Author Archives: Kymy

Coconut Banana Bread with Lime Glaze

A few months back while on Pinterest I stumbled upon this recipe from Sweet Pea’s kitchen that was published in Cooking Light magazine.  Anyway recipes I find on Pinterest tend to be 50/50 some rock & some suck!  This one ROCKED. … Continue reading

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Damsel in Defense Personal Protection & Safety Products

I am starting to run again training for my 1st 5k in August and one of the big reasons I have avoided it in the past (besides being SO out of shape) is we have some large aggressive animals in … Continue reading

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Surfer Chic Almost 5 Years Later

For readers who have been following me since the beginning you may remember these adorable surfer chic dresses I made for the twins when they were 14 months old.  They were one of the first dresses I made for that … Continue reading

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And the winner is….

Anina Duren says: I’ve used a bunch of their stuff before, but haven’t made anything with the cowboy print yet!   Anina will receive: 1 copy of ‘Baby Essentials Made Easy’ from Babyville Boutique. This is a 60 page book with … Continue reading

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Thick 3 Bean Beef Crockpot Chili

With a little bit of research as well as trial and error (which makes my husbands stomach happy, lol) I have come up with this pretty simple crockpot/slow cooker chili! It goes together fast, is easy to cook and makes a great thick … Continue reading

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Earth Day Giveaway from Babyville Boutique!

I must say nothing is more adorable than the cute little fluffy butt of a baby in a cloth diaper!  Today being Earth Day I thought it was appropriate to share one of my favorite eco-friendly projects, cloth diapers.  Today’s … Continue reading

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The Perfect Fitted Cap Sleeve Tee from iCandy (link to free pattern/tutorial)

Recently on Pinterest I fell in love with ‘The Perfect Fitted Cap Sleeve Tee’ from iCandy. It is a cute simple tee that can easily remain causal, layered or dressed up!   Depending on the colors you use it can … Continue reading

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Lil Blue Boo’s GoTo Women’s Knit Top

I finally made something for ME last month . This is Lil Blue Boo’s GoTo Women’s Knit Top. I have a 41″ bust and made the size L. It is made with a very thing/draping cotton blend knit. It had … Continue reading

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Upcycling is for Boys too!

I know upcycled dresses are all over for girls, but what about those boys?  As a mom of 2 boys it can be hard at times to find cute boy patterns that age appropriate yet school worthy for my 7.5yr … Continue reading

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Sewing Pattern Storage Solutions

I LOVE crafting, but I must say it can be a space hog of a hobby!  Sewing patterns alone are pricey new, so if you are thrifty like me you may stock up at thrift stores or at JoAnns when … Continue reading

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