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Rolo Pretzel

January 31, 2012 By Michelle Barneck 4 Comments

I was making some of my favorite Rolo Cookies and spotted this recipe on the back of the Rolo bag. They call them Rolo Pretzel Delights and boy are they delightful!

I had everything on hand and whipped them together in no time! Literally, they take under 10 minutes!

Rolo Pretzel Delights

Ingredients:

Small pretzels
Rolos
Pecan halves

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Place one pretzel for each pretzel treat desired on prepared sheet. Top each pretzel with one ROLO.
3. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until caramel piece begins to soften, but not melt. Remove from oven; top with pecan half. Cool completely.

They are like yummy turtles with a hint of salt and crunch from the pretzel!

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I have a 30% chance of winning an Ipad and did not find out I made it until today. I am the football field dip. The voting closes Jan 31, 2012! Thanks a bundle!!

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For Valentines

January 30, 2012 By Michelle Barneck 2 Comments

I am married to a geek which means I sometimes get to make geeky gifts. This year it is a geek valentine. I saw this idea on Paper, Plate and Plane and knew it would be perfect for valentines. They spray painted the keys and used rub on letters, but I am too lazy for that so I just bought two thrift store keyboards that matched and that was that!

Just pop off the keys, fill the frame with colored paper and hot glue the letters on to the glass. It’s that easy!

And it was a success! He loved it! Thought it was very clever. How do I know you may ask. Wasn’t this supposed to be for Valentines? Yes, yes it was, but he found it. Apparently, to me the top of the fridge is a good hiding spot. To the husband, it’s eye level. Whoops.

But, don’t worry. I have another geek Valentine up my sleeve. he he

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DIY Under $5 Features

January 28, 2012 By Michelle Barneck 5 Comments

This week I was above and beyond impressed with your ideas! There were so many I loved that I couldn’t decide, so get ready for a larger than usual showing. This is even narrowed down from my favorites. Good stuff this week! Thanks to all who linked up and showed off their talent!

My Favorites:

Ruffled Skirt out of old t-shirts from Suburbsmama

I literally called my mom to borrow her sewing machine so I could make this. (I killed mine. RIP, poor little thing.) That’s how much I love it!

Victorian Valentine from Nancy’s Couture

Tea dyed fabric and myriads of lacey ruffles?! Gorgeous!

Leather boots from Good Little Things

Upcycled from Dad’s old jacket. I am dying over these!

Great Grandma’s Suitcase Side Table from Rambling of an Ophelia

If I could steal this out of her house I would.

Striped Walls from She Wore the Dress..and I Stayed Home

Done with double stick tape and ribbon! Non-permanant Genius!!!

DIY Rainbow Polka Dot Phone Case from Beauty and the Beard

Love the colorful ombre effect!

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Valentine’s Ideas from Junk in Their Trunk

Tons of fun! Even more ideas than pictured.

Thanks again for a fabulous party this week.

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Valentine Display {Point of View: Love}

January 27, 2012 By Michelle Barneck 6 Comments

As many of you know, I adore Valentine’s decor. I loved my Valentine Display from last year, but wanted to change it a bit to freshen it up for this year. I was excited that our Point of View theme for January was “Love!” It was the perfect chance to work on my new Valentine Display!

But before we get to that, take a look at the other fun Point of View LOVE projects!