tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58065232011-07-07T19:59:27.948-05:00Knitting, crochet, counted cross-stitch... just so many things to do and so little time to do them all!! This blog is a record of my hobbies with a little life mixed in.tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.comBlogger3981100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-7371356007512753582009-04-28T06:49:00.005-05:002009-04-28T08:44:45.554-05:00

It has been almost a month since my last post, but it certainly doesn't feel it. The time has gone by so quickly, probably because we've been quite busy around here. First, I really need to tell about something that has still has me speechless. I have a dear online friend that lives miles and miles away. I'll probably never get to meet her in person, but she still touches my life in so many ways.

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I came up with these slipper socks when I saw my teen running around the house in stocking feet. I decided to put away the wool and pull out some Red Heart yarn because to make these for her since Red Heart wears like nails. I'm posting my notes here in case you'd like to try it yourself. Please know, these are only notes and are not a complete pattern. You'll need knowledge on how to knit socks

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Author UnknownA weary mother returned from the store,Lugging groceries through the kitchen door.Awaiting her arrival was her 8 year old son,Anxious to relate what his younger brother had done.“While I was out playing and Dad was on a call,T.J. took his crayons and wrote on the wall!It’s on the new paper you just hung in the den.I told him you’d be mad at having to do it again.”She let out a moan

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I had signed up for the 100 project challenge on Dec 2, 2007. I didn't do much last year, but since 2007, here's my project finish totals....1. Sue Hillis - Flurries (12-4-07)2. Prairie Schooler - Summer Ornament (12-11-07)3. Hillside Samplings - Letter Snow! (12-14-07)4. House-Mouse Designs -A Mother's Work (12-29-07)5. Heart-in-Hand - February Monthly Mania (12-30-07)6. Lorri Birmingham - Girl

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We've been looking forward to having a nice day watching the game and stuffing our faces with lots of "nutritious" and "Manly foods" (as DH would say). We are doing homemade pizza, chips & dip, nachos, pretzels, soda, beer, and for us girls.... salad, broccoli, cauliflower, and dip. I'm hoping to get some stitching done, but I'll probably watch the game (especially the commercials) and cheer for

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I am slowly working on this. It's been quite hard with the black Damask. I wish I hadn't switched out the aida, but it's gone and used on something else. The Damask has that shine to it, and the holes aren't as defined as the aida. I had though the shine would look really nice, and although it does, it's not the most fun thing to work with. I had purchased the material on sale, so I still have

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My January Socks for SAM7 are completed with a couple days to spare. I ended up making a few modifications to the pattern. I cast on 52 stitches and knitted these with a gauge of 7 stitches to the inch and added 1 purl per side on the sole of the foot. I also found that if I knit the last 1-2 rows of the toe, they made for a smoother graft. Pattern: "Mom's Fast Florida Footies"Designer: Lynn DT

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Like it or not, this month seems to be dentist month here. Sigh... Between the oral surgeon for DS and my appointment, we handed over more than $2000 for tooth care. It wouldn't be so bad if we had some dental insurance, but alas, the employer doesn't offer any. These little OOP adventures keep me stitching from my stash instead of buying new goodies. One great consolation for me is that there

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I've been spending my free time working on "Mom's Fast Florida Footies" by LynnH for DD. I've made these before, and had all my notes out - taking time to check the gauge a few times, knowing they were going to fit her perfectly. NOT!!! For some reason she says they are too loose. OK, I'll rip the sock and start over. She said it would be fine after washing. Uh-huh. So..... I'm frogging it and

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Yay! The Prairie Schooler bell pull is finished - well the stitching part at least. I sat and worked on it through the Inauguration and before I knew it, I was putting the last stitches in.Next up is Dimensions "Wolf Portrait". Here's where it stands now. According to my records, I haven't worked on it since January of 2008. It's about time that I finish it and get it out of the way. Since my

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I won't chew your ear off today, but instead, just a quick update on my Prairie Schooler Seasonal Ornament bell pull.....

