tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17493084824299031812024-03-13T23:37:08.515-04:00Friday AfternoonLislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.comBlogger267125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-17349796919040924702015-09-28T12:19:00.001-04:002015-09-28T12:19:07.641-04:00Crafty Bastards at Union MarketI've been dying to go to a really good local craft fair (like the ones I see in Brooklyn all over Instagram!) and finally got the chance this weekend when the <a href="http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards/about/" target="_blank">Crafty Bastards</a> craft fair was held at <a href="http://unionmarketdc.com/" target="_blank">Union Market</a> in DC. This is the eleventh year the fair has been held and it has gotten bigger and better over the years. It was my first time to go though, and I will definitely be back next year! There were over 170 vendors and several food trucks, so something for everyone!<br />
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The various stands included lots of jewelry, woodworking, fabric arts, letter press and screen printing, several clothing stalls, t-shirts, artisan foods, and more. One of my favorite stalls was a modern quilting stall called <a href="http://www.namooquilts.com/" target="_blank">Namoo</a>. The fabric choices and designs were fresh and modern, not stuffy and grandma-like. Another favorite was <a href="http://marcellakriebel.com/" target="_blank">Marcella</a> illustration which featured food-themed prints.<br />
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We tried the empanadas from a food truck, loved the free soda from Izze, and finished up with lunch from the <a href="http://takorean.com/" target="_blank">Takorean</a> stall in Union Market. We made a few purchases, and gathered several business cards for some on-line shopping in the future. We also stopped in the <a href="http://www.shopsaltandsundry.com/" target="_blank">Salt & Sundry</a> shop inside Union Market, and let me say how much I love this store! Every single item in the store I'd be happy to buy or receive as a gift!<br />
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Here are some photos from our day:<br />
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<br />Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-66195822254961439272015-09-11T08:10:00.000-04:002015-09-11T08:10:05.273-04:00Weekend PlansMake this:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/chocolate-chip-brioche-pretzels-cookbook-recipe-179062" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen's Pretzel Brioche via The Kitchn</a><br />
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<a href="https://blueberriesandbasil.wordpress.com/2013/08/05/smitten-kitchens-peach-dumplings-with-bourbon-hard-sauce/" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen's Peach Dumplings via Blueberries & Basil</a><br />
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Do this: Go to the <a href="http://www.downtownsilverspring.com/events/silverspring-silver-spring-jazz-festival--2" target="_blank">Silver Spring Jazz Festival</a>. <br />
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Watch this: Finish watching season one of <a href="http://www.hbo.com/girls" target="_blank"><i>Girls</i></a><br />
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Read this: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Marriage-Opposites-Alice-Hoffman/dp/1451693591" target="_blank"><i>The Marriage of Opposites</i></a> by Alice Hoffman<br />
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Weekend project: Catch a groundhog in our yard and work on Apartment Therapy's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Marriage-Opposites-Alice-Hoffman/dp/1451693591" target="_blank">Closet Cure</a><br />
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What are your plans for the weekend?! Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-48743877931870181922012-12-26T14:36:00.001-05:002012-12-26T14:36:46.465-05:00Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas! We are spending the holiday with family and hope that you are able to as well. I know it has been a year of few posts here (four total!) but I hope to get back in the blogging habit in the new year.
Here are a few photos of our Christmas celebration:
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Top to bottom: Our Christmas dinner: <a href="http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/11/raclette-swiss-cheese/" target="_blank">Raclette</a>; <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/12/christmas-finger-jello/" target="_blank">Christmas layered jello</a> and Hungarian <a href="http://recipecircus.com/recipes/Donald718/COOKIES/Kifflies_Hungarian_Cookie.html" target="_blank">Kifflies</a>; Christmas morning aftermath; Christmas Eve; the boys dressed up for Christmas Eve services; Reindeer Crunch; looking festive; rousing game of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Train" target="_blank">Mexican Train</a>.Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-15771093144395424402012-11-06T17:02:00.004-05:002012-11-06T17:02:45.524-05:00Sandy Aftermath: NYCI've seen this photo posted in several places, and it always makes me stop in disbelief. The destruction and devastation left behind in Sandy's wake is almost unbelievable. Not knowing exactly where it would hit or to what extent it would affect us, we were prepared for it in the DC area. We stocked up with water, got out the lanterns and flashlights, set up beds in the basement, and fixed up an alternate power source (converters in our cars).<br />
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Our neighborhood is full of old growth trees and we almost always loose power in storms. Luckily I had taken down two large trees this summer that were directly behind our bedrooms so I didn't have to worry about that. By Monday evening we were amazed and thankful to have pulled through with no damage and power still on. But as the images from NYC and New Jersey began pouring in, our hearts went out to those affected by the terrible flooding and destruction. <br />
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See the full story of how the photographer took this photo <a href="http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/mediawire/194225/architecture-photographer-explains-how-he-got-that-new-york-magazine-cover-shot/" target="_blank">here</a>. And please consider making a donation to any of the organizations helping out in the affected areas.<br />
<br />Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-82743161296249956382012-11-06T16:50:00.001-05:002012-11-06T16:50:27.208-05:00San FranciscoAhhh San Francisco! This beautiful, <a href="http://laurejoliet.com/blog/?p=5664">foggy walk</a> makes me want to move there tomorrow! What is it about this city that pulls at the heart strings?
