tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62790178975786703072024-03-19T04:11:17.891-07:00Little P and CompanyDaisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-37075588662690308992013-01-22T06:16:00.000-08:002013-04-24T12:52:06.093-07:0040 Before 40<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lately, I've been seeing lots of lists like this. It got me thinking of all the things I'd like to accomplish before I turn 40. I really like the idea of listing long-term goals in this way. For starters, it's nice to have everything jotted down in one spot. Plus, I like the simplicity of revisiting the list whenever motivation strikes. It's so easy to get caught up in the day to day. A list like this keeps goals in plain sight which will (hopefully) make them more achievable :)<br />
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1. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Achieve parasympathetic dominance</span><br />
2. Learn to be present/live in the moment<br />
3. <strike><span style="background-color: white;">Vacation in Hocking Hills with my hubby :)</span></strike><br />
4. Learn to knit in the round<br />
5. Take a pottery class<br />
6. Go to lunch/dinner with a friend at least once a month<br />
7. Create and list more patterns, kits and upcycled yarn in my Etsy shop<br />
8. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Roast marshmallows with my family over a campfire my hubby built</span><br />
9. Watch every Modern Family episode created<br />
10. Read the Hunger Games trilogy<br />
11. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Knit Christmas stockings for the fam</span><br />
12. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Learn to use a sewing machine</span><br />
13. Dye my own yarn<br />
14. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Adopt a dog</span><br />
15. Adopt a cat<br />
16. Plant a garden/grow my own food<br />
17. Go on a picnic<br />
18. Visit a museum<br />
19. Go to the orchestra<br />
20. Go see a play<br />
21. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Find a church and become a regular</span><br />
22. Read/Study the Bible<br />
23. <span style="background-color: white;"><strike>Buy a new car</strike></span><br />
24. Develop photos and update family albums<br />
25. Get new couches<br />
26. <span style="background-color: white;"><strike>Reinstate insurance license</strike></span><br />
27. Knit myself a sweater<br />
28. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Be matron of honor at my sister's wedding</span><br />
29. Throw a kick ass bridal shower<br />
30. Redecorate apartment/house??<br />
31. Update my wardrobe<br />
32. Get a whiter smile<br />
33. Start a teapot collection<br />
34. <strike>Start a savings account</strike><br />
35. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Pay off credit card debt</span><br />
36. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Buy a DSLR camera and take a photography class</span><br />
37. Bake an allergy free cake<br />
38. Learn to paint<br />
39. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Practice yoga nearly every day</span><br />
40. <span style="background-color: yellow;">Simplify</span><br />
<br />Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-44206529488303051282013-01-14T14:49:00.002-08:002013-01-14T15:30:20.514-08:00"Oatmeal" Cookies<br />
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I haven't done much baking lately (or much blogging either, tee-hee). Due to my food allergies, I'm eating gluten, dairy, egg and walnut free now. It's been frustrating at times, finding things to eat and to make. I was discouraged for a good long while. However, I have luckily stumbled across some great allergy free cookbooks and recipe blogs, plus a great selection of gluten and vegan products in stores. It's because of these findings that I am able to finally (truthfully!) say, I don't really mind eating with food allergies. Sure, there are things that I miss, like eating at restaurants and enjoying holiday foods. I miss cheese, oh God do I miss it! HOWEVER, eating gluten/vegan/dairy/walnut free is pretty easy, once you get the hang of it. Plus, I've found that I can still eat burrito bowls at Chipotle (all is not lost people!!)<br />
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So, here are some of those above referenced items/books/blogs that have helped make my allergy free lifestyle manageable (listed in no particular order):<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.shop.livingintentions.com/product.sc?productId=92" target="_blank">Living Intentions ~ Sprouted Flour</a><br />
(I used this flour for the "Oatmeal" Cookies above. The recipe was on the bag. Nora, Claire and I made them for the first time and they are AMAZING.)<br />
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2. <a href="http://tasty-yummies.com/" target="_blank">Tasty Yummies, A Recipe Blog</a><br />
I have Pinned tons of recipes from this blog. I can't wait to try them all! <br />
