tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69824413739370143312024-03-12T22:57:51.856-07:00wait...before I forgettamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-62667129444340222962011-04-16T14:59:00.000-07:002011-04-16T22:40:56.800-07:00Hand Stitched Bib<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZyklJg1fqbZw5E4nNSsHotpcVFpeXpY1RgWrINathG29hZ_9N72el33Fn0HQajE2XAzvXs7kqe8RxWdGjRUNyk5eCJBwjTA2t3RH241AYpzPlPyVM6XmwQ_qtZvvrra1IbSYJQBIJ5o/s720/Jun+17%252C+2010.jpg" border="0" alt="" />I made this sewn in bib some time ago but I'm now just getting around to posting it. I'm trying to go back and post at least what's already been photographed.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">By the way it's a quick hodgie podgie kind of project. The pieces are haphazardly (<i>lacking any obvious principle of organization</i>) placed and and even more haphazardly hand stitched on. Kinda like my life, isn't that interesting.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">Oh I wish I had some order and consistency in my life. Maybe after the baby....ya right.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-R9GSPKe58t3YFRnuIZQhE2Zxbb8bWmr4uao4dpTQv80mXJyq5wHK26JCdiIjLBBxv8JJhopK1e5conqhRlhU1F08oP2aScX-TELkymXKZuQjm89Yu0qA_R88ezW2A2l0V5vf2-8bETQ/s1600/DSC_0080.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-R9GSPKe58t3YFRnuIZQhE2Zxbb8bWmr4uao4dpTQv80mXJyq5wHK26JCdiIjLBBxv8JJhopK1e5conqhRlhU1F08oP2aScX-TELkymXKZuQjm89Yu0qA_R88ezW2A2l0V5vf2-8bETQ/s720/DSC_0080.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><br /></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-91774934210599962512011-03-21T16:56:00.000-07:002011-03-24T09:34:27.894-07:00Kate's Skate Party<div style="text-align: center;">Kate's Birthday Party was one week after Jack's Party and I have to say this one was much simpler. We went to a local Ice Skating Rink which means no extra decorating and the entertainment was totally covered. Eeeesaaay!</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Vl5UuKtfVnPPb3rchysIN0AbGKakBeDbGbVnHubNJwbYheNRR19h46uIvL7NU5TrLYEinNhxKEyScmOtUZXcOZ8BNARrQ77GveYoL0CW43bnbTeJc5Hp2Q0pIHPJpwu0M7B-N_1BawA/s1600/Kate-1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Vl5UuKtfVnPPb3rchysIN0AbGKakBeDbGbVnHubNJwbYheNRR19h46uIvL7NU5TrLYEinNhxKEyScmOtUZXcOZ8BNARrQ77GveYoL0CW43bnbTeJc5Hp2Q0pIHPJpwu0M7B-N_1BawA/s720/Kate-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Kate's invitations were designed by<a href="http://http://www.etsy.com/shop/PinkPickleStudios?section_id=7124106"> Pink Pickle Studios</a> and I had them printed at Kinko's.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitr7YWEjYBybx_atBkLRfwiOxa7oEIz35KIHZSsOQdEMdaabAgtyAWIJMfWZFF3gRjAobnmw-v-o7bZPS7uckGO4gh3slGV78b_-mPUKijFgQh-MFAnWnfpCgwujHYUSFL6LR3M5VL22M/s720/Kate%2527s+8th+Birthday.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">We served hot cocoa in hot cups that I covered with paper. I also gave all the girls matching knit gloves that I found at Joann's on sale for .50 cents a pair that conveniently worked out perfectly with the color scheme! Double bonus. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvXe1dp1o1KkbnAq6n8bfHRNnj9XpNIZNelIhHwYFqeN3nsSNBhF2pbZk2A_D7RtdFSMq8dHysT7EJCoXKfqDSxiv7sjrKLPFv6MvN-YSes4r9QvL5dYaxTw674FfibWLCiW_ZJSfED8/s1600/Kate%2527s+8th+Birthday1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvXe1dp1o1KkbnAq6n8bfHRNnj9XpNIZNelIhHwYFqeN3nsSNBhF2pbZk2A_D7RtdFSMq8dHysT7EJCoXKfqDSxiv7sjrKLPFv6MvN-YSes4r9QvL5dYaxTw674FfibWLCiW_ZJSfED8/s720/Kate%2527s+8th+Birthday1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvXe1dp1o1KkbnAq6n8bfHRNnj9XpNIZNelIhHwYFqeN3nsSNBhF2pbZk2A_D7RtdFSMq8dHysT7EJCoXKfqDSxiv7sjrKLPFv6MvN-YSes4r9QvL5dYaxTw674FfibWLCiW_ZJSfED8/s1600/Kate%2527s+8th+Birthday1.jpg"></a>All the girls did really well minus a few who hadn't skated before so Mr. Frugal very reluctantly put on skates to offer some assistance. Although, I think the girls may have been the ones doing the assisting. Thomas was so frustrated that he just couldn't get it. Skating just not his thing. Good- one less lesson or team I will be asked to sign him up for. Can't be good at everything son.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aj4K0uZpLVJcjmqCJAjM2oJ3xa2p-wJEwB7P7rSqaG9neXI6VE_xWn-Mj5briwQ0wGEzkFajDz_J9oG_SYTGT6UZNl4dlD3CW86HjKXgrvAAIEclcnjBqQNsX2ntEKMTV56gMlAlyDk/s1600/031911_3590_1.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aj4K0uZpLVJcjmqCJAjM2oJ3xa2p-wJEwB7P7rSqaG9neXI6VE_xWn-Mj5briwQ0wGEzkFajDz_J9oG_SYTGT6UZNl4dlD3CW86HjKXgrvAAIEclcnjBqQNsX2ntEKMTV56gMlAlyDk/s720/031911_3590_1.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of not your thing. Cake decorating is not really my thing. I swear the cakes in those cute cake books must be seriously photoshoped or be made with frosting too gross to eat to get that perfect looking finish because I can never quite make it look like the photo. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Good enough I say!</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLFL0wAHOR9GKN4Sml7f0vjgSiJK8DD8AP2TkxKqO7Ow6J6RFr104XUWNWXBPtLS-WgEsPXn9sTZNvJRxKRVhqIPDuHjK-R1ND7j1ODbPYuAtkK6FW1FgixucX3BEsyHYfHynaQXZ5e8/s1600/031911_3655.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLFL0wAHOR9GKN4Sml7f0vjgSiJK8DD8AP2TkxKqO7Ow6J6RFr104XUWNWXBPtLS-WgEsPXn9sTZNvJRxKRVhqIPDuHjK-R1ND7j1ODbPYuAtkK6FW1FgixucX3BEsyHYfHynaQXZ5e8/s720/031911_3655.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">Besides Kate loved it and well that's all that matters.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1YzOfJwSVrL46wEyNi1Rtax8ddEHUXTJmbsGuWpAzFPFV1b0nx-84pYF0cuxSwcZOjYEMOkE832PuEDnfRK4-YXcJ4ZHuPNF_XkhpCKyM-pwQba5HFpNwtUxN0Y7xAbrg8bjW3KOZtc/s1600/031911_3628.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1YzOfJwSVrL46wEyNi1Rtax8ddEHUXTJmbsGuWpAzFPFV1b0nx-84pYF0cuxSwcZOjYEMOkE832PuEDnfRK4-YXcJ4ZHuPNF_XkhpCKyM-pwQba5HFpNwtUxN0Y7xAbrg8bjW3KOZtc/s720/031911_3628.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack opted to stay in the party room and guard the presents. Skating on the cold ice was not a tempting offered especially after I passed over my phone. He was happy right was he was, sitting his warm little bum on that bench.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUv2LM6gqLMMnU4KpDwADbRJ724cLSWZkmmzuYS3uwgvgG_7mGyq0oZF9U2FlEYFMK32nIt9norxlRoiwpwqfsetW8XIeO6J1Bit2U8tqhfxk8AlPVS0hT4EHrUJwPOCD91l-HNtmdUE/s1600/031911_3608.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUv2LM6gqLMMnU4KpDwADbRJ724cLSWZkmmzuYS3uwgvgG_7mGyq0oZF9U2FlEYFMK32nIt9norxlRoiwpwqfsetW8XIeO6J1Bit2U8tqhfxk8AlPVS0hT4EHrUJwPOCD91l-HNtmdUE/s720/031911_3608.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a>I gave all the girls mugs that I found on clearance at Marshalls for $1.50 each. I filled them with hot cocoa candy and chapstick.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_j1y419S05puPlGgeaXziA0iSuRgFmamZ0JXMI6xfiS0IErrwl438ytWccdhOGMTCGYLVoE8awM4XfhcubwJ4nU7OYXngd_dUUbAuNz29FzSdLW1bHBR1j2Z5kRyG77lZ8kcuVCB2jo/s1600/031911_3681.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_j1y419S05puPlGgeaXziA0iSuRgFmamZ0JXMI6xfiS0IErrwl438ytWccdhOGMTCGYLVoE8awM4XfhcubwJ4nU7OYXngd_dUUbAuNz29FzSdLW1bHBR1j2Z5kRyG77lZ8kcuVCB2jo/s720/031911_3681.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a>Until next time.....</div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-50758932318155802102011-03-20T17:59:00.000-07:002011-03-20T18:38:07.910-07:00In Case You Didn't Hear....<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjcwwjylcr-UGAflVRWhjFFzHKEYyfr5PPJxFxRiYmmFyW5vwusY6zCDghjQk9VfN29dAH_QH8Ob2HEcrR5s78OFLJylAqNiOJEZlZ3Qsf-7XFKBxnzXzFv1XDqmHC1o0AO4ErCOEiWE/s1600/Recently+Updated7.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjcwwjylcr-UGAflVRWhjFFzHKEYyfr5PPJxFxRiYmmFyW5vwusY6zCDghjQk9VfN29dAH_QH8Ob2HEcrR5s78OFLJylAqNiOJEZlZ3Qsf-7XFKBxnzXzFv1XDqmHC1o0AO4ErCOEiWE/s720/Recently+Updated7.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">...I'm pregers. Beginning my 8th month this week! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I know, I know I was done having kids. That's what I tried to convince myself of anyway. My life was full and I couldn't imagine adding one more to the bunch. Really, if you knew the details of my life you seriously would have adviced to me to stay where I was....holding my head just above water. Like others I feel that raising kids is a tough job not to mention doing it well. Somedays I feel good about my job as their mom, but to be honest most days I cross my fingers and hope for the best or that at least their memories will skew toward the positive in the end. BUT, I really did think (deep down) there might be a girl out there that really wanted to come and join our imperfect family. So I did what any faith relying person does. I put it in God's hands. <i>Deep Breath</i>. Okay who am I kidding, I think about getting pregnant and wha la- baby appears nine months later. But, I am having a girl and like to think that that part of the story was up to God.</div><div><div style="text-align: center; ">I didn't believe it at first even though it was confirmed by ultrasound. It took many weeks for it to settle in my brain. Mr. Frugal finally convince me that it was becoming obvious and I would make someone feel very uncomfortable if they called me out on it so we made a video of us telling the kids and the next day we shared the happy news with family and friends.</div></div><div><br /></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-25814033967003656502011-03-17T16:48:00.000-07:002011-03-21T16:51:59.736-07:00The Little Leprechaun<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKHKznqjG4wcYSNDj3X7ROwyAOITA76SwQvuo3iX_ep2LF7B_gLk1K3ufdPBgplyQSGuFbvKeTu5CjRY1ZRKb1TRi3bnu1_GO2TxvTATyt5kxWxiUJ7tW16fwVOGyZDG7IAqp_48U0JiU/s1600/031911_3618.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKHKznqjG4wcYSNDj3X7ROwyAOITA76SwQvuo3iX_ep2LF7B_gLk1K3ufdPBgplyQSGuFbvKeTu5CjRY1ZRKb1TRi3bnu1_GO2TxvTATyt5kxWxiUJ7tW16fwVOGyZDG7IAqp_48U0JiU/s720/031911_3618.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-28109745672839509852011-03-16T20:54:00.000-07:002011-03-17T13:09:28.881-07:00Jack's Carnival Party<div style="text-align: center;">Jack's long awaited Carnival Party finally took place last Saturday. He's been talking about this party for months and was quite involved with the details. This was one of my favorite parties to plan because Jack was so excited about everything I suggested. