Homemade Hamburger Helper

I've eaten my fair share of boxed hamburger helper....and it's always WAAAAAY too salty!  So I thought I'd make my own, that way I can control how much salt goes in.  :)  And I can make it spicier, 'cause in the Haus of Hughes we like it a  little caliente!  cha-cha-cha!  So here is what I threw together....and it was pretty dang tasty! 

Step 1:
   Brown 1lb hamburger meat/drain excess grease

 Step 2:
  Add your 2 cups elbow maccoroni

 Step 3:
  Add 2 cups of milk

 Step 4:  
  Add 2 cups of HOT water

Step 5:
  Add spices once combined

          Spices                                                                       Mixed spices in bowl


 Step 6:
  Let noodles come to a boil, the cut to low heat.  Let it simmer with lid on till noodles are done.

                   I forgot to take a photo of this step.  :(  oopsie!


 Step 7:
  Add cheese

 Step 8:
  EAT & ENJOY!!!!

 
 







INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb ground beef
• cooking spray
• 2  cups milk
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

 INSTRUCTIONS:

Brown hamburger meat over medium-high heat, and drain excess grease.  Add pasta, milk, water and spices.  Stir to combine.  Bring to a boil, then turn heat to a simmer.  Cook mixture covered for 10-13 minutes, or until pasta is done to your liking.  Stir in cheese to combine.  Serve to your loved ones!  Enjoy!

DIY Pacifier Corsage

I am helping put together a baby shower for a friend this week, and I wanted her to wear something cute!


Materials:
Gerber Daisy Flower (two or more colors if making multi-tone corsage)
Hot glue gun
Pacifier
Safety Pin
Ribbon (optional)


Step 1:

Take apart flowers by removing the middle piece and separating the petals.

 Step 2:

Stack the petals from largest to smallest.  Put a dab of hot glue in the middle of each petal to adhere it safely to the next.

Step 3:

Hot glue the safety pin to the back of the corsage.

Step 4:

Hot glue the pacifier to the corsage.  You can use double stick tape if you want the pacifier to be used....but be forewarned, it might stick very well!

Step 5: 

 Add ribbon

Final product!