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Cinnamon Bread Twists

Apr

2013

Hello, Somewhat Simple readers! I'm so excited to be here for my first contributing post today! My name is Alicia, and I blog at The Baker Upstairs. I have two sweet little girls, ages two and almost six, and in addition to blogging about all the delicious food I make, I also work part time as a nurse. My husband and I have been married just over ten years, and our life is busy but filled with a lot of fun and joy! One of my favorite ways to spend my time is cooking with my little girls. The two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baking, Food · Tagged With: kitchen, treats

How to Keep Water from Boiling Over

Dec

2012

by Stephanie 5 Comments

Several weeks ago we were at a friend's house for dinner and I learned a little tip on how to keep water from boiling over your pot! This is simply amazing! All you do is place a wooden spoon over the top of your pot- that is it! The water and foam will boil right up to the spoon and to the edge of the pot but it will not run over the sides and onto your stove- who knew!? I should tell you that the first time I tried this at my home, it didn't work and my husband laughed at me for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Rooms of the House · Tagged With: kitchen, kitchen tips

“SOUP” – Giant Wood Letters Above My Pantry

Nov

2012

by Stephanie 4 Comments

One of my favorite things about my newly made-over pantry are these darling giant wood letters above my pantry doors that spell SOUP. Here is how I made them: Wood Letters- I used the Large 16 inch letters from Poppy Seed Projects Mod Podge & Sponge Brush Newspaper strips (I used strips without any pictures or larger fonts) Craft Blade (such as an X-Acto knife) Paint (I used a light blue color from the Martha Stewart craft paint line) Stencil (I used a Martha Stewart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Rooms of the House · Tagged With: kitchen, pantry, stencil, Wood

5 Simple Kitchen Updates

Aug

2012

by Megan 4 Comments

5 Simple Kitchen Updates that won't Break the bank

Sometimes it is the little things that make such a big difference in a room! Here are 5 simple kitchen updates that won't break your bank! 1. Update The Hardware On Your Cabinets Even though it may seem small, cabinet hardware can have a big impact on your kitchen. Switching out your old brassy knobs and pulls to brushed nickel or bronze will create a whole new decorative feel. For some good deals on designer knobs try overstock.com or ebay. For an even better deal, try spray painting your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rooms of the House · Tagged With: kitchen

Are the Dishes Clean or Dirty?

Aug

2012

by Stephanie 4 Comments

magnetic dishwasher signs to show if the dishes are clean or dirty

I thought I'd share a quick little project I whipped up to help solve a problem. We wash the dishes and load them, but since no one can remember if the load has been started or not, I always hear the question: Are the dishes clean or dirty? Solution: Signs! How I Did It: -Cut out some letters on the Cricut. (you can print them off in a cute font from your computer too) - Taped them down and cut around them - Laminate them -Cut them out - Attach some velcro strips on the backs of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cleaning & Organizing, Rooms of the House · Tagged With: kitchen