Monthly Archives: March 2009

Budgeting

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Becca

And the fact of the matter is that being on a budget is nothing to be ashamed of: Having parameters helps edit the overwhelming number of choices out there, and economy often begets creativity. My most inventive friends are the … Continue reading →

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St. Patricks day

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Becca
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Two Seersucker Skirts

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Becca

Hanna’s skirt is made out of a dress I wore to a wedding. The top didn’t fit Hanna any more, so mom took it off and made an elastic waist band. http://pleasantviewschoolhouse.blogspot.com/2008/06/quick-skirt-for-bella.html

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St. Patricks Day Parade

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Becca
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Birds Nest Cupcakes

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Becca

: We made these cupcakes with a recipe from Country Home. They are decorated with jelly beans and chinese noodles. Yum!

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Purim

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Becca

Purim started on Monday March 9th this year. To celebrate Purim, we made Hamantashen, Jewish cookies made for Purim. Then, that evening (after sundown, Mom read the story of Ester. Every time she said the name Hamon, we would yell … Continue reading →

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Character

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Becca

“Did you ever think how a bit of land shows the character of the owner?” -Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Spring

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Becca

“During my first spring here, I wheelbarrowed in rhododendrons and three beehives, because you can’t live without rhododendrons or honey, can you?” -Tasha Tudor Tasha Tudor’s Garden by Tovah Martin

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Ribbon Embroidery Holly

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Becca
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Quilting at Craft Club

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Becca

We are working on quilting at craft club. Hunter is making a doll blanket… …and so is Hannah. I am making hot pads.

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