Cleaning muffin tins can be a nightmare. They get all crusty and stuck on after doing a few batches. I used to fill them with hot water and let them soak in the sink for hours, but they took up the whole sink! I now have an amazingly fast and easy solution. Read more
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My sister’s mother-in-law, Bonnie, has a wonderful banana bread recipe. We make it at least once every two weeks, but we make it into mini muffins, instead of bread, and add chocolate chips. We personally think the mini muffins are better than regular size muffins. Maybe it’s that there is more outside crust, or maybeRead more
My favorite wreath is 4 years old and has been moved 4 times. It is the wreath that I hang whenever I don’t have a holiday wreath hung.Read more
I love this nail design that I did to embrace the cool colors or winter. It is a perfect design for anyone to do. You don’t need to have any skill in nail art, you don’t need to own nail stamps, you don’t even need to use scotch tape.Read more
I’m not sure how common it is to see glitter toes outside of the western states, but here in Utah it is practically all you see in the summer. I mean what’s not to like about them; they are all sparkle.Read more
Christmas morning to children is such a magical time. The waking up early, the presents under the tree, the stockings full of treats, and the note from Santa next to the empty plate of cookies.Read more
I finally found some time to finish up our christmas stockings. I am so pleased by how these stockings turned out. They remind me of the stockings that the Who’s would have in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.Read more
I have been looking for the perfect maxi skirt for months. I want one that is floor length, a chevron pattern, and fitted in the waist, but not squeezing my thighs. Oh and price was a big factor to me as well. Well I didn’t find one.Read more
Here is a quick tutorial on how to hem a dress or skirt with a blind hem. On this skirt I did a blind hem. The picture of the below tutorial was done on a different skirt, but it turned out just the same as this one.Read more
Last week at Relief Society (a women’s church gathering), a professional tree decorator came and taught us how to decorate our christmas trees. It was a wonderful activity and I learned more than I thought I would.Read more
Three christmases ago I finally was fed up with laying a piece of scrap, frayed fabric around the bottom of the christmas tree. I needed a tree skirt. I knew exactly what I wanted a big scalloped edge, a simple cute design, and the classic christmas colors.Read more
Before I began reupholstering my couches I knew I wanted an ottoman. The problem is in the stores they are so expensive. I knew that I could make my own for a fraction of the cost.Read more
This is one of our favorite things for breakfast at our house. Homemade granola and yogurt. It is very simple to make and is sure to be a favorite for your kids, especially since they can help make it!Read more
Braxton turned 4 this week and does very well at recognizing all the letters. He is very curious what everything says. So, I decided that I would make a happy birthday sign/banner for his birthday.Read more
Last fall I became fascinated with reupholstering. I read a million blogs, tutorial, how-tos; You name it, I read it. I was convinced that I could do it!Read more
Upon request, here is the recipe to those amazing Caramel Apple Cupcakes that my aunt, DeeAnn Judd, brought to me a couple of weeks ago. I had had a very rough day with a sick baby and screaming kids.Read more
This is a perfect activity for little boys who love trucks! My boys can play with this “construction site” for at least 45 minutes. When it is time for some indoor activities I love this one because it is quiet and requires my boys to sit down.Read more
Lets be honest, boys do a lot of damage to clothes. With all the driving cars on pavement while crawling on knees, climbing onto big rocks to jump off over and over, sliding down a grassy hill on their bum, the list could go on forever.Read more
I did this craft/activity a little while back, but thought I would post it for those interested.Read more
When Kevin and I were first married I had a wonderful visiting teacher for only 1 month. Her name was Emily and she was very sweet. She brought these cookies to me; Kevin and I instantly feel in love with these and she willingly passed on the recipe. Now I am passing it on toRead more
I have been looking, for a couple of years, to find a modest jean pencil skirt. Whenever I find one I like it is too expense. I just found one online by JCrew for $98. WOW! I have decided that I can just make my own with an old pair of jeans I have!Read more
Here is how to make one of those cute carseat canopies to keep your little one protected from the weather and unwelcome germs. I love the front slit on this carseat canopy. Trust me, after having 3 babies the front slit is something that you want!Read more
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