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Home » Things to write home about

Things to Write Home About – March 1

1 March 2009 Comments

My Google Reader runneth over. Unfortunately, there was a lot more in it this week than I had time to look at, so I’ll scatter them over the next couple of weeks. Some of the gems:

Homegrown: Advice on Parenting & Families

  • Annie at PhD in Parenting gives lots of tips for improving babies’ and toddlers’ sleep – without crying it out
  • Elizabeth from Party Planning Professor posted ideas for throwing a dinner party for your children at I Never Grew Up
  • Lisa at Simple Mom posted 16 energy boosters that won’t leave you depleted
  • Amanda at kiddio posted suggestions for fostering kids’ independence

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

  • Jenn from Jenn Cooks posted a recipe for pizza soup
  • Lorraine at Not Quite Nigella made a gorgeous version of the chocolate valentino cake that all of the Daring Bakers (including me!) made in February
  • Bridget at Bake at 350 posted a recipe for caramel brownies (and there’s no brownie mix involved!)
  • Dana, The Homesteading Housewife, posted instructions for making Hogs in a Quilt
  • Mom2my9 at 11th Heaven’s Homemaking Haven posted her recipe for homemade teriyaki sauce

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

  • Kristen at We are THAT Family shared her spring and Easter decorations
  • Heather Lessiter posted an introduction to her Garden Project
  • Alana at Gray Matters recreated a gorgeous (and expensive) Pottery Barn display for nothing
  • Mary Beth at Cupcakes and Crinoline posted inspiration for making over old chairs
  • Melissa from Off the Wall! talks about decorating with green at The Inspired Room

Homespun: Crafts & Other Projects

  • Brenda at Deck the Halls shared a really cute idea for painting an old dresser
  • Melanie at Fabric Family Fun has a tutorial for making a simple reversible ribbon headband
  • Stacy at Little Birdie Secrets posted a tutorial for embellishing rubber gloves – a must for any domestic diva!
  • Nichole at {capture the moment} has a tutorial for making an ice cream sundae gift basket
  • Tricia at Oh So Crafty shows us how to make a fabric flower brooch

Not Home-related, but worth reading anyway

  • 10 Geeky Tricks for Getting Out of Bed in the Morning

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

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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  • Party Planning Professor
    Thanks for a shout out...you blog looks different. What has changes. Have to check out those other links....all look super fun!!!

    <abbr>Party Planning Professor’s last blog post..Today is: Ask a question day!</abbr>
  • Bridget
    Thanks for the shout-out! :) Yay!

    <abbr>Bridget’s last blog post..The return of the pink poodle</abbr>
  • Lisa at The WellGrounded Life
    Thanks for including me in this list!

    <abbr>Lisa at The WellGrounded Life’s last blog post..I’ve got an agenda!</abbr>
  • Robyn's Online World
    Thanks as always for such a great list. You find the best stuff to share with us!

    <abbr>Robyns Online World’s last blog post..Comment & Win #6 - $100 Amazon Gift Card</abbr>
  • Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella
    Thankyou so much for the shoutout! :D

    <abbr>Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella’s last blog post..Win a Mummy and Child Designer Apron Set from The Cupcake Courier and Jessie Steele!</abbr>
  • Lisa@Blessedwithgrace
    Sorry you have had such a rough week with a death in the family and sick kitty! I pray that this next week will be better! I love the post about Gracie meeting you, when you returned home from the vet.
    Great job on your "Things to Write Home About" post. I don't know how you find the time!!
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