Christmas Leftovers & Pies

This is something new... I'm linking up with Classy Clutter's Spotlight Saturday link party!!! So hopefully this goes well.

Every wonder what to do with your Christmas dinner leftovers? Uh, duh... throw em' in a pie! I know, such a simple concept... I have no idea how I didn't think of this before!!!!!

Tbone's mom (Grandma C) gave me such a good idea... Put all of your dinner left overs in a pie crust.

I just bought the pre-made pie crust in a can (hey give me a break, this was my first holiday cooking for a group of people), and covered the bottom with turkey, then did a layer of mashed potatoes, next was the stuffing and gravy.. Then I simply put the pie top on, bunched the edges together, cut slits in the top and baked for about 20 min at 325. Since everything is cooked already, you just need to keep it in the oven until the pie crust turns a gorgeous golden color.

Sorry it's an iphone pic

It was a hit! Kind of like dressing your left overs in a costume to make it new and exciting again. 

Now I want to put everything in a pie! Woohoo! Enjoy! 

Day 28: 5 Things I Like To Discover About People

1. A big tell all about people is if they like animals. You can tell so much about a person this way. I generally do not trust a person if they don't like animals. 

2. Favorite movies... this is another one that will tell me a lot about someone. 

3. Ethnic background- this is so fascinating because we are all such mutts. Even if you don't think you are... You are!!!! Like me for example... everyone assumes I am Hawaiian. Nope, I am half Japanese, and the other half is German, Scottish, French, Dutch, & Welsh. See, MUTTTTT! 

4. Childhood stories- I have so many great ones, so I know that you must too!

5. Scars- I know this is kind of weird but I find scars amazing. They tell stories and even though many are painful, they are also stories of triumph. I never, ever, ever have been ashamed of mine (and I have more than a few including one across my cheek, and one across my throat).

What do you like to discover about people? Tell me, tell me! 

Day 27: 7 Things I Can See From Where I'm Sitting

Well now that I have taken down all of the Christmas decorations (except for the tree), my view isn't as exciting. But here are 7 things that I can see from where I'm sitting.

1. My lovely deer head that I love so much! Thank you Target clearance section!!!! I really want to glitter his antlers but I think that may be pushing Tbone over the edge (he calls glitter "Devils Dust").

2. The kids playing on their new tablets that they got for Christmas. (They must have an awesome mom and stepdad-ish guy).

3. The fireplace that we have never used. We had hoped to use it on Christmas eve but it was 80 degrees so that didn't exactly work out.

4. A picture of my dad. I miss him so much! It's been almost 4 months since he's been gone and it's starting to hit me finally.

5. Zeke and Angel trying to fight for a spot of sunlight next to the sliding glass door. My money is on Angel. She's large and in charge. I mean, how many of you have cats with a double chin?

6. An empty mantle... I haven't decided how to decorate it for New Years.

7. My delicious cup of coffee made from my new Aeropress, compliments of my brother. If you are a fan of coffee... try one! It makes your coffee taste so smooth, it tastes creamy!