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See the full <a href="http://laurejoliet.com/blog/?p=5664">foggy walk here</a>.
Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-78924279146011692812012-01-28T09:46:00.000-05:002012-01-28T09:46:00.626-05:00Photography: Behind the PhotographsI came across a really cool book the other day. <a href="http://behindphotographs.com/" target="_blank">Behind the Photographs</a>, by <a href="http://behindphotographs.com/" target="_blank">Tim Mantoani</a>, features over 150 photographs of famous photographers holding their most iconic photograph. Tim uses a large format Polaroid 20x24 Land Camera to take the photos. It is fascinating to see the faces behind some of the most well know photos of the last 50 years.<br />
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The images are featured in two editions of a book that can be purchased <a href="http://mantoani.bigcartel.com/product/behind-photographs-special-edition" target="_blank">here</a>.Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-59797564392106424322012-01-27T20:59:00.000-05:002012-01-27T20:59:00.536-05:00Must See VideosAs a result of my evolving interest in photography, I've been getting more and more interested in short, home-made videos. I've made a few of my own, mainly for recent vacations, but I love putting together photos, video clips, and just the right music to capture a moment time.<br />
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This first video, <a href="http://vimeo.com/31158028" target="_blank">Made in Ireland</a>, does just that. Beautiful music and video combine to paint of picture of Iceland that will make anyone want to visit. <br />
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The second video, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GJtq6OmD-_Y" target="_blank">Gimmie Shelter</a>, is an amazing cover of the Rolling Stones song played by street musicians around the world, and put together by <a href="http://playingforchange.com/" target="_blank">Playing for Change</a>. Dare I say it's even better than the original?!<br />
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What short video's have inspired you lately?Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-69668952636337772492012-01-26T17:50:00.000-05:002012-01-26T17:50:00.475-05:00SpottedHere are some sites and posts from around the web that have caught my eye this week.<br />
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<a href="http://tarawhitney.com/justbeblogged/2012/01/breathing-room/" target="_blank">Tara Whitney</a>: catching my breath.<br />
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<a href="http://www.milkandbookies.org/" target="_blank">Milk and Bookies</a>: throw a party, donate books!<br />
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<a href="http://www.skillshare.com/" target="_blank">Skillshare</a>: have a skill? want to learn something?<br />
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<a href="http://www.aboutone.com/" target="_blank">About One</a>: organize everything! on the web!<br />
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<a href="http://www.taramohr.com/2011/04/how-to-recognize-your-calling/" target="_blank">Tar Sophia Mohr</a>: find your calling.<br />
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<a href="http://www.wellgroundedsite.com/2012/01/depletingfoods/" target="_blank">Well Grounded Life</a>: acidic vs. alkaline body chemistry.Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-27299092904040700552012-01-25T17:20:00.002-05:002012-01-25T17:20:00.689-05:00Beautiful Space: NYC BedroomMy jaw dropped when I saw Joanna from <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cup of Jo</a>'s <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/01/our-bedroom-makeover.html#more" target="_blank">bedroom makeover</a>. While the "before" was calm and pretty, the "after" is perfect! Cheerful and colorful with pops of yellow and red, I love all the little details. My favorite details are the curtains with the yellow trip, the gallery wall of photos, the red rug, and the black lamp and dresser to ground all the color. I'm thinking my bedroom needs a makeover now too!<br />
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Head on over to <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/01/our-bedroom-makeover.html#more" target="_blank">Cup of Jo</a> for the full bedroom tour.Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-27539674085814638672012-01-24T19:50:00.000-05:002012-01-24T19:50:00.089-05:00Beautiful PhotosOne of my favorite things to find on the web is a beautiful photo. An amazing photo can capture so many emotions, and often says more then words ever could. As an amateur photographer, I'm always trying to capture that special something in each photo I take. Most of the time the perfect shot is elusive, but every now and then you see a shot on the screen that is even better than you hoped it could be.<br />
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These two caught my eye today.<br />