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August Ornament FinishedBrrrrr... Temps dropped a lot lower than the weather report predicted. At 6am, our thermometer read -20 degrees F. They call for colder temps tonight. We caged the chickens and put them in the basement for the next couple of days. They seem so happy to be warmer!Prairie Schooler's August Ornament is finished. I'm now getting ready to start Winter. The bell pull is nearing

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Autumn UpdatePrairie Schooler's Autumn Ornament is shaping up, but as it sits, it could still pass for winter :) Tomorrow should bring an autumn looking piece. I'm really enjoying stitching this, and instead of setting it aside to do something else, I may just jump into the Winter Ornament and finish the bell pull off. I have the cutest little hanger for it. My aunt gave it to me a long time ago.

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Part 3 of Prairie Schooler SeasonsAfter looking over my WIP/UFO list, I decided to pull out my bell pull. I'm making it out of the seasonal ornament series that Prairie Schooler put out in Just Cross Stitch (2006). Right now, part 3 is looking much more like winter than autumn. :)

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First Finish for 2009 + Current ListThe Snowman is finished and I'm really quite pleased with him. I changed his mouth, since I just didn't like how it was before. I really like the beads for the flakes. They stand out so much nicer. Now all I need to do is wash and press it, and then finish it off.I've updated my lists for this year, and am ready to start working from them. As you can see, I

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Stitching AwayThe bear is finished except for a wash and press, then I'll add the silver stars and then frame.I started Sue Hillis' free Snowman this past week. I got in the mood for stitching something snow themed since it was stormy out. I'm stitching him on 28 ct. light blue Jobelan and have decided that I'm going to replace the snowflakes with beads. Now, I just need to find the right color

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Wish Upon A Star UpdateI didn't get much done on this yesterday, but he's coming along, slowly. I found that I had the terracotta and the light mahogany switched, and luckily caught it in time. It's all fixed and looking much better now.I wanted to stitch more today, but have been catching up on email instead. How did I get so far behind? I know - It's called procrastination. I put it off until

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A Real Stitching Update!Are you stunned yet? :) I know everyone here is!! I sat down this morning and pulled out my kit that I had so much trouble sorting the floss on, and stitched my little heart out. As each family member got up, they stood and stared in disbelief as their mouths hung opened."Close your mouth - you look silly.""But Mom - you're stitching again!""Yup.""COOL!!"It's amazing -

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!We brought the new year in quietly.... playing Mario Kart on the Wii until 11:45, then watched Dick Clark bring 2009 in with a glass of sparkling grape juice. Then off to bed we all went. Another year gone, and another full of new promises has arrived.Today was spent baking scones for breakfast, and then making pork and sauerkraut with mashed potatoes for dinner. yummmmm! We've

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December FinishesI have been absolutely horrible with posting on this blog. I had the bright idea to keep my needlework project separate from the rest of my life, as I'm sure when someone stops here, they want to see needlework and not hear about how my chickens stopped laying eggs or how many jars of canned goods I put up this fall. That is what my other blog is for. Well, I found that with more

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August FinishesCaptain Jack Sparrow from the CrossStitcher Issue 194. He was stitched on 28ct. white Monaco. using the recommended colors. Jack was a present for my daughter's birthday.

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July FinishesI know this really isn't a finish, but here's my BC Monthly Snappers. It shows my April and June completions. I'm now almost half way finished!Scrappy Bathmat was a brain storm I had. I know it’s ugly, but it was needed and cheap to make :) I based it loosely on the rag rugs that my grandmother used to have all over the house.

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June Finishes"January Snows" The first in the Bent Creek Snappers monthly series. It was stitched on 32 ct. lambswool with the recommended GAST and WDW threads."March Blows" This is the 3rd in the Bent Creek Snappers monthly series. It was stitched on 32 ct. lambswool with the recommended GAST and WDW threads."I Love You More" by Sue Hillis. I made this for my husband for our 18th Anniversary.

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April FinishesMoonlight Slipper Socks byDiane Soucy. These were knit using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Winter Night and Glow In the Dark Phospherent Nylon. I omitted the moon on the back, as it just didn't look good in the glow in the dark yarn. There just wasn't enough coverage to please me.

