Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Family

Posted on March 11, 2009 by mam

Marina requested a picture of Carl and I.  This is one of my favourites, taken a few years back when the Ron, Andrea and the grandchildren lived 5 kilometres up the road from us.   We spent a beautiful fall afternoon at an apple … Continue reading →

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Today is all about the fabric

Posted on March 10, 2009 by mam

The postman delivered 3 parcels to me today from my swap partners !!!!!   Jennifer in Washington State sent me this incredibly beautiful jungle print.  I’m thinking of making it a panel on a t-shirt, or maybe a summer tote bag.  … Continue reading →

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Monday, Monday

Posted on March 9, 2009 by mam

Can’t trust that day!  The time change has me completely frazzled.   I was in bed and asleep by 9:00 last night and wide awake by 3:45 a.m. this morning.  And what a dark morning it was!  More like the middle … Continue reading →

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The last of the summer berries

Posted on March 8, 2009 by mam

While standing at the cash register t I noticed this month’s Everyday Food magzine featuring casual, cozy desserts.   The Warm berries ‘n’ dumplings sang my name.  Tempted to buy the magazine,  I remembered the cupboard full of three years of Martha’s Living.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Saturday, happy selvage.

Posted on March 7, 2009 by mam

The Saturday morning rose was especially pretty this morning.  My DH buys me a rose each and every Saturday, what a perfect way to start the weekend. I’m one lucky girl! I finally made something from the jar of fabric … Continue reading →

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Today’s best buy

Posted on March 6, 2009 by mam

Rarely do I purchase meat at full price.  As we are not beef eaters, chicken is our main source of protein.  As chicken, especially boneless tends to be expensive, I stock up whenever it goes on sale.   Well let me … Continue reading →

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Puttering, peek and puddings

Posted on March 5, 2009 by mam

Today was even more relaxing than yesterday.   We thought about going shopping but changed our minds.  I find if I limit grocery shopping to once a week, I spend less money.  Besides we went shopping on Tuesday evening.  My dear … Continue reading →

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My March break

Posted on March 4, 2009 by mam

Today it is all about me!   I’m on a two day holiday, so I slept in…………until 8:30, be still my sleepy heart!  Instead of reading just a couple of my favourites on google reader, I read them all, including this … Continue reading →

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Where did the years go?

Posted on March 3, 2009 by mam

 If you are anywheres near St. Charles,  Illinois this Friday night and Saturday morning drop by the InHome Conference and say “hey” to my incredibly talented daughter Andrea.   She is guest speaker and is part of a panel discussion. She solos in … Continue reading →

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Woo-hoo! I got mail

Posted on March 2, 2009 by mam

Rarely do I get mail.   To cut down on paper, I receive statements by email.  I pay my bills sitting at the computer in my pyjamas on Sunday morning.   My husband gets tons of mail but not me.  Usually all … Continue reading →

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