tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:45:22 +0000CraftsCookingWords of WisdomDear KiddoDuhSewingParties...a little of this and a little of that!http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Lisa)Blogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-8739454721757645896Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:30:00 +00002011-01-10T13:30:26.809-08:00I’m back!!! I hope your holidays were a joyous time and now your life is back to normal. I love the holidays but I am so happy when I can get back to the norm. I thought I would share my menu for this week with you just in case you need any ideas. This is a very toddler friendly menu because it is just me and the kiddo this week and these foods are easy, healthy and he will eat ‘em up! http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2011/01/menu-for-this-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-6986329977236022155Mon, 15 Nov 2010 04:18:00 +00002010-11-14T20:18:13.970-08:00Wow, this one made me really think about what comes out of my motor mouth on a daily basis. Thank you to Julie at Joy’s Hope for sharing this with us.   Never underestimate the power of your words. With each one that you form, you are making the choice to build or destroy encourage or devastate heal or wound love or hate inspire or discourage admire or scorn share hope or casthttp://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/11/words-of-wisdom-7.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-1411587732498879703Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:40:00 +00002010-11-13T13:47:28.474-08:00I just ran across this video tutorial on YouTube for a super cute box to hold your Ghiradelli chocolate squares. Rock out as you learn to make this box perfect for little favors or gifts, or, dare I say it...stocking stuffers. Maybe a little early for that but craft it up and save it!http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/11/ghirardelli-chocolate-square-holder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-2481616991926037593Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:06:00 +00002010-11-12T09:06:54.655-08:00First let me give a great big thank you Chef Todd Mohr for sharing his awesome cooking tips. And now…our winner is…. Cindy Watrous! I will be contacting our winner for shipping information. Congratulations Cindy! http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/11/we-have-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-2326647362100663923Wed, 03 Nov 2010 03:54:00 +00002010-11-02T20:56:02.584-07:00CookingI am so happy to be able to introduce you to Chef Todd Mohr! He has created an amazing DVD series called Burn Your Recipes. It is a three DVD set that includes a over sixty, 15-20 minute, cooking lessons. Perfect for busy mommas in the kitchen.The first disc starts off with the basic tools that you need in your kitchen. It also includes food safety and lessons on the many ways to use a knife in http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/11/burn-your-recipes-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-773258349992675493Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:28:00 +00002010-10-19T19:28:41.819-07:00And for the third and final baby shower that I will be hosting…the invitation. I can’t wait to show you more pictures of the event. It is going to be totally different from the last two I did. Stay tuned for an awesome review and giveaway! http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/10/silhouette-baby-shower-invitation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-4245273742825373358Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:37:00 +00002010-10-17T20:37:17.319-07:00…sings all of his ABCs. …can carry on a conversation with me. …can giggle with his cousin Abbi for hours on end. …is in love with Daddy’s big red truck. …can buckle his carseat almost all by himself. …is learning how to share. …is VERY 2 sometimes. …loves to have mommy and daddy read books. …is a bit of a goofball like mommy. …has officially mastered the word “NO” …doesn’t need the http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-2-year-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-5965743999625770095Wed, 13 Oct 2010 03:49:00 +00002010-10-12T20:49:06.755-07:00Potty Train! Being originally from California, I found this little phrase quite hilarious when I moved to NW Florida. If you have never been to that area, it is more Alabama than the Miami type of Florida people think when you say you have lived in Florida. You can still catch some pretty heavy accents which I just LOVE. I really enjoyed teaching there and the wonderful mix of kids, who would http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/10/fixin-to-get-ready-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-7522747155896868671Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:14:00 +00002010-10-11T21:14:56.017-07:00I have been struggling with time management lately so I have a few tidbits to share with you on setting priorities. By the way thanks to Rhonda for inspiration. “The days with babies may be long but the years are short.” - Rhonda’s comment from my last post “If you do stuff, stuff gets done.” - Rhonda’s awesome blog name “Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans. “ – Allen http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/10/words-of-wisdom-101110.