Shannah, Author at My Suburban Kitchen

Pinworthy Projects Party – My Pinworthy Picks

October 18, 2012 By Shannah 3 Comments

It is my favorite time of the week: the time when I get to feature you all and the amazing stuff you link up to the Pinworthy Projects Party.

Let’s take a look at some of the great things linked up last week.

The Jewelry Making Journal shared a great tutorial on how to make wire and bead pendants.

This pumpkin crumb cake, from the Glamorous Bride, looks so delicious.

In the fall, sometimes simplicity can make a big statement like with this burlap pillow from Love Grows Wild.

Of course, I couldn’t forget that Halloween is fast approaching. Check out these adorable wooden peg Halloween people from Greene Acres Hobby Farm.

Right now, I am using our toddler stools for toddlers but, when I am ready, I will definitely going back to this toddler stool makeover from The D.I.Y. Dreamer.

My love of coffee is certainly no secret so I was definitely interested in this crochet coffee mug cozy from Practically Functional.

And the most viewed recipe link this week was the nutty pumpkin cranberry bread from Wilderness Wife.

The most viewed “everything else” link was the awesome tomato cage ghosts from Crafty Misadventures.

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow to party again! {P.S. I’ll have another awesomesauce giveaway going on then too.}

Pineapple Right Side Up Cake

October 17, 2012 By Shannah 20 Comments

Our neighbors all like to get together from time to time for casual dinners. They range from cooking out to pizza in the driveway. The only thing they have in common is that everyone contributes something.

Just like our monthly dinner club meetings, I like to make something fun for these meals. I’m not really a baker so I tend to go for dips or main dishes. I wanted to branch out though so I decided to give a cake a try.

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WTCW #73

October 17, 2012 By Shannah 3 Comments

Ready for some more yummy recipe ideas for your weekly menu? I know I am!

Sunday: Pot Roast is one of my favorite meals! Rosemary garlic pot roast is a new take that I am excited to try.

Monday: Meatless Monday gets a healthy dose of veggie goodness in butternut squash macaroni and cheese.

Tuesday: Chicken is such a great weeknight go to because it is easy to cook and you can add so much flavor with just a few ingredients. Baked garlic parmesan chicken is a recipe that does just that and gives you hand off cooking while it bakes in the oven.

Wednesday: Tacos are always a favorite in our house. Let’s recreate a Taco Bell favorite with these double decker tacos.

Thursday: Chicken gets a crispy treatment thanks to some yummy coconut in crispy coconut chicken with mango salsa.

Friday: Fridays have known to be a little crazy in our house so I tend to turn to my crock pot often. This week, I’ve got slow cooker chicken teriyaki on the menu to help ease my craving for Chinese take-out.

Saturday: Let’s end the week with some fun food! Tailgating {even at home} is usually in full swing on Saturdays so pepperoni pizza bites are the perfect option!

Happy Cooking {and eating!}

Halloween Tulle Wreath

October 16, 2012 By Shannah 25 Comments

Before I got sick, I had started working a Halloween tulle wreath for this year. It was stopped suddenly thanks to my pneumonia but I managed to finish it up over the weekend while I lounged on the couch recuperating.

I started with a straw wreath form that I wrapped in black duct tape.

Then, I cut black and orange tulle into strips.

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Let’s Do Some Shopping {or at least looking}

October 16, 2012 By Shannah 1 Comment

There are some really great sales and gorgeous products out right now at my sponsors. Let’s take a look at a few of them 🙂

One Kings Lane
All week long, One Kings Lane is offering fantastic deals on their home and kitchen appliances! With the holiday season approaching, this is the perfect sale to make sure you have everything you need for warm gatherings at your home. One Kings Lane has everything from elegant hanging pot racks to glassware to a classic buffet table for your dining room, all at great prices to make sure your home looks beautiful. Plus, if you’re new to One Kings Lane, sign up today for a $15 credit for purchases of $30 or more. Head over to One Kings Lane now before these deals are over!

Stella & Dot
Did you know that October is Breast Cancer awareness month? Join Stella & Dot in the fight against breast cancer. Shop any piece from their Breast Cancer Boutique and all net proceeds will be donated to the Noreen Fraser Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to women’s cancer research and awareness.

Don’t miss this chance to shop for a cause!

Layla Grayce
Fabulous sale alert! Layla Grayce is celebrating their 8th anniversary by offering 15% off the entire store with promo code LG8YRS valid through 10/31/12!
Below are a few of my absolute favorite items:
The Chalkboard Rococo wall decal is an artful modern twist on the traditional chalkboard. This decorative wall decal kit is easy to place, remove and reuse while adding a bit of fun and function to any room.
Capture the mystique and beauty of another world by wearing the Drops of Jupiter Aqua Gold Earrings. The stunning blue seaglass is encased in a 14k gold plate and make the perfect accessory for every occasion.
Stay perfectly organized in a living room, kid’s room or playroom with the set of 3 Aidan Gray Baskets. With handles for easy transport, these storage bins are labeled to keep toys and miscellaneous clutter off the floor and easy to find.

