DIY Cozy Blanket

December 18, 2013

So I'm making my midget a simple but awesome blanket to tote around the house. She seems to love a soft and fuzzy blanket and I think this gives her...

Cauliflower Mash

December 16, 2013

I love mashed potatoes, but if I want my hubby to eat them I have to make the healthy kind. To achieve this, the next best thing is cauliflower mash....

Christmas Photos 2013

December 14, 2013

In the spirit of Xmas just wanted to share a few photos of me and the hubby and my adorable midget with Santa. Tis the season. ...

White Wine Herb Salmon

December 14, 2013

Well after hitting up the fish market at the commissary today came home with some very nice farm raised salmon. Between me and my hubby being busy this...

Updated Blog. . . .Yay

December 13, 2013

As you can see readers, thanks to my lovely friend Megs I have an updated new blog. Its good to have awesome friends all over the world. Thank you...

Peanut Butter Fudge Drops

December 8, 2013

As always . . .Im waiting till the last minute to make a goodie for a squadron event. So I had to think of what I wanted to do. I know I wanted to make...

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Greek Yogurt Popsicle

December 5, 2013

When I make my cranberry sauce its jellied, so its not chunky as you would call it. Doesn't mean you have to discard all that goodness. I love making...

Christmas Eve Gift Box Ideas

December 2, 2013

So I was browsing ideas for Christmas eve and came across the Christmas eve box. I think my toddler and hubby will love this one. One box with all the...

Operation Christmas Gift-Baby Bag & Accesories

December 2, 2013

I've decided that since I have this sewing machine that I must make at least one thing for a Xmas present. So I thought about it and I notice my midget...

Candied Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

November 27, 2013

Now this has been my long time favorite during the holidays. My first time I cooked them was with my mother when I was 7. It was in a pan of course,...

Homemade Jellied Cranberry Sauce

November 26, 2013

Need to fool your guest that you did buy the stuff in the can without buying the stuff in the can. So here's a awesome homemade recipe I use. ...

Bendable Elf on the Shelf & Grippy Too

November 25, 2013

This is our second year with the infamous elf on the shelf, ours is named Honey-Cotton. Last year I noticed it was hard to put here in certain positions....

2 Ways to Peel and De-seed a Pomegranate

November 25, 2013

There are so many ways that people go about getting the seeds out of a pomegranate. To me it depends on the pomegranate. I have been peeling them since...

Citrus Marinated Chicken w/Lemon Vegetable Saute

November 24, 2013

Well I was playing in the kitchen yesterday and wanted something new for my veggie mix. I wasn't gonna blog about this recipe but at high request, here...

Homemade Philly Cheese-steak Sandwich

November 21, 2013

Just finished a mud run(warrior dash) last weekend with my husband and all I want was a meat, cheese and bread. . . .Hey Philly sounds delicious right...

Quick Easy Caramel Sauce

November 21, 2013

Got milk yesterday, after taking a week to remember. Most ask milk everyone has milk, well we drink soymilk but for a cappuccino at home I love good...

Turkey Toilet Paper Roll

November 21, 2013

My little Leila has been sick and has been driving me nuts, so in the spirit of thanksgiving. Thought a turkey craft would be fun today, its windy outside...

Fruit & Vegetable Wash, Plus Peserver

November 19, 2013

A simple solution to making the berries last longer, taking the wax off apples and more. If you you cut and bag your own salad greens like I do,  this...

Nikkie's Homemade BBQ Rub

November 18, 2013

Hello everyone, having your own spices is awesome. I am one to buy my favorite mixes from McCormick and A1. But having my own special blends are great...

Nikkie's Pumpkin Spice Caramel Sauce

November 2, 2013

Its October and it wouldn't be fall without some pumpkin caramel. My number one reason for caramel is coffee and ice cream. My midget just loves to eat...

Candy Corn & Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats

October 28, 2013

Well hubby's squadron is having a trick or treating event at his office for the kiddos. I needed to bring a snack, what sounds good to me and simple...

Cellophane Fairy Wings

October 21, 2013

This was my biggest issue of what would be the best idea for her wings. She asked me for fairy wings, so there's my challenge. I know shes going to continue...

My Version of Candy Corn Bag

October 20, 2013

Well I watched my tot wrestle with holding her tiny pumpkin bag for trick or treating and knew something had to be done. I found this awesome tutorial...

Pumpkin Princess Tutu Costume With Wings

October 15, 2013

Well I got started late on my daughters costume but i think it turned out great. For a 3 year old she had a pretty clear vision of what she wanted to...

Homemade Fabric Weights

October 8, 2013

Needed something cool, easy and simple to hold fabric down on my new sewing journey. I also had to use what was already in the house. Saw these somewhere...

My Sewing Table

October 7, 2013

Well this was made awhile ago, but thought it would make a great first blog. When I first got my sewing machine in February, It had nothing to sit on,...