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Good thing he's one easy kid to please.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4fMGtzEQi8n_AQ6x1XON_Vs3AxmHcNZpu5J2rrTWRexLiMW0H-h61LWufFTTAg1KHMCLpPltlnoC3bvJearWbbe3yoT4w2IDB8lZWOe3wn915bSjq_oEj-kVQcw0pnEl90oAy0pqE6jg/s1600/031111_3458.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4fMGtzEQi8n_AQ6x1XON_Vs3AxmHcNZpu5J2rrTWRexLiMW0H-h61LWufFTTAg1KHMCLpPltlnoC3bvJearWbbe3yoT4w2IDB8lZWOe3wn915bSjq_oEj-kVQcw0pnEl90oAy0pqE6jg/s720/031111_3458.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">No carnival party would be complete without the candy and there was no shortage of sweets and treats. This is just what was on display. There was also popcorn, cupcakes and the more treats in the goodie bags. Serious sugar overload!</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCC4bmgm132F13h12Al7gbs9jaW6hKbVM2Ei2LTgVI7n8IkjgnehfL1cuEwaGlGD5Afi2YF05YyjdUFbHmPMgXVVfQKD6yh7YUbbaJ5sQgpO-oPqyyYH-WKP_7LUmXija0xaz8E4f-_VA/s1600/031111_3426.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCC4bmgm132F13h12Al7gbs9jaW6hKbVM2Ei2LTgVI7n8IkjgnehfL1cuEwaGlGD5Afi2YF05YyjdUFbHmPMgXVVfQKD6yh7YUbbaJ5sQgpO-oPqyyYH-WKP_7LUmXija0xaz8E4f-_VA/s720/031111_3426.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">The decorations were really easy most of which I liberally took inspiration from several other party blogs. Man a pad of scrapbook paper can go a long way.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYFOY1P358vHSbjLiXUYn1ONNeA4KTPhopj2S0nZD2qJUdtmKx0dvBz2PztIetj1tOzNTHPvc1A3LtD7gyFzBn0eXU-h8_1K6O7esIR5yalO7DTolpl2NISvnbDDC_VQQyNku_mzApPo/s1600/031111_3411.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYFOY1P358vHSbjLiXUYn1ONNeA4KTPhopj2S0nZD2qJUdtmKx0dvBz2PztIetj1tOzNTHPvc1A3LtD7gyFzBn0eXU-h8_1K6O7esIR5yalO7DTolpl2NISvnbDDC_VQQyNku_mzApPo/s720/031111_3411.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr_w9s4F9zhiiMBV5x5f7-k2Ab8HY_TlTheKCcW-b72bJnP-NbYcAgd4iW9akTvlsbTZCs3NSJ-kKwI_T2xnm6k57ZvXhKjZFvA3UIC3oVLs7w87p2Wsz1ptcpGDufsqo1ziW4B3FZ8U/s1600/031111_3433.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr_w9s4F9zhiiMBV5x5f7-k2Ab8HY_TlTheKCcW-b72bJnP-NbYcAgd4iW9akTvlsbTZCs3NSJ-kKwI_T2xnm6k57ZvXhKjZFvA3UIC3oVLs7w87p2Wsz1ptcpGDufsqo1ziW4B3FZ8U/s720/031111_3433.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW31Vat9DyQNA-QzzD2Gg0OiP9PYl0gGgl7yhSP8-ny7h7LcTy7DRsMESmo6IZvliJHh8xx04iI3xyiQIPbfQ_CExxdfid9PUM0WEtPWgG7Ssg-BF6IovEznq5MKeqXOoCyS5K9MKZ-XA/s1600/Jack%2527s+5th+Birthday2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW31Vat9DyQNA-QzzD2Gg0OiP9PYl0gGgl7yhSP8-ny7h7LcTy7DRsMESmo6IZvliJHh8xx04iI3xyiQIPbfQ_CExxdfid9PUM0WEtPWgG7Ssg-BF6IovEznq5MKeqXOoCyS5K9MKZ-XA/s720/Jack%2527s+5th+Birthday2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">Kate decorated the Clown Cupcakes which looked just like picture in the cookbook. Not always an easy feat to pull off. I think I'll put her in charge of the birthday cakes from now on.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aFRXwklY3xltNdEuqflB8Scbu360X-R9iP1gQmTDvgxF5pTu37teUdanezt2m9tANvho8m0G2oRirWLddSGNpfG5tGm0aEGrxO47VxChG53_pNj72V7rbeKoz0Xs7T0XvckfxgGhtZA/s1600/031111_3474.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aFRXwklY3xltNdEuqflB8Scbu360X-R9iP1gQmTDvgxF5pTu37teUdanezt2m9tANvho8m0G2oRirWLddSGNpfG5tGm0aEGrxO47VxChG53_pNj72V7rbeKoz0Xs7T0XvckfxgGhtZA/s720/031111_3474.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">The smell of fresh popcorn added perfectly to the carnival ambiance. The kids couldn't get enough. That's probably why only half of them ate their hot dogs.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH1src1q4Rn8Xs1OEA_biipeTeJ1bj7sC7yqEUK0fpHix8KBtxzSmadm6fjFlCtPMNqAOQ8IDp-wW6Q5-Eivu22MkoD5iaXK3B4mIbOVfU9T27qRTmauAvzVtUp1eyZSNJy5ZoQh_vwMM/s1600/031111_3475.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH1src1q4Rn8Xs1OEA_biipeTeJ1bj7sC7yqEUK0fpHix8KBtxzSmadm6fjFlCtPMNqAOQ8IDp-wW6Q5-Eivu22MkoD5iaXK3B4mIbOVfU9T27qRTmauAvzVtUp1eyZSNJy5ZoQh_vwMM/s720/031111_3475.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">Rocket the Clown performed a magic show, made ballon animals and face painted cool designs on the kids cheeks. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrw3Izjlbax6uB1GTjK_3BkBUpCiV8Ss6mQ-GLWYUcE2uHXXqK_Z7gKztlZ5gYkOCF9pXtmkOEV0WpTL2MScivAo79xNBLxU-ujKdm3wSRdXsgPg1J_KW3DyOjMJRNLluXq0igVHm4II/s1600/031111_3479.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdrw3Izjlbax6uB1GTjK_3BkBUpCiV8Ss6mQ-GLWYUcE2uHXXqK_Z7gKztlZ5gYkOCF9pXtmkOEV0WpTL2MScivAo79xNBLxU-ujKdm3wSRdXsgPg1J_KW3DyOjMJRNLluXq0igVHm4II/s720/031111_3479.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuzk_uv2T-Hs_Dqt2hMTHxv2O1HHMoBBizJeMNilKBLHD379iIPGN2lQPXAA6Y1QGzw-ZER7rSswvjt9UdVje9Eup8nMV4d4ySnBe4ez-wEclOLVhDtlCXkjrfxadCWZ0WmMGScvhyphenhyphenT4/s1600/031111_3480.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuzk_uv2T-Hs_Dqt2hMTHxv2O1HHMoBBizJeMNilKBLHD379iIPGN2lQPXAA6Y1QGzw-ZER7rSswvjt9UdVje9Eup8nMV4d4ySnBe4ez-wEclOLVhDtlCXkjrfxadCWZ0WmMGScvhyphenhyphenT4/s720/031111_3480.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I set up three games for the kids to play. Super simple and the kids loved them. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvX7bnyU_ehi8WfrEbWPt8BAriFuP0ljo0wYaE0Svf2b7YLyAG_opMQGG8sZNdZ75R03v4qBv9oh_BhKaSf9fU9UJIk_nN4fHaur9M4lVRkmfNsCIXVjfegNNRwj5mTRnG3UsGH66M_2I/s1600/031111_3450.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvX7bnyU_ehi8WfrEbWPt8BAriFuP0ljo0wYaE0Svf2b7YLyAG_opMQGG8sZNdZ75R03v4qBv9oh_BhKaSf9fU9UJIk_nN4fHaur9M4lVRkmfNsCIXVjfegNNRwj5mTRnG3UsGH66M_2I/s720/031111_3450.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spill the Milk was the most popular.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV6wJ0QHDtcCG1AckLgBJ8WksqYu2Nd8DSQIurFYTki2CFi1znD_TgJhlN2U40-ZG6cvWoepVAfLsZp4n5UzXKnBAJAVTz1AE-myTexz4Ym1eLFQhx8BYS1rHPHmUFtTor-5spKJZNi3k/s1600/031111_3483.jpg"><img 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style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHF34X5i3tyhfpWxedQCZb_xzna0C9s0Y6KieucFaVZxXlhedt7vwy8odFK-ugP0ET2NpNOXLYDU2f-Gn0BwdvK9RZxwOcAD67l6AZ4y0U9CTLlLoc9nwUpTg8ZodxIIPBNUq6WZpNV4Y/s1600/Jack%2527s+5th+Birthday1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHF34X5i3tyhfpWxedQCZb_xzna0C9s0Y6KieucFaVZxXlhedt7vwy8odFK-ugP0ET2NpNOXLYDU2f-Gn0BwdvK9RZxwOcAD67l6AZ4y0U9CTLlLoc9nwUpTg8ZodxIIPBNUq6WZpNV4Y/s720/Jack%2527s+5th+Birthday1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6YerVJowCH3TrDgl1adQvYbTEkq9pQsgDRqeo9f9_KGBrbQgoMgzI_q9p7Io3Uewe6QhZ8C64zMKDxpRlgvzT_trDAPaGKNsQi_ocEnH5ovckz1lpjOxST25LdnPN0UNC7MjrNTxTxI/s1600/031111_3514.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6YerVJowCH3TrDgl1adQvYbTEkq9pQsgDRqeo9f9_KGBrbQgoMgzI_q9p7Io3Uewe6QhZ8C64zMKDxpRlgvzT_trDAPaGKNsQi_ocEnH5ovckz1lpjOxST25LdnPN0UNC7MjrNTxTxI/s720/031111_3514.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufiTlsttRnhxmh96HZDRfeRU-r4KjOqtLRG0btB7HpL4cXqMYP_WTqHE2gh-mFD4GQlh5RvjKztNyH3OGO6Zx5z5n_Ga3q460OWjBlXu5EvMbRyAdfKUakDeLsXnivwFA8In315lF98Y/s1600/031111_3517.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufiTlsttRnhxmh96HZDRfeRU-r4KjOqtLRG0btB7HpL4cXqMYP_WTqHE2gh-mFD4GQlh5RvjKztNyH3OGO6Zx5z5n_Ga3q460OWjBlXu5EvMbRyAdfKUakDeLsXnivwFA8In315lF98Y/s720/031111_3517.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Jack!</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN7MRPsGIAFYzeYCH0u490St-WAykLKyLcODY_ICVsZsAb-rXK1sWiccGjhUIheXh-Qy4taZV0VcSlfBsjfeNimHUvWE-E3Y8pipu8lUVdjKnpjVuoPhHviMxkZyGv_2ZOQYSfZdTHHeE/s720/031111_3420.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-59106123873950602162011-03-05T13:10:00.000-08:002011-03-17T13:32:48.133-07:00Jack is Turning 5<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">Jack is turning 5 and wants a Carnival Party. His idea not mine. Not that I have any against carnivals at least back yard kind of carnival, but it sounds like a lot more work than renting a jumpy. Thank goodness their are insanely creative mother's out there to gleam inspiration from. So thanks to <a href="http://befickle.blogspot.com/">the flickle pickle</a> for the party ideas!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpxBPqdrFEYzT0X5XocI1TcW20kfy-9FBXxmDBfT1rZwQACqUCFhx6l7oEX0Q4LUp9gVxug_KP4RBIRohdCTCc2uP2iqsHlhLejMnvFxzla-rb1JD0_tY3I1OqOR27HX8AO9wma36SC4/s1600/022211_3314.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpxBPqdrFEYzT0X5XocI1TcW20kfy-9FBXxmDBfT1rZwQACqUCFhx6l7oEX0Q4LUp9gVxug_KP4RBIRohdCTCc2uP2iqsHlhLejMnvFxzla-rb1JD0_tY3I1OqOR27HX8AO9wma36SC4/s720/022211_3314.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWh_izkYcbq-JSoVd3tm_YyeqG3yUR7byX25HtKCrJohiMFLMvXjFZr0JhrMUURb-jANmC0miCtk5pWbcAgMS4NgU5rtTIECW3viJDfU-y63az0ajIlSw1krob-WFRLLaea5TiSkWaVA/s1600/022211_3355.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWh_izkYcbq-JSoVd3tm_YyeqG3yUR7byX25HtKCrJohiMFLMvXjFZr0JhrMUURb-jANmC0miCtk5pWbcAgMS4NgU5rtTIECW3viJDfU-y63az0ajIlSw1krob-WFRLLaea5TiSkWaVA/s720/022211_3355.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUAn0IOIpoNa_X8FVsmUDZE3u98pMOJYVqP6xMbmJZSSfrtuvEGPQhMhZrMXaUXStXlEE7Ykkao6kzf-D-xElOfQ4kw66Me49mg8o2BptV0Z2Y90kUtfZSZuF6OYh4gnxJT49qyCIpho/s1600/022211_3364.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUAn0IOIpoNa_X8FVsmUDZE3u98pMOJYVqP6xMbmJZSSfrtuvEGPQhMhZrMXaUXStXlEE7Ykkao6kzf-D-xElOfQ4kw66Me49mg8o2BptV0Z2Y90kUtfZSZuF6OYh4gnxJT49qyCIpho/s720/022211_3364.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3d9n9YXPH0F5Mzski3xUxytSwVnZHx9umyANY9tfJEB8DHwA1eyfSbQP39spUWCpRyo3awZF3n1OuLzAO6KqsANNHWzBrrgbNcYK52Ohb7nrPz8MsdkOsR8ht7axhqFmvN2KkfSYOes/s1600/Jack+Clown+Pics.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3d9n9YXPH0F5Mzski3xUxytSwVnZHx9umyANY9tfJEB8DHwA1eyfSbQP39spUWCpRyo3awZF3n1OuLzAO6KqsANNHWzBrrgbNcYK52Ohb7nrPz8MsdkOsR8ht7axhqFmvN2KkfSYOes/s720/Jack+Clown+Pics.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIkrjOn35dzmSMpJa3hj4-i8_bSlA14FEEPUk821r_4pIGLYKBS3FRuTqsCGmggsPlxBN1WQLjXw_JFB-p7_kx8YMpxKxwUTVOPHfzKfFy5LXKzaLT9TR7XhAQsoX_B0Kn8bLIygiHkk/s1600/Jack%2527s+Invitation.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIkrjOn35dzmSMpJa3hj4-i8_bSlA14FEEPUk821r_4pIGLYKBS3FRuTqsCGmggsPlxBN1WQLjXw_JFB-p7_kx8YMpxKxwUTVOPHfzKfFy5LXKzaLT9TR7XhAQsoX_B0Kn8bLIygiHkk/s720/Jack%2527s+Invitation.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-14778176953232230552011-02-14T20:41:00.000-08:002011-03-16T20:43:40.841-07:00Valentines Day<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcAJS5PWdsd9LJjK-BWRe2oagf4viADJoXWo8FrmkJ2IhA29somwoFkiU3BfmtgJu2Dg_Z5xJO7VgM5u17AakIMTpTPyBOX8pqdfpqbnWHTkwDEWjvCuEyE-4G4GSyx-VKKuoKOnueds/s1600/Valentines+%252711.