Monthly Archives: March 2009

Budgeting

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

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Two Seersucker Skirts

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

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Birds Nest Cupcakes

: 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

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

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

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Spring

“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

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Quilting at Craft Club

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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