Baking, Building and Raising Babies We are tackling life one DIY at a time while balancing a family, a budget and a hectic daily life.
There is nothing better than the smell of home baked bread, but, healthy(ish) carbs can be tricky to create. I’ve tried baking Whole Wheat breads in the past and have always had a hard time getting a nice light and fluffy Sandwich Bread, but, with this recipe (which has changed and tweaked quite a bit!) I get two foolproof loaves each and every time!
(Disclaimer: This post may contain Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for full disclosure) Pursuing a low/no sugar diet with a toddler isn’t always the easiest thing to do. It was heartbreaking to learn that our standard snacks of orange colored fish …
I think that for a lot of us, self-care feels indulgent. Self-care feels selfish. We’ve all heard the saying “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” but, how many of us are taking this advice to heart? I was recently speaking with a close friend …
Here lately, my kiddo has been able to sit and focus on one task for a little bit of time, and, we’re ripping up nearly all of our “Flap” books that he likes to flip through. In an effort to create something a bit more sturdy that would continue to help him with his fine motor skills and give Momma a 15 minute break from time to time, I whipped up this Busy Board during nap time.
I’m currently on a crusade to lower our family’s Sugar Intake and after an alarming trip to the grocery store, I’ve decided that in order to go low/no sugar on most of our daily foods, I’m going to need to find Recipes and start cooking. One simple swap was to try this 3 ingredient Granola Bars for my Husband’s Lunches and my Toddler’s Snack time.
Not long ago, I built and shared two adorable wooden fence panels to help contain my kiddo in the backyard. Shortly thereafter, a storm came along and knocked the cute fence panels out on the driveway and broke them apart. I’ve patched and repaired the panels multiple times now, but, the gap between the house and garage that needs fenced off creates a wind tunnel that just doesn’t work with the design I had drawn up. Time for a redesign.
Our calendar has been filling up at a rapid rate lately. Every few days, we receive another Save the Date or Formal Invite to the nuptials of friends and family. While I’m fretting over my wardrobe for these upcoming events (post to come on this topic!), I’m not fretting over gifts.
Marrying my Husband fulfilled my life long fantasy of being an Italian. I love the traditions of Sunday Supper and cooking down “Gravy” all day on the stove. The idea of good food and a crowded kitchen makes my heart swell in the most hygge …
A week ago, I was drafting a very different post. A week ago, I was excited to share the news that we were expecting our second child. A week ago, we went in for our 9 week ultrasound. A week ago, we experienced a tremendous …
It’s getting warmer!! Our patio is perfect for hanging out during the day and playing with sidewalk chalk, but at night, it’s not exactly cozy or comfortable. One quick little DIY upped our Patio Hygge game in a big big way, though – String Lights!