I was so busy cooking and writing about cooking last week that I missed my weekly Things to Write Home About post. I apologize, Dear Reader.
This week’s Things to Write Home About is super sized to make up for my oversight. I hope you’ll forgive me.
The gems I found this week:
Homegrown: Advice on Parenting & Families
- Amber at Strocel talked about her magic thinking jar (and it was inspired by Brook’s magical thinking jar from Inchmark)
- Michelle at What’s Cooking Blog discussed four reason that we should cook with our kids
- Alisa posted 26 things no one warned you about being a parent at Happily Ever After
- Tsh from Simple Mom talked about the importance of family rituals
- Ali Hale suggests scheduling your leisure time on Dumb Little Man
- Alli at Mrs. Fussypants wrote about having a big family – and deciding not to make it any bigger
- Rachel at Small Notebook shared a bunch of miscellaneous Q&A regarding children
Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips
- Amy from Mom Advice shared a recipe for roast green beans
- Tsh at SimpleMom shared a recipe for the easiest brownie recipe ever
- Kathy Freston shared the breathtaking effects of becoming a vegetarian on The Huffington Post
- Heather from The Spohrs are Multiplying posted a neat April Fool’s Day trick
- Jessie at The Hungry Mouse posted a recipe for eggplant fries
- Jo at The Adventures of Kitchen Girl shared St. Andre and crab stuffed portabello mushrooms
- Dan at Food Proof shared Cadbury cream egg filled chocolate cupcakes
- Marie at Make and Takes shared Cadbury creme filled cookies
- Kevin at Closet Cooking posted jalepeno popper dip. Another version is posted at evil shenanigans.
- Cate at Sweetnicks posted creme brulee French toast
- Sarah at Cucina Bella posted French Toasted apple grilled cheese
- Amy at Living Locurto posted a weekly meal plan containing five amazing recipes
- Elise at Simply Recipes posted a quick and easy way to soften butter
- Amanda at Amanda’s Cooking posted a brownie cheesecake mosaic
Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running
- Robin shared 17 tips that will make your life easier and Kim Cocette posted suggestions for reclaiming your garage, both at Heart at Home
- Renee from Fun in My Backyard talked about her family’s spring garden
- Caroline from Pink Lemonade Bags shared pictures of her sewing studio
- Sara Barton posted the ultimate spring cleaning how-to list at Blissfully Domestic
- Danelle at Homemaker Barbi posted 13 ways to bring spring into your home
- Claire guest posted The Most Important Item on your Expense List at Deal Seeking Mom
Homespun: Crafts & Other Projects
- Allie at No Time for Flashcards posted a candle made from recycled crayons
- Heather at Heather’s Hodge Pogde posted a tutorial for a DIY kitchen island
- Lynette from If that Was Dinner I Guess We’ve Had It posted suggestions for dying eggs with natural dyes
- Amy at The Crunchy Domestic Goddess posted how to dye eggs naturally
- Cindy at The Small Homestead posted frugal ways to dye eggs
- Jayne at The Barefoot Kitchen Witch posted a tutorial for Chinses tea eggs
- Teresa at Patchwork posted instructions for a take along placemat
- Ellen from The Long Thread posted a tutorial for making a bunny (or mouse) bowling set
Do you have a great craft idea that involves a 1/4 yard of fabric or a fat quarter? I’m always looking for some! Send them my way, please!
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Don’t forget to stop back on Thursday for Grace’s Kitchen!
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Thanks for featuring me! I’m just going to pretend that I didn’t see those Cadburry egg recipes, as I am currently on a diet! 😉
Heather’s last blog post..Dry Cleaner’s Winners
Thanks for featuring me! I’m just going to pretend that I didn’t see those Cadburry egg recipes, as I am currently on a diet! 😉
Heather’s last blog post..Dry Cleaner’s Winners