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The first site is <a href="http://www.gilttaste.com/" target="_blank">Gilt Taste</a>. Gilt Taste is run by <a href="http://www.gilt.com/home?globalnav_referrer=taste" target="_blank">Gilt</a> which is a free-membership shopping site. Gilt Taste has sections for recipes, gifts, and sales, but my favorite section is called "<a href="http://www.gilttaste.com/stories" target="_blank">Stories</a>". This blog has amazing stories about food and cooking written by some of the best food writers out there, including <a href="http://www.ruthreichl.com/" target="_blank">Ruth Reichl</a>. These stories might make you laugh or cry, and I guarantee they will also make you hungry!<br />
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The second site is <a href="http://foodgawker.com/" target="_blank">Food Gawker</a>. Food Gawker is basically a photo gallery of some of the best recipes around the web. The site gets hundreds of submissions every day from food bloggers around the world, and only the best are chosen. Clicking on a photo takes you directly to the recipe. The site is mouth-wateringly delicious!<br />
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This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79256713/more-love-inspiring-print-in-8x10-inches" target="_blank">print</a>, available from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theloveshop?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">The Love Shop</a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/?ref=so_home" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. What a great family mission statement to hang in your home!<br />
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This beautiful 100% wool <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/souk-rug-b865/?pkey=cpattern-rugs-flooring" target="_blank">souk rug</a> from West Elm. It would be amazing in my living room! <br />
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Monday: <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/goat-cheese-roasted-corn-quesadillas-10000001880002/" target="_blank">Goat Cheese and Roasted Corn Quesadillas</a><br />
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Tuesday: <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/10/three-cheese-stuffed-shells-with-meaty-tomato-sauce/" target="_blank">Stuffed Shells</a> and homemade <a href="http://cookingoncloverlane.blogspot.com/2011/09/bread-maker-breadsticks.html" target="_blank">Breadsticks</a><br />
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Wednesday: <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/guacamole-grilled-cheese-sandwich/" target="_blank">Avocado Grilled Cheese</a> and <a href="http://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/2009/03/day-56-tomato-basil-parmesan-soup.html" target="_blank">Tomato-Basil Parmesan Soup</a><br />
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Thursday: <a href="http://www.dinneralovestory.com/my-8-year-old-made-this-chili/" target="_blank">Turkey Chili</a> and <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2012/01/baked-hushpuppies/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TastyKitchenBlog+%28Tasty+Kitchen+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">Baked Hush Puppies</a><br />
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Head on over to <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2012/01/10/benes-home-in-barcelona/" target="_blank">SF Girl by Bay's</a> blog for more photos and details, and to <a href="http://www.dwell.com/articles/Arch-Support.html" target="_blank">Dwell</a> magazine for the full tour.Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-18349086519461055642012-01-13T08:15:00.000-05:002012-01-21T09:25:50.820-05:00New Year's ResolutionsIt's that time of year again. Looking back at my <a href="http://lislsukachevin.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-years-resolutions.html" target="_blank">resolutions from last year</a>, I didn't do so well. I did work on my photography a bit, but in some ways I think it's gotten worse! I certainly didn't try yoga. Numbers 3, 4, and 5 were a moderate success. Progress was definitely made. #6 and 7 I'm still working on, and #8 will always be on my list!<br />
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Perhaps I need more do-able resolutions this year! I'm intrigued by the approach a couple bloggers have taken. <a href="http://runlucasrun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Run Lucas Run</a> has a beautiful (free!), <span style="font-size: small;">downl</span>oadable <a href="http://runlucasrun.blogspot.com/2011/12/making-new-list-for-new-year.html" target="_blank">template</a> you can fill in with your answers to nine thoughtful questions. She also includes a template you can fill out with your children.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Tsh from <a href="http://simplemom.net/" target="_blank">Simple Mom</a> has a list of <a href="http://www.incourage.me/2011/12/20-questions-for-reflecting-on-your-2011.html" target="_blank">20 questions</a> to reflect on on New Year's Eve. Once you've reflected on the past year and are ready to think ahead to the new year, Tsh shares a <a href="http://simplemom.net/questions-to-help-you-make-some-goals/?doing_wp_cron=1326458731" target="_blank">downloadable PDF</a> with a list of questions to help you set goals for the future. