The days are getting shorter...

 I'm back in the crochet groove. Oh hooks, it's been awhile. I'm starting to make some beanies to get ready for the cold weather gift giving selling season. I can't wait to see how this online selling season is going to be. I know every year I get so busy that I have a hard time enjoying the holidays. This year I'm getting ready early and getting some items made to stock my online store. I have a lot of yarn at home so it's beanie time! I've set up a new store on Ebay for my crochet and knit winter accessories. I am hoping it does well this selling season.

I'm sitting here thinking about my homemade biscotti. Should I make some now? They sure look delicious! No, I'm tired from work so no baking tonight. Too much good TV tonight. I'm really liking that show How to get away with murder and Scandal. Since it's getting darker earlier, there is more tv watching and crocheting. Love it.

I'm ready to tackle all of the bearded beanie orders from my online store. I'm going to start making a bunch to get ahead this year. After Christmas, my fingers just about fall off. I'm serious.

Anyways, I promise to post at least once per week.  I will be posting a delicious recipe, a free DIY craft, and a collection on photos from the week.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend... it's homecoming week so football game tomorrow night! Both my kids are in skits for their classes.

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It's Monday and it's 2012...

So I have been up since 6:30 am thinking about the new year.

I've decided that I need to start designing a few more items for my Etsy shop. After the holiday rush, mailing out 36 caps with beards... I think It's time to get busy again. Yes, my fingers were about to fall off but I survived. My goal for this week is 4 new designs. Yes I will do it... I need to keep on track.



Christmas stuff needs to be put away today. No exceptions. For some reason the tree we picked out this this year was so dry. Why? I love to keep the tree lit through new years but couldn't this year to prevent a house fire. This is the kids last day of holiday break so they can help me put it all away.

My new Erin Condren planner is ready to go, filled with soccer and baseall games for the upcoming spring season. Well, soccer is happening now. Can't wait for Wednesday's soccer game. It's been two weeks of break and I need a game! Good luck Courtney and Buchanan against Clovis North this week. Kind of hoping Courtney will think about trying out for softball after soccer but I don't think that's a go. Oh well.


Oh yeah, if you don't have a planner for 2012, stop on over to http://www.erincondren.com and order yourself one. Seriously, I can say I have finally found the perfect planner. You really don't want to know how many planners I have purchased over the years. None of them have worked out. So, get yourself one. What's so special you ask... How about personalization or you pick the cover. I say no more. You just get over there and get yourself one. They are in Cali down south so you'll get it quick!

Pinterest. Have you heard of it? If not get yourself over there at http://www.pinterest.com . I made a couple of yummy foods for New Years Eve and all of the recipes and ideas came from Pinterest. The amazing photos and links people post are awesome. Once you request to joiin, which is free by the way, you will get an email saying you are accepted in about two days. You must do this now. Seriously.

Family. This year I will take photos all of the time when I am around family and sporting events. I want to make sure we capture the moments, soccer goals, home runs, grand kids, etc. I don't want to miss anything. My kids have grown up so fast, I just wonder where the time has gone. Nw my grand kids are growing and becoming cute little people. Since my son Ryan lives about 2 hours away in my hometown, it's kind of hard to spend time with his two kids. This year I hope to get over there to see them more often, my other son Steven is in law school at Santa Clara law so pi need to take some trips to San Jose to visit with him. He was at University of Arizona for four years so we didn't see much of him. Gina, my oldest daughter. She is in Salinas really needs to move back to our area. I really do miss her. Trisha, l
Dom, Courtney and Chase are here in Clovis so I can bug them anytime I want! Ha! Life is too short so spending time with family is important!

Organization... I need to get my bedroom, office and garage in order. We just need a bigger place!

Well, ready to tackle the New Year. I think it's time to start the day off right! Thinking some exercise!

Happy New Years everyone... Make it a great year!

Cherie

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I love Pinterest!

Have you heard of If not, you better go check it out! I browse the site daily for inspiration and recipes. I made all of my yummy appetizers last night using recipes I have pinned to my Pinterest boards. Seriously... If you haven't heard of it... Go take a look. If you do have a Pinterest account... What are your favorite things you have found... I'd like to know! Happy New Years everyone!

Cherie


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Happy Friday!

Hello.  I left this blog and was updating my Wordpress blog and then last night, I decided to go back to Blogger. So many tools that are easy to use! Well, here I am! And, Happy Friday!

So I decided to try making homemade pretzels last night. They don't look very good but they are delicious! The recipe is from the Food Network Magazine. I love that magazine, love to cook, and bake! I usually make a couple of recipes from every issue. Love it! It gave me a little break from Knitting.


I have been searching stores for a Hot Water Bottle. I was planning on knitting a cover sleeve for it but cannot seem to find one anywhere! Why not? Drove me crazy last night. When I need something... I hope to just run to the store and pick buy it. Guess not! Checking one more store today after mailing some customer items. Wish me good luck! I did finish some Knitted Cable Gloves the other day. I love them!

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I am planning on working more on my blog, knitting, baking something and cooking a really good meal. Does anyone have any ideas for a good Saturday night dinner meal to make? I am open for suggestions!  


Happy Friday!