Happy Shopping!

Decorating Pumpkins

October 15, 2012 By Shannah 12 Comments

Whew! I am so glad last week is over! I had walking pneumonia and, honestly, felt like I was going to die. After several days on the couch doing very little, I am finally starting to feel a little better.

During the end of my illness, I did manage decorating pumpkins for the house using washi tape and fabric.

I started with an orange foam pumpking and some black and white chevron washi tape.

I just used the washi tape to create vertical “stripes” on the pumpkin. I brushed some mod podge over top of the tape to keep it from coming up as the month went along.

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Feed Me Friday Blog Hop

October 12, 2012 By Shannah 1 Comment

Welcome to Feed Me Friday Blog Hop, hosted by Nap Time is My Time, Great Contradictions and Just Us Four and Eco Baby Mama Drama! Feed Me Friday is a Blog Hop to help you meet new bloggers and build your e-mail subscriptions.

Want to be a part of Feed Me Friday?

Just follow these simple rules:

– Add your blog link to the linky

– Subscribe by email and follow via Google+ (or Linky Followers) to the four hostesses (Nap Time is My Time, Great Contradictions, Just Us Four and Eco Baby Mama Drama). Make sure to leave us a comment and we will return the favor.

– Visit as many blogs on the list as you can. If you like the blog subscribe to their email (feel free to follow on Google+ too, if you want)

– Leave them a comment with your blog link so they know you are subscribing from Feed Me Friday. Be sure to confirm your subscription!Subscribing back is not mandatory, but it is recommended. It is a great way to build blogging relationships.

Since this is an email subscription blog hop, your blog must have a place for people to subscribe to your email. If there isn’t an email subscribe option, your link will be removed from the linky without warning.

Every Friday we will put up a new Feed Me Friday linky, so be sure to stop by and add your blog. Each week we will typically have a featured blogger, if you’d like to be our featured blogger next week, link up below. We’ll use Random.org to select one!

Thanks so much for linking up with this this week. If you’re a new participant, please be sure to leave a comment below!

Pinworthy Projects Party – My Pinworthy Projects

October 11, 2012 By Shannah 4 Comments

You all continue to amaze me with the awesome things you link up each and every week at the Pinworthy Projects Party!

Let’s take a look at some of the features from last week’s party:

I am in the middle of choosing paint colors for the basement so I have a ton of paint chips. A Little Something in the Meantime shared a great way to use them by making paint chip pumpkins.

Have some scrap wood around? Turn them into this cute fall decoration from Lizzi’s Creations.

There was a Crooked House shared this beautiful living centerpiece which would be beautiful on a Thanksgiving table.

Keep your cats from scratching things they shouldn’t with this DIY sisal scratching post from Practically Functional.

Check out the awesome bench The Chicken Chick made by upcycling two chair backs.

And the most viewed links were…

The Caprese Panini shared by Delightful Diction

And the fall Scarecrow ornament, from The Craft Klatch, which is super cute.

If you were featured, I hope you will grab a featured button from my sidebar for your blog!

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow morning to link up your newest projects and recipes! There is a super sweet giveaway happening with the party too 🙂

WTCW #72

October 10, 2012 By Shannah 1 Comment

Ok, it is time once again to get our cooking utensils ready and get cooking! Thanks to What to Cook Wednesday (WTCW) you will have a plenty of ideas on what to make.

[Cheeky Kitchen], [The Kitchn], [Barnes and Noodles]

Sunday: I love pesto. Recently, I found this recipe for lemon pepita pesto served over London broil and I knew I had to try it.

Monday: I love using veggies in slightly unexpected ways like in these miso maple glazed sweet potato tacos.

Tuesday: Sandwiches are seeing more and more time in our kitchen thanks to busy schedules. I’ll use some of the leftover pesto from Sunday to make baked turkey pesto sandwiches.

[Mango & Tomato], [Sweet Basil], [Will Cook for Smiles], [Skinny Taste]

Wednesday: Traditional pizza and I aren’t getting along much these days. I’m going to give this flatbread with shrimp and yogurt sauce a try as a stand in for pizza.

Thursday: How good does the honey lemon basil chicken look {and sound}?!

Friday: Sliders are the perfect size for the kids so I tend to make them frequently. These chicken parmesan sliders sound like a nice version to try.

Saturday: We’ll round the trio of chicken dishes with more pesto {YAY!} in a skinny chicken pesto bake.

What is on your menu this week?