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3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dairy-Free-Gluten-Free-Kitchen-Denise-Jardine/dp/1607742241/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358203227&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Dairy-Free+%26+Gluten-Free+Kitchen" target="_blank">The Dairy Free Gluten Free Kitchen </a><br />
Some recipes use eggs but many do not.<br />
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4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Allergy-Free-Desserts-Gluten-free-Dairy-free-Egg-free/dp/0470448466/ref=pd_sim_b_11" target="_blank">Allergy Free Desserts</a><br />
I can basically bake and eat anything in this book. I love that!! <br />
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5. <a href="http://www.bold-organics.com/products/#" target="_blank">Bold Organics Deluxe Pizza</a><br />
SO INCREDIBLY GOOD! I don't know what I would do w/o pizza!<br />
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However, there are upsides to living with food allergies. It has broadened my horizons. I know more about food now than I ever did before. Also, I've discovered that there are many NEW foods to love that I never would have tried otherwise. So in some small way, my food allergies have enhanced my life. I can't think of a reason to complain about that! Just keep that cheese platter AWAY, okay? Lol!!Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-74881330100478598252012-12-11T11:07:00.000-08:002012-12-11T11:07:26.001-08:00X is for X-Mas (Just This Once, Anyway)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay so I'm not super fond of taking the "Christ" out of Christmas. I also realize that Christmas starts with the letter "c". However, I'm stuck with the letter "x" right now and it's December. I wanted to do a holiday lesson so I taught Nora that "x" is for Christmas. So sue me ;)<br />
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We bought this cool printed tape at Target. It's made by Kid Made Modern. Don't you just love it? I love all of their stuff! We used it to make lots of x's. Lots and lots and lots of x's. It was fun!!<br />
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It was also fun playing "Pretend X-Mas" together. I gave N and C some gift bags, which they filled with little toys. Then we put them under the tree and opened them. Not only did I do this in order to practice for Christmas morning but I also wanted to pass the lesson on that at one point or another, these toys that they own were shiny and new. These things are still special and we shouldn't take them for granted once the new toys arrive on Christmas day. Call me crazy, but I want my kids to appreciate things, whether they got them a day ago or a year. <br />
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<br />Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-53721418332542820022012-12-11T10:08:00.001-08:002012-12-11T10:09:24.722-08:00Breakfast with Santa 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, It's had to believe that this was our fourth annual Breakfast with Santa! This is one tradition that I absolutely LOVE. Our church really does a fabulous job putting this on every year. They serve pancakes for breakfast, play Christmas movies for the kids, provide coloring pages and gifts and invite the local high school choir to sing carols for everyone. Best of all, there is a visit from Santa Claus at the end :) If you ask me, it doesn't get much better than that.<br />
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This year Nora was really thrilled to see Santa. Although she asked me to go up with her at first, she got brave enough later on to approach him on her own. She whispered in his ear that she wanted a stick pony. It was so adorable. I almost cried. Claire loved sitting with Santa. She kept cuddling up against his velvety coat. It was so sweet.<br />
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Thank you so much, FUMC for hosting the annual Breakfast with Santa. You always make our holiday memorable and merry!Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-75910950965960556442012-12-11T09:31:00.000-08:002012-12-11T12:00:26.330-08:00Cousins in Columbus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier this month we went to Columbus to celebrate my beautiful niece. It was a whirlwind of family, fun, fairies and a touch of make-up too (okay, gobs)! Nora had a blast playing with her cousins and Claire had fun chasing Gracie, the cat. Both girls loved spending time with Miss Amy (Aunt Amy just wouldn't stick ;) It was great taking the time to celebrate Sophie Su. She is such a sweet and lovable little girl. We were so glad that we made the trip down. I just adore spending time with my sister and her fam and I know that my girlies feel the same. Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-1717866101579673542012-11-07T08:39:00.000-08:002012-11-07T08:41:34.925-08:00W is for Wands and Wings :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today we started off with fairy wands, which we made out of chopsticks and fancy bows. Nora had fun using hers to tickle Claire. To even the score, Claire got one of her own ;) She learned to use it quite efficiently. I was proud.</div>
