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Monthly Archives: April 2010
A weekday evening in photos
Looking west from a second floor window. . The Mr. making a delicious dinner. . Our internet radio streaming this station. . Fresh rosemary and mint from a friend’s garden. ‘ More views from the second floor. . And flowers … Continue reading
Sparkly handmade baubles
This weekend I dusted off my jewelry-making supplies and whipped up a few pairs of earrings. These next two pairs include beads from Bead for Life, a non-profit organization that helps Ugandan women escape poverty through hand-crafting beads made from … Continue reading
Household maintenance check-in
Back in February, I posted some household maintenance to-dos that were on my mind. To recap: Fix the dishwasher – DONE! Re-caulk the tub – sadly, not done Re-paint the shower ceiling – DONE! read on… Carpet the stairs – … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, home maintenance, maintenance, spackle
Chocolate Cream Cookie Roll
This past Saturday, I made this dessert for a little get-together with friends. For how beautiful and yummy this dessert is, it’s surprisingly easy to make. Here are the ingredients: 1 package Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers (this recipe is on … Continue reading
Some things in life are pricey…
… no matter how you slice it. I love a bargain as much as anyone and I try to save money whenever possible. That said, some things in life are expensive no matter what. For example: Now why (you may … Continue reading
