tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68732098907849944072024-02-06T20:49:07.709-07:00{trulie-scrumptious}a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-8206207135700198642013-12-20T19:57:00.000-07:002013-12-20T19:57:03.686-07:00i love the terrible three's...said no one ever.This month has been a whirlwind of finishing up my first semester back at school, finals, trying to get caught up on Christmas orders at work, battling my perma-messy house, a birthday, Christmas shopping...<br />
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What I find myself struggling with most is the battle with my brand-new, just-turned, three-year-old. <br />
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I know that she is just doing what three-year-olds do best, i.e. trying to get on my nerves, but lately I've been threatening to sell her to the zoo. I told her she could live with the zebras for all I care, I just want her to listen me.<br />
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Like that went over well.<br />
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Today was tough as I was clearing out my over-neglected email inbox since I don't know where in the heck to start with my (GROSS!) house, and I was reading through blogs that I have subscribed to while they were crying, yelling, yanking on my arms and legs and any other part of my body that was available to badger. I read a post about a gal that just lost a baby 9 weeks in and it brought up a lot of emotions for me--<br />
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I lost my first pregnancy about that same time and it just hurt me. I hurt for her loss, I hurt because I was yelling at my kids to give me a break to relax and enjoy something for 10 seconds, and it hurt because it became so real to me again. How fast you could lose something so dear to your heart.<br />
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Not sure why today of all days it seems I've been bombarded with stories of struggle from others and I honestly am so blessed. <br />
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Somedays it's just harder for me to remember it.<br />
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My kids are healthy, beautiful, intelligent and I have a home that I love, (and am already writing down ideas to change for 2014) a hard working and dedicated husband that gets to come home to me each night...so why do I let myself get so frustrated?<br />
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I'm not going to propose a million and one Pinterest proven ideas of ways to "be better", but one word does come to mind, especially having to do with this celebratory season of Christ and that is simply, LOVE. <br />
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With LOVE you can do so many things. I know I would feel completely lost without it. And yet sometimes it is so hard for me to remember how to be an example of it.<br />
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The holidays are so stressful. So stressful. It seems everyone is in a bustle, and busy, and running here and there. I guess why I'm writing this post is to express what I'm feeling so passionate about at the moment and that is to just simply take the time, even if just a moment to remember to LOVE. LOVE one another. Whether what religion you have, LOVE is the one constant that we all have on this Earth. Everyone needs it and everyone needs to receive it. <br />
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So in that light,<br />
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To everyone special in my life near and far I wish to send you my LOVE on this day and through the rest of this season. I have many blessings I call friends and family in my life and I truly am grateful for each of you, no matter how insignificant you think your impact is on me. I do think of each of you often, I'm just very horrible about expressing it- calling, texting, messaging, going to visit... Simply horrible. Something that I need to be better at. Maybe Pinterest has a post about that... if so, be a dear and let me know?<br />
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I'm not going to promise more posts out of me until I can get the reins called my life back under control. I don't know when that will be. I have people look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them the load I have and maybe I am. Maybe that's why I forget to remember so much, but for once in my life I feel like I'm doing exactly what I need to be doing. Which is so stupidly funny to me. I'm happiest when I have a plateful plus a mouth full of food that I'm trying to che... it's ridiculous.<br />
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I LOVE you, my readers. Whoever you are out there.. I think you're awesome sauce and please know this blog will get awesome one day. One day...<br />
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I have super big plans and I intend to go through with them, it's just going to take time, so again, please be patient with me. <br />
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I'm crying like a boob, just FYI... not sure why. Maybe it's finally a release of all the stresses that I've been under, but I'm just letting it go. Pretty attractive mental pic, right? You're either laughing or crying with me at this point, but know that I do LOVE you dear stranger, who ever you may be. :)<br />
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Carry on and don't care what a three year old thinks of you when you don't let her watch Mickey Mouse's Three Musketeers for the umpteenth time...<br />
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That's my advice to you.<br />
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Can I just tell you she can jerk out some real legit alligator tears in like 5.3 seconds? It's unbelievable. Gosh dang. Seriously if you have some advice on how to get through the next 351 days, please let me know. It's not <i>that</i> bad, but I need a freakin' bone thrown at me here.<br />
