Retro Repin #31 and sharing important news you have to read

"We have some important news to share with you this week! Starting next week, Kristina and Millie (2 Crochet Hooks), Leslie (The Crafty Side of Sarcasm), and Julie (Somebody's Dinner) will be stepping down as hostesses, and we will be introducing you to some awesome new hostesses as we re-launch the party and mix things up a bit next week. We've really enjoy partying with you each week, and hope you'll continue linking up your pins with us and get to know a few more blogs. Be sure to bookmark http://www.sustainingthepowers.com Sustaining the Powers or check your email to be able to find the party next week."
Kristina, Millie, Leslie, and Julie you will be truly missed. You four have helped to make this party one of the best parties on the web. I hate to see you all go. Make sure you swing each and one of their sites the next few days and tell them how much they will be missed. 

Enough with all the sappy goodbyes. We are having a party today. So lets get to partying and let's make this the biggest Retro Party we have had. So call, text and email all your friends to swing by and make this party huge. 


*********Please take note, link up your Pinterest link and not your personal website. I wanted to feature 3 different post, but they were linked to a website and not to their Pinterest Link. Unfortunately I was unable to feature any of those 3. ************


Now on to the party!

Do you have some great recipes, decorations, party ideas, fall activities, crafts, or how-tos for us today? We can't wait to see what you share with us down below in the linkup!   


My favorite posts from last week has to go to:

My other favorite for the week goes to:




Way to go! Don't forget to take a feature button!

Nifty Thrifty Family

  
Time to meet your hostesses!! Please consider following on at least one social media!
Stephanie @ Sustaining the Powers: Blog/Pinterest 
Kristina and Millie @ 2 Crochet Hooks: Blog/Pinterest
Becka @ Probably Crafting: Blog/Pinterest
Felicia @ Nifty Thrifty Family: Blog/Pinterest
Leslie @ Crafty Side of Sarcasm: Blog/Pinterest
Julie V. @ Sombody's Dinner: Blog/Pinterest

Follow our Retro Re-pin Board on Pinterest!

 

Follow TwoCrochet Hooks's board Retro Repin Party on Pinterest.

*~* Are you all ready to party?!? ~

 
Retro-Re-pin-Party-Rules
 
Note: By linking up to this party, you give the hostesses permission to share your posts and an image via social media or as a feature with links back to the original source. If you have entered an email address into the link up too, an email will be sent when the party goes live. Your email will not be used in any other way.
  Please help us spread the word about this party. Invite your friends and come back next week! Take a button!   
Nifty Thrifty Family

Snickerdoodle Sunday #69 featuring a stylish redo

I am so done with the snow.  I got to see the kids play in the snow, got some great pictures and now it can leave. The fridged temputers can also go with it. I am dreaming of a warm sandy beach. Want to dream with me? Enough about my dreams, it is time to sit back enjoy some cookies, mingle and make new friends. 

Now on to the party. 

Snickerdoodle SundayIf you are new to the party and would like a cookie, here's one for you!

Grab the code below to show off you party at the Snickerdoodle Sunday.







Cookies and snacks provided by your fab hostesses!


Snickerdoodle Sunday Hostesses
Each hostess will be showcasing her favorite post(s), so remember to pop over to see if you were featured! That's 5 chances to be featured each week! We will share all features on social media!
Kristina & Millie @ 2 Crochet Hooks G+/Pin/Tweet/FB


My favorite post from last week is (drum roll):

Stylish Revamp for their kitchen remodel. If you look hard enough you will see hidden Elf of the Shelf. The pictures of the kitchen remodel is the beautiful. 







