She’s Crafty :: Not So Average Mama

Beef & Bacon Sausage Linguine with Hillshire Farm #GourmetCreations

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Brandy | 7 Comments

We celebrate everyday here at our house! Life is too short to not celebrate! So why not make a weekly gourmet style dinner? We deserve it right? Let’s celebrate because life is a special occasion! Morgan and I headed out to Walmart for some fun one on one time and to pick up the ingredients for our special dish. You…

Insane Amounts of Yum! Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cake Recipe!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Brandy | 14 Comments

I’ve told you what an amazing baker Morgan is. She is only 13 and can bake the most tasty and pretty things! She makes an amazing Banana Chocolate Chunk Bread that knocks Starbucks into the ground. She rocks the kitchen! Most recently she wanted to bake a cake for her best friends birthday. Hanna loves her some Reese’s Peanut Butter…

5 Great Gifts in a Jar for Christmas!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Brandy | 5 Comments

This has been one of our worst years financially. Therefore, we are aiming for a lot of homemade gifts for friends and family. Something we try to do every year, but kind of sort of fail miserably! This year we are starting earlier and are more dedicated to the idea! I’ve been making a mental list of things that the…

Nutritional Pumpkin Recipes for the Fall Season

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Brandy | 1 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Latte Servings: 2 2 cups milk or non-dairy alternative, such as soy milk 2 tablespoons canned or fresh pureed pumpkin (unsweetened) 2 tablespoons Truvia or sweetener of choice 1 scoop (about 2.5 Tbs) Vanilla Nutrimeal 1 tsp Fibergy Plus 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 shots of espresso (about 1/4 cup) or 1/2 cup of…

How to Make a Spooky October Calendar! #GlueNGlitter

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Brandy | 27 Comments

October is one of favorite months! Why? Well because it’s the month my dad was born and without him I surely would not exist! I also love it because of Halloween! I love Halloween! Crafts, decorating, costumes, parties and so much other fun stuff! Today we went all out and designed a spooky October Calendar! We were sure to take a…

Easy Halloween Craft Ideas

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Free Halloween eBook: Easy Halloween Craft Ideas featuring 11 Halloween decorations to make for your home.

Vanilla Cinnamon Apples Recipe

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Don’t Scare Halloween Party Guests with Terrifying Tasting Dessert Nielsen-Massey’s Vanilla Products Combine with Fall Flavors to Create the Perfect Treat Waukegan, Ill. (September 21, 2011) – Halloween brings images of ghosts and ghouls, but more importantly it provides the perfect opportunity to satisfy sweet-tooth cravings. Individually wrapped, store-bought candies have always been a staple for kids at Halloween parties,…

My Favorite Raw Kale Salad Recipe

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

I’ve posted this before, but it was hidden at the end of a Sam’s Club post. It wasn’t easy to find at all and since it is one of my favorite raw recipes I just had to share it again! Kale is extremely good for you! RAW KALE SALAD A lot of you are probably thinking Kale? Raw Kale? Yes…

Raw Apple Pie, A Yummy Good For You Recipe!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Brandy | 15 Comments

A lot of you know that I used to eat a lot of Raw foods and that I have recently been transitioning back into it. I need to be as healthy as possible and try anything I can to keep my RSD in check. I think last time I lacked support. A lot of my friends just laughed and poked…

How to Make Raw Banana “Ice Cream”

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Brandy | 1 Comments

This is one of the best things ever! Simple and delicious and you can even have it for breakfast! I told my girls they could have it for breakfast and they jumped for joy! Now before you go thinking I am some horrible mama feeding the kiddo’s ice cream for breakfast read on! This is better for them than cereal…

7 Great Craft Ideas For Protecting Your Gadget!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Smartphones, laptops, tablet PC’s cameras and a lot more – these are the top gadgets circulating in themarket today. Many people have already realized the benefits of these helpful gadgets and treasurethem like they are precious jewels. That is why even just a small scratch or a tiny little dent on a gadgetmakes its owner freak out. If you are…

Scouting Swaps, Crafting Going On!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Brandy | 1 Comments

This week is the camp out for American Heritage Girls and we are crafting like mad! See, the girls are doing SWAPS for camp. Do you know what SWAPS are? There are actually 2 meanings… “Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere” “Share With A Pal” Had I known in advance we were doing this I would have planned more accordingly to…

Link up Your 4th of July Crafts and Recipes!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Brandy | 9 Comments

The 4th of July is right around the corner! Time to gather some ideas for recipes, crafts, decor and activities! My girls already decorated their bikes with some awesome and easy 4th of July Crafts! Today my girls will be working on an Independence Day Lapbook! There are tons of fun educational Independence day activities out there! Do you have…

4th of July Kids Crafts to Decorate Your Bikes! #gluenglitter

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Brandy | 15 Comments

Remember when you were a kid and how we did simple things that were a lot of fun? Lots of crafts and time outside? Remember attaching playing cards to your bike to make it sound like an engine? Remember decorating your bike for little mini parades? Those were good times! I try to keep my own children happy with simple…

4th of July and Summer Crafts for Kids

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Brandy | 1 Comments

Keep the kids entertained while they are out of school with this Free Summer Crafts for Kids eBook. Also, the 4th of July is right around the corner so be sure to grab this 4th of July Crafts and Recipes eBook. Show your American pride with this downloadable collection of craft projects and fabulous recipes for the 4th of July.

Beef & Bacon Sausage Linguine with Hillshire Farm #GourmetCreations

Insane Amounts of Yum! Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cake Recipe!

5 Great Gifts in a Jar for Christmas!

Nutritional Pumpkin Recipes for the Fall Season

How to Make a Spooky October Calendar! #GlueNGlitter

Easy Halloween Craft Ideas

Vanilla Cinnamon Apples Recipe

My Favorite Raw Kale Salad Recipe

Raw Apple Pie, A Yummy Good For You Recipe!

How to Make Raw Banana “Ice Cream”

7 Great Craft Ideas For Protecting Your Gadget!

Scouting Swaps, Crafting Going On!

Link up Your 4th of July Crafts and Recipes!

4th of July Kids Crafts to Decorate Your Bikes! #gluenglitter

4th of July and Summer Crafts for Kids

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