Homemade Yogurt

I tried this out over the weekend and it came out great. There are few ingredients and it does not take too long. Let me know what you think!


Ingredients

2 cups of Milk
2 Tbsp of Plain Yogurt
16 oz Glass Jar
Cooking thermometer
1 Picnic Cooler


Process

1. Sterilize your glass jar ( I brought water to a boil in a tea kettle and poured over the jar and lid)
2. Bring 2 cups of milk to 180 degrees over a medium heat
3. Turn off heat and let milk cool to 105-110
4. Mix in yogurt.
5. Add honey for a sweeter option.
6. Transfer to jar and close lid.
7. Place jar in picnic cooler and fill with hot tap water.
8. Let it sit on your countertop for 3-4 hours.
9. Refrigerate and Enjoy!

Let there be light!

I love our big old home and how the light comes in. I hope to capture more moments now that the days are filling with more sunshine. Let there be light! Happy Sunday!

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama)

This moment - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Thrifty Thursday

Found this amazing dollhouse for $10 on my last thrifting trip and today found some furniture pieces to redecorate. What fun! This will be her Easter present from us. And I am pretty sure the Easter bunny will have a small basket of goodies for her.

WIP Wednesday

A little cooking and sewing and FINALLY catching up on the laundry! What have you been working on today?

25 Weeks

I can't believe the Third Trimester is here. We still do not have a name yet! The newest Veth will arrive at the end of June/ beginning of July.

Happy Weekend

Here is another project I finished recently. I did not make the yoyos, but found them stuffed in a box at a flea market in DC. I knew they could be something beautiful. I brought them home and washed them. I made pillows by stuffing the fabric with bamboo filling. I think they will find a home either on our downstairs couches or on our bed. What do you think?


Hope you have a lovely weekend.... What Spring Projects are you working on?

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama)

This moment - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Inspired by Mayamade

I made this over the weekend. It was sitting in my project bin for awhile and I am so glad I finished it. The design in inspired by the very talented Mayamade. Be sure to check out her shop. I am still new at sewing and I did cheat a little, but I just love my new purse. What do you think?

Homemade Ketchup

This recipe is so simple. I like my ketchup a little sweeter, so I added a tad more sugar. You will never buy store bought ketchup after trying this out. Let me know what you think!


INGREDIENTS:

2 cans tomato paste
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of light brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp of dry must
1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar
pinch of cinnamon, ground cloves and cumin

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix all ingredients together in small bowl. You may adjust the spices to your taste.
If mixture is too thick add more water to thin.
Place in a covered jar. Since this ketchup does not have preservatives, it should be used up within a month.

Finished!

My First pair of Booties. They were a lot easier to make than I thought they would be. I finally learned the proper way to increase. It's not so difficult. If you want the pattern I will reference the book I got it from at my local library. The baby's take home outfit is almost complete.

Happy Weekend

Here is what I am working on this weekend? I 'll let you know how they come out. How about you? What are your WIPS?

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama)

This is my new Friday post topic. I will post a single image without words of a moment that I captured that week that I will forever cherish.

Swaps

I recently participated in two Swaps. The first four pics are what I received thanks to my great partners Kitty and Nicole!!! xoxoxox
And the last two pictures are the packages I sent.

Doggie Treats and a Question

How cute are these? They are from a local doggie bakery that I can walk to from my home. They are so good that the business is expanding and moving out of town by the end of the month. :(

I do make my own from time to time, but sometimes I just like to indulge. Does anyone know an ETSY seller that makes these? I would love to support them.

All she likes to do is DANCE DANCE DANCE

Here are some photos I shot of my little one dancing. I brought her to her first art exhibit in Boston. She had way more fun dancing to the music outside. This was the first time she was intentionally dancing on her own. I must say her love of dance is is most definitely from ME! Hope you are all having a lovely weekend.

New Addition to the Family

We have a new addition to the family. FROGS! We have a Whites Australian Tree frog named Mitch and 3 Fired Belly Toads. Violet loves them!