Monthly Archives: January 2013

Chalkboard Banner Card

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Megan

I’m so excited…I’m actually having a Stampin’ Up! workshop on Friday.  It’s the first Stampin’ Up! event I’ve held since we moved here…18 months ago!  My friends who will be there are novice stampers, so I’m trying to come up … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Megan

Doesn’t “palmier” just sound as though you’re eating something elegant?  These little pastries pair perfectly with an afternoon coffee, or with milk when the hooligans want an afterschool snack.  And you can feel all fancy making and serving them, even … Continue reading →

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Overnight Oatmeal in a Jar

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Megan

It’s almost February, and you know what that means…Heart Health Awareness Month!  Many of the women in my family have had problems with heart health (although it was when they were in their 80’s, so there’s that), but I definitely … Continue reading →

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January Books of the Month

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Megan

It’s already that time again…I get to share some of my favorite reads from the month!  I was thinking that I read a lot more in winter, cozied up with a cup of tea and a blanket in front of … Continue reading →

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Our 2012 Photobook

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Megan

  Here it is…our Family Adventure Book for 2012!  I’d been procrastinating on putting this together, but decided one Sunday afternoon a couple of weeks ago that TODAY WAS THE DAY.  I already had all my photos edited, organized, and … Continue reading →

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Two Lovely Bookmarks

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Megan

My friend Stephanie sent me the cutest bookmark for Christmas…tiny beaded knit mittens connected by a cord that runs through the middle of your book.  I wanted to make something similar, but with a heart theme for Valentine’s Day. I … Continue reading →

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Storytime Love Card

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Megan

I love using stamp sets and accessories in a new way, such as this card which very well might be the Valentine my sweetie receives! The Storytime Designer Series Paper is just so fun, I couldn’t resist using it for … Continue reading →

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Cherry Cordials

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Megan

My grandpa loved chocolate covered cherries.  As a teenager, I would buy him a box every Christmas (yes, the extremely inexpensive ones), but when I learned to make them at home, that became my go-to gift for him.  It might … Continue reading →

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The Happiest Place on Earth

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Megan

I know you’ve all been on the edge of your seat, waiting to hear about our family vacation. I bet you wish it was 1960 and I could invite you over and force you to watch an hours-long slide show, … Continue reading →

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A Warm and Wavy Scarf

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Megan

I tell you, I get so overwhelmed with deciding what craft project I want to start next…especially knitting projects, because there are so many I want to make!  Last fall, I made this scarf for my mother-in-law’s birthday…and here’s a … Continue reading →

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