Author Archives: Samantha

Tricky Tip Thursday – Baby Powder

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Samantha

The older boys are visiting grandma and they are having an awesome time eating junk, being spoiled, and going to places like Legoland and the beach. The turkey misses them lots and in addition to asking when they’ll come home … Continue reading →

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Ice Coffee ala Pioneer Woman

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Samantha

I never used to be a coffee drinker and then I opened my cloth diapering store and then girls downstairs offered it up in every way imaginable. And before I knew it I not only had a two cup a … Continue reading →

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Mom, it’s the New Dad

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Samantha

You may remember that a couple months ago I was having a bit of a personal crisis over whether or not I was “man” enough to turn my little boys into Godly men. And in that time I’ve worked out … Continue reading →

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Keep a Toddler Busy – WIP Wednesday

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Samantha

I generally prefer to be ahead of trends rather than follow them, but there is a quilt pattern (The Beekeeper’s Quilt) making the rounds on Ravelry. It’s adorable and it’s like the knitted counterpart to the pinwheel quilt my grandmother … Continue reading →

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Jerky Gun

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Samantha

Before you get all excited thinking this is a post about poor hand control I’m going to head you off. This is a post about a fun gadget every kitchen should have; a Jerky Shooter. A guy I worked with … Continue reading →

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New Cloth Diapers

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Samantha

Several years ago I decided to work on making my own cloth diapers. Now after a lot of mishaps and turning my children into guinea pigs I finally have a pattern I’m happy with and happy little diapers that I’m … Continue reading →

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Pita Pockets at Home

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Samantha

There is one tiny grocery store in the little town we live in and it is far from fancy. I often feel like my shopping list is more like a list of demands for a potential negotiation or wishful thinking. … Continue reading →

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Simply Brown Sugar

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Samantha

Do you ever have a “why didn’t I realize that sooner?!” moment. I have them often, but I learn as I go and I love that my brain is a plethora of what I refer to as useless information. I … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday – My First Socks

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Samantha

There were two things I wanted to be able to make when I taught myself to knit. The first was longies for the little to wear over their cloth diapers and the second was socks. I just love fun socks … Continue reading →

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Homemade Cheesey Crackers

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Samantha

Ages ago I found the Smitten Kitchen recipe for making Goldfish crackers at home and it was an instant hit. The kids love goldfish and I love easy and I’ve been hard pressed to improve upon her recipe in any … Continue reading →

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