thought twenty: mug makeover

This is a quick thought because it's totally time for me to be in bed saying hello to my pillow.

Get this. You can take a cheap mug from the store (mine was 65p). Create a masterpiece with permanent marker. Place your creation in a preheated oven at 180C for 30mins and hey presto! Magic mug washable, drinkable and everything!

Check out the ones I made with my little brother.

Tim's mug on a mug.

Just using a Sharpie.

Baked to perfection.

thought seven: non-fat chips

So, I finally got up from the computer and gave one of my pinterest "must try this" things a go!

Microwave Non-Fat Chips

Take some potatoes (peeled or not, doesn't matter)

Thinly slice them, careful to make all the slices the same.

Line your microwave plate with baking paper.

Then place the slices of potato on the plate but not overlapping them.

Add salt or seasoning of your choice (I added some paprika to the slices on the right)

Place in the microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until brown spots appear.

Let them sit for 1 minute.

Then microwave until brown and crispy.

Enjoy! 

My husband couldn't believe these didn't have any fat because they tasted just like regular chips!

I also tried Salt and Vinegar flavour. 

Just dip the slices in a bowl of vinegar and cook as normal!

Credit for this goes to fatfreevegan.com

thought five: Pinterest

So, I've discovered Pinterest. Pinterest lets you organise and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes. 


I found it and instantly fell in love with it. I love scanning the web for new recipes, new places to visit or crafty diy projects to try. But this is my problem. A friend was saying to me that the problem with Pinterest is that you feel creative but really all you're doing is sitting and staring at a computer screen. I totally and wholeheartedly agree with her. 


So, to break this, I've decided that once a month I am going to bake something. create something. paint something. To help me, I will post my progress on here, that way I will actually do it, not just think about it! 


But what first? 

Cake Pops? 

Pretzel rolls?

Microwavable "no-fat" chips?

Or something crafty?

Magnet board?

Prayer board? (similar idea really, just bigger)

Scarf? (I'm going to have to borrow a sewing machine for this one!)

Ok. So I have no idea which one to tackle first? I'd love to try these out and I will make one happen in March! Let me know which one you think I should try first!