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've printed out both of these PDF's and hope to have some time over the weekend to think about the year ahead and put some goals and plans in place.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another idea that always inspires me is Ali Edwards <a href="http://aliedwards.com/2011/12/one-little-word-2012.html" target="_blank">One Little Word</a> project. I haven't come up with my word yet, but have a few I'm mulling over.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">What are your goals and resolutions for the new year? How do you come up with them? </span></span>Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-73581043191465767502011-10-21T17:25:00.000-04:002012-01-21T09:33:55.660-05:00Just Ask! Life List<i>This is my entry in the Just Ask Bucket List Getaway Giveaway. <a href="http://bit.ly/justaskbrac">Just Ask</a> </i><i>offers a breast and ovarian cancer screening and is encouraging people to share 15 things that I want to enjoy in my lifetime as a reminder to be aware of my health. Want to enter? Head over to <a href="http://wp.me/pR10l-3Kw">TodaysMama.com</a></i><i> to get the details. </i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I've been working on my Life List for a while now, updating as new ideas come to me, and crossing off a few things here and there. One dilemma, should I put things on my list that I've already done, but would have made it on my list had I begun it when I was younger? Not sure of that one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Here are 15 random items from my list, in no particular order:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. Learn Italian.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">{photo via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/174853630/">Pinterest</a>}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">2. Have a photo make it to "Explore" in <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73718243@N00/">Flickr</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">3. See Machu Pichu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">4. Have a totally handmade Christmas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">5. Make a family history cookbook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">6. Hike the Pilgrim's trail to<a href="http://www.caminodesantiago.me.uk/"> Camino de Santiago</a> in Spain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">7. Eat at <a href="http://www.chezpanisse.com/intro.php">Chez Panisse</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">8. Read all of Shakespeare's plays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">9. Raft the Grand Canyon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">10. Live in a modern home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">11. Learn to grill a perfect steak.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">12. Set up a rain barrel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">13. Visit the tea plantations in India.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">14. Buy a <a href="http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/FrontDoor-10551-10051">Coach</a> purse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">15. Live in San Francisco.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Follow updates to my Life List on <a href="http://pinterest.com/lisls/life-list/">Pinterest</a>!</span>Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-605157108742575072011-09-07T22:43:00.000-04:002012-01-21T09:22:22.530-05:00Fujifilm Instax Photo ProjectI recently bought myself a Fujifilm Instax camera and decided that our vacation to the Canadian Rockies was the perfect place to break it in. Although I took hundreds of photos with my DSLR, it was great to have the Instax along for the instant gratification of seeing the photo immediately. Plus I love the mini size and look of the photo! I tried to take one instant photo each day of vacation, in each of the different locations we visited. I loved watching the collection grow over the vacation and flipping through the pile. When we got home though I wanted the photos to do more then just sit in a pile and gather dust!<br />
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I came up with the idea of framing them all in one large frame, and also including some vacation memorabilia to add interest and break up the display visually. I laid all the photos out to see what kind of arrangement I could come up with and to measure the dimensions. Luckily the height and width exactly corresponded to a common frame size (11"x14")! I purchased a simple black frame and some double sided tape and got to work.<br />
