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.
It’s Grilling Season! And there’s nothing worse than having a hankering for a juicy burger and realizing you have no Hamburger Buns. We found ourselves in that predicament today, but, with a little tweaking, I was able to turn my trusty dinner roll recipe …
When we purchased our home, the house itself was in need of major repairs but the yard and the view were amazing & sold us on the place. We’ve spent the past 3 years undertaking major renovations indoors so I’m really excited to spend the …
As the weather has gotten nicer, we’ve been spending more and more outdoors. It’s been so great watching my toddler enjoy the yard, but, he seems pretty determined to race down my driveway and out into traffic. I’ve tried explaining to him logically that the …
Dear Working Momma, I have to start this off with a little apology. For months, I have been watching you from afar and feeling a little jealous. Every time I’m hauling my 50 pound diaper bag around the grocery store at lunch time and I …
Before my son was born, I worked full time in an office full of lovely people. I had friends to share my lunch with, people to gossip and laugh with, and coworkers I genuinely enjoyed. My day to day was filled with great interactions with …
Keeping a kid cool, calm and collected at the Doctor’s Office is near impossible… at least, it is for us. Thankfully, one of the wonderful nurses in our office has a fool proof trick up her sleeve when it comes to distraction – a single tongue depressor.
I long to be one of those Mommas who dresses her kiddo in an adorable themed outfit for each and every holiday, but, unfortunately, it’s not one of my strong suits. Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s day and I realized this morning that I have nothing cute & green for the little guy to wear.
It’s that great “In Between” time of year where you’re not really in Spring mode, but you’re definitely over Snow and Winter. For me, this leads to a crisis of seasonal decor and the need for a DIY Wreath. I wanted to take down my …
We have got Spring Fever in a bad sort of way over here at Rolling Richmond Homestead. It’s teasingly getting closer and closer to “play outside” weather but the rain keeps getting in the way of things. One of my go to projects for the …
I’ve always enjoyed making & devouring home made breads but the idea of sourdough has always been a bit daunting for me. I am in no way shape or form an accomplished baker and you have to nurture it every day making sure your starter is fed and a happy temperature.