Tag: diy
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The Crispy Secret to Loving Cabbage—Hint: It’s Bacon
Pregnancy can come with many odd cravings. Some of mine have been Pickle juice with Doritos, or the onion boil (weird for me considering I’m not big into onions) but one thing I’ve been craving since even before I was pregnant- Bacon Fried Cabbage. It’s as simple as it sounds. The dish has chopped bacon,…
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Cheap, Cheerful, and Surprisingly Tasty: My Dollar Store Dinner Experiment
With my husband not working until his arm is healed, and us not qualifying for food stamps anymore, I decided it was time to get crafty, epically when it came to the kitchen. I absolutely love the people on youtube who make meals from the dollar store, and I’ve always wanted to try it. While…
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Layers of Love: Making My Daughter’s Birthday Extra Sweet
There has only been 1, maybe 2 years in which I have not made my daughters birthday cake. Primarily it started because I couldn’t afford a big fancy store cake in addition to getting her birthday gifts. It was a tradition that started simply because I couldn’t afford both, but also a tradition I grew…
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Tangy & Crisp: The Easiest Vinegar Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers are one of those summer veggies that just hits the spot. And recently, I’ve been craving them so much, I’ll typically have them for my lunch at work, or as a side dish to go along with dinner. There are so many variations of different cucumber salads, such as the cucumber and tomato salad…
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A Drop of Bliss: Discovering the Beauty of Rosewater
This spring, I have been determined to take what I want of my plants such as my roses and Lavender, while they are producing a great deal (before the gross heat of summer starts). With lavender, it takes me a bit longer to accumulate enough, because I don’t take very much at a time. However,…
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Uncomplicated Play: Super Simple Fun for Kids
Between having two children and being a preschool teacher, some might say I’ve learned a thing or two about kids. And sometimes, epically on rainy days, you got to think about how you can maximize fun and not leave the house or spend a lot of money. Varying Ages All of these crafts may be…
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Spring Break Diaries: From To-Do Lists to Triumphs
For those of you who don’t know already, I am a preschool teacher. Which thankfully means that one week during April, I’ll get an entire week off, a week known to all as “Spring Break”. Some people go on vacations, or trips, other people, such as myself, prefer spending it at home, getting projects done…
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Pancake Reinvented: A Mashed Potato Twist
Instant potatoes aren’t a favorite in my house. But we have LOADS that were given to us by some family. And I love trying new ways of reinventing things my family doesn’t like, hoping to turn that around. Any time I’ve tried mashed potato pancakes in the past, they have a tendency to fall apart,…
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Weeknight Wonders: Save Time, Eat Well
With Daniel having a full time job now, with full time hours, it leaves weeknights as more of a time crunch. So I needed to find ways to cut the time in half when I got home. At first, I tried to use my slow cooker as much as I could, but I finally realized…
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Growth & Greens: The Latest from My Garden
Spring will be here soon, and I’ve already started planning my plants for this year. A few of my plants such as my blackberry plant is getting new growth, a sign that its ready to bloom soon. I have a new idea this year that I’m going to try out, and I’m feeling hopeful about…