22
Apr

A BIG Announcement!

In case you missed the very last line of that poem..........Can you believe it?  I think I'm still in shock, but we are beyond thrilled!  My husband and I just kind of assumed we'd have another girl since we have two already, but when the ultra-sound technician told us the news, we were utterly stunned.Me, miss "all about all things girly" is going to be the mama to a little man? Yippee!  This little guy is going to change our family dynamic for sure. We got some great ultrasound pictures of him and I think he looks just perfect (of course I do, I'm his mama).  I … continue reading

20
Apr

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

My husband and I have a thing for southwestern cuisine. We love it all!  I think I could serve my husband southwestern food every day of his life and he would never get tired of it........and neither would I.  We're a match made in heaven, I guess.We both love Chile Rellenos, which is what I originally considered making with these beautiful poblano peppers.  But the idea of frying something didn't really appeal to me, so I came up with this slightly healthier alternative - Stuffed Poblano Peppers.  These peppers are stuffed with a mixture of tomatoes, green … continue reading

18
Apr

Breaded Chicken Cutlets with Orange and Arugula Salad

I'm not joking when I say that this recipe is ridiculously good!  I can't take credit for this one since it is actually a Rachel Ray recipe, but man, I had to blog about it because my husband and I just loved all the flavors. This recipe has the perfect balance of sweet, tart and savory all in one bite.  Serve it with mashed or roasted potatoes and you have a meal that is fit for entertaining (or an easy weeknight dinner). I'm not going to post the recipe here, since I can take credit for it, but you can find it HERE.  I will, however, tell you the minor … continue reading

14
Apr

The Modest Mom Giveaway Winner

And the winner of The Modest Mom giveaway is..........Congratulations, Jessi!  Please email me at thecottagemama[at]gmail[dot]com with your contact information and we will get your sizing and skirt mailed out to you as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone who entered!  And if you didn't win, I highly recommend ordering from The Modest Mom - her skirts are handmade with the highest quality! … continue reading

12
Apr

Quick and Easy – Bubble Skirt Tutorial

 Right now I am in the process of updating my girls spring wardrobe.  Savannah seems to have grown overnight and everything is about 1" - 2" too short.  I am repurposing a lot of her clothes, adding a few totally handmade items, and buying a few new things.  I will share the full wardrobe with you once I have it all completed, but for now I thought I would share this quick and easy Bubble Skirt Tutorial. I'm not kidding when I say that this skirt only took me 20 minutes to make (including cutting time).  It's SO quick and easy and if you have a serger it's even … continue reading

11
Apr

Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Walnut Chicken Salad is another easy recipe with a few ingredients that is "oh so good."  I remember this recipe from late junior high and high school.  My mom and I used to be in National Charity League (NCL), which is a mother-daughter charity group, and every year we would have an annual tea.  Everyone would bring something to the tea, but there were specific recipes that were used each year and this Walnut Chicken Salad was a staple every single time. I'm on kind of a bagel kick right now, but traditionally this is served as a tea sandwich.  Serve the … continue reading

8
Apr

Shabby Apple Dress Winner

 And the winner of the Shabby Apple Dress is............Congratulations Kristy!!  I'm so excited for you - you're right, with four littles I'm sure you and your hubby could use a night out on the town.  Enjoy!  Email me with your contact information at thecottagemama[at]gmail[dot]com so we can get your sizing and have this dress mailed out to you ASAP.  Thanks to everyone who entered! … continue reading

7
Apr

The Modest Mom – Maternity Skirt Giveaway

We're on a roll here with giveaways here on The Cottage Home and I've got another great one for all you expectant mama's out there!  Today's giveaway comes from a wonderful new blog sponsor, The Modest Mom.  Owner, Caroline, is giving away one of her handmade single-ruffle denim skirts to one very lucky reader.Here's a little bit about The Modest Mom in Caroline's words: "During each pregnancy I have tried to find modest, modern, feminine maternity skirts only to turn up empty handed.  I knew of many pregnant women who had the same problem as I did, and they … continue reading

6
Apr

Empire Waist Dress – Comfy Sews Vs. Cozy Knits

Shannon from Luvinthemommyhood invited me to participate in her latest "Versus" series - Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits.  Guess which side of the ring I'm on?.........ding, ding, ding......you guessed it, Comfy Sews.  I love Shannon and her blog so I'm thrilled she has chosen to include me again!  You might remember my Shawl Collar Sweater tutorial that was included in the last round. For this challenge I decided to create an easy Empire Waist Dress.  As most of you know, I am pregnant with baby #3 and I wanted to create something super-comfy to wear throughout the … continue reading

5
Apr

Spring Issue Delish Magazine – DIY Fabric Covered Photo Mats

The new spring issue of Delish Magazine was just released this afternoon!  In case you aren't familiar, Delish is a free online women's magazine filled with tons of great information, tips, articles, recipes, ect.  In this quarters issue I am sharing an easy tutorial for Fabric Covered Photo Mats.There are lots of fun, interesting articles in the spring issue, including some fabulous recipes and a great interview with fabric designer, Kate Spain.  Head over to Delish and check it out! … continue reading