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    Winter knits

    Yes, it’s summer. Yes, it’s 90-some degrees. And yes, I’m knitting socks for winter. Trust me, my toes will thank me come January. (Also, forcing myself to stash-bust before I accumulate any more yarn with my birthday money!)

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    Toast for dinner

    Well, the little house guest has returned home and the place is incredibly quiet.  The Mr and I took advantage of the afternoon alone by getting lunch at Panera Bread and then visited the local home improvement stores in search of ideas for fixing up the house.   It was…

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    Little blocks for a little cradle

    Christmas 1986 my grandparents gifted my sister and I with a wood cradle and matching chair for our dolls. We each had our own with our names written underneath so we knew which one was which. After we grew out of using them, my mom and dad tucked them away…

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    Ushering in #28

    Today I turned 28. I’m really not a fan of birthdays, but all-in-all so far today hasn’t been so bad. The niece and I have had quite the day so far. This morning I finished the icing for my birthday cake (I made Alicia’s go-to birthday cake recipe, though mine…

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    Something new for Sunday

    I’m trying something new today. It started off as a way to entertain the niece. She quickly became bored with it and I took over. I’ve had the knitting board since the holidays but never bothered to get it out until now. It’s different. It’s a bit tedious, moreso than…