As you may remember, last year the husband and I make a commitment to do "No Meat November" and go through the month of November as Vegetarians. We initially tried this as sort of a heath & wellness experiment, hoping to cure some ever-present aliments we both share. While the ...
Homemade Mongolian Beef & Fried Rice | Recipe
The husband and I very much enjoy Chinese food takeout, but have never really found a recipe that can compare to what we are sure is not a very healthy meal when we run over to the local Panda Haven. Until now! We've recently taken to trying to replicate our favorite restaurant meals at home and had ...
Homemade Spicy Pickles | Recipe
Some of you may remember last Christmas the husband and I got the bright idea to make our own pickles and gift them to our small group. Well after batch number one, we took a rather lengthy hiatus and patiently awaited the arrival of actual pickling cucumbers in stead of substituting the overgrown ...
homemade laundry detergent how to
The husband and I are continually on a mission to simplify our lives. Most times this comes in attempting to be more frugal in our purchasing, shying away from processed foods, and opting for locally grown items, and using reusable bottles, bags, etc. as much as possible. We plan on trying something ...
losing kaitlyn
Monday was comprised of one of the most difficult and emotional experiences I can remember in a long time. That night we said goodbye to a member of our family we had known for less than 3 days, and the pain has been unspeakable. It is unfathomable to me that such a tiny little being can capture ...
Burlap Pillow w/ Wedding Date & Vintage Books to Keep Electronics | DIY
So as I'm sure you've been able to tell I have rekindled a long fizzled flame for the art of crafting. I think my new found love has not only come from a slight obsession with all things Pinterest, but more so from having so much to commemorate from our wedding! After my sporting days were ...