tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27637670749859714662024-03-05T04:32:20.341-07:00wandering little bravesJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-82883372457599416872014-02-25T15:08:00.001-07:002014-02-25T15:09:41.877-07:00identity crisis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Suddenly I've realized that somewhere along the line of having kids and becoming a mom, some of myself just kind of slipped away. I was a target shopping for baby food when I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. WTF?! I was wearing house slippers, polka-dot mom blue-jeans, with a horribly fitting polka-dot blue button up. Luckily I had my baby carrier over the majority of the top. For me, this was rock bottom. I went home and filled a huge box of ill-fitting clothes, and striped-everything and drove it directly to our local thrift store. When did I settle on looking mediocre instead of the way that I want to look?! When did I start shopping primarily at the old-navy clearance rack?! Out with the old! <br />
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Its not only about appearances, I feel like I am not really sure who I am anymore as well. A few weeks ago I found myself with a bit of kid free time to kill, and seriously, I couldn't even remember what I like to do. Do I still enjoy sitting in a cafe and reading alone, Or would I like to go to a bookstore and treat myself to a new magazine? I kept answering myself 'no don't get a magazine when will you ever find time to look at it?' etc. I am my own worst enemy, and I am now on a path of self-discovery.<br />
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I bought myself <a href="http://www.amazon.com/40-Days-Nights-Taking-Self-Discovery/dp/B0044KN23E/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=03V3MYT5YC7J4VSPVM4G">this journal</a> and I am jumping in with both feet. Care to join?! Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-23651444129608216202014-01-30T13:01:00.003-07:002014-01-30T13:01:59.916-07:00Kid Clothes Week Day 3 + 4Day Three and Four came by in a FLASH! I have been feverishly sewing my baby moccasins. They are seriously the most comfortable baby shoe that never falls off. They are stylish and very soft on the babes foot as they learn to crawl and walk. They also keep socks in place. They are cotton on the top, and leather on the bottom. Elastic in the back keeps them held snug to your baby's foot. They are seriously the perfect baby shower gift. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And the boy's name is going to be; Moon. Mainly because we adore the name Moon, we love all that it encompasses - specifically the unique tie that it has on each of us as individuals. Originally we came up with idea of using Moon for our second child's name on my birthday. We were out to dinner talking about the fact that there are really only 2 or 3 boy names that we would even consider, when my husband {Trevor} suggested that we think more outside the box. We started talking about our favorite things in life which led us right to, nature. We quickly agreed that we wanted to use a name that held some tie to nature and the outdoors. We went through a list of different tree's, forests, rocks, and elements -then Trevor suggested, Moon. I immediately got a feeling that >this was it< and why not?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We tried so hard to pick something original with Hazel (our first) and at first we had settled on Scout. Both of us regretted switching from Scout Hazel to Hazel Scout at the hospital. The name Hazel, suits her so well and it will always be her name, I just felt so much pressure from different members of our family- and in the moment at the hospital, as family was flooding in just moments after her arrival, I just kind of caved and went with name that was much more accepted within our family, Hazel. This time around I do not want to have any regrets, I know so much more about how this will all pan out, and so I am going for it. Moon Huish. We will call him Moony- and yes that is in direct reference to J.K. Rowling's character in the Harry Potter books, Remus Lupin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We realize that it is not a traditional name, and he may take some heat later in life, but luckily we will be able to face that together as a family. We love every aspect of the moon, and we think that it fits right into this crazy bohemian family lifestyle that we are trying to create for ourselves and our children. 'Moon' was one of Hazel's first words, and since she was able to string words together, she whispers to us at night, "I love you to the moon, and the stars, and the shiny moon stars." We are all ecstatic for this new baby, and can not wait to welcome our own Moon into this world. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Start by laying a full body baby suit- of whatever size you want down on top of your shirt. Use the neck of the shirt, so that you do not have to sew your own. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Trim along the sides of the body-suit.. {you will want to tuck the arms in and cross the legs so that they don't get too big, this sleeper is meant to be REALLY snug to the baby's body.}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Use your first cut edge as a guideline on where to cut the other side (fold in half, then cut)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Use your zipper to measure how far into the front piece to cut your zipper opening. {cut it right down the center of the FRONT only.