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March FinishesZombi Socks by Sheryl Giles. These were knit using Schoeller + Stahl Fortissima Colori 1000 in color number 486. This was the first pattern for Sock Madness2. I absolutely LOVE this pattern. It was such a fun stitch!!Reversai Socks by Janine Le Cras. I used Patons Kroy 3 Ply in Blue Belle 330. These were knitted for round 2 of Sock Madness2. This was a lovely

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February Finishes Rainbow Boucle Wrap by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store. Knit using Jo-Ann Sensations Rainbow Boucle in Dark Blue. Elizabeth Zimmermann's Woodsman's Thick Socks. I usedWhite Buffalo Unspun in steel grey. I divided the strands in half - using three to obtain the required gauge. I used about a wheel to make a men’s size 13 socks with an 11”

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We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at my brother's home, but one of the things we always miss is no leftovers. My brother's grocery bill is gigantic next to what ours is when we make a dinner. They end up with so many leftovers that end up being thrown out, as they can't eat them all. Sadly - it seems like they aren't the only ones that do that. I've heard over and over on the list that

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Finances. What an interesting word. It makes everyone react - like it or not. With a bad choice or an emergency, it seems even though you feel you are prepared, things can change in just a day or two. With this in mind, a savings of some type is a necessity and not a luxury.We have cut back in many places, and we have been diligent and haven't spent money on anything but necessities. With the

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We had a great week with putting up food and getting things ready for winter. The garlic is in, the garden is ready, and most of the food has been put away. I still have a bit of squash and sweet potatoes to do.I canned 6 quarts of pumpkin to try. I've read opinions on canning it, and some people swear by it and others don't like it and prefer to freeze it. The Ball Blue Book does not recommend

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l.- pickled garlic; middle-broccoli soup; r.-pumpkin picklesIt has been busy here around our little "homestead". We've been getting ready for winter, and putting up some food as well as putting the garden to bed. It's been a long week, but quite productive, although there were some disappointments along the way.As you know, there is a critter we are trying to catch in out basement. He has been

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I requested my RiteAid rebate yesterday, after making sure everything qualified. I always file online, so I know before hand if everything was correct. I have relied on the store's shelf postings in the past, and have found that they are not always accurate. Our grand total on the single check rebates this month is.... $144.22!! That does not include the $21.00 in coupons I used as well, so not

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Please be careful on what candies your children are getting and eating. This is just so scary...

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Broccoli crowns are on sale at our local grocery store, so I decided to try the Broccoli Soup recipe in my Fagor "Home Canning Cookbook" to see if it would be something I'd like to stock on the shelves for this winter. I canned my first batch of 4 jars, let it stand for a few days, and then we ate it. The verdict: Everyone really liked it! In fact, the kids LOVED it and have asked for me to put

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Here it is, almost the middle of October already. This is my last school year with my son home, and it's going by so quickly. Friday, he went to visit one of the universities he's interested in attending. He came home excited and so full of chatter. He has a couple more universities he wants to look at before he makes his final decision, but right now he's really leaning towards this one because

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Since my last post, all it seems we have done is run from appointment to appointment. I think about half my days of October are filled with one obligation or another. The children (or should I say teens) had their vaccinations yesterday, and they're a bit under the weather today. I decided to let them sleep in today, and will give them an easy day of it today. DS received 4 - 2 in each arm,

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Homemade or from scratch foods and mixes can normally be made for a fraction of the cost of the convenience foods you find at the grocery store. Not only are they cheaper, but they are better tasting and you know what ingredients are in them. Look at a cake recipe and you can easily pronounce the ingredients. Now pick up a cake mix. Can you pronounce the ingredients - let alone know exactly what

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There are times when saving money isn't easy, and in this case it appears it much more of a pain than it's worth.I stated in my past post, Macy's had agreed to send me the missing part of my 12-piece Fagor Cooker/Canner set, and that was the main part - the 10 quart Cooker/Canner! I had not received any type of confirmation in my email that they were sending it, just a note from customer service

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Herman is now ready to use. His last "baby" feeding was yesterday, and he is now mature! This morning I had to decide which recipe I would use for our first official sourdough item. I had a few picked out, and then realized that the bread was low, so I found a sourdough recipe for our bread machine. So far, it looks good, and smells great! It will soon be baking in a few minutes. I can't wait to

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Did you ever have one of those days that everything goes wrong, or at least seems to? That was my weekend. It started Friday and so far hasn't changed for the better.Friday started out nicely - I got my blogging done, kid's morning lessons, and thought all was going well. Then the mail arrived and a book that I was looking forward to receiving arrived with a broken spine. It was apparent that it

