Things to Write Home About – 6/14/09

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Things to Write Home About – 6/14/09

June 14, 2009

Enjoy this week’s gems:

Homegrown: Advice on Parenting & Families

Toddler Craft posted 10 fun activities for toddlers
Amy at MomAdvice posted a zoo map activity for older kids
Tsh, the original Simple Mom, writes that kids and nature need each other
Megan at Simple Kids talks about parenting and the power of touch
Dr. Cory Allan from Simple Marriage posted the story of his 16 year marriage
Sherry from Serene Journey shared 10 suggestions for establishing new family traditions

Home Cooking: Recipes & Kitchen Tips

Joy the Baker posted Root Beer Float Cake
Lisa at Blessed with Grace posted Green Chili Lasagna and Sauteed Broccoli Spears with Garlic
Phoebe at Cents to Be Debt Free posted her solution for recipe organization
The Happy Housewife posted bread machine pretzels
Ann Marie at Cheeseslave posted how to make vanilla extract
Kay from Kayotic Kitchen explains how to make butter the easy way

Homemaking: Keeping Your House Running

Lynnae at Being Frugal posted tips for staying cool when it’s hot outside
Rachel at Small Notebook posted a tutorial for making a simple rack for your pots and pans
Leah at Apartment Therapy and Melissa at The Inspired Room asked readers to post their best decorating advice
Alek at From the Right Bank to the Left Coast is hooked on sunrooms
Brooke at Velvet & Linen shared a breathtaking bathroom transformation
Amy at A World of Modge Podge made over a cute little end table

Homespun: Crafts & Other Projects

Jessica at Zakka Life posted a tutorial for a homemade jump rope using recycled plastic bottles
AZ Mom of Many Hats posted a video tutorial on how to make bleach designs on t-shirts
Little Birdie Secrets posted a novelty pillowcase tutorial
Joy at Joy’s Hope posted a tutorial for a tutu t-shirt (not that I’ll be making one, but still I like it) and for a simple bandana dress
Dana at the Old Red Barn Co. is hosting a Quilt Along that looks very cool!

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!

Don’t forget to stop back on Thursday for Grace’s Kitchen!

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melissa @ the inspired room said:

Hey, thanks for the mention, you always have great links so I am honored to be among them!

melissa @ the inspired room’s last blog post..Living Beautifully: Summer Entertaining for Real People

# 14 June 2009 at 10:33 pm

Megan at Simple Kids said:

Root Beer Float Cake? YES, please!

What a thoroughly wonderful collection of links. I’ll be busy for a long time browsing through these. Thanks for sharing and for including Simple Kids!

Megan at Simple Kids’s last blog post..Discussing Nature Challenge #1: Naming Nature

# 15 June 2009 at 8:51 am

Anissa said:

TFS — I off to check them all out.
Thanks for coming by today.

Anissa’s last blog post..I Love Faces – Sepia Tone

# 15 June 2009 at 3:40 pm

Amy said:

How sweet are you? Thank you so much for the mention!!! Love your blog -

Amy’s last blog post..Decoupage notebooks. On what happens to be a desk with Mod Podge.

# 16 June 2009 at 8:57 pm

Sherri (Serene Journey) said:

Hi there,
Thank you so much for including my post on Family Traditions. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! You have a lot of great links here off to check them out.

Sherri (Serene Journey)’s last blog post..Create A Great Outdoor Space

# 17 June 2009 at 6:23 am