{Weekly Pin - Wine Cork Reindeer}

This craft is one that I must try for Christmas. Could you imagine making a whole herd of these and place them all over your house? I must do it! I will let you know how it turns out!

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - Dollar Store Pantry}

I saw this picture and I just can't believe that all of these items came from the dollar store. Please point me in the direction of that dollar store. It is such a nice and clean pantry, and well organized at that.

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - Coffee Cup to Tissue Cup}

I saw this idea and I instantly loved it. It is a great way to have tissues with you that fit right into your cup holder.

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - Laundry Basket Organization}

I love the idea of this laundry basket organization. I think that it would help to make any laundry room a little bit more clean. You could use it for more than laundry though. Maybe putting kid's toys in?

TTFN - Kayla

{MIA}

So, I realize that I have been a little MIA lately. I have not really been posting much besides my weekly pins, but I plan on getting back on track and blogging regularly again.

I kind of lost track of posting during finals, and then I had a big event at work (called Environmental Awareness Days). I plan on making a post about this event sometime soon.

Basically, I just wanted to let you know I am still here, and I will be back to posting regularly soon.

TTFN - Kayla

P.S. How was your Memorial Day Weekend?

{Weekly Pin - Salad in a Jar}

I just love the idea of these salads in a jar. I plan on making them for me to bring to work this summer. I find that it is much easier for me to pack my lunch the night before that way when I run late (which I always am), I can just grab and go.

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - John Deere Cake}

I saw this a while ago on Pinterest and automatically thought about a certain someone in my life :). I am pretty sure that this is something that he would love.

I'm also pretty sure that I would be able to make this, I think I will try.

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - Barn Door}

I love, love, love the look of this barn door bedroom door. It has such a chic country look to it. The clean lines and the roller track just add the right amount of character.

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - Baby Food Jar Organizer}

I love the idea of this baby food jar organizer. It is just the right size to hold all of your small items that need organizing. I guess I just love anything that helps me to become more organized. Now, to find me a whole bunch of baby food jars, hmmmm.

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - File Organization}

I saw this and it made me think that it would be a great way to organize all of my school files. I currently have a hope chest that this would work great for.

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - Box of Cupcakes}

Look at this wonderful box of cupcake decorating. I love all of the different cupcakes lines and the sprinkles. I guess I just love it because it has to do with cupcakes (if you didn't already know, I am a cupcake-aholic). I think I will have to make my self a kit like this, only 5x bigger :)

What do you think? Is there anything that you are a XXX-aholic for?

TTFN - Kayla

{Wish List - a Dog}

Currently on my wish list is a dog. Unfortunately between living in an apartment and just not having the time to take care of a puppy right now, it is just going to have to wait.

However, I do have a breed of dog in mind, which may I say is not Clayton's favorite idea. I would really really like a Yorkie. I just think that they are absolutely darling.

Do you want a dog? If so, what is your wish list of a dog?

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - Mason Jar Storage}

As I have already told you all I am on an organization kick, but I haven't told you that I am also on a mason jar kick. I love mason jars, they have this look to them and they can be used for absolutely everything.

Click here for the link.

How do you feel about the mason jars? Do you like? What's your favorite pin this week?

TTFN - Kayla

{Earth Day 2012}

Hey everybody! I just wanted to tell you all to come see me with the Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District at Lewiston's 7th Annual Earth Day Event.

The event will be held on Thursday April 19, 2012 between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and will be held in beautiful downtown Lewiston.

Hope to see you all there!

TTFN - Kayla

{New Banner}

Check out my new blog banner! What do you think of it? Do any of you have any suggestions to for it?

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - Antique Kitchen Door}

I love the look of this door for a kitchen pantry. It just adds the right amount of charm to a kitchen. What do you think?

Click here for the link

What's your favorite pin this week?

TTFN - Kayla

{Bucket List - A List in Progress}

I have decided that I need to start my own bucket list. I have also decided that why not blog it all down here. When I think of a few new things to add I can, simply, add to the list.

What are some of the things on your bucket list?

{The 10 Week Adventure}

Every year around Mid-January an epic 10 week adventure begins. Can anyone guess what adventure this is? I'll give you a hint, check out the picture below.

If you guessed trapshooting then you are 100% correct.

{Onesie Cupcakes}

I made these adorable onesie cupcakes for a baby shower I went to the last weekend. They were actually pretty simple to make, and turned out absolutely cute!

{Weekly Pin - Simple Counter Storage}

I have been on an organization kick lately and wanted to show you all this great way to organize your dry foods like cereal, pasta, oatmeal, ect.

click here for the link

What are your favorite pins this week?