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcAJS5PWdsd9LJjK-BWRe2oagf4viADJoXWo8FrmkJ2IhA29somwoFkiU3BfmtgJu2Dg_Z5xJO7VgM5u17AakIMTpTPyBOX8pqdfpqbnWHTkwDEWjvCuEyE-4G4GSyx-VKKuoKOnueds/s720/Valentines+%252711.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-88613841803721168082011-02-06T22:23:00.000-08:002011-02-06T23:46:58.633-08:00Bouquet Arrangement<div style="text-align: center;">Fresh Flowers make my heart flutter..literally. They have to be one of God's greatest creations. I try and find every excuse to buy them. Most of my reasons don't justified the cost spent and sometimes I have no reason at all but that doesn't seem to keep me from an occasional stop at the flower mart or the flower section at Trader Joes. Some chickas get regular pedicures-I buy flowers. I also like to think I'm taking the pressure off of Mr. Frugal, unless he's giving flowers to make up that is. Nothing says "I really screwed up" like a simple bunch of daisy's from Albertsons.</div><div style="text-align: center;">While working at Winston Flowers in Boston I learned this simple and quick technique to making bouquet arrangements. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WxJ1GF7x930vtVsr3gSk4zxF8DG6g2kuZRNT2mM_ByKtZ9ggxuyuboKkseIBlZCBv5r7ZUm9oRVW-8KUNQwpr2NS9O7hA9pYNtFt1L-zhe8joFmlFqe5KN2TrepKFdNgmR8kByFjOTw/s1600/020211_1884.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WxJ1GF7x930vtVsr3gSk4zxF8DG6g2kuZRNT2mM_ByKtZ9ggxuyuboKkseIBlZCBv5r7ZUm9oRVW-8KUNQwpr2NS9O7hA9pYNtFt1L-zhe8joFmlFqe5KN2TrepKFdNgmR8kByFjOTw/s720/020211_1884.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">The first step is to clean and prepare all the flowers by removing all the stems leaves and thorns. This is critical because you will only have one free hand to work with.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwfClvhlh5uZQ-3WYJsAEWWvA9-3JYWKqXfI8V6TVumC78bazCaXN2AMPNsNdWxVwqIZhiPPUwN-7wpj2zj9UjPPAYzizcBXbCC_LtkeDjwPNyHB7ZrqKp5VqjoT_7l7QVHL0ZjOakR8/s1600/020211_1892.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwfClvhlh5uZQ-3WYJsAEWWvA9-3JYWKqXfI8V6TVumC78bazCaXN2AMPNsNdWxVwqIZhiPPUwN-7wpj2zj9UjPPAYzizcBXbCC_LtkeDjwPNyHB7ZrqKp5VqjoT_7l7QVHL0ZjOakR8/s720/020211_1892.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">Next, make a small bunch of several flowers to create your center. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9uu1PEzDwwtqt2ZbYqFQDlQ1zc3sqQ5yV9Xs-2LxOEaTKcBjT_Yn4-4rYFdW5-yigP02V3EbvBkLnPqF-441ndoJ7xg9kynGuwonMZsR958j88tSKwdzDJEJ0iWY4MihGmY-21_7NPI/s1600/020311_1800.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9uu1PEzDwwtqt2ZbYqFQDlQ1zc3sqQ5yV9Xs-2LxOEaTKcBjT_Yn4-4rYFdW5-yigP02V3EbvBkLnPqF-441ndoJ7xg9kynGuwonMZsR958j88tSKwdzDJEJ0iWY4MihGmY-21_7NPI/s720/020311_1800.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; ">Thoughtfully bring in one flower at a time holding the stem with your thumb. Your grip should hold the flowers securely but should be loose. This is important and will make any adjustments needed at the end a whole lot easier. You should look compact but not squished.<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSRWtVZX5mhvEAynBtVrWLPeJdsA37EwtJJQJ7nSB1GL-A1NX0nVx-EzW3GlPYFKe0xgqalTH8CtT4hyp1xB0P0vT_UkxBScX3Ohvguw2shxYqSvmceFpx5XjYO8R8oAfMg8kICF4CpYA/s720/020311_1805.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With each one or two flowers brought into the arrangement twist the arrangement to ensure balance. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOR13R6WQp_sZWIgWgw7euKHDIaGaBEc1nPAI9UVweH2dT_AQPWxDGQbyDu3cyDpCQVPxCDdhYNM7DYm_b-sd5ziUvbld2AKuy_jG_jvsbGsNTK7I0ofK6NzRkc-7w303pGESUODEL7c/s1600/020211_1905-2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOR13R6WQp_sZWIgWgw7euKHDIaGaBEc1nPAI9UVweH2dT_AQPWxDGQbyDu3cyDpCQVPxCDdhYNM7DYm_b-sd5ziUvbld2AKuy_jG_jvsbGsNTK7I0ofK6NzRkc-7w303pGESUODEL7c/s720/020211_1905-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">When making an bouquet you want your eye to flow through the entire arrangement with small rest spots. This can be achieved by grouping two or three of the same flower together and spacing your flowers or colors evenly.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXyFYE74Jduq8q267WaWP64ZazUyPT9lVQYeEZTZos7gO_yujqKm0xeaqLRrMJ4XuHIeCZGqPxtiQogJp1pmCW4E773nN1zCHqRUwo1uZoiYtY2slv-3aV3LtOputOsBz4URB1Ww67bA/s1600/020211_1907.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXyFYE74Jduq8q267WaWP64ZazUyPT9lVQYeEZTZos7gO_yujqKm0xeaqLRrMJ4XuHIeCZGqPxtiQogJp1pmCW4E773nN1zCHqRUwo1uZoiYtY2slv-3aV3LtOputOsBz4URB1Ww67bA/s720/020211_1907.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>The last step is optional depending on your final look but it's to add your sturdy foliage around the base of your arrangement. Lemon leaf (Salal) adds a good support for the bouquet.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3qxr0t7gr1DDXuC8VV0s7Uglbsx1h5lE2gDHmjuNYQ6zFUgWo79HXgSQXYsFKD_jV4yz9b1-_i3uNmO6hpETvde1mZsAFo2SrOqZIipVpbqM7THT78lXfLghyphenhyphenOIdX717AqwoolbBLaCY/s1600/020211_1926.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3qxr0t7gr1DDXuC8VV0s7Uglbsx1h5lE2gDHmjuNYQ6zFUgWo79HXgSQXYsFKD_jV4yz9b1-_i3uNmO6hpETvde1mZsAFo2SrOqZIipVpbqM7THT78lXfLghyphenhyphenOIdX717AqwoolbBLaCY/s720/020211_1926.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">*Important* I don't have a picture but once your arrangement is complete you need to wrap it with floral tape to hold is securely into place. This can be the trickiest step. Once your bouquet is secure cut the stems at the same length and add to your container.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RHo0rR5kThbn8zHz3gnVfigNbUDBmoVF_RmW3KQ7yfTWGSIMro2zUfkWvmTBYgdWI4OSbLNBIkUE0qnO9YZQwxiqPbiW6PdBb0_EOyq8CMUYum44lPKEnf9TErUXc-rORfvqWYSzFD0/s1600/020211_1912.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RHo0rR5kThbn8zHz3gnVfigNbUDBmoVF_RmW3KQ7yfTWGSIMro2zUfkWvmTBYgdWI4OSbLNBIkUE0qnO9YZQwxiqPbiW6PdBb0_EOyq8CMUYum44lPKEnf9TErUXc-rORfvqWYSzFD0/s720/020211_1912.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHDnBvEnP0_wclXHBPMfLQLtbWT8t5NsOtjIDlJTtOnYhFqmXJl7Miri6AM92BAoUnSOkBq3A1JgTBPi6ysRpCfqiUVBLlpcTIqXHPT0HM7Zz4bAW9_LBN-EFBW_9tk94GJhtFr3Ug-I/s1600/020311_1867.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRHDnBvEnP0_wclXHBPMfLQLtbWT8t5NsOtjIDlJTtOnYhFqmXJl7Miri6AM92BAoUnSOkBq3A1JgTBPi6ysRpCfqiUVBLlpcTIqXHPT0HM7Zz4bAW9_LBN-EFBW_9tk94GJhtFr3Ug-I/s720/020311_1867.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-35795871265536640542011-01-29T13:41:00.000-08:002011-02-06T23:49:04.131-08:00Enough is Enough<div style="text-align: center;">There are somethings that go on in my house that drive me nutty. The hand towels ending up on the bathroom floor was one of them. One day I said enough is enough. The hope that my kids were going hang the towel back on the rod was apparently too high an expectation. So I got out the hammer not to use it on the next culprit but to pound grommets into the dirty little towels. Now they happily hang on the rod removed only for cleaning.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This project is super easy and super fast. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4IG9NeHzqIRIVG0E4lf1ieQ5EEcR6VqFVQ7JyeiFTCbBnQkw0v8Cb5030Dwzp7Yc9DeKlglSQnJYmMqIVx00H8-qvBuxWGNQ-qAN79Z9WrlOutzV7PdmcF1Rky4UP1EpSXQqJ5t96Rs/s1600/DSC_0008.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4IG9NeHzqIRIVG0E4lf1ieQ5EEcR6VqFVQ7JyeiFTCbBnQkw0v8Cb5030Dwzp7Yc9DeKlglSQnJYmMqIVx00H8-qvBuxWGNQ-qAN79Z9WrlOutzV7PdmcF1Rky4UP1EpSXQqJ5t96Rs/s720/DSC_0008.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzmKjsQnGkDMht-6slg4xUX5L0m25ZgutV-PP4-IFmOjQRvscr8w52gB_wKCyWIwxwFsVStEMwbuFjGLy9c3jLg8b1_oply1c0A-2zlCVUGL4JU2JpjEca317rRXXJOY3lN2YmgDpEx4/s1600/DSC_0014.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzmKjsQnGkDMht-6slg4xUX5L0m25ZgutV-PP4-IFmOjQRvscr8w52gB_wKCyWIwxwFsVStEMwbuFjGLy9c3jLg8b1_oply1c0A-2zlCVUGL4JU2JpjEca317rRXXJOY3lN2YmgDpEx4/s720/DSC_0014.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a>Grommet kits are available at your local fabric store and include everything you need minus the hammer.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5-v-U7unqOK6vWDFdaGzR0x_tOo2B3gTF7i2Y-VsTfSPPLnE8SBztbswG01SeQaPyqOM2CgGvgIrfJh9KaqmiVLtUAcC7SzcWicQSQwz5Bal4GbQDogzu2VfidTnpUrqFExmkwz_H4zA/s1600/DSC_0017.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5-v-U7unqOK6vWDFdaGzR0x_tOo2B3gTF7i2Y-VsTfSPPLnE8SBztbswG01SeQaPyqOM2CgGvgIrfJh9KaqmiVLtUAcC7SzcWicQSQwz5Bal4GbQDogzu2VfidTnpUrqFExmkwz_H4zA/s720/DSC_0017.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0kAx20Ng3qdWcE9PRHrzBr-4TesVztE3XfI3cJ7NrPspS5QxPGxPjm9KIWS1Ta7yHSnwZw0Y14_OK7mHZtWmfd3kwwxEPygNiQfFR8iBx5iDlvS23ejWAQY-mBONLTptAtM3p9rrv9k/s1600/DSC_0025.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS0kAx20Ng3qdWcE9PRHrzBr-4TesVztE3XfI3cJ7NrPspS5QxPGxPjm9KIWS1Ta7yHSnwZw0Y14_OK7mHZtWmfd3kwwxEPygNiQfFR8iBx5iDlvS23ejWAQY-mBONLTptAtM3p9rrv9k/s720/DSC_0025.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a>I machine stitched the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Velcro</span> on to make sure it stayed put. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcY57UeYxMP5rdLB2LFBL4Niyu4iVBcmYplzb7WjeiAsYHF3GrCeX2Tp0sjBJGo_RenVATN_uZPgLAgugFIU6Ye1bDggGRfQGG5WItrKb6H4aBFcgkeFShxzeCkDS2A4jDjob00sS8RyU/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG"><img 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKOLYrH1dpVWZEV2zNy_VxLUqtxiAQW-IAd7i6h4fnnAf3_7dzB235fUFtiELg_Szqj1-UVIC3c3hL6FngjpdE1ww9mt46u7ZfAS3C_A0W9EzNDsHB1JD0PvFjUbduZANP3sbHpAsWYE/s1600/DSC_0048.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKOLYrH1dpVWZEV2zNy_VxLUqtxiAQW-IAd7i6h4fnnAf3_7dzB235fUFtiELg_Szqj1-UVIC3c3hL6FngjpdE1ww9mt46u7ZfAS3C_A0W9EzNDsHB1JD0PvFjUbduZANP3sbHpAsWYE/s720/DSC_0048.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-35587217963617917892011-01-05T08:58:00.000-08:002011-01-26T10:27:34.695-08:00Hello Again<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQd_AK-BMtwoE8EleVotVK95akvCnhqzC5-PPofHGeIcw1edF5etgw2oh7rhnXl00_cMWUQaOzMoBWynZnmDh6REplxfqUwZzkI6xcTqeQBr1zp6YSVsWLkjk1-DFcvABucq1pfiJ6bw/s1600/annette+Mangseth.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQd_AK-BMtwoE8EleVotVK95akvCnhqzC5-PPofHGeIcw1edF5etgw2oh7rhnXl00_cMWUQaOzMoBWynZnmDh6REplxfqUwZzkI6xcTqeQBr1zp6YSVsWLkjk1-DFcvABucq1pfiJ6bw/s720/annette+Mangseth.