Author Archives: simply0637

Experimenting – High Altitude No Knead Bread Making

We are visiting Colorado this week, mainly for Stella to spend some time with her dad – but what a week to be here and we are taking full advantage of our days to enjoy all the snow!  We are … Continue reading

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Fast Project – Knitted Headband

Want a quick and easy knitting project?  I have the perfect one –  a knitted headband.  I finished this watching a movie.  I had Stella try it on the next morning and she has not taken it off.  Since it … Continue reading

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Yummy! Sweet Potato, Oatmeal and Buttermilk Pancakes

Love oatmeal for breakfast, love the oatmeal pancakes I make and we love sweet potatoes – so I wanted to find a way to combine them!  After reading Nourishing Traditions I try and soak all my oats and flours before … Continue reading

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Love My New iPhone 4S

I have never been that into electronics, but I have to say I am definitely in love with my new iPhone and it brings a smile and giggle each time I pick it up! I think it will also help … Continue reading

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The Basic Little Black Bag, But Different

I used to have the perfect little black beaded bag that I would use for those occasional dress up events, but the last time that I needed it I could not find it anywhere.  Maybe in one of my cleaning … Continue reading

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Have Food Will Travel

Today is a travel day for us, leaving the house at 4:30am to catch our first of three flights at 6am.  By the time we arrive at our last airport we would have been traveling for 10 hours.  Traveling by … Continue reading

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Kids Craft Corner – Make Your Own Picture Frame

I love pictures and have a picture wall to prove that one and Stella loves making pictures – so what better way to spend an afternoon then decorating and make our own personal picture frames.  We used the leftover pieces … Continue reading

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The Breakfast Burrito

I spent most of the weekend making breakfast items that I could put up in the freezer.  During the week are pressed for time as we both get ready.  Stella for some reason takes about 25 minutes to get dressed … Continue reading

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Make Tonight Game Night!

I love games, cards, puzzles, you name it.  Spending time with family and friends over a game is my idea of a really good time.  Up until recently, Stella did not have my same enthusiasm for games, but that has … Continue reading

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Kids Craft Corner – Heart String

This week was a 2 craft session week.  With Valentine’s Day next week and all the materials out, we decided to do a little more decorating.  Remember the construction paper chains we made as children for Christmas?  We took that … Continue reading

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