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21 September 2011

Fall Cleaning List ~Kitchen~


Finally got my kitchen list done, and I can't wait to start next week!
I usually do the kitchen first because it takes the most time!
I like to start at the top and work my way down before I clean the floors. But if there is something that takes a while to soak or work, start those first. Like a self cleaning oven, or filling in nail holes that need to be painted.

~Take picture down above doors
~Stuff that needs to work, or dry (nail holes, self cleaning oven, microwave vents)
~Dust, and get all the corners
~Vacuum tops of cabinets
~ Wash windows (ours are hard to reach for me, so I don't do it every week)
~Clean out cabinets. For me this means, purge, clean cabinet insides and organize.
~Polish the cabinets
~Clean out under the sink
~Empty and Clean the fridge and freezer (sides and back too)
~Empty and clean pantry
~Go through cookie cutters (and purge!)
~Clean baseboard
~Touch up cabinet stain
~Touch up wall paint
~Touch up baseboard paint

Obviously some of these won't apply to you (unless you are a cookie cutter hoarder like me,
or have recently taken down some stuff that left nail holes)
I actually have already started on a few of these! Those cookie cutters were bugging me.
I'm hoping I can get this whole list done next Monday!
How are your lists coming? What's on them?


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19 September 2011

Halloween~Pumpkins!

I think pumpkins are what we think of most when we think about Halloween!
There are some great pumpkin things, food, crafts and other cuteness!

little favor bags, Martha Stewart

Love these, from Hello Cupcake

I like how they used these on the candle sticks!

Midwest Living shared this smart little idea!

I love this door Decor!! Such a neat idea!

I love these caramel "pumpkins" cute idea to dress up apples!

And since pumpkin is such a yummy flavor, there are some interesting and different ideas using pumpkin!

Fluffy Pumpkin Dip


Pumpkin Fudge!

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Truffles

Whoopie Pies!

Pumpkin Caramel Cookies

There are lots more yumminess HERE!
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18 September 2011

Birthday issues!

Sorry, it's been a few days.
 Having some Birthday party issues, missing packages and stuff like that.
I am up to my eyeballs in a to do list,
 but I should be done by Tuesday (I hope) so I
will have some Halloween stuff soon!


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12 September 2011

Halloween~Vampires and Bats

Of all the Halloween creatures, I think Vampires are my favorite!
But there isn't as much as there is for ghosts and witches. Still a few goodies though!

I think my favorite ever Vampire Halloween thing is this invite, I don't know if I would use it for an invite, but if I could make it kid friendly my kids would LOVE it!


What a fun idea for Halloween breakfast!
Bakingbites.com

Gruesome Panna Cotta

ADORABLE! Love the bat in the middle cake!

Vampire Punch, from Hostess with the Mostess

Not sure where this came from, but simple and cute idea!

Amazon.com has these bat bites sandwich cutters
Cookies, like the pancakes from baking bites

All you magazine has a whole Vampire party, this included

These caramel apples from Homemadesimple are SO neat!
Nutter Butter Vampires
Better Homes and Gardens


It's been kinda hard to find kid friendly and not cartoonish!

Pinterest sure helps though!

I have a few more HERE and I am sure I will be adding some!




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