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/carambatack">Artwork by Annette Mangseth</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">"Knowing better is doing better." </div><div style="text-align: center;">Stop here if you don't want to read about my beautifully miserable life.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm an open book I can't help it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;">What I learned in 2010:</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was almost two years ago that I sunk pretty much to the depths. Almost over night I went from running 18 miles a week, accomplishing most projects with zest and doing the mom and wife thing above satisfaction to not being able to get out of bed. I ached everyday for months. Getting out of bed was a chore. Sleeping was always more desirable than getting up and I could have cared less about most things. My doctor suggested I was depressed and needed medication. I heavily denied the notion that I was depressed after all he saw me for what- 15 minutes. <i>Not me, maybe others are depressed but there is something really wrong with me. </i>I hid it well from friends and family that's because I cried in bathroom or in the closet not on the phone or at the dinner table. Over the next year I tired lots of things from hormone injections to a dizzying combination of pills that were suggested from this book or that person. I cut soda and caffeine from my day and I went on a strict detoxifying diet. I had all sorts of blood work done, which always came back a.o.k. except for slight inflammation. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I saw a rheumatologist who told me I suffered from Fibromyalgia and early onset of rheumatoid arthritis, which was somewhat validating clearing the idea that I was crazy. I continued to exercise through the aches and pain. I read self help books and truly searched for answers. Eventually I had days that turned into weeks of feeling better. I saw a therapist who helped relieve my deep and stuffed resentments. I had no idea how angry I was on both the conscious and subconscious level. My body was taking the toll for my emotional stress. Mr. Frugal was somewhat broadsided with my misery but he tired the best he could to patiently work through it with me. I worked hard everyday to be happy. Some days were more successful than others, still are, but I slowly pulled myself out of the hole. I now have a better plan and know what to do when I trip and fall. I hate to say something so cliche but I'm finding my way by finding myself. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lesson #1</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stuffing will always result in a Explosion.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lesson #2</div><div style="text-align: center;">Exercise does more for your Mental, Emotional and Physically Health than any pill out there. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lesson #3</div><div style="text-align: center;">Others are Only Responsible for the Information you give them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lesson #4</div><div style="text-align: center;">How you Feel is the Truth. Say what you Mean and Mean what you Say.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lesson #5</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can Accomplish More by doing Less.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lesson #6</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stand Up for Yourself. No one's going to do it for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lesson #7</div><div style="text-align: center;">Throw Guilt out the Door. Let there be no place in your Heart for it to Harbor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lesson #8</div><div style="text-align: center;">Be Satisfied with Good Enough.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lesson #9</div><div style="text-align: center;">Be Grateful. At least you don't have to walk miles to get clean water.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lesson #10</div><div style="text-align: center;">A Diet Coke and a Spray Tan every once in while provides a great quick fix.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My resolution for 2011:</div><div style="text-align: center;">KEEP GOING</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-19749083182897299032010-11-15T10:46:00.000-08:002011-01-26T11:07:12.493-08:00Raspberry Jam<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rKvhtRy4AKt48nf102RXAtqB9kb-9HCZXtEpf9vC_UuTGrHcupnKD63KTV9is4eWIRDodI6dJK7bUC6FvZqICWDaJ_GBH8GVv22494SfxfIYgD4BvTjPyz4NZL4OVKXIXyaRry7iGXQ/s1600/Raspberry+Jam_2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rKvhtRy4AKt48nf102RXAtqB9kb-9HCZXtEpf9vC_UuTGrHcupnKD63KTV9is4eWIRDodI6dJK7bUC6FvZqICWDaJ_GBH8GVv22494SfxfIYgD4BvTjPyz4NZL4OVKXIXyaRry7iGXQ/s720/Raspberry+Jam_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><br />I finally made my first batch of Jam! I can't believe I waited so long. It must have been the memories of my mom canning food that seemed to be an all day process that caused my hesitation. Back in the day she not only made jam but she canned cucumbers to make pickles, a vegetable relish (which she called meat relish), peaches, pears, applesauce and grape juice. Maybe the kind of food she was canning did take all day but, making Freezer Jam is easier than making dinner.<br />I used the Ball brand no-cooking required pectin mix. The recipe on the back calls for half the sugar of most recipes and I think twice as delicious.tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-78486182736073889372010-09-22T21:47:00.000-07:002010-09-23T17:30:35.280-07:00Who Let the Crows Out?<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">September is coming to a close which means Halloween is just around the corner. Once again the crows have been unearthed from their decoration tote and they are already causing havoc in the neighborhood. It looks like Barbie should be more careful next time she's cruising around the block. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44MlD0WADOIQFFMe1BKt57XrJ4lToiYovYz25E6kMwo6-9PZYgdG-t9PU_lN03fdXl8V6aTY8D-iKW-SoE9Z5F4pH7vKM2navWCUeuvAEryRDb3EVTVxMgkkLqUMZ3U_wyhJPuqIREa8/s1600/tfoulger_Nar_1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44MlD0WADOIQFFMe1BKt57XrJ4lToiYovYz25E6kMwo6-9PZYgdG-t9PU_lN03fdXl8V6aTY8D-iKW-SoE9Z5F4pH7vKM2navWCUeuvAEryRDb3EVTVxMgkkLqUMZ3U_wyhJPuqIREa8/s720/tfoulger_Nar_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqg0lDWbHgmBQyBYrOYC6O4uSLnjAy6vDAWeDSWxWVUyB-fwRtoDhI7K8yIUyXrLo0TGS9Mn6dqgD4UeJjuEpZt50VYa6wzx1Ph6UCqDf-7afTPxwnfM1fMxo8h0guqNVHYVCvVdGx_Q/s1600/tfoulger_Nar_2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqg0lDWbHgmBQyBYrOYC6O4uSLnjAy6vDAWeDSWxWVUyB-fwRtoDhI7K8yIUyXrLo0TGS9Mn6dqgD4UeJjuEpZt50VYa6wzx1Ph6UCqDf-7afTPxwnfM1fMxo8h0guqNVHYVCvVdGx_Q/s720/tfoulger_Nar_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xXnleE4SAIKH_tV5gFvFFPmIIK1AHvp4NqcaKhtBjKQzpVp-xMHXUqwCC1a2PcZ6aGsl-PP0Xc0THP_3kpRZ9WjJ_Z5OR-aSJsxhfQyOOw7rLTjhic7LiwlyW3lOhtZZ6wbe430WfWw/s1600/tfoulger_Nar_3.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xXnleE4SAIKH_tV5gFvFFPmIIK1AHvp4NqcaKhtBjKQzpVp-xMHXUqwCC1a2PcZ6aGsl-PP0Xc0THP_3kpRZ9WjJ_Z5OR-aSJsxhfQyOOw7rLTjhic7LiwlyW3lOhtZZ6wbe430WfWw/s720/tfoulger_Nar_3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4BXclsXYUt3_Kk6_r-mhzt5TTNSk9d2G9x07Ej_2p_4i7LNhRCsA76rvFiM57c7sbMEFVxH0Hj3oMF-VQuoqhMfoL7Hu3SqajlRCHvZkrLY-j1BTiKQDYDyU0l8bhSUzZEicr8dFiRE/s1600/tfoulger_Nar_4.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4BXclsXYUt3_Kk6_r-mhzt5TTNSk9d2G9x07Ej_2p_4i7LNhRCsA76rvFiM57c7sbMEFVxH0Hj3oMF-VQuoqhMfoL7Hu3SqajlRCHvZkrLY-j1BTiKQDYDyU0l8bhSUzZEicr8dFiRE/s720/tfoulger_Nar_4.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXetzH0bpEOEkAImbqqJrSEd8J0FJrWXAQVcjQGzCe0_RxBib7IPjKfnI1yiPrszv-aGe2DcIqLanxu9qujfMJWdeyIqt0cqkREQHax5d16rrb23ysK7i92Y08B7cOWxjywrQ11Y_3_c/s1600/tfoulger_Nar_5.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXetzH0bpEOEkAImbqqJrSEd8J0FJrWXAQVcjQGzCe0_RxBib7IPjKfnI1yiPrszv-aGe2DcIqLanxu9qujfMJWdeyIqt0cqkREQHax5d16rrb23ysK7i92Y08B7cOWxjywrQ11Y_3_c/s720/tfoulger_Nar_5.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> In all seriousness this was my narrative project for my photography class. We were to tell a story with five photos. The story developed in part due to the imaginations of Thomas and Kate, but the initial idea was mine. I'm not sure what in world this says about me considering I could have come up with anything, but it definitely suggests I'm a little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cuckoo</span>.</div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-51437785491389211642010-09-16T07:00:00.000-07:002010-09-23T13:43:39.044-07:00The Yellow Sash<div style="text-align: center;">Fresh Cuts are my sewing projects that are made from patterns, adapted from patterns or are simply made up as I go along. (Mostly are the latter.) Some of the things I make are complete disasters, some are what I expected and others turn out better than I imagined. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sewing something to wear is most <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gratifying</span> and fills my soul with a whole lot of happy.</div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-j4jrWda5-jVfJOd8-u-brCuUL0l2cpVXo7GknCDw6oKq4FoAgbyn9Z1Fk_dJLxfNePzuSYN9RNHXo006uQkkygV2oB3chniblaPH16u6oniGqKbmCS_vVWN5rwafNC5Vz2DHdYXtYI/s1600/DSC_0163.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-j4jrWda5-jVfJOd8-u-brCuUL0l2cpVXo7GknCDw6oKq4FoAgbyn9Z1Fk_dJLxfNePzuSYN9RNHXo006uQkkygV2oB3chniblaPH16u6oniGqKbmCS_vVWN5rwafNC5Vz2DHdYXtYI/s720/DSC_0163.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div>My most recent Fresh Cuts project is a striped jersey top with a hand dyed curry yellow sash. </div><href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dcpbgi9uawk/thv_kail6vi/aaaaaaaaeia/kbkxuw-9a9w/s1600/dsc_0182.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_YTkQR3PTH8aI5xqw4zTaA5JkN2Xh6s-IYlPGKLImlz5IUsI1cnKHsNe9RfrGZKNm6v5myT_1thYmUYpgPfXVnwMIN9Ew9ORaG_WnzDPN9uD39rMBLAkZcLUDUnOPh606-cAUBzSOZQ/s720/DSC_0182.JPG" border="0" alt="" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgC3N1coOjPC1FKJTnKD_ZxtL304INF6PPSz13soisXHJW3vQAEOY83y42h8OhJDxPu8aBLG9uShplOFCWAhOKJS-CfZ245-HQWmMLQMvw88EB8E0eDMUc8S3O0zMchGCAIecDZ4dTlY/s1600/DSC_0172.