i once made a diaper cake...

I was thinking about adding a package of diapers to a shower gift...but I didn't just want to hand over a pack of Pampers, so I googled how to make a diaper cake, and off I went.....I stuck with the colours of the shower...and was super impressed with the outcome! It ended up being a great centre piece for the party as well!!

K

Vino

Lately I have been consuming some good wine. I pour myself a glass while I am cooking dinner, this wine is a really good one, and I think I paid only $10.99 at the Liquor Barn. We have gone through 5 bottles in the past 2 weeks......

I have found that I frequently have a glass while watching tv at night after the kids have gone to bed. It's like the craziness of the day is over, and I can just sit or lay on the couch, knowing there will be no interruptions!

Somedays I have to check the clock, because 3pm is sometimes too early for a drink....happy hour is 4pm at my grandparents house, I at least have to wait until then! If I am prepping my dinner early, and know that I am not going out anywhere later, I will pour myself a glass, turn on some Van Morrison and get cooking! Lately, Noah has been into dancing, so we will sometimes dance it up in the kitchen.....Anabelle joins in too, she stands there and bends her knees with her hands in the air.

The sweetness of simplicity, and a nice glass of vino.

K

LovelyLittles is back in action!

I finally bit the bullet and went out and bought a new sewing machine! It was hell getting it all set up, so a big thanks to my mom for sorting that out for me!! I spent last night sewing up some much requested drool scarves!!!! Next is a trip to the fabric store!

I also finished Anabelle's tutu for her Alice in Wonderland birthday party.....maybe you want a tutu too for a special little girl? Let me know, I can make you one! I sell them for $25! They can be ordered in pretty much any colour!

K

best bibs EVER!

A few weeks ago, Anabelle was quite sick, she threw up 4 times at a family baptism...ugh...for the ride home later that evening, my aunt gave me a bib to put on her incase she threw up in the car again....best bib EVER!

My aunts mother in law makes them from tea towels! She cuts out the neck, and sews a tie in place! These are great because they cover Anabelle's whole outfit, and they are super easy to wash. I sometimes just throw it in the sink and spot clean with my dish soap, ring it out and let it dry for next time!

The best tea towels are the ones that are actually made out of terry towel material. I know they have them at the dollar stores.

I told my aunt that she wont be getting this one back....it has come in too handy! Now, to learn how to make them, or put an order in with Bettie :-)

K

cheese biscuits

These are a great addition to your soup, especially slathered in butter, when they are warm from the oven! Even with chili, to slop up the saucy goodness....

Cheese Biscuits

2 1/4 cup flour

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter (cold)

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup milk

handful of finely chopped cilantro (if desired)

1 egg lightly beaten

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cube your cold butter into your flour mixture, to resemble course crumbs. Stir in cheese and cilantro. Pour milk over top and stir with a fork to make soft sticky ragged dough.

With a floured surface and floured hands knead your dough 10 times. Pat into a circle, about an 1" to an 1.5" thick, cut into rounds (cookie cutter or a drinking glass), repeat until all the dough is used. Place the rounds on a cookie sheet, brush the tops with your beaten egg.

Bake at 425 until golden, about 15 minutes.

Enjoy!!

K

something i want...ooo, and maybe these shoes too!

My daughters baptism is coming up.......she gets a new dress, so why can't I get a new dress too!? I stumbled across this Ignacia wrap dress on the DIANE von FURSTENBERG website, and now I can't stop thinking about it.....then I saw a pic of these shoes, why not throw those in as well! An unrealistic purchase (maybe I should call Brad, he could take me on a shopping spree! HA), but I can still imagine having 100% silk wrapped around my body...

I am a HUGE fan of dresses with sleeves....even my wedding dress had capped sleeves, makes my arms look much nicer, and thins out my wide shoulders...

I never spend a lot of money on clothes, but for that occasional purchase, I must tell you, being hugged by something that cost more than $20 spunks up your self esteem...your poise...you feel good, you feel GREAT!

I did call Holt Renfrew, they no longer carry this dress....boooooo....

K

Massive Sweet Peanut Sale!

So this Sunday, at the Heritage Hall on Main Street, Sweet Peanut Clothing Company is having a "massive sale". They attempted a sale a while ago, which we lined up for, only to be disappointed that they didn't show......then said they were going to have it a few months later, and never did.......so I have mixed feelings about attending this sale. Bad business as far as I'm concerned, but they still have great stuff....they say that all pieces will be $10 and under, which is a great deal, because if you are familiar with their stuff, one sleeper is almost $25.oo! Check out the link on Facebook...

https://www.facebook.com/SweetPeanutInc?ref=ts

Sunday March 6th 11am - 5pm

3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Or check them out online....

www.sweetpeanut.com

K