Monthly Archives: November 2011

Have an Old Pair of Jeans? Does This Bring You Back?

If you have been following me, you may remember when I was making the sandwich bags that I mentioned I was saving part of the jeans for a future purse – well here it is.  I have to say it … Continue reading

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Make a Monster Doll from an Old Sweater and Socks

This is going to be a week of finishing up projects and getting Christmas presents in the mail.  I am down to the last few projects.  I recently saw a pattern for a knitted monster doll and decided to try … Continue reading

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Acorn Squash Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce

I love gnocchi and have never made it before.  I had been sent a recipe for gnocchi a long time ago and came across it when I was looking for our new recipe of the week.  I made some changes … Continue reading

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Quick Knit Hat and Neck Warmer

Both the hat and neck warmer knit up quickly – how could it not when using size 17 needles!  It always takes me a little getting used to knitting with the bigger needles – I have a hard time holding … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving – Vegetarian Stuffing Recipe

It is Thanksgiving morning and the rain and wind have stopped – there is a crispness in the air and the sun is shining.  The cooking continues.  The pie is done (see yesterday’s post), last night I made the cranberry … Continue reading

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Pie, Pie, Me, Oh, My, How I Love Pie – Especially Pumpkin Pie!

I love pumpkin pie and the only time I usually make it is for Thanksgiving.  The baking for our Thanksgiving meal started last night, will continue tonight and then some on the morning of Thanksgiving.  I started with the pie. … Continue reading

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A Fisherman’s Hat Even If You Don’t Live Near the Sea

This pattern was my first hat and my first pattern on double pointed needles.  I remember talking on the phone with my grandmother comparing our knitting projects and telling her how much I did not like knitting with double pointed … Continue reading

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What to Do with a Pound of Green Beans?

With Thanksgiving just days away – we are eating a little lighter this week and doing simpler recipes.  In our food delivery we received a pound of green beans, which would be nice for a side dish for Thanksgiving, but … Continue reading

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Nature’s Way Cleaning – Making Change Where I Can

As I have shared in past posts, I have been experimenting with making my own cleaning products.  I have taken it one step further and have started a “green” cleaning business using the products I make along with environmentally friendly … Continue reading

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A Fury Neck Warmer for Those Chilly Days

I took a pattern for a scarf that I liked and made some adjustments to make a child’s neck warmer.  I made this to complete a Christmas present and to be worn with the hat I wrote about on October … Continue reading

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