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgC3N1coOjPC1FKJTnKD_ZxtL304INF6PPSz13soisXHJW3vQAEOY83y42h8OhJDxPu8aBLG9uShplOFCWAhOKJS-CfZ245-HQWmMLQMvw88EB8E0eDMUc8S3O0zMchGCAIecDZ4dTlY/s720/DSC_0172.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuy0aor3UiDNhGpFDzJjpzoo7ribbraH45BXPDH7pDeiR6itsYl5H5x20LIqUUiFUROjH8IHbZYihYsOlZex9AYIwlhLpfj2uZCdlKrGctI6W43otdiVqeUMAYdRGUj5dUU4c-y69-9A/s1600/DSC_0180.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuy0aor3UiDNhGpFDzJjpzoo7ribbraH45BXPDH7pDeiR6itsYl5H5x20LIqUUiFUROjH8IHbZYihYsOlZex9AYIwlhLpfj2uZCdlKrGctI6W43otdiVqeUMAYdRGUj5dUU4c-y69-9A/s720/DSC_0180.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div></href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dcpbgi9uawk/thv_kail6vi/aaaaaaaaeia/kbkxuw-9a9w/s1600/dsc_0182.jpg">tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-44739693493873846812010-09-14T12:54:00.000-07:002010-09-14T13:45:48.997-07:00Gourds<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">This project was about 10 months in the making. Really. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">It started with a trip to the pumpkin patch along with Jack's preschool last October. The tour guide gave a brief explanation of what would happen if you left a gourd out to dry for several months. It turns rock hard that what happens. And that is exactly what happened to our two little oddly shaped gourds we bought at the pumpkin patch. Although several months was more like <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">several</span> months times two. Every so often Jack would give them a good shake to see if he could hear the seeds dancing inside. Each month the rumble of the seeds grew louder and louder as the inside guts dried out.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">Finally when they were hard enough I cut off the tops to make them look more like pottery.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvSfMMiXi-tWAC6mpY-FN4s7l2CUYEAfSFZfsDYLgWxOOO82XuMOWFle5nloAgm9X9A9HMIZIUfe408UcXOtE4qbvFGU3KfQGscIuhbFATOwKx50ltC0ec9icpH2AqcX8Ke7qE25_KBY/s1600/DSC_0008_1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvSfMMiXi-tWAC6mpY-FN4s7l2CUYEAfSFZfsDYLgWxOOO82XuMOWFle5nloAgm9X9A9HMIZIUfe408UcXOtE4qbvFGU3KfQGscIuhbFATOwKx50ltC0ec9icpH2AqcX8Ke7qE25_KBY/s720/DSC_0008_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I could have left them in their natural state, which was quite beautiful actually (tear), but I could not resist the glossy epoxy spray paint I found in the garage. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin24GX3ReMNyNNw82ySVoOIFuq1sVdem9-r67YWFXoG7bjg_I3j34mrMmhIXH9fEW6r982CHfCvBbe7OY7dCmA0mhTUuHy131848GZ7oroil5IC6S6ktfBmecX0BCLYn6Bj6toT3jDBgo/s1600/DSC_0012.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin24GX3ReMNyNNw82ySVoOIFuq1sVdem9-r67YWFXoG7bjg_I3j34mrMmhIXH9fEW6r982CHfCvBbe7OY7dCmA0mhTUuHy131848GZ7oroil5IC6S6ktfBmecX0BCLYn6Bj6toT3jDBgo/s720/DSC_0012.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">And so out came the paint and it's partner in crime...."<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Makita</span>." By the way you can not live with her. She one of my best crafty friends!</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FELygKOgxLJ2mMD8d01oP0nmIiOuNQr_M2cBSwL-ZZWDYphQMtG46RTBpKSAYbYuKuc5Ui2LiGJa-5jEmbBj7PD9GMfwrLcIsyvX05P32U0hVpgvUO69GmSc8gHxvU_RYY0K4xXn718/s1600/DSC_0018.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7FELygKOgxLJ2mMD8d01oP0nmIiOuNQr_M2cBSwL-ZZWDYphQMtG46RTBpKSAYbYuKuc5Ui2LiGJa-5jEmbBj7PD9GMfwrLcIsyvX05P32U0hVpgvUO69GmSc8gHxvU_RYY0K4xXn718/s720/DSC_0018.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the super glossy look achieved with this appliance epoxy. Beware this is serious spray paint. It takes longer to dry and it's very hard to remove from your hands. One of these days I will wear gloves. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a></a><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyAQnSpQC8thPp58jpttzeModf-ni57M7ndmC9mAX1wHDFCVMe84JHAeBLMWFEwQdUYGMIMVWqof0UfvmF5slqXuSU8tDSW6m-H9U04HVpDbrhM-0q5FT3nCFoMRSziQxq5Z_zcT7-Rdc/s1600/DSC_0126_1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyAQnSpQC8thPp58jpttzeModf-ni57M7ndmC9mAX1wHDFCVMe84JHAeBLMWFEwQdUYGMIMVWqof0UfvmF5slqXuSU8tDSW6m-H9U04HVpDbrhM-0q5FT3nCFoMRSziQxq5Z_zcT7-Rdc/s720/DSC_0126_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dcpbgi9uawk/ti_qjlxhrli/aaaaaaaaeli/s7mefylvqvi/s1600/dsc_0050_1.jpg">I like they way they look even before I sanded, but I hadn't seen "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Makita</span>" in a while and so together we ruffed them up a bit.</href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dcpbgi9uawk/ti_qjlxhrli/aaaaaaaaeli/s7mefylvqvi/s1600/dsc_0050_1.jpg"></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dcpbgi9uawk/ti_qjlxhrli/aaaaaaaaeli/s7mefylvqvi/s1600/dsc_0050_1.jpg">My gourds with well with the sign I managed to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">purloin</span> from an old <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">abandoned</span> house several months back during a photo shoot.<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cwKvUzVo5lHl_9LwqtlIiLwUU9Mt2kE3erWVBDJ4FoXpBpALWWtKb9hT_be1-AadWgiQMSPQYMH9TVGULBS-1JbVlBuwZ-jOC10snIS0QW2ylutNWeax9S1wQ9hHp2_1fL8VyldYQj0/s720/DSC_0050_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dcpbgi9uawk/ti_qjlxhrli/aaaaaaaaeli/s7mefylvqvi/s1600/dsc_0050_1.jpg"></div></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-92173011687848731262010-09-09T21:08:00.000-07:002010-09-09T22:33:12.916-07:00Placemat Basket or Tote<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohU1IEzTyCMknJk79X50DMIvkMt-2GrDkvfQP80TQk2RwnL0GdkKI3ykc2EVqrf14xTYJBpVS7tnM5qNuB63qCBnaOaDJRxTxcT4YEI5aJKpT5ZgU1m36mRq_7eSCb4lOMQVMSsRLDSg/s1600/DSC_0078+copy.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohU1IEzTyCMknJk79X50DMIvkMt-2GrDkvfQP80TQk2RwnL0GdkKI3ykc2EVqrf14xTYJBpVS7tnM5qNuB63qCBnaOaDJRxTxcT4YEI5aJKpT5ZgU1m36mRq_7eSCb4lOMQVMSsRLDSg/s720/DSC_0078+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a>There are many versions of this easy project of turning a placemat into a tote. The following tutorial is my version of this simple DYI project. To start with I used very sturdy placemats I found at World Market on sale for $1.49. A real steal! They worked perfectly for making little catch all baskets and little totes.</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXEPwOPPIrhqOCwyCW1wV1K9DWSV7zvrQiXISfzNGE6yZBno0GO9txP9e0U9jk8wkKlnnF7ifNtS3YTkt2w0xl0Y1Sj45x9qMMmLNG-ZMApnoTFquuz1PyveQmbLNHodh4TdUDUGffpY/s1600/DSC_0003.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXEPwOPPIrhqOCwyCW1wV1K9DWSV7zvrQiXISfzNGE6yZBno0GO9txP9e0U9jk8wkKlnnF7ifNtS3YTkt2w0xl0Y1Sj45x9qMMmLNG-ZMApnoTFquuz1PyveQmbLNHodh4TdUDUGffpY/s720/DSC_0003.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohT09q8cDa8_wj4QGj25AgE-M5PUsHf7OsRxVXKlhdczpHZRY29xvk9PdN4hgEyild3kACbpExTFpb9WqB_0olBcS8dpzo9XTSAHUFnTGDUZMVXtPiexS7LkmUrXPm8MkQ6u4ufCfx1A/s1600/DSC_0007.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohT09q8cDa8_wj4QGj25AgE-M5PUsHf7OsRxVXKlhdczpHZRY29xvk9PdN4hgEyild3kACbpExTFpb9WqB_0olBcS8dpzo9XTSAHUFnTGDUZMVXtPiexS7LkmUrXPm8MkQ6u4ufCfx1A/s720/DSC_0007.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGusEvndrUf07pZgYawcmSDns8MhfuNvmdNzYBSMbMv96mhGbsTv8XyqfJUOXyfEh0vsHNYNOtw_lvRD3TIiNVDMI0dKTW8iHZjGJD18_ldeoCFLG6HkaxgV_HCO-ByzhCQQlPo2wdE0/s1600/DSC_0010.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFGusEvndrUf07pZgYawcmSDns8MhfuNvmdNzYBSMbMv96mhGbsTv8XyqfJUOXyfEh0vsHNYNOtw_lvRD3TIiNVDMI0dKTW8iHZjGJD18_ldeoCFLG6HkaxgV_HCO-ByzhCQQlPo2wdE0/s720/DSC_0010.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinomU9wSqlRRVLM6yspKST7AOAm6oZwxldI7jQdXAI95-GqA_Qp9yg_JwUA0Zk7A937f2oDbALH4IFcuspK1w1ueR7kNXwHgxwhMsdmO87m97KjUKVjLLdYRYmT-MBaHssv7IhETtunVo/s1600/DSC_0011.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinomU9wSqlRRVLM6yspKST7AOAm6oZwxldI7jQdXAI95-GqA_Qp9yg_JwUA0Zk7A937f2oDbALH4IFcuspK1w1ueR7kNXwHgxwhMsdmO87m97KjUKVjLLdYRYmT-MBaHssv7IhETtunVo/s720/DSC_0011.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The following pictures shows a two added details. One is the monogram letter. If you are going to add any detail that would require sewing it's a good idea to attached it before you sew up the sides of the bags. I always learn the hard way. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I also showed how you can make little pockets for pencils by sewing along the edge of the seam.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0l1K7zCINUJmLHPYfsPPj5GvFrTwUQjc-TT2q_zU7vw-GzFIXXERoddHn80pKhlODUIubM62wJitBliqdh1j6LRuiG33CxvP2Vw5bRBie0ZBR3PyzCEOg_4PyCAtajJ4g37dCt7TZvY/s1600/DSC_0024.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0l1K7zCINUJmLHPYfsPPj5GvFrTwUQjc-TT2q_zU7vw-GzFIXXERoddHn80pKhlODUIubM62wJitBliqdh1j6LRuiG33CxvP2Vw5bRBie0ZBR3PyzCEOg_4PyCAtajJ4g37dCt7TZvY/s720/DSC_0024.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXSglKrP28T2LXDraqGPxGqFrfJNWLXO6dKm6ECKZNLidfjr3P_CutMJzDNMpvK5_w-EDQHHH820VEIU4r0ks6inCUPcPdrBaZA9mAuCjYuw_-vMjAWPA11H95TdXM7b28Rhwlez9W4Y/s1600/DSC_0028+copy.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXSglKrP28T2LXDraqGPxGqFrfJNWLXO6dKm6ECKZNLidfjr3P_CutMJzDNMpvK5_w-EDQHHH820VEIU4r0ks6inCUPcPdrBaZA9mAuCjYuw_-vMjAWPA11H95TdXM7b28Rhwlez9W4Y/s720/DSC_0028+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEAl5E9hKOBFByovSxFO0smRZjWnvNLFV30ztgETiwuPX1XKSWLRecuUdN4IR9OfTzI0SiDejwUPJQRMcVLT5RzLwGxx9LsJJf9vbKRkCw5OOloWbdVR7Q_pZWQFe8Ralrt-KLCaIANo/s720/DSC_0087.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div></div></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-42907582828810977792010-08-20T06:49:00.000-07:002010-08-20T10:49:13.198-07:00Note to Self - Love Your Own Company<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:purple;"><i>What a commentary on civilization, when being alone is considered suspect; when one has to apologize for it, make excuses, hide the fact that one practices it...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:purple;"><i>Like a secret vice.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:purple;"><i>Anne Morrow Lindbergh</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A friend passed along this video entitled <i>How To Be Alone</i> by filmmaker Andrea Dorfman and poet/singer/songwriter, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Tanya Davis.