by IngridBarlow | May 21, 2014 | Crochet, Simply Domestic
I revisited an old project yesterday. {Continuing the theme of trying to get everything off my want-to-do list before baby arrives.} You Go Girl has a darling tutorial for crocheting trim onto your pillowcases. It adds kind of an old-school whimsy to pillows. Reminds...
by IngridBarlow | May 20, 2014 | Gardening, knitting
We finally got in the garden this last weekend!! We were so anxious to be planting and I’d go from feeling on top of things, to feeling like I was weeks behind. It felt soooo good to finally be digging in!! One of the biggest projects we did this weekend, was...
by IngridBarlow | Apr 22, 2014 | Gardening, Homestead Life
It’s that time!! The sun is shining, snow is gone, and I’ve got the gardening itch. I’m shocked it returns each year since come the end of August I am totally over the harvest, but somehow when spring rolls around I am all panicky with anticipation....
by IngridBarlow | Apr 15, 2014 | Crafting Concoctions, Quilts, Simply Domestic
For some time I’ve been wanting to try making a natural version of Vicks VapoRub. The boys are just coming off a nasty cough and so today I finally looked up some recipes and whipped some up. {I little late on this cold, but I’ll be prepared for the next...
by baring0220 | Apr 8, 2014 | Crafting Concoctions, Crochet, Daily Quilting or Crafting Projects, Gardening, Good on the tastebuds, Homestead Life, knitting
Another video blog this week! Videos are just so much more personal and up-close. 🙂 Enjoy! Granola Recipe. (I forgot to mention that the recipe also has brown sugar and cinnamon in it!) Crockpot Yogurt. Daily Bread. (Uses whey from...
by IngridBarlow | Mar 20, 2014 | Crafting Concoctions, Homestead Life, knitting, Quilts
Lately I’ve felt like doing a video post. I LOVE watching and listening to podcasts, so thought you might enjoy this method of posting too. Grab some handwork and join me…or get some dishes done while you watch…whatever! Mostly just sharing what is...
by IngridBarlow | Mar 1, 2014 | Good on the tastebuds
In my last blog, I gave the recipe for homemade crockpot yogurt. hmmmmm…yum! And it really is easy. The by-product you get from making yogurt is whey…a lovely, high in protein, liquid. I have heard of people using whey in smoothies and even drinking it...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 27, 2014 | Good on the tastebuds
Yesterday I was kind of in a rut with what to fix for supper. The winter doldrums. Not another meatloaf…just had pizza…my spaghetti has been lacking… Sometimes I find that when I am stretched the thinnest on ideas, something happens, and it just...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 21, 2014 | Simply Domestic, Uncategorized
I turned 30 yesterday. The night before I woke up and reflected on the day before me. I was thinking about how I wasn’t that sad to see my 20’s go… Why was I feeling so nonchalant about my previous decade?? Why was I not sobbing that I would never be...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 14, 2014 | Crafting Concoctions, Homestead Life, knitting, Simply Domestic
I have been looking forward to Valentine’s Day for weeks now! With the long chilly days of winter, it helps break up the month of February. Plus it is an excuse to do/make fun things! The boys were rather rowdy the other day so we made a trip to the mailbox to...
by IngridBarlow | Feb 6, 2014 | Gardening, Homestead Life
It is not my fault!! I could not find any bulbs to force this winter–which made me terribly sad–so I had to find another way to hope for spring. So…spring seedlings are started!! I know I’m probably just a wee bit early, but this COLD is...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 29, 2014 | Good on the tastebuds
I’m always looking for ways to spruce up plain old salads. Here’s one of my favorites. This salad dressing is so good and easy. One I don’t get sick of. It thickens nicely after just a little bit in the fridge. Here’s what else I like to add to...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 23, 2014 | Crafting Concoctions, Daily Quilting or Crafting Projects, knitting
Today started with a crazy temp of something like -17. ??!!!? Even a true Midwestern girl can only take so much of this. Thus I decided to call it a snow day–full of makings! First up is Egg to Penguin by Susan B. Anderson. Elias picked this toy out of one of...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 16, 2014 | knitting
At times I make lists of all the projects I am working on and try to finish as many as possible. Quilts, hand work, knitting, etc. As of a couple minutes ago I only had 3 knits on the list. Not bad for me! Here’s what I’ve been working on lately. Baby...
by IngridBarlow | Jan 7, 2014 | Homestead Life
Another chilly day around here. The temp was 2 above so I allowed the boys to go sledding on the front hill. They LOVE it and I enjoy the peace it gives me. With the cold weather, we decided we should get our bird feeders up. Better late than never I guess. Now I...
