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Archive for April, 2009

My next project I am working on is a pair of socks. Its not going to bad, if I do say so myself. I have always wanted to make some, and after searching I found an easy enough pattern to try. The reviews on it say its rather east, so I am hoping it is. The first part is ok, just not to sure on doing the heel, we shall see. I have also checked out different reviews for diet pills to see which one I want to give a try. This one on, nuphedra reviews seems ok, but have more to check out before I make a purchase.

Its garage sale season! I went to my first one last night. Its so much fun finding things for a great deal! I am on the lookout for clothes for myself, as the boys don't really like to get used clothes.  Other things I am looking for are books and toys for my daycare; household items, whether it be pictures or gadgets I am game for all.  I did find a cross stitch book with a cool pattern I would like to try, after getting home with it, I see that I have actually made the cross part of the picture, so now I need to see if I can fit the words on it without having to do this time consuming project all over again.

I am hoping to find a sale with lots of craft items, as I can always use more yarn.  I saw some premade scrapbook pages at one house, but they were asking more that I was willing to spend on something like.  I would like to find a 4 slice toaster, as I have always wanted one.  By the time I get done making breakfast for everyone, my food is always cold.  It would be nice to actually sit down and eat a warm breakfast with my family.

Trista over at Southern Fried Mama has started a Tasty Thursday meme that I think is a great idea! Now grab the button and share one of your "Tried and True" recipes with us.

 Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

    2 kiwis, peeled and diced
    2 Golden Delicious apples – peeled, cored and diced
    8 ounces raspberries
    1 pound strawberries
    2 tablespoons white sugar
    1 tablespoon brown sugar
    3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
 
    10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
    butter flavored cooking spray
    2 cups cinnamon sugar

  DIRECTIONS

   1. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, Golden Delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
   2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
   3. Coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. Cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. Spray again with cooking spray.
   4. Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. Repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. Allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. Serve with chilled fruit mixture.

I finished these two items in the last few days.  I taught a knitting class today, we were going to do the dishcloth, but we didn't get that far.  Next class!  I am using these items for a shower gift.

The dishcloth pattern:

Dish cloth

Knitting Needles – Size 7 [4.5 mm]  Finished cloth will be 9 inches       

GAUGE: 20 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Cast on 46 sts.

Row 1 Knit
Row 2 Knit
Row 3 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
Row 4 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 7 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
Row 8 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 11 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
Row 12 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 15 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 19 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 27 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 35 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 39 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
Row 40 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 43 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 47 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 51 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
Row 52 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 55 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
Row 56 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 59 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
Row 60 Knit 2, *knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across to last 2 stitches, knit 2
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Row 62 Knit
Row 63 bind off in knit

Weave in all ends.

I am going to check out the Sales later tonight at one of my favorite stores. After the day I have had, I just need to get out of the house. Being a nurse maid has tried my patience today! I love my boy, but I need a break! I will more than likely look at purses, shoes, clothes, and maybe even some swimsuits.  I would like to find a purse like this one:

I am still working on my hubby to convince him that I need a new video camera!  I have found the one I want at buy.com.  I need to remind him of all the guitar stuff he has bought in the last year. So its only fair that I get to spend some money as well!  Even though we just spent a nice chunk of change on our new living room set, I still think I deserve to get something just for me!

I need to stop at the craft store to get more yarn, so I can get started on some gifts for a baby shower I have to attend at the end of the month.  I am working on a dishcloth right now, so I can teach a few gals how to knit with a certain pattern.  The few that I make will be used for these gifts.