<span id="goog_1142875402"></span><span id="goog_1142875403"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7X7sZzSXYs&feature=youtube_gdata"></a>It made me reflect on what it means to be alone and ultimately loving your own company. We all need time to be alone, to be introspective and to purify or thoughts and get things in order. I have always been one that needs time to feel, work through and gain clarify on what going on around me. Mr. Frugal likes to call it smoldering, I like to call it gaining perspective.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But beyond the occasional times I must walk away from a current standoff, I have through the years learned to love my own company. There is no one to please or adjust your expectations to meet that of another. You can hurry along or linger as long as you'd like. The dialogue you have with yourself is less distracted more real and to the point.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I must have liked my own company even as a child because I don't ever remember feeling bored or needing someone to play with at all times. Probably my favorite times as a child was when I was alone playing within the four walls of my bedroom. During these times my imagination was unrestrained and my bedroom became whatever I made it to be. Most of the time is was an apartment with two bedroom, a kitchen and a family room all divided off by blankets and pillows. My baby dolls provided all the company I needed. I was content for hours.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Over the years my solitary moments have taught me not only to love myself but have also cultivated a greater sense of freedom, independence and creativity, all the while gaining heaps of personal growth.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/k7X7sZzSXYs&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/k7X7sZzSXYs&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:purple;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:purple;"><i>"I live in my own little world, but it's OK, they like me here."</i></span></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-1023880577338874382010-08-16T13:32:00.000-07:002010-08-18T09:45:56.889-07:00Wise Words 08-16-10<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEv0HvLyZ3HjozD3GFhkF-hgQLL8docYupxJMrvaDHsKeHy4J-IrpAKOPwgljl1lgjbIum55CM0hzZv76HB5Jnv4TjD-w-jSoPeNaeyMf1dY2xoQQQ6uiKql_Y46ScocisktwUKWoL9A/s1600/6a00d8341c5c8953ef01347f992c97970c-800wi.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEv0HvLyZ3HjozD3GFhkF-hgQLL8docYupxJMrvaDHsKeHy4J-IrpAKOPwgljl1lgjbIum55CM0hzZv76HB5Jnv4TjD-w-jSoPeNaeyMf1dY2xoQQQ6uiKql_Y46ScocisktwUKWoL9A/s400/6a00d8341c5c8953ef01347f992c97970c-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;"><a href="http://www.katiedaisy.net/typography/">Katie Daisy</a></span></span></p>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-67304075190967989672010-08-15T14:01:00.000-07:002010-08-20T10:44:05.372-07:00Hands On Help<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><i>FYI: The following pictures do not include the fighting over the knife, the crying because a wooden spoon fell on the floor and was retrieved by another sibling, the burnt hamburger buns or the near fall off the counter. The pictures suggest peace, happiness and sense of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cooperation</span>. If only it was that simple.</i></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ka9GBYpDkAm_pPmx1q9C7PjnPxbHBRKFcv6fx-63bkJDhiSzxH7oFuqjSDR9f9Sq2fE8XYyI9xQmLvyOwWg3eiJv7o6IICZeAnj94jm9gUmdazgHxjD8Sgs2NbtZn5Y_j-apGYdzrtY/s1400/DSC_0102.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ka9GBYpDkAm_pPmx1q9C7PjnPxbHBRKFcv6fx-63bkJDhiSzxH7oFuqjSDR9f9Sq2fE8XYyI9xQmLvyOwWg3eiJv7o6IICZeAnj94jm9gUmdazgHxjD8Sgs2NbtZn5Y_j-apGYdzrtY/s720/DSC_0102.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We are fast becoming an all hands on family. I decided my kids helping me in the kitchen is generally one chore they are eager to be involved with and usually fight over who gets to pour, stir or cut. (I wish I got the same response when it came to cleaning their rooms.)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I look at my kids as little people in training to one day be independent adults. Doing for themselves and others is hugely important to me, like I'm sure it is for most moms. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was introduced to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Merrile</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Boyack's</span> "plan" of how to raise children who one day can care for themselves, keep a job, have good professional and interpersonal skills and so forth. Her plan lists skills and knowledge your child should develop at each age group. I've keep the list and often refer back to it to see how I'm doing. The Plan among other <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">invaluable</span> advice can be found in her book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Breakthrough-Real-Life-Teach-Independent/dp/1590384415/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1281401849&sr=8-1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663366;">The Parenting Breakthrough - A Real-Life Plan To Teach Your Kids To Work, Save Money, and Be Truly <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Independent</span>.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">According to the plan this a big year for Thomas. He needs to be taught how to mop the floor, clean pictures, bake cakes, bake cookies,understand emergency <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">preparedness</span>, learn basic first aid, fill the car with gas, wash the car, vacuum interior of car, hammer nails, saw wood, cook vegetables, write letters, understand puberty and sex (oh boy), use e-mail, understand basic science, wrap presents, sew on buttons and so on. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You get the idea. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">We'll get to "the talk" later, this week I'm concentrating on chopping vegetables which seems a whole lot less intimidating.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPShv9VCoWw_Kc4LvJerr6ia1Ql2ZnTru6ESiMGB9lxfy60lkcZDr7wWQlkpvmb3LkllH6ebFtz0hAC8SHnoitJbLWD7qtYVEkQ7hWS-dttygodNxyAdBb4xJb0xy8Y9xaI_lKy-rbUo8/s1400/DSC_0084.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPShv9VCoWw_Kc4LvJerr6ia1Ql2ZnTru6ESiMGB9lxfy60lkcZDr7wWQlkpvmb3LkllH6ebFtz0hAC8SHnoitJbLWD7qtYVEkQ7hWS-dttygodNxyAdBb4xJb0xy8Y9xaI_lKy-rbUo8/s720/DSC_0084.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">6 medium tomatoes</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1 bunch of long green onions</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1 bag of frozen sweet corn</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">Juice from 2 limes</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1/4 cup red wine vinegar</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1/3 cup water</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1 bunch </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">cilantro</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"> (chopped)</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1 can black beans (drained)</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">2 lg. </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">avocados</span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">salt and pepper to taste</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1/4 cup olive oil</span></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1 </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">package</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"> of good season </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">Italian</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"> dressing</span></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-22854630378890066582010-08-12T22:29:00.000-07:002010-08-15T17:23:15.811-07:00Jr. Lifeguard<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><br /></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDQYU4CWEI/AAAAAAAAAvU/Shbr21dgCr0/s1600/DSC_0177.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDQYU4CWEI/AAAAAAAAAvU/Shbr21dgCr0/s600/DSC_0177.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thomas has been going to Jr. Lifeguard for the last three weeks. It's a physically demanding camp where lifeguard rescue techniques are taught with fun and plenty of competition. Last Friday it was parent participation day. Chris joined in for the tough workout. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDQY_L4PMI/AAAAAAAAAvc/OHd1iZtd9vQ/s1600/DSC_0182.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDQY_L4PMI/AAAAAAAAAvc/OHd1iZtd9vQ/s600/DSC_0182.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">They did a lot of running along the beach... </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDQZC7v-CI/AAAAAAAAAvk/Wv0y4l-L-sE/s1600/DSC_0206.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDQZC7v-CI/AAAAAAAAAvk/Wv0y4l-L-sE/s600/DSC_0206.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">and through the water.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDQZRmo45I/AAAAAAAAAvs/IxBDwYTjago/s1600/DSC_0201.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDQZRmo45I/AAAAAAAAAvs/IxBDwYTjago/s600/DSC_0201.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And there were plenty of push ups and sit ups.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><ahref="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_epreefglzig/tgdsatd7sbi/aaaaaaaaav0/a6dsmuryuho/s1600/dsc_0274.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDSAtD7sbI/AAAAAAAAAv0/A6dsMurYuho/s600/DSC_0274.JPG" border="0" alt="" /> </ahref="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_epreefglzig/tgdsatd7sbi/aaaaaaaaav0/a6dsmuryuho/s1600/dsc_0274.jpg"></div><div style="text-align: center;">And crawling through surfboard tunnels.</div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDSBNn02eI/AAAAAAAAAv8/TWfuguSK0Pc/s1600/DSC_0299.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDSBNn02eI/AAAAAAAAAv8/TWfuguSK0Pc/s600/DSC_0299.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Only to exit and have cold ocean water dumped on your head.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDSBTByZiI/AAAAAAAAAwE/boTIct-aKzw/s600/DSC_0293.