The Domestic Mama

whole grains 101

michelle — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:02:59 +0000

When I was a kid, I never knew what white bread was until I was in first grade. I only saw white rice at Chinese restaurants and a sugary box of cereal was a big deal, and I’d get some on special occasions like my birthday. Part of all of this was because [...]

What’s in the fridge

michelle — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:19:40 +0000

My fridge was a craaaaazy mess recently.

Yeah, that bag there? See it? It’s full of strawberries. We picked them in baskets, but once purchased they got dumped into a plastic bag.

There’s quite the mixture of health food and junk food, too.

I spy some brown rice & yogurt alongside some Yoo-Hoo…

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what I caught my husband looking at

michelle — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:15:16 +0000

Ever since I started my food blog, The Village Cook- my husband will occasionally call me to the computer to critique a food photo. Not that I’m an editor at Tastespotting or Foodgawker- or that I even have a clue what makes a great picture. But, I’m pretty sure most people will agree [...]

pretty lids

michelle — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:41:46 +0000

I have been on a kick with scrapbook paper. Mainly since it was on sale for 6/96¢, and I spent four dollars.

These are jars I saved from random store-bought items and, they drove my hubby crazy, because he kept wanting to toss them. Not anymore. He says they look nice. Awww.

I [...]

kids room clutter conquer

michelle — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:54:05 +0000

I have to admit this and forgive me if I sound like a horrible mama; but sometimes I choose toys by how many (or few) tiny parts they have. Not because of choking hazards thankfully we are past that stage. Although I still have to say “Don’t lick that” a few too many [...]

DIY dry erase board

michelle — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:01:00 +0000

I wanted to post this last month… BUT~ some were gifts for Christmas, and I didn’t want to ruin anyone’s surprise. Can you blame me?

This is awesome and this is why:

You can use any frame I used a scrapbook frame, but you can snag some cool vintage frames at a thrift [...]

whats in the fridge

michelle — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:27:53 +0000

It’s the New Year and I have officially resolved to be more active here. Starting with what’s in my fridge….

My fridge is jam-packed… and I have to say I am very fortunate and blessed for it. I need to get busy on my produce…I may need help from Joey though. Who’s Joey? [...]

trinket boxes

michelle — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:41:46 +0000

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I end up with empty toilet paper rolls.

Does that ever happen to you?

I saw this nifty idea on Pinterest and had to do it.

That’s tissue paper. Yeah, I should have used another color.

It’s not rocket science.

Wrap, tape, fill and fold.

Taa-Daa!

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dress project part one

michelle — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:08:05 +0000

I’m short. When people ask me “How tall are you?” I smile and say, “I’m not!”Needless to say, a lot of my clothing is too long. It needs trimming and hemming. The problem? I don’t own a sewing machine and I am too lazy to stitch by hand….but, I found a nice loophole [...]

covered boxes

michelle — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:28:31 +0000

I admit it, I’m a little weird sometimes. For instance, I am currently saving used toilet paper rolls for an awesome holiday craft. Yes, I just said awesome and toilet in the same sentence. See… I’m a weirdo.

So, the other day, I found this box. It was one of those perfect boxes. [...]