tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079054966805394602024-03-18T20:15:57.015-07:00Firefly StitchesFirefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-51847005294118429832013-07-31T17:15:00.003-07:002013-08-01T18:17:11.324-07:00Flourless Avocado Brownies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Growing up in California I was a natural born avocado lover. I eat them plain, on eggs, as guacamole, on tacos or a sandwich. The old saying that opposites attract could not have been more true for my love of avocados because my husband hates them. I came across this <a href="http://brooklynfarmgirl.com/2013/07/12/fudgy-avocado-peanut-butter-chocolate-brownies/">recipe</a> via the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diyNatural">DIY Natural</a> Facebook page and as soon as I saw it I went to my kitchen to make sure I had all of the ingredients.</div>
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Dinner was in the oven and I set out all of my ingredients for the brownies. My husband walks into the kitchen as I am mashing the avocado and makes a funny face at the bowl of green mush and then says," I see sugar, you must be making dessert!" I chuckled inside and said yes. He had no idea the bowl of green mush was about to be his dessert.</div>
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After we finished dinner he asked about the brownies that were cooling. My husband is serious about dessert. To be on the safe side I told him they were a little different and to eat them with an open mind. I had no idea how avocado tasting they were going to be. His comment was, "these are not some lame Paleo experiment are they?" I know that sounds horrible but we have had a handful of epic fails in the Paleo department. However we have had more positive Paleo experiences that negative. Long story short, we both loved the brownies and you could not taste the slightest hint of avocado. They were warm, moist, fudgy and everything a chocolate brownie should be. Now I just need a recipe to disguise broccoli which I happen to love and he happens to hate.</div>
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Here is a picture of one of the epic fails, but I choose not to share those recipes:) They were suppose to be coconut/almond flour cookies and they completely went flat and were hard as a rock. That cookie sheet was super fun to clean......not!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 avocado </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup melted butter (I always bake with salted butter)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup creamy nut butter (I used peanut)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 egg</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 teaspoons vanilla</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3/4 cup cocoa powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3 cup chocolate chips</span></span></div>
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1/2 cup walnuts (optional)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8x11 pan with all natural cooking spray</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mash your avocado until it is a cream consistency</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Add your nut butter, melted butter, egg, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla. Stir.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cook for 30-35 minutes or until your toothpick comes out clean</span></span></div>
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I hope you enjoy these as much as we did. We stored them in the refrigerator because I was not sure if the avocado would start to make the brownies taste bad from sitting out even though they were cooked.<br />
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Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-77699265185271951132013-07-18T19:44:00.000-07:002013-07-31T17:22:20.296-07:00Margherita Pizza-Zucchini StyleTwo weeks ago I was so very blessed to receive two bags full of beautiful veggies from a friends garden. She gave me an assortment of peppers, zucchini, eggplant, squash and tomatoes. As soon as I got home I washed everything up and started to brainstorm what I was going to make. The first thing that came to mind was an appetizer I had seen on none other than Pinterest for <a href="http://www.ilovetocook.org/grilled-zucchini-pizza-slices/">zucchini pizza bites</a>. I am not a pork or beef eater so I modified the toppings and made my very own margherita pizzas.<br />
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I used a half of one zucchini, two tomatoes, fresh basil from my garden, pasta sauce of your choice and mozzarella cheese. You can add or remove any toppings to make it suit your taste buds.</div>
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Slice the zucchini about 1/4-1/2 thick depending on how think you like your veggies. Add 1-2 tablespoons of pasta sauce and top with 1 tablespoon of cheese per slice.</div>
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Add fresh basil and tomatoes followed by a tiny bit more cheese :)</div>
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Bake at 350 degrees F for about 15-20 minutes</div>
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These were a delicious low calorie treat that took my mind off of the Mellow Mushroom pizza that I had been craving all week. Great as a meal, mid day snack or a party appetizer if served fresh.</div>
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Leave a comment if you have any questions. Happy Eating!</div>
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Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-44765775567299639452013-05-09T08:19:00.000-07:002013-07-24T18:55:52.025-07:00Paleo Friendly Fruit and Nut Bites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Before my husband and I started our journey towards the Paleo diet he would eat some sort of packaged cookie or snack with a glass of milk after dinner almost every night. He has done as awesome job at cutting out dairy and cookies but I know there are always healthy substitutes out there. After doing lots of research on non-processes snacks and desserts I realized that several of them were fruit and nut based and super easy to make with the right ingredients.</div>
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I found this <a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/08/12/hot-fudge-brownie-larabars/">recipe</a> for a starter and kind of made my own creation from there.</div>
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1 Lb of dates</div>
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2 Tbs nut butter of choice</div>
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1/2 cup crushed almonds</div>
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1/2 cup finely chopped dried coconut</div>
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First things first, my local grocery store only sells pitted dates. Bend the date in half and the pit will be exposed. Just pick them out and throw them in your compost pile.</div>
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Toss the dates and the nut butter in the food processor and start pulsing. You will probably have to use a spoon to move things around a few times.</div>
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If your dates start to look like a "hot mess" then you are doing it right.</div>
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Once they look like mush with small chunks then dump it onto a piece of wax paper.</div>
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Start to roll into small 1" size balls and then roll between the almond and coconut mixture. They are ready to eat now but I like to place in the fridge for about 3 hours so they can firm up a bit.</div>
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Tada! You have a healthy snack that is great for on the go people or for a late night sweet tooth.</div>
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My next yummy recipe that I will be trying are these <a href="http://sogoodandtasty.blogspot.com/2012/02/chocolate-black-bean-truffles.html">black bean truffle balls</a>.</div>
