I’ve been wanting to make something for my boys. While in the fabric store, looking at all the cute fabrics for kids, I came across a couple of great patterns that I thought would make fun pillows for the boys. I had intended to just make rectangular pillows – nothing fancy. Recently while feeling quite … More Challenge #5 Theme Pillows
So for 34 days/almost 5 weeks/the month of March, I didn’t buy groceries. I had $20 per week to buy dairy products & produce. It was a great experience for our family & I learned a few lessons. This is what I learned… Dairy & especially produce are expensive! I thought that $20 a week was … More Challenge #7 No Groceries for a Month – Thoughts
So Old Navy had their 50% off clearance sale this weekend. So glad that I get emails from them to tell me when these things are happening. I went, of course & scored some amazing deals. I got cardigans for less than $2! I also found some extreme flare jeans for $6 – I’ve been … More For Whom the Bell Tolls
Yesterday I wore another of my lovely thrift store shawl finds. This shawl is so cozy & warm, has a great shape & some fun details. We had a quiet day with some fun times enjoying the clear (though still cold) weather. I’m excited to start getting the yard warm weather ready. I always start to … More Riding Hood
My husband is from New Zealand. In all the corner shops & little bakeries, they sell all kinds of individual pie – there are meat pies, cheese pies, meat & cheese pies. They are so good! Obviously I can’t get them here in Bend, Oregon. My husband loves them, so I wanted to make him … More Challenge #3 New Zealand Meat Pie
I’m sure this is not new to most people, but I’ve never made it or even had it. A friend of mine posted a picture of monkey bread on Facebook a couple of months ago & I’ve been wanting to make it ever since then. I did a Google search for a recipe & of … More Challenge #3 Monkey Bread
So I love the idea of mixing patterns, but I’ve never really tried it. I’ve wanted to, but haven’t had the guts. I decided to go for it today. I actually started with my polka dot leggings & went from there. The shirt I’m wearing is in colours & a pattern that I wasn’t immediately … More Mixing It Up
Flowers in June maybe? Yep, we had a bit more snow – not a lot, but it’s there. It’s all good though – beautiful sunshine this morning. Still layering lots for me. Very black & white today. I adore the cardigan that I am wearing, I always feel so fifties retro in it. The collar … More April Snow Showers Bring….
I did it, I got my hair cut! I really like it. Overall, it’s what I wanted. My fringe is a bit funny, but it will settle down. I think it’s because the stylist added texture to it & I prefer blunt bangs. I’m already plotting all the different things I can do with it. … More Taking Short Cuts
I tried something a bit more adventurous this week. Took some extra prep time, but apart from using quite a few pots & pans for making dinner tonight, it was pretty simple. I used a lighter version of traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu & ended up lightening it even more. The recipe called for 5 teaspoons … More Challenge #3 Chicken Cordon Bleu
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