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Maybe to get me through it, comment something funny to me so I can laugh. One liners, movie quotes, jokes, whatev. <br />
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Now I'm just rambling and I have a Mt. Everest of laundry to fold and my kitchen stinks so bad from my days old dishes.<br />
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If you know my husband tell him I just want a cleaning lady for Christmas. And some socks. He has stolen ALL of my socks and stretched them out and ruined them. My feet are cold. <br />
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K. Ramblings over and out. <br />
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Merry Christmas.<br />
Happy New Year.<br />
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Much love,<br />
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<br />a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-22710717357430418712013-08-08T20:35:00.002-06:002013-08-08T20:35:13.472-06:00Make the switch!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-77232612630765884542013-08-04T21:40:00.001-06:002013-08-04T21:40:24.840-06:00It's up!<br />
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a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-71026693579814551812013-07-24T15:50:00.004-06:002013-07-24T15:50:40.800-06:00New blog coming soon...<br />
I've decided after many many thoughts of going back and for between this blog and my personal one, I'm going to break off of both and start fresh and new.<br />
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I've got many ideas of where I want to go with my next blog so I hope that you will follow me once I get everything up and running.<br />
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This idea has got me super stoked and I'm just working on it bits and pieces until I can have everything come together how I'd like so be patient. It's coming SOON :)<br />
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a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-51748666612868960972013-05-10T15:38:00.001-06:002013-05-10T15:44:07.571-06:00PS It's Mother's DayI have to say it's a shame that Mother's Day is only once a year. I think we need a day off once a month personally....<br />
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But for all you lovely mothers, mothers to be, grandmothers, aunts,--heck <i>all</i> you <u>beautiful</u> women out there:<br />
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Happy Mother's Day.<br />
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I wish you a day off of dishes, laundry, making dinner, (ect.) and may you sit on your lovely comfortable couch eating bon-bons all day while watching <i>Mama Mia. </i>Or something equally enjoyable<i>. </i><br />
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a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-35261164623509108202013-05-10T15:29:00.001-06:002013-05-10T15:29:58.665-06:00Thai my shoeDisclaimer:<br />
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I haven't made these yet, but they've been sitting in my emails' inbox for a while and thought I should at least put them on here so that one day in the near future I'd be motivated to make them..<br />
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Ok, I just want you to make them for me and bring it to me to gobble up! :) I haven't been in the slightest of moods to make <i>anything</i> this week. <br />
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I think it's the weather. It's too nice to cook. But really just putting them on here is making my mouth water. I love me some good Thai food. Not sure that Boise is the best place to get "<i>authentic</i>" Thai, but hey-at least I can make it from home and indulge whilst in my sweats :D These recipes are perfect for the upcoming summer season. <br />
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a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-49666275008797630262013-05-01T13:12:00.000-06:002013-05-01T13:12:00.209-06:00Favorite Buttermilk PancakesI have been doing a lot of recipes lately--I'm trying to get my recipes organized in paper as they are on my Pinterest board. I expect to be done....um, probably never. Always a work in progress.<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To make a fresh lemony pancake add zest of one lemon to sugar and add into the the egg, milk and butter mixture.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I like to double this and freeze my leftover pancakes for busy or lazy mornings.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love syrup just like the next guy, but to watch our sugars we eat ours with greek yogurt and bananas or mushed strawberries, and nuts. Any berries or fruits would be scrumptious!!</span></li>
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a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-57336349768258437132013-04-30T13:22:00.002-06:002013-04-30T13:22:52.778-06:00Uno!As l may have mentioned <a href="http://trulie-scrumptious.blogspot.com/2013/04/almost-one.html">here</a> that my baby will be turning one on Sunday... Not sure if I'm quite ready for it. <br />
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To keep me distracted, I've been busy with his little party that I've been trying to keep low-key, but I always usually go overboard. My husband just rolls his eyes at me and wonders why I get stressed and can't turn my brain off. I'm sure there's a pill for that...<br />
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I'm very excited for his UNO BBQ and I wanted to share my little dibs with ya'll.<br />
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His cute little shirt and shoes that I got at Hobby Lobby. Totally cute right? Stencil technique idea from <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-freezer-paper-stencil-makenna-loves-goldfish.html">MADE</a></div>
