Rabbit, Rabbit

I never could resist spitting it out first thing.  So today I will jump the gun and fire off my good luck in the new month early.  And if you have read my last post, or know me in general, you know my luck has been less than great lately. 

In an effort to A. Get off my a$$ and do something, B. be more proactive on my etsy shop, C. hopefully inspire some creativity (and inventory) i have a plan!  I am going to make something new everyday in March. 

I am happy to report that I am finally past the worst of my car troubles.  We replaced the Hub's Cruiser with a Focus that gets incredible gas mileage (important when he's a reporter driving all over).  The price was reasonable and the payment wont be crippling.  its the first NEW car I've ever bought!  So the stress over the old car is past.  On to the dental work....

in my new 31 day plan, I will post pictures of my successes (and failures, I guess).  I;; also post links to my store, in case any really vigilant reader wants to follow my progress.  Wish me luck kids and a happy March to you all!!

the calm before the storm...

Good morning and hello!  its been a while since my last post, life has decided to make me it's toilet seat.  I'm being shit on left and right.  i try to stay optimistic during these times, everyone goes through them.  I tell myself that it will get better, then you're done with your bad time for a while.  Well, this one seems like its lingering.  every time i turn around something else (expensive) is wrong.  and its wearing me down.  I'm carrying around that anxious feeling that generally precedes a breakdown. 

its kind of a weird place to be for me, as I am generally quite optimistic.  There's always some light at the end of the tunnel.  But I must say, I can't see one right now.  So please forgive the absences, you two, but I'm having trouble getting motivated.  It hasn't been my winter.  Enough whining for now, I will pull up my big girl pants (figurative people, I can't take a fat joke right now) and move on.  I had a post planned on a intensive look at the Fresh Beat Band show, since my 3 year old adores it and I have been subjected to it all weekend.  Perhaps in a little while, I can cheer up and explain to you why it really does look like Shout is trying to abduct Kiki every time he stands beside her.

may your week go better than mine (and i realize its all of Tuesday...)
Lori

Bringing in the dough

It appears that January has finally given up the battle and passed the beating stick to February. In celebration of the month of "Love" for those that have spouses, and "Thanks for showing me how much I suck at relationships", for those of us that are single, I decided to get crafty in the kitchen and make a several loaves of bread to stuff my face with.

I have to say, I am quite proud of the outcome. Now, you may say "hey, everyone has a bread machine so what are you bragging about?" Well dear readers, I did not use a bread machine. I have rebelled against the evil machine and opted to make these glorious loaves by hand and use *GASP* an oven! I started off with an Amish sweet bread which was a huge hit with the kids, and last night, I decided on a basic white bread. Thanks Julia Child! While I am an absolute novice at this I am impressed that they came out as well as they have. I have found that my mixer rebels against large batches of dough so that means a lot of kneading by hand which I seem to need a little more experience with as the loaves have come out a tad dense but otherwise they are delicious. I may never buy bread from the store again. Yes, I am a grocery rebel!
Alas, I seem to have found my calling. Bread maker extraordinaire.
For now, I am off to put my bakers cape on and kick February in the face. Until we meet again readers! Oven on, and away!

Jules

The allure of a kit

Good morning!  Its Thursday, which means my anger level is down to a 5 (allow slight elevations for weather related driving).  I'm grateful for the upcoming weekend, if only to clean my sty house.  Other than a whirlwind day of bleach and vacuuming, I'm going to be doing some sewing.  I have been mentally beating myself up for not adding anything to my Etsy store of late, and my goal this weekend is to toss up some listings.  The first thing I'm working on, is a kit!  I absolutely adore kits.  The idea of everything you need being included into one package is so alluring.  I'm a sucker for anything packaged together.  I can't help myself. 

So...I'm working on a small kit!  I finished a very cute burp cloth, with oranges and lemons. I have a onesie planned in that same material in a patch and I have a pacifier clip in a matching ribbon.  A very cute baby shower gift, if I so say so!  I'll post links to my Etsy listing shortly.  Can anyone recommend any additions to my "kit"? 

hope your weekend is wonderful!

Lori