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Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-79929642013783046792013-04-05T18:34:00.000-07:002013-07-24T18:51:14.069-07:00Infusing Your Own VodkaWith Summer in full swing sometimes it is nice to unwind with a nice adult beverage (if you are of age, of course) at the end of the day. If you like fruity classics like Tommy Bahama's <a href="http://www.tommybahama.com/TBG/Live_the_Life/Island_Time_Cocktails.jsp">Grapefruit Basil martini</a> or Bonefish Grill's <a href="http://www.bonefishgrill.com/content/our-menu-bar-martinis/">Lemondrop martini</a> then you are in luck. Infusing your own vodka to any fruity flavor is as easy as 1, 2, 3.<br />
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Start out my selecting your favorite non flavored vodka as well as a fruit of choice. You will want to use about 1 cup of fruit and make sure you remove any pits, stems or white fleshy residue like on citrus.</div>
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I chose to use grapefruit and lemons. You can cut or peel your fruit into one inch sections or if you are using a small fruit like a blueberry then cut the berries in half for full flavor infusing.</div>
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Seal it up in a mason jar or container of your choice and let it sit for at least 24-48 hours.</div>
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You can strain your vodka and toss the fruit or your can do what I did and use it as a floating garnish in your drink.....or just eat them plain (prepare for instant buzz!)</div>
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Other great flavors are peach, mango and pineapple.</div>
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Leave a comment if you have any questions or fun flavor creations. Please drink responsibly. Firefly stitches and its owner are not responsible for anything you may or may not do while drinking alcoholic beverages.</div>
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Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-86509262831089416132013-01-25T17:54:00.000-08:002013-01-25T18:00:02.168-08:00I'm Back!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I can't believe that I have not written a post since last April. I finished the Spring semester and had to take Anatomy 2 in a Summer crash course which consumed all of my time in addition to my then 11 month old. Not to mention my husband was in California for the Summer and I was working 3 12-hour night shifts per week. Whew!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After that long summer I was accepted into the Surgical Technology program and finished the Fall semester with straight A's. Meanwhile our family has been blessed with a little girl whom we named Willow on January 3rd. Due to Ms. Willow being almost 2 weeks late I was not able to resume Spring semester but will be starting back January 2014. In the mean time I am officially a stay at home mom so I will be blogging, sewing lots of fun things, starting a long awaited cloth diaper experience and hopefully enjoying every moment home with my 18 month old and 3 week old.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stay tuned to lots of great recipes, tips and updates about my life and my sweet family!</span></div>
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Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-53974540356028630222012-04-11T21:13:00.001-07:002012-04-12T14:06:17.435-07:00Pallet Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before I was introduced to Pinterest I consider myself to be very crafty and creative but over the past few months of "pinning" I have found myself saying more and more, "why didn't I think of that?" My latest find was the awesome idea of pallet gardening. A few weeks ago my husband mentioned that he could get pallets from work for free and I made this wonderful <a href="http://fireflystitches.blogspot.com/2012/03/small-wooden-pallet-table.html">wooden pallet table</a>. That same weekend we started this fun garden project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My husband and I live on just over .75 acres of land. It seems to be just perfect for our two dogs a nice inground pool and now a beautiful garden area. The main reason the pallet garden appealed to me was because we did not have access to a tiller and if you can see in the image below our area is covered in that horrible southern centipede grass and we had no way to break it up or get rid of all of the grass and weeds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">We used 4"x4"x8' posts and stacked them two high and made two rows to start. Make sure you nail them together at each end so they don't topple over when you add the pallets and soil.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I could have done the nailing by myself but it's always better to ask a buff shirtless man you help you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">While the buff shirtless man is working take pictures of any cute babies that you happen to find in your yard :)</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Ok, so back to the part about not having a tiller. Newspaper is a great and semi free weed stopper. I know that eventually it will turn to compost but you can lay weed stop sheets or another form of weed preventative if you would like. Do not spray this area with weed killers because that can transfer to your veggies. I laid newspaper over the entire surface and sprayed with water to hold it in place and then we laid the pallets on top.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Once we got the paper down and the pallets in, this is what it looked like. We ended up making two beds that were 8x8'. Once you have everything in place you will want to remove every second or third pallet slat for the area where you will plant your produce.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Go to your local nursery and get topsoil. One cubic yard of soil was about $33 and filled one of the 8x8 areas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sadly I don't own a dump truck or a hauler so I put my muscles and shovel to work. Fill the pallets all of the way with soil. Make sure you get all of the nooks and crannies or your soil will start to sink once you water your garden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39uCfpRPwqWvw6ffGQeiRzOjLQRDNbc5TCcqhcbOuvr_g5kMo5BfqmA7qOUHNN9WhvaXr9k_Ymr4kPq0B20KvVHonGHP_rWgZLbzGV1gogn4Kl9h3BnFk65XlKnx1fQ5uER6t72FUPYJR/s1600/IMG_8659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39uCfpRPwqWvw6ffGQeiRzOjLQRDNbc5TCcqhcbOuvr_g5kMo5BfqmA7qOUHNN9WhvaXr9k_Ymr4kPq0B20KvVHonGHP_rWgZLbzGV1gogn4Kl9h3BnFk65XlKnx1fQ5uER6t72FUPYJR/s400/IMG_8659.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I purchased some plants, we started some from seeds and we ordered some from an online nursery back in the fall. Place them all where you want them to go and put the markers in the soil and plant them in the open areas of the pallet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Once you are finished planting it should look a little something like this!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Roma and big boy tomatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">Sweet mint </div><div align="center">Mint can be very invasion so I planted a few cinder blocks worth of mint with the same newspaper on the ground concept that I used in the garden. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband got about 15 pallets from work and we used some to make a raised garden bed which I will be posting about tomorrow. Pick a pallet that has nice and even wood planks on top so the top of your table will be smooth and even.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMDw8rqfKl1mwD0BpcXdTod6GXUrck300es0nJ6yPeeoloNZuOm4HTpLTOj1MRyhH4id321Fr-Kmg2GolmfPcXbHE1JbiEx43EQhs_S8xsM1s4IdkOKifjbAHv7mcIzyKLyQXI2lJnJiL9/s1600/IMG_8669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMDw8rqfKl1mwD0BpcXdTod6GXUrck300es0nJ6yPeeoloNZuOm4HTpLTOj1MRyhH4id321Fr-Kmg2GolmfPcXbHE1JbiEx43EQhs_S8xsM1s4IdkOKifjbAHv7mcIzyKLyQXI2lJnJiL9/s400/IMG_8669.