tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1397587781778671212024-03-02T00:50:02.623-08:00Tots and BottomsMy life in a nutshell - parenting, crafts, cooking, life.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-30863554379056444352013-01-03T11:18:00.002-08:002013-01-03T11:18:27.069-08:00Three is the Magic Number<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DieyNDHLGoY?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-25202296365545257662012-11-06T16:53:00.000-08:002012-11-06T16:53:07.044-08:00Halloween, a couple days late<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My son wanted to be an octopus for Halloween and I used <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/266665/octopus-costume" target="_blank">Martha Stewart's (I love you Martha) free pattern.</a> I emailed it to Staples and they blew it up for just a couple bucks. M picked out the fabric- vinyl on one side and sequins on the other, because sequins looked the most like suckers! I ended up lengthening the tentacles and I also added wire to make them have a little more shape.</div>
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I loved that he could wear anything he wanted under it. I wish I had more time; I would have made pants that looked like the sea floor. I also had visions of a bubble machine but there are only so many hours in the day!<br />
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We recently got a roku box and have been watching the same cartoons that my husband and I grew up on with our own kids. We both had the same reaction of all these childhood cartoon memories flooding back. So far they have watched He-man, Care bears, Mr. Rogers, and of course She-Ra Princess of Power. <br />
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My daughter had thrown out a new costume idea everyday including, but not limited to: Princess, Butterfly, Tinkerbell, Hello Kitty and finally resting on She-Ra. I am guessing it is because she has a crown, cape AND sword. Once she mentioned She-Ra I admit to being more enthusiastic because I knew that costume would be the easiest and I liked that she was a kick ass princess with a sword. <br />
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I appliqued the flower thing on the shirt and made a <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2011/04/a-simple-skirt-a-simple-tutorial.html" target="_blank">simple skirt using the pattern from Made</a>. I use that pattern for all her skirts.<br />
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The cape is a simple rectangle that is gathered at the top and attached with sequins. Boots are old rain boots that we spray painted gold and the head dress is cardboard and sequins, held together with hot glue. <br />
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No sword (see bubble machine explanation above). I told her it was a magical invisible sword that only princesses could see and she seemed to accept that explanation. I was surprised by how many adults didn't know who she was. <br />
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My son is already talking about next year's costume, can't imagine where he gets that from! <br />
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I love getting our pumpkins at this real farm. No silly carnival games, no rides, pumpkins that are actually grow here at the farm and not shipped in on pallets then rolled out into a field. </div>
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My son on the lookout for a ghost pumpkin. My dad did find a nice sized all white pumpkin.</div>
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Last morning spent with Grandpa before he had to go home! </div>
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These shots were actually their idea. Love his little round cheeks and that chin dimple!</div>
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Thank you Osborn Farms for existing and providing such a beautiful place to take my family.</div>
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<b><span style="color: orange;">Stay tuned. Halloween costumes will be done shortly!</span></b></div>
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-4156483480598717082012-09-28T15:28:00.003-07:002012-09-28T15:28:33.658-07:00A Letter to My Daughter On Her Third BirthdayDear Bean,<br />
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Today you are three! Wow, how did that happen so quickly? I am guessing it is because you are a ball of energy and movement that barely stops to sleep! You are slow to warm up but once that fire is lit watch out!<br />
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You are the most expressive child I have ever met, making at least 50 different faces while eating your supper. Taking pictures of you is always an adventure and requires a fast shutter speed!<br />
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Your heart is sensitive, often asking me "Are you happy now?" after you know that you did something that upset me. When you see me upset you are the first to offer a comforting hug and a pat on the back even when you are unsure what has caused the sadness. <br />
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Your beauty is in the wildness of your curly hair, the callus on the thumb you suck, your eyes that are neither grey, brown or green but all of those at the same time. You prefer not to wear dresses unless you also have pants on. You love your super girl shirt.<br />
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Your brother started school this fall and the emptiness in the house is felt most acutely by you. You are still working on figuring out who you can be and what you can do without him around.<br />
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This summer you decided you wanted to get your ears pierced but ONLY if it was with Hello Kitty earrings. The first store we went to didn't have them so you said no. The second store did the ones you wanted and you sat braver and stiller than me while they pierced one ear at a time.<br />
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You saw the ocean for the first time this year and love it and I loved watching you experience it. <br />
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You love Hello Kitty, horses, Caillou, making dinner, filling a page with small intricate circle designs, painting your finger nails, holding babies (real ones please), and owning but not wearing hair pretties.<br />
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When you were born I was afraid to have a daughter but now I can't image my life without you! Happy third birthday little girl.<br />
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-8184517701743607442012-09-05T13:00:00.000-07:002012-09-05T13:00:31.536-07:00First Day of PreschoolToday was a big day for our family. My oldest went to his first day of preschool. Yes, I cried but not in an embarrassing kind of way. He was so excited and very ready for this day.<br />
