tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post4283750641757310222..comments2024-03-17T08:58:39.402-07:00Comments on creative savv: I am back on track: working outdoors and an Easter project -- super simple lace headbandsLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-67712279750088022122013-03-26T21:55:53.797-07:002013-03-26T21:55:53.797-07:00Hi Jemma,
Thank you!
Yes, we do get figs, just not...Hi Jemma,<br />Thank you!<br />Yes, we do get figs, just not very many of them, yet. I am hoping that taking the trees out of pots and planting in the ground will improve our harvest. I have a neighbor whose fig trees do splendidly. So I am hopeful.<br /><br />Your Easter Sunday sounds lovely. And I love a menu based on fried chicken. Do you make your own fried chicken? That is on my list to learn how to do well. If you make your own fried chicken, please, someday write a post about it!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-31127023851148037372013-03-26T21:48:18.577-07:002013-03-26T21:48:18.577-07:00So you've probably been busy with extra rehear...So you've probably been busy with extra rehearsals and such! It sounds like a beautiful service you have on Maundy Thursday.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-48972918936261512782013-03-26T18:17:33.450-07:002013-03-26T18:17:33.450-07:00Lili,
You are so creative with your sewing machine...Lili,<br />You are so creative with your sewing machine-your girls are sure to love the lace headbands! What a thoughtful Momma you are! I just bet that son of yours will be super pleased as well! I am also anxious to hear about your Fig Trees. Do they really produce Figs?<br /><br />We will be going to Easter Services and then back to our home to have our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Dinner! This year our menu is based on Southern Fried Chicken!<br />Glad you are having such a good week!<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-4409812516071998552013-03-26T17:58:48.130-07:002013-03-26T17:58:48.130-07:00Hi live and learn,
oh. I'm sorry to hear of yo...Hi live and learn,<br />oh. I'm sorry to hear of your family members' illness. It will be good for all of you to get together for the holiday.<br /><br />Everything has a way of working out as it should. Your weather may not have presented opportunities to get outside, but then you have a lot on your plate right now, anyway. <br /><br />I hope you have a lovely Easter with family.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-40631509433881985642013-03-26T17:41:47.401-07:002013-03-26T17:41:47.401-07:00Hi Lois,
how are your gifts coming along? I really...Hi Lois,<br />how are your gifts coming along? I really like the heart wall hanging. I was thinking about something like that for my teen daughters's room. (Actually it looks like one of those projects that they could make themselves!) Good luck finishing up!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-24248526016199403262013-03-26T17:38:52.850-07:002013-03-26T17:38:52.850-07:00Hi Cheapchick,
Sounds like you had a nice day. I a...Hi Cheapchick,<br />Sounds like you had a nice day. I always have limited energy when I'm getting over a cold, too. It's probably your body's way of telling you to give it time. Hope you feel better soon!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-66785617114204149572013-03-26T17:19:11.536-07:002013-03-26T17:19:11.536-07:00I sing in the choir, and there's nothing like ...I sing in the choir, and there's nothing like singing on Easter morning. Our church has Maundy Thursday services rather than Good Friday services and those are solemn in nature and more of a time of reflection. Last year we had a Passover Seder service/meal which was a really neat experience. Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-40467739603969284612013-03-26T13:21:19.792-07:002013-03-26T13:21:19.792-07:00I'm looking forward to getting together with m...I'm looking forward to getting together with my husband's family for Easter. We have just learned that one of the family members has a serious illness, so this family time will mean a lot.<br /><br />I'm glad that you've been able to work in the yard. We haven't had a lot of opportunity, but also I have other responsibilities I have to take care of first.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-38014627178631562712013-03-26T10:11:14.847-07:002013-03-26T10:11:14.847-07:00I love how you made the headbands. I was picturing...I love how you made the headbands. I was picturing needing to sew elastic the length of the lace but your idea was much easier and I think will work better. I will be giving gifts this year for Easter and still need to complete them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-87132400473248383472013-03-26T09:47:50.406-07:002013-03-26T09:47:50.406-07:00We had a lovely sunny day yesterday so went for a ...We had a lovely sunny day yesterday so went for a walk on the ocean and then came home and started weeding. I ran out of steam after 1/2 an hour though as am still getting over my cold so there are still weeds a waiting. CheersCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-8757055305628585442013-03-26T09:14:43.286-07:002013-03-26T09:14:43.286-07:00Hi Kris,
For me, it seems easier to find inexpensi...Hi Kris,<br />For me, it seems easier to find inexpensive small gifts for my daughters, as the kids have gotten older, than for my son. Part of that is my son's age and stage in life. He's just needing the big things now. But as your kids get older, you'll still be able to find a few things in the dollar section of Target or at the dollar store. I've bought bubble bath, pretty notepads and pens (each for $1) for my daughters, and mechanical pencils, masculine body wash and keychain flashlights for my son ($1 each). It's possible to do dollar store stuff for older kids, but you just have to look harder.<br /><br />Our church has something going on just about every day this week. A lot to keep me busy. I really love Easter, too. The Good Friday service is beautiful, thought-provoking, soul stirring, and the Easter Sunday service is so filled with joy. Those are my two favorite events of the week. How about you? Do you have favorite activities during Holy Week?Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-63242610801620819942013-03-26T09:00:59.099-07:002013-03-26T09:00:59.099-07:00Hi Regina,
It sure sounds wintry in so many places...Hi Regina,<br />It sure sounds wintry in so many places in the world this March. The month is nearly over, and then it's April. Surely, you will have lovely spring come April! I loved your photos of bringing spring indoors. <br />Have a wonderful Easter!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-49682242434850865912013-03-26T08:57:17.360-07:002013-03-26T08:57:17.360-07:00Hi Sarah,
It's hard to think Easter when there...Hi Sarah,<br />It's hard to think Easter when there's still cold and snow around, isn't it? Did you get snow this past week in your area? I've seen some photos of quite a bit of snow in some parts of England. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-85206939963286748322013-03-26T08:54:45.451-07:002013-03-26T08:54:45.451-07:00Hi Angela,
I'm glad you like them!
