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Ok, so it was more like Tigers, Elephants, and Clydesdale Horses...but it was still an 'Oh My!' because I'm always so amazed at how these animals can be trained to do the most amazing things! Yesterday, we went to the Kelly Miller Circus that was in town for the day. It is a great one ring circus that is one of the only … Continue Reading...
Do you ever have those times when you go to a restaurant with the kids and you forgot to bring a bib? Tell me about it!! Since my little boy no longer wears bibs as a daily occurence, I usually just need to bring one for Penelope. But, since I don't have to bring one for Noah, I usually forget to bring one for … Continue Reading...
Here is a recipe for one of our most favorite dinners ever. I received this recipe from some good friends of mine out in Arizona...Thank you, thank you Paige and Laura! These two sisters knew of my love for my crockpot and gave me this recipe to add to my ever growing collection. It is soooo good that I usually double it … Continue Reading...
Since Clif and I both had the morning free we decided to take the kids on a little adventure to the raspberry farm. So, to the raspberry farm we went...or should I say the Raspberry Ranch. The Raspberry Ranch is this small mom and pop farm in Marengo, IL that grows raspberries and grapes (and sour ones at that) and … Continue Reading...
Sometimes, and only sometimes, when I check my email I buzz through it really quickly, especially if most of it is junk email and I am on a delete-ing spree...ever been on one of those? Apparently, this has been the case lately. I'll tell you what I mean. I get Joann's emails pretty regularly if you sign up for them in … Continue Reading...
Holy Schnikeys! I have found my newest addiction...Greek yogurt! Dang, this stuff is sooo good and man is it creamy! My favorite brand as of right now is Chobani Greek Yogurt. It is just delish! It comes in loads of great flavors too, my personal fav is Blueberry. And, to make it even better...they are nonfat! But … Continue Reading...
Right now, I am really into sweater dresses...are you? I think they are just the cutest thing for little girls in the fall and winter with a pair of fuzzy boots and some knit tights...just darling! Well, I found this old sweater at Goodwill and I thought this sweater pattern would be the cutest pattern for a little girl's … Continue Reading...
Today I am posting a tutorial for a super soft and comfy Terry Cloth Bath Wrap. It is a great project for a beginner to try and should only take a couple of hours to complete! Please let me know if I have not explained something well as this is my first attempt at a sewing tutorial...explaining the process is much harder … Continue Reading...
Yesterday, I decided to stop by our local Goodwill to see if I could find any neat vintage linens or pillowcases that I could use to create something lovely. Unfortunately I couldn't find much in that arena but what I did find was a bargain. Check it out: I found these great ceramic plates with the flowers on them, two … Continue Reading...
WOW! I am so happy that so many of you have enjoyed my recipe for natural deodorant! It feels good to use something for your body that is all natural, doesn't it!! Here is another eco-friendly DIY recipe for natural air freshener. I have always been a little 'granola/crunchy' in my thinking and more so after having … Continue Reading...
On Saturday, I had been looking through all the stuff that me and my trusty sewing machine have made in our new but flourishing relationship together. I realized in my little trip down memory lane that I have hardly made anything for Noah. Even in my list of to-do projects there isn't a whole lot going on for him. Oops...I … Continue Reading...
I've been meaning to post my latest dress but I have been debating whether or not I should change it up. Here's what I mean: I found this great black and white flowery fabric and thought it would be perfect to make a long sundress using the shirred dress idea again but this time with no straps so it could be something … Continue Reading...
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