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It's the Life
Wife of 1 - Mother of 1
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A few years ago I was introduced to a waffle, an amazing waffle. A waffle to ruin any other waffle. It was at a place downtown Salt Lake City called Bruges Waffles & Frites. The owner and chef is from... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2013 at It's the Life
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I have been trying to find a tomato soup recipe that I love for...forever. I have tried canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, roasted, sun dried, etc etc. Always disappointed. Always. I do love the tomato basil soup at Café Zupas and... Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2013 at It's the Life
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For my birthday this year, I decided to go with the Valentines Day theme. My actual birthday is the day before Valentines, so I'm used to having lots of red & pink around. When I was a kid I used... Continue reading
Posted Feb 10, 2013 at It's the Life
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I had this tutorial all ready to post and then...I forgot to post it. I realize it's now January, but I'm going to post it anyway. I wanted to hang three wreaths in my kitchen window, but every wreath I... Continue reading
Posted Jan 22, 2013 at It's the Life
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I had a request to make a couple dolls from The Nutcracker. I think they turned out so cute! Clara: (photos taken in the evening, the quality isn't great) I made her in her nightgown and long underwear. Sugar Plum... Continue reading
Posted Dec 15, 2012 at It's the Life
Felicita- My brother-in-law used a foam board and painted the shark face. It is fantastic! He did an awesome job. Andrea itsthelife.typepad.com
Toggle Commented Nov 30, 2012 on Shark Party at It's the Life
Somyyah- I have not tried it with the green tea, but I imagine it would be delicious. If you try it, let me know how it turns out! Andrea itsthelife.typepad.com
Toggle Commented Nov 30, 2012 on Passion Fruit & Lemon Tea at It's the Life
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My store is up and ready to go! To thank all of my readers I am issuing a 15% coupon code for orders through Nov 16th. Coupon code: GRANDOPENING. Click HERE to shop! Continue reading
Posted Nov 11, 2012 at It's the Life
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...and the winner is... Little Orphan Andy's! Congratulations Sydney! Please contact me and we can work out the details of your new doll! Thanks to everyone who contributed ideas for my store. Please watch your inbox for a special coupon... Continue reading
Posted Nov 6, 2012 at It's the Life
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Thank you for your votes! The winner will be announced tomorrow, Nov 5th! Continue reading
Posted Oct 30, 2012 at It's the Life
Christy- I just used acrylic paints, so I didnt put liquid in them. I didnt want paint to come off in the kids mouths. -Andrea
Mari- Once I make my pitcher of tea, I dont add any more water. I just mix the tea, lemonade and add sweetener. I hope you enjoy! -Andrea
Toggle Commented Oct 24, 2012 on Passion Fruit & Lemon Tea at It's the Life
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Want to win one of my custom made dolls? Now is your chance! I need a name for my doll shop and I want you to give me ideas! Post a comment with your shop ideas, I will pick my... Continue reading
Posted Oct 21, 2012 at It's the Life
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Andrea- Here is a link to the pdf http://itsthelife.typepad.com/SharkFinPattern.pdf Let me know if that doesnt work. Thanks Andrea
Toggle Commented Oct 12, 2012 on CAUTION:Shark! at It's the Life
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I decided to give my spice jars a little make over this weekend. I had small labels on the lids, but they were starting to come apart from all the twisting of the lids. This time I wanted to do... Continue reading
Posted Oct 7, 2012 at It's the Life
The glitter stayed separate all through the party, but by the next morning it had dissolved. Andrea
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Nicole- When you make a simple syrup, you can add fresh raspberries as it simmers to get a raspberry flavor. Hope this helps. Andrea
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Arielle- I think you would still enjoy the drink with crystal light and truvia. If you like the flavors of those sweeteners, you will like the drink. I do think it tastes best with the simple syrup though. Andrea
Toggle Commented Sep 11, 2012 on Passion Fruit & Lemon Tea at It's the Life
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My mom has been busy sewing Halloween hot pads and hand towels! These and other Halloween patterns are for sale at our ETSY shop! Continue reading
Posted Sep 9, 2012 at It's the Life
Im so glad you like it Lindsey!
Toggle Commented Aug 31, 2012 on Passion Fruit & Lemon Tea at It's the Life
Crystal, I stew 20 regular sized tea bags in a gallon of hot water. Hope that helps Andrea
Toggle Commented Aug 17, 2012 on Passion Fruit & Lemon Tea at It's the Life
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Meet Harper! She is my first doll officially for sale! Don't you just love her? She would be a great birthday gift! She comes with a removable red & white polka dot apron that matches her striped leggings! White Mary-Janes... Continue reading
Posted Aug 16, 2012 at It's the Life
Sorry, I am not sharing a pattern for these. They are being sold at my etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/RickRackAndScraps
Hannah- The recipe is for a gallon of the mixture. It will make several servings. There have been others who have posted ways they have made smaller servings at a time. See my comment section. thanks! Andrea
Toggle Commented Aug 6, 2012 on Passion Fruit & Lemon Tea at It's the Life
Jill- I keep simple syrup in the fridge for a long while. It will start to get white crystals in it when its time to throw it out. -Andrea
Toggle Commented Jul 25, 2012 on Passion Fruit & Lemon Tea at It's the Life