Oh, How Pinteresting!

It has turned into an absolutely gorgeous day here, I'm so excited! Really wish our barbeque was working. I have shepherd's pie all ready to go in the oven, but it's so not a shepherd's pie kinda night. Oh well, I guess there will be lots of time for barbeques now that the weather is finally coming around.

Once again I spent far too much time on Pinterest this week. But if I didn't, what would I blog about on Wednesday?

Sugar Donut Muffins

This felt like the week that never ended. I even had an extra day off and I was still exhausted by the time I got off work at 5pm yesterday. I felt like I didn't get anything accomplished. And really, I didn't. We ended up having to do laundry and dishes last night before supper. Not much of a Saturday night date night. And it's not the first time. I really need to get into a cleaning routine. Any body have one that works for them?

I decided to start the week off right so this afternoon we finished the house cleaning. And, since I didn't try any new recipes last week so I thought I'd try one this afternoon and I baked Sugar Donut Muffins. I actually pinned the recipe months and months ago but I've been focusing more on meals than baking lately. (Much to my husband's disappointment!)

These muffins are DELICIOUS! The recipe made 24 mini-muffins but I think I'll double it the next time I bake them. I'm not a lover of nutmeg, but it's perfect in these. Not exactly super healthy, but worth it!

My addiction

I am addicted to Pinterest.

I'm sure I'm not alone either. I love checking out all the recipes and crafts, all the cleaning and organizational tips, all the random Harry Potter posts... I love it all. However, despite my multitude of pins, I've made very little from Pinterest. I did a couple nail tutorials, and I've used a couple recipes. I did make a few Christmas tree ornaments this year, based on this pin, but for the most part I never make anything I pin.

I've decided that needs to change, and so I went out and bought myself a can of spray-on chalkboard paint and I am attempting to make a cookie sheet chalkboard for my kitchen. So far Jonathan has drilled the holes, and I've given it one coat of paint. And this pin inspired me to pick up some primer and start thinking about finally refinishing the dresser we've been using as storage in the dining room. (I haven't actually started painting it yet, but I'm getting there. :-) )

I am ridiculously excited about my projects, and I've already decided that almost everyone on my Christmas list is getting a home-made gift next year. I figure I better start them soon though, otherwise I may lose all my "new year" motivation!