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Thanks for stopping by my blog! The hats I wear include wife (to a retired Army field artilleryman), mom to three super busy teens, and high school math teacher. In my “free time” I love cooking, reading, creating (mostly papercrafts), photography, travelling, and exploring the PNW with my family…you know, all the usual things!
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Monthly Archives: November 2014
Advent Activity Calendar…Again!
I know, I’ve posted this before…a couple of times! I think it’s such a great idea, instead of candy every day during Advent, since, Heaven knows, my kids get plenty of sugary treats during the Advent season. They truly seem … Continue reading
Kid-Made Acorn Sugar Cookies
Just in case you’re looking for another dessert to add to the meal on Thanksgiving, here are some super cute cookies my hooligans made Sunday afternoon. The did the cookie making, I made the icing, then they iced them…so I … Continue reading
Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza
It’s that time again…Stampin’ Up! is having their Online Extravaganza, starting Monday November 24 and running until Tuesday. December 2. BUT….there are some really good deals that are only available Monday, November 24, and Monday, December 1…and ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES … Continue reading
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Homemade Kahlua and Irish Cream
Yep, I’m cheap. I mean, thrifty. Whatever…I hate spending tons of money on big bottles of liqueurs when I can make them at home. Not to mention that they make great gifts…a little handmade gift to spice up your coffee…what’s … Continue reading
My Favorite Cranberry Recipes
Can you believe it’s almost Thanksgiving? One of my favorite memories from childhood is reading “Cranberry Thanksgiving” by Wendy Devlin with my mom, then seeing the cartoon version on TV, and finally getting to make the Cranberry Bread that’s the … Continue reading
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Easy Crocheted Beaded Wire Bracelet
I know, like I need another needlecraftiness hobby, right? I taught myself to knit a couple of years ago, but had never worked on crocheting. All my female relatives have were always working on afghans when I was small (and … Continue reading
Arm-Knit (in 30 Minutes) Scarf
I’m sure you’ve seen these Arm-Knit Scarf photos floating around Pinterest or any craft website…I saw whole endcaps of “arm-knitting” yarn at Joann’s and Michaels this weekend. I made this one last December, when we were in the middle of … Continue reading
A Few of My Favorite Things
It’s that time of year again…the time when I am ready to get in my craft room and make tons of fun Christmas gifts! I’ve been finishing up Calc 2 this week, so my school term is done and I … Continue reading
Veterans Day 2014
Today, I’m not sharing a craft or a recipe…I’m simply expressing my gratitude to all of our country’s veterans. I made this shadowbox display after my favorite GI Joe’s second deployment. I think it spells out why he, and millions … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Platters
Today I’m sharing a couple of Thankgiving serving pieces that I can’t wait to use! The first, a Grateful Hearts Painted Wood Plate, has been around our house for about twenty years. I remember painting it when I was living … Continue reading
