Last weekend we went camping, I was getting ready to make a loaf of my whole wheat sandwich bread to take with us for our lunches and decided I wanted something with a little more tooth to it. Going into the mountains, planning on lots of hiking, made me want a bread that with tons … Read more
This printable kitchen conversion chart with hand drawn elements will make cooking fun & easy. I feel like I have been doing a lot of cooking lately! I’m not sure if it’s because the kids are home for breakfast, lunch and dinner or because I have lost my motivation and just want to enjoy summer, but I feel like … Read more
Last week I came across a recipe for Lemon Creme Puffs and just knew I had to try them. Do you do that? See a recipe and run out to make it ASAP! I do. And this was one of those recipes that just spoke to me. Why? Because I love lemon, the creme puff recipe … Read more
My sweet little daughter has been watching me sewing these past few weeks working on curtains and placemats and all things fun for the home. And every time I sit down to sew, she pipes up “Are you making a dress for me???”. She apparently wants me to sew her something! I was hesitant to sew … Read more
This is the ultimate lazy recipe! Summer has been so hot this year and we are running around in the heat all day. When it comes time for dinner, I am tired and unmotivated! Today, we had sandwiches for dinner. I did try to fancy them up by making some flavored mayonnaise to go on them … Read more
Summer evenings are the best, aren’t they?!? The nights cool off a little bit and our side patio is on the east side of the house so by 4ish it is totally shaded. It makes for a beautiful place to enjoy dinner outside! I still haven’t put legs on my picnic table that I … Read more
Curtains are expensive! We’ve been in our house for ever and I swear curtains were one of the last things that I got around to. Spending my hard earned money on something that only covered the windows was a hard thing for me to get used to, but as the heat of the summer sun … Read more
This is one of those things I never dreamed I would actually DIY. Seriously, deodorant! I am too vain to mess with things like personal hygiene. But I really want to eliminate as many crazy chemicals as possible in our home. I tried the store bought “natural” deodorant and after 2 days I felt … Read more
This recipe came to me early one Saturday morning. I wanted something healthy for breakfast. My husband wanted veggies for breakfast. Sometimes I find it harder to eat veggies for breakfast, I just naturally reach for fruits in the AM. Lunch and dinner are for the veggies! But I opened the fridge and a … Read more
Organize your sewing space with a super easy to make magnetic pin cushion. This is seriously the easiest craft ever! No seriously, it’s so easy you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making pretty magnetic pin cushions already. I did not come up with this craft idea, my amazing sisters have their own company, On Williams … Read more
Turn a thrifted kitchen bowl into a beautiful succulent and rock garden. Are you a fan of the succulent craze? I love all the different varieties that can be found and the amazing colors and shapes. This easy craft is a great way to dip your toe into growing succulents or just create an amazing … Read more
Sharing easy ideas to help you celebrate the teachers for teacher appreciation week. This school year my little man started Kindergarten! I didn’t cry, but boldly let him run off to be taught by someone else. I did however, join the PTA so I could be involved at the school. I jumped right in and … Read more