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Friday, April 12, 2013

Gluten and Dairy free

Earlier this year, after some research and issues baby sister was having, I took her off dairy, and she did so much better!!! She's not allergic to dairy, but def has an intolerance. She was still having a lot of issues with allergies, so after much thought and research, I decided to take her off gluten to see if that would help. It's been almost 1 month since taking her off gluten, it's been very hard and challenging to learn a whole new diet. And finding recipes that is both gluten and dairy free is a challenge. But we're doing it, and baby sister is finally showing signs of improving. It's so exciting to see her "normal" now...

I have a friend who traveled this "road" a few years ago with her son. So she's been a great help. And pinterest is GREAT to research gluten and dairy free recipes. Some nights our dinner was a hit, others, not so much. lol

Do you have any gluten free recipes? :)

Thursday, April 11, 2013

So girly

For Easter I gave both girls and myself a pedi. They both like their toes painted, but for whatever reason this time, they both whined the whole time. lol But it got done. I recently bought nail stickers, per my daughter's request and I thought they looked so cute!

My daughter chose red and I did French.

I have always wanted to French braid my daughter's hair. I watched some youtube tutorials and practiced and finally got the hang of it. I love how cute she looks in her pigtail braids. :)

Having girls is so fun, I love all the girly things we get to do! :)

Monday, January 14, 2013

Pretty R

With the holidays over, I needed a new door hanging. I LOVE wreaths and love making my own. I wanted something different this time. I am in love with chevron and black and white are my favorite colors.. So I went to work on an idea I had. :)

I bought a wooden "R" for our last name. It's $7 at Joann's. I debated b/t this or the cardboard one that is more 3D, but I decided that this would be easier to paint.

I spray painted the R white. It took 2 coats.

Then it came time draw the chevron lines. I couldn't figure it out and being that my husband is an artist, I asked him to help me :) So he did this part.

Hubby hard at work for me. I was so excited!!!

I hot glued red ribbon to the back and then tied a bow. This is how the "R" will hang on my door.

With the same pretty red ribbon, I made 3 rosettes to put on the "R". I LOVE rosettes :) And they are so easy to make. I hot glued them on the letter "R"

Ta Da!! All done and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! :) I go outside often to look at my pretty front door :) I love the simple and elegant look of it.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Back to sewing

I have been in LOVE with chevron for a long time. I wanted to make the girls a chevron dress, but could never find the fabric locally. Then Hobby Lobby started carrying it :) SO exciting! So this past weekend I bought the fabric and went to work. I wanted a simple peasant style dress b/c I wanted to show off the fabric. I made the sleeves 3/4 sleeves so that they can wear it through out the year.

I absolutely LOVE the colors :) My oldest daughter asks everyday when she can wear her new dress. I am planning on making these their valentine's dress. See their bows? I found chevron ribbon at Hobby Lobby :)

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Cake pops!

Have you seen those cake pop makers in the store and wondered it they work? The answer is yes :)

I got one for Christmas from my mil and tried it for the first time tonight. My 4 year old had a blast helping me, and my 1 year old enjoyed watching me add the sprinkles. They both ate to their hearts content :)

The pop mix and the pop maker. Seriously, it works awesomelly!