Autumn Wreath

I have always been fascinated by themed wreaths. Some stores go overboard on the decorations and then go and charge an absurd about for the product. I once was in a craft store and watched a lady pay over $60 I knew I could have made for at most $20.

Shawn and I were out on a "date", which consisted of window shopping at the strip mall, when I stopped by the end of summer sales at Michael's. Mind you this was back in July, I was a tad bit confused why the sale was "end of summer". Quite strange. I usually just pass right by the wreaths because usually when they are on sale you still pay an arm and a leg for it. I was pleasantly surprised when I found a great twig wreath 80% off for less than $8. It was a pretty hideous summer wreath but I was determined to make it beautiful. I had to do a little bit of convincing but Shawn agreed to making the purchase. I was as giddy as can be. When we got home I delicately took off the terrible flowers and ribbon and started to envision the beauty it was going to be. I went to Walmart and picked up some leaves and fall decorations. All in all I spent about $15 on the whole thing.

I think it turned out fabulously! For $15 I made a a fantastic wreath that would have cost me at least $35 at a craft store. It now hangs on my front door and I love looking at it everyday! I cannot wait to see what I can for the winter season!

ENJOY!

Pumpkin Spice

Last night I decided to make Pumpkin Spice! I found the recipe yesterday and knew that it had to be made as soon as possible. Luckily I married an understanding man and we immediately made a list and went grocery shopping! On the list were the few spices that did not sit in my spice rack.  I could not wait to get started when I walked through our apartment door.

Here is the recipe I used:

DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice

Yield: 1/4 cup | Prep Time: 2 minutes | Cook Time: N/A

INGREDIENTS:

4 tbsp. ground cinnamon

2 tbsp. ground ginger

3 tsp. ground allspice

3 tsp. ground cloves

1 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a small bowl whisk all the ingredients together then pour into an airtight container to store.

It was so simple and easy! Now I have a yummy spice in my cabinet that is great for baking, cooking, or making yummy fall coffee! If you have all the ingredients already than this recipe is perfect! If not, all of the ingredients I have seen in a lot of other recipes so they will not go unused! 

ENJOY!