His new favorite food: oranges! She had a wildly successful first trip to the dentist! My favorite part: when they were all done and she said “look mom!” and showed me her teeth like I would be able to notice. Her favorite part: she really won them all over and ended up with about 6Continue reading “08/52”
Author Archives: JessicaJaeger
A New Hobby: Cross-stitch
Do you cross-stitch? Cross-stitching has quickly become my new obsession, my craft of choice. But let me back up. I’ve been feeling a little….well, blah lately. This winter – all the snow, the days stuck inside, the potty training toddler, the many, many leaks we have in our house from ice damns – it’s allContinue reading “A New Hobby: Cross-stitch”
The Best Affordable Striped Shirt
If you’re like me, you have a plethora of striped shirts in your closet. There’s something so simple yet stylish about a striped shirt, am I right? Wear it with jeans while running errands or dress it up with a statement necklace for a night out. In my book, a striped shirt is almost aContinue reading “The Best Affordable Striped Shirt”
Roasted Broccoli
Maybe I’m the last person to try this, but have you ever roasted broccoli? Broccoli is a family favorite in our house – well, in terms of green vegetables and we usually steam it and serve with a dash of garlic salt. Very good and obviously good for you. In the summer we make aContinue reading “Roasted Broccoli”
07/52
A weekly photo of my kids for one year. Almost every time we leave the house this stuffed mouse does a snow angel in our giant snow bank. Being fed by big sister, this was a highlight of the week for both of them.
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are (and always have been) one of my favorite winter meals. You stuff a green pepper with rice that’s mixed with ground beef, tomato sauce, maybe some corn. Yum. My mom made these a lot when we were little and I have continued the tradition on our house and now it’s one ofContinue reading “Mexican Stuffed Peppers”
06/52
A weekly photo of my kids for one year. He has the position and is sooo close to crawling… She LOVES all the snow we’re getting, mostly for the “hot chocolate milky” she gets when she comes inside after playing in it.
Spring Craft Classes
I am so excited to share with you the schedule of my craft classes this fall! This term I’m doing a 3-class series called Handmade Tuesdays with Jess. Click here to sign up for all 3 classes and save! Below you can read the catalog description of each class and click through to signContinue reading “Spring Craft Classes”
Toddler Craft Project – Valentine’s Day Pasta Necklace
For this month’s toddler craft project I had to do something for Valentine’s Day. I thought it would be cute to put together pasta necklaces that the kids can either wear themselves or give to someone they love like, I don’t know – their moms! And to add an extra level of craftiness to thisContinue reading “Toddler Craft Project – Valentine’s Day Pasta Necklace”
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Other than these Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie treats, I haven’t gotten my act together this year to do a proper Valentine’s Day project to share with you so I thought I’d do a round up of all my favorite projects that I’ve shared over time so you can be inspired to make your Valentine somethingContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas”