hello! I’m Amy Christie & I am a maker.

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this heart of mine is a place for
inspiring DIYs,
kids crafts, recipes for good food
& stories about real life.
let’s make something.


here’s our latest posts!

Homemade for the Holidays – Christmas Chicken with Bacon and Rosemary

Rebecca from Ezra Pound Cake is Day 13. I don’t remember how I found Rebecca’s…

Homemade for the Holidays – Graham Cracker Cookies

It’s a sweet treat day. It’s a good thing because this is what we’ve been…

Holiday DIY-ing with Design Mom

After Friday’s unthinkable tragedy, I find my holiday spirit, my joy, a little less bright.…

Homemade for the Holidays – Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

It’s Iowa Girl Eats today for Day 11. Kristin is from my lovely home state…

Homemade for the Holidays – Fancy Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies

Can you believe it’s Day 10 already? More than half way through! Becca from Crumbs…

Jenna Lou Designs Giveaway – CLOSED

What a special day it is! Jenna Lou Designs is a handmade clutch, handbag and…

Homemade for the Holidays – Taco Dip

Day 9 is Liz from Carpe´ Season. Liz was kind enough to join in last…

Homemade for the Holidays: Chocolate Snowquakes

Today’s post is serving double-duty. For one, it is a cookie I usually make during…

Homemade for the Holidays: Breakfast Casserole with Quinoa

It’s Delia today for Day 7! Delia hails from her lovely site Delia Creates. This…

Homemade for the Holidays – Eggnog Crumble Cake

Emilie from Scarborough Food Fair is our Day 6. After following yet another gorgeous photo…

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Bake Sale

I have partnered with The Glad Products Company through DailyBuzz to help promote their Food…

Homemade for the Holidays – Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies

It’s Day 5 with Amanda from the sweet Amandeleine. Again, following beautiful pins on Pinterest,…