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<br />a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-71504793109712108602013-04-28T13:30:00.000-06:002013-04-28T16:43:26.358-06:00Grandma's Chocolate ChewiesThere's nothing like a beautiful, sunny Sunday. There's also nothing like my grandma's chocolate chewies. <br />
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Hello, my name is Ashlie and I have a chocolate problem. <br />
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<i>Especially</i> on Sundays.<br />
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My husband knows that Saturday night he is to hop on over to the grocery store and grab him some caffeine and me some chocolate--other wise there is crankiness to be heard. One day I'm sure we'll have to learn to deal without them period, but I quite love my chocolate goodness on my day of rest.<br />
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My grandma was a <i>fantastic</i> cook. AND candy maker. Do you know I grew up in a candy store? Literally. See her website here: <a href="http://florences.com/">Florence's</a>. You don't know what chocolate is until you taste her <u>hand</u>-dipped chocolates. They're the best because they are made with love. :)<br />
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Also made with love was her delectable foods that she would make-especially for Sunday dinners. We would go up to her house quite often since it wasn't far from our home and help her make cookies, pies, and spud nuts (which are like doughnuts, but WAAAAY better). Mmmm just thinking about them makes my mouth water.<br />
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As I was thinking how I was to curb my chocolatey fix this day, I turned to this recipe. Truth be told, I have never made these before by myself. EEEK! I know right?! Since Pinterest came along I really haven't looked at my own cookbook in so long that I've forgotten I have some really good recipes that have been needing dusting off. <br />
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SO onto the recipe. It's really simple and takes hardly any time and fast cleanup-which is always a plus.<br />
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Take a bite out of the crunchy outside and a chewy gooey inside, and there's no going back.<br />
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Grandma's Chocolate Chewies<br />
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Melt in saucepan:<br />
1-1/2 C chocolate chips<br />
stir in one can of Eagle Brand Milk (sweetened condensed milk)<br />
Stir occasionally for 10 mins.<br />
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Add 2tbsp butter<br />
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1 C flour<br />
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1 tsp vanilla<br />
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Cool 10-15 mins. Spoon out on greased pan<br />
Bake 15 mins at 325.<br />
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Options: Add white chocolate chips once cooled (which is what I did this time)<br />
Add nuts and marshmallows for a Rocky Road effect.<br />
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Be sure to not over bake or they will be chocolate not-so-chewies....we don't want that.<br />
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<br />a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-58136895769360145862013-04-15T13:00:00.000-06:002013-04-28T13:42:42.589-06:00make it a double...Just go ahead and plan on making a double batch of these beauts. I really mean it. The whole batch just didn't seem to satisfy me....<br />
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I really was planning on getting a picture of these delectable goodness-nesses but alas...my mouth was watering for one more. Then one more. Then another one...<br />
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Funny thing is peanut butter cookies are <i> not </i>my go-to cookie, not even on my top 10. But these....<br />
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They had me at <i>hello lovelies</i>.<br />
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<br />a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-44702363465908967872013-04-11T16:48:00.001-06:002013-04-28T13:42:55.556-06:00{ts} has gone etsy crazy!Ok, so I'm just starting out with {one} thing. But still! I've been dying to be up on etsy for like--ever--and I decided to just do it! Heck ya for being spontaneous today!!<br />
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This little ham is a month away before he turns the big numero u-n-o! Can't believe it. I swear it wasn't too long ago that he was just this little...<br />
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I've put together some cute Easter printables and some ideas that I will be doing this year for my family. I'll have to have an update as to how it all went down, so here's me crossing my fingers that it will pan out how I'd like.<br />
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First off, I used Picmonkey to draw up some cute little cards that I'm going to dangle from the ceiling with crepe paper so the kids (mainly just E) will see it first thing she wakes up. <br />
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I just cut up a cereal box and folded it like a book. I happened to have a lovely scrapbook page that had the grass and carrots in a row as a background. Bonus! I adhered that to the cereal box and attached little velcro dots to the backs so there is a spot to keep all her clothes :) Kinda fun, right?</div>
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Growing up we usually spend Easter with my cousins and it was always a BLAST. My mom and my aunt would send us on a hunt to find our baskets and would make up the clues to find your basket and they either were freaking hilarious or made no sense as they would stay up l-a-t-e doing them. Ah. Fun times..</div>
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<br />a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-3446221225164301412013-03-22T17:26:00.000-06:002013-03-22T17:26:09.791-06:00In my search engine today:<div style="text-align: center;">