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I cut one pallet in half with my circular saw to start with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oHgQIndnhoUwCsimV5NhN3nJVUJ8-7Rev7jgoOOh_IriR5WwAQcAb8ZWVSUomvhEC6chbbu5l6R5AA0BvcRIvor8e7r-wOd90Fic7Bl-Wl5F7LxuII4vIINAoF8KPw63ei9Ni1v5ZSnj/s1600/IMG_8670.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oHgQIndnhoUwCsimV5NhN3nJVUJ8-7Rev7jgoOOh_IriR5WwAQcAb8ZWVSUomvhEC6chbbu5l6R5AA0BvcRIvor8e7r-wOd90Fic7Bl-Wl5F7LxuII4vIINAoF8KPw63ei9Ni1v5ZSnj/s400/IMG_8670.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">After you have your length and width determined find a pot or basin to fit inside the pallet top. You will want to cut a hole in the top layer of the pallet about 1/4 smaller than the rim of the basin so the lip of the basin will rest on the wood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91N5YUqNZsagWulqiFCW9bn1aBxN7qquZ-G_A1BMe3WzdpVHVO6F5kYJloqC8wTLdRKtqJrjyAg1vISsg73OAZdMbPINnIX4W595FmxeHs1eLAi7UYiDwZGSDcy4Mr_dmDYxveiUMout7/s1600/IMG_8671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91N5YUqNZsagWulqiFCW9bn1aBxN7qquZ-G_A1BMe3WzdpVHVO6F5kYJloqC8wTLdRKtqJrjyAg1vISsg73OAZdMbPINnIX4W595FmxeHs1eLAi7UYiDwZGSDcy4Mr_dmDYxveiUMout7/s400/IMG_8671.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I know this sounds really dumb but the only thing I could find laying around that was the perfect size was the wash basin I was given in the hospital when I had my son. Whatever works, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9i1EAWpHxKxErsc15u6i88ynojoDNBeZX4oQRQ4_3qBwS2iRJw8x-CPmIFusmH6grwy2abfjLWmm4d-J2n1ZI2hGxv_9ztWidwmXBM5xgpJIfhPmyMYvdlccZyL2OyUhB38PlQQJ2hAy/s1600/IMG_8672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9i1EAWpHxKxErsc15u6i88ynojoDNBeZX4oQRQ4_3qBwS2iRJw8x-CPmIFusmH6grwy2abfjLWmm4d-J2n1ZI2hGxv_9ztWidwmXBM5xgpJIfhPmyMYvdlccZyL2OyUhB38PlQQJ2hAy/s400/IMG_8672.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">For the legs you will need a 4x4x8' post. Cut this into 4- 2 foot sections with your saw.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwH5917NxwC-QglnKIgFJa7WqcblVyZ2gFS1VhP6wtPohXENskgA9m6WBz_E2JL0MhLDqtV2yfF1XluXlN-oiwEcdwtPNHyoZ3ttw5Q2DDEvnbQt_wLZoiEWq6yLwVV40kRMpWPxnrWpj/s1600/IMG_8685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwH5917NxwC-QglnKIgFJa7WqcblVyZ2gFS1VhP6wtPohXENskgA9m6WBz_E2JL0MhLDqtV2yfF1XluXlN-oiwEcdwtPNHyoZ3ttw5Q2DDEvnbQt_wLZoiEWq6yLwVV40kRMpWPxnrWpj/s400/IMG_8685.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Get your level our and make sure they are all even so you don't have a wobbly table. It would be a tragedy to knock over a mojito or pina colada in the heat of summer :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiej3jcs3lqDjhovYZ2UPT5ZkAOcPkNReGQveJUA6ADQlwzHCCUDrPhcpJGP_b87SS2mf2Z4fhk4rDcNoOwyapPsz0FNxgO5xWAXdvwg9E71zE_kr6GAuaZ3n7fiwWSSzMhNrMEK549eb38/s1600/IMG_8686.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiej3jcs3lqDjhovYZ2UPT5ZkAOcPkNReGQveJUA6ADQlwzHCCUDrPhcpJGP_b87SS2mf2Z4fhk4rDcNoOwyapPsz0FNxgO5xWAXdvwg9E71zE_kr6GAuaZ3n7fiwWSSzMhNrMEK549eb38/s400/IMG_8686.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">nail all of the legs together through the tops and the sides. You should have a minimum of four nails in each leg.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyvjxOeh65kca-PwRXAFTOJxxCnzNdFTW3qst0lakZotNxIFqjoPprrs-BbyR1zOqUvDISpunlDUGgcQpWblsVRlpLU_kcvi1i1idDu7OYdACHAh4oHE8XlS-3x8uLaLQlV0HK63vbMY9/s1600/IMG_8687.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyvjxOeh65kca-PwRXAFTOJxxCnzNdFTW3qst0lakZotNxIFqjoPprrs-BbyR1zOqUvDISpunlDUGgcQpWblsVRlpLU_kcvi1i1idDu7OYdACHAh4oHE8XlS-3x8uLaLQlV0HK63vbMY9/s400/IMG_8687.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">In the mean time take a picture of any cute babies laying around your backyard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcFbc3jMsuT-VjDIa-EkZPsnMc_Qle_dx22q_vhjew5dxYJDelcwKzn6ytNig0Q_9f30HoqZvhwNapPmcPk5UQIbwwDyyWKReA8uhcfFHdEu6cvSNzEprompXDZWSTNCLngMPhsUhhb-9/s1600/IMG_8696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcFbc3jMsuT-VjDIa-EkZPsnMc_Qle_dx22q_vhjew5dxYJDelcwKzn6ytNig0Q_9f30HoqZvhwNapPmcPk5UQIbwwDyyWKReA8uhcfFHdEu6cvSNzEprompXDZWSTNCLngMPhsUhhb-9/s400/IMG_8696.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Next I broke off 4 slats from the other half of the pallet to use as a border and stability pieces for the table. The slats should already be the length of the table to just nail them on for a trim piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOnm7quPACrLhh6KxBDCCFLPL8dYhgI8crVm4ZJweTrBDfJSuGQDSNjqB5U3C_5FtOTncbNIDNqN0MuPz-lW2acqH8BokClcd8z9VUd5yoGvHsgxdNSX-WtVVZMgtt-FfZ31DCrfYQw3L/s1600/IMG_8698.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOnm7quPACrLhh6KxBDCCFLPL8dYhgI8crVm4ZJweTrBDfJSuGQDSNjqB5U3C_5FtOTncbNIDNqN0MuPz-lW2acqH8BokClcd8z9VUd5yoGvHsgxdNSX-WtVVZMgtt-FfZ31DCrfYQw3L/s400/IMG_8698.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here is the table on its side the the trim piece goes around the top. (I hope this makes sense)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzHOSsFf7F0gP3PvdtkbC8kzDMCzSZE6FAA9VvEPzAYSCtMnyw37BCLS5uxwGwLuelXFT3xX5mqCWftBQEmT2h3v_EMT7206YVTt1i0klTtD-aQnVpeR513rlHBP79utOJHGKCuzGFiMM/s1600/IMG_8699.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzHOSsFf7F0gP3PvdtkbC8kzDMCzSZE6FAA9VvEPzAYSCtMnyw37BCLS5uxwGwLuelXFT3xX5mqCWftBQEmT2h3v_EMT7206YVTt1i0klTtD-aQnVpeR513rlHBP79utOJHGKCuzGFiMM/s400/IMG_8699.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Once you have the trim and stability pieces on paint the table and add your basin. Voila!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGxg1IbA49qPzTiHTfWusQv3ZJSP1PJI8cHFSe9bXP61i7DFVyINn1JquPD9eiq5OddkktLFCIeDTpB7HlbBfv2rXfbvDMsTuhEMjXkRkIiidcAuSMpSF5VPm1ChUYB4_fj3gAyVNMqny/s1600/IMG_8700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGxg1IbA49qPzTiHTfWusQv3ZJSP1PJI8cHFSe9bXP61i7DFVyINn1JquPD9eiq5OddkktLFCIeDTpB7HlbBfv2rXfbvDMsTuhEMjXkRkIiidcAuSMpSF5VPm1ChUYB4_fj3gAyVNMqny/s400/IMG_8700.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span>3 cups of fresh or frozen fruit (I used frozen blueberries), 1 egg, 1 1/2 cups almond meal, 2 tbsp coconut oil, 2 tbsp cinnamon, honey......oven@350, put fruit on bottom of pie dish and drizzle with honey, mix egg, almond meal, coconut oil</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">, and cinnamon in bowl.......by hand crumble the mixture over the fruit, bake in oven for 35 minutes...I put about 1/4 cup of coconut milk in the bottom of my bowl and put my serving of the cobbler in the milk, it was excellent but next time I think I'll serve with frozen vanilla yogurt.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF9Svm2B2DPnfMh4QhI4WVaH-yLU5t0m5hF5VfTHotOezRQyCAycXem7XbLJGU1entoTCFxDgJDA_HY86ZyVyRR2ZH7Cx0_eLf8Jpp6z4ZhvqhqnCbNWxGnnvoBP-U2zI6mXP2_LdT3HR0/s1600/426902_3260487544084_1024037619_33252042_264347490_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF9Svm2B2DPnfMh4QhI4WVaH-yLU5t0m5hF5VfTHotOezRQyCAycXem7XbLJGU1entoTCFxDgJDA_HY86ZyVyRR2ZH7Cx0_eLf8Jpp6z4ZhvqhqnCbNWxGnnvoBP-U2zI6mXP2_LdT3HR0/s320/426902_3260487544084_1024037619_33252042_264347490_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided that I had to try it because it looked so yummy. I modified a few things so here is what I did.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">First of all I decided to serve mine with frozen banana yogurt. Simply take 3-4 bananas and cut them into 1/2 inch slices and freeze them for 2-3 hours until they are solid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYR5zeknZaF2KegvPn0I6PIUlhDXGUsYOO1VaDgLwl5dZoUBZPMfKWrYZmrtshQ4H2xOL32mCVoS_KsykfgT4WGJJa2e7Ex5HBjut9Nxobcm6Iqqm_o3SK9HMCmC4uxmHmRxccPzt4W8rA/s1600/IMG_8587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYR5zeknZaF2KegvPn0I6PIUlhDXGUsYOO1VaDgLwl5dZoUBZPMfKWrYZmrtshQ4H2xOL32mCVoS_KsykfgT4WGJJa2e7Ex5HBjut9Nxobcm6Iqqm_o3SK9HMCmC4uxmHmRxccPzt4W8rA/s400/IMG_8587.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> In the mean time you will need the following:</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup Bob's Red Mill GF almond meal/flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup pure maple syrup</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 cup dehydrated chopped coconut(unsweetened)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups berries of choice</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 tablespoons of coconut oil</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> In a separate bowl combine 1/2 of coconut and all of the flour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLN21EUayupEIoNPacOmZiy-X_6bo0tKDrlgHn0mwnW7FCpa4u8tsBxTvfaynNyvnxtYor0gHY3GJRfAtb7nkbX-YeEL0fIeFZl0sBUDbXJbKGFGs2JNLb8FDek9HL2lOReQ_WMd9wtkPg/s1600/IMG_8593.