Things to Write Home About – 3/22/09

March 22, 2009

Homegrown: Advice on Parenting & Families

Amy at Teach Mama posted an idea for toddler fun that requires only bottle caps and construction paper. We’re going to start saving bottle caps for this.
Allie at No Time for Flash Cards made a homemade balance beam for her son to play with
Amanda at kiddio posted nine ways to keep your toddler happy on long car rides
Tsh at Simple Mom asked moms of preschoolers what 3 essentials they don’t leave home without
Leo at Zen Habits posted advice on encouraging kids to love reading

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Michelle at Scribbit posted instructions for making an apple galette – similar to an apple pie, but made on a cookie sheet instead of in a pie plate – using a very easy homemade pie crust
Michelle from Scribbit also posted instructions for making six different kinds of apple cider, along with her thoughts about each one
Jerri at Simply Sweet Home posted a recipe for pistachio dessert salad
Tasha at Hectic Calm posted a recipe for Tex Mex Egg Rolls. I’ve never heard of such a thing, but I am going to make them soon. I can’t wait to try them!
Elodie at Momelo’s Blog posted a quick and easy pizza dough recipe
Jaclyn at The Blossoming Skillet posted a recipe for whole wheat pita bread
NerdMom at Nerd Family Food posted a knock-off of the Olive Garden’s amazing Zuppa Toscana Soup
Kristen at Frugal Antics of a Haried Homemaker posted No Bake Reece’s Peanut Butter Bars
Amy at Mom Advice posted a cost comparison for homemade versus McDonald’s Happy Meals
Elise at Simply Recipes posted instructions for cooking and eating an artichoke
Dana, The Homesteading Housewife, posted a recipe for homemade shamrock shakes

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Kelby Carr reminded readers about her Sustainable Kitchen Project and also invited us all to join her. I’m definitely in!
Melissa from The Inspired Room posted tips for using an inspiration notebook or decorating board at Blissfully Domestic
Carole at Common Sense Living gave suggestions for spring cleaning
Sandra at Craft and Create posted a summary of her great pumpkin adventure, followed by a recipe for pumpkin fritters
Emily at Remodeling this Life is getting back to the basics in 2009

Homespun: Crafts & Other Projects

Tonya at Currently Crafting posted tutorials for two great projects this week – a washcloth mitt and knitted Easter buddies
Kellie from Greenhab: The Browns Go Green posted a tutorial for quilted fabric coasters at Make It From Scratch!
Cara at repurposeful posted suggestions for reusing old blankets as new clean up cloths
Michelle at Scribbit posted a tutorial for making a doll baby’s cradle from an empty oatmeal container
Jessica at Zakka Life posted a tutorial for creating a simple hanger that will hold your cell phone and its cord while it’s charging
Heather at Maternal Spark posted Ten Creative Moms (and included links to their blogs and Twitter pages)

Do you have a great craft idea that involves a 1/4 yard of fabric or a fat quarter? I’m always looking for some! Send them my way, please!

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Have you post something this week that was worth writing Home about? Send me the link, and maybe you’ll see it here next Sunday!

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Tara (author) said:

I just realized that this is my 400th post on Feels like Home. Isn’t that crazy?

# 22 March 2009 at 9:38 pm

Sarah said:

400 posts! Nice work!

Thanks for your kind words about my quilt!

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# 23 March 2009 at 10:45 am

Wendy said:

Great post, thank you!

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# 23 March 2009 at 11:23 am

Elodie said:

Thank you for featuring me! I grabbed your button great post with lots of nice resources.
have a nice day!

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# 23 March 2009 at 2:15 pm

Lisa@Blessedwithgrace said:

Love the Sunday post!!! Thanks for the great links.

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# 23 March 2009 at 8:48 pm

melissa @ the inspired room said:

Thanks for the mention!

Happy week!
Melissa

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# 23 March 2009 at 10:45 pm

Cricut Expression said:

I love doing craft activities when it’s late at night, or with the kids on the weekends. it’s such a great way to bring everyone together.

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# 24 March 2009 at 3:37 pm

amy said:

Thanks for the love! You know you’re one of my favorites; thanks for all of your awesome ideas!

# 25 March 2009 at 6:57 pm

Michelle at Scribbit said:

Oh and wait until you taste it!

Michelle at Scribbit’s last blog post..Perfecting Your Easter Egg Hunt and Other Easter Crafts

# 26 March 2009 at 12:23 am

Amy said:

Thank you so much for featuring me on your list- I am so honored!

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# 3 April 2009 at 9:13 am