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There was a long jump competition in which the Foulger boys proved that just because you have short legs doesn't mean you can't leap like a gazelle. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDTTaatv_I/AAAAAAAAAwM/7TxgAPyY9Ns/s1600/DSC_0334.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDTTaatv_I/AAAAAAAAAwM/7TxgAPyY9Ns/s600/DSC_0334.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDTT0pZmbI/AAAAAAAAAwU/KngGf82-Dmg/s1600/DSC_0335.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDTT0pZmbI/AAAAAAAAAwU/KngGf82-Dmg/s600/DSC_0335.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDTULVWzmI/AAAAAAAAAwc/Rk_QD8E4Pxc/s1600/DSC_0341.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDTULVWzmI/AAAAAAAAAwc/Rk_QD8E4Pxc/s600/DSC_0341.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDTUf5FwwI/AAAAAAAAAwk/DEmQTYo66mI/s1600/DSC_0363.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDTUf5FwwI/AAAAAAAAAwk/DEmQTYo66mI/s600/DSC_0363.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">After a short break it was time to perform a rescue. Thomas went first and then it was Chris' turn to rescue Thomas. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDUTUBTUDI/AAAAAAAAAws/x5g7ISmqlOw/s1600/DSC_0415.JPG"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDUTUBTUDI/AAAAAAAAAws/x5g7ISmqlOw/s600/DSC_0415.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The last competition of the morning was the ball toss. Everyone lays down and when the instructor yells go they all stand up, turn around and fight for tennis balls. Each heat two unlucky participates came back from the water without a ball. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDUT7LjwII/AAAAAAAAAw0/Qbxh4P5GkYQ/s1600/DSC_0423.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDUT7LjwII/AAAAAAAAAw0/Qbxh4P5GkYQ/s600/DSC_0423.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was like watching a bunch of dogs chase after their beloved ball. Very funny.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDUUE2dirI/AAAAAAAAAw8/fJ_bgng3lcw/s1600/DSC_0425.JPG"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDUUE2dirI/AAAAAAAAAw8/fJ_bgng3lcw/s600/DSC_0425.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">And what was Jack doing while Thomas and Chris were doing the workout...</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">Not much.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDYJUd9gtI/AAAAAAAAAxU/080ny8XaLmw/s1600/DSC_0403.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDYJUd9gtI/AAAAAAAAAxU/080ny8XaLmw/s600/DSC_0403.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDZMT7Bj3I/AAAAAAAAAx0/vii00xye5zw/s1600/DSC_0431.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_epREefgLzIg/TGDZMT7Bj3I/AAAAAAAAAx0/vii00xye5zw/s600/DSC_0431.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-73849742241788065162010-08-10T10:32:00.000-07:002010-08-10T11:30:35.692-07:00Moving Out Of Auto Mode<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">So these pics are not shinning examples of awesome photography but they are a step in that direction. I have liked photography for some time and am continually enamored by the sheer brilliance that some photographers seem to possess. I had a moment in college when I thought about joining the photography department to then one day take interior photos of the homes of the rich and famous. I was reading a lot in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Architectural</span> Digest at the time. But I decided that switching majors one semester away from graduating was probably not the smartest idea.</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">I bought my first SLR camera a couple of years ago. There was such a difference in picture quality from my point and shot camera that I felt no need to venture away from auto mode. Why mess up a better than average turn out?</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">One day I was looking at some photos online of a popular photographer and I wondered what made her photographs so awesome. Was it that she was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">uber</span> talented and had gifts beyond the average?...Maybe. Or was it that she had the best, most expensive camera and lens that money could buy?...Maybe. Or was it that she was an expert in photoshop?...Maybe. </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">And then it dawned on me.....she may have had all those things but most of all she probably knows her camera in and out and has learned to shoot whenever, however, whatever.</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">LEARNED being the KEY word here.</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">So I may not be <i>her</i> one day but maybe if I learn my camera in and out and how to take photographs whenever, however and whatever I can come pretty close.</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">The first step: </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">Take the Get out of Auto Mode Pledge:</div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">I, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>state your name,</i></span> commit to learning how to shoot out of auto mode. This means from this day forward I will never have my dial turned to auto. I will fully embrace manual mode and all that it can offer. I will learn how to manipulate the shutter speed and aperture. </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">Okay enough silliness. </div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">My aspiring photographer friend found this cool wall to take pics in front of. My kids where less than thrilled to be dragged around all morning posing as my models, but who else am I going to get? 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It was a classic fitted 2 piece suit from the 40's. I had intentions of making the outfit but when I opened up the envelop I discovered it had never been cut. I couldn't bare to cut up a 50 year old pattern and so put in back in it's plastic cover and stashed it away. I would occasional get it out and look at it. This was around the time I began to fall in love with that era of clothing. It was a time when women dressed up and kept their lipstick fresh even though most were homemakers who rarely left the house. The clothing of this era denotes strength and confidence even if it was a bit impractical. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">I began collecting more and more patterns over the next couple of years and now I have a collection of over 90 vintage patterns. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGcSsHmghrThPolGxcCyFVhyUqoelzPECmI2h_3qgbLnMUCkovBkS_4RmjjhEisFoPgWZe-dGr9TR5A3Q9D-XGTZBE8Zdlm0x-nA6H7apLIQtQU7m_M6VQ7fzrl30I_48xRUr4YE6JTM/s1400/DSC_0031.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGcSsHmghrThPolGxcCyFVhyUqoelzPECmI2h_3qgbLnMUCkovBkS_4RmjjhEisFoPgWZe-dGr9TR5A3Q9D-XGTZBE8Zdlm0x-nA6H7apLIQtQU7m_M6VQ7fzrl30I_48xRUr4YE6JTM/s720/DSC_0031.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">I mostly have women's patterns but I have a handful of children's patterns and few men's patterns.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPj0ypyvrfuESwQuiONCJXhquCXqJ4ccuKipWxiZrs3cVUpRRzpvJIjNfNpOul9jNRKGGmy7jlf0FflEA0Q2gjfPmHh-alPngJNoqrgXhkP-wUB9slWsvJXJ8FCX41zOc7agprImJTJY/s1400/DSC_0034.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPj0ypyvrfuESwQuiONCJXhquCXqJ4ccuKipWxiZrs3cVUpRRzpvJIjNfNpOul9jNRKGGmy7jlf0FflEA0Q2gjfPmHh-alPngJNoqrgXhkP-wUB9slWsvJXJ8FCX41zOc7agprImJTJY/s720/DSC_0034.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a></a><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">I would pick up a pattern here and there and about a month ago I was lucky enough to purchase a seamstresses entire collection. She was women who enjoyed sewing for over 50 years, but now in her 80's she was losing her sight and was unable to thread needles and cut fabric. When I picked up the box of patterns from her granddaughter I told her to tell her grandmother that her cherished collection was going to pattern lover. She smiled and told me that it would make her grandmother so happy knowing they were going to someone who loved to sew. The sentimentally sappy side of me almost cried right there on the spot, but thankfully I held it together just long enough to get in my car.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sK_oeyLJGbcPMTKaphaOvOOuWqviL_gW7sNKyeHTe56OjlkXkX9_7ytaNvvIYAjc7Htv_O6DuvvPRVJ8A5dFp9Ny4EuUKVTGux2YI-sXKZRvLpApnVwvXeYAGNHH3dMPSMxDsdL8wfs/s1400/Jul+27,+2010.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sK_oeyLJGbcPMTKaphaOvOOuWqviL_gW7sNKyeHTe56OjlkXkX9_7ytaNvvIYAjc7Htv_O6DuvvPRVJ8A5dFp9Ny4EuUKVTGux2YI-sXKZRvLpApnVwvXeYAGNHH3dMPSMxDsdL8wfs/s720/Jul+27,+2010.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the fashion patterns from the 70's and earlier because their covers had the best fashion illustrations. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViCOOdeevedcPrO-dem3NtIlM7YnBnsNZ7-LZwa0hnbosZnnlo86OyInDC-oRUiHqUZ-gaYVN_9qH7yDSUsWprrwmqppOTYceyZ6SY_wqYALKAtqNc1eArYWCIoW_ppnX4EmTXhaMa8I/s1400/DSC_0036.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhViCOOdeevedcPrO-dem3NtIlM7YnBnsNZ7-LZwa0hnbosZnnlo86OyInDC-oRUiHqUZ-gaYVN_9qH7yDSUsWprrwmqppOTYceyZ6SY_wqYALKAtqNc1eArYWCIoW_ppnX4EmTXhaMa8I/s720/DSC_0036.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This a maternity pattern. Oh how maternity clothes have evolved.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeAKUZbFzk1WC7O7ikjpcoYCANRr3Tml8QqMGxVIOM_J9MS3PtcBI_iXMwDtSxf6GHIAl2GHdQCxKaBRGPSvrjTog2n1LhBH6EHSgI044Z6NCqvIYeLAdCHgY6qOfqWaSwoommB-8I1nM/s1400/DSC_0043.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeAKUZbFzk1WC7O7ikjpcoYCANRr3Tml8QqMGxVIOM_J9MS3PtcBI_iXMwDtSxf6GHIAl2GHdQCxKaBRGPSvrjTog2n1LhBH6EHSgI044Z6NCqvIYeLAdCHgY6qOfqWaSwoommB-8I1nM/s720/DSC_0043.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSy83CaKkuIa2yZQh0JbyhfNbT300ZLy_LvCnTOucxK_lBNrAr_1m9ssUejBxlBMF8mibpQDk6d9jS2FoFpUmet7q4OTWL1xKSrXaXt3G6zPN48tVpU_Dua0lPqoTV1gTAdvkK77iukk/s1400/DSC_0044.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnSy83CaKkuIa2yZQh0JbyhfNbT300ZLy_LvCnTOucxK_lBNrAr_1m9ssUejBxlBMF8mibpQDk6d9jS2FoFpUmet7q4OTWL1xKSrXaXt3G6zPN48tVpU_Dua0lPqoTV1gTAdvkK77iukk/s720/DSC_0044.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the shoes on this pattern from the 70's. I think I'd like some green peep toes. