When I saw an article on Bon Appetit called Chili Colorado is the Greatest Recipe Of All Time last month, I pinned it for later. Usually skeptical of anything touted “of all time,” I’ve had success with Bon Appetit recipes in the past. And this particular magazine seems to have the right balance of taking…
Pinned it, Did it.
Wedding Hair Trial #1 – Rope Braid Bun
To save a little sanity the day of the wedding, I want to try to get a reasonable idea of what to do with my hair. I have been doing my own up-dos for my work Christmas parties for 3 years… but they were basically “on the fly” involving clear elastics and bobby-pins… so I…
[National Sewing Month] Diaper & Wipes Pouch
Did you know that September has been “National Sewing Month” since 1982? It started with a proclamation from President Ronald Reagan, declaring September as National Sewing Month “In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.” What a great opportunity to share one of my more recent home-sewing creations (beyond my typical quilts)….
Oops, you caught me Pinterest
Pinterest is a website FULL of information and ideas to be inspired by. And if you have been “pinning” long enough, you’re bound to come across an idea you’ve seen before. Even if you don’t remember seeing it before. Oops. This little reminder is a new feature. For the absent minded people like me. I…
DIY Gifts: Baby Washcloth Roses
Diaper cakes are super cute. And useful to any new mom going the disposable diaper route. But. They have been done. In a search for a new idea for a handmade Baby Shower Gift, I came across a video for these cute little roses made out of baby wash cloths and baby spoons (thanks Pinterest!)….
Playing in the Kitchen: Chipotle’s Lime-Cilantro Rice
Sometimes your meal plan revolves around this notion: What do we have in the fridge that will probably go bad if we don’t use it soon? This week, that something was Cilantro. Create a whole dinner around a 30 cent bunch of herbs? Why not. Especially when there are limes lying around that need to…
Pinned it. Did it. – Re-grow Romaine Lettuce
This is one of the 1st Pins mom ever saw once she discovered what “Pinterest” was. In theory, you can RE-GROW romaine lettuce. Just cut off the base and leave it in a dish of water. Tried it. And this is what you get after about 3 days: So technically, yes, it does work. But…
Household Hint: Keep Boiling Water Inside the Pot
A watched pot never boils. So you walk away for a moment. And like THAT the pot boils over and you get big sizzling flames lapping up around your pot. Or it puts out the flame altogether and your kitchen now has a delightful smell of natural gas. Anyone who has attempted making pasta has…