Monthly Archives: January 2010

I love a bargain

Posted on January 30, 2010 by mam

During the summer months, I spend Saturday mornings going to yard sales.  Best selling books from 2 years ago I buy at the Great Canadian Dollars store for $3.00.  When I finish reading these, I trade them at Reads in … Continue reading →

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My china collection

Posted on January 29, 2010 by mam

Remember the blue and white china dish fabric I showed a few weeks back?  Here is the same dish pattern in a brand new style.  The dress is entitled `Memories of Beijing`.  Talk about recycling. I`ve been saving my broken … Continue reading →

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Another good blue day

Posted on January 28, 2010 by mam

The nurse visited to change Sarah`s dressing and will do so every day until she is well again.  Andrea sees a huge improvement  in Sarah since yesterday so my granddaughter  is on the mend.   Sarah was on Facebook and twitter … Continue reading →

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Sarah

Posted on January 27, 2010 by mam

My grand-daughter visited the doctor today to have the staples removed from her incision.  Unfortunately the doctor discovered an infection so Sarah will continue to recuperate at her mom`s for awhile longer.   Starting tomorrow a nurse will visit to dress … Continue reading →

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Blue moon

Posted on January 25, 2010 by mam

I could not wait to get home today to work on the blue quilt.  Digging through my stash I found even more blue fabric.  I also found a blue quilted wall hanging I bought before Christmas at a church bazaar. … Continue reading →

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Got the blues, but I am happy

Posted on January 24, 2010 by mam

As I am still recuperating from the 7 hour road trip on Friday, I spent most of  the weekend indoors, sewing.   On the home front, my grand-daughter Sarah was discharged from the hospital on Friday and will be recuperating at … Continue reading →

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Little things

Posted on January 23, 2010 by mam

Enjoy the little things, for one day, you may look back and realize that they were the big things.”    – Robert Brault Yesterday morning I left the house at 6:00 a.m. to be driven to Fredericton.   Shortly after 8:00 I … Continue reading →

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Sarah

Posted on January 20, 2010 by mam

Sarah was operated on late last night and is doing fine.    She will be hospitalized for a few days yet.

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Proud and worried Mam

Posted on January 19, 2010 by mam

The past 24 hours have been a roller coaster of emotions.   Yesterday I was one proud Mam.  My very talented daughter Andrea was interviewed by Costas Halavrezos on the CBC radio program Maritime Noon.   If you would like to hear … Continue reading →

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Easy Sunday Dinner – Orzo with chicken

Posted on January 18, 2010 by mam

As I spent most of Sunday sewing, this recipe was the perfect dinner to make on a busy day. What I enjoy about this recipe, besides the taste  is the versatility.   Instead of fresh,  I used Europe`s Best Chef`s Spinach. … Continue reading →

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