How do you get vaseline out of carpet (or stuffed elephants)</div>
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It's been one of those days. And weeks. I started a part time job this week (which i {heart} ) and am <b>still</b> struggling to get my two kiddos to nap simultaneously so I can have time to do this {!}, prepare dinner and finish up house stuff before it all gets wrecked again before bed. I don't mind them playing and having toys everywhere it's the house stuff I'd like to get out of the way so <i>I</i> can play too because when it's lights out for bedtime that's <u><b>me</b></u> time to watch a show or do a project before I go to bed. If there's anything that I've learned over the past two years of being a mama-it's to <u>MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOME <i>ME</i> TIME</u>. Or you go crazy. Believe me. I've gone there and back and bought a keychain to prove it.<br />
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One thing that is a huge variable in this complicated equation is: we have a cozy home. Cozy as in not enough rooms for everyone to have one to themselves. Two bedrooms. Two bathrooms. Which is enough for right now and I really do love being cozied up all together. I love my home. But for the little one who is still trying to self sooth, i.e. my little man... it makes for long nights for us who wake up every time he wakes up and can't put himself back to sleep. But that's another story. Today is about nap time which I think is harder to do.<br />
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I have done a little bit of research to see what others do in such a predicament. I love to read what others have done, because<br />
1. They've done all the work for me and tell me how to do it and<br />
2. I already know what <i>NOT</i> to do.<br />
In the past,<strike> yesterday</strike> I made the rookie mistake of putting them down at same time-which 99.99% results in little E getting in the crib with little man and them turning into wild monkeys playing and being crazy cute together BUT! that usually ends in little brother getting hurt/crying and then we have not only boo-boos to kiss but the huge debacle of not napping and by 5pm everyone is cranky.<br />
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So on to what I found {One article I read had 25 steps to putting them down. Um yea, right.} is to kind of stagger the naps so one goes down-falls asleep, then the other one goes down falls asleep. Doesn't sound that scientific, but it was enough for me to go: AhHah! To many of you, this is pretty basic stuff, but realize, my smart brain cells have left me. The girl who got straight A's in college is no more and has sleep rings under her eyes. I get it. I'm not so bright no <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">más. </span><br />
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So today I tried my dangest. And even though I was about a half an hour behind, I did it! Whooo! and a little victory dance for me! I staggered them down a <strike>half an hour</strike> an hour apart giving E a chance to fall asleep before I set brother down. Part of the reason I waited so long to put little man down is exhibit A. above. She found the vaseline and had it <i>everywhere</i>.... criminy. But little man cried only for a bit and yelled and jumped and wined, but in this case-sleep won. AND he didn't wake her up. Call that <i>winning</i>.<br />
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I definitely have the upper hand today, however, my two year old is at a position where she has no interest in taking a nap. And a good 65% of the time she can get away with no nap and sit quietly and play while brother naps and be good until about bedtime and by then she pretty much puts herself to sleep. She is awesome at that. But the other times... it's either cranky girl or cranky mama and I don't care to have either to deal with that so one more google search before that happens.<br />
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I've also been doing well with a routine for them. I have a daily routine that I stick to fairly well and also one just for bed time/naptime. <br />
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{I'm not sure if it will help anyone out there: but like I said, for me I like to see what other people do, so here is a copy of my routine.}<br />
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Who knows, by the time their 12, they just might have it down. Or rather I will. If I knew it was going to take me 10 months to get this whole thing down I would have gotten discouraged and given up long ago. Oh wait...I did. But as my mom says, there's always tomorrow.<br />
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Tomorrow's another day and if it takes another tomorrow to get it down well, you're one day closer to getting it.<br />
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If you have thoughts or something that has worked for you with naps/bedtime, please share!<br />
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<br />a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-69244372774043566682013-02-21T23:16:00.001-07:002013-02-21T23:16:11.027-07:00Bunko or Bust!I hope none of you have noticed that I again have taken a small break. I've been visiting my family and having a great ole time in eastern freez-ville. It's only a mere 21 degrees to my 50 degree weather that I left last week but hey-nothing gets your blood pumping like a good Idaho breeze (freezing wind).<br />
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So I recently lost my Bunko virginity-which is AWESOME. I've heard so many people playing and had no clue what I was missing out on. Like Zumba... I have yet to even comprehend what it's about, but everyone is doing it and it sounds like fun.<br />
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I may need to get out a bit more...<br />
