PuMpKiN SeEdS

I Scream! You Scream! We all scream for....PUMPKIN SEEDS! 
(well at least you might after you try one of these delish recipes!)

Salty/Sweet Variation #1 (my personal fav!)

- Seeds from 1 pumpkin

 - 2 tbs canola oil

- 1 1/2 tbs brown sugar

- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

- pinch of salt

Sweet/Salty Variation #2

- Seeds from 1 pumpkin

- 2 tbs unsalted butter 

- 2 tbs sugar 

- pinch of salt

- 1/2 tsp cinnamon 

Buttery 

- Seeds from 1 pumpkin

- pinch of salt

- 2- 2 1/2 teaspoons butter

Basic Salty 

- Seeds from 1 pumpkin 

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- as much salt as desired 

 Garlic 

- Seeds from 1 pumpkin

- 1 tbs canola or olive oil

- 1/2 tsp celery salt

- 1/2 tsp garlic powder

- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt or regular table salt

FOR ALL VARIATIONS: 

-Rinse seeds and set them on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Let them dry for 6-7 hours (or longer).

-preheat oven to 300 

-mix seeds with whichever mixture you choose. 

-bake for 40-45 minutes (until golden) You can stir them a time or two while baking so that they don't stick. :) 

My kids go crazy for seeds every fall! We often carve more than one pumpkin, so it is nice to have a variety of ways to bake those little things! Enjoy!  

Happy Pumpkin Carving and Happy Halloween! 

Fall Wish-List!

SAHM fall fashion finds! I am hitting up the Mall of America soon- so I have been busy scoping the internet for all of my musts!

#Uno- Lululemon Serenity Sweater Wrap ($148.00)
I know this is a PriCeY little wrap- but it can be worn right side, wrong side, upside down and every other way! It is super comfy and really multiple sweaters in one! Buy one- or ask for one for Christmas!!!


#2- Fossil Vintage Re-Issue bag ($168-$198)
This bag in the black & brown is a perfect *go with everything* carry-all! Wear it with black...or brown...and it matches! When you are busy with kiddies all day there isn't time to be constantly switching purses- so this one is perfect-o! No switching required!

#3- Sonja Kashuk Eye Shadow Quads ($13.69 each)
I was introduced to these by a friend and they are fab and affordable! There is a quad for pretty much any skin type and they really glam up an everyday outfit! Bonus- you buy them at Target so it's easy to pick one up while you're buying groceries!

#4- L'Occitane Verbena Shea Soap ($7-$10)
When someone once told me to invest in a $10 bar of soap, I laughed...LOUD! Until I tried it! This soap is A-mazing and I purchase a few bars every fall when the weather starts to change. I prefer Verbena but there are multiple yummy scents!


#5- Asics Gel-Noosa Running Shoe ($124.95)
This shoe is so ugly- it's cute! It makes me want to go running! If this particular shoe is to flashy for you- you can't go wrong with any pair of Asics! Perfect for going on the trails or to the preschool!

Stop Pinning and Start Doing!

Picture it--- 3 am, sitting in a rocking chair, feeding an infant and *pinning* on an iphone. That is how I spent most of my summer and, believe me, it was glorious! 

Well folks, it is now time to get productive! I have created a Fall Pin-Conquest that I am going to complete. Time to pick my top *pins* from the summer and put them to the test...*Stop Pinning and Start Doing!* :)

1. Buy a onesie for Kekoa that says, "I am just a studmuffin looking for my cupcake!" There are really cute options on Etsy. (I know this one is super easy- but I gotta start slow and work my way into the more detailed pins!)

2. Create a new and improved work-out playlist. Fitness Mag has a great link to the top 100 workout songs! http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/music/popular-playlists/the-fitness-top-100-workout-songs/

3. Put shower rings on a hanger to hold all my scarves! Brilliant! 

4. Make a Pumpkin Pie Smoothie! 1/2 a banana, 1/3 pumpkin puree, 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt, 3/4 cup vanilla almond milk, a few shakes of pumpkin pie spice, and 4-5 ice cubes! Delish! 

5. This link lists 50 wines that are popular, party ready and most importantly CHEAP! It's time to branch out from Oliver Wines and sample at least 2 of these. http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/50-wines-you-can-always-trust

6. Hang a hook and shower caddy on the opposite side of the shower! Simple and def. doable- this will help keep all of my product from getting wet and gross from the shower head. 

7. Line the fridge shelves with press n' seal for easy cleaning later! 

8. Last but not least, learn how to french braid! I have at least a billion *pins* that involve some sort of braided hairstyle. Gotta get this French Braid mastered so I can sport some fresh styles! :) I'm thinking youtube is gonna help me out with this one! 

Hope my list has inspired you to get crackin' on your Pinterest! Please share with me some of your favs! I'll *pin* them and get to doing them by about...oh next fall! ;)