I am a huge fan of cooking (and eating, for that matter) whole chickens. It wasn’t until about 6 months ago when we bought our first deep freezer that I actually had space to stock up on whole chickens; and, come to think of it, I’m not even sure I had ever cooked a whole chicken before that…
Archives for August 2011
What I Wore Wednesday: Thrifted
This past weekend I went on a bit of a shopping spree. I was out by myself (*gasp*) while my husband so graciously watched my daughter, and I think I subconsciously didn’t want the experience to end… I ended up going to Tall Mouse craft store, two Goodwill’s, and Cost Plus World Market. Isn’t it amazing how much you can get done without a toddler?
DIY burlap-covered bulletin board
Do you remember this ugly frame I picked up a while back at a yard sale for $3?
I’ve been hemming and hawing over what to do with it, and finally decided to turn it into a burlap-covered bulletin board for my office area. I have wall space that is perfect for a large statement piece like this (the frame is 35” x 24”). So this weekend, I finally got working on it.
Friday Link Love: Greener living
As you know, I try to recycle, reduce, and reuse as much as possible. Not only does it save money, but it creates a cleaner, safer environment for our kids and future generations to live in. I’m not super crazy when it comes to going green, but I think there are simple, practical ways that everybody can make small changes in their life.
This week, I was inspired by just a couple of ideas that I found on Pinterest. Check them out:
What I Wore Wednesday: The fair
Today my husband, daughter, and I are headed to the fair. I felt like being thematic, so I went for a bit of a “country” feel (about as country as a SoCal girl can get, that is)… and I decided to hop on board the tie-front shirt trend that I’ve been seeing on some of my favorite blogs like Ask The Duplex and The Concrete Catwalk. I feel so 1994!
Lauren Conrad’s new line: paper crown
Since I’m a bit of a reality show junkie, I’m very familiar with Lauren Conrad (or, “LC,” if you’re cool like me). Her rise to fame began with the MTV reality show Laguna Beach, followed by her own spin off, The Hills. Now Lauren designs several different clothing lines; one for Kohl’s, which I’m a big fan of, and a new line that just debuted called paper crown.
Making your own stationery
When greeting cards jumped to $3.99 and above, I decided a boycott was in order. I can’t justify spending almost $5 on something that gets read and quickly thrown out. I’m pretty sure my gift recipient would rather I spend that $5 on their gift instead of a card, anyways.