Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze

This cake started off as a harmless pin on Pinterest. Three of my friends had pinned it which was peer pressure for me to pin it and the rest is divine delicious history. 

I love to bake, but there was a time when I was so bad at baking my Dad was leery about trying my various attempts at cookies and cakes. 

Pinned #13: Crock Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken

 Stats for Week #13

 29 Boards

1,848 Pins

322 Likes

It has gotten to a point on Pinterest where I can tell when my friends are hungry because they pin everything they are craving. 

Pinned #12: Vintage Velvet & Lace Bookmarks

Pinterest Stats for Week #12

28 Boards

1,749 Pins

311 Likes

Hello, my name is Amanda and I am a book hoarder. 

No joke. If there was more time in the day I would spend at least three hours reading. Stacks of books sit on my bedside table, my request list for the library is at least three books long...

Pinned #11: Easy Crock Pot Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

 Pinterest Stats for Week #11

28 Boards

1,646 Pins

295 Likes

This recipe is super simple and easy to make when life is busy. 

Pinned #10: Cinnamon Roll Cookie Bars

Pinterest Stats for Week #10:

29 Boards

1522 Pins 

248 Likes

I ran across this delicious recipe on Pinterest. It is from Anna at Blissful Whimsy. You can find the recipe:

HERE

This is such a simple recipe, with so few ingredients and takes no time at all. When I made these my house smelled like "Cinnabon" and my mouth was drooling. 

I would add an extra tablespoon of milk when making the frosting.  Also, spreading the batter in the pan is DEFINITELY an arm workout. 

Enjoy!

~Amanda

Pinned #9: Itty Bitty Baby Dress

My Pinterest Stats for Week #9

29 Boards

1503 Pins

237 Likes

My best friend Amy has the most adorable children. I just love them and like to spoil them every chance possible. Her littlest princess was making her first trip to Disneyland and I wanted to make her an extra special dress. 

The Itty Bitty Baby Dress from Made-by-Rae.com is on my Baby Stuff Pinboard. It is a free pattern for sizes newborn to six months. 

The first dress attempted was the largest size, but it was a little tight around the chest. 

Pinned #8: Load of Fun with Laundry Soap and Fabric Softener

My Pinterest Stats for Week #8

28 Boards

1405 Pins

201 Likes

I finally jumped on the "make your own cleaning supplies" bandwagon. It seems like it is a growing trend right now with everything from drain cleaners to glass cleaners. There are lots and lots of recipes out there and I have tried a few but in my experience these are the two are my favorite.  

First recipe is from Jill at Onegoodthingbyjill.com, her recipe was for Rosemary Mint Fabric Softener. 

My take on her recipe:

*6 cups of water

*3 cups of white vinegar

*one bottle of Suave Waterfall Mist Conditioner

Mix all three ingredients, but make sure to stir slowly so that you are not creating bubbles. (Do not pour in bottle & shake)

I have used several different types of conditioner and found that they all seem to work well. Using decorative bottles from World Market, it made perfect gifts for close friends. 

Second and one of the most popular laundry soap posts comes from whynotsew.blogspot.com you can find it HERE.

My take on her recipe:

*1 bar of ZOTE Pink Soap

*1 cup of Borax

*I cup of Super Washing Soda

*2 gallon cooking pot

*grater

*long wood spoon

*Drink dispenser to hold finished product

Grate bar of soap into cooking pot, using ZOTE it doesn't take very long because it is so soft. 

Pour one gallon of water into pot with soap and cook on medium heat until soap dissolves. 

Add the Borax and Washing Soda then bring to a boil so that it will coagulate. 

Turn off the heat and add one gallon of cold water. Stir well. Pour detergent into drink dispenser. 

Making this soap took less than 40 minutes and made my home smell so fresh and clean. Mr. KofColors thought it smelled good. 

Using the whole bar of ZOTE pink soap made the soap coagulate into a "JELLO like" thickness. I use one cup per load of laundry and it dissolves and cleans wonderfully! Maybe next time just half a bar of ZOTE might make it into a thinner mix. 

After a week of using the Laundry Soap and Fabric Softener, my clothing comes out just as clean and smelling wonderful. 

Whynotsew.com quotes the savings as

"estimated cost is $6.00 for 576 loads (depending on soap used and amount used per load, One BOX of Borax and Washing soda)The savings is incredible."

More LOADS of Fun with Laundry

See my Laundry Basket Dresser/Organizer

~Amanda

Pinned #7: Simple Little Runner

My Pinterest Stats for Week 7:

27 Boards

1392 Pins

197 Likes

Perfect for the beginning quilter!

Pinned #6: Baby Bibs and Tag Blanket

My Pinterest Stats for Week 6

27 Boards

1325 Pins

 173 Likes

I am really falling behind on my New Year's Resolution. But, alas, it isn't the end of the year yet and I still have plenty of time for redemption and lots of weeks of "Pinned" projects. 

Pinned #5: "Give Me MOOR" ModCloth Knock Off Dress

Both the Dress and the Boat are made by Cunningham's.

Give Me Moor Dress from ModCloth

Pinterest Stats Week 5:

25 Boards

1066 Pins

113 Likes

Sticking to my New Year's resolution with creating one "Pin" a week. 

Down at the docks of Ventura Harbor

Created a second dress this week. Last week was the Anthro-Knock Off Grass Court Dress. This week I made my version of ModCloth's "Give Me More Dress" a pin that can be found on my new pinboard: Amanda's Dream Closet. 


Keeping a retro feel to the dress I used a pattern from Vintage Vogue V2902. 

Pinned #4: Anthro Knock Off Grass Court Dress

My Grass Cour Dress

Antropologie's Grass Court Dress

My Pinterest Stats for Week 4: 

24 boards

993 pins

85 likes

This weeks pin is actually from my "Spring has Sprung" board, a dress from my favorite shop, Antropologie.

"Tink" inspiration.

Last weeks "Pin" was my Tinkerbell Sweatband for my Tinkerbell Half Marathon. So I planned on going to Disneyland after the race and wanted to dress "Tink" inspired and this dress was a great way to do that. With the help of this pin from my "All Things Amanda" board. 

Pinned #3: Tinkerbell Fabric Headband/Sweatband

www.happytogethercreates.com

My Pinterest Stats for Week 3: 24 boards/951 pins/75 likes

This weeks pin is Happy Together's Double Sided Fabric Headband that was pinned to my "Sewing Inspiration" board. This pin was one of many that were pinned for an upcoming race.

Pinned #2: Vintage Handkerchief Curtains

Sticking to my New Year's Resolution with creating one "Pin" per week. 

My Pinterest Stats for Week 2: 24 boards/914 pins/63 likes

Pinned #2: This is a photo (*below) pinned to my "The House that Love Built" pinboard because this room just sings out "AMANDA". So what I loved most is the vintage handkerchief curtains, they bring all the colors together and add such whimsy to the room. Perfect for my craft room. 

Pinned #1: Chili & Cheese Macaroni

What's Cookin Chicago? Chili & Cheese Macaroni

Pinned! Just the word makes me think of some of the last few things I added to my Pinterest Pin Boards. It is so addicting you could spend hours "pinning" projects, photos, recipes, quotes, etc.