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLN21EUayupEIoNPacOmZiy-X_6bo0tKDrlgHn0mwnW7FCpa4u8tsBxTvfaynNyvnxtYor0gHY3GJRfAtb7nkbX-YeEL0fIeFZl0sBUDbXJbKGFGs2JNLb8FDek9HL2lOReQ_WMd9wtkPg/s400/IMG_8593.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Add melted coconut oil and 1/8 cup of the maple syrup. Mix together and it should resemble a crumbly fruit topping. Put the topping over the fruit and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEviw5rwLL4hf_9pNh1j9o6naZ3vRDZhJvN06fm3h0klkNWY6TwwQ-T3TvLfJqv-MoamzmV1ElwmwpcmOIzn1_-7zH300z17rHY9mbrFNMd5CbsMnl1AyxRIWYEzFzwWw36s0L4LDWjkdv/s1600/IMG_8594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEviw5rwLL4hf_9pNh1j9o6naZ3vRDZhJvN06fm3h0klkNWY6TwwQ-T3TvLfJqv-MoamzmV1ElwmwpcmOIzn1_-7zH300z17rHY9mbrFNMd5CbsMnl1AyxRIWYEzFzwWw36s0L4LDWjkdv/s400/IMG_8594.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Voila! It should smell amazing and look a little something like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMk4WTY3Ckuln6DCaxV009Zkv1st8k_DPzBCAdMszBT-No305uHFnADLcIfMV3Efge7n-YRxi4P30X3EwCM3aHE21pqc2m_qDjsj4CFJsqaNMxMtpJp1hLI7bMRox95CLXfeB6-plN7AcE/s1600/IMG_8600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMk4WTY3Ckuln6DCaxV009Zkv1st8k_DPzBCAdMszBT-No305uHFnADLcIfMV3Efge7n-YRxi4P30X3EwCM3aHE21pqc2m_qDjsj4CFJsqaNMxMtpJp1hLI7bMRox95CLXfeB6-plN7AcE/s400/IMG_8600.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">After the time has passed for the bananas throw them in the blender or food processor and start pulsing. You will have to scrape the sides several times and move the bananas around. They will start to get crumbly looking. That is good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpA8ODMiEn0uklbT1b5q3XVMo8MPjSs4Wny0MSv4jZ7d2Ic0VxaNfCyoI83HKlTuDWv7V1RJJ9BnvZPFkEQvYSU_95G4wZ4-9ZQb7dALKWbMZ6mYngtkbLOjQcrSkQBkAR4OnSHkQbPeH/s1600/IMG_8596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpA8ODMiEn0uklbT1b5q3XVMo8MPjSs4Wny0MSv4jZ7d2Ic0VxaNfCyoI83HKlTuDWv7V1RJJ9BnvZPFkEQvYSU_95G4wZ4-9ZQb7dALKWbMZ6mYngtkbLOjQcrSkQBkAR4OnSHkQbPeH/s400/IMG_8596.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">50 pulses or so later, the bananas should look a little something like this. I put mine in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes to firm it up a bit and then serve it with your fruit crisp.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZy44M8ppnTVaoeUmkJYPWeRmHoxx7R5hgI4LpNBwJbTxPD6Adsxdvl3a25YyjTdLLkB1NAPFfqv6fYW4l8R_qrTDYYdjzx8O2gB1srV8HhSSY9KvmD_CaDOCCbfnjTTGniFr8oRJDugOe/s1600/IMG_8598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZy44M8ppnTVaoeUmkJYPWeRmHoxx7R5hgI4LpNBwJbTxPD6Adsxdvl3a25YyjTdLLkB1NAPFfqv6fYW4l8R_qrTDYYdjzx8O2gB1srV8HhSSY9KvmD_CaDOCCbfnjTTGniFr8oRJDugOe/s400/IMG_8598.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> So Yummy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVgPI8iAxpAwthLaFq6KZgrSG9Kt-rlXIYL_440f2r9iyHWwqWBtGO_m3H7BtWzm2AJbZ4knxkR0_ebqwkII-dZy9DLwlf50RZwAC_Z3OFdk2nKZ9wWruezq16fLnAbGdFkfYIsJi0SRV/s1600/IMG_8601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVgPI8iAxpAwthLaFq6KZgrSG9Kt-rlXIYL_440f2r9iyHWwqWBtGO_m3H7BtWzm2AJbZ4knxkR0_ebqwkII-dZy9DLwlf50RZwAC_Z3OFdk2nKZ9wWruezq16fLnAbGdFkfYIsJi0SRV/s400/IMG_8601.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">There you have it. Paleo friendly, gluten free, vegan dessert. </div><br />
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Whew, I was so busy these past few days and I realized I had not posted anything since the 9th. I am slacking! My husband and I are in the process of cleaning out our cabinets and converting over to an unprocessed diet. At this time I can't really call it Paleo because we are not quite there yet, however, that is our goal. When we started this conversion last week I told my hubby one of the main things that he could not have was white potatoes. He agreed even though he is a total meat and potatoes kind of guy. It was too funny because last night when we were serving dinner he did a look around the kitchen just to make sure he was not missing any potatoes :). I made a super delicious dinner with fresh water trout and veggies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">For the glaze: 3 cloves fresh garlic</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 inch section of fresh ginger</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup maple syrup</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup of soy sauce</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Put it in mini food processor for a few pulses until blended and set it aside for a minute. Score the fish all over making little "pockets" for the glaze to seep into. Pour over the fish and bake on 300 degrees for about 25-30 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">In the mean time, saute some mushrooms in water, fresh garlic and pepper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I also sauteed organic spinach and used the vegetable peeler to shred some squash. I cooked it the same way with water, pepper and garlic.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It was so yummy once we actually got to dig in!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you have any beginner Paleo or unprocessed diet recipes or tips? Send them my way and I will post them to share with others!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A nice clutch is always a welcomed addition to any wardrobe; especially on those nights out on the town when you don't want to have to worry about where to stash your bulky bag while you dance the night away. Here is a fun little tutorial for a simple clutch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(P.S. This is also a great pattern to use for a diaper clutch. Just make sure your measurements can hold a diaper or two and a to-go wipes container.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What you will need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fabric for exterior- 20 x11"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fabric for interior lining- 20 x 11"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mid-heavy weight iron on stabilizer- 20 x 11"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sew on velcro</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">optional-exterior embellishments</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQr2x9ljgO5AblwOki2MHXWY8AgB4PyUibvrE9dkIPgTmCwIRe3HOkz6dzNbbtgGxj5BEDD8trlJ-tVgiWXZ9bHb09cED4E2sRTaQc_JtQAk3QdzRfS0nOU4WMMJgZ08_KEwCzwlnLhKCa/s1600/IMG_8488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQr2x9ljgO5AblwOki2MHXWY8AgB4PyUibvrE9dkIPgTmCwIRe3HOkz6dzNbbtgGxj5BEDD8trlJ-tVgiWXZ9bHb09cED4E2sRTaQc_JtQAk3QdzRfS0nOU4WMMJgZ08_KEwCzwlnLhKCa/s400/IMG_8488.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> First things first. You need to cut your fabric into 20 x 11" rectangles and iron on the stabilizer to the wrong side of the liner fabric.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Next you will want to lay your exterior fabric right side down then lay the lining fabric right side up. Fold the bottom up and the top down so you can get an idea of where your velcro needs to be placed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15p3OnwxjDIwBttYMgCy7JveVHFEZWn5eNUOMJibFWEAKMDqSG9W7xpQkYGEwCY6CX8ELb1SmPB1jVbEuEN7I7r_V8nu3XAX0ZGOn25SJUG3rQUBWYCTUUfRD1V2WVcwasYhVTZ1ILn6a/s1600/IMG_8489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15p3OnwxjDIwBttYMgCy7JveVHFEZWn5eNUOMJibFWEAKMDqSG9W7xpQkYGEwCY6CX8ELb1SmPB1jVbEuEN7I7r_V8nu3XAX0ZGOn25SJUG3rQUBWYCTUUfRD1V2WVcwasYhVTZ1ILn6a/s400/IMG_8489.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Once you flip the top back up pin the velcro to the top portion of the clutch but on the liner fabric ONLY. Pin the next piece of velcro to the bottom of the clutch on the exterior fabric ONLY.