Monthly Archives: September 2012

KIOS: Eating, Part 13: Drinks (the details)

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Laura

This post is part of my series, “Kickin’ It Old Skool: Why and How We Are Old-Fashioned” or KIOS for short.  If you’re new to the series, please read my disclaimer before continuing on.  I’m keeping a table of contents … Continue reading →

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September Sewing: A Wool Ball (Be Very Excited)

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Laura

I’m in the process of sewing Ellie a Waldorf-style doll* for her birthday.  (Yes, her birthday is in 10 days and no, it will not be done in time.)  The first step was to needle felt wool stuffing into a … Continue reading →

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Hard to Believe

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Laura

But these pictures don’t lie – she’s almost two!

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Someone is Very Interested in Doing Something

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Laura

and so her mama better get with it and take advantage of this because wouldn’t it be nice to have it taken care of before the new baby comes?!?!?!?!?! Success!

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KIOS: Eating, Part 12: Fish, Other Seafood, Other Protein (the details)

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Laura

This post is part of my series, “Kickin’ It Old Skool: Why and How We Are Old-Fashioned” or KIOS for short.  If you’re new to the series, please read my disclaimer before continuing on.  I’m keeping a table of contents … Continue reading →

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Fall Flowers, Fall Clothes

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Laura

It may be getting up into the 80s during the day but it’s getting blessedly cool at night.  I feel much happier about being pregnant these days! We’ve broken out the fall clothes (pants) and the fall flowers are blooming. … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Way to Eat Eggplant

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Laura

Actually, this is my only favorite way to eat eggplant.  I don’t love eggplant and in most recipes, I just tolerate it.  We’ve been making this a lot this summer though and I love it.  It’s so easy to make, … Continue reading →

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Someone’s Mama Clearly Spends Too Much Time On The Computer

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Laura
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Learning How To Make Bread

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Laura

Sometimes Ellie scares me a bit with what she knows and understands.  For example, this morning I said, “OK Ellie, our bread dough is ready so let’s go make bread.”  She immediately walked into the kitchen and pointed at the … Continue reading →

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KIOS: Eating, Part 11: Meat (the details)

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Laura

This post is part of my series, “Kickin’ It Old Skool: Why and How We Are Old-Fashioned” or KIOS for short.  If you’re new to the series, please read my disclaimer before continuing on.  I’m keeping a table of contents … Continue reading →

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