I think she likes it... What do you think?

Made a sling for my cousin...

I the colors. I want one! LOL

Penguin Snacks

These the children love to make and to gooble up... As you can see they had some fun with penguins around a campfire. LOL We found the recipe on the back of Aldi's brand Crispy Oats.

Slice dates open vertically and stuff with cream cheese. Use a sliver of carrot for a beak and feet. And little pieces of dates for the eyes. They are adorable.

Meatless Meatballs

These are very good. You don't miss the meat at all. They are time consuming. I am going to play with trying to back them next time...I got the recipe from an online friend Liz.

Very tasty and when served w/ spaghetti & sauce there are 19g of protein per serving. this recipe is for 6 servings. Even good plain as shown above.

2 C cooked rice (white or brown)
1/2 C uncooked quick oats
1/4 C plain breadcrumbs (seasoned would be fine too)
1/4 C milk
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. italian seasoning
1 med. onion chopped (approx. 1/2 C)
1 tsp. garlic salt (could use fresh garlic if you have it handy)
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/2 C. bread crumbs or wheat germ for dredging
oil for cooking.

whisk together egg and milk in a bowl. add other ingredients (thru cayenne pepper) and mix well with hands. gently shape into balls and dredge in bread crumbs or wheat germ. cook in a lightly oiled pan 4-5 minutes, shaking or turning frequently so they brown evenly.

this recipe makes approx. 12 large meatballs (2 in. diameter) or 16-20 smaller ones (1 1/2 in. or so in diameter).

Lentil Chili

This is very very tasty and cheap to make. My children devour it. It's rare we have much leftovers... Of course it's always rare with 7 dc. LOL And it's always good with a salad.


Lentil Chili
(We triple this recipe!)

• 1-1/4 cups dry lentils (half a pound)


• 4 cups tap water


• 2 tablespoons oil or bacon grease


• 1 to 2 tablespoons dry onions


• 3 beef bouillon cubes


• 15 oz can tomatoes


• 2 teaspoons chili powder


• Dash hot pepper flakes or Tabasco sauce


• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Place the lentils and the water in a large pot. Put the pot on the stove and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat so that the lentils are simmering gently. Cook for 30 minutes. Do not add the other ingredients until after the lentils have cooked. If the lentils begin to get dry, or if their water boils away then add more water. You want the lentils to remain juicy while they cook. When your 30 minutes are up, add all of the remaining ingredients. Simmer the chili for 15 to 20 minutes and serve with crackers or cornbread or over rice. Makes 4 servings. 

This is a very good chili recipe. If you have ground beef or turkey, or some cooked chicken, you can add these to the chili too. About 1/2 a pound of ground meat or about 1 cup of cooked meat will be plenty. This recipe doesn't need meat to taste good though. It is excellent just the way it is.

I got the recipe from http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/lentilchili.htm

What do you crochet for a boy????

How about a bug, frog, etc... Catching net...

Believe me it is no longer this white. LOL



There is no pattern. I just made it with 3 chains and slip stitches....

Been Making Baby Gifts...

Pattern is from... It says newborn but is more 6 mth to 1 year size... (have to look up address. get it later!)


Heart baby bib...




I this!  A floppy hat and adorable poncho.

My 14 yr. old Son has Started Selling some of his Fretwork...

Check it out! He does beautiful scroll saw work. He now has items for sale. Here is an example.

Fretwork Studio

My 14 yr. old Son is Selling some Fretwork now...

Check it out! He does beautiful scroll saw work. He now has items for sale. Here is an example.
www.fretworkstudio.net

Participated in an Apron Exchange

I found this pattern for FREE at www.bethany.preciousinfants.com

I would NOT recommend this pattern for a beginner or even a medium sewer. The instructions are horrible. I had to figure out how to assemble it just from past sewing experience.