I didn't take a picture this week because, even I am sick of seeing the slow progress of that thing. I will say that I've managed to get the last stripe started, so I'm hoping to finish that by this weekend and start on the edging.
I've decided to do this edging. I'll just do it in the yellow color before I block the whole thing and weave in my ends. I really want this thing done. I'm kind of tired of it.
I have this huge list of baby girl things I want to make AND the baby blanket for my own little lady to finish....
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Mar 19, 2014
Mar 17, 2014
Stuff I Bake
I have been a busy lady lately...with baking and cooking, that is. I'm not sure what has come over me, but I just want to try new recipes, and I've been pretty lucky so far. Only a few duds (which could be user error). Unfortunately, now that I've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, my baking will reduce greatly as I severely cut carbs and sugar from my diet (at least the less healthy versions).
Donuts - I made these with a simple chocolate glaze instead of the red velvet version, but the basic recipe is great. Super tasty. I advise, if you bake them in the oven, bake them at the lower end of the time....they should stay nice and moist that way. This lady's site has some great recipes and there are some other donut recipes that I really want to try.
Chocolate Cupcakes w. Diet Soda - There are a bunch of recipes floating around the internet for this type of thing. I used Pillsbury Sugar Free Double Chocolate Chip Quick Bread & Muffin Mix and added one 12oz can of Caffeine-free Coke Zero. Baked according to directions on the box for muffins. Even though I have made these about 4 times in the past month or so, I have not taken a single picture.
I don't frost them, when I want to eat one, I take Cool Whip Free (sugar and fat free), cut the muffin in half, dollop of whip on each side and enjoy. It's about 3 points per muffin. So good.
Cheesecake Bars - These were awesome. So easy to make and worth every second of the little time I spent. I used smart balance instead of butter, no difference in taste. I also had to use a bit more fat to hold the cracker crumbs together (I used coconut oil). I also baked them just a little bit longer than the recipe called for, but that's easy enough to judge yourself...once they are set, they are done. Mr. LIH said that they had a slight bitter aftertaste, but some guests we had over didn't complain and ate more than one bar. Although the size of the bars looks small, they are fairly rich, and the size winds up being plenty for a serving. Check out her site as well, Mmmmm....
Donuts - I made these with a simple chocolate glaze instead of the red velvet version, but the basic recipe is great. Super tasty. I advise, if you bake them in the oven, bake them at the lower end of the time....they should stay nice and moist that way. This lady's site has some great recipes and there are some other donut recipes that I really want to try.
Chocolate Cupcakes w. Diet Soda - There are a bunch of recipes floating around the internet for this type of thing. I used Pillsbury Sugar Free Double Chocolate Chip Quick Bread & Muffin Mix and added one 12oz can of Caffeine-free Coke Zero. Baked according to directions on the box for muffins. Even though I have made these about 4 times in the past month or so, I have not taken a single picture.
I don't frost them, when I want to eat one, I take Cool Whip Free (sugar and fat free), cut the muffin in half, dollop of whip on each side and enjoy. It's about 3 points per muffin. So good.
Cheesecake Bars - These were awesome. So easy to make and worth every second of the little time I spent. I used smart balance instead of butter, no difference in taste. I also had to use a bit more fat to hold the cracker crumbs together (I used coconut oil). I also baked them just a little bit longer than the recipe called for, but that's easy enough to judge yourself...once they are set, they are done. Mr. LIH said that they had a slight bitter aftertaste, but some guests we had over didn't complain and ate more than one bar. Although the size of the bars looks small, they are fairly rich, and the size winds up being plenty for a serving. Check out her site as well, Mmmmm....
Mar 12, 2014
WiP Wednesday - Baby Blanket
I'm almost half way through now. I think I like it. I also think that I will love it once I add a yellow border to tie in the colors better together.
It's so simple to crochet, that it's mindless, unfortunately, I have a really hard time keeping sticky, little toddler hands off of it and so I can only work on it when the little man goes to sleep.
It's so simple to crochet, that it's mindless, unfortunately, I have a really hard time keeping sticky, little toddler hands off of it and so I can only work on it when the little man goes to sleep.
Mar 10, 2014
Girlie baby stuff....
Although I have no time, I have lots of ambition...it's ironic and also a common predicament amongst us crafters. I have two baby blankets to finish by May/June and another one to start and finish by July, but all I want to do is make baby girl stuff for my little lady or...shawls...yes...I feel like I never have enough. I've also been baking like a mad woman, something my husband certainly appreciates.
I made these and holy moly they are delicious....and only 3 points per bar...not too shabby.
Now, more baby stuff that I want to make.
This dress is really cute and since it's raglan it will be really easy to knit. It's not free, but I might be willing to acquire such a pattern for the sake of cuteness everywhere.
I can't believe this pattern is free. It's awesome. It has matching booties, puffy sleeves, and bloomers. This is a must make for me.
I will probably have to do another post of my baking escapades, a "round up" if you will, of yumm-e-ness. If you can't wait for that, head over to my pinboard. I try to comment on the recipes that I've made, including any modifications or things I didn't like.
If I can get some decent pictures of my blanket, I'll be back on Wednesday with a post of my progress...If not, maybe I can rehash the past few days of my little man and his hand surgery....such gripping blog fodder...I know.
I made these and holy moly they are delicious....and only 3 points per bar...not too shabby.
Now, more baby stuff that I want to make.
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| Mermaid Dress |
This dress is really cute and since it's raglan it will be really easy to knit. It's not free, but I might be willing to acquire such a pattern for the sake of cuteness everywhere.
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| Sweet Pea Sweater |
This pattern seems great, my only issue is the price. It seems a somewhat simple construction and they are charging quite a bit more than I would like to pay for a design like this. It's so cute and appears easy to make, so it's definitely on my wish list for now.
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| Peachy Ensemble |
I can't believe this pattern is free. It's awesome. It has matching booties, puffy sleeves, and bloomers. This is a must make for me.
I will probably have to do another post of my baking escapades, a "round up" if you will, of yumm-e-ness. If you can't wait for that, head over to my pinboard. I try to comment on the recipes that I've made, including any modifications or things I didn't like.
If I can get some decent pictures of my blanket, I'll be back on Wednesday with a post of my progress...If not, maybe I can rehash the past few days of my little man and his hand surgery....such gripping blog fodder...I know.
Mar 7, 2014
Mar 5, 2014
WiP Wednesday - Simply Soft Blanket
I like working on this blanket, but I'm not sure yet how it will look. Once I finish the yellow stripe and start with the ombre again, I think I will like it better...we'll see. I haven't worked on the blanket for my little lady at all. I've barely had time to crochet. Too many social things going on and then working on the house to get it ready for the baby is keeping us busy.
Tomorrow my son goes in for surgery to remove his poly dactyl thumb...my heart is a little broken over it and the fact that he has to wear a cast on his entire, little baby arm for 4 weeks is awful. Wish us luck.
Tomorrow my son goes in for surgery to remove his poly dactyl thumb...my heart is a little broken over it and the fact that he has to wear a cast on his entire, little baby arm for 4 weeks is awful. Wish us luck.
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Mar 3, 2014
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