For the past week, our kitchen has looked like this… And last night we got to go shopping at Ikea, and we returned home with a wonderful selection of jars! All because of this… A beautiful built-in shelving unit that Isaac built me for my birthday! Its meant to hold lots of baking goods […]
Making Katie & Bella’s Hair Comb from Breaking Dawn
One of my oldest friends, Katie, got married in August. She and I have been friends forever, since we both started clogging so many years ago. After both of us leaving clogging, we have kept in touch randomly, mostly when a new movie premiere comes out (like Harry Potter or Twilight). She was a bridesmaid […]
Recipe on NewlyWife!
I’m so excited and thrilled that a recipe I submitted to NewlyWife was posted and Megan tried and like it. Its actually Isaac’s mom’s wonderful rice recipe! Please go visit and enjoy the wonderful recipe, and the amazing NewlyWife blog! http://www.newlywife.com/abundant-crop-recipe-french-onion-rice/
Reposting Kelly’s Burgers!
Because they were so amazing and I’m not sure who follows Kelly’s Blog yet, http://pumpyouup2010.blogspot.com/2011/05/boigas.html Don’t miss out on her burger recipe, and all the other recipes! Hooray!
How to make a Sewing Kit in a Jar
I’m getting super excited about our sewing event this weekend and can’t wait to to make another dress! I do have lots of tidbits to bring with me though, so I found a super cute way to make a Sewing Kit in a Jar! Things you’ll need: Mason Jar Batting Scrap of Fabric Hot Glue […]
DIY Lanterns
I thoroughly enjoyed our party last Friday and was so pleased that the weather held so we could enjoy being outside and enjoy our fun new lanterns! Here is how I made them.. All you need is: -A SLOM Ikea Jar (went for the small ones, or really any jar with a clear lid) -A small […]
How to prepare for Dress Making Day!
In preparation for a Beer Hunt (Combination Pub Golf and Scavenger Hunt, attributed to Kelly) several girls are getting together to make camo/hunting outfits. Here are a couple tips for how to prepare for such an event! (Stephanie has graciously agreed to be an example) 1. Find a Pattern Finding a pattern is not hard, […]
How to make an Easter Dress
Ok, most of you know I’m crazy, but not how crazy 🙂 On Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter) I decided I needed a new dress for easter. And being me, I went shopping at Goodwill. And not finding a dress that I liked that I thought would be appropriate for Easter, I decided ‘Hey […]
How to “Upcycle” an old Dresser
Most of the furniture in our house (other than what Isaac brought or has made) was not new. I either bought it used or it was given to me or even for a couple pieces, we picked them up off the side of the road (we did go to the door and ask first). Here […]
