I’ve been in a thrift store mood lately. I don’t know why or what causes them, the mood just sort of hits and next thing you know I am at the nearest thrift store. I liked sharing my finds during the thrift store challenge so why let the fun stop there? I am not sure […]
Upcycled Cereal Box Notebooks
I always feel guilty throwing away cereal boxes. As I toss the empty cardboard box into the trash I can feel my thrifty bones shiver. Previously, I tried making a magazine file with them, but mine weren’t the right size and I couldn’t get a neat looking cut. I have considered making drawer organizers but […]
I Grew My Own Kombucha Scoby!
Actually I grew two, all for $3.19. What is Kombucha? Google it and you can find tons of information. Basically it is a fermented tea beverage that aids in digestion, supports the immune system, detoxifies and energizes along with other things. It tastes very tangy and is an acquired taste. I wasn’t too fond of […]
DIY Painted Tree Rings
Remember when I made a free Christmas tree by collecting branches from a tree stand? Well, when I collected those branches I also snagged some Christmas tree rings and have had them laying around ever since. So when I saw that Sherry and Katie from Young House Love and Bower Power were doing their quarterly […]
Fish in the House
For my birthday last week, my dad surprised us all with a trip down to Florida from Maryland. And since my father couldn’t come to Florida without doing Floridian things, he went to the beach to go fishing. When he came home he brought with him two flounder. Aren’t they funny looking? Eliana wasn’t very […]
Double Chocolate Ice Cream with White Chocolate Marble
Wow, that is a lot of chocolate for one title. Is it too much? Wait a minute, there is no such thing as too much chocolate. Well, unless we’re talking about bacon. Seriously, I tried my first chocolate covered bacon and I am not a fan. Philip compared it to a dirty leather shoe… I […]
Beef and Mushroom Rice Casserole
Eating real food can get costly. Especially when it comes to purchasing the right kind of meat. Pastured chickens, wild fish and grass-fed beef can really rank up the food bill. Ditching the meat could help but I like meat. I’ll let you in a little secret… I could probably go without meat for a […]
Homemade Cheerios
Cheerios are the ultimate toddler snack, don’t you think? That causes a big problem though and I am just going to go ahead and say it… they aren’t good for you. You know why I think that? Mainly, the genetically modified corn and the synthetic vitamins. I just don’t trust ’em. So with ingredients I can actually […]
Chamomile Ice Cream
Chamomile literally means earth apple or on the ground apple and if you have ever taken a whiff of a bag full of chamomile flowers, you know why. Now chamomile is an edible flower that not only taste sweet but has a relaxing effect and aids in digestion which makes it perfect to ingest after […]
Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Pistachio’s
This Valentine’s Day isn’t a very romantic one for my valentine and me. With a sick toddler and a tired mommy and daddy, there isn’t much time left for any Valentine’s Day celebrations. That’s okay though, because you know what I just so happened to have in the fridge? Some strawberries. And in […]