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Thanks to Hurricane Sandy, Trick-or-Treating has been postponed. However, that didn't stop us from celebrating here at home :) Nora and I did another letter lesson. We learned that V is for vampire bats. We decked out some Hershey's Bars with a craft idea I found <a href="http://candy.about.com/od/halloweencandyrecipes/ht/Bat-Chocolate-Bars.htm" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Then we made our very own pumpkin patch on paper. A little later on we got a visit from Gam, which prompted a goulishly fun pizza party. It was such a blast. The only thing missing were the costumes. But Nora and Claire will get to show them off soon enough. Trick-or-Treating is this Sunday :)Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-66690901832423621172012-10-03T06:29:00.000-07:002012-10-03T06:31:08.506-07:00Girlies :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At least, that's what I would have said about a week ago. But thanks to Vickie Howell, I know better now. It's a cute, easy, super fun sensory activity for kids. Being the craft-loving (and super tactile) person that I am, I couldn't resist making one during nap time. Now I'm just waiting for my lovies to wake up so they can play with it. I can't wait to see their faces. I can see them getting really excited about playing with this toy! <br />
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I also thought I would share my "completed" afghan with you. Although, thanks to my husband, it isn't really done. He can't quite stretch out in it so I'll need to add some length. I guess it's back to the yarn basket for me..after a short intermission. I'm enjoying this weather too much to be cooped up indoors with my hook ;)Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-80220914523861075682012-08-27T14:33:00.000-07:002012-08-28T09:30:21.448-07:00Free Pattern: Cinnamon Bun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been dreaming up some new patterns for fall. Here is my first one, a gift from me to you :) I hope you find it simple and rewarding. Be sure to let me know if you stitch up one of your own. I'd love to see some photos! So, without further ado, here's the how-to:<br />
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<i>Skill Level:</i> Easy<br />
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<i>You Will Need:</i><br />
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<li> Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in Oatmeal and Nature's Brown</li>
<li>Crochet Hook: US G6 (4mm)</li>
<li>Blunt tapestry needle</li>
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<i>Abbreviations:</i> I have used American terminology for this project.<br />
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<li>Dc: Double crochet</li>
<li>Hk: Hook</li>
<li>St(s): Stitch(es)</li>
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<u><i>Pastry: Using Oatmeal</i></u><br />
Using Oatmeal colored yarn, ch 77.<br />
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1. Dc in third ch from hk and in ea remaining st. (75 dc total)<br />
2-4. Ch 2, turn. Dc in ea st. (75 dc total)<br />
Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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<u><i>Cinnamon Swirl: Using Nature's Brown</i></u><br />
Using Nature's Brown colored yarn, ch 67.<br />
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1. Dc in third ch from hk and in ea remaining st. (65 dc total)<br />
2-4. Ch 2, turn. Dc in ea st. (65 dc total)<br />
Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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<i><u>Finishing:</u></i><br />
Left align the layers of fabric, placing the Nature's Brown on top of the Oatmeal colored one. Stitch the aligned ends together then slowly roll them forward, into a swirl. Sew the ends (which should align after rolling) securely to the side of the bun.<br />
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Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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Enjoy :)<br />
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*Disclaimer: This pattern is for personal use only. You may use this pattern to make items for charity or for gifts but you may not use it to make items for sale.<br />
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There is a brand new pattern in my shop. Be sure to click on over and check it out. So far, I've listed it on Etsy. I'll be listing it on Ravelry soon :)Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-58653734623139575062012-07-24T18:52:00.000-07:002012-07-24T20:01:48.026-07:00Summer Reading Wish List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As with everything else, I am behind on my reading. Like way way behind. Let's just say that by the time I get around to a book I'm interested in, my friends have already finished reading it, book clubs have already discussed it, someone has already made a movie about it and said movie has been out on video for months (okay, years). And that's just when I manage to get started. After that my progress is always slow, a page or two here, a chapter here or there. Sadly, I can't tell you the last book I've managed to finish. It's just been way too long to remember.<br />
