Cabinet Cleaner

The kitchen cabinets in our apartment are disgusting around the handle area. One cabinet was so greasy that it would try to stick shut, you literally had to pull it open to release the greasy mess holding it shut. One Good Thing by Jillee posted a gunk remover so I decided to give it a try. This remover took off the grease and now that cabinet opens without a hitch. Not only is it super easy to make, 1 part oil to 2 parts baking soda (I used a tablespoon to measure), but it really did work. I put it on with a toothbrush, and it was fun to watch it turn black!!

In the nasty picture you can see the shine of the oil and the right side of the right door handle was caked in grime. In the half done picture the right door is done and has a great smooth feeling. FINISHED no longer has a grease shine.

Collages

Collages can be really fun, but making them can be a pain. I found that with Pixlr (I love their stuff) you can create collages in a ton of different layouts.

To get started go to Pixlr's site, then choose express.

When it loads click collage

It will load with a basic layout. To choose a different layout click layout (1) then choose from the list (2).

To add a picture click the plus sign in the middle of the picture area (1), choose the picture (2) and click open.

To edit the picture click on the paintbrush. If you want to change the picture click on the double arrows right next to the paintbrush.

When adjusting the pictures there are tons of options and the only way to really find what is there is to try them all.

 This collage is the same picture just using different effects (1). I  like the effects under default (2) the best.

  

Have fun playing and experimenting with Pixlr express!!

Cartoon Nail Art

Sorry the pictures aren't the best quality.

Sprayway!!

In our apartment we have this really ugly glass table! No matter how you try to clean it there are always a ton of streaks, it is aggravating. Sprayway saved the day!! 

It is simply amazing! As I have used it I have decided that it isn't the greatest when used with a fabric towel of any kind. You get the best results with a paper towel, I use the kind that are in public bathrooms. You need two pieces, one to smear it around and clean off the gunk and the other to remove any excess foam. This is great for glass, mirrors and windows.

 

Old Fashioned Ultra Chewy Brownies

My sister hates boxed brownies but she absolutely loves these ones.

Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 cup butter, melted
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla

6 Tbsp milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, set aside. 

In a separate mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together white sugar, light-brown sugar and melted butter until combine. 

Stir in eggs and vanilla and mix until blended. 

Add in half of the flour mixture and mix just until combine, add in milk and mix just until combine, then add remaining flour mixture and mix just until combine. 

DANG I FORGOT A PICTURE OF THIS STEP!

Pour batter into a greased 9x13 baking dish and spread into an even layer. 

Bake for 40-45 minutes then allow to cool completely. Frost with chocolate frosting and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container. 

NOTE: I used 2 8 x 8's and the cooking time was still 40 minutes.