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How to Shred Chicken with Your KitchenAid Mixer

How to Shred Chicken with Your KitchenAid Mixer

Shredding chicken in your KitchenAid mixer is so easy, less messy and a quick time saver… genius really! In my short life of ownership so far of my KitchenAid mixer, I’ve proclaimed my love many times over. At work a few weeks ago, a few of us were discussing our shared love of this amazing

Etching on Slate

Etching on Slate

Etching on slate is a quick and easy DIY project. Making personalized slate cheese boards, coasters or signs are a perfect way to dress up your entertainment pieces or to give as a gift. One of my most popular posts last year was one for DIY Etched Mason Jar Mugs. I’ve done several glass etching projects

My Friday Five – Happy New Year!

My Friday Five – Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! We had a pretty relaxing week finishing up some holiday get togethers, ringing in the New Year, sleeping in, watching movies and even getting a few workouts in. I generally take the week off between Christmas and New Years and I’m so glad I did this year too. Todd talked me out of

A Year of Being Grateful

A Year of Being Grateful

I have a friend who chooses a “focus word” at each start of the new year. Two years ago, I joined her and chose the word CREATE. That was the year I started Sometimes Homemade. Last year I didn’t pick a word for the new year, but my word seemed to choose me: GRATEFUL. I

Best of 2014 – 2 Year Anniversary

Best of 2014 – 2 Year Anniversary

Well, here we are. Today is the 2 year blogiversary of Sometimes Homemade. Like anything to do with time, in some cases it seems longer and in some cases it’s flown by! I did a few less home improvement projects and a few more crafts this year, not on purpose just based on what was

My Friday Five – Christmas

My Friday Five – Christmas

I hope you all had a joyous time with your families and loved ones over Christmas. My heart (and stomach) felt very full! We’re off to my mom’s today for some more, so here are my Friday Five. 1. Up Before Dawn – Carter is at such a fun age for Christmas. He really believes in

Best Subscription Boxes and Services

Best Subscription Boxes and Services

We all have those hard to buy for people on our gift giving lists. Here’s my list for the best subscription boxes and services which make great gifts and they keep on giving throughout the year – plus, they’re a good option for a last minute gift. *Some links may contain affiliate links to trusted

My Friday Five – ‘Twas the Week Before Christmas

My Friday Five – ‘Twas the Week Before Christmas

It’s hard to believe we’re less than a week out from Christmas. Where does the time go? I still have some last minute shopping to do and a lot of things to finish up at the office before I’m off for the holidays. With that, here’s this week’s Friday Five. 1. Pretty Lights – It

My Friday Five

My Friday Five

It’s that time again – thank goodness. Friday.. Friday… Friday! I had a nasty virus that knocked me off my feet for a few days, so I’m happy to report I’m back to feeling mostly myself again. Here’s My Friday Five for the week. 1) Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town – My office has

DIY Kitchen Towels

DIY Kitchen Towels

These easy to make diy kitchen towels are an inexpensive gift you can personalize in so many unique ways. Last Christmas, I made some kitchen towels for my mom personalized with my grandmother’s handwritten recipes. It’s become a very popular post here, especially around gift giving holidays. As I was creating my recent gift guides for