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There once was a time when I was constantly reading, each and every spare second of my life. I would devour whole novels, ingest collections of poetry, constantly consuming more and more. Those were my college days, my working days, my first pregnancy/new mommy days. But now it seems my days are always full, full of mothering, housekeeping, working, blogging, crocheting, sleeping... Somewhere along the way, my beloved books got left behind. It's a bit shocking when I think about it. Books have always meant so much to me. They were my daily dose of art, pop-culture, escapism, self-awareness, depth, entertainment, companionship. It has been a bit lonely without them. <br />
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I don't recall when I started reading The Swan Thieves (sometime before Christmas?) or Water for Elephants for that matter (last spring or fall maybe?) but I haven't managed to finish either and I'm pretty annoyed with myself in that regard. I've been downright neglectful of my collection. But they are loyal friends, these books of mine. I know they'll be waiting for me when I find the time, right on the shelf, where I left them <3<br />
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Who loves being sick? Well, definitely not me but there is something I love <i>about</i> being sick. That one and only thing is comfort food. What, no appetite, you say? Well, don't cry to me. Sick or not, I always want food. Ginger is a great stomach-settler and this soup is just the thing if you've got a touch of the flu. But it's also really great if you don't. Actually, I make this soup all the time and every time I do I'm glad I made the effort. It is a bit labor-intensive though so if you're sick, you may want to ask someone else to make it for you. Here's the recipe: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/carrot-and-ginger-soup/">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/carrot-and-ginger-soup/</a> if you'd like to try it out yourself.</div>
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I just finished making this adorable cupcake garland designed by Twinkie Chan. I nearly got a sugar high when I hung it up this morning. I'm so pleased with the way it looks in the girl's room. It's just the right amount of cute :) </div>
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This is the first pattern I have completed by Twinkie Chan and let me tell you, she is quite the crocheter. She has a serious knack for design and I don't just mean style. I'm talking about construction, form, the way she uses stitches to make shapes. Not only did she teach me to crochet a cupcake, she taught me to do it in a way I'd never thought possible. In doing so, she has made a lasting impression on me. I may just need to go purchase her book ;)</div>
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In addition to being a super talented lady, she also happens to be generous. She shared this pattern for free over at <a href="http://www.rocknrollbride.com/2011/03/how-to-crochet-your-own-cupcake-garland-diy-tutorial-by-twinkie-chan-giveaway/" target="_blank">Rock N Roll Bride</a>. Click on over to check it out!</div>
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Last night, around six, I walked into C's room to find her standing in her crib! I was so excited and stunned as this was her first time doing so. I could tell she was really thrilled about it. It was such a great little moment: me, beaming down at little C, and C beaming right back as if to say, "Look what I just did Mom, isn't it cool?!" Oh, C you are growing up so fast! Please slow down a bit for me <3</div>Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-22916243935747287142012-07-06T05:58:00.001-07:002012-07-06T14:10:09.145-07:00Winner: Guess It Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">And the winner is...Jodi! Congrats. I hope you enjoy your new tote bag :)</span></div>Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-80680965634715522762012-06-28T13:03:00.001-07:002012-07-06T14:11:30.701-07:00Guess It Giveaway: Tote Bag or Throw Pillow: Closed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey there! I've decided to try something new. This will be my first ever Guess It Giveaway post. <strike>If you can figure out what I'm working on this week, you will have a chance to win it :) Just have a look at the picture above. Little C Bear has tossed something out of my project basket. It's a brown and white chevron "thingy" in the upper right. Take a guess as to what it is and leave it in the comments section below. I'll draw a winner one week from tomorrow (July 6, 2012). And just so it's not too tough, it's either a throw pillow cover or a tote bag. Best of luck!!</strike></div>Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-77369079315161854592012-06-25T11:44:00.003-07:002012-06-29T17:37:52.060-07:00U is for Unearth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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U is for Unearth. Today we unearthed dino bones! I snagged this cool 3-D puzzle set at a garage sale and it ended up being just the thing for our letter lesson. I don't know about you, but I never tire of dinosaurs and dino themed activities. Little P really seems to love them too. Still, next week I will likely be moving on. V is for Velociraptor might be overdoing it a bit. </div>
