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9 Favourite Things to Make with Strawberries

May 17, 2013 – 8:00 am | 2 Comments | 
9 Favourite Things to Make With Strawberries from The DIY Mommy. Strawberry Cream Pie, Strawberry Pretzel Salad, Roasted Strawberry Muffins, Strawberry Cake, Whole Grain Strawberry Donuts, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, Strawberry Overnight Oats, Strawberry Cheescake Muffins, Strawberry Rhubarb Bars.

It’s Strawberry season – hooray! You can buy them en mass for a great price right now. I stocked up last week on strawberries from my local grocery store, and now I have a few …

Meal Planning Monday: Week 3 – Simple, Real Family Dinners

May 13, 2013 – 9:27 am | 3 Comments | 
Meal Planning Monday Week 3 - The DIY Mommy. Chicken crepes, BBQ ribs, chicken spaghetti casserole, three cheese pasta, honey garlic crunch chicken, homemade pizza.

Did you meal plan with me last week? How did it go for you?
I think I did fairly well! Here are my favourite dishes from last week’s meal plan (that I Instagrammed – if that’s …

Make Broccoli Mac & Cheese from Scratch

April 17, 2013 – 8:00 am | 4 Comments | 
Broccoli Mac & Cheese from Scratch by The DIY Mommy

When chatting with a friend the other day about what kinds of foods we ate, I had a realization.
It’s been at least 6 months (maybe almost a year?!) since I’ve purchased macaroni & cheese from …

Get Online Craft Classes for up to 75% Off This Weekend – The Craftsy Spring Sale!

April 5, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Jame & Marmalade Craftsy Class

Have you heard about Craftsy yet? Craftsy is a community of people who love to make things. They’re learning from, inspiring and helping each other. They are dedicated to providing the best education and resources …

Make Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew

February 21, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Make Slow Cooker Beef Stew by The DIY Mommy

Beef stew is the ultimate winter food. What’s even better? When you can pop it into your slow cooker early in the day, forget about it, and then enjoy it for supper!
I love a good, …

Make Chocolate Heart Lollipops from Candy Canes

February 13, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Make Candy Cane Heart Lollipops by The DIY Mommy

Ah, Pinterest. It’s the biggest time-waster in the world, but it’s oh-so-inspiring, right?
I saw these clever candy cane heart pops via Pinterest on Bird’s Party Blog and I knew I had to try them. I …

Free Printable “Sweet & Tweet” Valentine’s Day Tags

February 6, 2013 – 10:03 am | 2 Comments | 
Free Printable Valentine Tags by The DIY Mommy

For a simple and budget-friendly Valentine for friends and family this year, print out my free bird & cupcake Valentines (found here) and cut them out into squares. You can punch holes in the tops, …

DIY Baby Teething Relief – Quick Ideas & Tricks

January 16, 2013 – 8:00 am |
Teething Remedies and Pain Relief on The DIY Mommy

Yesterday was certainly not the best day of my life. Baby A was in so much pain! She’s getting her two top teeth, and she was crying all day long (which is so unlike her …

Bake Spicy Sugar Cookies

November 21, 2012 – 8:00 am |
Bake Spicy Sugar Cookies by The DIY Mommy

When I ask my three-year-old daughter what type of cookies we should bake together she always says one of two kinds: “heart cookies” (simple sugar cookies in heart shapes with sprinkles and icing) or “spicy …

A Handmade Christmas: DIY Toddler Gifts

November 7, 2012 – 8:00 am |
A Handmade Christmas: DIY Toddler Gift Ideas by The DIY Mommy

Are you joining me in committing to a handmade Christmas this year? I’ve found the absolute sweetest and most creative DIY ideas for toddler gifts! From easy homemade play dough to a super hero fort …