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Homemade Applesauce Dessert

TheDoodleGirl — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 04:12:11 +0000

Yesterday I made homemade applesauce from Ina Garten’s (aka “The Barefoot Contessa”) recipe. It was very easy to make. As it baked, it filled up the house with a delicious aroma. I love that this recipe combines sour and sweet apples making for just the right balance of flavors. I whipped it in the blender right after it was done baking to make it extra smooth. I served it hot with whipped cream, and it just melted right in. Delicious! So comforting and cozy as it was cold outside. We had it again today for an afternoon snack, and it was so good cold, too. Such a sweet and savory treat. Autumn in every bite! Recipe here.

Sewing a Skirt

TheDoodleGirl — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:48:07 +0000

My daughter and I just finished sewing a skirt together! She accidentally made a little hole near the top, but we covered it up with some homemade fabric flowers and voila! She chose the fabric and everything.

A Camping Party

TheDoodleGirl — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:03:34 +0000

My daughter wanted a camping party for her birthday this year. Her birthday is close to Halloween, so we added a few Halloween details. The guests were welcomed by a “camping buffet” which consisted of hot dogs, of course, and other meal items. They took their plates out to the big tent my husband so kindly set up in the backyard. When finished with the meal, they made “mini-s’mores”: Roast one mini-marshmallow on a toothpick over a candle. Place roasted marshmallow between two Golden Grahams cereal squares and add a chocolate chip. They really enjoyed that part! Soon it was time for the birthday girl to blow out her candles on her giant s’more cake. Then it was back to the tent for hot cocoa and a movie: Wallace and Grommit’s The Wrong Trousers. A microwave s’more kit was given to each as a party favor. What fun! (click on any of the images to view larger.)

A Day at the Zoo

TheDoodleGirl — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:37:07 +0000

Nothing like a fall day visit to the zoo with cousins!

Tooth Fairy Visit

TheDoodleGirl — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:52:39 +0000

We had another tooth fairy visit this weekend! My little one lost the other front tooth so now she can sing “All I Want For Christmas…” (love it when my husband writes the notes!)

Unlucky 13

TheDoodleGirl — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 03:55:47 +0000

My daughter just had her 13th birthday and wanted an “Unlucky 13th” birthday party. It was so much fun! She wanted fake nails for her birthday present so I had to add a pic of that in, too. So cute! (click on any of the images to view larger.)

Miniature Fabric Flower Garland

TheDoodleGirl — Thu, 13 May 2010 17:53:13 +0000

This garland takes a little time, but it’s really easy. You can do it while watching TV or something. Here is the tutorial: click here.

Mother’s Day Gifts

TheDoodleGirl — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:42:11 +0000

Lately I have been looking into my family history and it has been so interesting. Some of my ancestors were absolutely fearless and very inspiring. So…I decided to make my mom and my mother-in-law these little pictures that represent their mothers as far back as our family history records show. I framed them and on the back of the frames I attached their full names, birth dates and death dates. Kinda fun. Mother’s Day was so fun. Hope you all had a nice one!

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