34 posts tagged “recipe”
From Cool Mom Picks
- Pat the Beastie
- Katie Blaire Designs stationary - Busy Busy Busy notepad
- MS Halloween Central - must find idea for large spider and web for house.
- T and B came home yesterday and said they want to make a giant spider for the house. I am cool with that as I have been thinking that could be a fun and not too spooky decoration. Family Fun trash bag tarantula, spider web at Pier One, spiders and spider web at Party America, and a video on how to make a spiderweb.
- GrowShow - slide shows of a child's growth, and or great frames to show the growth.
- Uncooked greetings
- Keeping it clean enough
- Giving up on family dinners, from the NYT, and another version from Just A Little Pregnant
- Type A Mom and age appropriate chores - we;re right on track!
- How to make a wool rosette pillow from Felt Furnishings. And from MissMoss Shop, another cool felt pillow - the lunar pillow. The Felt People has some pretty wool felt.
- Chalkboard pumpkins! From Jen at Indi Fixx.
- Branch building blocks at The Whimsey Tree.
- Fun with craft foam at WhiMSy love - includes mustaches that are so fun!
- She did a fun Old Fashioned Paper Doll Party - some great ideas.
- Tons of links/ideas on what to do with t-shirts at Hide Your Arms. A few I looked at: yoga pants, empire top, scarf, and a diaper. This last is at the blog Natural Violet and there is a lot to peruse there - especially if you wan to make diapers.
- Trussing and roasting a chicken links to Instructables - perfect for that bird in my freezer!
- I think I have linked to this blog before, but Homemade Happy looks fun (when she posts, which looks ot be infrequently.)
- Various reusable cloth snack bags on Celebrity Baby Blog. Need to make some - nylon interior, cotton exterior, and some Velcro - voila!
- Inspiration for a dragon costume, here, here, here, and here. Wings on MS. Inspiration at Company Kids.
- Pumpkin Pie Bars recipe - 4 1/2 star rating over 338 reviews - must be good!
- Funny bones ghoulish treat - pretzels, marshmallows and white chocolate - yum!
- Halloween treats from Paretning magazine: ghoulish ghosts (Twinkies), witch on a stick, and Ghostly marshmallows.
We love muffins in this house like we love biscott, which is to say quite a lot. Recently I have come across two new recipes to try:
- Pumpkin cranberry muffins from My Recipes, and
- Bacon corn muffins with savory cream cheese frosting from What Would Brian Boitano Make?
From Craftzine
- The Long Thread Make It Monday Wrist Pincushion tutorial. See also the other Make It Monday tutorials.
- Recycled magazine business card holders from Jessica at How About Orange
- Sarah Mitts arm warmer pattern from ??
- Wee backpack tutorial
- Pumpkin spice latte recipe form The Kitchen
- Flexible Dreams posted about using Pandora for kids music - great idea. She also posted:
- Handwashing covering cough for H1N1
- Mommy I'm Home posted a no knead bread recipe that she got from A Bushel and Peck (check her fun style!)
- Via Parenthacks, Pain is good, from Science for Raising Happy Kids.
From Craftzine
- Make poppies with a tutorial from Grosgrain. These are very similar to the ones selling for $70 or so over at [enter later]
- Newsboy cap and mittens from a felted sweater tutorial from Simple Up
- From the Motherload, Spiced Pumpkin Waffles
From Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh
- Zebra felt rug tutorial at Etsy Storque from Dorm Decor
- Entertaining after the kids are asleep
- Tufted headboard tutorial from Nest Decorating
- Dinosaur lamps! At Think Geek.
- Barefoot in the Kitchen is having a giveaway of an Anthropologie inspired (copied) top - very cute (via A Room Somewhere). This is the same woman who posted the jeans hemming tut I linked to a couple of weeks ago. See also How to Use Elastic Thread, and this cute red shirt (using eleastic thread), ok this black shirt, and this white shirt. Must get some elastic thread!
- Clothed Much - a very cute Koren girl blogs about how she makes multiple outfits from basic pieces. Good for some inspiration. Use those scarves and belts! (More indication that I have to get new belts! Shoes and belts my new obsession as mine are lacking.) Ended up perusing a bunch of clothing post a day blogs and this place called Weardrobe. Interesting. Links to Shade Clothing (I've linked before), and Ruchi
- Fab learning letters idea at Filth Wizardry - letters coloring game. This led to this great post about making a font from your kids (or your own) handwriting. How cool and fun is that?! They used FontCapture.
- Flower pin tutorial on My Mama Made It
I posted a recipe once before about natural insect repellent, but I can't find it. What I did find, yesterday, was a spray bottle to contian the ingredients I purchased previously. After some searching online I am trying the following:
- 2 + Tsp witch hazel
- 5 drop tea tree essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 5 drops citronella essential oil
I'd rather hate to use it for this, but vodka was suggested as a base, and I have lemon vodka...I also have some almond castile soap and some almond oil that I could mix in, or use a different kind of base. The articles I looked at (E-How, Care2 to make a difference, Natural Products Suite 101.com, and About.com: Chemistry) also suggested peppermint oil, lemon eucalyptus, penny royal, thyme, cedar and many other essential oils to help ward off mosquitoes and various insects.
Wish us luck - the mosquitoes have been bad and T is covered with bites despite being doused in spray.
via Craftzine
- Crib rail saver tutorial from Babies Rabies
- Choosing sewing machine needles tutorial at Sew Mama Sew
- Banana pops! fun to make, fun to eat!
- Burda style Andrew cardigan 6030
- Grosgrain looks like a cool blog:
- 20 minute skirt tutorial - I should be able to do this!
- Awesome Shappy Apple dress give away!
- There are many dresses (shoes too) I like at the Shabby Apple, and the prices aren't bad.
- Paper flower centerpiece tutorial
- Name Your Design
- Jitterbug, Music for Hip Kids
- 20 finds under $20
- Great letter are tutorial
- Tonds of fun stuff at Plum Pudding
- Outdoor learning with sidewalk chalk at Natural Parenting
- Gardening with Kids - great discussion (chapters) on KidsGardening.org
Cool Mom Picks
- Doodlebook Picture Frame at the MoMa store
- Operation Shower, an online baby shower for Military families - especially for those with one spouse deployed.
- I haven't listened yet, so this might disappear, but Recess Monkeys latest CD
- Funny and pretty gift tags for wine bottles - letterpress no less. Little on the expensive side but very cool on the design side: Popptags
- Bags for green living at Green Street Bags on Etsy
- Polypro bags from Neela bags - look good for toting.
- Wear Your Music - expensive guitar string bracelets from your favorite artists. Donate to charity at the same time.
- Eco cuteness at Sprout, like this Sprout Peace shirt.
- Dry erase clock for helping little ones learn when stuff is happening - eliminate the 'when are we going?' question? This one is pricey, but it could be done with a clock kit and the new white erase paint.
- Adorable picture and interesting idea - plastic cup chair
- Rose branch curtains over at *Delias - chocolate on white. Pretty for the guestroom?
- There are many things I like about this nursery Nancy put together for her soon to arrive son
- Modern, fun, childrens furniture and accessories at P'kolino
- Felt food roundup and a suggestion. Felt food patterns on Etsy, plus where to buy more and felt - Lillybean.
- Organizing digital files - how to delete the millions. Read comments.
- You-Mix-It Spray bottles and recipes. Safe, economical.
- Where the Wild Things Are dolls at Crocodile Creek (check also at UO.)
- Bookmarks from ad-magnets on Craft Chi
- A quick sketchbook over at the secret private journal of Susie Gherahmani
- Lino-printing with kids on the Long Thread
- Felted beads with kids - Mother's Day gift necklace or bracelet - from Kleas. Looks like a blog to peruse as well.
- Gluton-free play clay beads - more fun for kids and adults.
- Free pattern odwnloads at Wee Wonderfuls, including this bunny.
- Outdoor chairs for under $99
- Organizing from Martha Stewart - my desk is getting out of hand again.
- Several cute outfits over at Ann Taylor Loft
- How to Play Hopscotch
- Photo tips at Kodak Gallery
- Fresh strawberry treats on Make and Takes
- New bath products at Boon
- A collected list of great sewing projects from How About Orange - check the link for LOLcatz and nomnomnom4fud - total fun time wasters (HAVE to send to my Dad.)
- Spray bottles (natural plastic or tin) for make your own bug spray and more.
- So I have been thinking about Heather Ross' book Weekend Sewing for awhile. Thought I would buy it, flipped through it, wasn't so sure. But I keep seeing bloggers I like rave about it and then Amanda posted this pic of a lovely skirt she made from it. Love it!
- Craft Sanity has a bunch of interesting posts - crochet rag rugs, crochet recycled bags, pot scrubies, felt, and more....
From Craftzine
From Cool Mom Picks
- On the Crafty Crow, What to make from newspapers and junk mail
- The above includes these great party hats {add link} from Ruki Duki, who also has a very talented son
- The Long Thread posted about cereal box journals for Make It Monday. Grace Hester, one of the commentors linked to a felt valentines book she made her husband - I like...
- The Long Thread posted a selection of earth conscience stuff that included a pretty dress from MI based Conscience Clothing linked from Cosa Verde. Another pretty piece is from Infusion in OR.
- Another toddler dress from man's dress shirt - quite cute - especially the girl.
- See below for two fun videos she posted - How to Make a Baby and the Potty Song.
- From Emu on Sew Mama Sew, a spring ruffle skirt
- Darling Petunia has a tutorial on transforming a girls dress into a bag.
- Simple quilted potholders to make for Mother's Day or any day.
- Look at these great quote cards the Amy made from her kids quotes!
- A blog (Sarah*n*dipitous) to check in on every once in a while
- Colette Paterns
- Vickie Howell
From Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh
- Cute applique t-shirts from Brittain Road
- Felt "corsage" with calligraphy note for Mother's day from Kireuna Paper.
