Monthly Archives: March 2009

Toy Daydreaming

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Angela

The Palumba catalog came today.  The girls and I poured over it, dreaming and wishing and talking over everything in its pages. The child-sized domestic items were a favorite – especially the clothespins and clothesline and the ironing set. Most … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Angela

The ultimate comfort dinner – Scratch Chicken Pot Pie with a Parmesan-Whole Wheat Crust, served with our friend’s homebrew Imperial Stout, and Oatmeal Apple Crisp for dessert. Life is good.  A full day of cooking, and a full belly.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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Grosgrain Giveaway!

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Angela

A wonderfully sassy girl’s pettiskirt giveaway from the super-talented Kathleen of  Grosgrain Fabulous!!

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Backpack

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Angela

(Pictures by Hubby.)  Another birthday gift from my parents – a comfy Ergo to carry my big boy around in (he was just getting too heavy to tote around in the sling for long). The carrier was purchased at Milagros … Continue reading →

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Spring in the Northwest

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Angela

Spring is finally unfolding here in the Northwest.  Inside the house, our usual spring rituals are delayed a bit.  Since we’re packing to move to our new house over the next few weeks, I won’t be getting out the spring … Continue reading →

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Birthday

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Angela

Well, I turned thirty on Sunday.  My parents got me some wonderful birthday gifts, including restocking my spice and baking cupboard (for the best spices, go here). Thanks, Mom and Dad!!

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Jam Sandwich Cookies

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Angela

A  simple sugar cookie recipe, made into sandwiches, some filled with homemade raspberry-lime jam, some with apricot preserves. I am so inspired by A-Friend-to-Knit-With‘s Cookie of the Week.  I have made several of her recipes, but our favorite -  her … Continue reading →

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Cheater Peach Cobbler

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Angela

What a treat – tasty fresh organic peaches in March!  We were given two boxes of fragrant peaches, and after eating some with breakfast, we made this “cheater” cobbler (the simple batter goes on the bottom, and you simply pour … Continue reading →

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Coconut Macaroons

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Angela

I have checked out this book from the library at least 10 times.  I need to just go out and buy it.   So far, the girls and I have made close to half of the cookies  in the book.  We … Continue reading →

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Better watch your back

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Angela

Tum Tum was sleeping on the sofa, and the girls were cutting pink paper snowflakes on the living room floor.  I was mopping in the kitchen, and when I finished and came back into the living room, my hulking baby … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Learning, Playing/ Free Exploration | 8 Comments