My December 2022 Book List
On 2022-12-31 by PamI read 128 books this year. I love reading – I love listening to books, reading a “real” book and reading off my Kindle. Encourage a love of reading in your children – read a variety of genres of books. Don’t be afraid to stay in for a whole day and just read, read, read.
Charles’ Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns3/
On 2022-12-26 by PamMix 3/4 cup of warm water and 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 Tablespoons of yeast In mixer with paddle, whisk together….1 tablespoon of sugar1/2 cup of skim milk powder1/4 cup of White rice flour1 cup of sweet rice flour1/2 cup of potato starch1/4 cup of psyllium husk1 cup of tapioca starch1 cup of arrowroot
French Onion Soup – A Christmas Eve Tradition
On 2022-12-23 by PamI actually am not particularly found of traditions. I think sometimes we get “stuck” in them. Is Christmas only Christmas if it is celebrated on December 24th or 25th? When children grow up and have spouses and children can we move Christmas celebrations to their houses and try to be flexible about their timelines and
The December Flower – The Amaryllis
On 2022-12-21 by PamLegend has it that the amaryllis – the stunning red flower we’ve come to associate with the holidays – began as a shy, timid nymph. Amaryllis fell deeply in love with Alteo, a shepherd with Hercules’ strength and Apollo’s beauty, but her affections were unrequited. Hoping that she could win him over by bestowing upon
The 2022 Sock Project – The Last Sock
On 2022-12-19 by PamWell, I did it – I knit one sock every month in 2022. Is it over? Not at all – this year, I am going to knit and give all year long – 2023 is the going to be the Sock Project Continued…with socks going out to friends and family all year long – for
Lightening McQueen
On 2022-12-17 by PamWhen your little friend loves Lightening McQueen and his mom finds a great pattern, you get out your crochet hook and “race” to get the amigurumi done for him for Christmas. This is NOT a free pattern but, I have posted the link to purchase if you want to try it. The pattern is well-written
Holiday (or Winter) Placemats
On 2022-12-12 by PamAfew years ago, I made a set of placemats – I basically sewed a rectangle with some batting in between, turned it right side out, did a finishing seam around the edge and pressed it – pretty straight forward and a great way to start. This year, our quilting group was looking for a little
Easy Party Dresses for Little Girls
On 2022-12-06 by PamDo you shop at Fabricland? You can also shop at https://fabricvill.com. This fabric is already shirred at the top and is perfect to make a quick little dress for any little girl. They have a variety of patterns but, I do love this one – with the red cherries – a red headband completes the
The 2022 Sock Project: November
On 2022-12-04 by PamI think most people will know me will tell you that when I commit to something, I follow through. I think people who worked with me probably found this annoying or frustrating at times, I was always monitoring, making lists, talking about how we could solve problems, what prevented us from moving forward, etc. Breaking
My November Reading List
On 2022-12-02 by PamThis was a really stellar month for reading (and listening – because I have a subscription to audible) and so it is hard for me to put the books in order but, here goes – from most “fun” or most “impactful”…all the way down – but, I really like every. single. one. Man’s Search for
Recent Comments