Recipe: Mini Pita Pizzas

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I'm trying to play a little catch-up for my 24 before 24 goals (that I'm failing miserably at!) and one of them was to create a little recipe book with my own pictures and directions. This week I'm sharing a healthy-ish lunch that's so simple to prepare: Mini pita pizzas!

Other than your toppings, the only thing you need for this bad boy is some pita bread and pizza sauce. I opted for whole wheat and Muir Glen pizza sauce, 'cause it's seriously the bomb. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, then spread about two big teaspoons of pizza sauce over each circle of pita bread.

Then add your toppings. I thought we had more toppings in the fridge, and was going to go for some pineapple and green pepper. I ended up using tomato, onion, and jalapeño. We also didn't have any mozzarella cheese, so I used feta. Yeah, guess I wasn't really prepared to make this recipe, huh?!

Anyway, add your toppings and bake until the cheese is melted, about 7-10 minutes. Slice 'em into fours and enjoy!

Jumping Picture with a Stranger #2

My mom, sisters, and I have a tradition of going to see Keith Urban every year that he plays in town. (Okay, actually my mom is totally in love with the guy. Sorry mom, it's true!) This year was no exception, so about two weeks ago we rode up to Charlotte, NC to see him play. After a few tall boys, we made semi friends with the lady standing next to us, mostly joking around at the expense of the REALLY wasted dude in front of us. I have a video... but I'd be evil to post it.

It's always weird explaining myself, especially why we have to be jumping in the picture! Haha. Probably one of the weirdest goals I've ever had, but hey, at least I'm 20% done.

Blurry, grainy, drunken goodness.

Craft Room Tour

Last January on my birthday, I started a 24 before 24 goal list. One of my main concerns was creating an inspiring place to do crafts and just hang out. I didn't have a lot of funds for creating it, so I did a lot of improvising and I really love the way that it's turned out.

I love how the afternoon light shines through the sheer curtains.

I didn't get a very good picture of the desk, but I bought it from a friend for $10 and primed it then painted it a bright teal. It turned out so well! I always save glass jars and I finally got to display them here.

This is just a little view of the bookshelf. On top is a print Corey got at a tattoo convention and two cameras I've been fortunate enough to find while thrifting. On the bottom are some bows in a jar, some hair clips and cabochons to prepare for the market.

The bottom two shelves I use to display a huge set of this vintage dish set I scored for $4! There are more plates, bowls, and a coffee and creamer set on the other shelf.

I got this craft organizer from Michael's for half off, and it's come in handy SO much. I store random little things on the top, and materials on the bottom. (pictured below)

I got this futon and ottoman set from a good friend for $20 and it fits so well in the room. I love that it's black because most of the room is white with random pops of color. My favorite things in the room are the gallery wall of screen prints and the pillow on the futon that my grandmother made!

This is one of my favorite prints. Actually, they're all pretty awesome so who am I kidding?! Maybe I'll do another post one day with better pictures of the prints.

I'm so glad that it's July. I went out with my mom today, and we got a bunch of new fabrics and materials. Most of my Sick-Sweet items are expiring on Friday, and I think I'm just going to take them down and wait until I can list a whole batch of new products. I have so many great ideas and finally the materials to get started on them. We also got a bunch of healthy groceries so I've got some new recipes to try out this month, so be on the lookout for a recipe post! :)

Jumping Picture w/ Stranger

One of my goals for this year was to take 12 jumping pictures with strangers. Ideally, I was supposed to take one every month. Let's face it- I'm kind of a hermit and when I do get out of the house, I normally only go around people I know. But that's why I made this goal in the first place! Finally, six months into the year, I have one to show. The great thing is that they're no longer strangers. Hi, Robin! :)

One down, eleven to go! The sad thing is that I made this goal so I'd be forced into talking to strangers, but Corey actually mentioned it to them for me. Next time I'm going to do it on my own!

