Kate

Create this fun and colorful DIY pencil holder using a plastic bottle and t-shirt yarn. Kids can give this recycled craft as a gift or use it on their own desks.

ga(‘create’, ‘UA-54881613-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’);   With my two little ones, my meals need to be simple and quick.  Some meals I prep for the night before.  Sometimes I throw things in the crock pot.  And other nights, I make a simple throw together meals.  This Stir Fry is one of my go to, throw …

So I’m on the go go go… not unusual for me. Cooking, cleaning, caring for the kids, helping with homework, and enjoying every minute. The kids go down and I go in my room, look up in the mirror and lo and behold, a Spot. What was it? I had no idea! When did I …

We both love Halloween! It is one of our favorite holidays. Between the two of us, the pumpkins are carved, the seeds get baked, and some homemade costumes are sure to be made! The one downside to Halloween is a basket full of candy in a mostly organic house.  But you can’t have Halloween without …

ga(‘create’, ‘UA-54881613-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’); My baby girl is now one and teetering into being a toddler.  Her cute unisex (we didn’t learn baby V’s gender) nursery needed an update.  My sister mentioned using some of the decorations from her birthday party. She had a great point!  They really didn’t cost much, but I Loved …

  Halloween is getting close! We thought we would dig up some pictures from the past couple Halloweens. **Disclaimer… these pics were all taken pre-blog we know they aren’t great, but we still love these easy ways to dress up baby and mom so we had to share! Since Little Miss wasn’t mobile yet, her …

ga(‘create’, ‘UA-54881613-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’); Up until today I have always bought my applesauce. I never gave it a second thought… Today I decided to give making it a try.       This is how the applesauce will come out plain. The pink tint comes from the peels.   Why you might ask?   …

Ok.  It’s officially fall.  I’ve started to see some of the trees turn.  I’m wearing my favorite orange sweater.  And I’m ready to redecorate!   The first two items in my house that get the switch are my wreath and my hanging vases.   I bought the base of this wreath at a thrift store …

ga(‘create’, ‘UA-54881613-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’); This year we have a lot of things that we want to spend our money on.  Finishing the basement, a family vacation, and paying off the rest of our debt.  See what’s not on that list?  Food.   I need to trim my budget.    Eating organic does not have …

ga(‘create’, ‘UA-54881613-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’);   As promised on Tuesday, here is my Super Easy Baked Chicken recipe.     This thing is tried and true.  Super easy to whip up.  I use it constantly.        It is literally as easy as measuring out a bunch of herbs and spices.     Throwing …

So I had a really good Roasted Chicken recipe all lined up for my first post of the week.  But I was inspired to write this one instead.  Don’t worry…the chicken recipe is coming soon!   Sunday was a beautiful fall day.  I had the windows open, with an amazing breeze.  I poured the last …

Ok so thanks to my sister, and her lovely post about her First Squash of the Season, I had to give it a try. I mean how hard could it be! Here’s your answer… It’s Not!! Being called Spaghetti squash I figured the best Rookie move would be to make Spaghetti and meat sauce with …

This Monster themed birthday party is full of simple DIY decorations, easy food ideas, and a smash cake that has no artificial colors. Light on effort, big on memories and fun. Monster Themed Birthday Party My son turned One!  His nickname is Mr. Monster, so what better way to celebrate than with a monster-themed birthday party? …

Build a Lego Minifigure display stand using legos that you already own! This simple structure is perfect for keeping your kid’s Minifigures off your floor and on display. DIY Lego Minifigure display stand If you have a kid over the age of 2 you probably own a few Lego. By the age of  6, “a few” becomes the understatement of …

Learn how to make a lightsaber using pool noodles with this tutorial. We added a bit of cardboard to make this pool noodle light saber even more realistic. Grab some pool noodles at your local dollar store and get creating! How to make a lightsaber Summer is over and if you have a pool, go to …

You know how I know it’s almost fall?  Squash.   I’m not talkin about the squash in the grocery store. The ones that arrived the day after Labor Day.  I’m talking about the ones I saw at my local farmers market.  The ones grown by the older couple that are always so sweet and love making …

This lace and pearls themed party is perfect for a 1st birthday. What better way to celebrate your little lady than with an elegant 1st birthday party that’s easy to put together and will be remembered by your guests.  Lace and Pearls Themed Party By the time my daughter turned 1, I had thrown 6 …

Twitchett: [twit-chet] (n) A nickname given by our late Grandma to her beloved grandchildren. Kate What’s crazier than a mom that works a full time job with a Two Year Old (Little Miss) and a One Year Old (Mr. Monster)??? A full time working mom with a blog. Hi!  I’m Crazy and I’m a Twitchett. This …