April 17, 2013
My secret weapon is the German Pancake, which is basically an enormous popover cooked in a cast iron skillet. It’s eggy, buttery, and idiot proof, and in two minutes of active time and less than half an hour in the oven, it’s a godsend for busy people. When it comes out of the oven puffed six inches above the pan, the kids will freak.
March 23, 2013
Earlier this week I hinted at an upcoming DIY project and this is hands down the easiest one you can do. Inspired by the Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses from Fashion Week, this is an easy project for sprucing up your sunnies. And it only costs $1 and a few minutes.
March 20, 2013
If you can get your hands on maple syrup (and a candy or digital meat thermometer), you can make th at home. Parents, even though you’ll lose about half the volume to evaporation, it’s worth doing…especially if you’ve ever watched in vain as your kid “accidentally” dumps about $19 worth of the liquid stuff on her breakfast plate. Epicures, I’m not going to insult you by explaining how concentrating the flavor of pure maple syrup is going to improve your lives.
January 14, 2013
There weren’t any hills covered in edible flowers at Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections in Freeport. There were no Gobstoppers, there were no golden geese. And no one took a sweet-tasting nosedive into a river of chocolate. But that didn’t stop me from diving into my own finally realized Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory fantasy on Saturday.
December 20, 2012
I know I like to pretend that I’m crafty, but luckily I have friends that actually are. Erin from Just Plain Lovely blog is showing us an easy sewing tutorial today. This project is simple and fun and can be done either as a full t-shirt refashion or as a simple embellishment to an old favorite. Check it out!
December 19, 2012
I barely have enough time the week before Christmas to make dinner, let alone get myself ready for a holiday party. Luckily for you, I’ve enlisted the help of nail polish guru Mackinleigh Isherwood to show us how to do an easy at-home manicure for all the festive affairs ahead. Click through for the tutorial!
December 12, 2012
Is it just me or does Portland, Maine have some weird obsession with facial hair. I know that we are just getting over Movember and all, but it seems like the creepy fantastic displays of facial hair are sported proudly and year-round in these parts! If you are lucky enough to have one of this mustachios on your Christmas list…
December 11, 2012
Good Morning! Today we are going to start a week long series on DIY gifts on the cheap! They say it’s the thought that counts, right? Well this week we are going to explore some DIY gift ideas that will make you look like you are VERY thoughtful
December 05, 2012
Feeling crafty this holiday season? If my pinterest board is any indication, I’ve apparently turned into a mini Martha Stewart this year. But in reality, the only projects I ever get around to are the ones that take up very little time and require things that I already own. This project delivers on both – and it’s a great gift to give.
