When we found out were having twins (or, rather, when the fact actually sank in), we took stock of the baby items we still had on hand. One thing we already had in duplicate was a mismatched pair of infant carseats/carriers. And, when I say "mismatched," I mean in the way a baby girl's carrier and a baby boy's are usually on fairly opposite ends of the color spectrum. That and the fact that ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Baby Gifts
Y'all...I am so NOT a sewer. Look closely at almost anything I make, and you'll see what I mean. But, I do like to try. Recently, I wanted to make a couple of gifts for a baby shower to which I was invited, and in my mind, I knew exactly what. I just had no idea how to do it. You see, when I was expecting my oldest, I was given the most precious pink hooded towel you have ever seen. I ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Sweet Pencil Pouch
I was looking for something to make for my daughter's teachers this Valentine's Day and came across this tutorial for a Charmed Pencil Pouch. (Thank you, Pinterest!) The instructions were easy to follow, and the finished result pretty cute...even with my limited sewing skills. It was also a pretty inexpensive project, and we completed it by packing the pouch full with some fun Valentine's ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
These muffins are a freezer cooking staple for me. They're very easy, and my kids really like them. They freeze well and can be defrosted and warmed in 30 seconds in the microwave. Just wrap them in a paper towel or cloth napkin, and you're good to go! I believe I originally found the recipe here at MoneySavingMom, but the last time I made them I was out of oil and made a substitution that ...