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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Potions
herbal vinegar, for use as hair rinse and facial astringent I’ve been making my own shampoo, herbal vinegars and face scrubs. I feel a little bit like I am making potions. A little Felix Felicis or Pollyjuice potion would be … Continue reading
Posted in Grow, Misc stuff, Reading
Tagged clean body, earthly bodies, family herbal, herbal, herbal books, herbs, Make your place, natural body care, natural home care, potions, Reading
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Beauty in the Breast
Next week is World Breastfeeding Week. Last year I participated in a Breastfeeding fair, but this year there will be an art show, “depicting the beauty which surrounds the breast.” Several Arizona artist will be sharing their paintings, photography, sculpture … Continue reading
Tshirt Makeover: Swimsuit cover-up
We have been trying to go to the pool twice a week to keep the kids cool and happy. I had been wanting to make a swimsuit cover-up ever since seeing all of these, but didn’t have the time until … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged Clothing, DIY, dress, how to, makeover, refashion, Refashions, Sewing, swimsuit cover-up, t shirt, t shirt makeover, t shirt refashion, tutorial, Tutorials, how to
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little treats
Not of the caloric kind, but of the happy crafty kind. Some new fabric from Pink Chalk Fabric. I am hoping to do a little patchwork. Hopefully one of these table runners (I have the pattern already) and maybe a … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, Sewing
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Sweet potato plant
Check out our sweet pototo that we have been growing. He started budding in our pantry in early June and we popped hime into this cool little thrifted vase and he just took off. We have never been successful at … Continue reading
House slippers for me and my sister
We enforce a no shoe policy in our house. We make just about everyone take their shoes off, very rarely allowing anyone to wear them in. If someone does get in the house with shoes, the kids are sure to … Continue reading
There’s a baby in my house..
and in my kitchen sink, and in my bed, and completely in my heart. This is my precious niece, Ruby. She came along with her mother (my sister) for a lovely visit filled with tea, good food, beautiful sisterly conversation … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Sewing
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Sunday sunlight…
shining through our window star… flooding light into our living room while we make origami butterflies and cranes… while Sloopy watches on… then it peeks through growing afternoon monsoon clouds.
Posted in Fun kid stuff, Misc stuff
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Weekend W.I.Ps
A couple of things that I am working on. A new summer bag (top pic) and a pillow. I bought the pre-cut diamond pieces at a yard sale and decided that I had just enough to piece together a bright … Continue reading
Friday Flickr Favorites
Inspired by a crazy abundance of color. I love it!!! 1. DQS6 Mini Quilt, 2. summer patchwork, 3. Daylight Plate Pix, 4. today’s stack, 5. buhoazul, 6. play the funky music, 7. bench monday : red white and bike edition, … Continue reading
Posted in Misc stuff
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