Author Archives: Laura

Snow Day!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Laura

Although not quite up to Snowmageddon standards (that storm in 2010), we definitely are in the midst of a big snow storm!  It’s been alternately raining and snowing, which doesn’t make for fun shoveling.  It does, however, make for good … Continue reading →

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So About That Unschooling Thing? (and my new blog money making scheme)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Laura

A few months ago, I wrote about our approach to Ellie’s (and Mark’s) education – basically ignoring it.  About a month later, Nik, Ellie, and Mark were sitting outside enjoying a unseasonably warm December afternoon when Ellie asked to draw.  … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday – Update #5 – No More Cuffs!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Laura

Over two years ago, my friend Julie found me a great pair of jeans at a thrift store for just a few dollars.  Only problem?  They were longs and I am not that tall (5’4″ to be exact).  So, for … Continue reading →

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Things Mark Has Done That Ellie Still Hasn’t (and probably never will)

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Laura

unplugged the refrigerator pulled dirt out of my plants all over the floor pulled a floor lamp over (which thankfully missed him) pulled the vacuum cleaner (also missed him) figured out how to open the cabinet door underneath the sink, … Continue reading →

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Mark Wears His Mended Pants and Plays the Kazoo

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Laura

It’s a good thing I fixed his pants.  They’re going to be too small soon! Thanks to Aunt Nikki for his awesome sweater! Yes, those are tears in his eyes, poor guy.  He’d just gotten over some sadness. Here he … Continue reading →

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Mark In Tie Dye

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Laura

As I slowly work my way through a year’s worth of pictures, I’ll occasionally be posting some from Mark’s first year of life, especially what I like to call “the lost first six months.”  Poor guy – he didn’t get … Continue reading →

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Finish It Up Friday – Update #4 – Finally, The Dress Has Six Buttons!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Laura

I came disastrously close to not having anything to share this week.  I used up my weekend sewing time on two new projects (these baby blankets) and then I’ve had a sad, sick boy on my hands this week.  Thankfully, … Continue reading →

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Classics Club, Book #1: Pride and Prejudice

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Laura

This is my first post for The Classics Club.  I’ll be reading one classic book a month for the next 4-5 years.  Here’s the list of all the books I’ll be reading.  I’ll try not to include too many spoilers … Continue reading →

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January Sewing: Two Baby Blankets (and some thoughts about mastery and 10,000 hours)

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Laura

Here are the two projects I referred to in this post as the “new sewing I’m allowed to do because they have deadlines.” For our friends Joella and Bryan, who are having a baby boy: because who doesn’t need some … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Winter Squash Risotto (with my apologies to Meggan)

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Laura

This winter squash risotto is amazingly good.  You might call it a “gateway risotto” because once you eat it, all of a sudden you’ll start making all kinds of risotto.  Although it requires a lot of stirring, it’s surprising easy … Continue reading →

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