The strength of my pains are lessening, giving me hope that I’ll be able to delight in the delights of Thanksgiving in just a few days. While schoolwork has been put on the back burner these past few weeks as a result of my inability, we...
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Autumn is upon us. At least that’s what I keep dreaming; the weather does not yet reflect this change. But, the fall issue of Rhythm of the Home magazine is published today and it gives me hope that those activities dedicated to the cooling...
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Yesterday Naomi & I made a cape together. We’re working on several ‘sewing’ projects together, which generally means she takes scraps & cuts/taps/pins/explains to herself what they are while I get the grunt of the actual...
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whew. it’s a hot one & only getting hotter. humid mainly, nothing dry about it, in fact, from one minute to the next we’re not real sure if there will be enough moisture to actually create rain. But, after spending far too much on...
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not a ‘normal’ leviah. I hope all you madres out there have a terrific day. Although we have one pitiful Leviah on our hands & had a rough night in the sleep department, my family made me waffles, chicken sausage & coffee for...
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remember this? probably not…they say it takes 3 times, in the marketing world, for folks to actually act on what they’ve seen. Initial inspiration came here. Then again here. & I was reminded of to pick it up again here. Thanks to...
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Just wanted to share a fun & easy letter S project for little hands from our curriculum. We had a great time & can’t wait for little sister to wake up so we can hang it in their room. Naomi chose the type of snake (diamond back...
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‘upcycled’ Moses (more great Passover & other crafts here) Leaven Free Desserts Cleaning up Headless Felt People from this pattern. It’s Passover this week & we came to Drew’s parents for the celebration...
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Back to the old grindstone… I’ve been out for the count when it comes to child-rearing. They’re alive & fed, but these past few weeks have been slow going when it comes to brain food & entertainment. I’m fully...
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Having purchased this sweater for another purpose, it occurred to me that there is more than 1…I’ll share my original intentions when I get to them. For now: a quick & easy leg-warmer out of an old sweater how-to is born...
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We visited a local farm yesterday for their sheep shearing. It was so great–i’m glad we braved the weather! The sunshine made the cold bearable… Anyway, here’s a picture or 2. While we didn’t get any roving, we plan...
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The addictive art of Finger Weaving This simple way of using yarn seems like a great means of introducing Naomi to the great world of Fiber Arts. It was in our curriculum and I’m so glad. I’ve been wanting to buy her this, but...
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