Things to Write Home About – 3/29/09
The gems I found this week:
Homegrown: Advice on Parenting & Families
- Michelle at Her Cup Overfloweth posted tips for promoting literacy in young children (Thanks to Allie at No Time for Flashcards for sending me over to Her Cup Overfloweth!)
- Allie from No Time for Flashcards posted a bunch of different color matching games that could also be used to practice counting skills
- Meredith from Like Merchant Ships talked about how to be frugal and live simply at the same time at Simple Mom
- I didn’t know where to put this – it’s a combination craft, snack, and fun activity all in one! Amy at Teach Mama suggests fishing for Goldfish crackers with pretzel sticks.
- Lisa at Blessed with Grace talked about a major lesson that her daughter learned
Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips
- Lis from Parsley, Sage, Desserts, and Line Drives posted her version of the Daring Bakers’ green lasagna
- Molly at That’s the Way the Cupcake Crumbles posted a recipe for Carmelized Banana Bread
- Deb at Cookerati posted links to 50 different deviled egg recipes
- Jenn at Frugal Upstate and Meredith at Like Merchant Ships both have great posts about packing lunches
- Kate at Cooking During Stolen Moments posted a recipe for Potato Torta with Carmelized Onions
- Jerri at Simply Sweet Home posted a recipe for buffalo chicken fingers
- Dusty at To The Moon and Back posted a recipe for whole grain whole wheat soft pretzels
Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running
- Melanie at The Beauty Stop shared a suggestion for saving broken eyeshadows that I think might really work
- Did you know that you can use the Farmer’s Almanac online to determine the best time to plant all of your veggies and fruits outside? It’s customizable to your location. I know it’s not a blog, but I was excited to find that little chart. (Found that in Simple Mom’s Book Club discussion this week. Thanks ladies!)
- Jenn at Frugal Upstate shared an old post with me that she’d written about creating a price book. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time, but never got around to.
- Rachel at Small Notebook talked about composting
Homespun: Crafts & Other Projects
- The Geeky Housewife posted 50 things to do with plastic Easter eggs
- Christie Nelson interviewed Marcie McGoldrick, the Editorial Director for Holiday and Crafts for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
- Weeks at Craft Nectar posted an awesome illustrated tutorial for cleaning your sewing machine
- Kathy at Making It Fun posted instructions for a kids’ apron and chef’s hat
- Joanna at stardust posted instructions for making a tissue holder
- Sara at Always Creating Something posted instructions for a cute little purse
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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Well, I am a little late, this week. I am just getting over to see Things to Write Home About. I am laughing so hard that you included my “Poopy Yucky, Boogie yummy” post. HEE HEE HEE. You crack me up. Thanks for linking my post.
I always love coming over to see what you discovered, for us, your Dear Readers.
Wow! I’m so flattered that you included me in your “Things To Write Home About” links! Thank you, thank you!
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