Author Archives: Laura

Reflections on Sewing in 2011 and Predictions for 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Laura

I’m joining in with Sew Mama Sew to reflect on 2011 and make some predictions and set some goals for 2012 (using some of their suggested questions). Looking back at the 2011 sewing scene, what trends stand out? I became … Continue reading →

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Here’s the Spiced Nutty Pumpkin Muffin Recipe You Requested. (I’m Sorry I Can’t Remember Your Name.)

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Laura

In the last week, I’m almost certain that someone asked me for the recipe for these super-delicious muffins, which I make all the time and I assured her that of course, I would email the recipe to her right away … Continue reading →

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A Baby Who Can Feed Herself (and some old-fashioned musings too)

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Laura

Ellie is becoming increasingly proficient in feeding herself. In just the last week, she has started scooping food from a bowl with ease, particularly yogurt, applesauce, and thick soup. It’s so exciting to see her becoming more independent in this … Continue reading →

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She Loves To Read

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Laura

and I love that she loves to read because then I can get some work done!

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Now, Looking Forward

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Laura

I have lots of thoughts in my head about what I want to write about. I don’t know how many blog posts I’ve composed in my head while Ellie was nursing, only to have them stay there because I ran … Continue reading →

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Stats – At 15 Months

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Laura

Weight: 23 pounds, 2 ounces (a gain of 6 ounces in 3 months) Height: 32 inches (a gain of 1.5 inches in 3 months!) Ellie is oh so close to walking. She loves to hold our hands and walk. When … Continue reading →

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Resolved – for 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Laura

Here’s my two main resolutions for 2012. 1. Do exercises for my back 6 days a week, before 8:00 am. (Ellie always gets me up by 6:30-7:00 and I know that if I haven’t done them by 8:00, I probably … Continue reading →

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Looking Back Before Looking Forward

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Laura

Before I give you a bit of what I’m planning to write about in this coming year, I thought I’d look back a bit on some of my favorite posts of 2011. My favorite sewing projects: 1. The diaper bags: … Continue reading →

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Really and Truly, Honestly, I’m Done With Preserving (At Least Until June)

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Laura

On Thursday, I made 15 pint jars of marmalade. Here are the 8 jars of grapefruit marmalade and the seven jars of tangerine marmalade. The verdict? Both varieties are delicious! I like the grapefruit the best – I love bitterness … Continue reading →