Blog 101

This class is to tell you what is on my mild as of the last couple of days. So class pay attention.
I been thinking about the bathtubs like the type my Grandparents bathed me in .

To just soak in super warm water and the best part is the fancy handles that you can take and shower off when done. Simple bathrooms.I think the best part of a home is living a life style where everything has a purpose , its simple , and easy to maintain. I think with life being so complex we make our self so crazy.

And this pretty shower curtain makes me so happy and the towels that go with it do also.To go out and just buy these things will look pretty for a while and make me happy just to have but than I think about that wonderful book I have in the other room that shows me how to use what I have .To think out of the box and use things that may not be able to be used for the original purpose or going thrifting and and using what you often see there when it comes to linens .

Come take a look inside and get the imagination going. My dad lives alone and has more towels and sheet/ sheet sets than I do the mother of many. I have to tell him to go through them cause I need to make the bath mat from this book in the worst way.
I am going to admit something. I have two personalities. Part of me (the hard working mom ) tells me it is so much easier to just buy stuff but my heart knows and my wallet will thank me if I reused and re-purposed. It would also teach my kiddos a lesson to and that is the best part.
I also was checking out the farm chick blog which I adore thanks to my best friend exposing me. And I don't know about you but I can never find pieces of clothes that I absolutely love. But peeking on her blog I found two shirts that I love and will be trying really hard to make this spring.Well I am off to make some coffee and chat with the bestie!
We are buckling down for our snow/ice storm!

100 post woo hoo!

I can't believe I have actually hit 100 posts! Doesn't take much to get me excited!
Today I want to share with you a few more handmade ornaments that i received for Christmas from my talented BF.

Aren't they just so pretty ! all hand painted . I don't know why she doesn't sell these. I love them. I love home made!My grand babies may actually be hanging these on their trees in years to come!

We have new creativity to our house. My DD H got a pottery set for Christmas. I figured it would sit around forever and not get used. Well I was informed that we are in need of more clay. I have to feed this hobby so she will make me the perfect mugs in the future!

Dinner

I just had to share my dinner for tonight! We had Korma Sauce by seeds of change. Bought it is the organic / natural section of the local grocery store! We rocked it with some Jasmin rice and Naan bread. Heaven I tell you . A ten minute dinner can't be argued with.

Some more sharing

Hey Friends,
I wanted to share some of my holiday goodies.

These were homemade from my mommy. Crochet coasters , hand towels, dish towels and rags! Oh how I love home made and the fact that they will stick up to kids and hang in for years makes them even better.

The candle was from my daddy and smells so good.
The blanket and towel set will be used with out a doubt next holiday! I couldn't bare to use them this year yet!

Sinead O'Connor CD and a beautiful handmade scarf from my bestie!
Harmony circular knitting needle set with a tote from the hubby and the kids!
I really think this Christmas was so great because everything is durable , usable and comforting. I am so thankful for so many wonderful people in my life.
Than just as the holidays came to an end Mary Jane visited me in the mail. With wonderful advise as always and cute easy recipes for fondue!

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Hope these help someone out there reading this to get just a tiny bit greener!You guys should peek at the magizine if you get the chance. It is so worth the subscription. It covers everyone from the farm girl who lives in a apartment in the city to the farm girl who's closest neighbor being 10 miles away. Just love it so if you get the chance peek at the website!
Well I am outta here to do some knitting. Rock your weekend!

Happy New Year 2010

An I am praying it is going to be as wonderful as I think it will. I am not going to apologize for not blogging and promise to blog more because with kids work and a house sometimes just uploading the pictures is 5 minutes that can't be spared. I have a ton to share with you so I am probably going to have to do it over a few post. So since I last blogged I watched my son turn 17 and the baby turn 7. Time sure does fly .




There were cookies made and home made ornaments for the tree

We also went to our Christmas tree lighting ceremony on our little towns Main st. When I say little I mean it is tiny but so charming.
I love this picture!
It reminds me of the movie "singing in the rain."
I really hate the end of the holiday season. So this year I have decided to keep it going with making gift tags , cards and some of the hand made gifts for next year.

Here was the tree after Santa , mommy and daddy visited but before the kids got to it. An as of January 7th it will be gone for another 358 days. (or something around there.
Well on my next blog I will be more than happy to share more about the going ons around here. Until stayed centered for the new year!

I'm not going to lie!

I have been freakin lazy. Putting off anything I can. Letting things I want to share with you all just build up. Than I write a blog that I try to squeeze everything and its mother into and get mad when the pictures take forever to upload.
Well Happy Fall! We got a surprise of home made blue berry and apricot jam from a friend. As you can see in the cake dish there was banana nut bread.

Than school started and part of me was so happy to work in piece and the other side of me of course makes me nervous not having them in site.



I got these great containers by fresh and fit. They have removable ice packs and eco friendly and safe woo hoo.

This was one of our visitor for the month. It is Boun and he is a doxin mixed with shit tzu. What a cutie but I think he looks like the flying dog from The Never ending story.

Miss N got her ears pierced . I wait for them to ask and she has been bugging . She handled it like a champ . She was so proud in this picture.

Had to put a picture of of Miss H and maddie who thinks she is a real baby.

I finally got my copy of Maryjane's magazine and let me tell you , I love love love it. I have a few of her books and one is called the stitching room . There are a few lost arts in here that I would just love to learn . Only if I learn to budget time better. I will be keeping my subscription to this magazine . I have no current subscriptions in order to keep life simple and money well spent. I do think this will be a money well spent thing. Did i mention I love love love it?
Well I can't believe the holiday season is creeping up on us . I have a few things to do . Not to be lazy or uncaring I will be giving out gift certs for a few people . Only becuse they get what they want/need. But I have a couple knitted babes that need to get finished for this year in the worst way. Hope all is well. Until next time. Love Peace and Happiness.

Big Happenings!

OK since the last blog things have been busy as usual!Life milestones that have been bitter sweet and I do have a few pictures to share.
Congratulations to M for graduating high school. WOW those years flew by even though at times with the homework battles I never thought it would end.

Than my granddaughter got back from the hospital . She was carried around by Seamus our dog and needed a new body.She is healed and back to playing with her mommy.An yes she came in the cute hospital gown and hat.

Than we were off to our happy place. Florida we went. Just to relax . No Disney or anything like that. On the way N lost two more teeth so now we have no front teeth and H lost one there and one when we got home. I should be called Bank-O-Tooth fairy!


An every time we go to Florida he gets his picture taken in front of a palm tree.

Upon our arrival home my sweet G turned 10 ! She combined birthday funds and got a DSI.

Now to let you know what I have read,
The Shack and I did like it and what a magical journey.
The Glass Castle another great book . OK you must think I never read a bad book but let me tell you I hit a goldmine this summer!I haven't had any crafting time though. I haven't gotten anything knitted at all! I can't wait for fall and with school starting things shall slow down . I can't wait for comfort food and pumpkin everything!Especially decor and smells. I do have a few Christmas gifts I need to get working on and here and there gifts that I need to finish. Well I hope you are all enjoying the last days of summer Peace and Love.