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">End with pinning your neck in so that it is small enough for the baby. {i just made simple darts}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">You will also need an extra scrap of fabric cut 4 inch by 1.25 inch - this will become the button <span style="font-size: large;">st<span style="font-size: large;">rap th<span style="font-size: large;">at covers the top of the zipper.</span></span></span></span> </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Sew the long side of your button strap, as well as one short side, <br />2. Turn it inside-out then topstich the three edges that are closed, <br />3. Add a button hole on short sewn edge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Sandwich the button hole piece (<span style="font-size: large;">with the raw edge side) </span>between the right side of the zipper and the right side of the zipper opening --baste to keep it all together.<br />5. Check your basting stitches to be sure you got the zipper sewn on the right side of the fabric.<br />6. Sew your button onto the other side of the zipper opening.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">S<span style="font-size: large;">orry, It was kin<span style="font-size: large;">d of hard to see the <span style="font-size: large;">stitches</span> I was making with the black on bla<span style="font-size: large;">ck. please leave a comment with any qu<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">questions</span> you come up with <span style="font-size: large;">along</span> the way! <span style="font-size: large;">Happy Sewing<span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since I found out I am having a boy-child, My fingers
have been feverishly knitting. I have started 1<span style="font-size: large;">2</span> different projects, and
so far finished.. 3?! I am going to start a weekly update here -in the hopes
that telling someone about my projects will make me actually complete <strike>something</strike>
everything- before this little guy gets here. I have 1<span style="font-size: large;">3</span> weeks to go, and <span style="font-size: large;">9</span> knitting projects to finish. I think I have a pretty good chance of
getting it all done in time. I will also be posting updates regularly
on instagram (@jessiefacehuish) If you want to keep a look out there as
well. So here we go<span style="font-size: large;">, knitting challenge week 1</span>: </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cool-kids-capris">Cool KidsĀ“Capris
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cool-kids-capris">
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cool-kids-capris">by Anna & Heidi Pickles</a>
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pointed-pixie-hat-2">
Pointed Pixie hat
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pointed-pixie-hat-2">
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pointed-pixie-hat-2">by Lina Poulson</a>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://muitaihania.blogspot.com/2012/05/blog-post.html">Find more here.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/duffle-coat">Find more here.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitted-pinwheel-quilt-2">Find more here.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gramps-cardigan">Find more here.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stars-and-stripes-kit---pants">Find more here.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9atJlSdLtZ0/UTT5e_A__iI/AAAAAAAAEIg/XDw12L8auB8/s1600/onsie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9atJlSdLtZ0/UTT5e_A__iI/AAAAAAAAEIg/XDw12L8auB8/s320/onsie.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitted-baby-onesie">Find more here.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pebble-henrys-manly-cobblestone-inspired-baby-vest">Find more here.</a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.livingcrafts.com/blog/knitting/knitted-baby-hat" rel="bookmark" title="Knitted Baby Hat">Knitted Baby Hat</a></h2>
<a href="http://www.livingcrafts.com/blog/knitting/knitted-baby-hat"><b>Pattern by </b></a><b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2763767074985971466" target="_blank" title="Fiona Duthie"><span style="color: olive;">Fiona Duthie</span></a></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sawtelle-2">Find more here</a>.</td></tr>
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<br />Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-10380897692935994932013-03-01T18:20:00.000-07:002013-03-01T18:20:32.075-07:00Roundup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-48848443105682944402013-02-28T12:03:00.000-07:002013-02-28T16:14:50.657-07:00Bathtub Painting<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To make Bathtub Paint all you need is:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"> 1 Cup of body wash</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 Cup of Cornstarch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 Cup of Water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Kool-Aid (food coloring will give you brighter colors)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Mix the cornstarch and water in a {sauce pan} until it is
dissolved ā it should still be a bit pasty, but not clumpy. Then bring the cornstarch water to a boil ā stir constantly
to get out all the chunks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Add the soap and mix, heating on medium until just
boiling. The soap should have a gel-like consistency as it cools. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Add Kool-Aid.