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2lW6qkvTeS0tfCCVBiDxJVA2NMnMdJanPprfBzF9oWRHN8izcmUGKIu9m8yv6az9K_Wis84igmvsNgIOEa6_Hn6RsuiIx_RyEBD_iFb1238PEPV5lqj3iwHubvwC-8zilQXpfffl9dG5T/s1600/IMG_8491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2lW6qkvTeS0tfCCVBiDxJVA2NMnMdJanPprfBzF9oWRHN8izcmUGKIu9m8yv6az9K_Wis84igmvsNgIOEa6_Hn6RsuiIx_RyEBD_iFb1238PEPV5lqj3iwHubvwC-8zilQXpfffl9dG5T/s400/IMG_8491.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Sew your velcro on</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Q77gH18FMP3vATsmaLkOZtpB3_nskwkiARh045CFqbvA2NL_Hw_wkaN5UHHePq3FP4KTiw0Y7CxH_YyuUd6E5j7PP4nnZ7bnDuJf70_A4ZQsV_NvJld6YCyfZiT7FxaBrejsf21_ts9G/s1600/IMG_8492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Q77gH18FMP3vATsmaLkOZtpB3_nskwkiARh045CFqbvA2NL_Hw_wkaN5UHHePq3FP4KTiw0Y7CxH_YyuUd6E5j7PP4nnZ7bnDuJf70_A4ZQsV_NvJld6YCyfZiT7FxaBrejsf21_ts9G/s400/IMG_8492.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">This next step is optional if you would like to embellish the exterior in anyway go ahead and do so on the right side of the exterior fabric. I just added a little piece of leather to jazz it up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqrNiUNRJiwxql50W_r5aJTGb58HKOob0bhJ-Fn62YbjdD9_72Ptpv9qw1ru4qGj_Q4DJtr9RyvoTicJvpriNKLDy8Rzzn88oUfiEBcAItf95PP219k85zUKJyazesZNzbkviauhxiA-iK/s1600/IMG_8493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqrNiUNRJiwxql50W_r5aJTGb58HKOob0bhJ-Fn62YbjdD9_72Ptpv9qw1ru4qGj_Q4DJtr9RyvoTicJvpriNKLDy8Rzzn88oUfiEBcAItf95PP219k85zUKJyazesZNzbkviauhxiA-iK/s400/IMG_8493.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">With ride sides facing each other start at 1/4" down and sew down one long edge around the bottom and up the other long edge. Turn the clutch right side out and you should have something that looks like this. Iron all of your seams.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisH8ipXO2lxYoUl0KHe0_zsnwA0yqczZLtm0KTzj8XIuy0jtqv9-hizZh6CLood7UsX_SGBPfUGm0VBC-fp-yBTs_DAomMZwk8x-WygXdaOihzQvcBSEN-yMHHs-QZ9OBniiyUK58Qhhan/s1600/IMG_8494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisH8ipXO2lxYoUl0KHe0_zsnwA0yqczZLtm0KTzj8XIuy0jtqv9-hizZh6CLood7UsX_SGBPfUGm0VBC-fp-yBTs_DAomMZwk8x-WygXdaOihzQvcBSEN-yMHHs-QZ9OBniiyUK58Qhhan/s400/IMG_8494.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Fold the bottom of the clutch up and pin in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPdTStlLOcIdNJhH9ITYkvkwHgJgEjWSzw-AxyLH74bakwhnTN11xKk7jG6rMkBRaPh_P2zSonx_4paTDbEaK6cYcA1TAphdfXuPybG7xrHrDAjF4Mm7jeGVtkdG5dXwc1VpZ6UBZga7F/s1600/IMG_8495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPdTStlLOcIdNJhH9ITYkvkwHgJgEjWSzw-AxyLH74bakwhnTN11xKk7jG6rMkBRaPh_P2zSonx_4paTDbEaK6cYcA1TAphdfXuPybG7xrHrDAjF4Mm7jeGVtkdG5dXwc1VpZ6UBZga7F/s400/IMG_8495.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Fold the top seam down 1/4" and pin in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8VE1luC1xqHJYmBlzZzCZP38_hpcW0RY4giE8tCMZy-nbmvMqCBccO9_1r2JRIHXzoqSQL4lXB4zmsTVXxJnvNizsZ644dgNlcuJGJngN_UuPe3tREkewUYw4D9zrXGIslgE9-ENAoSf/s1600/IMG_8496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8VE1luC1xqHJYmBlzZzCZP38_hpcW0RY4giE8tCMZy-nbmvMqCBccO9_1r2JRIHXzoqSQL4lXB4zmsTVXxJnvNizsZ644dgNlcuJGJngN_UuPe3tREkewUYw4D9zrXGIslgE9-ENAoSf/s400/IMG_8496.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Top stitch around the right side, across the top and then down the second side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTTUkXUDEm57C7IlWHPgL8TLRhP0XQ8ucm9Pv4wRT3hyphenhyphenvh-9TxGfCpj-qWuzRVlxvEDZiKsiuEXV4LCdvno2hT1T_XFTnPkaDM4SFGKwe9WvbbAQc58lm-dSs6wLPLs3qxEakEXYPfBVd/s1600/IMG_8499.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTTUkXUDEm57C7IlWHPgL8TLRhP0XQ8ucm9Pv4wRT3hyphenhyphenvh-9TxGfCpj-qWuzRVlxvEDZiKsiuEXV4LCdvno2hT1T_XFTnPkaDM4SFGKwe9WvbbAQc58lm-dSs6wLPLs3qxEakEXYPfBVd/s400/IMG_8499.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Once you are finished it should look a little something like this!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKLo7qMkDPPbxurg5dfuUSbhkX5-oL05TAsCTwUYU4LAzA1Y8hPdRu_m4YPX8BFcy3Oi4lrMgUJxiK5Y2YnoRLwdLP9TqwaLpR9l_5FjuiKVZzn-Ug32LsgMp2Senc3k2MZyYcjqNaw0u/s1600/IMG_8501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKLo7qMkDPPbxurg5dfuUSbhkX5-oL05TAsCTwUYU4LAzA1Y8hPdRu_m4YPX8BFcy3Oi4lrMgUJxiK5Y2YnoRLwdLP9TqwaLpR9l_5FjuiKVZzn-Ug32LsgMp2Senc3k2MZyYcjqNaw0u/s400/IMG_8501.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Make one in every size and color for any occasion or as a gift!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKiaiNwL9h8pLYVNTilygha-h68kYthvYNiPWhGdd9uTfZHszslQ_8wZD5_TwsE69sxZztpJ-UcY6Ip1pYK6aDkRP_W3l-XEmtApwEEQqAfuzhd1zl9MdsqWWQf4A6j5JRI4PXzqz_9k3/s1600/IMG_8511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKiaiNwL9h8pLYVNTilygha-h68kYthvYNiPWhGdd9uTfZHszslQ_8wZD5_TwsE69sxZztpJ-UcY6Ip1pYK6aDkRP_W3l-XEmtApwEEQqAfuzhd1zl9MdsqWWQf4A6j5JRI4PXzqz_9k3/s400/IMG_8511.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by. Send me pictures of your clutch!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Brittney</span></div>Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-73935778674347651962012-03-08T04:46:00.001-08:002012-03-08T04:47:25.573-08:00Things I Love This ThursdayThe CDC has this alarming <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm">fact sheet</a> posted on their website in regards to childhood obesity. The main fact that caught my eye was this:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"The percentage of children aged 6–11 years in the United States who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008. Similarly, the percentage of adolescents aged 12–19 years who were obese increased from 5% to 18% over the same period."</span></span><br />
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Over the past few years there has been many debates over school lunch versus lunch packed from home. Which one is more nutritious and balanced? School lunches can consist of processed chicken nuggets, frozen vegetables, french fries, and ice cream. On the other hand you also have lunch boxes from home being filled with twinkies, chips and sugary drinks. Sometimes getting your younger children to eat healthy foods can be tricky. Here are a few ways to pack a healthy and affordable lunch for your tot.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lisastorms.typepad.com/lisa-storms/">Via Lisa Storms</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anotherlunch.com/search/label/lock%20and%20lock">Via Another Lunch</a></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Jen over at <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-to-school-organizing-packing.html">I Heart Organizing</a> has some great tips on getting your little ones lunches ready and stored neatly in the fridge so you are not scrambling every morning for ideas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Thanks for stopping by. Send me pictures of your little ones bento box lunch and I will post your pictures.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Brittney</span></div>Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-69761290884884215242012-03-07T18:05:00.000-08:002012-03-07T18:05:49.603-08:00Coconut- Key Lime Popsicle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS94ucWb4dMqCBrC3ohPNylU6Dwknl-LvozFT9DIVpdq8gXkFBhHCFBrJpqL1WXxevnmLyFlUz7O4r_TTDM7RtBdZOQ6WfR_cCvbiKkhcSJD_Y-4fJhBtTZVLiWeWG-nbIvg0yxcOX1Yuz/s1600/keylimfinish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS94ucWb4dMqCBrC3ohPNylU6Dwknl-LvozFT9DIVpdq8gXkFBhHCFBrJpqL1WXxevnmLyFlUz7O4r_TTDM7RtBdZOQ6WfR_cCvbiKkhcSJD_Y-4fJhBtTZVLiWeWG-nbIvg0yxcOX1Yuz/s400/keylimfinish.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last Thursday I shared with you lots of great popsicle ideas. After looking at all of the recipes I decided I had to try one of them. I went with the key lime but decided to put my own spin on it and take out some of those calories. I turned them into coconut key lime popsicles and here is how I did it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What you will need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1- Dannon Oikos key lime greek yogurt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3/4 of a can of organic coconut milk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3/4 shredded unsweetened coconut</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6-8 whole graham crakers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tablespoon lime zest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZw6aedua-LSDl6bg6ZOF7j_7yw6016E_6_VE4DB4wZeEdjtmSF7UbvcxNL4FDRvUhBRfKMs40TfdLsG0a4a7lW4Tnw6CcrHNzvjv0l2XIQR5gpUmr-bt7mYIauio2JugLlh9pi8BqBM2/s1600/popingred.