Pecan Crusted Chicken
There’s no easier way to dress up a boring chicken breast than with a pecan crust. This is so simply and yet so tasty it should be in the Guinness Book of World Records for easy-meals-that-make-you-feel-fancy-even-if-you’re-not-fancy. Here’s what you need: … Continued
Diaper Cake Tutorial
Diaper cake: A cake made out of diapers. It is not edible. Our church has multiple women’s groups. Each one is grouped (intentionally or unintentionally) by age and stage of life. Ours is mostly 30-somethings with kids but it’s not … Continued
School Colors Yarn Wreath
Tonight is the school carnival. Dear Husband has the pleasure of taking Addison while I stay home and drink wine with my girlfriends. It’s a sacrifice, I know. Somebody’s got to be the selfless one. For the silent auction I … Continued
Mother bear or mama bird
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how young 7 is especially when your 7 year old is almost up to your shoulder and his feet are almost as big as yours. Yesterday was a tough day. Today we’re all good but … Continued
Apple and Squash Crisp
Let me introduce you to my new best friend… A few weeks ago I used this mix to make apple crisp. It was a revelation. Dear Husband and I wolfed it down. Addison not so much. He has this affliction … Continued
What’s on your Lent List
It’s that time of year again…Lent! That doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Guess what kids?! It’s that time of year where we get to cut out sweets from our diet and meditate on our sins. Yipee! Lent Santa: What’s … Continued
Saving Money and College Tuition
Being a grown up and acting responsibly is no fun. Not one little bit. One of those “grown up” pursuits that is a real pain in my arse is saving money. It is no fun. At. all. Sometime last year … Continued
Argyle Yarn Wreath for a little boy’s room
Wreath’s for little boy’s rooms are hard. Yarn Wreath’s in general seem girlie what with all the felt flowers and fru-fru. Making one for a baby boy can be a little challenging. I’m up the challenge. An Argyle Wreath is … Continued
Hobo Bag guest post
Remember Sonia at Three Unique Rabbits from last week? She did the Diaper Envelope guest post for me. Well, this week I got to guest post for her! I made one of her Hobo Bags and am loving it. Please … Continued
Double Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes
(This recipe was adapted from a recipe I found in Big Sky Cooking by Meridith Brokaw) Somedays you just need a double chocolate cupcake to make it all better. This week I’m taking something yummy to a couple of new … Continued