Things to Write Home About – 9/19/2010

by Tara Ziegmont

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Here are some of my favorite posts from the last couple of weeks:

Amy at Let’s Explore painted a simple abstract canvas with her kids
Alison at Make It Work or Do Without posted toddler-friendly paper dolls (that aren’t really made of paper)
Beth at Simple Marriage posted 5 keys to building family memories
Rae at Simple Kids explains how to get kids involved with buttons

Sara at Our Best Bites posted pies in a jar (oh my! Can’t wait to try these!)
Robyn at Our Homeschool Home posted Swedish chocolate balls (oh my! again. Apparently, I’ve reached the hungry stage of pregnancy.)
Cozi posted snacks kids (even small ones) can make for themselves
Ree, The Pioneer Woman, reposted her veggie & cheese bagel recipe from 2008
Christy from The Southern Plate posted a digest of her favorite apple recipes (another oh my! from me – I need to get to the orchard and buy a bushel of apples!)
Trent at Simple Dollar posted a very detailed tutorial for making homemade vanilla extract – you need to start now if you want to make it for a Christmas gift

Rachel at Small Notebook posted 7 ways to add storage space to your home
Mandi at Productivity Your Way posted tips for getting out of the house with small children
Richella at Imparting Grace explains how to have fresh flowers in the house without breaking your budget
Linsey at Finances Your Way posted about using visual cues to curb overspending

I downloaded a free skirt with attached shorts pattern at The Long Thread
Kyla at Funky Polka Dot Giraffe posted a cute candy corn bunting that she made from felt
Kimbo at A Girl with a Glue Gun posted a clutch made entirely from zippers
Polly at Helping Little Hands posted a quick fix for necklines that are too big