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Wide Cinch Headband Crochet Pattern

Wide Cinch Headband Crochet Pattern

September is here and there is a little bit of a chill in the air today. This is the time of year that I start working on warm winter gear. I love hats for their warmth, but I hate hat head! With that in mind, 

Comfortable Cloth Face Mask Tutorial

Comfortable Cloth Face Mask Tutorial

A photo tutorial/pattern for a comfortable cloth face mask

Large Crochet Flower Pattern

Large Crochet Flower Pattern

Flowers are my favorite added touch to many crocheted projects. I add them to hats, headbands, blankets, and more! When I first began making crocheted headbands, I had a difficult time finding a flower that I really liked. This flower started me on my journey 

Quick & Easy Sourdough Pancakes

Quick & Easy Sourdough Pancakes

I’ll admit it, sourdough intimidated me for a long time. When I finally worked up the courage to try my hand at growing a sourdough starter, I killed about 15 versions before finally succeeding! My kids jokingly call my starter “Earl the 24th.” Yes, my 

Easy Baking Powder Biscuit Recipe

Easy Baking Powder Biscuit Recipe

Whether it is biscuits and gravy, or a simple quick bread for a side with a soup, these biscuits are my go-to when I don’t have a lot of time. They are simple, flaky, and delicious! These biscuits are also one of the first recipes 

Banana Bread Recipe

Banana Bread Recipe

There is nothing better than a slice of warm banana bread. It is a favorite snack in our house, that is for sure. We always have extra bananas on hand, and they make a tasty treat when they are over-ripe. In fact, I usually freeze 

Rice Krispie Treat Recipe

Rice Krispie Treat Recipe

My middle schoolers always make Rice Krispie Treats as their first recipe in class. The kids tell me that they are amazed at how easy and delicious these things are to make! Mix together a little Rice Krispie cereal, vanilla, and butter and bam…awesomeness. Hopefully 

Cloth Face Mask Sewing Pattern

Cloth Face Mask Sewing Pattern

After trying numerous other tutorials on the internet, I found a face mask pattern that I mostly liked. This tutorial is based on my personal modifications to this pattern from The Turban Project (look for the “Face Mask Instructions”: https://turbanproject.com/patterns. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT 

Soft Gingersnap Cookie Recipe

Soft Gingersnap Cookie Recipe

It seems to be contradictory, but this is a recipe for a Soft Gingersnap Cookie! I love the flavor of the harder, more traditional Gingersnaps, but I hate hard cookies! This recipe gives all of the flavor with none of the hardness. It is a 

Dog Collar Bandana Tutorial

Dog Collar Bandana Tutorial

Tutorial for FOUR Different Sizes! I love my pups! Really, they bring a lot of happiness and laughter into my life. Because they mean so much to me, I decided to make them some cute bandanas. My dogs are active animals, so I made these