Today’s task? Head to the local home improvement store and buy wood to build a play tent. This week, my husband and I were talking about the front room in our new home. When we moved into the house, we basically transplanted our living room setup in our old home and dropped it into our…
Archives for April 2015
Playing with Pots and Pans
He has blocks, books, walkers, tractors, cars, puzzles, stuffed animals, and all sorts of other toys that can occupy, teach, entertain, and enlighten. But, we’re in the toddler phase which can only mean one thing. Why play with the toys when our son can get play with outlets, cords, dog bowls, and cabinet doors? Our son…
10 Chocolate Dessert Recipes
You know how pregnant women usually crave something during their pregnancy? Well, I tried to watch every little morsel of food that I consumed throughout my pregnancy. But, there was one food that kept calling my name. Yes, it was chocolate. I never really liked chocolate before I was pregnant. I would eat it here…
Food Photography: Shooting from Four Angles
90 degree, 45 degree, 10-20 degree, or 0 degree … choosing the best angle when photographing food can be overwhelming. What will make the dish look the most appetizing? How can all of the details of the recipe be shown? What angle will make people want to jump into the photo and enjoy a bite…
Home Exterior: Porch Decor Inspiration Board
Tomorrow is the day that we start working on the lawn, gardens, and screened-in porch. The weather is finally warm and sunny which means that we need to start getting the exterior of our house ready for the summer days and nights. When it comes to summer, we’re all about our screened-in porch. I seriously…
Being Defiant and Conquering Clubfoot
I remember the moment the pediatrician walked into my room the day after he was born. The doctor talked about our son’s vital signs, told us that he was a big and healthy baby boy, mentioned that he had signs of clubfoot, and then handed us a referral slip to a pediatric orthopaedist. He had what?…
Cleaning Habit: Wash Salt and Pepper Shakers
Whether you use them to cook or you keep them on the dinner table at the ready during every meal, salt and pepper shakers get dirty and collect germs over time. In my house, we have mason jar handled salt and pepper shakers that add to the farmhouse, rustic decor that we have throughout our…