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My husband and I dropped him off after he showed us his cubical and wrote his name on his white board. He ran off to play and waved good bye. (sniff, sniff)<br />
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I spent the morning with my daughter painting her nails, going to the bank and reading books. It was very, VERY quiet in my house.<br />
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His teacher said he got a tears in his eyes when he realized we were gone and he didn't get to say goodbye but he recovered quickly and was back to playing again. On the way home he told me EVERYTHING and I feel really lucky since I hear so many stories about kids not sharing what happened in school. He gave me a blow by blow of the whole morning, it was wonderful. He made friends with the boy in the white shirt, they read books, played in the rice table, made cards (he picked the color red) and went on the playground. </div>
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When we got home we completed this <a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2012/08/first-day-of-school-interviews-for-kids.html" target="_blank">free printable interview for the first day back to school</a>. My favorite question/answer:</div>
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We spent the day with cousins, aunts and uncles and Grandma and Grandpa. It really was the perfect day.<br />
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For most people a broken washing machine is a big hassle and means piles of dirty laundry that results in money out of pocket and a trip to the dreaded laundromat. It means that to me too but also an opportunity to try out a fun photo shoot location.<br />
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Taking pictures of your own kids is tough. My daughter refuses to look at me and when she does it usually means I get to see all of her tongue, her eyes squinted and her head contorted. My son just sighs when he sees me reach for my camera.<br />
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I do love this picture of my daughter. I would have loved to have her looking at me but I will take what I can get with that firecracker! <br />
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Right before I snapped this one my son said, "One picture, that is all mom." Here is that one picture. <br />
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I love that the laundromat is an unexpected place for a shoot and would love to see how this would work with kids other than my own. Thank you also to all the little old ladies that just smiled at me and my kids and even though I could see it in their eyes, never once asked what the hell I was doing.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-88424361125716901142012-05-27T14:25:00.003-07:002012-05-27T14:25:51.384-07:00Macro PhotographyHave I mentioned I love my macro lens. We had some issues in the beginning when I was learning how she worked but now that I understand and have learned to change my composition to accommodate those limits, I love her.<br />
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By using my macro lens I have been able to explore the world with the same wonder as my four year old. The macro lens allows you to see the smallest detail and turn an everyday object into something magical.<br />
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I swear this may have been the world's largest dandelion. The puff on this thing had to be about the size of a small orange.<br />
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Another science project/chicken treat. We bought these meal worms at the
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-28355847641789756272012-05-23T21:38:00.000-07:002012-05-23T21:38:07.862-07:00PIGTAILS!This was a pretty big even at our house. After bath my daughter asked me to put her hair in pigtails, and it actually worked! My daughter's hair has taken forever to grow in and has been well documented in pictures and even <a href="http://totsandbottoms.blogspot.com/2011/01/baldy-baby-hat-crochet-pattern.html" target="_blank">crochet patterns</a>. I am not sure who was more excited, her or me.<br />
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We spent Sunday afternoon at our friend's new mountain home. The little boys and the big boys got to ride dirt bikes and the girls went for a hike. M got new riding gear and I think if he could still be wearing it he would!</div>
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G rode it to the top of the hill with me me on the back saying the whole time, "I think I am scared." On the way down she was helping me gun it and trying to steer. <br />
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This is one of the amazing sculptures that my friend's husband created. If you are interested in learning more about this piece or his art shoot me an email. I love, love, love this owl. <br />
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These are for you mom. As a general rule, photographers have a hard time taking pictures of their own kids. This is so G, dirty face, crazy hair and a goofy face when the camera comes out.<br />
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She looks so calm in this picture! Don't be fooled.</div>
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-90230490251687186162012-05-07T15:28:00.000-07:002012-05-07T15:28:25.354-07:00PennyYesterday I got my husband an early wedding anniversary present. He always gives the best gifts and I wanted to return the favor.<br />
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Meet Penny. She is a 12-week old Goldendoodle. </div>
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Even though she is the mellowest puppy I have every met she does have sparks of energy. We think once she adjusts to our family she will get a little more lively. <br />
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Even though my parents' reaction to her was gut-busting belly laughter we think she is adorable and you would know their judgement and vision is impaired if you ever met their gorilla/dog. <br />
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Happy anniversary honey, I should be solid in the gift department for the next couple of years!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-20393914221257821252012-04-12T11:55:00.000-07:002012-04-12T11:55:07.715-07:00Pop Bottle EcosystemYesterday we made a pop bottle ecosystem. It was pretty simple to make once you have all the supplies on hand. We found our inspiration here on Pinterest:<br />
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We made the following changes:<br />