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZw6aedua-LSDl6bg6ZOF7j_7yw6016E_6_VE4DB4wZeEdjtmSF7UbvcxNL4FDRvUhBRfKMs40TfdLsG0a4a7lW4Tnw6CcrHNzvjv0l2XIQR5gpUmr-bt7mYIauio2JugLlh9pi8BqBM2/s400/popingred.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Add yogurt, coconut milk, shredded coconut and lime zest into blender and pulse 3-4 times</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Crumble graham crackers into a fine crumb and place fill about 1/2" at bottom of mold</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Fill with mixture, add the tops and freeze 2-4 hours</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Find a cute baby and let him sample the popsicle! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NUUIDCK2RUf0MsVwuDIUlGw8vnp7I9cyi-69LH9BWZKyYT5i6FGIkFk4Q_sb8xbQV89GzaiVqt3e1dkgdPRwn6qVj-yS3LhiZyNsHUtAQ8XeBsYCXAClW6FMM9TTO3AXdQ59zD8Ru4bn/s1600/IMG_8466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NUUIDCK2RUf0MsVwuDIUlGw8vnp7I9cyi-69LH9BWZKyYT5i6FGIkFk4Q_sb8xbQV89GzaiVqt3e1dkgdPRwn6qVj-yS3LhiZyNsHUtAQ8XeBsYCXAClW6FMM9TTO3AXdQ59zD8Ru4bn/s320/IMG_8466.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I occasionally order catalogs in the mail even though it is not kind to mother nature. One catalog that I do order is from Anthropologie. I loved the <strike>colors, decor, and dresses</strike>. Who the heck am I kidding. I love everything in that store, however, I could never bring myself to spend over $100 on a pillow, $200 on a strip of wallpaper or $68 on a <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-garden/A23888324.jsp">tiny clay pot</a>! It's a good thing I am a crafty mama.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I found this <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-garden/A23888324.jsp">color coil clay pot</a> and loved the way it looked. My dinning room is Spanish themed with some modern flair so I thought this pot would go great! I ran (actually drove) as fast as I could to my local Michael's because last week I remembered seeing something on clearance in the Martha Stewart yarn collection that was perfect for this project. It was only $2.50. I got the clay pot and rocks from our local dollar store. The plant and soil were free courtesy of my backyard.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Martha Stewart super bulky "mambo" yarn- 1 roll was plenty</div><div style="text-align: center;">any cheap clay pot</div><div style="text-align: center;">scissors</div><div style="text-align: center;">glue gun</div><div style="text-align: center;">5 glue sticks</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Start at the top and run a bead of hot glue along a 1-2 inch section. Once the yarn is secure start gluing every few inches and wrap the yarn around the pot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbq09Mnx0Gn7_E-nMTMKuE4q7tdaC_TVZ7_ltI8XKHta1dJ31Wog9eCdeq1aaKZkNAjE5jUmNVGhLV3PChncT10jVn1fDl2yGluHz3Rfnv91k40e-7mUO6fhtYkL-uhuw1Qj2o5gIRJxR/s1600/IMG_8522.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbq09Mnx0Gn7_E-nMTMKuE4q7tdaC_TVZ7_ltI8XKHta1dJ31Wog9eCdeq1aaKZkNAjE5jUmNVGhLV3PChncT10jVn1fDl2yGluHz3Rfnv91k40e-7mUO6fhtYkL-uhuw1Qj2o5gIRJxR/s400/IMG_8522.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What you will need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">iron on transfer paper for light colored fabrics</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">scissors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cotton twill tape</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">paper cutter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">iron</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">computer for creating the label</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used Microsoft Word to resize my labels to 2.5" wide by .75" high and just placed my logo as many times as I could on the paper. It only fit 14 so next time I will probably make them a little smaller because the transfer paper is not super cheap.***Make sure that you reverse or use the mirror option before you print or your labels will be backwards when you iron them on. When you print them they SHOULD be backwards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfNpbtBwrqqgaUzJhlKQnSnDDuoUArphPogStN4ED3g4rEVmk5V1ajzKp7JJXwAUB2eec7FO6EzDroOMmrnAXuiY7hVMg3AgjcLWCXoAghVKupP2LkpOEK5m-3L_VMGq6Uli0ADTfPe0L/s1600/IMG_8505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfNpbtBwrqqgaUzJhlKQnSnDDuoUArphPogStN4ED3g4rEVmk5V1ajzKp7JJXwAUB2eec7FO6EzDroOMmrnAXuiY7hVMg3AgjcLWCXoAghVKupP2LkpOEK5m-3L_VMGq6Uli0ADTfPe0L/s400/IMG_8505.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Use the paper cutter to cut the transfer paper to fit on your twill tape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJ3FcNsezV0NVDu6YMOQLsrsqHTSrztN7vawxlJ7g7ABMYLaLK_I-NXSolFta7qA8YW4EH5n3X3M6jfXEmp6DbO1A7u7LKHJ2JeRHpAHMn8eq_Y-eSCgE_aphB2juRdTi4PA8GOMsfaMq/s1600/IMG_8506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJ3FcNsezV0NVDu6YMOQLsrsqHTSrztN7vawxlJ7g7ABMYLaLK_I-NXSolFta7qA8YW4EH5n3X3M6jfXEmp6DbO1A7u7LKHJ2JeRHpAHMn8eq_Y-eSCgE_aphB2juRdTi4PA8GOMsfaMq/s400/IMG_8506.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Line the labels face down on the twill tape and follow the manufacturers directions for ironing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8gwb2MwE6r4veleaKkafW6QRn4bJxmAYQ1iduVNNBss9o1kv3qAUq6c9fRkYbJv6JufLIc4_hobu8oj26YkMih1CxK72YByc16HrODaCakHafakcEs4gyeh3P8gxk_OHRrj83BhftNLNL/s1600/IMG_8507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8gwb2MwE6r4veleaKkafW6QRn4bJxmAYQ1iduVNNBss9o1kv3qAUq6c9fRkYbJv6JufLIc4_hobu8oj26YkMih1CxK72YByc16HrODaCakHafakcEs4gyeh3P8gxk_OHRrj83BhftNLNL/s400/IMG_8507.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">On this one, I folded back the two longs ends and sewed the edges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCc_BOQfwzMK6E1nNLkQIwlTJAc1q4o4WzLlNOGcNyKSixZTSPGoHNXGtdiSjJhA7T0MlWSzZUI7mNLFNQWtBxWermY3171m2rKHJF7JXMPUAkCGfIgu0iXQPTL78ITUn8LlV_GJMeUe7/s1600/IMG_8517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCc_BOQfwzMK6E1nNLkQIwlTJAc1q4o4WzLlNOGcNyKSixZTSPGoHNXGtdiSjJhA7T0MlWSzZUI7mNLFNQWtBxWermY3171m2rKHJF7JXMPUAkCGfIgu0iXQPTL78ITUn8LlV_GJMeUe7/s400/IMG_8517.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">Brittney</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-5311367084009592092012-03-03T06:59:00.000-08:002012-03-03T06:59:54.312-08:00DIY Wet Bag<div style="text-align: center;">Hello,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I am going to be sharing with you a simple wet bag tutorial. Wet bags are not only for those using cloth diapers but also for wet bathing suits, burp cloths and anything soiled while you are out with your little one. We all know accidents happen :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<ul><li style="text-align: left;">iron on vinyl OR some sort of waterproof fabric</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">fabric for outer part of bag and fabric for lining each cut at 12x14". Cut the long edge on the fold so you don't have to sew an extra seam. ***Note: If you are using waterpoof fabric then that piece of material will be your lining cut at 12x14".</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 zipper just shorter than the width of the bag</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Follow the instructions for the iron on vinyl and iron it to the right/printed side of your liner fabric. (omit this step if you are using a vinyl or already waterproofed fabric.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrcTYXyKfFG_B3oVI7yqqfVGsWMdo1UUXg8_ZhEwv4QOFLM097zvh3GhfUY722qf3gfv5yzsQ5U1GbXHmpgblDektxjJXeecifF38VymBQ4AaHh5_gVK8q_MxcixwqBQ9GX6wDovQs1g8/s1600/IMG_8471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrcTYXyKfFG_B3oVI7yqqfVGsWMdo1UUXg8_ZhEwv4QOFLM097zvh3GhfUY722qf3gfv5yzsQ5U1GbXHmpgblDektxjJXeecifF38VymBQ4AaHh5_gVK8q_MxcixwqBQ9GX6wDovQs1g8/s400/IMG_8471.