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Anywho - It's a little past my bedtime and I've got to get up and pack for home in the morning so I'll make this short and sweet. I was super jazzed from playing that I wanted to hear from you, my lovlies--I want to start up a group in my neck of the woods and wanted to get some more info on how it is done. Apparently it's a big to do and can get quite serious on how it is played so I'm asking you how you organize it/get it started ect. I'm not looking for come play or die type of get together, but want to know-<u>what do <i>you</i> do??</u><br />
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I will be expecting some feedback from ya, cuz I'm dang serious about starting one up.<br />
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Last, but not least, I want to give out a huge cyber hug for those our there that read. I received some awesome feedback tonight on this little blog of mine and I feel overjoyed that you are reading.... It fills my love tank to <b>full</b>. It gave me a boost of reassurance that I do have love out there and gives me a reason to write. So thank you.. trulie :)<br />
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Bunko peeps I'm counting on you to show some love...<br />
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<br />a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-89869815905472192862013-02-15T16:27:00.001-07:002013-02-15T16:40:55.807-07:00A cute to boot tabbed notebook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
If there's one thing about me, that drives me nutty-it's not having something <i>where</i> I need it <i>when</i> I need it. Which seems to happen while it's late in the afternoon with two kids who've had no naps and are hungry and my purse seems to be a bottomless pit of diapers and fruit snack wrappers and I just want to cry and rip my hair out and throw a mini tantrum in the middle of the store. </div>
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A little exaggerated as that may sound, it sometimes does happen, at least to me. I always seem to forget to write something down or do write something down on a sticky or a paper that gets stuck to something else or lost in my giant black hole I call my purse or gets accidentally thrown away by my husband because "it looked like trash to me".<br />
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Or I go to the storage rental to pick up our boat and EVERY time I seem to forget our passcode... the list could go on and on. <br />
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These days my mind might as well be a bowl of cold cereal mush. Like the other day I had just got out of the truck and was looking for my little E. I soon became frantic because I could not see her ANYWHERE! One of the girls that I was with said, um, hey ash...you're holding her. <br />
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I just about threw the towel in right there I was so frustrated I couldn't locate my own daughter in my arms. Oh-My-Lanta. <br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">scrabbook paper</li>
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<li>I took the back flap of the notebook and traced around it on cardstock so I could get a rough idea of what I was working with. And starting at the top I measured a 1-1/12" tab length and about 1/4" width. How many tabs you want and how far you'd like your tab to stick out depends on your preference.</li>
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<li>Stick your pretty cardstock inside your notebook to make sure the sides are squared away-cut away sides down as needed.</li>
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Your very own tabbed notebook. With a personal touch :)</div>
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<li>funny things kids say or do that you don't want to forget</li>
<li>menus</li>
<li>favorite recipes </li>
<li>passcodes or login information </li>
<li>instructions (perfect for my MIL to help her remember how to import photos ect.)</li>
<li>addresses/phone numbers</li>
<li>wish list</li>
<li>gift list</li>
<li>to do list</li>
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a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-13183899005689902712013-02-14T11:46:00.001-07:002013-02-14T11:46:43.935-07:00I {heart} you.A happy Valentines day to you! Be sure to give your loved ones a big 'ol smooch!! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMeu-AVqtWmjPgl0GlwDsSSZUeQTz6v2ZjLYWxAnVWcZ92G0_8JnLiboK80-J-61KRihd1tH_JV0d0o_E_vjtM9kCIjtnhWelDcJY0CdSM0l6sYE5DT0FtcQL2VChJxoE8jTToPlBODGQ/s640/blogger-image-1268450356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMeu-AVqtWmjPgl0GlwDsSSZUeQTz6v2ZjLYWxAnVWcZ92G0_8JnLiboK80-J-61KRihd1tH_JV0d0o_E_vjtM9kCIjtnhWelDcJY0CdSM0l6sYE5DT0FtcQL2VChJxoE8jTToPlBODGQ/s640/blogger-image-1268450356.jpg" /></a></div>a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-82674532584381616772013-02-12T13:04:00.000-07:002013-02-12T13:04:00.153-07:00what i'm making today...<br />
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check out my <a href="http://pinterest.com/ashlieeborn/">pinterest</a> cookies and brownies board for more good lovin' from the oven.<br />
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a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-9180801259144211062013-02-11T11:51:00.004-07:002013-02-11T11:51:28.471-07:00ePattern sale ends tonight!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Valentines day is just days away. Excited? For me, yes and no. More no than yes. My husband lost his father last Valentines Day and so this year especially will be hard. Holidays are such a hard time for anyone that has lost someone dear. </div>
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I've been thinking a lot about Valentines Day the past week and I've been trying to figure a way to shy away from such a negative connotation for February 14th in our house, but part of me knows that we (and he) are still grieving and are still healing and just need time. </div>
