10 tips for Perfect Wheat Bread

For the past 7 years I have been making homemade Wheat bread. I have taken classes on grains and bread making.  I have tried several recipes over the years.  I decided that any  recipe can be great if you just have the right tips. So over the years I have found what works best for me. So today I am sharing my tips for amazing wheat bread. For my wheat bread recipe click {Here}

Chicken BLT Salad + Kraft Fresh Take = Delicious!

Recently I had the opportunity to try the new Kraft Fresh Take.  Have you seen those in the store? You can find them in the bagged cheese section of your local Walmart. Kraft Fresh Take are Cheese and flavored bread crumbs to make any dish just that much better.  I had seen them and wondered how they tasted.  With lots of flavors to choose from I took the plunge and bought a few to try. With salad season coming I needed a few new ideas.  I came up with a few old salads made new.

My first recipe is a Chicken BLT Salad

Craft Blog Branding

Did I mention I am attending Snap! Conference next week? I am so excited to meet some of my favorite blogger! I know it is going to be a fabulous long weekend. Just me and my blogger besties.  To prepare for this awesome event I wanted to brand myself a little. You know, make a few things that people will recognize me and my blog. Because I am my brand. Branding is in the details.  Pick your details wisely!

Downeast Spring Mixer

A few weeks ago I was invited to a blogger's night out at Down East Outfitters. What a great store.  There Spring had come out just in time for some great weather.  We chatted and tried on clothes. It was one big fashion show! These ladies are seriously great.  And the Down East clothes are to die for.  It is one of my favorite places to shop. Take a few minutes check out your local store or online.(www.downeastbasics.com)

How to cover a pillow with a Dishtowel DIY

I love finding  simple everyday things and turning them into something amazing.   Today I am going to share how to make a pillow cover with a Dishtowel.  This project was super easy ,cheap  inexpensive and makes an adorable throw pillow for a bed or chair. Making the pillow took me about 30 minutes, with minimal sewing. Not to mention it cost me less than $5.

Mom's Away Free printable for Dad's & Caregivers

Do you remember the old adage "When Mom's away the mice will play??"  Well my little mice will play and maybe starve a little if I don't leave some guidance behind. Coming up super quick my husband will be home with all 4 kids by... his... self. My Husband tries but he is no mom.  Staying home with 4 kids, being on call 24/7, cooking, cleaning and being mom for a long weekend is not really his wheelhouse.  That is my department for good reason.  But every once in a blue moon I get a girls weekend.  Don't we all deserve a weekend with just the girls??  Well my weekend is coming up quick.  For Christmas this year I received a ticket to Snap! a blogging conference. And with this fabulous gift my husband is taking 2 days off work to allow me to go. Now let me emphasize how BIG of a deal this is.  My husband does not take work of for me to go have fun. This is Ginormous.  That is why him taking 2 days off was my only Christmas present.  My ticket was a combined effort on my part. 

So with that being said, I want to make sure my kiddos are taken care of, as though I was right there. And everything will go smoothly for him.  So maybe in the future I can attend other conferences (ahem...Breathing Spaces) and Girls Weekends. So I came up with a quick free printable for my husband.  Just a little something to help him through his day. And to make sure my kids get to school, take naps, get medicine and go to sports on time. These are great to for babysitters or caregivers.  Just fill them out and leave with your kiddos and the person in charge.