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Did you ever have one of those days that everything goes wrong, or at least seems to? That was my weekend. It started Friday and so far hasn't changed for the better.Friday started out nicely - I got my blogging done, kid's morning lessons, and thought all was going well. Then the mail arrived and a book that I was looking forward to receiving arrived with a broken spine. It was apparent that it

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Everyone knows that places like Walmart sell clothing at quite affordable prices. I was thrilled when Walmart came in to our area. The prices were good, but the clothing didn't hold up very well. We had quite a few trips returning new clothing that after it was washed and worn once, would rip out in a seam or other problems. I was getting very frustrated, especially when we were getting men's

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Grocery Cart ChallengeIn our home, we don't go by weekly and monthly menus, as I see others do. Instead, we go by what items are on sale at the grocery store, and match those items up with what we have at home in the freezer or on the pantry shelves.This week, Polska Kielbasa was on sale B1G1F (buy one get one free). I won't buy it when it's at regular price of $3.99/lb., but at $2/lb., I had a

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-12998979557098537672008-09-24T11:49:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.027-05:00

My Herman has been sitting happily in the fridge since the 12th. He's had 2 feedings so far, and will be ready to use on his 3rd feeding on Sunday. The family is impatiently waiting, as they know what kind of goodies will come out of our starter.If you'd like to make your own Herman, here's the recipe I used:Herman Starter (sweet sourdough starter)2 cups all-purpose flour (I used unbleached)1 tsp

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-16584517773845615932008-09-23T14:18:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.028-05:00

My children love yogurt. They each have at least 1 cup of it a day. As the price of it continues to go up, and the size continues to get smaller, I've decided a while ago, that I would try my hand at making my own. I stumbled upon a yogurt maker at the thrift store. It was one of that has 6 little individual cups and you plug it in and let it set for a few hours. It's great and all, but making

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-43535199271504861892008-09-23T10:27:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.028-05:00

I decided on trying a few recipes, and one of them was for homemade buttermilk. I asked my husband to stop at the grocery store on the way home to pick up a quart of buttermilk to use as a starter. I was not pleased to see how much he paid for just a quart. It cost more than double what milk costs. When I saw that, I knew my decision to try making it was justified.Today, I will be following the

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-81466772200930044532008-09-22T06:54:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.029-05:00

The news reports another government bail-out... Not to worry - this will help us. After hearing the "no worries" reports for the last two years, I'll tell you, this doesn't give me any warm and fuzzy feelings.We purchased some heating oil this past week and dished out almost $450 for 125 gallons. I still have a hard time knowing that just a few short years ago, for less than what a tank full

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-42848614160811020412008-09-20T12:51:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.029-05:00

We had our first frost Thursday. Friday morning at 6am our thermometer registered at 30 degrees F. We covered our tomatoes and peppers but had hoped that there wouldn't be any frost yet. Guess that was wishful thinking.I've been canning tomatoes and put up some corn for the winter. I don't know how the cabbage will fare. I've been battling cabbage worms and those dang things are winning. I swear

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-39954455425743424202008-09-03T15:37:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.030-05:00

Time is just flying right by. I can't believe it's already September. The summer was here and gone, and somehow I think I've missed it! The garden is doing OK - actually not bad for getting in late. We're harvesting tomatoes - yummmmm. I don't think there is anything as delicious as a tomato fresh from the vine, sun warmed and eaten right out there in the garden. Too soon, those delicious

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-67492557982128278312008-07-21T14:06:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.030-05:00

It doesn't seem possible that it's been almost a month since my last entry. Life here has been busy, but I didn't thing it was that busy. So much for my time management skills. LOLDH has been doing job searches, but hasn't come up with anything that he really wants to do. He's trying to match a job and a location, and at times it seems to really frustrate him. I wish I could make things easier,

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-86044633431763274602008-06-22T10:18:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.032-05:00

For a long time, we've prayed about leaving this home for a new one. We've been searching for more than 10 years for the "right" home that has never come along. We have made offers, but for one reason or another, they fell through. I guess that it wasn't the right time, and looking back now, I see that it all leads up to we weren't meant to stay here in this area.With the cost of living going up,

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-15363417416639781172008-06-10T11:33:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.033-05:00

Well, the berries didn't do anything overnight. There was no juice leakage - nothing!! They still are the consistency of leather, so I decided to make strawberry rhubarb jam out of those we didn't freeze. The jam turned out nicely, but thick because of the lack of juice. I've decided to mix the strawberries with other fruits to make jams and other things out of, to hide the lack of taste and

