look what I made!

My first instinct for the topic “something I made” was to post a picture of mini-me and/or my belly and call it a day  BUT I figured that that’s probably not what was intended when this topic was chosen.

I think I’ve said before, I’m in awe of those artsy-crafty, uber-creative mommas (Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom – I’m looking at you!) BUT sadly, I am not one of them. I often pin these super cute DIY ideas but they rarely come to fruition. I could blame parenting and working full-time, but other mommas do it so those excuses don’t really fly. The reality of the situation is, I’m just not super crafty. That, and I’m a perfectionist so when I try and do some of those things  and they don’t turn out absolutely perfect, I’m horribly hard on myself. As a result, I tend just not to try.

That got me thinking, there’s got to be something that I make that I’m proud of. I’m not sure if this is my pregnant-lady non-stop hunger speaking but I can make some pretty good food when I have the time.

So here’s a smattering of yummy eats I've made.

Mmmmm cake

now I want BBQ!

mac and cheese 'muffins' I whipped up (a HUGE hit with mini-me)

who doesn't love a yummy quiche?

Okay, that's nothing astounding. I really thought I had some better, more delectable looking dishes but either my memory is faulty or I forgot to take pics (let's go with the forgetting to take pics).

I will say, that I truly wish I had more time to just ‘hang’ in the kitchen. I love baking and creating meals but I've gotten into the habit of making whatever is quick and easy. I still enjoy all most of the time I get to spend in the kitchen but even more so when I'm not rushing (or cleaning).

I will have to add "more quality time in the kitchen" to my ever-expanding to-do list!

What do you make that you’re really proud of???? (doesn't have to be food) – feel free to share a link, I’d love to check out all of your handiwork (whatever it may be)!

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