AJ and I (like most Wisconsinites) have a whole lot of German ancestry. So it's only natural that our favorite restaurant of all time is a German restaurant. Not just any old German restaurant though, Mader's in Milwaukee. If you're ever in the Milwaukee area you have to got to go to Mader's. They have the best authentic German dishes, and to my relief the whole restaurant ...
Sweet Tooth Croutons
As I was just about to throw away a loaf of really unsatisfying raisin bread, I thought to myself; "How could I make this into croutons?" And my newest guilty pleasure was born. If you've read enough of the recipes I've posted in the past, you know that I'm completely obsessed with making my own croutons. I just love making those savory little bites for salads or as a ...
Fun with Bubbles!
Aliceana is at that age where bubbles are fascinating, but she's pretty far from being able to master the art of bubble blowing. So a bubble blowing machine was perfect for us, I didn't have to blow bubbles for half an hour and was able to take some really cute pictures of her first experience with bubbles. I wish we had fun toys like this when we were ...
BBQ Chicken Pizza
AJ and I are obsessed with anything that has barbeque sauce on it, which is tough, since there are zero barbeque restaurants in our area. So we have to make it ourselves. I've always been a fan of barbeque pizza, and I'm not sure why. Every barbeque pizza I've had used really awful quality chicken, and don't get me started on how crappy the barbeque sauce is. I mean I get ...
Survival Guide: Teething
Teething, hands down, has been the biggest curve ball we've faced as parents. When it comes to parenting, just as you've learned the perfect routine, everything changes. Of course Aliceana's teeth have been coming in as pairs, so it's been a double whammy every time. Our adorable happy baby disappears and is replaced with a always cranky baby. Oh, and her perfect sleep ...
Tropical Brandy Slush
If you've been reading my posts this week, you know I hosted an awesome party this past weekend. The party was Gears of War themed so the signature drink of the night was a tropical brandy slush (although, during the party it was called imulsion which is an element in the Gears of War games). This is probably my favorite adult beverage. It's just so tasty! I really can't ...
Gears of War party
Remember how I was planning that party in honor of the release of Gears of War: Judgment and one of my best friend's birthdays? Well, we had the party and it was quite the success! From personalized Gears of War lanyards for each guest, to the signature drink (imulsion of course) the party was one we'll never forget! (Can you tell I love party planning? This was a good ...
First Easter Basket!
So Easter is basically here, I don't know how that snuck up on us so fast! We've had a busy month, St. Patrick's Day fun (we didn't really do anything for St. Paddy's, but I did make some yummy desserts), we're building an office, we decided to go for a little getaway to Door County, my grandma just had knee replacement surgery, I'm planning a psuedo birthday party/Gears of War ...
DIY Famous Couples Print
If you're still looking for a last minute gift for your special someone; this is an awesome, quick, and easy DIY project. I made this a couple years ago and we still have it proudly hanging in our dining room. It's a fun conversation starter too, people are always trying to figure out where the famous couples are from All you'll need is: Cardstock Printer Pretty ...
Savory Brunch Bake
My family has started having brunches a lot the last few years, which means I have to do the majority of cooking since everyone loves this dish! They also love my cinnamon rolls, but I’ll get to those some other day. I can’t even pick a favorite part of this breakfast bake, there are just too many great things about it like; the flaky crescent crust, the garlic and rosemary ...
Our 2012
2012 was a big year for my little family, but I’m so glad it’s over!! We’ve had lots of ups and downs along the way. Here’s a breakdown of our 2012. January: We finally let everyone know that we were having a baby. It turns out my mom had told everyone already, but it was nice not to have to hide being pregnant anymore! February: On Valentine’s day we had our big ...