'mean parents' :)  However, they have also started a problem with the other twin (who stayed in bed no problem)...he is ecstatic to get out of bed twice now. 

Door Sign

What did you make?

Door Sign

http://pinterest.com/pin/71803306/

etsy.com

How did it turn out? Perfect!  Although it seems to really scare people off... which is sort of the point :)

Did you follow directions or make changes?

I did not follow any directions.  I just purchased the wood sign at Hobby Lobby & painted it with the same paint as the trim of my house.  Then I cut the wording out on outdoor vinyl with my cricut & placed it on the board.  My husband added the hooks & wire and viola...a sign that keeps things pretty quiet around here!
Would you make it again?

Yes 

Any tips or advice?
No

Campfire Cookies

(I didn't take a photo...they were too ugly)

What did you make?

Campfire Cookies

http://pinterest.com/pin/80813349/

fahrenheit350.blogspot.com

How did it turn out?They were really ugly & hardly resembled cookies, but tasted so good I could hardly stop eating them.

Did you follow directions or make changes?

I did not follow the directions at all.  I was making some regular chocolate chip cookies and remembered seeing these on pinterest, so for the last pan, I threw in some marshmallows & put dough on top of graham crackers
Would you make it again?

Yes & follow the directions this time :)

Any tips or advice?
Not until I try to make them correctly

Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole

What did you make?

Chicken Crescent Roll Casserole

http://pinterest.com/pin/94913794/

plainchicken.com

How did it turn out?
Really good!

Did you follow directions or make changes?

I followed the directions exactlyWould you make it again?

Yes!  My hubby & I both loved it!

Any tips or advice?
I would serve it with a salad or something light as it is a little bit heave of a dish.

Football Onesie

What did you make?

Football Onesie

http://pinterest.com/pin/105556440/

bambinoballs.com

How did it turn out?
Great

Did you follow directions or make changes?

Apparently this is an item at an online store (I never actually clicked on the original link until now).  I didn't follow any directions, I just created the design & cut it out in iron on vinyl with my cricut.
Would you make it again?

Totally...it would be a great gift :)

Any tips or advice?
Not really.  I guess just be sure to measure your onesie to see how much room you really have to work with.  I just did 0-3 months (white) & newborn (pink), so my laces had to be pretty small.  I can't wait for my little girl to wear one of these on her 1st Sunday of life :)

Kitchen Command Center

What did you make?

Kitchen Command Center

http://pinterest.com/pin/72815163/

The Clay Family Blog

How did it turn out?
Awesome!

Did you follow directions or make changes?

I spent a good amount of time really thinking about what I wanted to include and looking at other ideas (although this was my primary inspiration).  I ended up purchasing a 12x24 canvas and stapling fabric to it, then overlaying vinyl to create our family name.  Next, I laid a piece of fabric behind a picture frame and then used vinyl to create squares for a calendar, a space for notes & spots for more detailed notes for the current week (the notes & current week section are actually on top of the fabric & under the glass making it dry erase, while the calendar is chalkboard vinyl and on top of the glass).  Under that are 4 pieces of cork with fabric hot glued on, perfect for pinning bills or important paperwork (I ended up doubling up the cork squares to make them thicker so the pins would not go through into the wall).  Finally, I found dry erase/magnet boards at Walmart & used vinyl to put all of our names on them.  I ordered a bunch of chore magnets from Abbie's House (Etsy store) and they fill the board with no names on it.     

Would you make it again?
I don't really have a need to make it again, but I will certainly keep it :)

Any tips or advice?
I got chalkboard markers for the calendar portion & found out that on the glass, they work just like dry erase, but are much more vibrant in color and don't wipe off so easily (they wipe off with water).  I haven't tried them on the dry erase board because I'm afraid they won't come off, but on the glass they are perfect!

Frozen Banana Bites

(never home maker original picture)
http://pinterest.com/pin/70463452/
(never home) maker Frozen Banana Bites

How did it turn out? 

They were really good after being in the freezer about an hour, but staying in longer made them so hard (too hard for me to really enjoy them).  I tried to let them thaw a little, but that just made the chocolate begin to melt and they were a mess.

Did you follow directions or make changes?  

I followed all the directions. I did end up using a spoon to coat most of the bananas as the bowl of chocolate got closer to being empty.  
Would you make it again?  

Yes, but not as a make-ahead snack and in a smaller amount.

Any tips or advice? After being in the freezer about an hour, they still taste like banana, when you keep them in longer they loose the banana taste and are more like vanilla ice cream.  I guess it's all about preference :)
- Vanessa