the toasted coconut: October 2011

Cinnamon Apple Bites

Guest Post

Hi everyone! I'm Sarah and normally you can find me over at Life on Walnut Street.
I'm so excited be able able to be over here at The Toasted Coconut guest posting today!
I've got a delicious treat to share with you that I know you are going to love, but first a little about me!
Most of the time my blog is filled with everything from crafts, to cooking. I'm a graphic designer, so sometimes I showcase projects that I am currently working on, DIY projects and my most recent love, furniture re-hab...all kinds of stuff, really. I'm a Christian learning what it means to grow into the woman that God wants me to be. I have a great family, super friends and I love to entertain and share my recipes...like the one I have for you today! You can learn more about my Life of Walnut Street HERE.

Fall is in full swing here in Ohio. The air is crisp, the trees are washed in the colors of autumn and my personal favorite, our local apple orchard is open! I don't know about you but it seems that I can't get enough of apple recipes this time of year! Well, I have another one for you and the best part is that this one is really quick and easy!

Cinnamon Apple Bites

1 can of cinnamon roles (or you can use your own cinnamon roll recipe)

2 medium apples (I like the tartness of granny smith, but use what you've got!)

Slice apples into wedges. (I love my Pampered Chef Apple Wedger for this.)

Roll/flatten cinnamon roll into long oval, and cut in half length-wise.

Wrap apple wedge with cinnamon roll strip. Place all wrapped apples on a lightly greased Baking Sheet

Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes until cinnamon roll crust is lightly browned on top.

Remove from oven and plate

Add provided icing that came with cinnamon rolls

Serve Warm!

Makes 16-20 bites

Like I said...easy right!? They are so simple, but oh-so good!

Thanks again for having me come and visit...hope that I will see you over at Walnut Street sometime soon! And now, I'll return you to your regularly scheduled programing! Be Blessed, Sarah

I will be linking this up to some of the blogs found HERE.

Guest Bloggers

Hey everyone! I am looking for a few guest bloggers - let me know if you are interested.
Send me a message at:TheToastedCoconut (at) gmail (dot) com
Make sure you put 'Guest Blogger' in subject line, so it doesn't end up in spam. THANKS!

Express Business Suits Sweepstakes

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Couch Pillows

When we moved a few months ago, we had to sell our fabulous huge chocolate brown sectional.

I can't believe we sold it.

Thankfully though, our good friends and neighbors bought a new couch around the same time.

So we bought their old one from them. It's been a hand me down a few times... but it's not that bad, right?

I just love the stripes- and I know I would never be brave enough to spend a lot of money on a striped couch. So, for $35 - it was worth the risk.

Since we were moving, I wanted to re-do my decorating scheme. It was old and not my fave.

Here is the couch in our new place, with the pillows from the old couch...

(sorry, its a night time cell pic)

Well, at the beginning of summer (before we even knew we were moving) I saw pictures of Joel Dewberry's newest fabric line. I was in Heaven. I knew they were exactly the colors I wanted for my living room.

The orange was kinda crazy for me, but I decided to do it. The problem was, I wanted the fabric immediately.

It wasn't even being sold for another few months... augh!

Well, I finally got it mid-August (I know...this post is kinda late) - and I love how my pillows turned out.

I added zippers, since my kids tend to get everything on pillows. Zippers are way easier than you think. There is a great tutorial here.

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p.s. I got a gorgeous new piano this week - I can't wait to fix it up and show you!!

I will be linking this up to some of the blogs found HERE.

Giveaway Winner!

Hey guys! Thanks so much for entering the awesome giveaway! Thanks especially to Create. Craft. Live. for hosting it.
Winner of the vintage button ring is:

"Kassy Whetten said...: I follow Nayomee's blog"

Winner of the lovely apron is:

"Kierstin said...: I follow Create. Craft. Live."

Congrats ladies! Make sure to send me your info!

Giveaway!

Hey guys!

I am excited to have another giveaway for you.

This weeks giveaway is from

Create. Craft. Live.

Nayomee has the cutest shop, huh?

She is kind enough to offer two different winners!

What is up for grabs?

This adorable apron!

Surprise the little girl in your life with this adorable apron! She will love cooking and dressing up in it.

Made from 100% cotton!

It is a Girls size 4-5.
Length: 16 inches
Width: 11 inches
Neck: 16 inches
Ties: 18 inches

This ring is fun, girly, and shiny. The bottom pink button is vintage and so is the small white rose on top!

The middle is a silver, textured button. They are mounted on a silver plated, nickle free adjustable ring. It measures 1 1/4 inches across and 1/3 inch tall. It adjusts to fit adult sizes 5-10.