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Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-20939043124422451092011-08-30T13:30:00.000-04:002012-01-21T10:01:09.029-05:00Paris With (or without) Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://www.dinneralovestory.com/">Dinner, A Love Story</a>, just published a fabulous list of <a href="http://www.dinneralovestory.com/paris-with-kids-our-list/">25 things to do in Paris with your kids</a>. After reading over the list, I'd say most of the suggestions would be fun to do even without kids!<br />
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We visited Paris in 2004 with our boys who were 4, 6, and 8 at the time. We had the best time with them, and honestly didn't do too many "kid" activities. We went to museums, took a boat ride on the Seine, visited Versailles and rode bicycles, went to the bakery every morning for fresh baguettes and croissants, and went to see most of the major tourist attractions.<br />
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My #1 tip for traveling almost anywhere with kids is to rent an apartment instead of staying in a hotel. We did this in Paris and it was the best decision. We had a separate bedroom for the boys, a small kitchen with laundry machines, and room to stretch out and relax after a long day walking. Plus it made us feel like locals!<br />
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Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-15706353931482121122011-08-29T22:28:00.000-04:002012-01-21T09:17:53.595-05:00State LetterpressI love these State letterpress posters from Esty seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/1canoe2?section_id=6333218&show_panel=true">One Canoe Two</a>.<br />
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Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-84346141193016951452011-08-28T11:47:00.000-04:002012-01-21T09:33:55.661-05:00Lists: Snacks, Breakfasts, LunchesI know I posted some breakfast and snack ideas the other days, but today I'm posting a breakfast and lunch rotation schedule I've come up with for our family. As I've mentioned before, if it's not on the grocery list, it doesn't get purchased. Not that I don't make impulse buys, I just can't remember what I need if I don't write it down! If I pair my breakfast and lunch rotations with my dinner menu plan and check the snack list, I think we'll be set each week.<br />
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Breakfast Rotation:<br />
Monday: oatmeal with toppings (this may be stove-top or baked oatmeal)<br />
Tuesday: waffles (either homemade and frozen or store bought)<br />
Wednesday: breakfast burritos (egg & vege-meat scrambled in a cheesy tortilla with salsa)<br />
Thursday: scrambled eggs, toast, stripples<br />
Friday: dirty rice (vege hot dogs, corn, seasonings, and rice, stir fried)<br />
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Other breakfasts we may add in as we like:<br />
Bicher Muesli (a concoction of yogurt, oats, grated apple, strawberries, and ground walnuts)<br />
cold cereal or granola<br />
bagels & cream cheese<br />
Egg McMuffins<br />
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Four-Week Lunch Rotation:<br />
Monday: chicken quesadillas<br />
Tuesday: baguette turkey sandwiches<br />
Wednesday: bean burrito<br />
Thursday: pasta shells with parmesan and peas<br />
Friday: hot dogs<br />
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Monday: grilled cheese<br />
Tuesday: turkey & cheese roll-up<br />
Wednesday: refried beans & cheese with chips<br />
Thursday: macaroni & cheese<br />
Friday: chicken salad wrap w/ cranberries<br />
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Monday:chicken quesadillas<br />
Tuesday: baguette turkey sandwhiches<br />
Wednesday: <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/taco-roll-ups-687009/">taco roll-up</a><br />
Thursday: pasta shells with parmesan and peas<br />
Friday: falaffel in pita<br />
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Monday: grilled cheese<br />
Tuesday: turkey & cheese roll-up<br />
Wednesday: refried beans & cheese with chips<br />
Thursday: macaroni & cheese<br />
Friday: chicken salad wrap w/ cranberries<br />
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In the boys' lunch each day I also include: chips or snack item, yogurt, fruit or veggie, a sweet treat.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">{photo credits: my own photo, <a href="http://ehlookitskim.tumblr.com/">tumbler</a>, <a href="http://lifewasbetterinthe90s.tumblr.com/">tumbler</a>, <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/taco-roll-ups-687009/">family fun</a>}</span>Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-60073113420888755702011-08-27T13:10:00.001-04:002012-01-21T09:23:44.003-05:00Hurricane Irene<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRsSVMmfNVvrM-wD8zcxPviYz1GwTeicE9RLpe7JpOCmfU1RbJWykyPb3AQfRtFfi8_I0Ivekr5yZvL8An3fJPurOVZuzgFCUlJFw_MFSuoOv6R-iwjcbY2dqBmmm2iqLqkK4gf4CQXo/s1600/Irene-GOES-LARGE-20110826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRsSVMmfNVvrM-wD8zcxPviYz1GwTeicE9RLpe7JpOCmfU1RbJWykyPb3AQfRtFfi8_I0Ivekr5yZvL8An3fJPurOVZuzgFCUlJFw_MFSuoOv6R-iwjcbY2dqBmmm2iqLqkK4gf4CQXo/s640/Irene-GOES-LARGE-20110826.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{photo via <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hurricanes/archives/2011/h2011_Irene.html">Nasa.gov</a>}</span></div><br />
