Monthly Archives: August 2011

"Get Connected Tuesday" Blog Hop

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

I’ve joined my first blog hop!  In case any of you, like my mom lol, don’t know what a blog hop is I will try to explain it.  Basically, someone decides to host the hop.  Then lots of other bloggers … Continue reading →

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Making a Blog Button

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

I’ve been spending the last few hours trying to figure out how to make a button for my blog.  I think I’ve figured it out!  Now to see if it’ll work.  I’m pretty sure I have to upload the image … Continue reading →

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Crazy about dishcloths!

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Don’t you just love to use a hand knit dishcloth to wash dishes?  I sure do!!  They are so pretty and seem to scrub so well too.  I have quite a few but they are getting pretty old looking.  Some … Continue reading →

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I’m a Winner!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Yay!  I was a winner in a fabric giveaway that I entered!!  I hardly ever win anything so this was a pleasant surprise.  Judy, from Sew Fun Quilts, held a giveaway of four fat quarters.  One was a sewing themed … Continue reading →

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Feeling blue today

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Today is the first day that I’ve actually been home alone since Ashley went to college.  We got home from our trip on Monday but Tom was off work Tuesday & Wednesday.  Today, Thursday, he’s back to work.  I slept … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Wall Art Winner!

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Congratulations to Sandy!  You are the winner of Inspiring Wall Art Giveaway!!  I’ve forwarded your email on to the Lizzie Jane Oliver Designs Shop and you should be hearing from them soon.  Everyone else….don’t be discouraged because there will be … Continue reading →

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Anyone ever wear scrubs?

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

I hate to admit it but I’m always looking for better ways to be comfortable.  I’m usually home, crafting away, and want to wear clothes that are comfortable and not to tight, which means I wear lots of sweats and … Continue reading →

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It’s finished!!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

Yay – I can’t believe it but I actually got the Hugs from Home afghan finished for Ashley.  We leave tomorrow morning to take her to college so I got it done just in time.  It’s in the washer as … Continue reading →

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Check out Lauralee’s Post

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

I got an email from Lauralee, the polo shirt giveaway #5 winner, and she’s received her shirt from Crooked Brook.  She even wrote a blog post about it.  I’d love for you to go check it out.  Her blog looks … Continue reading →

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Being Strong For My Now-Kindergartener

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

Guest post written by Deena Watson When you’re a mom you just feel for your kids, whatever they’re going through. Even if it’s just them falling down and skinning their knees, it still hurts you a little bit on the … Continue reading →

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