Category Archives: family

Handmade and other goodies

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Erin

Leading up to Christmas, I took some time out from working on my son’s quilt to work on presents — specifically, sweaters for both kids. I have more butterflies to add to the girl’s sweater. Maybe I’ll add a couple … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Erin

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers, and happy Thursday to everyone else (or Friday if you’re that far ahead)! It’s been a busy few days jammed with family, although I had a good writing day on Tuesday. Just a … Continue reading →

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Step by step makes a project

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Erin

Back in June, I posted about summer projects for while I travel. I figured it’s past time I posted an update on that. I’m working on a new quilt for my son’s bed, roughly twin size. I’m using 8-inch squares, … Continue reading →

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What can you do in an hour?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Erin

Why an hour? Because it’s a chunk of time I often have. In the mornings, after I make my son’s lunch and tidy up the kitchen, it’s about an hour before he heads off to the school bus and I … Continue reading →

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Summer’s end

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Erin

As I write this, we have mostly blue skies and sunshine outside. A cool breeze is blowing, and no pollen remains in the air, courtesy of Irene. My heart goes out to those who lost loved ones or sustained damage … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Erin

I’ve been doing a cross-country road trip with my family, which has put me a bit behind on reading and posting. There will be no A to Z post this week; next week, I will continue with de Bodard, de … Continue reading →

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Summer projects for the road

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Erin

When our family goes on vacation, we almost always drive, no matter how far we’re going — a couple years ago, we drove from Pennsylvania up to British Columbia, down the Pacific coast, then back across the country to go … Continue reading →

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Adventures in food with kids

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Erin

I’ve been experimenting with new recipes from Food52 again this week. (Well, except for two days ago, when I did a makeshift jambalaya just because I felt like it, even if it’s a better dish for cool weather.) Of course, … Continue reading →

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N is also for No Excuses

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Erin

You didn’t think I’d forget my mantra, did you? What am I not making excuses for now? Running — I’m two-thirds of the way through the Couch-to-5k running plan, and I’m contemplating entering a 5k race on May 7. Paperwork … Continue reading →

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N is for nectarines, Netflix, and Nutella

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Erin

Just because I like them all. Nectarines. The fruit that most means summer to me, juice dripping down my chin, and none of that fuzziness that can be so irritating with a peach. Netflix. Wonderful service if you’ve got kids. … Continue reading →

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