tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20747569503970766842024-02-19T08:25:12.813-08:00While They Sleep...Here is a place where I'll post all of the projects I've been working on. This will hopefully be a place of inspiration for you. I will post all of the blogs/tutorials I have used for your convenience. ENJOY!Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-13125626652263587682011-02-01T15:18:00.000-08:002011-02-01T15:18:51.680-08:00Come and Visit Me...If you are here for the first time, I just want to let you know that I am now blogging over here (just click on the picture):<br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Family Cemetery: </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Make a "family cemetery" with tombstones for each of your family members. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Magic Pumpkin Patch:</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tell your children that this year you have found some magic seeds to grow pumpkins. Gather your kids together and give them each 3-5 pieces of candy corn, the “magic pumpkin seeds”. Have them bury each piece of candy in the front or backyard and place a toothpick marker for where they buried their seeds. While they are sleeping, place a small pumpkin on each place they planted a seed. Watch in the morning when they are amazed by the beautiful pumpkins their magic seeds have grown into. Take a picture of each child with their favorite pumpkin.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Halloween Family Night:</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On the Monday before Halloween, have a special family night to carve pumpkins and tell ‘scary’ stories. For dinner you may wish to do “Dinner in a Pumpkin” or try some "ghoulash" or "Spooketti" with a "blood" red drink. Make "bones" (breadsticks) to go along. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">Halloween Poetry:</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Gather your family to create spooky, funny or cute Halloween poems. Have each person read their poem aloud during dinner or at your Halloween party. Once your poems are perfected, type them on the computer in a Halloween-y looking script on ivory paper. Then collage the poems onto one sheet and feature this keepsake in a black frame sitting out among the Halloween décor for all to see each year.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">The Ghost Hunter:</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is a game that you can play with children of all ages and is fun year after year. Take white tissues, fold them in the middle and glue on plastic eyes, which can be found at most craft stores. Poke a hole in the top and insert a piece of string and tie a knot on the end. You can make as many as you want, but be sure there are at least a few for each ghost hunter to capture. String up your little tissue ghosts all over the house and/or outside on tree branches and plants. Right before it gets dark have your children collect as many “ghosts” as they can find. The winner is given the official ghost hunter crown (you can make this or just buy one at a local costume shop). Take a picture of the “official ghost hunter” of the family and put it in a sectioned frame, add a new picture to the frame each year.</span><o:p></o:p></div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-78971076349089303262010-10-27T11:21:00.000-07:002010-10-27T11:21:15.505-07:00Tradition Tuesday - September Traditions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5jcnMn2mE0i7ekoKGUw6pdZLG0xopsTbXUtUKy1f4lNECFlIAwajPsT1_5SPm7cB7RMQCPHPB_xAUhTdU8_fmHXarxKz2oYrV9vy2zSJJPDMf9Vp_icLRQM6SeWTcuokuaZJm3FSahtg/s1600/September+Traditions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5jcnMn2mE0i7ekoKGUw6pdZLG0xopsTbXUtUKy1f4lNECFlIAwajPsT1_5SPm7cB7RMQCPHPB_xAUhTdU8_fmHXarxKz2oYrV9vy2zSJJPDMf9Vp_icLRQM6SeWTcuokuaZJm3FSahtg/s400/September+Traditions.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Celebrating Grandparents:</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grandparent’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. The holiday was created to remind grandchildren to tap into the wisdom and heritage their grandparents provide. There are many things to do on this day, send a letter/card, write a poem or even put on a special play. Another is to complete a grandparent interview with a variety of questions. What were your goals and aspirations? What was your childhood like? What advice do you want to pass on to your children and grandchildren, etc. This will give your child the chance to see how the world has changed since their grandparents were young, and give your parents the opportunity to share stories.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mapping Nonna and Opa: Can you say grandma and grandpa in Italian? Use this list of words that kids use for grandparents in other countries. Get out the globe or copy of a world map, and have your children find the countries These words refer to grandma and grandpa in the following countries: <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• Poland -- Babcia and Dziadek, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• Germany -- Oma and Opa, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• India -- Nana-ji and Nani-ji, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• Korea -- Halmonee and Halabujee, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• Greece -- Ya-ya and Pa-pu, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• Japan -- Oba-chan and Oji-chan, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• China -- Popo and Gong-gong, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• Italy -- Nonna and Nonno, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• Israel -- Savta and Saba, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• Cuba -- Abuelita and Abuelito<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;">Visit a Nursing Home:</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Did you know that 60 percent of nursing home residents never have a visitor? Schedule a trip to a local nursing home, and have your children adopt "grandparents" or "secret pals" to cheer.