A Creative Log & Other Notes on Life
From the monthly archives:
Crazy lights! http://t.co/l0bVmUNC # The great thing abt winter vacation is I can come home & take a little nap after @hitthemarkfit boot camp instead of rush 2 get 2 school! # Don't miss my tutorial 4 Semi-Homemade Mohawk Beanie @according2kelly featuring @lionbrandyarn. Great last minute gift! http://t.co/WXib29d7 # Fun! RT @jylmomIF: Type in "Let […]
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Princess got a guitar during the summer as well as a series of guitar lessons. It’s been a struggle to get her to practice ever since she realized “playing an instrument is hard” {said in whiny voice}. Working towards the goal of being able to play silent night during our neighborhood caroling excursion helped her […]
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Pancake art: it’s a meal and an activity! And it’s perfect for Christmas morning. If you need some crazy cool pancake art inspiration, check out Jim’s Pancakes. The things he can do with pancakes is amazing.
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My mom has been making this candied almond recipe at Christmas for as long as I can remember and now I know why. The are super easy and so delicious. I had to shoo the kids away so we had enough for our neighbor gifts! Easy Candied Almond Recipe Bring to a boil: 1 cup […]
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It was my nine year old daughter who taught me how to make 3D Paper Snowflakes this year. We are having fun experimenting with all sorts of paper. Next up? Foam “paper” for an outdoor, weatherproof version to hang on the house! Want to learn how to make them and don’t have a crafty nine […]
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Random.org has spoken and the winner of all the supplies needed to make a Semi-Homemade Mohawk Beanie Cap, including Martha Stewart Crafts Roving Wool from Lion Brand Yarn is…. ……Kirsten! But don’t worry, you don’t have to win a giveaway to make your own Semi-Homemade Mohawk Beanie! Just pick up the check out my Tutorial […]
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I'm not sure what the kids are playing, but I'm hearing the term "Space Ninja" thrown around quite often. # I love seeing the Toys for Tots donation boxes overflowing at the neighborhood Christmas party. http://t.co/wChTui9V # I've fallen deeply in love with @newbalance #minimus trail shoes http://t.co/wlHS87ax #running #motherrunner # I think having @angryjulie's […]
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Today, I’ve teamed up with Lion Brand Yarn to share my tutorial for a “Semi-Homemade” Mohawk Beanie Cap. Don’t worry, there is no knitting or crocheting required! All you need to make your own Mohawk Beanie is a pre-made cap, some Martha Stewart Crafts Roving Wool, and a yarn needle. You’ll be able to whip […]
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I’m not a huge baker, but these Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies were just too good not to bake with the kids and share with our friends. Find the recipe HERE on The Cooking Photographer. Note: we substituted brown sugar for the white sugar (since we were out of the latter) and they turned out […]
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Our elementary school had a “spirit day” where they were allowed to wear “holiday t-shirts” instead of their uniform. The problem was that the girls didn’t tell me about it until the night before. Maybe it was the “Mom, you always make the best stuff,” or “Mom, we have two old shirts you can use,” […]
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