Elf on a Shelf

I don't get it.  I think it's stupid and a waste of time and resources.  That being said, all I know about Elf on a Shelf is what I see on Facebook and Pinterest.

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And why is the elf such a little turd?  Can't he do nice things like wash the dishes or vacuum the floors while he's watching and reporting back to Santa?

I've never actually read the book.  For any of you out there who love your little elf and are now cursing me and getting ready to leave a scathing comment, don't.  I already know what you'll say and I've tucked it nicely into my brain.

Elf on a Shelf is just not for me.  But, if it does ever happen, I will use it to scare the h.e. double hockey sticks out of my kids.  And our elf would do the dishes occasionally.


**This post brought to you by a 1 a.m. pumping session & Pinterest cruising**

Mom v. Dad

I laughed so hard I cried when I saw this.

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The baby's face...so funny!

Spicy Chicken Avocado Enchiladas

I found this recipe on Pinterest and finally made it for dinner.

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They were delicious.  I love when pins actually work out. 

I had left over chicken, avocado and onions so I think the next time I make these I'll double the sauce so I can make 2 pans of enchiladas.  

How to Decide Who to Marry

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For the record, Husband always tells me I look pretty...especially when I look like a truck.

Not Preggo

Husband was at school last night which meant I was home alone...being less than productive...pinning everything I saw on Pinterest.  Most things I saw involved babies.  I've had a baby (more specifically, a Baby...No, I'm Not Pregnant, I Just Like Babies) board for.ev.er.

Last night, I ran into a butt load of cute baby crafts and pinned them all over my Crafts & Sewing Ideas board.  As I was doing so I was thinking "People are going to think I'm super preggo." 

I woke up to this forwarded text (originally from Thomas) from Husband: "Hey so based on Ashley's more recent pin trend topic, do you two have some big news?"

Hate to break it to you folks but no, I'm not pregnant, I just like babies...and baby crafts...and being prepared for when I really do have a baby.  I'm going to craft the crap out of everything when I really am pregnant...or at least pin a bunch of crafts that I could make for future baby.

Things People Are Obsessed with on Pinterest

Elf on a Shelf.

--Creepy and time consuming.  If I do this when I'm a parent (and it's not to scare the poop out of my children like this) someone needs to sit me down and have me reread this entry.

Keep Calm and ...

--Really? How many ways can you truly keep calm?

I think this pinner said it best

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Nutella
--Is it really that good?

We're Crazy About Biscuits!

Seriously, folks.  This may become an obsession.  We may need a 12 step program.

I made the biscuits again for dinner and they were even more delicious.  Want to know why?  I replaced plain yogurt for the sour cream.  They were awesome! 

Bonus.  We saved a ton of calories.  Here's the break down:

1/2 cup of plain yogurt (I used Lucerne...it was cheap at the Winco) has 60 calories.  0 calories from fat.  5 grams of protein, 22.5% of your daily calcium, 20% of your daily Vitamin D and 15% of your daily phosphorus. 

1/2 cup of regular sour cream has...wait for it, you should probably sit down...480 calories!!!  360 of those are from fat.  8 grams of protein, 16% of your daily calcium and nothing else that's really great for you.  I knew sour cream wasn't the best for you but holy bologna!  That's a butt load of calories.  I guess we'll be using plain yogurt from now on.

Also, Husband said, "This could be the only type of bread you ever make again."  I think this will be the new go to bread...as long as I have 7up on hand.

And Sometimes Full of Sooooo Good Ideas

After the first epic failure of Pinterest finds I was a bit hesitant to make anything else I found on Pinterest.

Today I decided to make two things. 

First, 7Up Biscuits.  Holy Hannah Montana!  These are so freaking easy and freaking delicious.  They're moist and flaky and everything a biscuit should be.  Did I mention they're way freaking easy to make?

Second, I made Copycat Chuy's Jalapeno Dip.  I have no idea what Chuy's is but this dip was labeled as "...like crack.  You can't stop eating it."  So I thought it must be awesome because we all know how awesome crack is...wait...scratch that...crack is whack.  But anyway, it was as delicious as described.  I'm pretty sure Husband and I ate a whole bag of chips...then we had nothing else to dip.  It was a sad time.

Then inspiration struck...dip the amazing biscuit into the amazing sauce.  It was AMAZING.  Go make one or both of these recipes then follow me on Pinterest.

Pinterest...Sometimes Full of Not So Good Ideas

Pinterest is my new favorite thing to do when wasting time.  While looking around I found a bunch of recipes for Homemade candy bars.

This made me say, "I need to pin that.  Maybe I'll do something with it (but I probably won't)."

Then came church on Sunday and I realized I needed to plan an activity for my girls for Thursday.  "How about we make homemade candy bars?"

"Yes!"

Good plan...psyche!

So not worth it.

They didn't taste like the actual candy bar and were so difficult.

*Ash, remember this disaster when you feel like making crazy things again.

I Caved

I joined Pinterest today.

Feel free to stalk follow me.