What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta. I call this fake Alfredo because it’s not quite what you would order at a fine Italian establishment, but it’s pretty on-par in the taste department. And it’s so easy to make, it takes about the same amount of time as preparing the noodles to go… Continue reading Delicious ‘fake’ Alfredo sauce
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Probably because it’s the one day during which it’s perfectly acceptable for adults to dress-up alongside their kiddos and join the fun of playing pretend. (Have I ever mentioned I’m a kid at heart?) My favorite Halloween memories are times that I spent coming up with a group… Continue reading Scary fun with Halloween costumes
Is it just me, or does it seem mermaids have gained in popularity over the last couple of years? Maybe they’ve remained popular and I just missed it because I have three boys… There seems to be an influx of mermaid-related products – from lunchboxes to swimming gear and everything in between. Even my 5-year-old son… Continue reading Making a splash
As a self-proclaimed chocoholic chocolate connoisseur, I can tell you without shame that unless it comes from a quality bakery, chocolate cake is usually not all that great. When you want chocolate, it needs to be bursting with flavor and delicious goodness – rich. Not a lot of cake mixes fit the bill. When it… Continue reading Dreamy chocolate cake (from a mix)
After a hiatus from blogging (life just gets in the way sometimes), I’m happy to add a few new projects. Writing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. In fourth grade, I was convinced I would be an author (that may still happen one day); I spent more… Continue reading Back in the swing of things
I really hate swimsuit shopping. It’s probably not for the reasons you’re thinking, though. I like to be somewhat fashionable, but I’m also fairly modest. I don’t want to wear a mumu, I just want something that keeps my private areas off of public display and that comes in two pieces (because let’s be real,… Continue reading In pursuit of a new swimsuit
I’ve never been much of a soup person. Actually, my family doesn’t much care for soups. I appreciate a good soup on occasion, but it’s just not something that goes into our regular rotation here. Chicken Tortilla Soup, however, has gained our attention. It’s been passed around to several people in my family, who insist… Continue reading Chicken Tortilla Soup
Following the success of attempting doll clothes with scrap material (covered in part 1), it was noted that our Pretty Little Princess had a couple of dresses that were starting to fall apart at the seams (literally). How could she be the Belle of the ball with half of her waist seam gaping from a… Continue reading Pretty Little Princess, part 2
Easy Doll Outfit
I had the day off recently, and a friend invited me and my youngest over for a play date and sewing party. Her son’s first birthday is approaching, and she wanted something fashionable and unique for his pictures. We had discussed bow ties and she found some cute white and blue chevron fabric for the… Continue reading Baby bow tie & mock suspenders
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