Congrats!!! Here is your super special cookie!
Don't forget to grab your special featured button and display it proudly.
Snickerdoodle Sunday

**Please DO NOT link and run…Yes we mean YOU….please visit, comment and pin on a few of the blogs that are sharing here today. Visit at least as many posts as you linked up! This is a great way to get people to visit you and everyone’s blogs will benefit!
  • Remember to Follow Your hostesses- 2 Crochet Hooks, Nifty Thrifty Family, Meatloaf and Melodrama, Sadie Seasongoods and Balm To My Soul
  • Take a second to comment below - it's the nice thing to do!
  • Link to your post and not to your blog home page
  • Linkback on your post ( optional, but always appreciated)
  • No adult content blogs, Family Friendly posts – old or new
  • Please no more than 3 links to your blog
  • No links directly to your shops or websites selling things/services please! Reviews w/affiliate links are ok!
  • Yes you can link giveaways & link parties (add them to our Party page!)
  • Share the hop via your social media pretty please!
  • Adding your link to this blog hop gives the hostesses permission to share your posts and pictures via social media and as features on Snickerdoodle Sunday. All features will be pinned to our Pinterest boards and will be linked back to the original source.

Melt in your mouth T-Bone steaks for Valentines Day


Valentines Day at our house was filled with love. I have came to the conclusion that my husband and I will not get a romantic Valentines Day dinner for the next 10 years or more. But that is okay. I would rather have a romantic dinner for four than just dinner for two. Valentines day is about being with the ones you love, not just one that you love. So this past Valentines Day I sat the table for four. 
Our menu consisted of T-Bone Steak, Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Mac-N- Cheese (not the box kind), Heart Shaped Bread and for dessert Heart Shaped Jello.                         The homemade menus were a big hit with my family. I think it made the perfect touch to our dinner.



I was so excited on how the T-bones turned out. If you followed along this past summer on my grilling adventures, you would remember that I am trying my best to become a great cook on the grill. I researched and researched on how to grill the perfect T-Bone Steak. After spending days and days on Pinterest and the web, reading up on how to fix the perfect steaks, I decided to try my luck this Valentines Day. I marinated the T-bones in Allegros Game Tame, Geek Seasoning, Pepper and Salt. I made sure that there was plenty of salt on both sides of the steak while they marinated. I read somewhere that the salt helps break down the fat and it gives it a great taste. From what I read, the best way to get that restaurant quality steak, is to pan fry then bake. Doing it that way will make your house smell. I wanted to use our grill, granted that it was freezing outside, I wanted to conquer this steak on the grill. Did you know you can use your cast iron pan on the grill? Why yes you can. 
To start cooking these melt in your mouth steaks, you need to pre heat your grill, you want your grill hot, hot. I have a 5 knob gas grill. I only turned on 3 of those knobs and I placed them on high. As you are starting up your grill grease your cast iron skillet and place it on the rack of the grill. You want your cast iron to warm up gradually. If you don't let it warm up gradually you run the risk of the cast iron cracking. When it is time for the steaks to go on, you first want to sear each side of the steak. Before you put the steak on make sure there is a good coating of pepper on each side. Not to much, enough for your liking. When you are ready to place that bad boy on the grill place it in the cast iron. It will sizzle the moment you lay it on the cast iron. I let each side sizzle for about a minute, to a minute and a half. Once each side had a good brown coating I grabbed my oven mitt and moved the cast iron pan (with steak still in it) to the side of the grill away from the burner that is on. I left only two of my knobs on and I left them on high. When doing T-Bones you want to place the filet on the side totally away from the heat, leave the strip sirloin toward the heat. You will let you steak cook until it is to your liking, flipping it so often, but always leave the filet away from the heat. 
This was the best steak I have ever made. The filet side would melt in your mouth. My mouth is watering so much I think I want to make it again for supper tonight.

After eating this delicious steak dinner I broke out the Jello that had cool whip on it. When I was making it, I hoped that it was going to look more like a heart shape, but it did not. I placed the jello in the glasses, and then I tipped them in fridge to chill. Then I added cool whip to the glass. The kids loved the jello. Even if it did not look so much like a heart. 




After we ate we gave our Valentines their gifts. The roses looked 10 times better the next day.

