Getting Rid of Sunburn

Since I was at the beach this summer, I was ready to try this.  It's not like I tried to sunburn, but I just knew it would happen.

First I had to find black tea while on vacation.  Of course that means going to the grocery store.  Basically you put 3 bags of black tea in hot water and let it cool down enough to put the tea on your burn.

Website

http://www.instructables.com/id/The-single-most-effective-way-to-get-rid-of-a-sunb/?ALLSTEPS

Results

This didn't work for me.  Applying lotion with aloe is what worked.  I was hopeful for this one because I hate that it takes days to recover.  Well it seems as if that's just how it has to be.  There doesn't seem to be a shortcut.

I didn't want to take a picture of my burnt back so I'm using the picture posted on the website.

Packing Toiletries

I was just recently on vacation and took the opportunity to try some pins that I have.  This one suggests putting plastic wrap underneath the lids of toiletries to keep them from spilling.

Website

http://selectstudyabroad.com/2012/01/top-ten-tips-for-packing-luggage

I do think this worked because I didn't have any issues except for the one medication my daughter has that I didn't wrap.  That's because my husband packed it and didn't realize I was making a science project out of our trip.  I suggest doing this when you have to pack liquids!

Empire Waisted Skirt

I love making skirts since I bought a sewing machine.  I pin a lot that pop up on pinterest and when I get to it, I make them.  I guess I will have lots of skirts to wear to work.

Website

http://www.tripoverjoy.com/2010/07/diy-elastic-empire-waisted-dress.html

She actually makes a dress but I like to switch skirts out with other shirts instead of it being attached and I can only wear it that way.

Pictures 

(Warning: I'm looking frumpy because I'm not a model and not trying to be)

And now with the skirt pulled down to my actually waist

I know I look horrible in these pictures, but I really do love the skirt.  In person, it looks much better!  Start sewing!

Gathered T-Shirt

There's this picture for the pin that is a T-Shirt that's gathered on the one side and it's cute.

 So this leads you to believe this is a shirt that she made, but she bought it.  She tried to mimic it and I don't think it worked out so well.

From her directions, it seems difficult and I don't think that it looks like the original.

Website
http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2012/01/side-gathered-shirt-tutorial-mens-shirt.html

Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Roasted Brussel Sprouts

I love tortellini, so when I saw this recipe, I knew it was a score.  As weird as that sounds because the recipe calls for orecchiette pasta but it does have in parenthesis any pasta.  I did however make some other changes.  I like brussel sprouts but my family doesn't, so I substituted with broccoli.  I also just notice as I typed the title that it says chicken sausage which we eat pork sausage.  I guess I kind of made a whole other dish now that I write about everything that I changed.  WHOOPS!

This was a great dish!  I've actually made it several times because we all like it so much.  So whether you switch it up or keep it the same, give it a try!

Sorry I'm not going to post the directions here because it's detailed.  But here's a picture!

Website

http://gimmesomeoven.com/pesto-pasta-with-chicken-sausage-roasted-brussels-sprouts/

The Best Steak Marinade???

I'm really picky when it comes to steak.  It has to taste a certain way and definitely be medium rare.  I don't cook steak that much because I have trouble getting the right combination of flavor that I need in order to be worth cooking.  I figured what they hey, might as well try something else.

Website

http://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2012/03/steak-marinade-recipe/

Directions

What You Need

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 Teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 Teaspoon of pepper

What To Do

Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. I find this amount is good for 2 – 3 steaks depending on size.

Place marinade and steaks into a freezer bag and marinade ( overnight) or at least 30 minutes.

Throw away marinade after use. Cook steaks how you desire.

Enjoy  

Man that looks like a delicious marinade.  What would make me think this would taste good.  Aha!  It was so delicious.  It's the only marinade that I use now.  I eat twice as much steak in a sitting than what I used to.  I don't have a picture of my steak but I will use her's to appetize you!

Cleaning Rust Off Knives

I was starting to think it was time for new knives since ours had rust on them.  I'm assuming that's not the most healthy or sanitary thing to cut with.

All I have to do is soak them in lemon juice???

Website

http://sweetcourts16.blogspot.com/2012/06/lemon-juice-knives.html

Pictures

BEFORE

The knives soaking on the left

The finished product on the right (pretty darn clean)

Problem:

I had them soak for about eight hours because I wasn't seeing anything happen.  Then my husband says wow that really did work.  I thought he was nuts because I just looked at them and they had rust all over them.  He said you need to take them out of the juice and wipe them off.  That would have been good to know before they soaked for eight hours and me ready to call this one a dud.  So I'm not sure how long it takes, but go ahead and derustify those knives!