Learn Crochet and Knitting Stitches and techniques with videos

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Jun 072011
 
Okay…so I know the basics of both crocheting and knitting…but ask me anything other than that and I couldn’t begin to help you.  Well in my emails…I came across this website:  New Stitch a Day.  The site is set up blog style, and it looks like they are in the making of updating how they bring you info.  Videos are included for each technique shown and you can “Request A Stitch,” if it’s not on their site.

So…there may be hope for me after all.  Someday, I would love to crochet a rug out of plastic bags like my Grandma used to make.  She made one from bread wrappers from all fifty states that I now have.  Unfortunately, I can’t use it as a rug any longer as it was beginning to come apart…so I have stored it for now and will frame it some day.  It’s something that I will always treasure.  She also made me a crochet tablecloth for my wedding…which she didn’t live to see.  She began the tablecloth, was hospitalized and all she could think about was finishing this tablecloth.  My mom had to fight with the hospital staff to allow my grandma to have her crochet hook.  When they finally allowed this…she finished it just before she passed. Another treasure I will always have and will pass on to my daughter.

Did you hear me scream from NH?

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Jun 062011
 

So…my day started out not so good.  I had plans to go to Sam’s Club, and hopefully, fishing in different brooks with my daughter and her grandfather.  Well…my day turned upside down when I was told by the Home Health Agency that I had no one coming today for my son.  I was a bit peeved I didn’t get a call saying the LNA who has been coming Sundays, wouldn’t be coming today, before I had to call to find out where she was. 
So…good enough, I revamped my day while moaning about it over my coffee.  I then did what I needed for my son, my brother and his girlfriend stopped by, and then my in laws stopped over.  I was cleaning up the dinner mess and thought about taking a nap.  That is exactly what I should have done! Instead asked my FIL if he wanted to go throw our lines in the brook in the center of town.  
Off we go…dog is not happy…she couldn’t go. {Read more here}

6 Free Country Music Song Downloads

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Jun 052011
 
6 free country music song downloads thanks to People Magazine.
You need an iTunes account, and should you not have one, you can download it directly on this page.
Code is good until 7/31/11 and is found on this page.

New Proofreading and Editing Service by A Goddess of Frugality

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Jun 022011
 
A Goddess of Frugality’s publisher, Laura, has started her own proofreading and editing service, A Goddess of Frugality’s Proofreading and Editing Service. 

Her service includes proofreading and/or editing essays, research papers (MLA and APA format), resumés, blog posts, small business websites, and ebooks.  These services are for college students, small business owners, home school parents, bloggers, and any other individual or entity that may be in the need for this type of service. 


AGOF’s Proofreading and Editing Service offers reasonable rates and a great turn around time.  One can contact her directly from her blog using the form provided. 


Laura’s credentials include a degree in English teaching.  She has taught in NH and Fla. schools over the past 6 years.  In addition to teaching, Laura has been tutoring students for several years.  

Old Navy Groupon…$10 for $20 worth of clothing

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Jun 022011
 
Old Navy Groupon…$10 for $20 worth of clothing

I am thrilled with this offer.  My daughter thought she found two pair of shorts she liked at Old Navy Sunday…but ended up being we have to take one back b/c she doesn’t like the fit.  So now, she can get two more pair of the shorts she does like.  She’s at the age where it’s hard to please her…so I’ll please my wallet instead 🙂

Regal Summer Movie Express…$1 movies on Tues and Weds for 9 wks!

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Jun 022011
 
I know, the movie theater during the summer months, is not the place one really wants to be.  That being said, there are those days when it’s raining, or just too hot to be outside. Well…this summer Regal Cinema has a 9 week program, Regal Summer Movie Express.  Admission to the featured movies are $1 on Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10 AM.  Go here to find a location near you.

Credit Karma – Get your credit score for FREE

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Jun 012011
 

Credit Karma  is a secure website just like signing into a bank’s website.  Your credit score will be displayed after verifying who you are which is done by answering a series of questions. There are no strings attached to this offer….I did NOT have to enter any form of payment.  {click here}
It’s actually a good thing to know what your credit score is.  If it’s really good…use it to your advantage.  For instance, when I was in search for a car a couple years ago, I knew what my credit score was.  I then went online to see what the interest rates were going for on a used car (I don’t buy new…I hate the thought of losing $2-$3 thousand dollars the moment I drive the car off the lot).  Knowing this information lead me to know what I was talking about when it came to financing at the dealership.  
The finance man tried telling me the best we could get for an interest rate would be around 8.9%.  I sat there and told him I knew we could do better. He tried to convince me that even if he could get it down to 6.9% the payment wouldn’t be all that much more than one at 4.9%.  That wasn’t the point I was trying to get across to this man.  The point was…I knew I could get a better rate and why shouldn’t I?  I knew he was getting a kick-back from the financing company he wanted to put us through…not my problem…I wanted the rate I deserved.  In the end, I got the interest rate I felt I shouldn’t have had to fight for…4.9%. 

Coffee Cup Scramble, Free Martha Stewart Grilling Cookbook Download

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May 312011
 

Martha Stewart Summer Grilling Cookbook – {Free Download}

Coffee Cup Scramble
My kids love microwaved scrambled eggs.  We prefer American cheese opposed to Cheddar cheese used in this recipe. And, if I were to make eggs this way…I would mix the cheese in after I stirred the eggs 1/2 way through. This also would be a good recipe for the kids who want to start cooking but aren’t quite ready to use the stove yet.  I’m sure kids would love this recipe just because they are cooked in a coffee cup!
 

Coffee Cup Scramble

Coffee Cup Scramble 
Serves: 1
Cooking Time: 1 min

Ingredients
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
Coat a 12-ounce microwave-safe coffee mug with cooking spray. Add eggs and milk; beat until blended.
Microwave 45 seconds at high power; stir. Microwave 30 to 45 seconds more, or until eggs are almost set (see Note).  Top with cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Note: Since microwave ovens vary, you may need to adjust the cooking time.

Enjoy!
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