Hey friends! I hope you are having a great week. I am currently on spring break from my classes, so I am really enjoying a little more free time (even though I still have work #adulting). This weekend, I decided to do something crafty with my old nail polish, because I have about 7 bottles … Continue reading DIY Marbled Nail Polish Mug
Welcome to Friday Favorites: Holiday edition! If you're like me, every year is a struggle to find nice gifts for friends and family that won't break the bank. But never fear, I took it upon myself to spread some holiday cheer and make a list for you. #checkedittwice Enjoy! Home Codex planner If you're looking … Continue reading Dec. ’17 Friday Favorites
Hey friends, hope you are having a great week! I can't believe we are already a quarter of the way through 2017. It feels like New Year's was last month. For those of you that missed my announcement, I'm doing watercolor this month! And like basically any new hobby I try to do, I realize … Continue reading MC 11.1: First Strokes
Hey friends! It has been CRAZY weather this last week in SoCal! So much that there have been flood warnings nearly every day. I'm used to driving in the rain, but roads in California turn into huge ponds and it is terrifying to drive in them. Thankfully I don't have to drive very far to … Continue reading MC 8.3: Ribbed Mug Cozy
Hi friends! I'm sorry I skipped last week's blog post, but I have a good reason! As you saw in my first post this month, I was spending some quality family time in Oregon. And even though there was a huge ice storm last week, Matt and I were able to escape and had a … Continue reading MC 8.2: Knot Headband
Hi friends! I apologize for the late post today! Yesterday we did a little road trip to central Oregon and I also came down with a pretty nasty cold. So I totally blanked on writing a post last night! But at least you have some good nighttime reading, right? I wanted to do knitting because … Continue reading MC 8.1: Simple Washcloth
Hi friends! Sorry I'm posting a little later than usual today! Matt and I took a trip home to Oregon and have been busy seeing our family and friends. BUT I was able to bake my final treat yesterday morning! It was the perfect post-Christmas breakfast: Peanut Butter Apple Banana Bread from Averie Cooks. I … Continue reading MC 7.4: O Little Loaf of Apple Bread
Said the husband to his baking wife: Do you smell what I smell? Garlic knots come to change his life - do you smell what I smell? Hey friends! Hope you enjoyed my cheesy attempt to incorporate baking into Christmas carols! I put a lot of effort into that one. I was real nervous for … Continue reading MC 7.3: Do You Smell What I Smell?
Hey friends! I don't know about you, but I feel like I'm up to my ears in Christmas parties! Not complaining though, I love it! This week, I thought it would be fun to make a Christmas dessert that's a little more advanced - Candy Cake Oreo Cheesecake from Mix and Match Mama! Here's all the … Continue reading MC 7.2: Holly Jolly Cheesecake
...My cookies gave to me a kitchen that smells yummy! This past Saturday, I had a Christmas party for my high school small group girls And decided to try my hand at baking sugar cookies for the first time! Before baking the cookies, though, I had to get my first rolling pin, icing tubes, … Continue reading MC 7.1: On the first day of baking…
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