Hope you all had a wonderful Valentines Day just like we did. Good Luck on making that melt in your mouth steak.








Retro Repin #30


Today's features makes me think of warm sunny beaches with the sun shining bright with the ocean crashing on the shore and the sand in my feet. Are you dreaming of warm sunny days? I was dreaming of snow, just so I can see my daughter and son playing in the snow and getting to wear their snow suits. Check out my Instagram page to see their cute pictures. While you are there don't be share hit the follow button.

*********Please take note, link up your Pinterest link and not your personal website. I wanted to feature 3 different post, but they were linked to a website and not to their Pinterest Link. Unfortunately I was unable to feature any of those 3. ************


Now on to the party!

Do you have some great recipes, decorations, party ideas, fall activities, crafts, or how-tos for us today? We can't wait to see what you share with us down below in the linkup!   


My favorite posts from last week has to go to:

Across the Boulevard  for this awesome wreath.




My other favorite for the week goes to:


Way to go! Don't forget to take a feature button!

Nifty Thrifty Family

  
Time to meet your hostesses!! Please consider following on at least one social media!
Stephanie @ Sustaining the Powers: Blog/Pinterest 
Kristina and Millie @ 2 Crochet Hooks: Blog/Pinterest
Becka @ Probably Crafting: Blog/Pinterest
Felicia @ Nifty Thrifty Family: Blog/Pinterest
Leslie @ Crafty Side of Sarcasm: Blog/Pinterest
Julie V. @ Sombody's Dinner: Blog/Pinterest

Follow our Retro Re-pin Board on Pinterest!

 

Follow TwoCrochet Hooks's board Retro Repin Party on Pinterest.

*~* Are you all ready to party?!? ~

 
Retro-Re-pin-Party-Rules
 
Note: By linking up to this party, you give the hostesses permission to share your posts and an image via social media or as a feature with links back to the original source. If you have entered an email address into the link up too, an email will be sent when the party goes live. Your email will not be used in any other way.
  Please help us spread the word about this party. Invite your friends and come back next week! Take a button!   
Nifty Thrifty Family

Valentines Weekend Edition of Snickerdoodle Sunday #68

Happy Valentines Day!!! I hope you are being showered with love today. Today we are doing Valentine cards for Daddy and prepping for a romantic family dinner tonight. I have T-Bone steaks marinating in my favorite marinate Allegro Game Tame, pepper and salt. I also bought some shrimp, potatoes and for the kids mac and cheese (not the box kind). What are you doing for Valentines day? I woke up to a dozen of red roses on the kitchen table this morning. I am very blessed. 
Today's feature is an item that I have been trying to perfect for a while now. The last batch that I made I thought I got the decoration down. Now I have to find the right recipe to hold up. I will have to show you my latest Pinterest flop.

Now on to the party. 

Snickerdoodle SundayIf you are new to the party and would like a cookie, here's one for you!

Grab the code below to show off you party at the Snickerdoodle Sunday.







Cookies and snacks provided by your fab hostesses!


Snickerdoodle Sunday Hostesses
Each hostess will be showcasing her favorite post(s), so remember to pop over to see if you were featured! That's 5 chances to be featured each week! We will share all features on social media!
Kristina & Millie @ 2 Crochet Hooks G+/Pin/Tweet/FB


My favorite post from last week is (drum roll):


Berry Heart Cookies from the Cookie Puzzle.






