halloween pinspiration.

i have debated whether or not i was going to decorate this year for fall/halloween.  last year i went all out but this year i just haven't been feeling it.  after looking on pinterest for awhile i decided i have to get into the holiday spirit.  i'm dedicating this week to halloween decorations and activities.

some of my favorite halloweeny pins:

   

these pins make me excited to start decorating. i'm hoping to pull of the "baby in a pumpkin" or "pumpkin bum" with baby brooks. i think it would be ridiculously cute and funny. have you decorated yet? what are you being for halloween?
 if anyone wants to come craft with me..holla at yo girl!

 linking up with love,the skinnys & p.s. my name is madeline

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go bananas, b-a-n-a-n-a-s

bananas.

they are quite delicious, good in smoothies, cereal, or ice cream, but you can only have so much.

plus, they go bad so quickly.

last month i found myself with six over ripe bananas of my own, and then inherited some from my mother in law.  i looked near and far for recipes with bananas that were not only delicious, but quick and easy as well.

here are the top three:

cinnamon {chocolate chip} banana bread

picture and recipe adapted from here

I added chocolate chips to this bread recipe because i am a believer that chocolate makes things better.  and it is defintiely the case for this banana bread.  i also used wheat flour and it tasted just fine!  I have made this recipe 4 or 5 times and it's always gone in a day or two.

Banana Bread Bars (my favorite!!)

picture and recipe adapted from here

once again i added chocolate chips to the recipe.  i was out of sour cream so i used some vanilla greek yogurt in its place and it worked just great.  these turned out so moist and delicious.  matt and i seriously ate the whole pan in just a few days.

Banana Oatmeal Muffins

picture and recipe adapted from here

these were so easy to make!  i love that there is no flour needed.  perfect for breakfast to go.

and there you have it, my three favorite banana recipes.  let me know if you try them, and what you think!

pinterest: done and want to do.

pinterest.

isn't it a glorious thing.

sometimes i find myself on it everyday pinning until my little hearts content.

other times i go weeks without even looking at it.

sometimes i decide to actually put into practice that which i have pinned, to make my time wasted well-spent on pinterest seem purposeful.

here are some things i have tried as of late:

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quick and easy journal writing prompt, for those days when i don't have much time, or don't feel like writing.

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this one is actually in the works, but i can't wait to finally have a mess free jewelry set up that is easy and accessible.

in my attempt to become a domestic housewife (i can't cook) i made these this morning...pumpkin spice pancakes.

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they were pretty delicious.  my one drawback was that the batter is super thick and in order to cook them thoroughly through the middle, the edges and sides get burnt.  we ended up putting the batter in our waffle maker and had pumpkin spice waffles instead. quite delicious!

i also made crockpot chicken noodle soup this week.

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it says to cook it on low for 5-6 hours, but i did it on high for 3 hours and it was perfect.

it made SO MUCH soup.  we have had it for two meals, and probably have enough for two more meals.

(and that includes second helpings :)

on conference morning i made these little morsels of goodness.

we named them fluffy cups, but basically they are german pancakes in muffin tins.

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probably the easiest thing i've made thus far.  we had all sorts of toppings and fillings.  

definitely will be making these again!

make your mascara last longer.

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this works quite well.  just add a few drops and you are good to go for a few more weeks.

THINGS I WANT TO TRY

making a years worth of laundry soap for $30

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has anyone tried this?

turning instagram photos into magnents.

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these would be so cute to stick on the refrigerator.

leg/ankle warmers

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i have yet to jump on this bandwagon, but i love the look paired with wedges.

i think i just may have to try it out this fall and winter.

what have you tried on pinterest?

any good recipes, crafts, secrets, etc.

share the wealth :)

how pinteresting: wedding edition

linking up with the vintage apple today

all images found here

let the planning begin!!

love.

amyLynn