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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

April 3, 2014 By Meegan 7 Comments

Hello and Happy Thursday!

While visiting our daughter a few weeks ago in Oregon, she made me the most delish Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. They literally are addicting.  They are filled with delectable chocolate and the salty peanut taste that pair perfectly together.  Is your mouth watering yet?

She made 2 batches to share with friends while we watched a hometown St. Patty’s Day parade.  Every single crumb was eaten up.  They are THAT good.  Nummers!   I will happily admit I had a few myself before everyone arrived!

If you like chocolate and peanut butter, I am sure you will like this recipe as much as I do.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Blend until smooth:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1/3 cup peanut butter

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 cup quick cooking oats

Press evenly in a 9×13 pan.

Bake at 350 degrees (f) for 15-25 minutes, depending on your oven.

As soon as you pull the “cookie” it out of the oven, pour a 12 oz bag of chocolate chips over the cookie  (Semi-sweet or milk chocolate)  Spread out evenly and let them melt.

Meanwhile mix with a mixer:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup peanut butter

2-4 Tbls milk

Spread frosting over melted chocolate chips.

Cut into bars and eat them all up!

See the layers of yummy goodness???  The peanut butter cookie at the bottom, then the layer of chocolate chips, and finally the peanut butter frosting…Pure heaven right there.

And who could ever resist chocolate and peanut butter together?  Um, not me!

I hope you try the recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars and let me know what you think.  I don’t think you will be disappointed at all!

I will see you over at the Easter Crafts and Decor Showcase where 20 talented bloggers are each sharing their BEST Easter ideas.  It’s been a week full of  creativity and Easter fun.

THEN tonight at 6:10 pm PT for the Tickled Pink Times Two link party RIGHT HERE.  Busy day and fun times!

Make it a terrific Thursday.

aname3

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Field Trip Friday with Girl in the Garage

April 4, 2014 By Meegan 2 Comments

Yay!!  It’s Field Trip Friday!  It’s one of my fave days of the week.  Today we have the multi-talented Jen from Girl in the Garage.

Take it away Jen…

Hi everyone, I’m Jen from Girl in the Garage and it’s great to be here as Meegan’s guest today! First I’ll tell you a little about myself.

I’ve been married for almost 8 years and we have two little boys who both have April birthdays- they’ll be 4 and 5 years old this month. They keep me very busy playing Legos, reading books, and making various train track configurations. When they’re sleeping (or whenever I can steal a few minutes away) I work on DIY projects and blog about them.

I love to take old, ugly furniture and make it over into something beautiful and cherished. I also make unique home decor and personal accessories. I’d like to share a few of my favorite projects with you today.

DIY T-Shirt into Infinity Scarf: I love this recent scarf I made from an old shirt, and I plan to make more. It was so easy!

Midcentury Makeover with a Surprise: This piece turned out so cool – way better than it was when I got it!

Easter Egg Garland: I made this festive garland for the Easter Showcase that’s been going on all week. It looks so sweet on my hutch that I refurbished a couple years ago.

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Organizer Makeover: I took a dirty organizer meant for the garage and turned into a beautiful French-y storage piece. This has been one of my most popular projects!

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You can see these and more of my projects HERE.

Thanks again to Meegan for having me today!

Jen {aka Girl in the Garage}

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You will love all of Jen’s ideas and creativity.  She is also as sweet as her projects are!  Thanks for being here today, Jen!  I knew everyone would love you.

Thanks for joining us on Field Trip Friday with Girl in the Garage.

Join me again next week for another Field Trip Friday with Christy from Confessions of a Serial DIYer

Christy

Make it a field trip Friday…

aname3

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Field Trip Friday with Christy from Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer

April 11, 2014 By Meegan 7 Comments

Yay!  It’s Field Trip Friday with Christy from Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer!  You will enjoy Christy’s style, taste and creativity.  I am honored that Christy is willing to be a part of Field Trip Friday today.

It’s time for this field trip to begin…
Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer

Hi everyone, my name is Christy and today I am so excited to welcome you to my blog, Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer! As the title suggests, I move from one project to the next to the next. I love to drag home all kinds of treasures from who knows where and give them new life! I love to re-imagine and upcycle just about everything and anything. If I can’t find what I’m looking for, I have no problem building or creating what I need. I also love to share easy-to-follow sewing tutorials.

I started blogging, not only as a way to share my adventures, but also as a means to inspire others to tackle projects they otherwise thought they could never do. Maybe you’ll feel inspired too!

Come along, I’d love to share a few of my favorite projects with you today!

Let’s start with a fun furniture makeover. I found this dining set at a thrift store for $85. Can you see the potential?

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Here’s the after…

French Provincial Dining Table Makeover

Dining Room Table Makeover

Here’s a fun upcycle. I found this old headboard at a yard sale for $5 (the crazy thing is they had two and I only took one. So crazy.):

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Here’s the after…perfect to hang just inside the door to hang your hat and whatnot!

Headboard upcycled into a charming faux sign for holding hats and coats!

What to do with that Old Headboard

Here’s another simple upcycle. I started with a thrift store frame and some old fencing I found on the side of the road:

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…and created something fresh and new, a pretty white-washed tray!

Tray from fence pickets and a thrift store frame

Old Fence Pickets to Pretty Tray

How about a build? I redid my master closet to make it more functional, using every available square inch…without breaking the bank!

Small closet makeover on a budget!

How a Girl Built her Closet

Finally, let’s go outside, I have to share one of my all time favorite projects!

See these ugly granite landscaping stones (actually in this photo, they might be about the best thing ha ha):

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I used them to create a circular patio… believe it or not, this is the same spot on the side of my house as shown above!

Circular Patio from Landscaping Stones

Recycled Granite Block Patio

I hope you enjoyed these projects, I’d love for you to drop by my place to see more anytime!

Thanks so much, Meegan for allowing me to spend some time with your lovely readers!

XO,

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Okay!  How amazingly talented is Christy??  I am always inspired by her talent and ability to take on huge jobs.  

Thanks so much Christy for being here today.

And thanks to all of my faithful readers for visiting Field Trip Friday with Christy from Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer.

Make it a field trip Friday!

aname3

 

 

Garden Patio at The Ranch

April 23, 2014 By Meegan 10 Comments

Happy Wednesday!!  Yay!!  I am home from visiting and helping my mom.  I say, Yay for a couple of reasons.  One, my mom is on her way to a full recovery from her hip replacement.  Two, I drove home safely.  Three, I am home with Hubby! Over the course of 2 months, I have been gone for 30 days, so it is nice to be home.  Four, I get to share one of MY favorite places at my mom’s home.  The Garden Patio at The Ranch.  Yay!

Are you ready to see her talented green thumb and style?  I REALLY think you will like it.

Her home is nestled in the hills.  The Garden Patio at The Ranch is comforting and inviting.

As you walk down from the horse stables toward the house, you are welcomed by the Garden Patio at The Ranch.

Garden Patio at The Ranch

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