{I guess that food coloring has the best results- I just didn't want it all over hazel's body.}</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> *You can store your paint in an airtight container. The paint will separate
slightly when stored, so be sure to stir well before use.*</span><br />
<br />Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-11278014917285376282013-02-25T11:45:00.000-07:002013-02-25T11:46:17.883-07:00A moma's life...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://freespiritedtmama.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-06-17T00:09:00-05:00&max-results=4">via</a>, <a href="http://shehadusathello.blogspot.com/2012/07/jul-20th-38-weeks.html">via</a>, <a href="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/originals/e3/8e/3b/e38e3b713df92ec2d5f5746b0501cc04.jpg">via</a>, <a href="http://www.intelligent-----clashing.com/?paged=5">via</a>, <a href="http://bleubirdvintage.typepad.com/">via</a>, <a href="http://media-cache-ec7.pinterest.com/originals/14/b5/e9/14b5e9a68fe0888c9f4d08341763489b.jpg">via</a>, <a href="http://beckyearlart.4ormat.com/about">via</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Last week we had a major sharpie incident, where Hazel had snuck a sharpie into her bed for nap time... needless to say she drew 'H's all over her baby blanket. I was overcome with this feeling that this is only the beginning.. There are going to be years and years of destruction in my future. It surprised me because, I am totally okay with that. Things are just things, they come and go. Being a moma, and spending time with my babies, is all that I care about right now. We have been getting ready for this new little guy, and I am dying with anticipation. In the first couple of months I would wake up with so much anxiety that I had made the wrong choice, I kept thinking that things are so perfect with Hazel as they are - why would I want to mess with this? I have come to the conclusion that we need this little guy: our lives have become so intensely happy and full of joy from Hazel's sweet spirit - I can not imagine what another little angel could bring. Anyway I will try to get more <span style="font-size: large;">consistent</span> with blogging, I have just been so busy planning (and napping!)</span>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-35223295929251575002013-01-25T10:20:00.002-07:002013-01-25T10:20:55.451-07:00Roundup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-10593160777624918822013-01-24T07:49:00.000-07:002013-01-24T15:58:01.755-07:00Simple No-Fry Doughnuts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This time around with baby #2 on the way, all I have ever been wanting to eat is doughnuts...? Why not, I say..! Anyway I stumbled upon this easy recipe and have been doing a little baking of my own;</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Simple No-Fry Doughnuts:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For a printable--> <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-dAs7uhST6uUUgyRmxTVEI2YjA/edit">here</a> + <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-dAs7uhST6uQUh5RDI2ZDB1bWs/edit">here</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 15 doughnuts: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Dough</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cups Warm Milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 packet Active Dry Yeast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup Sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 Egg</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 Ā½ cup All Purpose Flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pinch of Nutmeg</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ā½ tsp. Salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will make enough to glaze all the doughnuts</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ā¼ cup Milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups Confectioners Sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will make enough to cover all of the doughnuts</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ā½ cup Unsalted Butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup Sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tbsp. Cinnamon </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a small bowl, combine the remaining Ā½
cup of milk with the sugar and butter. Add it to the yeast mixture.
Stir to combine. Add the egg and stir until mixed. Add
flour, nutmeg, and salt and stir until the dough starts to form. Change
to the dough hook and knead for until the dough becomes
smooth. {If dough is too sticky, slowly add more flour.}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Transfer to the dough to a lightly floured
surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic
and has formed a ball. Place the dough ball in a large lightly greased
bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit in a warm place for about 1
hour, until doubled in size. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once the dough has doubled, roll it out on a
lightly floured surface until Ā½ thick. Using a doughnut cutter (if you
donāt have a doughnut cutter, you can use 2 biscuit cutters ā 1 that is
about 3 inches, and the other that is about 2 inches for the inner
circle) cut out the doughnuts until you have no dough left. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place the doughnuts on a baking sheet lined
with a silicone mat or parchment paper, about 2 inches apart. Cover
with a clean towel and let sit for about 45 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat the oven 375 degrees F. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Place the baking sheets in the oven and
bake for 7 minutes, until lightly golden brown. <b>Be careful to not
overbake these.</b> You want them to be light and doughy inside. Let the
doughnuts cool for about 5 minutes until ready to top with either the
glaze or cinnamon sugar topping</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While the doughnuts are cooling make the
glaze and/or cinnamon sugar glaze. Each recipe makes enough to cover
all the doughnuts. I made a half recipe of each and topped half of the
doughnuts with each topping. Or you can choose to just do one of