TTFN - Kayla

{Coeur'd Alene Resort}

This weekend the family and I went for a weekend of fun and relaxation in Spokane and Coeur'd Alene. The first night we stayed the night at Oxford Suites in the Spokane Valley and had a delicious dinner right there in the hotel. The second night we planned to stay at the Coeur'd Alene Resort, but when we go to the resort we had a great surprise. 

They upgraded us to their Lake View rooms for free! The rooms were great and the view was amazing. Unfortunately this we Sunday afternoon and I could not stay the night due to school being in the morning. 

I thought I would share a few pictures that I snapped before I had to leave. 

Half of our room with the lake in the background. 

{Weekly Pin - Chalkboard Pantry}

I love this idea. Maybe it's just because I love chalkboards, but I think that it would help to have somewhere to write down what you are low on as soon as you find it.

What's your favorite pin this week?

TTFN - Kayla

{Yellow Buttermilk Cupcakes}

I made these delightful Yellow Buttermilk Cupcakes the other day that I found in my Martha Stewart's Cupcake's book. Let me tell you, they are good!

{Baby Holden}

Little Baby Holden is Clayton's new nephew, he and Chelsie came to visit for two weeks and I wanted to share a couple pictures that I snapped of him during their stay.

{Weekly Pin - Dollar Store Pantry}

I was browsing Pinterest and I found this beautiful pantry. It is clean and organized and guess what? The lady did all of it for under $50! She calls it the Dollar Store Make Over.

Click here for the link .

What do you think? I love it!

TTFN - Kayla

{I Love Idaho}

Ahhh, Idaho has some of the most beautiful scenery. I just thought that I would take a  moment to share some of my pictures with you all. 

{Weekly Pin - Weekly Menu}

I love this idea. It would make weekly shopping so much easier, and would lessen the "What Should I Make For Dinner Tonight?"

What's your favorite pin this week?

TTFN - Kayla

{Weekly Pin - Lazy "Shoe"san}

I want this sooo bad. It would make my shoe life so much easier. What do you think? Do you want one too?

What's your favorite pin this week?

TTFN - Kayla

{New Calf - #685}

While riding through the cows one weekend Clayton and I rode by a new born calf.

They are so cute when they are little. Now, onto other things. Here are some pictures from a recent Cow excursion!

{Weekly Pin - Chic Office}

Look at this gorgeous office! I wish that I could have one like it. I love the light turquoise blue with the white.

What's your favorite pin this week?

TTFN - Ta Ta For Now

Kayla

{Frosting Discovery}

This weekend I decided to make some cinnamon rolls for Clayton. He has been bugging me for a while to make them for him again, since it has been several months since I made the last batch.

Let me tell you, they were delectable. The last time I made cinnamon rolls I made a quadruple batch of cream cheese frosting and put the extra in the freezer. I was a little apprehensive to do it, because I thought that it might change the way the frosting tasted.After putting it on the rolls, I realized that there was only one difference between making it fresh and freezing it. I didn't have to make the frosting this time. It makes my baking life so much easier.

{Grumpy - #534}

Cows, Cows, Cows, the cows never end! Here are just a few pictures from one of the last cow excursions I went on. I just can't help but take pictures of the calves. They are just so darn cute! They are irresistible. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

We call him Grumpy!

{Donkey Basketball}

This weekend I went to a Donkey Basketball Game at Culdesac. It was so much fun to watch. If you have never seen a game before you should find one ASAP!

What makes the game fun to watch is that the donkeys are stubborn and do not want to cooperate at all. However, that does not stop the riders from hopping off their donkeys to attempt to drag them across the court to chase after a loose ball. The harder the rider pulls, the slower the donkey moves. The donkeys don't like to move any faster than a leisurely pace, unless they feel the need to do so.

It is fun to watch the rider get back on the donkey, then it take off running in the opposite direction that they want it to go. The donkeys were unpredictable, and just all together fun to watch.

The teams for this year's donkey basketball was students vs. faculty. It was exciting watch the competition of the students against their teachers in order to prove who is the mightiest of them all. I do believe, however, that the faculty prevailed this game.

{Meet Pickle}

 Today I am going to introduce you to the second bottle calf down at Zenner Ranch. Her name is Pickle.

Pickle is an attractive black calf. Don't you agree?

{Weekly Pin - PBJ Sushi}

Isn't this just the cutest little things! They look so simple to make too.

TTFN - Ta Ta For Now,

Kayla

{Weekly Pin}

In honor of how amazing Pinterest is I have decided to start a weekly favorite pin.

The idea for this is for me to post my favorite pin of the week. The hard part is going to be choosing my favorite. If you have not already heard I LOVE Pinterest! It is the best.

So, to start of the weekly right, my favorite pin this week is . . .

Isn't this a great idea! I love the rustic look to it, plus it is a cut way to display your family pictures.

TTFN - Ta Ta For Now

{Chicken and Black Bean Burrito}

I made this recipe a while ago and decided to share it with you all. It is called Chicken and Black Bean Burritos. It is a yummy, yet easy recipe that can be completed in only 30 minutes. Hope you all enjoy!

