Homemade goodness!
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Yes, it's easier to buy costumes. Yes, every year I say that next year I'm not going to bother. But, really? How can anything be cuter and more satisfying than knowing I made this!
If there is one thing 6-year-olds are good at....
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Lucy: I need lunch money
Me: I know, I already gave it to Christian to turn in for you.
Lucy: Mommy, why do I need lunch money?
Me: Because nothing is free, we have to pay to eat.
Lucy: Mommy, how do you get money?
Me: Well, I go to work everyday and they give me money.
Lucy: Why do they give you money?
Me: Because I work!
Lucy: And, Mommy....
Me: Yes??
Lucy: Why do I have fingers?
Muffins and a crotch grab
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Nutella and poo
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I promise, my baking is just a phase...not really a new hobby. Plus, I keep having occasions that require sweets.
First, I had a going away party for my good friend, Mary. These are Nutella cupcakes. The cupcakes themselves were pretty good...though I prefer my Nutella straight out of the jar, on a spoon...a really really big spoon!
Actually, I did incorporate a little bit of crafty into this one as I made the cake stand. Mom and I had a garage sale earlier that morning and she had a styrofoam cone she was going to sell. I stole and glued paper to it. Then I hot glued it in between 2 plates I had laying around. Fun? Yes?
Tomorrow, Graham has a Halloweenie potluck at work and he needed something gross to take. The only option was kitty litter...
...complete with tootsie roll poo.
I've made it before for Halloween and it was a big hit. However, last time I went so far as to serve it in a brand new kitty litter box with a brand new pooper scooper. However, since I spent the entire evening reassuring everyone that neither the box nor the scooper had ever been used, I thought this time Pyrex was the way to go!Martha who?
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I've always felt pretty indifferent about Martha Stewart. I find cute stuff on her website, but I've never seen an episode of her show. I'm not sure I would find her entertaining. I like my TV hosts to be more charming. Kind of like, I don't know......ME! I think I should get Martha's job. She's a total dud! See there, I'm no longer indifferent.
I had a fun baby shower to attend last night for one very special boy. First up, I ironed on some cute things to a onesie. No real talent required here, but still cute.
Then, I made a fitted crib sheet. They are super quick to sew up and the fabric is usually cheaper than buying them. PLUS....pretty much the only thing you can find in boys' crib sheets is teddy bears or footballs. These are way more fun! It's flannel and really soft and cozy.
When I bought the onesies for the iron ons they came in a pack of 5. So, I had 3 left that I had to find something to do with. Thus...a lovely onesie flower arrangement.
Finally, my absolute favorite. Something I know for sure that Martha could never make!! The awesomest little crocheted shoes ever! I have no idea how "user friendly" they are. For all I know, they could never possibly fit a real human. But, damn, they are cute!!
Finally, today I got a wild hair about cupcakes. Not just any cupcakes but some cupcakes I saw on the Bakerella website a few days ago. They looked so fantastic I could not get them off my mind. I gave them a shot today.
They turned out okay. They look pretty good...though not as good as the original. I have to say though, I was quite disappointed with the taste. Nothing really to get excited about. There ya go...there's my weekend. Suck it Martha!
Yeah, I got a car for my 16th birthday too...
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So after a fabulous day of many birthday wishes, off key singing, Chuy's and cookies, I opened my present. A Kindle indeed!
However, being that I am me, I was unable to sit down and read this evening. My Kindle was naked and this had to be fixed.
Tomorrow I read....and read....and read.
Thank you to everyone who made my birthday so special!
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