A growth chart ruler?!?! I was so excited when I saw this creative idea on pinterest (follow me for other great ideas)! This way, we can move the ruler whenever we want, take it with us if we ever move, and have a cool memory keepsake of Austin growing up. Since he isn't even two yet, I thought this was the perfect time to make this (and maybe I will go back and mark his old heights from milestone doctor appointments...). I followed the instructions on That Village House, and this was pretty simple to make. Apparently the people over at That Village House got the idea from 517 Creations, ...
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Baked Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms
Oh look, another baked eggs recipe!! I love eggs, so finding ways to incorporate them into a healthy hearty dinner is always exciting for me. This recipe was simple, quick, and on the cheap side...total win! The dash of nutmeg in this dish gives it a little flavor that you aren't expecting, and it's perfect for fall. I wouldn't hesitate to serve this for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! This time, I made it for dinner and served it with a side of roasted lemon cauliflower...yum! This recipe is also very low calorie for a dinner/meal. I ...
Guest Blog: Healthy Homemade Graham Crackers
I have been asking my friend, Lauren, to write a guest blog for a while now, and she finally has! We are very similar in the way that we try to make a lot of foods from scratch, and keep processed foods to a minimum, especially when it comes to our toddlers. She has an adorable 22 month old, Audrey, and she loves the little snacks and wholesome foods that Lauren is always whipping up! I am excited to share her recipe for Homemade Healthy Graham Crackers because 1.) they look delicious, and 2.) I didn't even know you could make graham crackers at home! These would be great ...
Cheddar Biscuits
I was browsing recipes a couple weeks ago and stumbled upon the holy grail of biscuit recipes. Immediately I started wondering, "why have I never made biscuits before?" I don't know why.....maybe because I have always thought it was difficult, or time consuming? Maybe I am not a biscuit type of person? Before I was a vegetarian I used to love biscuits and gravy, so maybe I am a biscuit person. Could biscuits be the missing link in my recipe repertoire?? I pinned a ton of biscuit recipes, and when I decided to make a delicious Tomato Bisque for ...
Guest Blog: DIY Disney Princess Dress with Tutorial
When I found out how crafty my friend Marina is, I was hopeful I could get her to write a guest blog for me. She is super duper crafty and pretty much said she would do whatever I wanted! But, since she is the crafty one, she came up with this awesome idea to make a Disney Princess dress on the cheap and easy (easy if, um, you know how to sew?). I can't believe how awesome it came out, and so much cheaper than if you shelled out the money at the Disney Store. Marina also has a 22 month old toddler, and I bet we can both agree that no one wants to spend a lot of money on clothes that are ...
Homemade Peanut Butter
I like peanut butter and I feel like most people generally do, too. My son is a HUGE fan of peanut butter, and recently I caught him trying to eat it straight out of the jar (See Exhibit A below). I usually buy the creamy kind with nothing added to it...just peanuts, and sometimes salt. I don't really understand the point of all the additions most PB's have, because it is so delicious already. Kroger actually has their own brand that is pretty good, with no added ingredients. Anyway, I had been wanting to make homemade peanut butter for a while, and I found a great ...