I had a wooden TV tray already, and I had a scrap of some really cute fabric for the top. I had to buy the cotton batting and some twill to put between the cute fabric and the batting. Here's the one I made:
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
My New Ironing Board!
While I was surfing the 'net the other day I came across directions on how to make a small ironing board out of a wooden TV tray. (http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2010/01/a-woman-a-plan-an-inexpensive-tv-tray-new-pressing-board.html) I loved the idea. When Alicia and I are sewing, it's always a bit of a hassle to leave the sewing machine and go to the ironing board. But this one is table-top height, and extremely portable. So, we can set it up right next to our sewing machine, and we're all set to go! And when it's not in use, it can fold up flat. Now I'm eager to use it!
I had a wooden TV tray already, and I had a scrap of some really cute fabric for the top. I had to buy the cotton batting and some twill to put between the cute fabric and the batting. Here's the one I made:
I had a wooden TV tray already, and I had a scrap of some really cute fabric for the top. I had to buy the cotton batting and some twill to put between the cute fabric and the batting. Here's the one I made:
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Recipe - Russian Refresher
Once the weather starts turning colder, I love my hot beverages. I'm not a fan of coffee. I like hot chocolate, hot vanilla, hot cider, chai, tea, and Russian Refresher. I'm not sure why it's called Russian Refresher, but it is a refreshing drink. And as a bonus, it's good cold, too! I keep my mix in a quart jar. Enjoy!
RUSSIAN REFRESHER MIX
2 C powdered orange drink mix (Tang)
1 3-oz pkg presweetened powdered lemonade mix (1/2 C)
1/2 C sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cloves
Mix well.
To serve: Add 1 Tbs (or to taste) to 1 cup of boiling water.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
What I'm Reading - God's Smuggler
I'm usually always reading a "real" book to the kids. That's one of the perks of homeschooling... having time to read together. Today we finished reading the book "God's Smuggler" by Brother Andrew.
I remember reading this book many years ago, likely while I was still in high school. I remember that it made an impression on me, and I thought our kids might appreciate it as well. So, I dusted off my copy, and we dug in.
I loved re-reading it, and the kids loved hearing it for the first time. We loved hearing the different ways in which God answered prayers. We loved hearing about a "hopeless" situation, only to find that God turned that situation around. We were challenged to think about areas in our lives where we lean too much on our own understanding.
The book has been around for awhile (obviously, since I read it over 20 years ago!), and I know that not all of those countries are currently closed to Christianity. But there are other countries that are closed to Christianity. Believers in these countries need our prayers and our support. My kids grasped this. During prayer time now, they often pray for Christians who don't have access to a Bible or who are being persecuted for their faith.
What struck me the most about this book was Brother Andrew's attitude that "A child of the King wouldn't have to do _______." God doesn't want His children to grovel. He doesn't want us to be devious. He wants us to live lives that are noble. He wants us to trust Him in all things and for all things.
What a mighty God we serve!
If you want to be encouraged in your faith, I strongly recommend (and I'm sure my kids would, too!) reading this book!
I remember reading this book many years ago, likely while I was still in high school. I remember that it made an impression on me, and I thought our kids might appreciate it as well. So, I dusted off my copy, and we dug in.
I loved re-reading it, and the kids loved hearing it for the first time. We loved hearing the different ways in which God answered prayers. We loved hearing about a "hopeless" situation, only to find that God turned that situation around. We were challenged to think about areas in our lives where we lean too much on our own understanding.
The book has been around for awhile (obviously, since I read it over 20 years ago!), and I know that not all of those countries are currently closed to Christianity. But there are other countries that are closed to Christianity. Believers in these countries need our prayers and our support. My kids grasped this. During prayer time now, they often pray for Christians who don't have access to a Bible or who are being persecuted for their faith.
What struck me the most about this book was Brother Andrew's attitude that "A child of the King wouldn't have to do _______." God doesn't want His children to grovel. He doesn't want us to be devious. He wants us to live lives that are noble. He wants us to trust Him in all things and for all things.
What a mighty God we serve!
If you want to be encouraged in your faith, I strongly recommend (and I'm sure my kids would, too!) reading this book!
Friday, December 16, 2011
How to Tie a Knot in a Piece of Thread
Yeah... That sounds rather simple, but it's something everyone will have to do at some point in their life. Even people who will never sit in front of a sewing machine will want to sew a button back on a shirt at some point. So, everyone should know how to tie a knot in a piece of thread.
My daughter and I are taking sewing classes, and one of the things we learned early on was a quick and easy way to knot thread. (On purpose!) However, it was so easy, that I promptly forgot how to do it! Eek!
Well, Alicia is mending some of her doll's clothes and of course, we needed to knot a piece of thread. After a brief search on YouTube, I found what I needed. The sound on the video isn't very good, but you'll get the idea.
Happy sewing!
My daughter and I are taking sewing classes, and one of the things we learned early on was a quick and easy way to knot thread. (On purpose!) However, it was so easy, that I promptly forgot how to do it! Eek!
Well, Alicia is mending some of her doll's clothes and of course, we needed to knot a piece of thread. After a brief search on YouTube, I found what I needed. The sound on the video isn't very good, but you'll get the idea.
Happy sewing!
Monday, March 28, 2011
What if... (A Quote)
I read a quote the other day that has really stuck with me.
"What if I woke up today with only the things that I thanked God for yesterday?"
I think it speaks for itself.
"What if I woke up today with only the things that I thanked God for yesterday?"
I think it speaks for itself.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Favorite Songs - The Sands of Time are Sinking
This song is one I've fallen in love with this past winter. The words are beautiful, as is the melody. I love the harmony in this edition. Enjoy!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Praying for the People of Japan
By now someone would have to be living under or rock (or in a third world country) to not know at least some of what’s going on in Japan.
What a trail those people are enduring! First, an earthquake. Then a tsunami, and now the threat of a nuclear meltdown.
I’ve decided to post some links to some of the footage that has pulled at my heart and prompted me to pray a bit more earnestly for the people of Japan. May these clips prompt you to do the same.
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1605260179420&comments
(I don't know the person who posted this video, but the footage makes me speechless. I can't imagine! Keep an eye on the tops of the doors across the street from where the cameraman is standing.)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm
What a trail those people are enduring! First, an earthquake. Then a tsunami, and now the threat of a nuclear meltdown.
I’ve decided to post some links to some of the footage that has pulled at my heart and prompted me to pray a bit more earnestly for the people of Japan. May these clips prompt you to do the same.
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1605260179420&comments
(I don't know the person who posted this video, but the footage makes me speechless. I can't imagine! Keep an eye on the tops of the doors across the street from where the cameraman is standing.)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm
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