Homemade Granola

I’ve recently been eating a lot of yogurt. Someday soon I hope to try making my own yogurt, but until then I decided to try out making some granola to … Continue Reading →

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Porch Progress

We’ve made some significant progress on our front porch project. Yay! I have to say, it is a pleasure to work on just one room at a time rather than … Continue Reading →

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Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

These are so stinkin’ good. And coming from this coconut-hating-gal that’s saying something. I made these on a whim because I had purchased coconut flakes for some homemade granola (coming … Continue Reading →

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Zippered Pillow Tutorial

Hello, my name is Monica and I have an addiction to pillows. Just thought I’d throw it out there. I seriously love pillows. I don’t throw them away. Ever. I just … Continue Reading →

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A Little Reading

One really great thing about being a stay-at-home mama is the amount of reading I get to do. I’ve always been a big reader, but it was hard to fit … Continue Reading →

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Natural Baby Remedies

Although I’ve only been a parent for 7 months (really? Tomorrow is 7 months already??), I’ve already had some experience with needing remedies for common baby problems. Parker has been … Continue Reading →

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My New Gadget

As I have mentioned before, I’m sort of a budget nazi when it comes to making purchases for myself. I love to buy presents, have no problem when we buy … Continue Reading →

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Custom Onesie

I’ve been sewing since I was in third grade (as best as I can remember!). I can still fondly recall some of the first things I ever made (or helped … Continue Reading →

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Turkey Sausage Pasta

I’ve been getting the Cooking Light magazine for the past few years. Every month I get re-inspired to try new recipes and challenge my cooking abilities. I just love it! … Continue Reading →

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The Need for Z’s . . .

. . . or, a new mama’s thoughts on sleep. For me, sleep deprivation was by far the hardest part about becoming a parent. As much as I knew baby’s … Continue Reading →

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