1. The pet store didn't sell duck weed so I told them to sell me the hardiest most weed-like plant they have. They did. No idea what it is called, so please don't ask. It was cheap though.<br />
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2. I didn't include any fish because I was afraid they would die. We got two snails instead.<br />
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3. We had to cut slits on the middle layer that joins the two bottles. Not a bid deal but it helped to slide it. <br />
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We used old sage from outside to feed the crickets until the rye grass grows. Hope they like sage! <br />
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Next time we make it instead of cutting the bottom of the top layer (which makes the top of the ecosystem) we will cut a hinge door in the side and then tape that close. This will result in a cleaner finish with less tape and frustration. <br />
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Now we sit back and wait for nature to run its course.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-66784548805904967172012-04-05T13:36:00.002-07:002012-04-05T13:36:35.109-07:00The Ugly Chickens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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So far all the chicks we brought home are still with us. I am anxiously awaiting when the coop will be put back together and our garage will be completely resided in beautiful cedar.<br />
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This is the very curious Plymouth Barred Rocks. They are a week older than the rest and about a third bigger. We bought these because my dad is a big fan and they were in stock when we went. <br />
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This is one of our Speckled Sussex chicks. They are quickly becoming my favorites of the bunch. I wasn't originally considering them but since this is what the store had and I read they are good layers I bought them. <br />
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This is one of the Black Sexlinks (or Black Stars). Definitely the ugliest of the ugly. Poor ugly things, hopefully they will have a winning personality. <br />
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Buff orpingtons. I think these are our friendliest. <br />
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Looking forward to large amounts of fresh eggs with these ladies.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-11603201139723297582012-03-15T14:33:00.000-07:002012-03-15T14:33:11.890-07:00RustyI do remember how to log into my blogger account still!<br />
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Things here are still as busy as ever. I am helping my best friend work on getting her family's new business up and running and looking forward to when I can share all the details (especially for you upstate New Yorkers)!<br />
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We got new chickens. I should probably confess here that late last fall a predator, of unknown origin, took advantage of my mistake of an open coop door and killed my whole flock. I felt so bad that they died because of me. We cleaned up the bodies and most of the feathers and spent the winter wondering if we should get more. My son asked about every other day if it was spring and if we could get chickens so when the signs went up around town saying "chicks are here" we made our way down and got 8 new chickens, knowing we would probably end up with about 6. (we still have 8)<br />
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We got 2 speckled Sussex, 2 black sexlinks, 2 buff orpingtons and 2
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If you aren't familiar with birth photography you should check out the <a href="http://birthphotographers.com/?p=790" target="_blank">2011 Birth photography contest</a>, featuring photographers from all across the country. My entry is <b>#40</b> and captures the moment the mom first pulled her baby through her legs and saw her for the first time. So crazy that I get to do this for a living!<br />
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You should go check them out and vote for your favorite, which I hope is #40...<br />
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My daughter isn't a fan of playing in the snow so once we finally got her to take a nap <i>(sweet relief)</i> M and I made our way outside to clear the sidewalks, throw snow balls and plan how much hot chocolate we would drink once inside.</div>
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We made these cute little alien masks.</div>
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Tried to set off some rockets but it was so cold and muddy that once we set off the two big rockets with actual engines we opted for the Stomp rocket, which was a big hit Aunt Jeanette!<br />
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I love his expression when he saw these little dart guns. </div>
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We had a great time and thank you to everyone that was able to be there to help us celebrate. </div>
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Side note: this party was mostly possible because of Pinterest. Make sure to check out <a href="http://pindoreview.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pin Do Review</a> to see my reviews, but give me a day or two to recover from the party.</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-28721822572885000592011-12-27T08:35:00.000-08:002011-12-27T14:04:04.783-08:00A Letter To My Son On His Fourth BirthdayDear M,<br />
Happy fourth birthday little man! Sorry your birthday is so close to Christmas, but it really wasn't my fault that you were ready to be born at 37 weeks. Did you know there was a big snow storm the morning you were born? <br />
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We are so lucky to have such a sweet and kind son. You take such good care of your sister and are always watching out for her. She is lucky to have such a great brother!<br />
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You love learning and can already read some books by yourself. You really want to go to school and since we didn't do preschool this year you have been busy working on school work from home. Your favorite thing to do is mazes and painting. <br />
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You have your own way of expressing your ideas that always make me smile. You have stories not dreams, you patiently wait for your pet crab to make his way back home and you are realistic about the lifespan of a pet chicken. You know Daddy can build anything and think the garage is his "house."<br />
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Here is a little more about you:<br />
