a recipe

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It's been a whirligig of a week.  Mama is in need of some real down time.  I would like to share one of my favorite recipes with you in the hopes that you might have the opportunity to try it out for yourself soon!

RECIPE FOR RELAXATION:

**note: in order for this recipe to be a success, it will require two parts "sleeping children", and equal parts of "daughter in school" and "husband at work".

Ingredients:

1C. coffee (brewed strong with lots of foamy milk)

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1 Jar of avocado/basil scented candle

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1 pile of pillows and blankets blended with 1 bundle of magazines and or catalogs

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Finally, 1 skein of yarn and shiny hooks (better if it is wool)

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Mix thoroughly and enjoy!!!!

PS I love green!

bag lady

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As I was waiting for my sheets to dry last night (I had good intentions earlier in the day...but realized that I forgot about them in the washer as I was getting ready to collapse into my bed.) I got a little burst of energy and made a new bag. 

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I was off to my own little class today and needed something to carry all my things in. (Like I didn't have any other bags...but you know- new routines demand new bags.)  I personally believe that One never actually needs an excuse for a new bag.  I had ordered the polka dot fabric by mistake.  I thought it would match some coordinating fabric for a baby sling that I am working on- but not so much.  So what to do?  I couldn't just leave it sitting there.  I pieced it together with a vintage pillowcase (yellow flowers) and some blue shirting.  I know it is a bit summery- but just allow me some time to complete my letting go process.  No pattern, a complete original (can you tell that I am a total novice?  I mean how hard is it to sew a square with handles?)  I was quite impressed with my accurate measurements.  If you know me you will also be impressed because I am not really a "details" kind of girl.  Huh, for once late night sewing was productive!