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Growing out the Pixie {16 weeks}

Growing out the Pixie {16 weeks}

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Well this post is a little late, but I did take the pictures on time, so there’s that.

I have good and bad days with the pixie, but I’m encouraged because people who aren’t attempting to grow out their pixie have good and bad days with their hair too. Phew!

It’s definitely getting longer – I would say I’m even approaching a “bob” hairstyle. Maybe in a few more pixie updates I’ll be there.

The back is getting too long again so I will be requesting my husband to trim that off sometime in the next few weeks, but the rest of my hair is growing out really well.

How to Grow out a Pixie

What do you think?? I also took this silly picture to show how long the top of my head is…

How to Grow out a Pixie

Good times.

I am looking forward to ponytails and braids in my {far away} future because pinterest is overloaded with long hairstyles that are SO FUN!

Until next time,
KJ

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Homemade Ice Cream

Homemade Ice Cream

Last weekend – okay a couple weekends ago – we had a potluck dinner with our bible study group. Mike and I were in charge of bringing a dessert and the meal was Mexican themed. Don’t get too excited, I didn’t make Mexican ice cream (if that’s a thing) but I did consider making fried ice cream. It’s one of Mike’s favorites.

Anyways – I made good ol’ fashioned homemade ice cream. It was delicious.

5 ingredient

Homemade Ice Cream Ingredients

1 can Eaglebrand sweetened condensed milk
1 quart fat free Half and Half
3 eggs
1 Tbsp Vanilla
Pinch of Salt
Optional Toppings

Quantity made: 2 quarts

So I decided to take two options to the potluck. We had a vanilla and a cookies & cream. They were both fantastic.

You start with your eggs and condensed milk. Beat them together until they are extra creamy (5-10 minutes)

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Add the Half and Half, vanilla, and salt.

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Now you make the switch from your mixing bowl to your ice cream maker. So you can either change your attachment or use the seperate maker.
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Mix for 30 minutes until it’s the consistency you desire. Pour into an air tight container and freeze for a couple hours before you enjoy.

If you decide to add mix-ins (oreos, heath bar, butterfinger, cookie dough) don’t add it until the last five minutes of mixing.

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We used two different ice cream makers. We got this KitchenAid mixer when we got married and then borrowed this Cuisinart one from my parents so I could make the two batches at about the same time. They both performed very well – there was no difference in the texture of the final product or the time it took to make it. I would recommend both of them to people who are in the market for an ice cream maker.

My only complaint about the Cuisinart is that it is kind of loud – but a little loud is a sacrifice I will make to get delicious ice cream.

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I also made brownies to go with our dessert. I am now salivating and want chocolate so there’s that.

Happy Monday! Enjoy your ice cream!
Love, KJ

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White Trim Progress

White Trim Progress

It’s been awhile since I talked about our trim painting process on the blog – probably because I haven’t done any painting since the doorknobs. Well, last week I got a strange surge of motivation and started tackling our living room! I’m happy to report that the living room is COMPLETE and I’m hoping that more progress on the main floor will be made this week (the 9 doorways are intimidating me).

The quality of these images is poor, but the panoramic shot on the iPhone is so convenient when painting.

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I love it! I really can’t explain how much of a difference the white trim makes. It’s amazing! It makes the room feel brighter and brand new! What do you think? I can’t wait for the rest of the trim to be painted – but that means doors too and doors take T I M E.

Happy Wednesday!
Love, KJ

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