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Holidays like VDay this were alway fun for me growing up and we kids always looked forward to them. My mom always made them so special and would do a fun VDay breakfast, can we say belgium waffles with strawberries and ice cream?! and gave us thoughtful little gifts-some which I still remember to this day. Holidays period were special in my house which is something I try to do in my house. Nothing ever big, but enough to make us remember we are loved.</div>
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So unfortunately I don't have a gift for my hubby this year since he didn't want anything, but I still want to make it a special time for my kiddos. Target, (like Pinterest) what would we do without you?</div>
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a.ebornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11062736458286113907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6873209890784994407.post-35571779642671009772013-02-10T18:01:00.004-07:002013-02-10T18:01:49.137-07:00Much needed TLCI took it upon myself to take a l-o-n-g weekend break...my first week back? Yes. I've worked so hard on all three posts...<br />
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My hubby buns usually works nights and the last few days he's worked mornings so we've been hanging out. We needed some much needed TLC time which since I will be leaving him for a week to go "home" to see the 'rents. And I already miss him. awww... right?<br />
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BUT! I have been working on some super scrumptious printables that I will be selling on etsy and I am SUPER excited about them. I've been trying them out and they<i> are oh so sweet</i>! So watch out for those coming up because I will be doing some <u>freebie</u> giveaways to celebrate.<br />
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Speaking of awesomeness: Time is winding down for the ePattern sale going on. Click <a href="http://trulie-scrumptious.blogspot.com/2013/02/18-patterns-for-2495-sew-fab-e-pattern.html">here</a> to get the scoop!<br />
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February is a huge birthday month for us and since our budget is, well tighter than Joan River's face, I've resorted to homemade gifts. <br />
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I was planning on making finger puppets for sweet Cavinos birthday, but our silly Samee dog ran off and had us up until 2 in the morning looking for her... Long story short I lost patience with that project and moved onto something else.<br />
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We had just come from ice fishing this last weekend and little Ev had such a blast that I thought a fishing game was in order. I found the most adorable fish printables <a href="http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2010/09/go-fish-plus-free-printable-from-tricia.html">here</a> by tricia-rennea. And my plan came around perfect circle.<br />
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Here's what I came up with:<br />
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<li>fish printables from <a href="http://triciarennea.blogspot.com/2010/07/fishie-mobile.html">here</a></li>
<li>hot glue gun (i originally had double stickies, but didn't hold like I wanted)</li>
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<li>cutsie twine from Target -</li>
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<li>printable for can - which you can download to your computer and personalize it via <a href="http://picmonkey.com/">picmonkey.com</a> or in Word.</li>
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1. print them out (on cardstock) and cut them up</div>
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Ev seem to like it. She had a hard time getting the magnet to stick to the fish since it also likes the side of the can so next time I might find something a little wider and non metal, but at least it's a fun container to keep your fishy's in.</div>
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some other thoughts to use this printable:<br />
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<li>fun little printable to cut out and put in a frame (for a bedroom or bathroom)</li>
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<li>...i thought i had more thoughts in my brain. haha</li>
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Check this out all you sew it alls! Sew Fab is hosting a ePattern Bundle Sale that starts TODAY!</div>
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Today is the 1st day of the 1st ever Sew Fab e-Pattern Bundle Sale and giveaway, sponsored by <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com/">The Southern Institute</a></span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">Fat Quarter Shop</a></span>!</h4>
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<strong>Over the past eight weeks a lot of behind the scenes work has taken place to bring you this amazing bundle of ePatterns from several of the top pattern designers and bloggers in the sewing and blogging world. The result is a bundle of 18 PDF sewing patterns that you don't want to miss.</strong></div>
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<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1192406&c=cart&aff=239792&ejc=2&cl=200637"></a><strong>For one week only</strong>, ten pattern designers have come together to bring you <strong>18 of their best PDF patterns</strong>, valued together at over $139.00, <strong>for the incredible price of $24.95</strong>! That's over 80% off of the combined retail value! <strong>Plus you can enter to win a dream of a giveaway valued at $390 from some really great shops!</strong>
<strong>For less than $25.00 you will have a library of resources that you can use over and over again.</strong> The designers that have joined this sale are experts in their craft. They have been sewing for a very long time and are well known in blogland and elsewhere. Each designer has contributed one or two of their favorite patterns to create a bundle that is sure to please! Whether you are sewing for your own family or making gifts for others, these are patterns that you will love to use.
