Love Was In the Air: February Wrap Up

I know February has fewer days than the rest of the month of the year, but you’d never know it around here. We were able to tackle a lot of projects as well as start thinking ahead toward Spring.

Around the house, I painted the upstairs bathroom and spruced it up with some homemade artwork and a crafty storage solution. Then Brian and I started working on the family room. We are currently in the middle of painting it as well as swapping some furniture. My shoulder is a little achey from the painting. Finally, I did what I think is my favorite craft project so far for the kids. As a part of Young House Love’s Pinterest Challenge, I made DIY growth charts for each of them.

In the kitchen, I was so happy to try a few new things like salted carmel and dark chocolate truffles. They were delicious! Another new recipe, and one that I think is one of Brian’s new favorites is the Jambalaya I made for Fat Tuesday. I also shared a great recipe for homemade pizza. Finally, I loved the Greek Pasta Salad I put together, and have already made it twice. It is perfect for a quick grab and go lunch.

So far, I have been keeping up with one of my New Year’s resolutions to take care of my writing. I first was able to finally finish my redesign with some help of Kevin West. I then, shared my quick and simple tricks for editing pictures using PicMonkey to help make my photos a little more clear. I also shared what I am currently reading, and many of the books have been very helpful with my writing especially, The Happiness Project and Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

The kids were busy helping me with a lot of these projects, but I think their two favorites were putting together their Valentines and making Snow Cream.

While there were a lot of accomplishments this month, but I was honored to know only be a part of the 2013 Homie Awards, but the highlight was getting chosen to be a part of the Chicago cast of the 2013 Listen To Your Mother Show (tickets are still available). I still cannot believe I have to stand up on a stage! What am I going to wear?!?!

March is going to be full of fun. I cannot wait to make the kids some Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day and start planning the vegetable garden!