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-83841730910276260172008-06-09T23:21:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.033-05:00

It has been so very hot and humid here over the last few days, that it was difficult to want to get up this morning and go out to pick strawberries. We decided to leave here at 5:30am to beat the heat. We traveled over 30 miles to get to the berry farm, and we were so looking forward to getting done quickly and back home.It took us over 2 hours for the three of us to pick 24 quarts of

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-68128794180379253182008-05-28T12:27:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.033-05:00

Memorial weekend was very restful for all of us. The kids went with DH camping, and I stayed home to take care of the animals and catch up on work. I got a ton of things done, and actually even had time to cross stitch!! The nicest thing about the family all gone was that I didn't have to stop what I was doing and make dinner, or take care of other things. I could go as long as I liked, and boy,

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-51300226658090352712008-05-28T12:11:00.005-05:002008-12-09T04:30:56.626-05:00

Memorial weekend was very restful for all of us. The kids went with DH camping, and I stayed home to take care of the animals and catch up on work. I got a ton of things done, and actually even had time to cross stitch!! The nicest thing about the family all gone was that I didn't have to stop what I was doing and make dinner, or take care of other things. I could go as long as I liked, and boy,

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-25517305375501088382008-05-21T08:43:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.034-05:00

My son signed up for one of these razors, and he's looking forward to trying it. I thought the offer was just too good not to share. http://www.oldspiceshaving.com/promotions.asp

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-15756091934955609032008-05-20T16:37:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.034-05:00

I received a free sample of coffee from Starbucks on Saturday. I was surprised because it wasn't a small sample, but a whole pot! Sunday morning, we tried our new coffee with the Peaches 'n Cream braid. What a treat!!!My husband likes a dark, rich flavored coffee, so I chose the Sumatra for our sample. It was described as a deep and earthy flavor. It has almost a smoky flavor when we tasted it

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-11294008683689512952008-05-20T14:14:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.035-05:00

Did you ever buy a book with hopes that you are really going to learn something that will change your life and make it a little better, or a little easier? I came across the book, "How to Survive Without a Salary" by Charles Long, and had some high hopes, especially since DH's job is far from secure at this point. Both DH and I read the book together, and anticipated that we'd soon learn

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-18314578413170537902008-05-19T13:13:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.035-05:00

I have been looking at different places on the net to find information on wheat storage. One of the best finds I had was on youtube.com. This man did a 3 part series on food storage, and has answered a bunch of questions for me. He also did a 2 part follow-up that also needs to be viewed. I had no idea that grains could be stored so long!The forecast for this week calls for rain showers every day

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-16768829687314499522008-05-18T14:49:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.036-05:00

Yesterday turned out to be a nice day to bake bread. The morning was cool, and it was supposed to rain, so I wasn't planning on working outside. DH asked me to make muffins, but being low on milk and not being able to get it until Monday, made it pretty much impossible. The dairy only bottles milk on Mondays and Thursdays, so we wait until those days to get milk. It's a fresh as it gets. Thursday

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-83489529619357529392008-05-16T09:43:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.036-05:00

The new KitchenAid mixer had become my new love. I have been putting it to the test, trying out new recipes and all I can say is that we are going to have a long and happy relationship.We have been spending a lot of time finishing up the school year. The kids had their evaluations on Thursday, and all went very well. When they took the time to look at their portfolios, they were surprised at how

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-78767120873926111682008-05-12T11:45:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.036-05:00

There are days that I sometimes wonder what life would have been like had I decided to go back to work and be the career person that all my old friends encouraged me to be. They thought I was wasting my time "sitting at home and playing house". They thought I should get back to having a "real job" like they did. I think about those "helpful suggestions" and look at my family, and know that I did

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-5114125527924073722008-04-30T14:09:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.037-05:00

I was thrilled and full of excitement when DH handed me the grocery list and saw that he had saved a nice chunk of the bill using coupons with his shopper's card. Not all the coupons were able to be doubled, and we didn't have a coupon for everything we needed.He brought home:12 boxes/bags of cereal10 boxes frozen veggies15 ct. Totinos Pizza Rolls6 pk. Yoplait YogurtCoffemate Creme BruleBetty

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-72517612562950457522008-04-25T09:03:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.037-05:00