If you've never sewn with a PDF pattern before, let me tell you how great it is! After downloading your pattern instructions and your pattern, you will print out the pattern itself, creating pattern tiles, if you will. Simply tape the tiles together to create the full pattern! At that point you can cut out the size that you need and pin the paper pattern directly to your fabric or you can trace the pattern size that you need onto sewing paper or tissue paper and cut it out, saving the paper pattern for later when you need to sew another size. Pdf patterns are so convenient because you can print them out as many times as you need!
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<strong>Now let me tell you a little bit about the giveaway! </strong></h5>
<strong>The Sew Fab Giveaway is amazing!</strong> One lucky winner will win a bunch of <em><strong>amazing</strong></em> prizes from <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">Craftsy</a>, <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/">Fat Quarter Shop</a>, <a href="http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?yhst-10775676472182+Wa7BXQ+index.html+">fabricworm</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JennifersJewels?section_id=7593883">Jennifer's Jewels Custom Labels on Etsy</a>, <a href="http://greenbeepatterns.bigcartel.com/">Green Bee Patterns</a>, author <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stitch-Savvy-Skill-Building-Projects-Technique/dp/1440229473">Deborah Moebes</a>, <a href="http://www.meeabee.com/collections/all">Mee a Bee</a>, <a href="http://www.shopgussy.com/">Gussy Sews</a>, <a href="http://feelincrafty.wordpress.com/">I'm Feeling Crafty</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55416257/sewing-machine-sterling-silver-necklace">Ball and Chain on Etsy</a>. See the end of the post for giveaway details. This giveaway is not to be missed!
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I know you're dying to know "What is included in the pattern bundle?"</h4>
18 well-loved ePatterns from 10 well-known designers are instantly accessible to you by PDF download upon purchase of the Sew Fab e-Pattern Bundle. Here are the patterns that you will receive (click on the links below to see more details):
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<span style="line-height: 13px;"><a href="http://onegirlcircus.com/goodship-dress/" target="_blank">Goodship Dress by One Girl Circus</a>, </span><a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/2011/02/mommy-mia-apron-pattern-now-available.html" target="_blank">Mommy & Mia Apron by Sew Much Ado</a>, <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/2010/01/ruby-lou-doll-pdf-pattern.html" target="_blank">Ruby Lou Doll by Sew Much Ado</a>, <a href="http://www.seaminglysmitten.bigcartel.com/product/mimi-maxi-dress-for-women" target="_blank">Mini Maxi Dress by Seamingly Smitten</a>, <a href="http://www.seaminglysmitten.bigcartel.com/product/miss-mod-top" target="_blank">Miss Mod Top by Seamingly Smitten</a>, <a href="http://www.gingercake.bigcartel.com/product/love-your-lunch-box-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Love Your Lunch Box by Ginger Cakes</a>, <a href="http://www.gingercake.bigcartel.com/product/modern-folksy-bunny-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Modern Folksy Bunny by Ginger Cakes</a>, <a href="http://figgyspatterns.com/patterns/banyan-trousers-shorts-e-pattern/" target="_blank">Banyan Pants & Shorts by Figgy's</a>, <a href="http://figgyspatterns.com/patterns/banyan-tee-tunic-e-pattern/" target="_blank">Banyan Top & Tunic by Figgy's</a>, <a href="http://gotopatterns.com/products/go-to-shift-dress/" target="_blank">Go To Shift Dress by Go To Patterns</a>, <a href="http://gotopatterns.com/products/go-to-gift-bags/" target="_blank">Go To Gift Bags by Go To Patterns</a>, <a href="http://sewfearless.com/patterns-and-tutorials/the-sidekick-suitcase-pattern/" target="_blank">Sidekick Suitcase by Sew Fearless</a>, <a href="http://www.mesewcrazy.bigcartel.com/product/the-madeline-dress-epattern-size-2-6-years" target="_blank">Madeline