</span><o:p></o:p></div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-85337113043914738032010-10-27T11:17:00.000-07:002010-10-27T11:17:52.889-07:00Tradition Tuesday - August Traditions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuyd_hlQTIcJd5xaQ919uMM-4rAIkBfvaxRcDnwd68pnAH6E756pdWy9bZ_Doj1Rzs64eGxWzgj45lv6x7HseBJpRHsFQ3Qpl3Vht5hCKitzUybBgVey9RdYrmS48pyWE6VisRbZZTDou/s1600/august+traditions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZuyd_hlQTIcJd5xaQ919uMM-4rAIkBfvaxRcDnwd68pnAH6E756pdWy9bZ_Doj1Rzs64eGxWzgj45lv6x7HseBJpRHsFQ3Qpl3Vht5hCKitzUybBgVey9RdYrmS48pyWE6VisRbZZTDou/s400/august+traditions.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Summer Adventure:</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tell your children and spouse not to make any plans for a specific day/night/weekend and keep the rest to yourself. Plan a whole day of places and events that will be fun and special for each member of your family. Make up small cards telling what the next part of the adventure is and put them in numbered envelopes. Let each member have an envelope to open and share what the next part of your adventure will be.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span> </span><o:p></o:p></div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-71956831475653440622010-06-30T22:21:00.000-07:002010-06-30T22:25:53.439-07:00Tradition Thursday - July Traditions<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 5.75in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJ5sgxoDiMofiI-k87M6I8xTTcjtCWHdodUsdhNOPao0MagM5NIwho1dN4Fhxse5by1i-thVswIjkLt8lwtt56qum89hdO2n85VHTitJjRz89CNOerfJDSKgZUUfUoR3CqMATif0nsRH3/s1600/July+Traditions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJ5sgxoDiMofiI-k87M6I8xTTcjtCWHdodUsdhNOPao0MagM5NIwho1dN4Fhxse5by1i-thVswIjkLt8lwtt56qum89hdO2n85VHTitJjRz89CNOerfJDSKgZUUfUoR3CqMATif0nsRH3/s400/July+Traditions.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">For those of you still checking in, just a reminder that I'm now posting to the new blog <a href="http://lilyandthistle.blogspot.com/">Lily&Thistle</a>. I am, however, still posting monthly traditions throughout this year here. So here is what I have to share for July:</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 5.75in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt;">Courage:</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Because this is the month we celebrate those who have gone on before us in Courage to make our Nation great, it is the perfect time to overcome some of our own fears. Near the beginning of the month, have each family member write down anything they are afraid of or would like to do if they weren’t afraid. Older family members can help younger ones. Everyone picks out one fear to try to conquer for the month and shares it with the rest of the family. Be careful not to laugh at or criticize each other’s fears. Listen, validate and be supportive. Help each family member think of ways they can overcome their fear, instead of suggesting your own, and simply ask how you can help. At the end of the month, talk about what each member has done and ceremoniously dispose of the slips of paper the fear was written on. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 5.75in;"><br />
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</div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-74337261191426113112010-06-07T22:37:00.000-07:002010-06-07T22:40:13.938-07:00Tradition Tuesday - June TraditionsHello to all of you that still check this blog. Just a reminder that I am now posting at my new blog <a href="http://lilyandthistle.blogspot.com/">Lily&Thistle</a>. I will keep doing the monthly traditions ideas here until the end of the year so here's what I have for June:<br />
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<span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Point out the American Flag every time you see one with your children. Explain that the flag stand for our country and that it’s one way to tell the whole world who we are. It also show’s that we’re connected to each other as Americans. Because our flag is symbolic of many things, we treat it with respect. At home, study the flag more closely and display it. Explain to your children each part of the flag and its meaning. The 50 stars stand for the 50 states, etc.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt;"> </span></b><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Plan a family campout (either in the mountains or even in your own backyard). Have a family meeting to plan a wonderful summer. Plan family activities, jobs and fun.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Show Dad how much you love him by celebrating Father’s Day all week long. As a family decide what you will do each day of the week. Each child can take a day and rotate or you can all plan something together on each day. You can give him small notes, meaningful gifts, do his chores etc. On Father’s Day honor him with a special dinner. Dad will feel honored and loved after his seven days of attention.