We have been contemplating moving for quite a long while. With DH's job being unpredictable, he has been looking for employment elsewhere. He found a job that he's very qualified for, but we are now sitting on the fence wondering if he should apply and move out of state, or if we should stay and see if he stays employed. If we move, we are going to end up with a mortgage - something we no longer

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-31507157479404906092008-04-25T09:00:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:31:26.852-05:00

We have been contemplating moving for quite a long while. With DHs job

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-67637521566826664212008-04-21T08:27:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.038-05:00

Can you believe a month has already gone by since my last post? A WHOLE month?!!! Unbelievable! Between the blasted flu hitting us all pretty hard, and then life's demands, I hadn't had much time to think of blogging. I decided today, to take a break and record what has been going on at the homestead.We have been looking at numerous ways of saving money. Our shopping trips have become more

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-55304687279885606862008-03-21T08:44:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.038-05:00

With the cost of living going up, I've been searching for ways to stretch my husband's hard earned paycheck as far as I possibly can. Years ago, I used to refund and use coupons, and it got us through some really tough times. Sadly, refunding became more difficult as companies cracked down on people committing fraud. It effected everyone, though, and not just the ones that were being

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-11777723000246529602008-03-18T09:27:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.039-05:00

I hope everyone had a great St. Paddy's Day yesterday. We certainly did. I have a bit of Irish in my family tree, so it was a little fun remembering those roots. We had our traditional Corned Beef and Vegetables (ok - so it's not really Irish, but I won't tell if you don't) and some Irish Soda Bread. These recipes originally came from the Feb/Mar 1995 issue of Taste of Home. We've been having

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-15573910633552946322008-03-17T01:58:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.039-05:00

Our family is crazy about muffins. When I bake them, I make dozens. The gang is let loose on them and then we freeze the rest for quick snacks or to have with breakfast.Raspberry-Filled Chocolate Chip Muffins1 cup milk1/3 cup vegetable oil1 egg2 cups flour1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips1/4 cup raspberry jamBeat , oil and egg together until

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-29309516189109929792008-03-15T10:14:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.040-05:00

DD fell and ended up with quite a few stitches in her chin - 6 inside and 8 outside. Poor thing. But the best part was how she fell and how she made the doctors and nurses laugh and tease her while she was getting medical care.You see, our DD loves science and is fascinated with biology and has been so thrilled with dissection. Seriously - she loves to dissect things. So when she saw the

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-60117009782768406972008-03-05T08:29:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.040-05:00

We've been hit with snow, then a big warm up, and now rain in just a matter of days. We've had some flooding in the area, and everything is a big pile of muck. Our yard has swamp-like qualities to it and stepping out into it proves to be a challenge. Walking to the car is even worse - a good place to lose a boot or shoe... I don't care for this time of the year. It's bleak and muddy. Spring is

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-37810094821848932112008-02-26T08:55:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.041-05:00

I've been looking into making a solar oven and solar food dryer, and have been very impressed with both the cost and the effectiveness. I'm a member of the Solar Cooking group on Yahoo, and have been following the use and testing of a few that I had considered. One member, Ken, made this video that has truly convinced me that I MUST try one this year!!I'm so impressed with the temp outside and

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-73503641947774553902008-02-23T13:22:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.041-05:00

The snow came down hard and quick at times yesterday. We weren't sure if we were going to keep power, because the lights were blinking on and off quite a bit. We certainly didn't keep the PC on with all the power hits. :) It was a nice quiet day that I enjoyed immensely. I love snow storms. There's something really peaceful and yet really exhilarating about them.We kept the house warm with baking

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-91264453674568835762008-02-19T12:37:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.042-05:00

Since we don't have a farm, there's not much going on here during the winter time. I usually "hibernate" and enjoy some time off to do some counted cross stitch (purely a selfish thing) and catch up on some reading. Things slow way down here after Christmas, and I so love MY time off. It's like a renewal period for me.I spent the end of December deciding on things I'd like to try and/or learn. I

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-33997131339758914422008-02-03T20:41:00.000-05:002008-02-03T20:44:03.819-05:00

Everyone Loves Captain Jack!!I love the TransSiberian Orchestra and adore Captain Jack!!!