We are staying inside today, nice and cozy, riding out the effects of Hurricane Irene. We're not directly in it's path, but are close enough that the rain and winds will definitely hit us hard. We spent yesterday and this morning preparing: cleaning the gutters, putting away things on the patio, filling the cars up with gas. In addition, I've been preparing for the distinct possibility that we will loose power for a couple days. I've done all the laundry, ran the dishwasher, and bought a couple bags of ice which we threw in a cooler in case we need to move items out of the fridge. Tonight we plan to sleep in the basement. The worst of the storm should hit us during the night and with several big trees around the house, we aren't taking any chances!<br />
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We seem to loose power a couple times every year, either due to snow/ice or a bad summer storm, so I'm already resigned to the fact that it might happen again. Our phones and iPad are staying plugged in as long as possible so they're fully charged! It has already started to rain outside and we've spent the morning with the T.V. on, wandering in and out of the bedroom to see weather updates.<br />
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Now that we're prepared, we plan to spend the rest of the day playing games, maybe baking, and watching non-stop coverage on the Weather channel. Nine years ago Hurricane Isabel blew through. That was a big storm for us with lots of limbs and debris down in the yard, and we lost power for five days. Hopefully this one won't be quite so bad!Lislhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10155859181066871384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1749308482429903181.post-16563494551491632032011-08-26T13:04:00.001-04:002012-01-21T09:25:04.397-05:00Back to School Food IdeasI've been scouring the web looking for great ideas for Back to School breakfasts, snacks, and lunches. I have discovered that if I don't have a plan, food items don't get purchased, and as a result healthy options are not available when the boys get hungry. So often I resort to bagels, trail mix, or a quesadilla for after school snacks, when with a little preparation I could offer a bigger variety of healthier foods.<br />
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So my plan for the year is to have a rotating list of snacks, lunches, and breakfast foods each week. I can even write up a grocery list ahead of time. That is usually my biggest stumbling block 'cause if it's not on the list it doesn't get purchased! Here are some great snack ideas I've found:<br />
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fruit, granola and yogurt parfait<br />
fruit kabobs with yogurt dip<br />
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cut-up veggies with dip (hummus, guacamore, ranch)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Smoothies</div><div style="text-align: left;">Zucchini or Banana Bread</div><div style="text-align: left;">Popcorn</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chewy-Granola-Bars/Detail.aspx">Homemade Granola Bars</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Egg McMuffins are a huge hit in our house. With or without bacon and cheese, and use a whole wheat muffin for extra nutrition.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldjnhXvBOJOIf6Zoc9pJwW8B_UjZ7cQaGGdC3Ro7Fvf4DBiE6w6jsvdgIjRUqceA1sjK6U4wGko5mrAejVB8HqPJkYTZBv4A6kbeVteMvkuwBKvfC5uLjYcULI_dBq82jG_uXm2RqCQ0/s1600/2-egg-mcmuffin-e1281636741437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldjnhXvBOJOIf6Zoc9pJwW8B_UjZ7cQaGGdC3Ro7Fvf4DBiE6w6jsvdgIjRUqceA1sjK6U4wGko5mrAejVB8HqPJkYTZBv4A6kbeVteMvkuwBKvfC5uLjYcULI_dBq82jG_uXm2RqCQ0/s400/2-egg-mcmuffin-e1281636741437.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">{photo via <a href="http://www.simplebites.net/8-back-to-school-breakfast-ideas-recipes/">Simple Bites</a>}</span></div><br />
Scones. Delicious and hearty. This <a href="http://www.simplebites.net/spotlight-ingredient-oatmeal/">recipe</a> has oats for fiber and heart-health.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fruit and yogurt parfaits, with or without granola sprinkled on top. These make great after school snacks as well.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bXXs0_0ukdoZB7AwS4kxl15tkTffeWzizFHtc6_0FiJahYSnBLioTRU7HhyDD3y5-zAZ1pmOEW5LYrEy4GXNOjmXvdvtbF9L7WHg4iBPx_EMZvVnKHDXqb3QcAF8W13qOZnuZ3U4ZJc/s1600/yogurt+parfait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bXXs0_0ukdoZB7AwS4kxl15tkTffeWzizFHtc6_0FiJahYSnBLioTRU7HhyDD3y5-zAZ1pmOEW5LYrEy4GXNOjmXvdvtbF9L7WHg4iBPx_EMZvVnKHDXqb3QcAF8W13qOZnuZ3U4ZJc/s400/yogurt+parfait.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">{photo via <a href="http://www.simplebites.net/8-back-to-school-breakfast-ideas-recipes/">Simple Bites</a>}</span></div><br />
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