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20pt;"> </span></b><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Hands symbolize so much. Each Father’s Day, take a photo of Dad’s hands with each child’s hands resting in his palm. Over the years these photo’s will be a special record the Dad will cherish forever. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A perfect way to let Dad know you love him is to create an ABC Book. This is a perfect activity to do with small children learning their ABC’s. Make a small book with 26 pages and a cover of cardstock weight paper. An easy way to do this is to punch three to five holes on the left side of each sheet of paper, stack them together, then lace ribbon through the holes and tie it on top. Ask your children to think of things they love about Dad that correspond to each letter of the alphabet. Have children draw a picture on each page showing what they have described.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> B</span></b><span style="color: #e36c0a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">uy a journal/book and offer it to each child wrapped like a gift. Include a short note on the first page about how much that child means to you and that you would like to spend time together, just the two of you. Plan an activity once a month you both enjoy and make a date (on the calendar). The journal is used to record those “Dates” with photos, memorabilia (a ticket stub, napkin, etc.) and a quick description of what took place and how much you enjoyed your time together (older children can keep their own journal or share it with parents i.e. child writes a little note and then the parent writes thoughts, memories as well and gives it back to the child for the next date).</span></div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-34497262263044947842010-05-21T13:26:00.000-07:002010-05-21T13:26:08.559-07:00New Lower Prices on While They Sleep Patterns/Tutorials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyhUsXtSblRYucozoCrpcprbXFJRu55auUo7wNS6OZb2_yn6W_m9Y6H69zmB4UVg2M2Ucgjl3ugeIRkj-JfI1fGPArz74Bw5jHlMrsqYeRTzKjkPaXugpx2ia0hQSAfzb3s-jBitxkEdi/s1600/The+Better+Burpie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyhUsXtSblRYucozoCrpcprbXFJRu55auUo7wNS6OZb2_yn6W_m9Y6H69zmB4UVg2M2Ucgjl3ugeIRkj-JfI1fGPArz74Bw5jHlMrsqYeRTzKjkPaXugpx2ia0hQSAfzb3s-jBitxkEdi/s400/The+Better+Burpie.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Since so much of my time and attention has gone to paper dolls lately, I thought it would be nice to make some of my patterns a little more affordable...for good. I probably won't be having half off sales anymore or anything like that...just "everyday low prices". So if you've ever wanted to try one of these, now is the time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/laurelandmaisy">HERE</a> to go to my While They Sleep Pattern Shop</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-3514476317876455892010-05-13T16:14:00.001-07:002010-05-13T16:14:37.058-07:00MiniMe Giveaway Going on...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEier8IoMOdmEynOJl2In14dyr4TUdRP2vixH6WTNnioCpah54L-qXsNz4oqiyXd0G9FmUmo1rOsFKYBOzMXJ1MSmGw8G4hR4nKDbXhiesQ8pjbrVT0DuIvxEWmPxnsG6gwhbcfk9g3HOjg/s1600/a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEier8IoMOdmEynOJl2In14dyr4TUdRP2vixH6WTNnioCpah54L-qXsNz4oqiyXd0G9FmUmo1rOsFKYBOzMXJ1MSmGw8G4hR4nKDbXhiesQ8pjbrVT0DuIvxEWmPxnsG6gwhbcfk9g3HOjg/s640/a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Dana's Little Lucy is the perfect model!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> My good friend <a href="http://dana-made-it-reviews.blogspot.com/" style="color: #ea9999;">Dana</a> is hosting a giveaway today on her blog. Check it out, you could WIN!</span></div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-78315892135984874752010-05-10T13:08:00.000-07:002010-05-10T13:09:46.089-07:00Just Stoppin' In To Let You Know There's a SALE Going On in the Pattern Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/laurelandmaisy"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL1cInrbLegAPmDiqSRBXayZSa_juS8tmX1l-V94R4OAvNlKRDPCvnErbInNTnXM_y2yS-RJscIG7_KmdE9P-OhSQg7GS2w6VLxcBqXC23KLCbQPXfs0hyphenhyphenWcWWvoGkKDOAAnmnWabuYaH7/s640/Spring+Sale.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Don't forget to check out what I've been up to over at <a href="http://lilyandthistle.blogspot.com/">Lily&Thistle</a> (some freebies you might enjoy)!</span></div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-55128688442985878132010-05-03T07:07:00.000-07:002010-05-01T19:10:49.243-07:00BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - The Long and Short of ItThis is a long post so for those of you who don't want to read all of my babbling and just want to know what is up, scroll to the bottom and click on the links...for the rest of you, here's the long of it:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Announcement Part 1:</i></span></b><br />
I have decided to say good-bye to While They Sleep and change my focus a bit. For a few reasons. One is that there are a gazillion other craft/sewing blogs out there that are doing a fine job of sharing what they know. Also, lately, the girls haven't been <i>sleeping</i> as much. <br />