topping for all the doughnuts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>GLAZE</b>:<br /> combine the milk
and the vanilla in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until just
warmed. Slowly add in the confectioners sugar and whisk until the
mixture is smooth. Remove the glaze from the heat and place over a bowl
of warm water.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To glaze the doughnuts, dip them halfway
into the glaze and place on a draining/cooling rack set over a baking
sheet. Sprinkle with sprinkles if desired. Let set for about 10
minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>CINNAMON SUGAR:</b>melt the butter in a saucepan or a microwave, and place in a small
bowl. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a medium sized bowl. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To top the doughnuts with cinnamon sugar,
dip the halfway into the melted butter. Then dip them into the
cinnamon-sugar mixture. Set on a draining/cooling rack to set, about 5
minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> After finding out last week that we are expecting a BOY early this June,
I spent a billion hours online this weekend rounding up some of my
favorite looks/clothing. <span style="font-size: large;">We are over the moon that the babe is going to be a mancub.. one girl, one boy, <span style="font-size: large;">one happy <span style="font-size: large;">family<span style="font-size: large;">. Anyhow,</span></span></span> </span> I thought I would share some of my favorites:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sorry, some of the links lead to <span style="font-size: large;">sold out items</span>, but <span style="font-size: large;">I</span> thought it <span style="font-size: large;">was</span> still fun to look at<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-2007462184610697372013-01-18T11:02:00.000-07:002013-01-18T11:02:27.316-07:00Roundup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-33515381613241116372013-01-16T20:00:00.000-07:002013-01-16T20:00:43.380-07:00cold and flu season: fight back!If your neck of the woods is anything like ours, everyone is getting sick. The boys and I are especially susceptible as we are at school all day, surrounded by trillions (gazillions?) of germs. Little O has already had an ear infection this year, as in 2013. I have come down with some sort of blessed sinus thing that threatens to last for weeks. Is it Spring yet?? <br />
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I thought it might be nice to share our family's list of go-to home remedies for coughs and sniffles. So read up, stock up, and stay healthy!<br />
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<a href="http://www.911healthshop.com/celestial-seasonings-peppermint-tea.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_content=Celestial_Seasonings&adType=pla&id=40532200698&kw=&mr:adType=pla&gclid=CIGRosas7rQCFSTZQgodAy4A1Q" target="_blank">Peppermint tea</a> with lots of honey is my favorite way to soothe a scratchy throat before bedtime. Even the kids have been known to enjoy a lukewarm cup of tea. Our pediatrician told me that studies have shown that honey is just as effective as cough syrup. Amazing, right?!<br />
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<a href="http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=11307&catid=184157&aid=338666&aparam=goobase_filler" target="_blank">These</a> have saved my voice many a school day. They taste good and have echinacea, which helps lessen the blow of the common cold.<br />
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<a href="https://nettrax.myvoffice.com/doterra/ShoppingCart/Shop.cfm?CurrPage=FrontPage&NextPage=CategoryDetail&CategoryID=73&pid=18376639672738843" target="_blank">On Guard</a> is a blend of essential oils that includes citrus, clove, and cinnamon. It helps support the immune system and smells really good. I rub two or three drops on the bottoms of my feet and the boys' feet every morning before school. It kept us healthy through the beginning of the school year, although nothing seems to be working against the craziness that is blowing around this flu season. Also, did I mention that it smells great?<br />
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Finally, our pediatrician pointed us in the direction of <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=311417&catid=183020&aid=338666&aparam=goobase_filler" target="_blank">ZarBee's</a>. It is an all-natural, honey-based cough syrup. It really has helped the boys on those restless, cough-filled nights. <br />
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We wish you all health during this new year!Sagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14252954512292985532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-49452828501190659162013-01-11T10:56:00.000-07:002013-01-11T10:56:56.492-07:00Roundup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-29024000521834856872013-01-09T12:52:00.001-07:002013-01-09T12:52:41.182-07:00Independent Play: Quiet Boxes<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Winter is here in full force, and it's brutal! Temperatures have been below freezing for a solid couple of weeks now. After two weeks in (comparatively) warm Texas, Utah feels like the arctic tundra. The cold temperatures and nasty air quality mean that we have been spending a lot of time entertaining ourselves indoors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ran out of ideas this week and decided to put together plastic tubs of activities that would encourage independent play. Here are some items that would be great to keep your preschooler busy during these short (and looooong) winter days:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BEDE4Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER">1. Match it Game</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Lace-Trace-Pets/dp/B000O7ISY4/ref=pd_cart_recs17">2. Lace and Trace Game</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.magiccabin.com/Gifts-$25-$50/Woodland-Connectagonsand174;-97-Piece-Set.htm">3. Woodland Connectagons</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.forsmallhands.com/shop-favorites/ages-3-to-4-years/the-big-book-of-big-machines">4. Mighty Mind </a></span></div>