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Anyhow, P and I had loads of fun with this. We buried the bones underneath some mud (blocks) and used little shovels (spoons) to dig them out. Then we got to assemble them. I mostly did that myself but P did end up helping me out. I asked her for a leg and she'd hand me one. Same with the arms, tail and face. She got really excited about helping out which is nice b/c she can be difficult to motivate sometimes. It didn't take much effort this time though. Do I spy a budding paleontologist? </div>Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-23493567152991103632012-06-15T07:02:00.001-07:002012-06-15T07:21:22.792-07:00T is for T-Rex<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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T is for T-Rex! We're big fans around here. We've got quite the growing collection. When I started brainstorming for words that begin with the letter T, I had a hunch that Little P might like this one :) I found a finger puppet template <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=V9W&sa=X&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=905&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=72KGpOY4ahzk4M:&imgrefurl=http://pghtoys.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/storytime-picks-from-monday-april-2/&docid=AzRKmYKTvzZ1CM&imgurl=http://comcastchd.vo.llnwd.net/o15/Content/coloring/sprout/sunnysideupshow/Dinosaur_Finger_Puppet.jpg&w=712&h=863&ei=MS_bT-DxG-fg2QW0rqHXCA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=435&sig=113265026652056979988&page=1&tbnh=178&tbnw=147&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:75&tx=74&ty=68" target="_blank">HERE</a> and used it to trace the image on some foam. (The paper I printed it on was flimsy. Trust me, it was just waiting to tear). Then I cut it out and let P have at it! She really liked her new T-Rex friend but didn't like the feeling of the foam around her fingers. So I made another version, this time with some legs and a stick. P seemed to like that one much better!</div>
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We also tried out our new discovery bottle. It was loads of fun. It ended up being the perfect tool for letter recognition. I just wish I would have found this out sooner. I got the idea from a new blog I found. It's called, Modern Parents Messy Kids. You can find the directions for the bottles by clicking <a href="http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2011/11/we-tried-it-discovery-bottles.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. They've got loads of other craft ideas as well. I'll likely be making some more bottles soon. C and P both seem to love them :)</div>Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-69541787811387933462012-06-13T15:31:00.002-07:002013-01-22T07:17:42.784-08:00Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp: Dairy Free<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've recently had to give up dairy and with it, most of my favorite recipes. It's always been a challenge for me to get excited about cooking and there is always added stress when I know there are ingredients I have to avoid. Nothing annoys me more than scrolling through recipe after recipe, having to discard one after the next due to things like butter or milk or cheese. So when I find something new that's completely dairy free I get really excited! So excited, that I have to share :)<br />
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Granted, this recipe isn't actually dairy free (there is butter in the sauce). But thanks to one great reviewer, the modifying was already done for me. As an added bonus it took just 30 minutes to prepare and was, oh my goodness, the best thing I've had in forever! In addition to making one easy weeknight dinner for the fam, it would be great to serve up for company too. Just keep your recipe card on hand because people are going to want a copy. To make some for yourself, just click <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-pasta-with-roasted-shrimp-recipe2/index.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for the recipe.Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-54802289696090008052012-06-07T11:23:00.001-07:002012-06-08T03:57:41.417-07:00Shaping Stars<br />
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This week I've been working up some star motifs. It's been really informative and fun. One of the things I love most about crochet is that there is a seemingly endless number of skills to learn and master. This week I ventured into the art of shaping. What's most amazing to me is that you can start out with one shape (like a circle or a square) and end up with something completely different when you're done (like a star). I really love that about motifs. </div>
