Looking to get your morning off to an amazing start?? (Or maybe sneak a delicious afternoon snack?) Well I have something for you! I am always on the lookout to beef up food to keep the teenager full. It is swim season… he is a bottomless pit. I love quinoa, and all of its health benefits. […]
Easy Delicious Pretzel Rolls
I tend to be a little late with trends. I’ll see things floating around for awhile, and whether its fashion, home decor, or food I’m not one to jump in with both feet. Things have to grow on me a little. I have to figure out if I like the idea, the look, the what […]
DIY Vick’s Vapor Shower Disks
I have been ill. I whined wrote about it a couple of days ago. I’m on the mend, but battling a hellacious amount of snot. Thankfully I made up some of these shower disks before the germs attacked me so I have them on hand to help de-snot-ify myself. These are easy to make up […]
Burt’s Bees Copy-Cat Lip Balm
Make sure you can find this later now!! So, I’ve mentioned my super awesome friend Holly several times on this blog. She’s the kind of friend who brings you family dinner when you’ve had surgery, who will can 4 million ears of corn with you, who you can discuss gardening and raising chickens […]
How to Make a Sleeping Bag for Stuffed Animals
Meet Monty and Dewdrop, two of Daniel’s very best friends. They go everywhere with us, and each and every night they sleep with him. On Christmas Eve a new friend was added to the mix. A fun little guy who came courtesy of Gernie (my Mom) his name… be prepared for the originality is…Sock Monkey. […]
Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter
Have you been to the mall this Christmas season? Have you checked out the prices on lotions and creams? How about the ingredient list? Not only is this gift quick and easy, but it is also something you can feel good about giving! Once again this whips up with minimal time and easy to find […]
Altoid Tin First Aid Kit
Make sure you can find this later now!! My 12 Days of Handmade Christmas was temporarily interrupted by the plague. It descended upon my house and despite my best efforts to avoid it and prayers that I had super momma immunity it got me… So I’m a little behind and just getting my next […]
Eggnog Truffles
*This is a sponsored post on behalf of McCormick. All opinions are my own. So I took these little bits of deliciousness to my book club last night. They were a hit! The book club girls were lucky that any of them even reached the meeting with me after my boys (including the hubby) tasted […]
Relaxing Lavender Rosemary Foot Soak
On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me… some soak for my to-oo-ooo-tsies. Does shopping have your feet aching? Do you need a great teacher gift? Do you need another super simple gift for someone on your list? Seriously this is more simple then my simmering potpourri. Minimal time, minimal ingredients, Wonderful […]
Altoid Tin Doodle Kit
Make sure you can find this later now!! Today’s gift is a fun little stocking stuffer for the kiddos on your list. Perfect for long car rides, waiting in restaurants, to keep quiet in church… anytime they need a distraction. I’ve included crayons and little pieces of paper to go with them. Also a […]
Christmas Scent Simmering Potpourri
This post is dedicated to my very best friend Jesse. She is at home with an infant, a toddler, and a teenager… her hands are slightly full. She also has a big ‘ol southern family that loves homemade gifts. Hence I am sending out love in the form of my easiest handmade gift in this […]
Up-Cycled Sweater Stockings- 12 Days of Handmade Christmas
These up-cycled sweater stockings are a great way to reuse a sweater and make into a beautiful decoration or gift!! “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” I love stockings, and what better to give as a gift then a beautiful stocking, […]
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix- 12 Days of Homemade Christmas
The 12 Days of Handmade Christmas continue!! We got snow last night, a beautiful coating of tiny snowflakes that look like glitter. In my opinion there is nothing in the world that makes you feel Christmasy-er than a world of white! When mother nature gets in on the decorating action you know the season is […]
Homemade Dog Biscuits- 12 Days of Handmade Christmas
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me…. Treats for my puuuupppyy! Not everyone on your list has only two legs! So today we’re cooking something up for our four legged friends. These have been taste tested and approved by the pickiest dog in the world. Our black lab Buddy. He […]