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Place the vinyl side of the liner face down and place the right side of the bag on top, printed side up. Next, place your zipper face down across the top of your bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16-w-6q5pyi2cCy8NSc8o9yu-yLLvF_PNCVW7fjS4WCLvxFBHsvB9rLOmS0NLHNHdHGOrav6xxuPI5iLS3yb0mtdMfZrj5h1IBqv437CPqLDvAHXZX4vGRhQ8jUIWWNoMsgxfAwtMhK59/s1600/IMG_8473.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16-w-6q5pyi2cCy8NSc8o9yu-yLLvF_PNCVW7fjS4WCLvxFBHsvB9rLOmS0NLHNHdHGOrav6xxuPI5iLS3yb0mtdMfZrj5h1IBqv437CPqLDvAHXZX4vGRhQ8jUIWWNoMsgxfAwtMhK59/s400/IMG_8473.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Turn the bag inside out and sew along both of the unfinished edges starting from the top of the zipper all the way down. When you are sewing with vinyl you will want to use a wider stitch so the needle does not poke to many holes in it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGB0KhfNkh3XYQHucWIZupaKZnu4X7oJdvMS-8Sg_BcJF7dCTfJQuGXRdfyoOIzZbZZ4cTAOK4NaDL0Qdq0mz67oJKWNrbV5_WAC6GiyyAgozAEoLhfqsWemaaNZMmu-KE_fK_7AitfAy/s1600/IMG_8481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGB0KhfNkh3XYQHucWIZupaKZnu4X7oJdvMS-8Sg_BcJF7dCTfJQuGXRdfyoOIzZbZZ4cTAOK4NaDL0Qdq0mz67oJKWNrbV5_WAC6GiyyAgozAEoLhfqsWemaaNZMmu-KE_fK_7AitfAy/s400/IMG_8481.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Trim all of your edges and the bag should look like this. Next turn the bag right side out and your are finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCAwlUSLpPZx2rGWCWRJQNEyMVkM21X1f8VtfAuaczd4kM6G3xAQItDEXFbbitjFQv09Yge516TaYvERKqf68WIU84y1xHsJW9vdgi2RbsRD1bB9TISTsQAwmMBIB1dMRveZmQxUMq6ED/s1600/IMG_8483.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCAwlUSLpPZx2rGWCWRJQNEyMVkM21X1f8VtfAuaczd4kM6G3xAQItDEXFbbitjFQv09Yge516TaYvERKqf68WIU84y1xHsJW9vdgi2RbsRD1bB9TISTsQAwmMBIB1dMRveZmQxUMq6ED/s400/IMG_8483.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">All photos on this page are property of Firefly Stitches and are not to be used with out proper referencing. </div>Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-8861363261540769472012-03-01T01:11:00.004-08:002012-03-01T13:51:29.304-08:00Things I Love This Thursday<div style="text-align: center;">Spring and summer are right around the corner; temperatures will soon be rising. Who says it needs to be warm to enjoy a fresh homemade Popsicle. Popsicle molds can be purchased seasonally at your local dollar store, Target, and online year around. The best part is you can fill the molds with anything that tickles your taste buds while keeping healthier than traditional sugar loaded popsicles. Yogurt and fruit create a fresh creamy treat or if you want something refreshing try sweetened cucumber water with fresh ginger. The possibilities are endless so here are a few to get you going. Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Strawberry Basil Pop <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.couldntbeparve.com/2011/07/strawberry-basil-popsicle/">Via Cound't Be Parve</a></td></tr>
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Cucumber Lemon Pop<br />
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Margarita Pops-Alcoholic or non</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jasonandshawnda.com/foodiebride/archives/6454">Via Food Bride</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://projectwedding.com/">Via Project Wedding</a></td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yogurt and Blackberry Pop <br />
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Key Lime Pie Pop <br />
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<div align="center">Blueberry and Lavender Pop</div> <br />
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Click <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=popsicle%20mold&rh=n%3A284507%2Ck%3Apopsicle%20mold&page=1">here</a> for a great list of affordable popsicle molds.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you don't have popcicle molds handy you can always stick a disposable spoon in a pudding cup and freeze it.....instant popsicle!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Send me pictures of your frosty creations and I will post them.</div>Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-10255913639925511102012-02-28T00:30:00.004-08:002012-02-28T06:21:07.249-08:00Guest PostingToday I am guest posting over at <a href="http://celesteperillo.blogspot.com/">Life As Twiggy</a>. Come visit!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3-4 Tablespoons of your favorite coffee</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">16 ounces of boiling water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stevia or sweetener of choice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">whipped cream and cinnamon for the top</div>Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-18797498069987785042012-02-25T01:13:00.001-08:002012-02-25T11:27:05.631-08:00Gift Ideas Under $20<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Need a gift idea for an upcoming birthday party or bridal shower maybe a hostess gift or just a simple thank you? Head on over to Etsy.com and check out all of the handcrafted goods. Here are just a few fun ones to get you thinking. The best part is they are all under $25.00.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby food jars or mason jars are a great way to store all of those little nails, screws and tidbits you have laying around</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijPMx1zQu1H1FkbrBeqXP-BF5rlbAsj2TzcOutn2HMelG9aOwQhR4a9d1Qly4OEmkKeHjdfHC73FEcA3ZC41XnNezREWQvRkbhlY9MtyEdfEWSI7ofVO5IXg_P_Z_AYO5JaOpwoI9nsY5g/s1600/foodjarstorage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijPMx1zQu1H1FkbrBeqXP-BF5rlbAsj2TzcOutn2HMelG9aOwQhR4a9d1Qly4OEmkKeHjdfHC73FEcA3ZC41XnNezREWQvRkbhlY9MtyEdfEWSI7ofVO5IXg_P_Z_AYO5JaOpwoI9nsY5g/s400/foodjarstorage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2011/03/under-shelf-jar-storage-tutorial.html">Via Craftinessisnotoptional.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't have an attic? Make one! Store your large totes overhead in your garage or basement with a few pieces of wood and plastic totes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDvHV68t25bN8KPDoRwezNJgqIJl0iJ5Pd1ZFIJcytWbE7rH1Bthvs9LNFUT9DiGAGQxXPWBpMwe7qAdKY5fSmQF6HuiEQ9SpB5tuGG5Kg0pajlkqNExbOG8fU2YStrMKV8ZP9jbnl3ig/s1600/garage+storage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDvHV68t25bN8KPDoRwezNJgqIJl0iJ5Pd1ZFIJcytWbE7rH1Bthvs9LNFUT9DiGAGQxXPWBpMwe7qAdKY5fSmQF6HuiEQ9SpB5tuGG5Kg0pajlkqNExbOG8fU2YStrMKV8ZP9jbnl3ig/s400/garage+storage.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://ohdeedoh.com/">Via ohdeedoh.com</a></div><br />
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</div>Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-10578830304504674342012-02-22T02:36:00.000-08:002012-02-21T23:36:45.887-08:00Meet Amanda from Little Tranquility!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmlZxUnCMEPzG2c3FdW0hG83Mj1CfWvVc6fv-dVhz_sjFa_ezZKjtetS006rHJEdt89BPNa5474lj_HIji8UvQ41srAysf90nWtmsxgTzj6PHaDXbfSPyZ3PQiyTl6sToUZ-qvWFeutrY/s1600/untitled.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmlZxUnCMEPzG2c3FdW0hG83Mj1CfWvVc6fv-dVhz_sjFa_ezZKjtetS006rHJEdt89BPNa5474lj_HIji8UvQ41srAysf90nWtmsxgTzj6PHaDXbfSPyZ3PQiyTl6sToUZ-qvWFeutrY/s320/untitled.bmp" width="246" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Reading a good book is more than just something to do. It is soothing to the soul. Reading can expand your vocabulary and create a complex imagination. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Meet Amanda from <a href="http://little-tranquility.blogspot.com/">Little Tranquility</a></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWa6KuezQHDbGdo_no6GZ1hyJAUVCc7C6-xzVvQRm9cZFJA7l46_e_i4kvAYq7WI-_Nwox5wQkFwmb3EQRUZsjG9P-P9RdyatFt3gAPHZAR3SqQVudpOq8JZuI88PxnZ7p41Orbhd3Gd6f/s1600/Amanda-littletranquility.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWa6KuezQHDbGdo_no6GZ1hyJAUVCc7C6-xzVvQRm9cZFJA7l46_e_i4kvAYq7WI-_Nwox5wQkFwmb3EQRUZsjG9P-P9RdyatFt3gAPHZAR3SqQVudpOq8JZuI88PxnZ7p41Orbhd3Gd6f/s1600/Amanda-littletranquility.