Author Archives: Samantha

Coloring Wooden People With Kool-Aid

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Samantha

Toddler child has speech therapy once a week and then on our own time we constantly work with him. It’s a daily battle to master communication. He’s very verbal, but he might as well be speaking Klingon. The boys and … Continue reading →

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Super Exciting $10 Play Kitchen

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Samantha

I recently got into reading all about DIY play kitchens. We wanted toddler child to have a play kitchen, but a good solid wood one runs several hundred or more dollars. Have I mentioned I’m cheap?! So for several months … Continue reading →

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Snowfall

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Samantha

It snowed today, makes it feel like home. I’ve always loved the smell of the air when the snow is coming. All ove town Christmas decorations are popping up, but I look around the house and you’d hardly know the … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Samantha

It’s been a busy week. The kids are taking their turns being sick and I’m grateful I don’t have to plan Thanksgiving dinner around that. Though that is a bitter sweet feeling as we used to love having our own … Continue reading →

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What did you do today?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Samantha

Today I was told that I needed to get a job and not expect the money due me for child support and alimony. Never mind, that I’d pay more in daycare than I’d bring home. I was also told that … Continue reading →

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Mended Jeans Even a Preteen Will Wear

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Samantha

Holey jeans are a given with four boys, but I’d like to get more than 2 weeks worth of wear from any given pair. Yes, even the $3 ones from the second hand store. When toddler child busts a hole … Continue reading →

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Knitstant Graftification

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Samantha

Knitting is among my newer obsessions. I find the clicking of needles to be soothing and hugging skeins of wool just makes me smile. Unlike sewing it’s a very portable craft. I can knit in the car when I’m not … Continue reading →

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Makeshift Mama

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Samantha

You know those moments when something goes wrong and you just have to rig something up quick to get by? Like when you’re on the way out the door and realize your hem is unraveling so you staple it up … Continue reading →

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Albino Carrots

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Samantha

I think parsnips are a very underrated veggie. The boys call them albino carrots. They have a nuttier flavor and texture than their orange cousins, though their waxy peel can be a little off putting. But I get excited when … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Fall

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Samantha

I guess you could say we’re actually speeding into winter, but summer was dreadfully hot and our Alaskan blood boiled, so the cooler temperatures these days make me happy. It’s enjoyable to be out in the sun and having the … Continue reading →

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