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-36670979597483666862008-02-02T22:49:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:30:56.727-05:00

Busy, Busy, BusyI can't believe so much time has gone by since my last posting. I've been quite busy between the kids, test knitting, and a little cross stitch. I don't have a whole lot to post, but I do have a couple updates to post.First, I want to say that I'm very sorry to all the visitors that have requested the first part or the key to the Mystery SAL. Helga took sign-ups before the mystery

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-68669096733652078412008-01-21T10:55:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:30:57.057-05:00

Part One is FinishedI really enjoyed stitching this first part. The colors are vibrant and cheery, and I found that I actually used DMC colors I've never used before. I guess that means the designs I usually stitch aren't as colorful. I find that quite interesting.Seeing this piece done, I can't wait to see the next part. I have been trying to figure out what would be next and how it ties into

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-33578673168822556742008-01-20T16:15:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:30:57.155-05:00

Celtic Spring UpdateFinally, I've been able to post a pic of Celtic Spring. Here she is with another 10 hours of stitching on her, bringing my total up to 42.75 hours.I didn't want to put her aside, but I have the Mystery SAL to work on, and then there's the needle roll and Wolf Portrait to finish this month. So far, I've been doing pretty well on my stitching goals for the month. I'm hoping to

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-10940956305089498732008-01-17T14:41:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:30:57.348-05:00

Mystery UpdateThank you all for such nice comments about the mystery piece! It's such a fun stitch, and I'm finding it hard to put down. I wish I had more time to be able to put into it. The colors are so vibrant and cheery - a total opposite of the weather here. We are getting hit with a winter storm, and even though we have snow now, it's supposed to turn to rain, making it dark and dreary.

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-72437025235738507672008-01-16T14:58:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:30:57.515-05:00

Mystery SAL Begins!I love mysteries, and mystery stitch-alongs are one of my weaknesses. When Helga Mandl and Barbara Ana announced that they would be doing a Mystery SAL, I had to join in the fun. The SAL is taking place at the Wonderful XS World yahoo group, and yesterday the first part of the piece was posted. I'm stitching mine on 14 ct. smoketone which I pulled out of my stash.Celtic Spring

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-56876658763097422292008-01-13T13:14:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:30:58.031-05:00

I Don't Like Sharing!At least not when it comes to my PC. DH's laptop died on him, and is in need of a new part, so until the part arrives and can be fixed (I'm hoping it can be!!), I have to share. sigh.... The worst part was DH was home for part of the week sick, so he was online quite a bit during that time. Plus, with him home sick, I didn't get much time to stitch.I did do a little sorting

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-24373957732401876652008-01-07T21:21:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:30:58.499-05:00

A Great Weekend to Finish ThingsIt was a good weekend. One that I actually pulled out the sewing machine and did finished a couple of things. Usually, I finish stitching, and then the item goes into a box to be a someday project - when the sewing machine comes out or I've found a couple of nice frames on sale.First I have a stitching finish for Friday. I finally finished stitching "From the Heart

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-37488868986026148302008-01-03T13:14:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:30:58.654-05:00

Coming Close to the End...I can't believe that I'm almost through my 50 project commitment. Only 3 more to go, and I'm finished. So, how will I reward myself? By jumping on the Abstinence Wagon for a year. For my exception, I claimed this year's JCS Ornament issue. I love those issues - not because of the designs, but because of the little write-ups about the designers. I just love the stories

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-84479731228366231792008-01-02T16:20:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:30:58.804-05:00

First Finish of 2008Yes! Here it is... The first finish off my WIP list for this year.Now, just to decide what to do with it. On to the next WIP. You know, with a list this long, it's almost like going to the LNS and choosing a project - but without all the hassle of starting it. :)

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-8510540885808659082008-01-01T18:12:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:30:54.042-05:00

I hope that your holiday season was full of the love of family and friends and you stuffed yourself silly with great food. :)You will notice that things here haven't been updated in a while. This blog goes along with the seasons - now the garden and things are on down time, and not much is new and exciting on the home front, so updates here are slow. As spring comes, there will be more activity

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-66617038715153397022008-01-01T13:05:00.001-05:002008-12-09T04:30:59.191-05:00

It's 2008!So begins another year. A new year brings a new start, and a new list of achievements, hopes and dreams. Each year, we all make a list of what things we'd like to do and check things off as we go along. Then at the end of the year, we don't look at the things we didn't do, but all the things we did. This method really appeals to the kids, and they make more goals and try harder to

