Monthly Archives: November 2008

Yet Another Theme Change

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Charity

I decided that I just didn’t like the new theme that I spent hours customizing.  Go figure.  So, I changed the theme again. This time I just went for a minimalist look.  Bob said that the busy theme really took … Continue reading →

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Christmas Soap Gift Bags

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Charity

What do you get when you combine the Christmas Tree Soaps from yesterday, the Snowflake Soaps from a couple of weeks ago, and carved eraser stamps in cute Christmas designs with gift bags, cardstock, and some markers? Adorable Christmas soap … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Soap Tutorial

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Charity

Materials: Wilton six cavity silicone Christmas tree mold 12 oz. clear melt and pour soap base fragrance oil in a Christmas scent – I used Brambleberry’s Hollyberry blue and yellow (or green) liquid soap colorant opalescent green mica alcohol in … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Charity

Happy Thanksgiving, to all my readers! I hope your day is filled with friends, family, and good food. If you are alone, I hope that you are filled with peace and relaxation – and good food. We watched a short … Continue reading →

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Today Was A Long, Busy Day

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Charity

The Christmas tree soap tutorial will have to wait until Friday. I am exhausted. I have been on the go all day. I did 7 loads of laundry at the laundry room in our apartment complex, went grocery shopping, made … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Preparations

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Charity

Today, the kids asked me if they could have the day off, since the public school kids are off this week. I decided that it would be a good idea, so they went off to watch a movie in my … Continue reading →

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Fin

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Charity

Well, I am done with editing my theme for tonight at least. I am not 100% happy with it, but it is getting late. One of these days, I will find a theme that I heart forever. For now, I … Continue reading →

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New Look

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Charity

Tonight, I am playing around with a new blog design, so if things look a little strange, that is why. Or maybe it is because my new design is strange. Who knows? If you have been a reader for long, … Continue reading →

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Fun With Pie Crust

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Charity

I am making a chocolate cream pie for Thanksgiving dinner at my parents-in-law’s house, so I decided to make a practice pie tonight. I bought some pie crust cutters at Christmas Tree Shops for $1.99 the other day. They cut … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Sausage Risotto in the Crock Pot

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Charity

Remember when I told you about making risotto in the crockpot? Well, last night I made the Tomato and Sausage Risotto recipe from Martha Stewart that I posted a couple of months ago using that method. It came out wonderful! … Continue reading →

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