Your wish i...Hi Angela,<br />I'm glad you like them!<br />Your wish is my command -- pictures of rocks (and daffodils). I think Thursday's post will include a bunch of photos of how we use "found" rocks in our landscape. We have incredibly rocky soil here, and have found many ways to use the different sized rocks decoratively and functionally. Do you have daffodils in your yard?Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-13635081084202995332013-03-26T08:49:41.566-07:002013-03-26T08:49:41.566-07:00Hi Economies,
We started with Easter gifts the yea...Hi Economies,<br />We started with Easter gifts the year my son was 3. The year before had not gone so well with the candy, for him. He wanted to eat nothing but candy, and had his terrible two's moments for several weeks. That was one of those, "whoever thought that giving small children lots of candy all at once, definitely did not have small children," realizations. So the next year we pt things like coloring books, crayons, playdough in his basket, along with healthier treat items, instead of the candy. AND, he was just as happy. We've continued with gifts along with candy over the years. <br /><br />You'll have a great time visiting family in Melbourne in April. That's nice that you can get back there again so soon. I think you've mentioned possibly moving back there once you've finished your degree. Are you still thinking along those lines?Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-84815442848419798722013-03-26T08:46:06.819-07:002013-03-26T08:46:06.819-07:00As I was logging on, I thought, hmm, I wonder what...As I was logging on, I thought, hmm, I wonder what Lili is up to? Such fun Eastery/springy ideas. I love the idea of using the elastic bands on the headbands. I'm sure that would make a better fit. <br /><br />We also do small gifts and candy. It's fun to see what you get your older kids. I usually hit the dollar store but that may not work as well as my kids get older.<br /><br />Do you have a busy week for Holy Week? Easter is, for me, the most meaningful holiday of the year. Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-33243807944947411592013-03-26T08:40:14.920-07:002013-03-26T08:40:14.920-07:00Hi anexacting,
Oh, I hear you on the winter there....Hi anexacting,<br />Oh, I hear you on the winter there. I have a good friend in Alberta who can't even see her garden beds, due to all the snow, let alone even think of gardening. There is a blessing in that -- fewer months of the year that you have to pull weeds, mow lawns, and make everything look nice. The snow makes everything beautiful on its own.<br /><br />I'll be posting pictures of our "river" rocks and daffodils later this week.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-28489073691761447062013-03-26T05:55:52.858-07:002013-03-26T05:55:52.858-07:00hi lili,
what a great idea!! really sweet headban...hi lili,<br />what a great idea!! really sweet headbands.we have sunny weather,but with a cold east wind.to cold for march.<br />have a nice week,<br />love and hugs regina<br />Reginas Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263131368566323993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-48338769310434231322013-03-26T05:29:59.818-07:002013-03-26T05:29:59.818-07:00Good work on the baskets and headbands Lili! Easte...Good work on the baskets and headbands Lili! Easter's not a big deal gift wise here, and it's been so cold I haven't yet gone out to get the small things that I do plan to get.Everyday Life On A Shoestringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038009981638541163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-52722543926728861212013-03-26T05:20:21.431-07:002013-03-26T05:20:21.431-07:00What a great idea! I am so making myself one of th...What a great idea! I am so making myself one of these! Would love to see pics of your daffodils/ rocks for ideas. : ) AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170218700397945765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-57617979804316629182013-03-26T05:13:01.625-07:002013-03-26T05:13:01.625-07:00I love the idea of Easter gifts instead of a whole...I love the idea of Easter gifts instead of a whole heap of chocolate. Although chocolate is always good :)<br /><br />My Easter weekend will involve working on the Friday and Monday, but that's by choice because I'm taking some time off later in April instead to go to Melbourne and visit my family. Hope you and your family have a great weekend.Economies of Kalehttp://www.economiesofkale.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-15649594031718572992013-03-26T04:38:57.935-07:002013-03-26T04:38:57.935-07:00We are still in full-blown winter mode. I love the...We are still in full-blown winter mode. I love the idea of daffodils among "river" rocks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com