inkstainedwriter's Profile
| Display Name: | inkstainedwriter |
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| Member Since: | 2/21/08 |
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Cute! When I was expecting (and hadn't told family yet), I bought several cheap white onesies and wrote on them: "I heart Grandma," "I heart Aunt Sue," etc. for each member of the family (in the style of the I heart NYC shirts). Then I wrapped each one individually and mailed them just in time for them to be opened during Thanksgiving dinner, which I couldn't be a part of that year. I told them it was a treat to say that I was missing them and just waited for the phone call. Clever Photo Pregnancy Announcements |
5/16/13 3:09 PM |
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My grandparents would do this with chicken breasts and different things added in when I was a kid. We LOVED it because it was all contained, just what we wanted, and it was all ours. I'd forgotten about that... Easy Entertaining Idea: Foil Packet Dinners |
4/23/13 5:01 PM |
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A couple of Easters ago, I decided to try something new. I sauteed mushrooms in butter and then added balsamic vinegar and allowed it to reduce while they mushrooms cooked. It was amazing and it's become a huge favorite. I'm a fan of tanginess and the mushrooms just absorb it so well. 5 Ways to Use Balsamic Vinegar Every Day (Other Than Salad Dressing!) Ingredient Spotlight |
4/1/13 3:26 PM |
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I just bought one this week! It's a Michael Graves grater from Target and it looks like this: Help Me Find the Perfect Cheese Grater! Good Questions |
3/18/13 4:39 PM |
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The link is broken. It's: Chandler's Colorful Crafty Space My Room |
3/8/13 11:16 AM |
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That's a lovely picture - full of years and happiness and love. Thanks for sharing! My Uncool Kitchen Tool: Mom’s Mixer |
2/28/13 2:31 PM |
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I'm a work from home mom and I think it's totally doable. It depends on a hundred things, of course, but I've honestly been amazed at how many different ways I see friends doing it. Making it Work: Working From Home With Kids |
2/19/13 2:31 PM |
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@Lisa Letting Go: How Junk Food Made Its Way Into Our Home |
2/19/13 2:25 PM |
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Ugh - I hear you! My pantry looks pretty good about 75% of the time and people always comment on it. There very quickly, however, comes a time when it's overflowing and crammed with foodstuffs. My tricks then, are this: How Do Super-Organized Pantries Stay Organized? Good Questions |
2/19/13 10:43 AM |
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Thanks for the warnings about the 3M stickies. I usually only hang really light stuff with them, but it's definitely tempting to use them on everything! These are small canvases and I want to reposition them with the velcro because getting it perfectly straight stresses me out. So far, it's working fine, but I will keep an eye on them. Day 20: Hang Your Artwork Apartment Therapy January Cure |
1/29/13 3:26 PM |
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This is perfect timing! I am actually hanging three pieces of artwork above my couch - we had a floating shelf there, but it was crooked and we were tired of it. I'm using velcro 3M tabs because I'm tired of making and filling holes. Day 20: Hang Your Artwork Apartment Therapy January Cure - Day 20 |
1/29/13 9:57 AM |
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I just finished this today - so glad about the timing! Day 16: Give Your Bathroom & Medicine Cabinets a Cleanout Apartment Therapy January Cure - Day 16 |
1/23/13 1:46 PM |
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We actually just did this when we got a new tv and DVD player. The solution was: Day 15: Exercise a Little Cord Control Apartment Therapy January Cure |
1/22/13 3:59 PM |
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I just decluttered our room (which is also my office), so that's taken care of, but it could use a cleaning and a few touchups. Looking forward to having new flowers in the house too! Day 13: Weekend Chores - Flowers & Bedroom Apartment Therapy January Cure |
1/18/13 9:52 AM |
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I agree! I'm looking forward to giving some small, sentimental gifts to my son for Valentine's day. We will probably share a nice dinner after our son has gone to bed - it sounds lovely to me! Valentine's Day DIYs: Paper Hearts |
1/16/13 4:42 PM |
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Those are adorable - I think I want them! I actually bought a blank calendar at Lakeshore Learning. http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C898%2C235&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1354546449239 Get Ready for 2013: 10 Kid-Friendly Calendars |
12/3/12 9:54 AM |
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I've become rather obsessed with nativities as an adult, actually. I have about 10-12 of them and I love how they're all different, especially ones from other countries. One of my absolute favorites, however, is the Holy Frijoles, because they make me laugh. 7 Modern Nativity Scenes |
11/29/12 3:16 PM |
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I'm not expecting a child, but my son (who's 4) is always very concerned about a friend's baby that we see often. I talk to him about being gentle, not yelling too loudly, that kind of thing. How Did You Prepare Your Toddler for a New Sibling? |
9/19/12 11:53 AM |
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@ph0enixinflight, I'm not saying the baby did the artwork. Obviously, the parents did. I guess my gut reaction was just that this was a direct copy of an artist's work. I love Rifle's work and would never think to copy it. Artists should be helped, not have their ideas taken. Elsa's DIY & Vintage Nursery Nursery Tour |
9/13/12 4:46 PM |
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Uhh...Rifle paper co doesn't sign their artwork Elsa. This looks like a reproduction. Elsa's DIY & Vintage Nursery Nursery Tour |
9/13/12 3:45 PM |