Breakfast For Dinner

I normally never eat breakfast. In fact, it's like pulling teeth to get me to, so I usually just sip a protein shake or have a smoothie instead.

Last night I was craving breakfast foods, and decided to start my hunt for what to make.

I was browsing Heather's blog and found Pumpkin Pancakes. I had some left over pumpkin and decided to give it a go!



They turned out so yummy! not too sweet at all, and just enough flavor.

We also made some scrambled eggs and very crunchy bacon.





Pumpkin Pancakes
Source (Heather Drive)

Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. ground allspice
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp. vinegar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, eggs, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.

2. In a separate, larger bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.

3. Add pumpkin/milk mixture into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.

4. Heat a lightly oiled (I use nonstick spray) griddle or skillet over medium high heat. Pour or scoop batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.


We had quite a few left over so we let the dog have some put them in a zip lock and stuck them in the freezer. I think we should be able to pop them in the toaster next time we're craving pancakes.

A New Addition

Let me just start out by saying I totally need to spend time taking photos of our house. I love looking at other peoples homes and decor, but never share much of my own. Well I'm going to start! Especially now that I have a lot more decor and home improving going on.

I love my couch. I mean not just *love* my couch but Really LOVE my couch.

There is kind of a funny story behind it too. 2 years ago we had moved into our new house in Sacramento sometime the first week in August. Our peak season of our business begins August 15th, so while we had a few basics, we didn't have the big stuff ie; couches, chairs, TVs etc. We didn't even have time to look for anything either, and decided we could make due until after our Halloween season.

Well November 10th hits, we're wrapping everything up with the business and start getting phone calls from family asking if we're hosting Thanksgiving. Since I'm the *chef* of the family, it was only logical that we did.

After everything is said and done we have a guest list of 18 and not one single piece of furniture. I of course go into panic mode and we start our shopping process. I knew the exact couch I wanted, but they ranged somewhere around $4000. There was no way in hell I'd pay that for a sofa, especially if I wasn't living in my dream home.

Store after store we hunted and found nothing. A week into our search we saw an ad that looked promising and was in our budget, so we went and looked and we loved it. It was a down couch, red in color and was the exact size we were looking for. I think they we're asking $850 for it. We had the sales men start getting our bill ready so we could buy the couch. after waiting an hour for the guy to come back, they said the sale had ended and the couch would now be $1200 and there would be a 4 week delivery date since they didn't have them in stock. WTF? First of all, we had the flier that stated the sale ended the following day and second of all, they said all items were in stock. Obviously it was gimmick. And we left, very, very disappointed.


We knew we weren't going to find something in time for Thanksgiving, so we just figured we'd get by with tables and chairs and everyone would have to deal.

We went that night to Sam's Club ( walmart's version of Costco)to start our food shopping and noticed they had a furniture section. They only had a few pieces but one of them was this couch. It was a down couch, that was tan in color, perfect size and $ 599.99 clearance. I started yelling for C to come over and sit, and we both knew it was the one. Now here's the even better news. They had a full matching set. The couch, a chase lounge and a chair with ottoman. For $699.00 we could get the chair and ottoman. So in the sale sign it said 3 pieces which naturally would have been couch, chair and ottoman. But no, the manager said it was chase, couch & chair ( he had no clue the chair included the ottoman). So we got all 4 pieces for $699.99 and we ran out the door as fast as we could with our new beloved furniture.


To this day everybody who sits on our couch loves it. It's so comfy and has washable seat cushions!


The only thing I hated about the sofa were the ugly pillows. No big deal. Although I didn't change them for almost 2 years, I've been on the prowl looking for the perfect pillow covers.

Cue Target ( otherwise known as my mecca)They have a new section of throw pillow covers. I found two that I loved, brought them home and switched those old ugly ones out!





They really brighten up the couch and the space. it was such an easy and cheap fix I can't believe I didn't do it sooner!


My next project are window treatments. I've bought half the stuff but I'm still looking for one more item. I should hopefully have it finished by the weekend.


Phew! This post got a lot longer then anticipated.

A Sweet Treat

I've been Tagged by Heather over at Heather Drive Thanks Heather! Everyone needs some sweet reminders once in awhile so here goes nothing.


The Rules:
- List 10 things that make you happy
- Tag 10 other bloggers and link back to the person who tagged you

My List:
1. Date Nights. I love dressing up and spending time with C

2. A Clean House. It makes me so happy to have no dust, no dishes and vacuumed floors

3. My puppy dog

4. Traveling. I can't get enough. New sights, new food, new people. It's amazing

5. My Camera. It goes where I go. I love learning new tricks and taking photos of things that other people can't see.

6. Stocked Fridge. While grocery shopping isn't my favorite thing, I love when we have yummy goodies to cook or eat waiting for us in the fridge

7. Snow Storms. I wish we had more of them around here, but the ones I've been part of are awesome!

8. New Sheets. I seriously sleep better one brand new sheets or even freshly washed and dried sheets. I hate when my sheets become wrinkled and slept in.

9. Hair Appointments. Nothing makes me feel better or more beautiful then just having my hair highlighted and cut.

10. Fall. It's seriously my favorite time of year. I love the smell, the weather, the decor and the yummy goodies. I could seriously live in Fall all year long.


Now I tag the following:

1)Kristal at Good Food Good Friends Good Life

2)Alyssa at My Husbands Watching TV

3)Holly at Life In The Fun Lane

4)Bethany at Somethin' To Talk About

5)Lisa at High Heels and Sweatshirts

6)Kirsten at Newlyweds Next Door

7) Meredith at La Buena Vida

8)Leah at Marital-Bless

9)Jenn at Living Life

10)Chelsea at Room To Inspire


Have fun ladies. I can't wait to see your 10 favorite things!