Monthly Archives: September 2008

A Little Beading

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Angela

My sister-in-law just had her birthday, so I thought i’d whip up some earrings for her.  I spent 15 minutes making two pairs of earrings, and then the girls spent about half an hour quietly playing at the table with … Continue reading →

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My son is an addict.

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Angela

Tum Tum is the sweetest, easiet baby I could ever ask for.  If all babies were like him, everyone would want 15 kids!  Unfortunately, as of late, he seems to be developing a bad bad bad habit.  Now, I’m ashamed … Continue reading →

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Busy Days, Simple Dinners

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Angela

For homeschool, we are exploring the letter “B” this week and butterfly crafts, blowing bubbles, beekeeping books, and butter making abound.   Little Hen suggested that we bake Banana Bread this morning.  I thought a simple dinner of the bread served … Continue reading →

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Grape Harvest

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Angela

The few precious grapes from our grapevine were finally ready today (not sure of the variety, but they are very flavorful).  I snapped this shot as quickly as I could – because, well, as you can see below, they didn’t … Continue reading →

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Another Fab Grosgrain Giveaway

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Angela

Grosgrain’s offering another gorgeous girl’s frock giveaway here – this one an adorable blue and white check. Also, I’m loving these blogs’ posts this week – Little Red Caboose Blue Yonder Mom in Madison Five Reds Wool Windings

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And now for some actual knitting

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Angela

A friend is having a baby boy this winter, and I’ve been busy working on a super easy, but super cute kimono-style sweater for her little one.  I’ve adapted an old pattern to use Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride in Mallard.  With … Continue reading →

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Leaf Box Craft

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Angela

The last few days Little Hen has been collecting fall leaves and saving them in her pockets.  Needless to say, this doesn’t preserve them too well, and they have been ending up in the laundry instead of the nature table.  So, today we made her … Continue reading →

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Brady Street Potato Dig

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Angela

      I am a huge fan of Penzey’s Spices, and find that their spices add so much to the simple, mostly vegetarian, dinners we cook around here. Their Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle is awesome mixed with sour cream … Continue reading →

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What to do with all those tomatoes??

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Angela

Here in Pacific Nortwest, our tomatoes aren’t usually ready until September.  I’ve been reading other ladies’ blogs with so much envy as they enjoy salsa, tomato salad, panzanella, fresh pasta sauce.  Now my beefsteaks are ready, and I’ve been enjoying … Continue reading →

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Hoarding Tea Cups

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Angela

I have a weakness for worn old tea cups that no one else wants, especially those with fading designs or teensy chips in the rim.  When i have a cup of tea in one of those cups, I think about … Continue reading →

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