Congrats!!! Here is your super special cookie!
Don't forget to grab your special featured button and display it proudly.
Snickerdoodle Sunday

**Please DO NOT link and run…Yes we mean YOU….please visit, comment and pin on a few of the blogs that are sharing here today. Visit at least as many posts as you linked up! This is a great way to get people to visit you and everyone’s blogs will benefit!
  • Remember to Follow Your hostesses- 2 Crochet Hooks, Nifty Thrifty Family, Meatloaf and Melodrama, Sadie Seasongoods and Balm To My Soul
  • Take a second to comment below - it's the nice thing to do!
  • Link to your post and not to your blog home page
  • Linkback on your post ( optional, but always appreciated)
  • No adult content blogs, Family Friendly posts – old or new
  • Please no more than 3 links to your blog
  • No links directly to your shops or websites selling things/services please! Reviews w/affiliate links are ok!
  • Yes you can link giveaways & link parties (add them to our Party page!)
  • Share the hop via your social media pretty please!
  • Adding your link to this blog hop gives the hostesses permission to share your posts and pictures via social media and as features on Snickerdoodle Sunday. All features will be pinned to our Pinterest boards and will be linked back to the original source.

Retro Repin #29

It's that time again when you can get your Pinterest Pins dusted off and active again. This week I have featured a scrumptious cookie recipe and a slow cooker recipe. I have you covered for the Valentines dinner and desert. Don't forget about your sweetheart this Saturday.

*********Please take note, link up your Pinterest link and not your personal website. I wanted to feature 3 different post, but they were linked to a website and not to their Pinterest Link. Unfortunately I was unable to feature any of those 3. ************


Now on to the party!

Do you have some great recipes, decorations, party ideas, fall activities, crafts, or how-tos for us today? We can't wait to see what you share with us down below in the linkup!   


My favorite posts from last week has to go to:





My other favorite for the week goes to:






  
Way to go! Don't forget to take a feature button!

Nifty Thrifty Family

  
Time to meet your hostesses!! Please consider following on at least one social media!
Stephanie @ Sustaining the Powers: Blog/Pinterest 
Kristina and Millie @ 2 Crochet Hooks: Blog/Pinterest
Becka @ Probably Crafting: Blog/Pinterest
Felicia @ Nifty Thrifty Family: Blog/Pinterest
Leslie @ Crafty Side of Sarcasm: Blog/Pinterest
Julie V. @ Sombody's Dinner: Blog/Pinterest

Follow our Retro Re-pin Board on Pinterest!

 

Follow TwoCrochet Hooks's board Retro Repin Party on Pinterest.

*~* Are you all ready to party?!? ~

 
Retro-Re-pin-Party-Rules
 
Note: By linking up to this party, you give the hostesses permission to share your posts and an image via social media or as a feature with links back to the original source. If you have entered an email address into the link up too, an email will be sent when the party goes live. Your email will not be used in any other way.
  Please help us spread the word about this party. Invite your friends and come back next week! Take a button!   
Nifty Thrifty Family

Rock the Lunch Box

We are two months into the New Year. How is your New Year's Resolutions coming? I really did not make any resolutions this year. I do have goals set and as a family we are striving to meet those goals. There is two things that I need to be better at. The better I am at them the more closer I am at meeting our family goals. First thing is I need to start eating better, I need to out the bad food for organic and healthier food options. The second item is I need to start packing our lunches for school and work. 
What better time of the year to get chosen for a VoxBox called Rock The Lunch Box from Influester. Inside my VoxBox was 5 coupons with the word FREE on them. The coupons were for Annie's Crackers, Honest Kids Juice, Rudis Bakery Bread, Applegate Half Time, and for Annie's Frozen Snacks.
My favorite was the Honest Organic Juice. We tried the grape. My kids love it. At first I thought it was watered down, but it was reality it was just because all of the harmful ingredients that is in other juices are not in this juice. Thats what I like about this drink. My kids would rather drink this instead of the other leading juices on the market.
Out of all the products I did not find any product that I would not buy again. I really liked how everything tasted. Everything was easy to find at my local grocery store. I will differently be buying these products over other products in the store. 
Please note I received these products complimentary for testing purposes only from Influenster. My opinion has not been altered due to the products being tested. My honest truth has been given and as a mother of two who is wanting to change our eating lifestyle I honestly will say these products are mother and kid approved. 
Have you tried any of these products? I would love to hear your thoughts.