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My 5 favorite authors</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. <b>Sylvia Plath</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've had an obsession with Sylvia Plath since I was about 14. I remember reading her poem, "Mirror" in English class and falling in love with her immediately. <span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">Sylvia was everything I strive to be as a writer, and more. The way she worded things, and formed sentences and had line breaks at just the right times was so powerful, and I never knew anyone could express themselves so honestly and with so much heart. I could relate to her on a personal level, too, which always helps. Her journals are my favorite. She was a beautiful person, regardless of how crazy some people make her out to be. I love her. I even have a Plath tattoo! I have "i am." tattooed on the inside of my left wrist. I dedicated a post to her over on my blog, so if you're interested, please check it out! :)</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://little-tranquility.blogspot.com/2011/11/why-i-love-sylvia-plath.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1329891619_0"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://little-tranquility.blogspot.com/2011/11/why-i-love-sylvia-plath.html</span></span></a></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"I write only because there this a voice within me that will not be still."</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. <b>Maya Angelou</b></span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh, Maya. What a beautiful human being. Is there anyone greater than her? I just don't think there is. Her life was filled with hardship, beauty, heartache, triumph, and everything in between. "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" is my favorite book of hers, and I even have that poem tattooed on my back. :) (Obviously I just love tattooing my favorite authors to my body, haha!) Her poems are incredible and her gift of storytelling is unbeatable. If I had the choice to meet anyone famous, I would definitely want to meet her, no questions asked. <3 <3 <3</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. <b>Jonathan Safran Foer</b></span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love this man. I always joke about how he's my husband, and a few years ago, my friend Shaun met him after he spoke at Google, and told Jonathan that I was his future wife. He apparently chuckled. Shaun got a book signed for me and I just about peed my pants when I received it in the mail! His writing is amazing and his books are so much fun to read. He has a true gift, and if you haven't read anything by him yet, I highly suggest doing so immediately! Two of his books have been turned into movies, starring Elijah Wood and Tom Hanks, so I think that proves just how talented he really is! I saw "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" at the theatre on Valentines Day and loved it. Finally, a movie that actually does the book justice! It's one of my all-time favorite books, so I was happy to walk out and not be disappointed. There's a possibility that I'll be meeting him in March, and I almost don't want to because I know I'll just clam up and blush to death or something and make a complete fool of myself, haha. We'll see!</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. <b>Augusten Burroughs</b> </span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I first read "Running With Scissors" while I was working at Cold Stone Creamery when I was 15. Someone left their copy in the back room, and at slow times, I'd sit back there and read it. I loved days when I had the store to myself and it was too cold outside for customers. I'd read and read and occasionally eat a bowl of ice cream at the same time. Yeah, I pretty much had the greatest job ever, haha. Augusten's writing is brutal and honest and I love him for that. I once got into a mad debate over the internet with some woman who was cutting him down for being so vulgar all the time. Nobody was forcing her to read his books and I just didn't see why it bothered her so much. Wonder what her thoughts were on Bukowski? Anyway, I guess he isn't for everyone, but if you're okay with vulgarity and reading books that aren't squeaky clean, then I think he'll be your cup of tea. I'd start with one of his short stories books like "Possible Side Effects" and then move on to one of his novels like "Running With Scissors" once you get a feel for his writing. He's going on a book tour in May! I will for sure be bringing my whole stack of his books to get signed if he plans on coming to DC. Yep, I'm one of <i>THOSE</i> people...</span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. <b>Ann Packer</b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">I just love this woman. I've read all of her books and have never been disappointed. "The Dive From Clausen's Pier" has been one of my favorite books since I first read it when I was 14. </span><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">I picked it up by chance at a thrift store in Kenosha, WI. I remember having one of those moments where I</span><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"> </span><i style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">needed</i><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">a book, any book. This was the one I happened to grab, and I'm so glad I did! </span><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">It's a very simple story, which is one of the many things I love about it, but it's also a story of growth, change, forgiveness, love, loss and all the good & bad in between. I can't even count how many times I've read it. My copy is all broken and worn and all of the pages are highlighted and underlined and circled. Ann Packer writes with such feeling, and can describe things so perfectly and flawlessly. It's almost like watching a movie. </span><span _yuid="yui_3_1_1_2_132989135886879" style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">The main character reminded me so much of myself, and continues to do so to this day. I still have moments where I think of Carrie, and imagine I'm doing something similar to what she would have done in the book. </span><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">This novel means so much to me, and I don't know any other book that I've feel such a connection with, for so long. It's not only because I was so young when I first read it, but it's also because I've grown with it, and I think it takes a special kind of book to be able to make you feel like you can return to it at any given time and still feel like you're living it, and learning from it, regardless of how old you are. </span><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">That's the beautiful thing about books. No matter how much you change as a person, those pages never do, and they're always there for you when you need them most.</span></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Follow Amanda: </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><strong><a href="http://little-tranquility.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Little</span> Tranquility</a></strong> :::: <strong><a href="http://pinterest.com/amanda_face/">Pinterest</a></strong> :::: <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/casualsimplicity">Etsy</a></strong></span></span></span></div>Firefly Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11055872015922694069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607905496680539460.post-88095717378060054332012-02-19T19:24:00.000-08:002012-02-19T19:26:54.215-08:00Fun Ways To Use Mason Jars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mason jars originally had one sole purpose which was canning fresh produce. This day in age mason jars are used for everything from soap pumps and center pieces to snow globes and "redneck wine glasses." You can buy mason jars for about one dollar a piece new and if you go to yard sales then you can find them used for super cheap. Here are a few of the most popular and fun ways to use these versatile jars.</div><br />
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