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<div>The biggest reason though is that I have(for a while now) wanted to have a blog/forum that focuses primarily on the work and joy of raising girls specifically. I want it to be a place that mom's and older daughters can go to feel uplifted and inspired and also a place to record my thoughts and things I find while I live and study on this topic. I have also (and continue to) invited some of the mothers/daughters I admire to do some guest posts on the subject. I have named the blog: "Lily&Thistle - Girlhood Illustrated". I'd love to have you stop by.<br />
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I also want it to be a place that I can show off some of the artwork I've been doing lately. Jeff has introduced me to the world of digital illustration by teaching me all about <a href="http://www.gimp.org/downloads/">GIMP</a>(a lot like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop but free) and helping me find the most amazing tool to do my art with, the<a href="http://www.wacom.com/intuos/small.php"> <span style="font-size: small;">Intous pen and pad</span></a>. I love this creative tool because there is no mess to clean up and I have complete freedom to try and do new things. When the girls wake up, all I have to do is close whatever it is I'm working on and then I can pick up where I left off when it's less crazy and everything is there waiting for me.</div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></i></b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Most Exciting Part of the Announcement:</span></i></b></div>For the last four months, I have been working on a line of custom <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilyandthistle"><span style="font-size: x-large;">paper dolls</span></a>!</i> They are <i>completely customizable </i>with eight different hairstyles, four skin tone choices, six hair color, and eye color choices. I wanted to make a doll that was cute and sweet and had a vintage feel to it but also current. I also wanted girls and mothers to have a toy option that is modest and celebrates the sweetness of being a little girl. I am finished with a Spring line of outfits and a Fairy Tale line. I'm almost done with a "Girls in Literature" line and looking forward to many many others. My new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilyandthistle">Etsy shop</a> is called:<br />
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</div><div>You can download a <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Free MiniMe Doll</b></span> </i>to print by clicking <a href="http://lilyandthistle.blogspot.com/2010/04/download-it-here.html">HERE</a>.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I hope you will all feel welcomed to come over to<a href="http://lilyandthistle.blogspot.com/2010/04/welcome-to-lily.html"> my new blogging home.</a> I have really enjoyed getting to know many of you through the Wonderful World Wide Web and hope to continue to hear from you.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngGZ3rBJseRuQ9lYjOyWAO8SwW1k5lM0LPj0V1NR91nMLRsUGsjgd8Bco6SCVAqeYVxYqZqTyytzXmbyJ4dtHcNpIQ2e9T9iS6CYMAlOsL_6PeQ4dYbOsRSwKVpxsjGW-8iJyTKUwg053/s1600/skin+and+hair+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>I will be keeping While They Sleep up as a resource and will continue to post <a href="http://while-they-sleep.blogspot.com/2009/11/traditions-tuesday.html">Traditions</a> each month until November but will be posting primarily now on <a href="http://lilyandthistle.blogspot.com/2010/04/welcome-to-lily.html">Lily&Thistle</a>. Thanks again for all of your support and kindness.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Love,</div><div>Hannah</div><div><br />
</div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-51746065846731829312010-05-03T06:13:00.001-07:002010-05-03T06:13:57.978-07:00The Big Announcement - The Long and The Short of ItThis is a long post so for those of you who don't want to read all of my babbling and just want to know what is up, scroll to the bottom and click on the links...for the rest of you, here's the long of it:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Announcement Part 1:</i></span></b><br />
I have decided to say good-bye to While They Sleep and change my focus a bit. For a few reasons. One is that there are a gazillion other craft/sewing blogs out there that are doing a fine job of sharing what they know. Also, lately, the girls haven't been <i>sleeping</i> as much. <br />
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<div>The biggest reason though is that I have(for a while now) wanted to have a blog/forum that focuses primarily on the work and joy of raising girls specifically. I want it to be a place that mom's and older daughters can go to feel uplifted and inspired and also a place to record my thoughts and things I find while I live and study on this topic. I have also (and continue to) invited some of the mothers/daughters I admire to do some guest posts on the subject. I have named the blog: "Lily&Thistle - Girlhood Illustrated". I'd love to have you stop by.<br />
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</div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Announcement Part 2:</span></i></b><br />