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Sagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14252954512292985532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-25250489052872980322013-01-07T09:00:00.000-07:002013-01-07T09:00:06.723-07:00anders and oliver's room: part 1<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Our friend Meta shared the first installment of Oliver and Anders' room tour over at <a href="http://onemoremushroom.com/" target="_blank">one more mushroom</a> last week. I went to Meta after moving into our new home earlier this year. The boys' room was large, empty, and intimidating. I needed a designer's help. Meta was so great to work with! She and I were on the same wavelength throughout the entire project, and she had so many great ideas and suggestions for the space. <br />
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Hop on over to one more mushroom to be inspired by more beautiful photos of amazing children's spaces.Sagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14252954512292985532noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-51840007080861237112013-01-04T10:19:00.000-07:002013-01-04T10:19:04.732-07:00Roundup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-91060958251433421562013-01-03T12:24:00.000-07:002013-01-04T10:28:37.529-07:00Keep Those Little Fingers Busy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a really fun, simple project papa shared with us this Christmas while we were busy making Christmas crafts. It was a project that they had done in school. All you need is:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Drop the food coloring into the bowl of milk, then dip your Q-Tip into the dish soap. Then you can use your Q-Tip to poke into the colored milk, and the color will disperse away from the soap. It leaves little circle ripples where ever it touches. Hazel <span style="font-size: large;">absolutely</span> loved this activity<span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-1098175023312709542012-12-20T14:15:00.001-07:002012-12-20T14:15:47.723-07:00Last Minute Gift Tag Printable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the LARGE download please click <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-dAs7uhST6uWXY0d0paWV9laG8/edit">here!</a></div>
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<br />Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-51745297908370129572012-12-10T11:14:00.005-07:002012-12-10T11:14:46.893-07:00Keeping it together through the holidays...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> How do you do it? I have not been able to find a balance between doing
everything and keeping it together this holiday season. I have been
seriously neglecting this blog, and I feel so badly for that. But if I
had not, then I do not think hazel's sweet attitude {or my sanity} -for
that matter- would not have remained intact. Thus said, we have been up
to some fantastic projects this season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have been doing several versions of the advent this year.. one is a little
flag banner that I made a few years back, but hazel hasn't been old
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other advent that we do is 25 days of Christmas books. Hazel gets to unwrap one each day, and she ADORES it. We got the idea from the amazing Ellen (from <a href="http://www.ellekeepsmoving.com/">elle keeps moving</a>) you can check out her blog and more information on the 25 days of Christmas books <a href="http://www.ellekeepsmoving.com/2011/12/home-25-christmas-books.html">here!</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We have also been busy painting Christmas cards, <a href="http://www.shaunamailloux.com/2011/12/handmade-christmas-trees-pt-1/">making Christmas trees</a>, and check out this garland that my mom is working on from one of my favorite craft books, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Scandinavian-Needlecraft-Step-step-Projects/dp/1907030220">Scandinavian Needlecraft</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We also made this awesome Gingerbread house, thank you TRADER JOE'S for finally making it to our state!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have been keeping busy trying to make all of our Christmas gifts this year, and so we made a billion bath bombs {bath fizzy's} as well as some bath salt for our friends. We used <a href="http://www.thecoterieblog.com/2012/03/homemade-bath-bombs-bath-fizzies-for.html">this recipe</a> from the coterie blog. I got the beautiful jars at west elm, and the spoons are from Sur la Table. </span>Jesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835234895762802875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2763767074985971466.post-56001810715531944292012-12-07T09:35:00.000-07:002012-12-14T11:21:19.867-07:00Roundup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, here we are right in the middle of the holidays. The Pearsons have been busy the past few weeks. First, I finished up a project with my friend <a href="http://onemoremushroom.com/" target="_blank">Meta</a>. I'm so excited to share it - soon! Afterwards we were hit with a bout of the stomach flu. We weren't so excited about that. Thankfully, we were able to recover in time to spend Thanksgiving celebrating the marriage of our two good friends. I have to say, it was kind of nice not being in charge of Thanksgiving dinner this year. Now we are spending our days decorating for and dreaming about the upcoming Christmas holiday. <br />
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We have some gift guides in the works. Here are some links to other great gift guides to tide you over:<br />
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<a href="http://onemoremushroom.com/2012/11/27/majas-holiday-wish-list/" target="_blank">Maja's holiday wish list</a><br />
<a href="http://mermag.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-holiday-gift-guide-for-baby-m.html" target="_blank">A holiday gift guide for baby M</a><br />
<a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2012/11/2012-ds-gift-guides-ornaments-trimming.html" target="_blank">Design Sponge Gift Guides: Ornaments + Trimming</a>Sagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14252954512292985532noreply@blogger.com0