Yeah!! Making it count is back :) thanks to Bobbi at Revolution of Love I can link up all my crafty ideas again! 

I saw this idea a while ago. Granted the blog isn't in English, but I could tell they were on to something. My nephew turned 1 last month and I thought this was the perfect opportunity to try it out! 

First buy a pre-sanded round board and prime and paint it!

Second by a whole bunch of hardware and attach to board!!

Third ... Step back and enjoy!

I am super happy with the finished product. I had a hard time keeping the Man Cub away from it :) I might have to make a second one!

Making it Count: Baking Edition :)

I am linking up with Everyday Snapshots for Making it count!

I have been really using the my time wisely and making a ton of desserts lately :) I try to only make one a week; unless there is a special occasion. All of these are so easy and delicious I suggest you check them out!

Funfetti Cake Batter Cookies - A huge hit with the little girls :)

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies - you NEED a silpat mat or they are dry :(

Better-Than-Crack-Brownies - I don't have any experience with such things, but these are addicting!!

S'more Bars - She uses King Size chocolate bars ... I think it makes the chocolate to thick. So, 

I used smaller chocolate bars the second time and the ratio of chocolate to marshmallow was better :)

{single seving} deep dish chocolate chip cookie - this is a dangerous recipe!!! So yummy, so fast, and perfect for a last minute movie night :)

HolyCrapTheseAreAmazing Cookies - I will admit these weren't my favorite, but DH thought they were awesome and took them to share at his work!

Rolo S'mores Skillet Monkey Bread - I have made these a couple times and AMAZING!!! I don't use as many marshmallow or rolos as the recipe calls for and I add a lot more milk to the glaze recipe :)

Looking back at this post I think I have solved the mystery of the 

left over baby weight :) oh well, you only live once!!!

Making it count Tuesday: Laundry Detergent

So I am once again I am joining Everyday Snapshots for 

The idea is to get yourself to do all those great ideas we find on the internet :) so here is my meager attempt for the week!

One of my projects this year is to stop using store bought cleaners. I don't have anything against using them, but they are a tad expensive! So one by one as a run out of different products I am replacing them with my own homemade, non-toxic version (patting myself on the back!!). This week I ran out of laundry detergent ... I do a lot of laundry in a week so I got put this stuff together really quick. Unfortunately I don't have a link :( I searched the internet high and low for the recipe that would work for me, but they all included boiling, letting it set and other complicated steps. Right when I was about to give up my friend Carrie shared her recipe ... 

finely grate on bar of Fels-Naptha soap

Add one cup of Borax

Add one cup of Washing soda

mix the whole thing together ... and viola!! you have dry laundry detergent. It takes 1-2 Tbs per load. I found a cheap cup and measured 2 Tbs into it and marked the amount with a black sharpie. Now I just fill to the line and dump into the washer. Also I use 1 cup of white vinegar as well for fabric softener. I have used for 3 loads of laundry so far and I am really pleased. I can't tell any difference in the wash and they smell clean ... so success :)

Making it Count: Rolo Cookies

Once again I am linking over to Making it Count Tuesday! 

I have been on a serious baking craze lately!! I keep finding super yummy recipes that just need to be tried :) The Rolo Cookie recipe is seriously so easy!! Take a box of this ...

add some of these

roll the dough around the rolo

bake :)

sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!!!

Making It Count: Double Cookies and Cream Brownies

So I am joining Sarah and Pam for Making it Count! The goal is to make your time online count. That's right do those projects, recipes and other wonderful ideas you find online :)

 

I found this awesome recipe at Picky Palate. SO YUMMY :) I did make one small tweak; I doubled the recipe. An 8x8 pan just isn't enough. So I doubled the recipe, put it in a 9x13 pan, and cooked it for the full 30 min. PERFECTION!! The best part was that the Man Cub wanted to help. He loves helping in the kitchen and is really good about not eating while cooking!

Carefully Stirring!

Taking crushing the oreo's very seriously :)

you want some huh?