Comfort

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Today was all about "comfort"....I made my homemade pumpkin soup...Nothing says warmth and comfort like a bowl of soup...mmmm.


This is my homemade recipe:

~fresh pumpkin cooked and pureed~ready to put in a soup.

or I used ~1 can of pumpkin puree

~1 fresh onion
~enough olive oil to saute' onion

~ approx 2 cups chicken broth or vege broth (I used chicken broth)

~ approx 1 cup cream (I used half and half)

~salt

~pepper

~curry or cumin

~tamari pepitos (pumpkin seed)

~smoked gouda cheese

~saute` onions in olive oil until they become clear. Add spices to the onion. Add pumpkin  puree` and chicken broth. Stir on low heat until hot. Add cream and stir. Remove from heat and garnish with  shredded smoked gouda cheese and pepitos or your favorite topping.

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This came in the mail a few days ago and is such a comfort.
2 beautiful handmade quilts from a dear friend. They are made from scraps of recycled denim and have hearts (my favorite) in some of the squares. 
                                   Thank you <3

I am...

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I am thankful.

(this is being added to the Boro Madona quilt)

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Chocolate, children and limes

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Drinking this: Lime + water because I bought a whole bunch of them for a really good price.

I am working a lot....

I have a house full of children....3 extra boys and 1 extra girl plus my 3.

I love love love this picture...

this  is how I feel. 

: )

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and eating way too much of this for comfort.

It's all good...

: )

Wolf

I enjoyed watching this and thought I would share it with you....

powerful!

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My daughter <3

Happy !

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The thrifting goddess was smiling on me today!

I walked up the Christmas aisle at my favorite thrifty store and look what jumped out at me....

My eyes got really bright and a smile lit up my face.  "I said to myself it has to be mine, only .99 cents and made in Japan."

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Even with all it's little chippiness and wear...I am happy and smitten...

Thank you thrifting goddess : )

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Smile!

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I bought some new fluorescent DMC thread and look who wanted to get into the picture....

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I have not mentioned that in September we became the proud parents of kittens, from the alleged fixed cat we took in last winter.

: /

Two are already gone to a loving home and the white one is promised to someone. (she is the sweetest and honestly my favorite, yep I am playing favorites.)

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2 curious little kittens....

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Un stuffed!

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I know this is not pretty but this is what I worked on yesterday. You see I am trying to slowly get through all the projects that have been lying around for months. This is the arm of a doll and you see how those little fibers are coming through the fabric? I kept walking by and looking at the doll thinking she was somehow getting dusty from neglect but upon further inspection I realized it was polyester fibers coming through. I thought surely if I pull them off that will be the end of it. Nope!
I wanted natural fibers like 100% cotton or wool stuffing. At this point no such luck locally. I found some organic cotton on line. I will say I found a combination of bamboo and polyester locally and I opted to purchase that so I could finish this project. I unstuffed the doll and used the bamboo/poly fiber fill. I will say it is 85% better but, not perfect.

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This is the bamboo/poly fiber fill. Notice it looks more like cotton.....

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This is the nasty stuff...notice the shiny fibers! They are stiff and work their way through the fabric continuously. eeuk! 

I know this stuff is part of the plastic/oil industry. Seems to me the natural fibers are sooo easy and readily available but instead we are inundated with this stuff at the sewing stores! Just saying....

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I finally stitched up a doll dress using scraps of 1930's reproduction fabric.

Just need to make her knickers and do her hair.

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Give Away Ideas

The first "giveaway" information is:


My favorite makeup remover. Dr. Bronners Magic "All-One!" Fair Trade & Organic Conconut oil.
Yep, you got it. Go right to the oil section of your Whole Foodsy Health store and ask for the coconut oil.
It will look like a solid white shortening.  It smells sooo good. I am a coconut fan. (Notey: If your allergic to nuts or coconut then this is not for you.) It cost me about $10, but it will last a L-o-n-g time! You only use about 1/2 the size of a dime or less per time.Just wipe on eyes and tissue off. Wah la!   I leave my jar on the counter in the kitchen. Good for cooking too. : )

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p.s. I am sure you noticed I switched back to my old blog format. I missed my blog roll showing. I like seeing when there is a new blog post.  Plus this feels "home-ee" : )

Now I just need to figure out how to make my header not so big and in your face. lol!

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after the fact

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A recent find...I have just begun reading this book. Love it!

Part 1, “Handbook for Earth-Connected Parenting,” gives techniques for developing a child's inner wisdom and sense of the sacred: dream journals, visualization, Tarot play, talismans, and interactions with the natural world

Part 2 is a guide to the specific seasonal festivals, and offers a comprehensive collection of practical and enjoyable ways to celebrate the sacred days of our ancestors. Make a bean rune divination system, gather smudge sticks, grow grass pots, assemble a “dream pillow,” create altars the authors offer easy-to-follow suggestions. 

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Although it is after the fact aka Halloween I am still enjoying this candle lampshade....

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reminds me of shadow puppets.

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finished this!

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almost done with Frida Kahlo. I want to add some earrings and perhaps add more detail to the flowers.

Trying to figure out how to add the 5 o'clock shadow with thread??? I have had to rip it out twice!

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Remembering

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This is what I call my 5 minute altar. I planned on really taking my time and preparing but.......life happens and calls one in too many directions. So I accept with gratitude a few moments to remember those I love.

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Hoping your day was special!

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