24 Before 24 Update!

Alright, I've been putting this post off because I really wanted to cross more things off my goal list, but I figured I should go ahead and post it. This way I'm more motivated to keep going!

Here is my original post of goals to accomplish. I keep up with them monthly on paper, but for the sake of shortening this post I'm going to summarize what I've been doing the past four months.

I have sold 66 out of the 100 handmade items I wanted to sell this year! I'm so proud of this and have been thinking about changing the number, but I'd like to just keep on growing.

Another thing on the list was to improve my credit score. I've gotten 3 credit cards this year and make small purchases monthly and pay them off right away. My credit score has gone up, so goal accomplished!

I've actually read two more books, but that's been since the beginning of this month. Yes, I read 50 Shades of Grey. I had to see what the hype was about... 

The first thing I did on my goal list was create my craft room. I had limited space and funds, so I had to work with what I already had (a desk and a bookshelf) but I love my new room! This actually gave me an idea to do a more detailed post on my room soon.

Lastly, I've been using my camera on manual constantly, but I am nowhere near where I want to be with my photography skills. I used to be so into taking pictures all the time, and even had lists in my journals of all the different photo shoots I wanted to do. I'd really like to get those done some day.

So, in four months, I've only accomplished 3 goals completely, with 2 more in progress. I'm cutting myself a little slack because I also planned my wedding and went on a 3 week road trip, but I am going to be working hard these next few months to make it all happen!

Have you ever made a goal list like this? I'd love to read about it! :)

24 before 24.

Wooo, it's my birthday! I'm 23! I thought getting older was gonna suck, but it turns out I'm the happiest, most inspired, and excited I've ever been. I've grown up a lot in the past year, and I'm excited to see how much more awesome I'm going to become. (Joking?)

So I jumped on the bandwagon and created a 24 before 24 goal list. This thing was so fun to create, I even decorated some paper with Washi tape and markers so I am forced to keep up with it.

 

1. Learn three new art forms

2. Plant a successful garden

3. Learn five songs on guitar

4. Create a craft room

• I feel like this is one of my biggest goals. The picture above is from my last trip to the craft store, and I've gone back for more since then! I'm kind of a hoarder of craft supplies, but I'm very organized, so not having a designated space to work drives me absolutely crazy. And it's not that inspiring all boxed away!

5. Use manual on my DSLR regularly

6. Organize the attic

• For the past few years, I've been buying random things for a house I haven't had. I mean, I actually lived in my own apartment when I started but I kept saying it was for my "real house" one day. There are boxes upon boxes in my attic that I need to sort through.

7. Build a doghouse and sew a bed.  Just because my awesome pup deserves it!

8. Read 10 books

9. Begin learning Spanish

10. Sew a dress

11. Save $2,000! This is also a huge goal. 

12. Learn to change my oil

13. Participate in a craft show

• The idea of doing this gives me butterflies! I'll beat myself up if I don't accomplish this.

14. Start a photo album of Corey and me

15. Take 12 jumping pictures with strangers

• This is random, but kind of a big deal for me. I'm very shy and awkward, but I love jumping pictures. So it's something I enjoy and something daring to try!

16. Quit using tobacco. Yep, I'm guilty.

17. Create a map board and pin at least 10 new places

18. Compose a recipe book

19. Take three new gym classes

20. Improve my credit score

21. Run a 10k

22. Can some kind of food. 

• Salsa, garden veggies, jam, etc.

23.  Sell 100 handmade items.

• I'm actually 23 down on this list already. Woop! I wasn't gonna count these until after I was officially 23, but it just made sense. Turning 23, sold 23 items, doesn't that make sense?

24. Watch all movies on the IMDB Top 100 list.

• It's actually top 250, but there is no way I'd commit to that! I'd rather make sure I read more than ten books!

So there you have it. I'll be updating every couple months on my progress and as I accomplish them! Have you ever made one of these lists? If you haven't, I suggest you do! Doesn't it feel freakin' awesome? If it doesn't, maybe you're doin' it wrong.