Got protein?

We have been eating a lot more protein in our house lately so Ive been doing a lot more prep work in the kitchen.  Ive been told that making sure you get enough protein (no longer than 3 hrs apart) really kicks your metabolism into high gear. Who doesn't want that!

Check out this pin! http://pinterest.com/brownr/cooking/#

It works!!! Ive been cooking in large batches lately and it was such a time saver throwing the warm chicken in the kitchen aid mixer.

I said large batches! I find myself really enjoying different foods that I didnt really care for a few years ago. Hard boiled eggs are an awesome, super fast, good source of protein and yummy too. No worries, its the 'good' cholesterol. I did struggle with the peeling process, I could peel quick but they didn't look so perfect. I tried just about everything except using old eggs. I added a little salt and vinegar in the cooking process as well as running them under cold water and dropping them in an ice bath. Hopefully practice makes perfect.

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_perfect_hard_boiled_eggs/

Oh pinterest!

Okay so it's been awhile and I 100% blame pinterest. I originally wanted to blog to keep my recipes and fun ideas organized so I could go back to them if I wanted. Hence, pinterest. A glorious pin board to do exactly that. Not to mention the exploring, creativity, and decision making wonders it entails.

Well now that Lee and I have relocated I have some extra time on my hands. I thought it might be fun to share all of the things I find on pinterest that I actually attempt to do. Not to mention some projects I've done and some great nutrition/recipes I don't want to forget.

I'll start with that pin everyone has seen with the plastic baggy on your shower head. Since we just moved into a new place I figured I should give it a go.

-1/3 cup baking soda
-1 cup white vinegar
-1 plastic bag
- they said twisty tie but I used a rubberband

I will say watching the baking soda mix with the vinegar was fun, I did mine slowly over the sink. However, I'm not sure if it made any difference with my shower head. Maybe it wasn't dirty enough because the flow already seemed fine, I just wanted to try for fun.
http://pinterest.com/brownr/cleaning-tips/


Something else I have tried and well still perfecting is the sock bun technique for curly/wavy hair. What can I say, I never do my hair and if I'm going out I still only spend five minutes or so. Don't get me wrong I still try and look cute, I just find the quickest way to do so.

This is supposed to be a no heat method and something you should sleep in. I had the most trouble rolling my hair up in the sock.
http://aspottedpony.com/for-moms/how-to-use-a-sock-to-get-beautiful-curly-hair-without-heat/1517/


I think next time I'm going to try this no heat method instead
http://thepapermama.com/2011/07/hair-tutorial-no-heat-curl-html.html