We are on TV!
Heather Claybrook, anchor from Fox 4 news in K.C. came to our home last August to do a feature story on the Grocery Shrink!  It aired last night and I was so happy with the final product.  Heather did a…

Felt Books
If you have a little sewing experience felt books are fun to make and make great gifts for toddlers.  Here are some ideas: Gifts by Hand http://giftsbyhand.blogspot.com/2008/11/traveling-race-track-book.html has thought of a great racetrack book for the little boy in your life. …

Coffee Filter Roses
This is a diaper cake I made for a baby shower in October.  I found the inspiration here:  http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2007/09/diaper-cake-tutorial.html I was on a tight budget for the shower, so I made some modifications to the design.  The cake is sitting on…

Rejoice with Me!
   About 3 days ago, I noticed my envelope system was missing.  I wasn’t too worried about it because the zipper on my purse is broken, which gives baby Brandon free access to all the goodies in there.  I figured…

Candy corn cookies
I love candy corn!  The tiny little nuggest of honey sweetness make my mouth happy.  My kids love them too.  Candy corn is a great motivator to get my children to practice their piano and violins.  I’ve had a hankering…

Skillet Lasagna Mix
My daughter’s church girl’s club (Handmaidens) used to sell jar mixes (Handmaiden Helpers) as a fund raiser.  One in particular was a favorite of mine, Skillet Lasagna Mix.  I don’t have the original recipe, but here’s a close second. Lasagna…