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KM
Southern California
I'm a thrifty, crafty, homeschooling mom.
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I don't think I'll actually make the crawl, but I'm going to try to make it to the one shop closest to me.
Commented Apr 3, 2013 on People in Line, Yarn Crawl L.A. and a Tote Giveaway at knit and tonic
People in Line, Yarn Crawl L.A. and a Tote Giveaway
I was at my local quilt store about a year ago and all these giggly ladies kept swarming in and out. Everyone was cheerful. So, I automatically thought, "Hey, this quilt store beats the heck out of The Store that Shall not be Named." You know the one I'm talking about: The one with all the coupo...
I knit hats for my Gram when she had cancer. She's the one that taught me to knit. I was a new knitter and not all the hats turned out the right size...so she donated the rest to the chemo center. And then she was gone. And it was years before I could knit another hat. There's no way to make it better. But I do know that hand knits are like hugs...and your aunt will appreciate the love that comes with it.
Commented Mar 4, 2013 on Stay, Don't Go. at knit and tonic
Stay, Don't Go.
It just occurred to me that my mom died about 10 years ago just a few days ago. I say "about" 10 years ago because I'm not the type of person who keeps track. I know that it might be ten or eleven years ago. It might even be nine (but I'm thinking 10), except I do know that it was in February....
I want to remove a tree from my grove and it's not working. Help?
Commented Mar 3, 2013 on Grove Guide! at FarmVille 2
Grove Guide!
Got Tree crowding? Save some Water and space on your Farm with Groves! Store up to four Trees and water all at the same time with one single click. If you are level 10 or higher, you will see the following pop-up. Click on “Place Grove” to get started. Building the Grove Your first st...
I have arthritis in my hands. Is there a big difference (for my hands) in using small needles (like socks) or large needles (bulky hat).
Commented Feb 7, 2013 on And to Think I Thought Knitting Yoga was a Joke . . . Q & A and a Giveaway! at knit and tonic
And to Think I Thought Knitting Yoga was a Joke . . . Q & A and a Giveaway!
Gosh, it has been years, and I think I blogged about it way back, but I went to this breast cancer awareness knitting event and met up with other bloggers and I was wearing a tank top that said "gin and tonic" (because, eh, why not? Right?) and this dude at one of the booths looked at me and s...
When I first read this. I just had to click "keep new" because I knew I had to say something, but I didn't know what to day. Your name in knitting will always be a big thing for me. Your Daisy Cardigan was the first REAL thing that I ever knit. And you so patiently answered questions I emailed you. And though my girl has outgrown that cardi...I will keep it forever. Thank You for being real. Thank you for not disappearing. Hoping that 2013 includes more of those cookie baking kind of days for you and the kids.
Commented Jan 7, 2013 on Here we go... at Marie Grace Designs
Here we go...
So... Its 2013. Every blog in blog-dom has already made resolutions and brave proclamations for the coming 12 months. Except this one. Which has set idle for much too long. So I suppose its my turn to fess up and get this show back on the road. Hold onto your hats.... this is gonna...
KM is now following Meg Duerksen
Sep 15, 2012
Love the knitted jewelry! I know my daughter would love a bracelet. And I've still got a few years before she heads off to college (thank God...I'm not ready for that.).
Commented Aug 22, 2012 on Laura Nelkin's Adorn Anew at Through the Loops!
Laura Nelkin's Adorn Anew
My good friend Laura Nelkin has created a wonderful pattern collection featuring knitted, beaded jewelry. When you subscribe to the Adorn Anew collection you will receive one new pattern at the beginning of each month from May thru December 2012. Since it's already August, you will get the fir...
I knew I wouldn't finish anything while watching the Olympics, but still I pressed on. I'm almost to the last chart on Girasole!
Commented Aug 18, 2012 on Olympics Withdrawal at Felt Like Knitting
Olympics Withdrawal
I'm missing the Olympics. As you can tell from my absence here, I was really wrapped up in them. I've watched more TV the last few weeks than all the last year combined. And now I don't know what to do with myself. :) Okay, that's not exactly true, but I am feeling myself reaching for the...
Beautiful! Not in my neck of the woods. My joy is the hummingbirds that visit us.
Commented Aug 17, 2012 on Corner View: Fauna at kittycafe
Corner View: Fauna
Corner View is a weekly appointment - each Wednesday - created by Jane, hosted by Francesca, where bloggers from all corners of the world share their view on a pre-arranged theme. If by chance you happen to look out your window at the right moment, usually in the early morning... If by chance ...