Snickerdoodle Sunday #67

The weather is teasing us today. The sun is shining, the tempeture is 55. I want Spring to hurry up and get here. I have already tarted thinking about Eater. Have you started thinking about Easter and Spring? I bet you will now. You can thank me later.


Now on to the party. 

Snickerdoodle SundayIf you are new to the party and would like a cookie, here's one for you!

Grab the code below to show off you party at the Snickerdoodle Sunday.







Cookies and snacks provided by your fab hostesses!


Snickerdoodle Sunday Hostesses
Each hostess will be showcasing her favorite post(s), so remember to pop over to see if you were featured! That's 5 chances to be featured each week! We will share all features on social media!
Kristina & Millie @ 2 Crochet Hooks G+/Pin/Tweet/FB


My favorite post from last week is (drum roll):

Slower Cooker Beef Stew from So Much To Make




Congrats!!! Here is your super special cookie!
Don't forget to grab your special featured button and display it proudly.
Snickerdoodle Sunday

**Please DO NOT link and run…Yes we mean YOU….please visit, comment and pin on a few of the blogs that are sharing here today. Visit at least as many posts as you linked up! This is a great way to get people to visit you and everyone’s blogs will benefit!
  • Remember to Follow Your hostesses- 2 Crochet Hooks, Nifty Thrifty Family, Meatloaf and Melodrama, Sadie Seasongoods and Balm To My Soul
  • Take a second to comment below - it's the nice thing to do!
  • Link to your post and not to your blog home page
  • Linkback on your post ( optional, but always appreciated)
  • No adult content blogs, Family Friendly posts – old or new
  • Please no more than 3 links to your blog
  • No links directly to your shops or websites selling things/services please! Reviews w/affiliate links are ok!
  • Yes you can link giveaways & link parties (add them to our Party page!)
  • Share the hop via your social media pretty please!
  • Adding your link to this blog hop gives the hostesses permission to share your posts and pictures via social media and as features on Snickerdoodle Sunday. All features will be pinned to our Pinterest boards and will be linked back to the original source.

Retro Repin #28

It is time to get our Pinterest Pins popping. Did you share your Pinterest pins last week? I had a very hard time choosing two favorite Pinterest pins this weeks. I can't wait to see what this week brings.

*********Please take note, link up your Pinterest link and not your personal website. I wanted to feature 3 different post, but they were linked to a website and not to their Pinterest Link. Unfortunately I was unable to feature any of those 3. ************


Now on to the party!

Do you have some great recipes, decorations, party ideas, fall activities, crafts, or how-tos for us today? We can't wait to see what you share with us down below in the linkup!   


My favorite posts from last week has to go to:


My other favorite for the week goes to:

  
Way to go! Don't forget to take a feature button!

Nifty Thrifty Family

  
Time to meet your hostesses!! Please consider following on at least one social media!
Stephanie @ Sustaining the Powers: Blog/Pinterest Kristina and Millie @ 2 Crochet Hooks: Blog/Pinterest
Dee @ Meatloaf and Melodrama: Blog/Pinterest
Becka @ Probably Crafting: Blog/Pinterest
Felicia @ Nifty Thrifty Family: Blog/Pinterest
Leslie @ Crafty Side of Sarcasm: Blog/Pinterest
Julie V. @ Sombody's Dinner: Blog/Pinterest
Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations: Blog/Pinterest

Follow our Retro Re-pin Board on Pinterest!

 

Follow TwoCrochet Hooks's board Retro Repin Party on Pinterest.

*~* Are you all ready to party?!? ~

 
Retro-Re-pin-Party-Rules
 
Note: By linking up to this party, you give the hostesses permission to share your posts and an image via social media or as a feature with links back to the original source. If you have entered an email address into the link up too, an email will be sent when the party goes live. Your email will not be used in any other way.
  Please help us spread the word about this party. Invite your friends and come back next week! Take a button!   
Nifty Thrifty Family