- Red Envelope has some pretty Mother's Day gift ideas (also great ones on Etsy (gift guides (4) or showcase) and Mercy Corps)
- Personalized, and affordable stationary on Shutterfly
- Bilingual music to enjoy and learn Spanish in "folksy, bluesy manner" - Spanglish Wrangler
- Inexpensive and fun big rings/jewelry from Bel Kai Designs (blog here.)
From Other
- I'm really going to start gearing up for T's brithday, and here is an idea for an Indian Boy party - for a three year old no less.
- For the future: a crib bag for stashing toys from the Create Studio
- She also posted about toddler craft closet (I so need to better organize T's art stuff and make it a little more accessible for him).
- She linked also to Nanny Goat and their 30 recipes ideas for coming up with quick meals that you have all ingredients for. (Step 2, Step 3, and links to recipes.)
- On Etsy, a featured seller: Pink Lilly Press, pretty cards etc.
- On Mommy Track'd, Meridith O'Brian's commentary on the pigeon-holing and belittling of "mommy bloggers": Moms in Pop Culture and Politics: Mainstream Media Mommy Box
From Cool Mom Picks
From Craftzine
- Foxy and Winston, great printed cards and art - check the Lovely Duck Mom's Day card.
- Inhabitat Shop - newly opened and ready for business
- LA Indie Rocker does children's music on Mama Mac
- Sprig toys from Fort Collins, CO. I sent this to B and he ordered the excavator for T right away. T is going to love it!
- Smiling Planet non-melamine 'plastic' plates!
- What to read when book
- More silhouettes from Pretty Faces on Etsy
From Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh
- Craft blowout sale
- Who saw it on Crafty Crow, how to make bugs from recycled bits.
- I am intrigued by these muffins made with beets from Mango Power Girl - should I try? They look yummy.
- Oh.my.gosh. Check out these spy glass party invites from Cookie/Oh Happy Day and this incredible Nancy Drew birthday party from My Insanity (click all her posts)!
- Cool headbands from mmmmCrafts
- Pretty rings on Etsy, these from Rafya
- Another sewing book to look into: Chic and Simple Sewing
From Other
- Decorating with kids road rugs, a neat IKEA rug
- An amazing room for a boy named Shane.
- World view wall art?
- How ardorable are these little cat crayons from Etsy shop Kitty Baby Love?!
- Another DIY kitchen
- Finnigan's room from Sew Liberated - some wonderful. Montessori ideas to think about if we can have a second one. Care of self areas, movement mats, tons of links.
- Not so much a baby idea, but one of the tings I love in the room is the birds on a branch that uses the birds from Spool I linked to before.
- Cat dolls, with beds and quilts, and...
- Kokkoa fabrics at Purl, used for this adorable Oliver + S outfit
- Maya Made has a list of projects to make
- Look at this lovely, simple throw! Such happiness! From Soule Mama with Anna Maria Horner's Good Folks material.
- So of course I had to pop on over to Anna Maria, and look, look! Oilcloth and this fabulous tote!
- Do you think I could wear this halter from Amy Butler? I could definitely see both my step sisters in it!
- Look at this fab log over at Wise Craft from Betz White's Sew Green. Isn't it great! I love the materials. When can I do this? Could I do this?
- An instructable about making coffee liqueur
- Bambu bowls
From Craftzine
From Cool Mom Picks
- Make a crinkly baby toy
- sfgirlbybay a stylish blog spotlite on Etsy's Storque
- Twig is two and having a sale
- Crochet help, from Kim Werkner and Crochet Me.
- A CraftyPod interview with Kim about working the creative life (and much more)
- Kim's blog
- A beautiful satin stole from Weekend Designer.
- Totoro cream puffs (don't know who Totoro is, but these are cute!) from Anna The Red's Bento Factory. Very detailed tutorial.
- Dollar Store Crafts posted a tutorial for making shorts from a dishtowel. Filth Wizardry followed up with more.
- More posts at Dollar Store Crafts - fused plastic backpack, dishtowel apron (see My Spare Time - also for more tutorials), fabric napkins to apron.
From Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh
- Why Todlers don't listen, as reported on MSN
- Tools for the tired free downloads on Mommy Track'd
- Lunch Money indi-pop children's music
- Green Elly skin care
- Polarn O. Pyret (P.O.P.) coming to the US.
- It's time for the CMP Mother's Day Gift Guide - good as always
- included and of interest are laptop sleeves from Jane King Designs, Classes, for future grandparent gifts - I Made This For You, Red Prairie Press jersey scarves.
- Still Tasty helps to figure out if something in the fridge is still edible.
- The joy of small spaces
- Smeeps!
- BlaBla Kids has new designs for Spring, as well as a blog.
- Remember these ideas for Otis' Fourth Birthday from Mimi of Shiso Mama.
- Remember Babyccino (have I said this before?) for shopping and ideas with a Euro flair.
- Baby Cie for cute melamine plates and sets
- Great little bird hooks at Fred Flair (check other stuff too)
From Other
- WikiHow: How to make newspaper seed pots
- Blog to check, The Gamble Life, via Kids Craft Weekly, robot issue
- Duvet on sale at Pottery Barn, should I shouldn't I?