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What I also love is all the great resources for patterns nowadays. I'm always discovering something interesting and new to work up. Above are some washcloths that I just made. I found the pattern over at Lion Brand. I made a few minor alterations. Instead of eight rounds, I crocheted six and I added a boarder of single crochets to finish off the edges. I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out. Below is a star motif that I stitched up from a book. It was a little confusing to follow at first, but I got the hang of it after a couple of tries. What's great about both of these patterns is that they are a nice way to scrap your stash if you've got some left over yarn to use up...and believe me, I've got lots of extra yarn.</div>
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Last weekend N and I went to a new spot in the Metroparks. Well, it was new to me, not to N. He grew up around these woods so he knows them quite well. We had to trek up fairly high just to get to this spot but it was worth it for all the beautiful sights. There were loads of wide open spaces with little sprays of wildflowers. There were fields of tall grass with free standing ponds in the middle of them. There were odd little patches of broken concrete and an abandoned fire hydrant as well. Someone left behind a shelter and N and I had fun crawling and sitting inside. Everything about the place seemed secluded and abandoned, yet it was teeming with beauty and life. It was unlike any other place I've been and it's a place that I won't soon forget. I love treks like these w/ my husband <3<br />
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I can finally put the big project basket away. My neutral/neon afghans are done. Here they are, united at last...for a little while anyhow. The lemongrass/grey will be leaving here soon but the aqua/neutral is here to stay :) I really love the way these blankets compliment one another. Breaking them up seems a bit tragic. But my little niece is getting one since I made it with her in mind. And I can always stitch up another...when I'm in the mood for a big project once again.</div>
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I'm back to writing new patterns for my shop. It's been frustrating and slow. I untangled four balls of yarn this week before I could even begin. Plus my online color choices proved disastrous when they were delivered and placed in natural light. I'm trying to make the best of it though. I've still got lots of fun ideas. I've got to work extra hard if I want to make them a reality. With a little luck and some free time to spare I'll hopefully be listing them soon!</div>
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Yesterday N and I packed up the girls and went to the zoo! The day was muggy and hot but also sunny and very beautiful. It took us a long time to walk around due to all the heat and humidity. This is one of the few times that we decided not to trek up the big hill. Consequently, we missed out on seeing the reptiles, the monkeys, the cats and the fish. The seals weren't out either (a HUGE bummer for me since they are my absolute favorite). We concluded that we need to visit again when it's not so hot outside.</div>
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Despite the weather we had a nice visit. Little P enjoyed all the animals but spent most of her time chasing sparrows, like the ones we see right outside (go figure, lol). She also really liked the wolf statue and was disappointed she didn't get to see the real thing. Hopefully next time we can. I just hope she won't want to give the real thing a hug! C was excited to be out and about and was smiling and laughing most of the time. She was a real trooper in all of that heat.</div>
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N was excited to see the camels and I spent most of the time admiring the flowers. But mostly we were excited to watch the girls and see their reactions to things. It was great spending time together at the zoo. I can't wait to do it again soon :)</div>Daisygirl27http://www.blogger.com/profile/12406143886803701527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6279017897578670307.post-27595353578031889402012-05-16T08:09:00.003-07:002012-08-31T19:41:56.792-07:00R and S<h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">R is for Rainbow Fish</span></h4>
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We're back to our letter lessons again. Today we learned R and S. We read Marcus Pfister's, Rainbow Fish. Then we completed worksheets to emphasize what we learned. I helped Little P trace and circle letters and she learned to share by giving each fish a shiny scale, like the Rainbow Fish in the book. </div>
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It is going to be "Ready, Set Share" week at our house. We're all going to practice what we learned by sharing more of our toys and our time with each other. It won't be an easy task (for me either!) but it's important to share and to learn to have joy about doing so. Maybe with a little more selflessness and charity, we can learn to be happier little fishies too!</div>
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