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Learning to Love Luna
Welcome to the Body: AMAZING Carnival!This post was written as a part of the Body: AMAZING Carnival co-hosted by Jennifer of True Confessions of a Real Mommy and Amy of Anktangle. Carnival participants...
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DIY Disposable Piping Bags and Tips From Recycled Materials
For me, once in a while a baking project requires a bit of decorating. But I don't find that I use piping bags and tips regularly enough to warrant buying them.The truth is, I sort of despise...
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Tree Ornaments 1 - Wooden Snowmen
I am excited that for this years holidays to have joined in an ornament swap! I am making two sets of ornaments, and have had an idea of them in mind for some time.But what turned out today is not what...
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Tree Ornaments 2 - Denim & Metal Stars
These ornaments were quite a lot easier than I expected. I know they look a bit involved, but it's simpler than you think.Very little sewing, and absolutely NO gluing. If you're committed, you can...
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Tiny Gift Sacks
It's that time of year and all, the time you give everybody you know and their uncle a present!Whether you are gifting trinket sized goodies or gift cards, it's a good idea to know how to whip up a...
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Double Chocolate Chip and Mint Cookies
These are not healthy or low fat. The do not contain beans or quinoa, or specialty ingredients. They are a gluten, dairy nightmare, but they taste yum. :)2 Sticks of Imperial Margarine. I'm not one for...
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Seed Saving - How and Why
Generally speaking, seeds do not cost a whole lot. For good seed stock, you can spend 2$ to 5$ per packet. To do a garden, complete with bushes, flowers and shrubs those packets can all add up. Not to...
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So... Do You Want to Learn Yoga?
Yoga has been a love of mine for over ten years. That said, I will go months without practicing, which hinders my progress in advancement. I actually don't strive to advance the way that many do, but...
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Quartz Candy
When your experimental lollipops don't turn out, turn them into candy quartz and say it was on purpose!I wasn't trying to make these, but I love them so much. My plan had been this: make lollipops...
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Attaching To My Children
The world can be a cold and indifferent place.My children will learn this in their own time.I doubt that they will fail to realize it.Rather than be cold and indifferent towards them, ignoring their...
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A Ballgown And A Birthday Cake 2 - The Dress
This is part one of 'A Ballgown And A Birthday Cake.' Compared to last years post, this one wound up being a bit more involved so I've broken it into two parts.Part 1 - The DressI wish I could say that...
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A Ballgown And A Birthday Cake 2 - The Cake
This is the second part of 'A Ballgown And A Birthday Cake 2. Compared to last years post, this one wound up being a bit more involved. You can see how I made the dress in this post.Part 2 - The...
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On Having Realistic Expectations
Recently, my husband brought home a new dog. This is a scenario that has played itself out numerous times in our marriage. He will decide that he wants a dog and he will go through the process of...
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Glitter Kitty Ornament or Embellishment
Karlie made her glitter kitty as a tree ornament. It occurs to me that it would be great as a greeting card, a scrapbooking piece, or any sort of embellishment.This is a very kid friendly craft, though...
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My Top 10 Mamma Quotes (From This Week)
1. Who put the Jolly Ranchers in the Shower?2. I don't care if the Chapstick was flavored with honey - stop eating my Chapstick!3. Stop eating my crayons!4. Don't worry, the brown smudges all over the...
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Small Knitted Cat
For an ornament or a childs toy.Materials: WW yarn, in white or desired color. WW yarn, in pink for ears and nose. WW yarn, in eye color. WW yarn in red...
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Small Knitted Dog
For and ornament, or a childs toy.Materials: WW yarn, in tan or desired color. WW yarn, in dark brown for ears and nose. WW yarn, in eye color. WW yarn...
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Small Knitted Mouse
For an ornament or a childs toy.Materials: WW yarn, in green or desired color. WW yarn, in pink for ears and nose. WW yarn, in eye color. WW yarn in red...
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Small Knitted Bear
For an ornament, or a childs toy.Materials: WW yarn, in rust or desired color. WW yarn, in brown for ears and nose. WW yarn, in eye color. WW yarn in...
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Top 10 Mamma Quotes - Week 2
I'm keeping a running tab of the ludicrous things I find myself saying. With 2 teenage boys and 2 young kids, plus an ornery husband, 3 cats and a dog I find no shortage of odd statements and...
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