I Made a Barbie Towel

I saw my roommate Nike Cleverly

with a super cute towel that stayed up on it's own.

It gave me the idea to make my own!

Like one I had for my barbies.

Barbie Towel

What You Need

1 Bath Towel- you want it wide enough so folded over about 2 inches it's still long enough.

(mine was 30inx54in)

Sew On Velcro: I got the widest I could find (2in)

Heavy Stretch Waistband Elastic: widest I could find (1 1/2' in)

Thread: A matching color

Ribbon: If you want some decoration

Step One

Take towel and fold over one edge(long edge)

Wide enough that the elastic can fit inside.

Pin and Sew

Step Two

Put elastic around body on top of chest.(where you want your towel to sit)

Measure how long it needs to be to go around, tight but not too tight.

Step Three

Place a diaper pin, or big safety pin on one end.

Thread through newly sewn opening. 

Stop when end of the elastic is at the end of the towel and sew down.

Step Four

Continue to pull elastic through towel until about 4-6 inches are left on the end.

sew down elastic

Step Five

Sew on Velcro. Rough side onto the leftover 6 inches.

I sewed along the edges

Fuzzy side onto the opposite end(about 8 inches)

 on the opposite side(so when you wrap it around it connects)

I sewed this in vertical lines so that it could still scrunch up with the towel.

Done!

I added a bit of ribbion to the edge of the towel for decoration:

Old-Time Homemade Lemonade

This recipe is easy and delicious.

Perfect for a summer afternoon.

Ingredients:

5 Lemons

1 1/4 C White Sugar

5 C Water

Step 1:

Peel off the rinds/or peel of the lemons.

Cut into about half inch slices.

Place into Bowl.

Cover with Sugar and let sit for 1 hr.

No need to Mix!

This lets the Sugar soak up the Lemon Oil.

Step 2:

Boil Water and then pour over lemon and Sugar.

Let cool for 20 minutes. Then remove the rinds.

While Waiting, juice the lemons.

Step 3:

Pour lemon juice through a strainer into the sugar mixture.

Put it in the fridge until chilled to perfection.

YUM!

Peace&Love

Mediterranean Pasta Toss

I love one pan dishes,

Well, two. Still.

I also love when it tastes delicious.

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 

2 Small Zucchini, sliced

10 Small Sweet Bell Peppers, sliced 

1 C Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, halved

1/2 yellow onion, diced 

2 Cloves Garlic, sliced

1 tbs Dried Italian Herbs 

1 tsp Salt

1 15 oz. Artichoke Hearts in water. drained and sliced in half

1/4 C Sun-dried Tomatoes

1/3 C Balsamic Vinegar

1 1/2 C dry whole wheat penne

1/3 C crumbled Feta Cheese

Step 1:

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onions, garlic, zucchini, peppers and cherry tomatoes and saute till tender

While vegetables are cooking start cooking Penne according to box. 

(save some hot water in case needed at end)

Step 2:

When veggies are tender- add italian herbs, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Mix well then add balsami vinegar.

Allow vinegar to reduce for a few minutes, stirring often.

The balsamic will become sweet and sticky and will coat the veggies.

Step 3:

Add pasta and mix until coated, use saved hot water if needed.

before serving spread crumbled feta on top.

Bon Appetit! 

I Made Ice Cream Cupcakes!

I know, I know

It has been a long while.

I just made these for my mans birthday.

They turned out so good.

Ingredients:

Cake:     Cake Mix of your Choice

Cup Cake Liners

Ice Cream:   About 3 C of your favorite kind

Whipped Cream Frosting:      1 1/2 C Heavy Whipping Cream

1 tsp Vanilla

1/2 C Powdered Sugar

1 1/2 tsp Unflavored Gelatin

4 tsp. Water

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix your Cake Mix according to the directions on the box. 

Fill just the very bottom of each cupcake liner.

Bake for about 10-15 min. Or until done.

Step 2:

After Cupcakes have cooled, and your ice cream has been softened.

Scoop out ice cream and fill each liner to the very top and flatten out.

keep your liners in the pan so they can keep their shape.

Step 3:

Freeze for at least 2 hours.

I prepared mine the day before and froze them overnight.

Step 4:

Make the Whipped Topping

With an electric mixer whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla on high

until thickened.

In a large bowl mix together the Gelatin and Water.

Microwave for about 20 seconds or until gelatin is dissolved.

Slowly mix in Gelatin to the whipped cream while still warm.

Whip on high until the Whipped Topping forms stiff peaks.

Step 5:

Frost the Cupcakes and serve chilled.

Happy Summer Birthday!!!

You will also have enough batter left over to make a whole cake.

Peace&Love

I Made Play-Doh

Today Holly and I needed a lil study break.

We made Play-Doh.

This is a really relaxing, fun, and super easy activity.

Perfect for Children.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 C Flour

1/2 C Salt

1 Tbs Powdered Alum

2 C Water

3 Tbs Vegetable Oil

Food Coloring

Step 1:

Boil Water

At same time mix together flour, salt, and alum in a large bowl

Step 2:

Remove boiling water from heat and add Vegetable Oil.

Pour into flour mixture and mix until well combined.

Step 3:

This is the best step.

Separate dough and add drops of food coloring.

Add about 3 drops at a time until desired intensity.

This was way fun, and super easy. 

Store in a air tight container so it doesn't dry out.

Our Play-Doh Family

December Sunrise

Sunrise in Utah!

I decided I hadn't seen a sunrise for a while,

so I got up early with my roommate Nike.

Definitely worth it!

 

I Made Caprese Lasagna Roll-Ups

I was in a cooking mood, and I haven't had italian in forever.

I took some elements from a recipe, and I did some of my own.

It was SO delicious, and I have plenty of leftovers.

(Perfect for freezing for later!)

INGREDIENTS:

8 Lasagna noodles, uncooked

2 C shredded Mozzarella Cheese-separated

3/4 C Ricotta Cheese

1 Large Egg White

1/3 C Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Freshly Ground Pepper (for taste)

3-4 Roma tomatoes- thinly sliced (I'm not very good at thinly slicing)

1/4 C Basil Pesto (ish- I didn't measure)

1-2 C Simple Marinara Sauce

Step 1:

Cook your lasagna noodles according to the box, until al dente.

Step 2:

While past is cooking mix together ricotta cheese and egg white until well blended.

Stir in Parmesan Cheese. Mix in 1 1/2 C of Mozzarella Cheese. 

Season with Black Pepper- no salt because cheese is salty.

Step 3:

Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees.

Lay your noodles out on a pan, wax paper, parchment paper- you decide!

Place about 1/4 C of the Cheese Mixture over each lasagna noodle and spread in an even layer.

Take 4 tomato slices and lay along noodle.

Take Basil and spread on top of the tomatoes.

It looks so Pretty!!!

Step 4:

Roll up your Lasagna Noodles Snuggly.

Take a 9x13 or 11x7 pan and spread 1/4-1/2 C Marinara Sauce along the bottom.

Place rolled up noodles in pan, seam side down.

Cover with the rest of Marinara Sauce (cover edges so they don't dry out)

Sprinkle the rest of the Mozzarella Cheese on top.

Bake for 30 minutes.

While You Wait:

Eat some Cheese!

Clean the Kitchen.

When you get done with that and get super bored.

Take some pictures of yourself!

Done:

Congratulations, you finished! If desired put some more basil on top and eat it while it's warm!

Lots of Love, Tell me if you try it out!

It tasted so fresh, and just hit the spot!