Dark Chili Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (with Zucchini)


I was recently given a giant bag of zucchini from a friend and was not quite sure how to use it all before it went bad. I put it in dinner dishes and made Jaime’s delicious Zucchini Bread, but I still had quite a bit left over. After spending a few minutes rummaging through the cabinets I found a bar of chili chocolate, and thus the Dark Chili Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie was born.  As you can probably tell from the name, these are hearty little cookies that are bursting with flavor. The chili chocolate gives them a kick and the zucchini keeps them nice and moist. Ready to try them for yourself?

Check out the Dark Chili Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie recipe after the jump…

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One Shoulder T-Shirt Dress


We’re starting this week off with a little something just for you! The One-Shoulder T-Shirt Dress by Anne at Wobisobi is easy to make, oh so comfy, and absolutely adorable. Wear it with a pair of tights and a cute bomber jacket this fall, or with heels and jewelry for date night. If you have two T-shirts and a sewing machine you pretty much have everything you need. While you’re at it, grab two sweatshirts to make a warm Sweatshirt Dress.

Learn more about this tutorial and Anne’s other T-shirt projects at WobiSobi. Her T-Shirt Summer Dress would make a great follow-up project to this.

Check out the tutorial for the One Shoulder T-Shirt Dress after the jump…

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Favorite Fall Recipes to Try

Although this Peach Dutch Baby with Wild Blueberry Sauce from Seasons & Suppers was originally made for dessert, I think you could find a way to have it for breakfast too. If not, you can always try making Pumpkin Pie Bagels.

When I got back from my trip I lived off prosciutto, peach, and arugula recipes. I was putting it on a thick piece of toast for lunch, but now that I’ve found this Prosciutto, Peach, and Goat Cheese Flat Bread from MT Studios I think I’ll be trying that next.

Get the family to eat brussels sprouts with an incredibly tasty recipe like these Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Apples from 101 Cookbooks. You only need a few ingredients and it takes about 10 minutes to make.

What to do with all those pumpkins seeds? Half Baked Harvest has come up with a recipe for Pumpkin Seed Hummus made with chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic. Yum!

The Raw Cashew Dreamcake from My New Roots has been one of my absolute most favorite recipes recently. It’s like eating the most delectable piece of cheesecake – without the dairy. Yay for being lactose intolerant! There’s no baking required which is a plus. I even made extra raspberry cashew cream to eat with fruit the next day.

What are you cooking up this fall? You can find more of our favorite recipes here.

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DIY Shortalls


How badly do you want to put a little one in a pair of shortalls right now? This is Maude maudeling (ha) them for me – and yup that dip dye hair of hers is all na-tu-ral. These DIY Shortalls are not very hard to make at all. I wanted to give them a little extra style so I went with a bubble shorts look. Not into the straps? Ditch them and you’ve got yourself a cute pair of bubble shorts with a belt. Word on the street is that cool weather is on its way. Not. A. Problem. Tights would look adorable under these, or even a pair of knee-high socks.

Ready to start sewing?

Check out the DIY Shortalls tutorial after the jump…

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Pretty Prudent Projects by You!


Check out what our amazing readers have crafted away this week! Craft Talk sewed a mushroom diaper cover for an adorable mushroom dress.


Roonie Ranching made this cute polka dot version of the Racerback Dress.


Cinderella & Sprout made two adorable versions of the ruffled keyhole shirt.


How great does Natalie from Craft My Escape look in the most flattering shirt dress?


Micah got to help Mommy (aka Jamie Coupaud) make sunflower seed butter as an alternative to his peanut allergy!


Our fat quarter apron by Jewels for All would make a great addition to any apron collection.


Gather Around the Table made a whole bunch of cookie cutter bird feeders to hang in the trees!

If you have Pretty Prudent projects you’ve done, let us know via email, Facebook, or Twitter, or our Pinterest Board. We love to see them!

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Kale, Peach, and Roasted Almond Salad Recipe


When I was on my trip up the West Coast – past San Francisco, through the Redwoods, into Oregon, and finally near Puget Sound, Washington – there was one recipe that became a staple to all my meals. Kale, Peach, and Roasted Almond Salad was incredibly easily to make and was always bursting with flavor. To give you a little idea of where I was staying, this was the cute kitchen…

And this is a tidbit of the garden (below). Across the way from our cottage was a larger cottage with a whole lot o’ kale. Every morning we would pick it to add to our eggs, and in the afternoon and evening we’d use it for a salad. It was the perfect combination of salty and sweet – my favorite!

Keep reading to find out how to make this Kale, Peach, and Toasted Almond Salad after the jump…

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DIY Felt Raccoon Coffee Cozy (with Pattern)

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How cute is this little guy? Rachael from Imagine Gnats is here with this sweet DIY Felt Raccoon Coffee Cozy. It’s a perfect project just in time for fall. You could show it off with your DIY fox scarf too. Along with her tutorial, Rachael has also provided the free pattern so you can just print out, cut out, and start sewing.

Be inspired to make more of Rachael’s projects by checking out her skirt tutorial for mamas and her new embroidery pattern. Be sure to also take a peek at her shorts on the line event that took place this summer.

Let the sewing begin with the DIY Felt Raccoon Coffee Cozy with free pattern after the jump…

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Pretty Prudent Projects by You!


It’s time for another great round-up from our stylish readers! The Pretty Party Dress by Raechel Myers looks great on Hazel. The floral + polka dot fabric combination is gorgeous!


Sew Delicious used this cute red and yellow Santa fabric for a Snappy Toddler Top.


Clean out your scrap fabric with this Scrap Busting Fabric Bowl recreated by Plain Jane’s Cards.


A Nursing Cover by Wills Casa makes a simple DIY gift since everyone seems to be having babies lately.


Salty Oat made the Beginner’s Bias Tape Bag. I love the navy polka dot fabric with the lighter blue bias tape.


Sew some cozy Sleep Shorts like Photo Sarah.

If you have Pretty Prudent projects you’ve done, let us know via email, Facebook, or Twitter, or our Pinterest Board. We love to see them!

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