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-90125864431760656252007-12-31T18:12:00.001-05:002008-12-09T04:30:59.505-05:00

Out With The Old....Just a few more hours, and 2007 will just be a memory. This week has been a time for reflection and the excitement of new hopes and dreams. I didn't get as much stitching done as I wanted, but did succeed to have a good garden and was happy with all we put up for this winter.My stitching "dream" list for 2007 looked like this at the beginning of the year:1. Bent Creek -

tweezlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582232237930976366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806523.post-79979233600100271172007-12-28T08:10:00.000-05:002008-12-09T04:31:00.122-05:00

Happy Holidays!The past few days were busy but filled with wonderful things: family, friends, great food, and much love and laughter. As much as I love the holidays, I am always glad when things come to a close so I can get back to a nice normal and boring life. A party person I am not.Can you believe it? Not one piece of new XS stash for Mom for Christmas this year. Do you think that's a hint

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House-Mouse ProgressI had some time to stitch this morning while the kids slept in. It was wonderful - quiet and relaxing. What a way to start the day! I'm not used to stitching long periods of time any more, and I have some sore fingers to prove it. That, and the needle I'm using isn't my favorite. I need to get to the shop and pick up some more Piecemakers. I use size 28's and this one is

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Shopping is FinishedChristmas is almost here, and all my shopping is finished. All gifts have arrived safely and with lots of time to spare. Yes, internet shopping is definately the way to go in my book. The kids are finishing up on their homemade gifts, and we have started baking the cookies. The house smells sooooo good these days.WIPFrom the Heart Needle Roll is so close to being done. I've

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Christmas Shopping, Finishes and a "New" WIPThis year, I've been challenged with a hurt foot, so Christmas shopping had to be done from my computer desk. It was just awful... sitting in a comfortable chair, sipping coffee and in my favorite warm clothes and slippers. Dang - it was so awful missing all the crowds and not being able to go from store to store just to find everything I want is either

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Snow...With snow here at the beginning of the week, it put me in the mood to want to stitch something to celebrate the change in seasons. I pulled out this cute and quick design by Sue Hillis called "Flurries..."DD liked the tan snowflake charm better than the one that was included with the chart, so I swapped them. She says it's "cuter" :)I also finished the first of EZ's "Thick Woodsmen's

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FINISH!!!Pam Kellogg's "Fluffy Puppy" is finished and ready for a bath and framing. He was a fun stitch and I'm glad that I started with him to get back into XS'ing. Certainly a cute and quick finish.Now, to figure out what the next project will be. I'm in the mood for stitching something wintery looking, since it is getting to be that time of the year.

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Today was basically a catch-up day. I spent the day catching up little things that needed done, but don't seem to amount to anything. It looks like a wasted day, but really it wasn't. Then, for my short break, I put some stitches in on Fluffy Puppy. You know, no matter how long you have to stitch, it never seems long enough, does it? Puppy seems to be looking more like a Pom all the time. He

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Fluffy PuppyI didn't get much time to work on "Fluffy Puppy", since today was Cyber Monday. I spent most of my free time online looking for bargains and wish list items. I really thought it was great, sitting here on a rainy Monday, sipping coffee and jumping from store to store comparing prices with only the click of my mouse. It sure beats running from store to store.Now without further adieu,

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I Hang My Head in ShameYes, I hang my head in shame seeing how long it has been since my last posting. I've been tied to the kitchen and garden these past few months - which hasn't been a bad thing. The shelves are stocked with canned, frozen, and dried foods. Most have come from the garden or from our friends.I have knitted a little during the past few months, but most of the time has gone into

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Since we just found out that heating oil prices are about $3 a gallon, I'm going to be looking at other ways to keep the family warm. I so wish we would have had the boiler fixed this summer, but hopefully it can and will be done soon. Then we'll just get wood each weekend until we have enough. At around $750 for a tank of oil, we really have to think of other alternatives! So, this entry will be

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The weather report is calling for chance of flurries tomorrow and possibility of snow on Tuesday. Chance of snow is not unusual for this time of year, but I'm somewhat concerned with all the leaves on the trees. Tonight, we are getting rain, and the temps are at 42°F. They can drop quickly. Those cold temps can cause ice to form on the leaves which can really do some damage. Those trees will snap

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