creating the most with the least
Who says you can only have one Christmas tree. Christmas is the one year that I feel you can really go all out on your decorations. That doesn’t mean it has to go overboard and be completely tacky. You know “those” people. However, I do love a little extra sparkle this time of year. Before, [...]
Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful and since we’ve no place to go Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! As I started decorating for this holiday season I had a fabulous idea to turn scarfs into homemade stockings. I went to my local thrift store and [...]
Correct me if I am wrong, but evergreen wreaths in stores are created to profit from the scraps of the fresh Christmas trees. Right? Then why are they so expensive? I have a a row of very large evergreen trees that could only benefit from being trimmed from year to year. I take advantage of [...]
Every year I walk by the Christmas displays and stop in my tracks when I get the first glance of the miniature Christmas village display. My heart melts when I peek through the itty bitty windows and see children opening presents or Santa coming down the chimney. Little cars driving down a little road, [...]
Did everyone have a fun Thanksgiving. I actually had a really good time this year. There was no stress, which is very rare. Although I was originally sad that this was the first year I didn’t cook a dinner. Having a newborn makes it a little difficult to even complete the most simple dinner. I [...]
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Today’s handmade gift is for your furry side of the family. No, not for hairy uncle Bob. Sometimes we forget about our pet side of the family during the holidays. They have to put up with us all year long, too. They deserve a special treat just as much as we do. Pin It
There is something I learned many years ago, in my first home, when I was learning how to decorate my home. A little secret I would use to make throw pillows. Sewing, to me, isn’t all that hard. However, it’s extremely time consuming and messy. Any time I can take a short cut and get [...]
Hello! I'm Amy, also known as Momma Hen. It's no secret that a large majority of adults are living from paycheck to paycheck. Being a family of five and our main source of incoming being from two parents living their dream and working from home; There is no doubt that I know that feeling all too well. Through all of our financial struggles, I have always managed to continue to create a beautiful home, seasonal projects, rich and hearty homemade meals, all while raising the most amazing children and loving the most amazing husband. Don't let frugal living dampen your life or style. Here on mommahenscoop.com I strive to inspire everyone to live a life full of beauty without a lot of fuss or expensive pre-made things. Follow along with us while we renovate our fix-er-uper farm house, DIY and homemade seasonal projects, and a whole lot good ol' fashioned comfort food recipes. This is our life, won't you join us? Be sure to subscribe below and get update in your in-box!