2012-2013 curriculum
Math: Primary Mathematics 5A & 5B Primary Mathematics 4A & 4B Primary Mathematics 2B & 3A Key to … books for extra review Language Arts: Houghton Mifflin Reading : Gr5 Houghton Mifflin Reading : Gr4 Houghton Mifflin Reading : combo Gr 2 & 3 I use HM reading so that... Continue reading
Posted Aug 7, 2012 at school@home
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How is it August Already?
Posted Aug 6, 2012 at A tree planted by the waters...
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YUM! It's been a long time since we've made homemade ice cream. Probably too long.
Commented Aug 5, 2012 on Chocolate Hot and Cold at kittycafe
Chocolate Hot and Cold
In this household hot chocolate is a year round thing. Even with this crazy heat, the evenings cool down and Ms. M, the resident connoisseur usually mixes up a mug before bed. We found some highly recommended mexican hot chocolate discs at the grocery store this winter but she did not care for t...
KM is now following Jean Van't Hul
Aug 2, 2012
We collect nativity scenes. A new one each year. It's my favorite way to decorate for Christmas.
Commented Aug 2, 2012 on The Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet - Commentary and Giveaway at knit and tonic
The Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet - Commentary and Giveaway
When I recieved Hunter Hammersen's book, The Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet, I was immediately intrigued, probably not because I don't have a curio cabinet of my own, although my grandmother did have one. Years later, like 20 years later, I can totally see in my mind's eye what she had in her curi...
KM is now following Insight for Living
Jul 13, 2012
I think it looks great from here. While I'm proud of my fancy cabled sweaters....I'm just as proud of my first scarf with a few dropped stitches. Just look at it as progress. ;0)
Commented Jul 13, 2012 on I need to practice my quilting! at Felt Like Knitting
I need to practice my quilting!
This weekend I practiced free motion quilting on this pillow case. I quickly decided that I need more practice at free motion quilting! But now I've decided that I also need practice quilting circles (used my walking foot). Here's a shot from farther away. What do you think? Should I ke...
KM is now following Annie
Jun 27, 2012
Oh no! I carry an EpiPen for shellfish allergy. Those hives are just miserable...as well as the passing out.
Commented Jun 27, 2012 on Severe allergy at Felt Like Knitting
Severe allergy
Yesterday I found out that I'm allergic to insect stings. I'm not sure what got me, but it got me good. I went to urgent care, passed out, and ended up in the ER because they were concerned that I may have hit my head when I passed out. I'm telling you this because it's important for you to ...
2011-2012 in review
This was a tough school year. I spent May & June planning with 5 other moms for a CA History co-op. In July, it fell apart. I spent August re-doing the work I'd done in June. I lost my vacation. And while I knew that it was probably for the... Continue reading
Posted Jun 21, 2012 at school@home
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Summer Plans
I feel like if I don't make some plans, then my summer will slip by and I'll not get to the stuff that's important. Need to do: Clean out each kids's closet Remodel the bathroom Build a Dog Run Trim the Hedge Defrost the garage freezer Clean out old school... Continue reading
Posted Jun 18, 2012 at A tree planted by the waters...
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Holly's HUGE!
Posted Jun 14, 2012 at A tree planted by the waters...
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Of course...smooches to the puppy. She loves kisses. km
Commented Jun 10, 2012 on If I told you my name would you still love me at A tree planted by the waters...
If I told you my name would you still love me
Now, you have looked at some of my Holly posts and wondered just what kind of dog Holly is. We've done a lot of wondering ourselves. The rescue group we adopted her from told us Lab/Collie. She did a lot of growing and changing so that when she was 16 weeks and started her puppy class the tra...
If I told you my name would you still love me
Posted Jun 9, 2012 at A tree planted by the waters...
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2012 so far (the cliffs notes edition)
I'm actually going to back up a bit into 2011. Early in December my 8 year old was in the ER for an entire day hooked up to IV and running tests. We went home with a Strep Throat diagnosis (which he did have) but also wondering if that was... Continue reading
Posted Jun 9, 2012 at A tree planted by the waters...
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Feeding my family is a full time job!
Every weekend, I make a menu for the week based on what's on sale at the grocery stores I shop at (Trader Joes, Sprouts, and Stater Bros.). Then I shop and prep (sometimes I'll chop the veggies) for the week. I use the crock pot on most Tuesdays because I'll... Continue reading
Posted Jun 9, 2012 at A tree planted by the waters...
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