Easy Chicken Pockets!

Hey everyone!

Today I wanted to share this little recipe with you.  It really isn't much, but these are sooo yummy.  The

kids and the adults are sure to love these!

Here's what you need: 

1 Can Grands Biscuits

1 Can White Chicken

1 Container Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese

1 Can Jalapenos

1 Cup Shredded Cheese

This is the easiest thing you will make for dinner.  These are great for nights where kids have games, or plays, or dance etc..

These are also great to make at night and pack in school lunches or hubby lunches for the next day!

Start by opening each biscuit up.  If you are using grands they have a lot of flaky layers and are quite easy to separate...  Don't completely separate them in half, only open them up enough to stuff them. :)

Next, fill the biscuits with a small amount of each ingredient.

Close your biscuits up & seal the edges by pinching them tight.

Bake according to package directions on the biscuits.  

 VWALLA!

I know they don't look like much but they are tasty pockets of deliciousness!

Easy, peasy!  The final cost for these was only $9!

$4 DIY Light Fixture!

Hey everyone!

I have really procrastinated about doing some sort of light fixture in my kitchen, but I finally accomplished this task!

The best part is, that it was only $5 for the domes.  (I am super cheap so this works for me!)

Here's what you will need:

Elmers glue   $1

Twine or String    $2

Balloon     $1

Start by pouring 1/2 C of Glue and 1/8 C of water into a styrophom bowl.  Mix the glue mixture.

Blow up a balloon to your desired size.  

Dip your string in the glue and start wrapping the balloon.  Squeeze the excess glue off of the string as you go.  

THIS IS A MESSY TASK! 

Keep wrapping and dipping and unraveling your twine.  When you think your balloon is covered in the right amount of string or twine, set it aside to dry.

I let mine dry overnight.  

Next, pop the balloon.  You should be left with the shell. :)

Next you need to cut a piece of cardboard for the top so it doesnt slide off the lights.

I cut mine from an old cereal box.  Measure your hole at the top of your light fixture.  Make sure the middle circle is smaller than the width of your light socket.  You can cut slits in the inside circle so it slides on.  

Fold your cardbaord circle in half and gently place it inside of your light.

Then just slide them up onto your existing fixture.

You can also place the cardboard up first and then put your string light on.

 If you are wondering about the pendant lights, you can find them here:

                                                                 

I am happy with it!

Old Door=New Table

Have you guys seen the cool stuff made out of old doors?

I am a huge fan of these!  A couple weeks ago, I got an old door off of our local buy/sell/trade site.

After much thinking (and searching pinterest) I decided to go with the coffee table idea.

First I had to cut the door down into 3 pieces.  I did this using a Skil Saw.  1 piece for the top, & 2 for the sides.

Then I used my Kreg K4MS Jig Master System to secure all the pieces together.  

I added some pine to the bottom for support,(Left Picture) and because I like the way it looks. :)
I secured it with my brad nailer, and stained it up!

I painted this several different colors of chalk paint, and just kept sanding until I got the finish I liked.

I added the original hinges back on, but left the handle hardware off.

I love, love, love it!  If you come across an old door, do something with it!  This is just one idea.  

You can teach an old door new tricks!