Dress by Me Sew Crazy</a>, <a href="http://www.mesewcrazy.bigcartel.com/product/forget-me-knot-dress-epattern-size-2-thru-6yrs" target="_blank">Forget Me Knot Dress by Me Sew Crazy</a>, <a href="http://www.peekaboopatternshop.com/product/alex-anna-summer-pjs-6-mos-8-years" target="_blank">Alex & Anna Summer PJs by Peekaboo Pattern Shop</a>, <a href="http://www.peekaboopatternshop.com/product/alex-anna-winter-pjs" target="_blank">Alex & Anna Winter PJs by Peekaboo Pattern Shop</a>, <a href="http://www.luvinthemommyhood.com/2012/03/commuter-cowl-pattern.html" target="_blank">Commuter Cowl by luvinthemommyhood</a>, <a href="http://figgyspatterns.com/patterns/scirocco-e-pattern/" target="_blank">Scirocco Dress by Figgy's</a>
<strong>The Sew Fab e-Pattern Bundle is only available for one week and will never be available again! You can purchase the bundle from February 4th at 8 a.m. EST through February 11th at 8 a.m. EST and there will be no late sales offered. Due to the nature of the sale there will be no refunds offered.</strong><br />
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You don't want to miss this unique opportunity to purchase a ready made collection of 18 PDF sewing patterns from 10 of the best designers out there!</h5>
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<span style="color: #ee1038;">And now for The Sew Fab Giveaway!</span></h3>
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<strong>You are not going to believe the prizes included in this giveaway! Can't buy the bundle? It's okay... purchase is not required to enter. Take a look at what you have the chance to win:</strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">A Sewing Themed Box of Goodies from </span><a href="http://pickyourplum.com/" style="font-size: 10pt;">Pick Your Plum</a>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fabulous Wristlet from </span><a href="http://www.shopgussy.com/" style="font-size: 10pt;">Gussy Sews</a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> (not necessarily the one pictured)</span>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">The latest release, </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stitch-Savvy-Skill-Building-Projects-Technique/dp/1440229473" style="font-size: 10pt;">Stitch Savvy</a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">, by Deborah Moebes</span>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sterling Silver Sewing Machine necklace from </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ballandchain?ref=seller_info" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ball and Chain on Etsy</a>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">$50 Gift Certificate to </span><a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/" style="font-size: 10pt;">Fat Quarter Shop</a>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">$50 Gift Certificate to </span><a href="http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?yhst-10775676472182+Wa7BXQ+index.html+" style="font-size: 10pt;">fabricworm</a>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">A free online class from </span><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/" style="font-size: 10pt;">Craftsy.com</a>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Scoop Tote Pattern from </span><a href="http://greenbeepatterns.bigcartel.com/product/scoop-tote" style="font-size: 10pt;">Green Bee Patterns</a>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">60 Custom Tags from</span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JennifersJewels?ref=seller_info" style="font-size: 10pt;"> Jennifer's Jewels</a>
<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Red Riding Hood Little Girl's Satchel from </span><a href="http://www.meeabee.com/collections/all" style="font-size: 10pt;">Mee a Bee</a><span style="font-size: x-small;">
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Handmade Sewing Machine Cover from</span><a href="http://feelincrafty.wordpress.com/" style="font-size: 10pt;"> I'm Feeling Crafty</a>
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