Author Archives: Samantha

DIY Bleach Stenciling

I’m pretty geeky and my fandoms are enumerable. One of my greatest loves is Doctor Who. Aside from the fact that Ten is nummy to look at I really like that I can share it with my children. Unlike some … Continue reading

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What’s a Loser?

My posts are a bit personal lately, but it’s these thoughts that disrupt my daily routine and slow my progress. It’s hard to work when your mind is busy. The past week I’ve used the word loser 3 times in … Continue reading

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All that’s left is a band of Gold

It’s been a roller caster lately. Itsn’t there a saying about things happening in threes? I generally tread lightly when it comes to the topic of the man I married. His condition is a sensitive subject to him and it’s all … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Spice English Muffins in Fun Halloween Shapes

Sometimes I have a genius idea, you know a total epiphany. How do I know it’s a good idea? It’s something I haven’t already come across on pinterest. If it’s out there don’t burst my bubble. We’ve been out of … Continue reading

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How to Tuesday – Homemade Cake Mix

In my old life we used excessive amounts of boxed cake mix. Cakes, cookies, muffins, and the list goes on. So many recipes based of those cheap little boxes of processed numminess. As we’ve turned to a life of homemade … Continue reading

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How to Replace Goodmama Elastic

There are few things sadder than beautiful diapers with dead elastic. It can bring a tear to a mama’s eyes to hear that sound of elastic going “crunch.” What’s a girl to do?! You can of course send your fluffs … Continue reading

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Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal

We’re poor. Funny how easy it is for me to say that, yet I can barely mutter the word divorced. Oddly enough the later is more socially acceptable than the former, seems the destruction of a family is of little … Continue reading

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Self Cleaning Oven – Tricky Tip Thursday

I learned a lesson this week about my tendency to me on the lazy side. We ran out of whole wheat flour. Blasphemy! I know. But I suppose it happens to even the best of us. I know a more … Continue reading

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Gimme a Break

Feel free to burst into song about a certain candy bar. Dang now I think I need one! I’ve been feeling a little burnt out lately. At 18 months the bean still doesn’t sleep all night every night. When he … Continue reading

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Little Man Bow Ties – How to Tuesday

My first post on the shiney new website. Really seeing it all come together makes me giddy. I had a request to make this fabulous ruffled dress. I’m pretty sure I need something like this for myself, maybe a skirt, … Continue reading

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