Whole Wheat brownies

I love this recipe it somehow seems healthy just because of the wheat flour but your taste buds would never know it!

First off its not fudgy and gooey its almost cake like but not quite. Its moist, chocolatey and delicious, its even dairy-free and egg-free!

 I know my pictures aren't the best but I promise they taste better than I captured ;o)

WHOLE WHEAT BROWNIES
2 C. whole wheat flour (best if from white wheat)
2 C. sugar
3/4 C. cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 C. water
1 C. oil (can use 1/2 c. applesauce and 1/2 c. oil)
1 tsp. vanilla
Optional: Add about 1 C. each of chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips
Mix all ingredients together and pour into greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Let set for 10 minutes before cutting.

This is from my cousin here is the original recipe.
These are great! I made them exactly like it says and they were sooo moist! you can use apple sauce for some of the oil and it will cut back on the fat.

KCW Day 3

I found this adorable knit fabric at the fabric fairy and i just had to have it! I only ordered a half yard and with some piecing together i managed to make it work for a newborn gown!

 

I didn't do the binding around the neck line this time and i added a mini pocket to the front. I am in love with this gown I think it may be his going home outfit!  

  I used Kwik Sew pattern 3090 again it is seriously so easy and fast anyone can sew one!

KCW Day 2

Superheros are all the rage these days it seems and my boys have fallen for the trend hard, they dress up as them, fight like them and basically anything they can do as a Superhero they will.

I used growing homes free shorts pattern and i really like that the front and back pieces are different, in my experience those patterns fit the best. They won't fit until next summer i keep forgetting that P is smaller than my other boys were! 

KCW Day 1

I made my favorite kwik sew pattern for our baby. I love this pattern I've blogged about it many a time and it is still my go to pattern for babies.

 

I did mess up the mittens though i put them on backwards! Oh well its still cute and functional :0) 

A Christmas quilt

I know ,I know its KWC why did make a quilt (well half of one)?! Its called selective procrastination ;0) i do have stuff to make and share but my sister in law had a free quilting class at the church and i thought "sewing with other ladies is waayy more important today!" It really did feel great to get away and be with other people for a couple hours!

 

I bought the charm pack from fabric.com a few years ago i believe its Moda from the Let it Snow collection. I still need to add some strips to the edges and figure out a backing but the hardest part (for me anyways) is done!

KCW Fall 2013!!!!

 

Its here Kids Clothes Week Fall!

I have a few things I hope to share but I don't know if I'll have a ton of time this week to participate :0(

But here are some free Patterns for you to sew up for your boy (or your friends ;0) this week!

 

 Shwin designs has a free pattern for these adorable Pjs there a size 4 go here for the pattern and tutorial!

  

 This is an adorable pattern for a raglan sleeve sweater, how cute is it?! go here!

 

 

 Need some Pj's here is a free pattern size 18 months to 5T check it out!

 

 

 I think these kindergarten pants are adorable go here for the tutorial and pattern!

 

I am seriously in LOVE with this shirt I eed one in my size (well my unpregnant size ;o) Go here for the FREE pattern and tutorial! Its for a size 6.

 CINO made a free PJ pattern for pants here! I also think they could make some cute regular pants too. Size 3T.

Good luck sewing for your kids this week!

All of the above and LOTS more can be found on my Free boy patterns tab at the top!

3rd pair of baby pants!

 These are the last of the pants I made with Rae's pattern!

 I used some old shorts of mine so the hem was pre-made, love that!

 On this pair I added a faux fly and I also made changes so the front and back fit different. I have a tutorial coming up for that well a mini one anyways ;0)

 Heres all three pants and you also get a glimpse of my belly!

On a side note I am 28 weeks and in my 3rd trimester only 2 1/2 months to go!!

Linking up:  craft-o-maniac, keepingitsimple, its so very cheri  

Halloween costumes for boys!

 

Halloween is just around the corner and I thought it would be fun to round up some tutorials for boy Halloween costumes, some I have posted before and some are new, I hope you enjoy the ideas!

 

 First up Ashley made a great tutorial for a lumber jack, seriously her tutorials are the greatest!

Also check out her other boy costumes from the past: wolf, bert, penguin, Prince Charming, Peter Pan

 

 Dragonfly desins made a great tutorial for no sew super hero costumes. This is a great and easy tutorial that could be used for just about anything!

 

 This is a completely awesome tutorial for a Buzz Lightyear costume, go check it out!

 Does your boy want to be a cowboy? here are a ton of tutorials to make a complete costume!

 

 First up here are 2 different tutorials for cowboy chaps and if your son wants a trusty steed here is one for a stick horse. How fun would this be?!!! Click on the images to go to the tutorials.

 Does your son think he needs a gun holster too? here is a simple tutorial for one!

 

 Every cowboy needs a vest Dana has a great one here there is even a free pattern!

 If you have a kid in size 3-4 here is also a free pattern for cowboy boots, seriously my boys would LOVE these!

 

Dana also has a tutorial for a simple pilgrim and pirate, easy and fun!

 Here is a tutorial for Jake and the Neverland pirates.

 Last but not least a tutorial for the Blue Toad (easily could be red too), go here!

Its green baby!

 This is the second pair of baby boy pants I made using Rae's free pattern.

 On quite this pair I lowered the front so it is different from the back. I have a smallish tutorial coming after I show the other pants I have made.

I also added a small back pocket for his cute bum ;0) With most of the baby pants I make I try to add extra length to the hem. Its my experience that babies grow longer quicker than they grow wider (at least that is how my kids are) so hopefully these will last a little longer!

*onesie from Carters online.


Linking up:  craft-o-maniac, keepingitsimple, its so very cheri