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<li>Your favorite color is green.</li>
<li>Your favorite food is spaghetti.</li>
<li>Your favorite book is any dinosaur book.</li>
<li>Your favorite show is Kipper the Dog.</li>
<li>You like orange trains, riding your bike and ice skating.</li>
<li>You drove your dirt bike for the first time by yourself on Thanksgiving. </li>
<li>Your favorite animal is the cheetah.</li>
<li>You often don't like doing something until we are done and then that is all you can talk about doing again - like camping. </li>
<li>You have big feet and no behind. </li>
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Thank you for helping me become the person I am today. We can't imagine a world without you.<br />
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Mom<br />
<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-85482940363757043102011-12-21T15:53:00.000-08:002011-12-21T15:53:56.819-08:00Raviolis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Today my Mother-in-law and I made raviolis for Christmas dinner. This is a 3 hour project that is best handled by a team. At the end of the process my daughter was up from her nap and my son was back from him bike ride with Grandpa and they were ready to help!</div>
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Child labor at its best! <br />
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Over 200 raviolis made, kitchen cleaned, floor mopped and take-out pizza for dinner on speed dial!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-41455746374350621022011-12-09T14:47:00.001-08:002011-12-09T14:49:45.374-08:00Blogging Question<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-35884478118927140082011-11-30T14:27:00.001-08:002011-11-30T14:36:47.194-08:00Chain of ServiceYesterday we made a paper chain as part of our "holiday decorating with what we have." I want my kids to know that this time of year shouldn't just be about receiving cool gifts but is also about helping others, so written inside each chain is a small service they can help with.<br />
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It was a challenge to come up with 25 different services they could help with but we managed. Some of my favorites are:<br />
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<li>Give the dog a bath</li>
<li>Write Great-Grandma a letter</li>
<li>Donate toys to children who need them more than we do</li>
<li>Bring food to the local food pantry</li>
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This year I am determined to decorate my house for the holidays using what I have on hand. Luckily I have Pinterest on hand and inspiration is on overdrive most of the time. I love these mid-century modern ornaments and with a box full of card stock me and the kids got busy!<br />
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Cut and odd number of strips in gradually decreasing lengths, line up the ends and secure with staple or glue and repeat on other end, add string. The end.<br />
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I used a paper cutter and a hot glue gun. Mine are made with only 5 pieces of paper. If you want them to be really fat the inside piece should be significantly shorter than the outside layer.<br />
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To make the flower shape make a ball and then added a dab of glue to the center and flattened it. <br />
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Here are the ornaments hanging from my lights in the living room.</div>
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Total cost: $0 (since I had everything) but if you were to go out and buy it would be about $1 to make two. I should have saved this for a cocktails and crafts since it was so easy!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-57599744603166034552011-11-22T14:07:00.001-08:002011-11-23T05:43:53.683-08:00Homemade Paper Christmas Ornaments<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
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Let me start off by saying that cutting on a line isn't one of my strengths. In sewing it isn't so much a problem because of seam allowance, paper on the other hand isn't as forgiving. I decided to make these cute paper balls because I wanted to do more to decorate my house for the holidays but don't want to spend money we really don't need to. I looked around my house and found a bunch of a paper and decided to find some cute decorations I could make. </div>
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I found this paper ball on Pinterest. It looked pretty easy and I had all the supplies already. You basically cut out 12 flowers, cut some slits and slide them together. It is a bit of a brain teaser but if you fiddle with it long enough it will come together. The original tutorial called for cutting it with a Silhouette cutter which I don't have. My flower shapes are more organic and less even. </div>
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I made the large orange one first and that turned out to be smart because it was easier to put together. I am going to make a couple more large ones and hang them from my living room ceiling lights. I might even go crazy and bust out the glitter.<br />
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After I "mastered" the large one I printed out some 4x6 photos on my home printer and combined them with some navy card stock. This one will go on our tree.<br />
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Holiday time at my husband's and my house means homemade pierogi. I grew
up eating potato pierogi and he had cheese. Normally we would buy Friendship brand farmers cheese, which runs about $8.99 a pound, but this year we couldn't find it anywhere. Solution- make our own. We made mozzarella as a cocktails and crafts last winter and I remembered that the beginning of the process created farmers cheese. </div>
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<li>One gallon of raw or pasteurized milk - not ultra pasteurized</li>
<li>Citric acid - I used powdered I had from making mozzarella but you could use a lemon or even vinegar</li>
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To get a printable version of this recipe <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/home-made-farmers-cheese/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187722941099833203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139758778177867121.post-44112869064201071172011-11-18T09:51:00.001-08:002011-11-18T10:19:24.031-08:00Ice Skating<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We went to the skating rink at the outdoor mall last weekend. My son had a blast, but my daughter isn't in to the cold weather sports like the rest of us.</div>
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