Monthly Archives: June 2009

Sommer’s Easy Mandarin Chicken (over Salad)

Sommer’s Easy Mandarin Chicken (over Salad)

I found this super-easy recipe over at Real Moms Real Fit. You’ll need: a packet of onion soup mix a small can of pineapple chunks – Don’t drain it! a can of mandarin oranges – Don’t drain it! 4 chicken breasts 1. Dump the soup mix into a bowl. 2. Dump in the pineapple. 3….

First Squash from our Garden

First Squash from our Garden

Our garden LOOKS impressive at this point. Our neighbors comment about how jealous they are that our garden is doing so well. By this they mean that they see lots of green leaves. I keep telling them I have no idea what I’m doing, and that it really isn’t doing THAT well… You see, we’re…

New Pillows!

New Pillows!

I love my new throw pillows. The old ones were great, but when we got Zora, she decided the corners of them were great for chewing on. When she became a lot less mouthy, it was safe to get new pillows. These are from Urban Outfitters, by artist Matte Stephens. The colors are so perfect,…

How to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave

How to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave

Honestly, I don’t understand when people say, “I don’t like vegetables.” Like vegetables are a whole group of unappealing foods or something… and they’re all the same. But in my opinion vegetables are some of the best things EVER. Especially when they come from your own garden or from a local farmer. They are so…

Zora and the Crate

Zora and the Crate

Zora doesn’t love her crate, but she’s fine with it. When it’s bedtime, I ask her, “Do you need to go outside or are you ready for bed?” Since she recognizes “outside” and “bed” she knows what I’m saying… and she either goes to the door to be let out or goes straight into her…

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Rub

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Rub

In a word, Yum. And also, another word? Easy. 1 Tbsp each: chili powder brown sugar oregano And also 1 Tbsp olive oil. It’s not that attractive in this state… but it smells so amazing, and once you rub it on the chicken… You can see yourself getting behind the idea of this rub. And…

Life happens.

Life happens.

So I haven’t posted in a while. Life happens. I finished up the school year with my preschoolers; went to South Carolina for my oldest friend’s wedding (I don’t mean she’s old. I mean I think out of the people I consider “current” friends, I’ve been friends with her the longest. haha); started cleaning up…

Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.Want to know more?