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdc2LEroFR8R4pKnmFuJETnra0wUlbMbqyDK-CK9s4S84akR9emr__dIdvOS5NBwTr0UOV9Yi1P2Wk5wBJCoDunZK5_8VQhC2IWcnoOghyphenhyphenPfcUuOI3xdQWGcxFbwjPcR68_oRFV-Zu_QI/s1400/DSC_0054.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdc2LEroFR8R4pKnmFuJETnra0wUlbMbqyDK-CK9s4S84akR9emr__dIdvOS5NBwTr0UOV9Yi1P2Wk5wBJCoDunZK5_8VQhC2IWcnoOghyphenhyphenPfcUuOI3xdQWGcxFbwjPcR68_oRFV-Zu_QI/s720/DSC_0054.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-79690253826185127892010-07-25T00:47:00.000-07:002010-07-27T13:13:13.419-07:00Huge Savings and Bit of Creative Inspiration<div style="text-align: center;">A while back I wrote a post on coloring your own hair. And while I have had a fair amount of success giving myself an all over color or a root touch up I've been totally intimidated of giving myself highlights. Well about a month ago I bought myself a little highlight kit and gave it a go. It's not a weave but for under 15 bucks I successfully achieved what would other wise cost me around 100 bucks in a salon. I'm not sure what's gotten into me taking all these silly photos of myself but I thought a few of you might enjoy the workings of my brain. The following are actual thoughts of mine during my lovely photo shoot. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Inspiration springs from the most unexpected places. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qpKbHR1g3ByNChtMU2mPm0MD4xJvgH8VA-SP-KSTRWdQ6BI4qzgTxXlHB1jyvjHvr9IGS-ecOYPKZsl9MancAH4pf082B5paoajYJC_heZ3SsVTdEAWyJuuKMydmkSRO3cmT2gsGwFs/s1400/DSC_0001.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qpKbHR1g3ByNChtMU2mPm0MD4xJvgH8VA-SP-KSTRWdQ6BI4qzgTxXlHB1jyvjHvr9IGS-ecOYPKZsl9MancAH4pf082B5paoajYJC_heZ3SsVTdEAWyJuuKMydmkSRO3cmT2gsGwFs/s720/DSC_0001.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcPplso-zkLOVHJqUTuAOVE7RwWYDrM_V6QszrHFHvV-kMvhG1j2QwT1mcO0rhCKvRYyLTlWFAN8gnsL4TBT7qX2pYFdOBlA_Xyo0BCxaLNQL24oOjWS3WbRke0O-dfq1gZYnx8gfWBo/s1400/DSC_0114.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcPplso-zkLOVHJqUTuAOVE7RwWYDrM_V6QszrHFHvV-kMvhG1j2QwT1mcO0rhCKvRYyLTlWFAN8gnsL4TBT7qX2pYFdOBlA_Xyo0BCxaLNQL24oOjWS3WbRke0O-dfq1gZYnx8gfWBo/s720/DSC_0114.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHrZt0e5qN6fIa6I7zk6sr8uwMTrl6bPAEJz0zqxpI9xQHtbSQ_16TOCpL4y2eCQATmkH6xCoco8iaXjYmYeh7XK52RYr2gt7Mi9GxHWnnCv1FxJuVKHqJ-XJEpm7vA6I6WhNgI_nJb0/s1400/DSC_0111.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHrZt0e5qN6fIa6I7zk6sr8uwMTrl6bPAEJz0zqxpI9xQHtbSQ_16TOCpL4y2eCQATmkH6xCoco8iaXjYmYeh7XK52RYr2gt7Mi9GxHWnnCv1FxJuVKHqJ-XJEpm7vA6I6WhNgI_nJb0/s720/DSC_0111.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuBCcRhFy9EQ0eKmRYK9HLUQ-V070l-OECuS6rKFX0B_WxvrZc3139S5msIuuvmoer0Bvtj1pPIz2uBLlpjldK2AeY1H7NKbDeT4BD4fkLRdp5BTKDiFS4eH4fYWFmBZROdxy1E7VRLVE/s1400/DSC_0123.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuBCcRhFy9EQ0eKmRYK9HLUQ-V070l-OECuS6rKFX0B_WxvrZc3139S5msIuuvmoer0Bvtj1pPIz2uBLlpjldK2AeY1H7NKbDeT4BD4fkLRdp5BTKDiFS4eH4fYWFmBZROdxy1E7VRLVE/s720/DSC_0123.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Stay tuned for the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Scarlet Red Wool Winter Cap...</span></span>coming this fall.</div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982441373937014331.post-80576017186429114962010-07-20T18:11:00.000-07:002010-07-21T06:59:40.143-07:00Ragg Silk Bouquet<div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb4eetcjD2ekWhCD7OiiLjnA2yyIJfihtRmN9fDgvD79zbAKoIACH_fTwswdJJe4HXuCv6u_5cqoUO90YY0zuXX_AWTR61zPSDMSMSaG3hiYOlv80SuiPigfO0XlssoG_K2PIe2cgrDY/s1400/DSC_0184.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwb4eetcjD2ekWhCD7OiiLjnA2yyIJfihtRmN9fDgvD79zbAKoIACH_fTwswdJJe4HXuCv6u_5cqoUO90YY0zuXX_AWTR61zPSDMSMSaG3hiYOlv80SuiPigfO0XlssoG_K2PIe2cgrDY/s720/DSC_0184.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> Months back I bought this ball of scrappy silk at a local yarn shop. I feel in love with the colorful ball for several reasons. One it's made from recycled silk and the colors are hard to resist. This little ball of mess would have been pretty just nestled in a yarn basket. I also couldn't wait to unravel the carnival of layers. But the main reason I threw down 22 bucks for this ball of silk was that Mango Moon works with the Nepali Women's Empowerment Group. What can I say, I'm a sucker for disadvantaged hard working women. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sTYi3vPqkrUiOfbCL7EA-_gWhAckkat-r1QB5ZOI-6zkGbUJbLmhWRUchm5yJDA_h-mdmMjSylkT-CsEUZSYlh0wQxhMtlE-F11Fw60PP9d9v8oFT4pxPkjSDkkpqPeDtPghICJl1FY/s1400/DSC_0021.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sTYi3vPqkrUiOfbCL7EA-_gWhAckkat-r1QB5ZOI-6zkGbUJbLmhWRUchm5yJDA_h-mdmMjSylkT-CsEUZSYlh0wQxhMtlE-F11Fw60PP9d9v8oFT4pxPkjSDkkpqPeDtPghICJl1FY/s720/DSC_0021.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzPR9U5_IU4gCr7vIXI65sWtN_Aa6kmbA5nJwxotG_FSDVTT32C0Oz57efb1eskYtcuHQfxHbP2xKIs5fCsxyn3McXunxjqVGiyoZMHn6RRYWEiC_8PkwEYUpm8fGeJNZgc7nVH_0PlLk/s1400/DSC_0001.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzPR9U5_IU4gCr7vIXI65sWtN_Aa6kmbA5nJwxotG_FSDVTT32C0Oz57efb1eskYtcuHQfxHbP2xKIs5fCsxyn3McXunxjqVGiyoZMHn6RRYWEiC_8PkwEYUpm8fGeJNZgc7nVH_0PlLk/s720/DSC_0001.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFs1AddNQ1B6Dmi87iTegmxRw82fc2EBB-RS-LWCd70_hWoKFW1jgYnyfGbcGnvsKQREqLYuZr2QC-VH-1SLzOw_DGZ9_7f7Jww7N9VcKKklW1YqMzHVSCcGLiszoP3oRsnHYnz1AAbQ/s1400/DSC_0026.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFs1AddNQ1B6Dmi87iTegmxRw82fc2EBB-RS-LWCd70_hWoKFW1jgYnyfGbcGnvsKQREqLYuZr2QC-VH-1SLzOw_DGZ9_7f7Jww7N9VcKKklW1YqMzHVSCcGLiszoP3oRsnHYnz1AAbQ/s720/DSC_0026.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">Not knowing what I was going to do with this little ball I decided to unwind it and see if it would speak to me.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnf2Pm_LxjqOFrPgNr2_05RD3jk2TQ51GOzxde6cwWwSEEHF_z5TVI5bTaCdQ2Y9RAEJuf3LAbxxrHfgP0ttwgEisMgyn9kmHbO0JY-l56D8Pi6iOh4FVmjFTBSV6vZS6wzcPvSjipFbs/s1400/DSC_0029.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnf2Pm_LxjqOFrPgNr2_05RD3jk2TQ51GOzxde6cwWwSEEHF_z5TVI5bTaCdQ2Y9RAEJuf3LAbxxrHfgP0ttwgEisMgyn9kmHbO0JY-l56D8Pi6iOh4FVmjFTBSV6vZS6wzcPvSjipFbs/s720/DSC_0029.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">At first the tangled pile of silk scrapes revealed nothing but chaos (much like my life...interesting), so I decided to cut up the chaos and find some order. I cut out my favorite strips and began making rosettes. I must have been thinking flower arrangement and not scarf. </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5-wsWXsEHowidECubN8WKZG6UvtQ35HQqcBRxDd5T4Z5OH9JdtuKOAHB5ggoLyxOy7QDoIMp5_fsxzKzHX4LN6nyYMz1RfSRf_f_HI8sIQLTXIBlRcl8IrMdfzlV9VVLQmOOFwXMWdQ/s1400/DSC_0069.JPG"></a><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQOnvuMtlt1nXXN3VEdua_OqlU0LyjUl0nhCTQV38JYBKYxjP4FfqrfaSYWamYpz5UNRanrlf8CknxiVvva1Nu-wW56G5fYpC_f1mQG8tTLAnTZXQL0jkKfuaE7Ha0yKKXeNoCMlm1Hc/s720/2010-07-15.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a></a><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">These little beauties are easy and there are a lot of variations on how to make them. I chose to glue them rather than use my sewing machine.</div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTNgtIPkcxTqIBeSFYsm1Xsayj_UpATbqgrf8V1B3cG0ac3B2A4SWcTptLpU2ihzF2Oq0lLJ7_BTeiqFkW8mXPUadP956hCA6BTY8GzUagfjPLeuZQfCeeFO9k-ULyhkFDp3OoOX7KNc/s1400/DSC_0069.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTNgtIPkcxTqIBeSFYsm1Xsayj_UpATbqgrf8V1B3cG0ac3B2A4SWcTptLpU2ihzF2Oq0lLJ7_BTeiqFkW8mXPUadP956hCA6BTY8GzUagfjPLeuZQfCeeFO9k-ULyhkFDp3OoOX7KNc/s720/DSC_0069.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;">After making a bunch of rosettes I decided to make a necklace bouquet. I began arranging them much like I would a flower arrangement. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoXx59cQ0hANNJjYNNxqZdQMEjC6bNuGQWFnCxCZibSjbLlmvCIQk5vGzfhWx91jv-SDpllPwd5H2BovaMlHBNQxEtPARjWP2DiE1BNi-_O_bJsCp2qqiVOfOxqi_lI-KxOzDDl0DYUo/s720/DSC_0116.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I then glued the arrangement to a piece of felt and added a beaded chain to complete the necklace.</div><div><br /><div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Go4OwVYot2W0TR73ySExsaWzZxM0gwsjJ29AF1lt0mxF5wwOyv5Df-ERFIw99T-G2M7dP0sO8iTc72H_xQhQxlKP_4zId03-bqoz2cHsSXITPhSvhTaVd5vkMC-MRyYRINS1K7rnFgc/s1400/DSC_0190.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Go4OwVYot2W0TR73ySExsaWzZxM0gwsjJ29AF1lt0mxF5wwOyv5Df-ERFIw99T-G2M7dP0sO8iTc72H_xQhQxlKP_4zId03-bqoz2cHsSXITPhSvhTaVd5vkMC-MRyYRINS1K7rnFgc/s720/DSC_0190.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLejcSEnB5xcjlqw19FWJvPs4SVZ3gDO-Nl5NDpFp28lecmrpWlb-HEPs16NzRRrFATjFfwmrFo1LuQ6lZv4ChdepHcpKyTKtUNULJwyW5ZtOlltRWA06_aizPtUfq5veslRpf1TIkh0/s1400/DSC_0184.JPG"></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtthCc6bV3Hufge_vc5u8OSgD5seaDS5Bq4diNs7vTbiAY-ovsFX_lUVZVYQEQPuDu0-UXhbzsD5a6lvq4k2SZIPIyRCOFJfcPk2iopcomBKtVsIJ4L0NyWmvg_V3L-0Kdoz71rhmX74/s1400/DSC_0189.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtthCc6bV3Hufge_vc5u8OSgD5seaDS5Bq4diNs7vTbiAY-ovsFX_lUVZVYQEQPuDu0-UXhbzsD5a6lvq4k2SZIPIyRCOFJfcPk2iopcomBKtVsIJ4L0NyWmvg_V3L-0Kdoz71rhmX74/s720/DSC_0189.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtthCc6bV3Hufge_vc5u8OSgD5seaDS5Bq4diNs7vTbiAY-ovsFX_lUVZVYQEQPuDu0-UXhbzsD5a6lvq4k2SZIPIyRCOFJfcPk2iopcomBKtVsIJ4L0NyWmvg_V3L-0Kdoz71rhmX74/s1400/DSC_0189.jpg"></a><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwA2KcgtA6xxDKOljRVjNgpbQd-kxnTPsylLzOiB6Y0j_v-X-TvB51AnxYLAlPGcCn5BCat2EHd7lTlUjKY47MopakLGI88Hlqbx-2zC2BQ3M740Tcr8dt1g1x0RcVcfwo5JsXEdD308/s720/DSC_0165.JPG" border="0" alt="" /> </div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtthCc6bV3Hufge_vc5u8OSgD5seaDS5Bq4diNs7vTbiAY-ovsFX_lUVZVYQEQPuDu0-UXhbzsD5a6lvq4k2SZIPIyRCOFJfcPk2iopcomBKtVsIJ4L0NyWmvg_V3L-0Kdoz71rhmX74/s1400/DSC_0189.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknWvSlctqFyRpEU_CjWn9poWgnBOydN-HFbO2ACDBztiAIe-LM9wqY1VcKh5tLbJyqxsEwDKd_j0cUrchJvaF17YWr4lZDZmct6E1z35c9fxCWxffVOtQ52joii25NMhHSsauMTtzR88/s1400/DSC_0170.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknWvSlctqFyRpEU_CjWn9poWgnBOydN-HFbO2ACDBztiAIe-LM9wqY1VcKh5tLbJyqxsEwDKd_j0cUrchJvaF17YWr4lZDZmct6E1z35c9fxCWxffVOtQ52joii25NMhHSsauMTtzR88/s720/DSC_0170.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>tamifoulgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08638997257810367034noreply@blogger.com3