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-1522810838363162877Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:38:00 +00002010-10-10T09:38:34.227-07:00…I wake up to the sound of my munchkin playing in his crib. …we cuddle while he drinks his milk and watch Disney …he is up and running shortly thereafter …I cook at least one meal with him pulling on my shirt saying up up up …I take a shower with him destroying my bedroom …we sing at least 2 nap time songs …I try to spend naptime with my crafts …we read at least 3 books …I worry that I amhttp://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/10/every-single-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-8371547527612327444Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:20:00 +00002010-10-07T23:20:00.081-07:00Hello everyone!I'm so excited to be blog swapping with Lisa today! Isn't she great? I hope you'll go check out the great tutorial that she is sharing on my blog today; I can't wait to try it!I'm Sumo, from Sumo's Sweet Stuff!My real name is Summer, but my husband nicknamed me Sumo when we were dating. (Should I be offended?) Now he's got all of my family, as well as lots of our friends, calling http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/10/blog-swap-with-sumos-sweet-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-6749140774413083570Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:16:00 +00002010-10-10T09:47:16.927-07:00CraftsSo, remember back when I was inspired by a bunch of people’s Halloween Projects in my post Fall, Fall, Fall? Well, I finally finished one of the project I set out to try. Here is my version of the Halloween Cupcake Liner Topiaries.Cute huh? Linked up to The Halloween Linky Party over at Wildflowers and Whimsy.http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-topiary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-665040050811877993Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:01:00 +00002010-10-04T12:01:34.560-07:00It is clean out the cabinet week! It has also gotten a bit cooler out here which has me wanting some good ole comfort food. Here’s what we are eating this week. Monday – Beans and Ham Soup Tuesday – Tortilla Soup Wednesday – Red Lentils with Garlic and Onions Thursday – Enchiladas Friday – Chili Saturday – Leftovers   Here’s how I make all of the above. Beans and Ham Soup http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/10/menu-planning-monday-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-4277058665212567407Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:04:00 +00002010-10-01T21:04:57.349-07:00 Baby Shower #2 is tomorrow and I am a little late getting this post up, but better late than never right? Here is the invite that I made for it. I am learning to pair Microsoft Publisher with my Cricut Machine. I have figured out, after a long tedious process, how to print an image or picture etc. on a sheet of paper then line it up so my Cricut will cut it out for me all pretty! This invite http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/10/owl-baby-shower-invitation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-6509426600366399766Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:53:00 +00002010-09-30T19:55:51.027-07:00CookingI made some super yummy pot pies the other day. They were really easy to make too!Here's what I used:Packaged pie crustsLeftover chicken (or buy a rotisserie and pull the meat off the bone)Frozen peasFrozen carrotsFrozen cornCubed potatoes Cream of chicken soup1/4 cup milkSo easy! Mix everything together. I used a large circular Corningwear dish. I lined the dish with one pie crust. Then I http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/chicken-pot-pies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-4085204460478870037Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:15:00 +00002010-10-10T09:56:17.222-07:00CraftsWell, it sure doesn’t feel like fall out here. We were over 100 degrees today. Sigh… I just stayed inside all day with the air conditioner blasting and pretended it was cool. My friend Amber is a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and has shown me some pretty cute project ideas in the past few weeks that I would like to share! It is really exciting to do other projects besides cards. On the right is a http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/halloween-goodies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-4190104565066002624Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:22:00 +00002010-09-26T16:32:51.146-07:00CookingJoining I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Planning Monday! I am trying to do new and healthy for this week’s menu so I scoured some websites for good ideas. Thanks to the Vegitarian Recipes, Food, and Wholesome Toddler Food websites, I have a great meal lineup! I have also decided to include breakfast and lunch, although simple, just so I don’t have to figure anything