{Pee Wee Basketball}

This last weekend I went to my little sister's Pee Wee Basketball Game. My oh my they are so cute. I just thought I would share some photos and videos with you. Hope you like! Oh by the way Emily is number 11!

I was thirsty!

{Meet Charlotte}

 Hey all! I want you to introduce you to Charlotte!

She is Clayton's new bottle calf. Isn't she cute!

{Mini Meatloaf}

I made mini meatloaf! I was looking for a simple recipe that would be easy to throw together so that I could get started on some homework. After looking through a few recipes I decided to just take a combination of the recipes and make my own mixture.

{The Diaper Bouquet}

 

I decided that I would create a quick post about a diaper bouquet that I made for Clayton's sister's baby shower. I think it turned out great. Unfortunately I did not take any pictures of how I made it step by step, so I will just try to explain the best I can.

{The Wonders of Pinterest}

Today I decided that I wanted to let the world know how wonderful Pinterest is.

If you have never been to it . . . GO NOW! It is the best site for everything.

I could spend hours, and have, on there just looking at DIY crafts, new food recipes, cute clothes, hair and makeup ideas, drooling over ideas for dream house, I think you get the ides.

At first sight I was a bit skeptical. Why in the heck do I need to be invited? Is it some secret that only "the cool kids" area aloud to be apart of?

Even though I was skeptical I requested an invite, and patiently waited for a response. OK, well maybe not so patiently, more like checking my email 5 times a day waiting for a confirmation that I could join this glorious site.

Once I got my invite I immediately hopped on over there and started my new obsession.

When ever I get bored, watch t.v., or pretty much whenever I have a chance I am browsing Pinterest for the next great idea.

Here are a few of the great crafts things I have found on Pinterest thus far.

I found this sign with a step-by-step tutorial on how to make it. It is a beautiful antique looking sign make with two colors of paint, sandpaper, and an old 2x4 board.

{One Sunday Afternoon}

Sunday was a pretty busy day, full of trapshooting, checking cows, and other cow related business.

First thing on the list of to do's for Clayton and I to do is to go and check the cows and make sure everything is doing good. After checking the first pen we had to the second pen and what do we find? One of the cows (671) across the creek with her water sack hanging out. Good news, a calf is on the way! Clayton takes a look at her for and decides that we will give her an hour or so before we start to worry about her too much. So, we continue to on and check on the rest of the cows. Not much else is happening besides one of the yellow cows is by herself, but no action as far as we can tell. 

{The Last of the Heifers}

I am super excited to announce that the last of the heifers calved today down on Zenner Ranch!

Also, spectacularly, not a single one of the heifers need to be pulled!

Although they are only a third of the way done with calving out all of the cows, it is great to know that the first years are on to a great start.

I will be posting some more pictures of my adventure today sometime soon, but I just couldn't wait to share the news with all of you!

TTFN - Ta Ta For Now

{The Kindle Adventure}

For Christmas this year I received a Kindle Touch from my Grandpa, and in the month since then I have been desperately searching for a cute sleeve to protect my Kindle when it goes into my purse, bag, etc. Looking around my small town I did not find anything that I liked, so I decided to search Amazon to see if I could find a case that I liked. but nothing really stood out to me.

Then the other afternoon, when I should have been working on homework (kind of like right now), I decided to look on Etsy. I found tons of cute sleeve, the only problem now is that I can't decide on which one I want! I decide to show you all a few of the sleeves I liked.

{First Week Back}

This week I've been busy rocking and rolling with the spring semester of classes. With over a month break from school and only one and a half days of class last week, it takes a while to get back in the groove of school and work. Luckily I have adjusted well. The past week I have been busy doing homework every night for anywhere from 2 - 4 hours.

{A New Start}

Welcome to Sprinkles & Hay!

My name is Kayla. Welcome to my blog about the day in the life of a small town Idaho girl. I decided that it was time for me to get a start on one of my New Years resolutions, start a new blog that documents my life as I see it. As some of you may remember I started a baking blog last year, but did not keep up on it due to being overloaded with school and work and not having the time to do weekly baking. So this year I decided to give my self a new start! A brand new blog with brand new topics.

Why the name Sprinkles and Hay? Well, the blog is a mix of my everyday experiences, to my baking binges, and everything in between.

A little more about me? I am from a small farming community. My thirteen classmates and I graduated from high school in May 2009. I now attend Lewis-Clark State College and am majoring in Math Education {to become a teacher of math, yes MATH}. Between school and work I am quite busy, but I still make time bake, craft, and spend time with family and friends.

I look forward to sharing my baking experiences, quirky crafts, and daily stories with all of you.

TTFN - Ta Ta For Now,