out this week. http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/menu-planning-monday-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-666204597049044725Sat, 25 Sep 2010 04:25:00 +00002010-09-24T21:25:38.058-07:00So sorry I have been away for so long. I have pretty much been “un-wired” for the last week while I was on vacation. So, I am home and back into create mode! I have another shower coming up this weekend with cute projects to share this week. I have also been starting to think about Christmas and what I want to make for everyone. I have visited the website, You Can Make This before, but I didn’thttp://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/im-baaaack-check-this-site-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-271511386494088647Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:11:00 +00002010-09-15T22:11:56.256-07:00Well, sorry I haven’t had a ton of crafty posts lately. Actually not a whole lot of posts at all. I have been knee deep in pink and brown camo for my cousin’s baby who is on the way. I will be posting pictures shortly of the finished product. In addition, we threw in a super cute set of scrubs for the big sister to wear to the hospital when the baby comes. She is so excited to wear them! http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/what-have-i-been-up-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-3494379933065228275Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:06:00 +00002010-09-13T12:55:08.127-07:00Wow! I was featured on All Thingz Related’s More of our Favorite Thingsz! Check out their blog for a ton of creative inspiration.Then, once your head is full of all sorts of projects you want to accomplish, you should definitely enter their Gorilla Glue Giveaway.Look at all of the awesome stuff you can win!Hurry, the contest ends on September 19th. (That’s my birthday. Wouldn’t that be a great http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/tag-and-great-gorilla-glue-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-101634876022031864Sun, 12 Sep 2010 03:12:00 +00002010-09-11T20:12:03.974-07:00I started with a recipe, but then ditched it for my own concoction. It turned out so good, I had to share it with the world! Here’s what I used: 3/4 of a large onion chopped Butter or margarine 3/4 lb lean ground beef 1/2 lb portabella mushrooms cut into 1” cubes Can of cream of chicken with garlic soup 1/2 to 1 cup of sour cream 1/4 cup milk salt and pepper to taste Cooked egg noodleshttp://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/portabella-mushroom-stroganoff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-7670549026990041710Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:50:00 +00002010-09-09T13:51:54.000-07:00I am so excited! Amanda at Craft Gossip featured my Diaper Wreath in her article, 15 Wreaths to Decorate Your Home.Her site is amazing. There are a ton of great ideas all organized into categories. I could spend days looking at all of the great ideas and dreaming of a day when I have the time to do them all!Thanks for the feature Amanda!http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/featured-on-craft-envy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-6943321637662931448Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:40:00 +00002010-09-07T20:54:39.560-07:00CraftsWith all of the baby girls on their way in my life, I have been looking for new ways to make everything pretty. These flowers can be added to pillows, bedding, barrettes, head bands, pins for t-shirts and the list goes on and on. You are only limited by your imagination.Here’s what I used:3 coordinating fabricsneedle and threadembellishment for center 1. Cut two 6” squares from each of your http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/more-fabric-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-7438545877531371360Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:40:00 +00002010-09-06T16:45:33.318-07:00CookingJoining I’m an Organizing Junkie for Menu Planning Monday for my second installment. This is kinda fun! Monday – Roast with potatoes and carrotsTuesday – BBQ sandwiches made with leftover roast and sweet potato friesWednesday – Grilled chicken salad with garlic breadThursday – Spaghetti and garden saladFriday – Enchiladas with Pinto BeansSaturday – LeftoversSunday – Eat outNot a terribly excitinghttp://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/menu-planning-monday-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4371343113208022889.post-4185740392462304750Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:43:00 +00002010-09-07T20:54:59.237-07:00Words of WisdomWell, it seems as though I have had another blog posting DUH! I have been numbering these posts and have been one off. So, instead of renumbering each of them I will just fix it from here on out. So, words of wisdom #6 again. In honor of all of my friends and family who will be parents again before the end of the year, here are a few baby quotes.“A baby is an inestimable blessing and bother.”-- http://homemadehodgepodge.blogspot.com/2010/09/words-of-wisdom6again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)1