I also want it to be a place that I can show off some of the artwork I've been doing lately. Jeff has introduced me to the world of digital illustration by teaching me all about <a href="http://www.gimp.org/downloads/">GIMP</a>(a lot like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop but free) and helping me find the most amazing tool to do my art with, the<a href="http://www.wacom.com/intuos/small.php"> <span style="font-size: small;">Intous pen and pad</span></a>. I love this creative tool because there is no mess to clean up and I have complete freedom to try and do new things. When the girls wake up, all I have to do is close whatever it is I'm working on and then I can pick up where I left off when it's less crazy and everything is there waiting for me.</div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></i></b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Most Exciting Part of the Announcement:</span></i></b></div>For the last four months, I have been working on a line of custom <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilyandthistle"><span style="font-size: x-large;">paper dolls</span></a>!</i> They are <i>completely customizable </i>with eight different hairstyles, four skin tone choices, six hair color, and eye color choices. I wanted to make a doll that was cute and sweet and had a vintage feel to it but also current. I also wanted girls and mothers to have a toy option that is modest and celebrates the sweetness of being a little girl. I am finished with a Spring line of outfits and a Fairy Tale line. I'm almost done with a "Girls in Literature" line and looking forward to many many others. My new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilyandthistle">Etsy shop</a> is called:<br />
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</div><div>You can download a <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Free MiniMe Doll</b></span> </i>to print by clicking <a href="http://lilyandthistle.blogspot.com/2010/04/download-it-here.html">HERE</a>.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I hope you will all feel welcomed to come over to<a href="http://lilyandthistle.blogspot.com/2010/04/welcome-to-lily.html"> my new blogging home.</a> I have really enjoyed getting to know many of you through the Wonderful World Wide Web and hope to continue to hear from you.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngGZ3rBJseRuQ9lYjOyWAO8SwW1k5lM0LPj0V1NR91nMLRsUGsjgd8Bco6SCVAqeYVxYqZqTyytzXmbyJ4dtHcNpIQ2e9T9iS6CYMAlOsL_6PeQ4dYbOsRSwKVpxsjGW-8iJyTKUwg053/s1600/skin+and+hair+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>I will be keeping While They Sleep up as a resource and will continue to post <a href="http://while-they-sleep.blogspot.com/2009/11/traditions-tuesday.html">Traditions</a> each month until November but will be posting primarily now on <a href="http://lilyandthistle.blogspot.com/2010/04/welcome-to-lily.html">Lily&Thistle</a>. Thanks again for all of your support and kindness.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Love,</div><div>Hannah</div><div><br />
</div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-28545076771333276432010-04-28T13:02:00.000-07:002010-04-28T13:04:12.520-07:00Tradition Thursday - May Traditions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54bphyphenhyphenVcnqiWqL-Mf9fP2Fv3968Pnu2vUIFqfQk8vj7I-lhy51dKfoehPchGVCMfxEs0VJh_w78R65SDzD-ES4qiD59Av4zL5KgwBwPyD07LmeRgsqHs5t9G4SaRjZbEA2xdUvzeyCzKx/s1600/May+Traditions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54bphyphenhyphenVcnqiWqL-Mf9fP2Fv3968Pnu2vUIFqfQk8vj7I-lhy51dKfoehPchGVCMfxEs0VJh_w78R65SDzD-ES4qiD59Av4zL5KgwBwPyD07LmeRgsqHs5t9G4SaRjZbEA2xdUvzeyCzKx/s640/May+Traditions.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 20pt;">May Day: </span></b>May 1<sup>st</sup> is May Day. It has always been associated with flowers. Long ago, young girls would make beautiful garlands out of flowers and take them door to door begging for money. This day make some garlands or just gather some flowers and give them to friends and neighbors. For older children, you can all memorize a short poem and recite it when you deliver the flowers. Here’s a great example: <o:p></o:p></div><div align="center" style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">"Sweet May hath come to love us,<br />
Flowers, trees, their blossoms don;<br />
And through the blue heavens above us<br />
The very clouds move on."<br />
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">- Heinrich Heine, <i>Book of Songs<o:p></o:p></i></span></div><div style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 20pt;">Mother’s Day Program: </span></b>Prepare a special presentation for Mom. Each child can prepare a special poem, song or piece of artwork to present to Mom on her special day. After the program, have a nice meal together as a family but don’t make Mom lift a finger to get any of it ready!<o:p></o:p></div><div style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 20pt;">Give Mom a Carnation</span></b>: Carnations have become a symbol of Mother’s Day, because in the language of flowers, carnations stand for sweetness, purity, and endurance. These qualities define mother! Red carnations are worn to honor living mothers and white ones to honor those that have passed away.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div><div style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 20pt;">Memorial Day Reverence: </span></b>"Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic." -- General Logan - <st1:date day="5" month="5" w:st="on" year="1868">May 5, 1868</st1:date><b>. </b>Take the time to display the American flag. Teach your children to reverence the flag and talk about all of the people who have fought and died for our freedom. Sing the National Anthem and say a prayer of thanks.</div><div style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></div><div style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></div><div style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></div><div style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 20pt;">Visit with a War Veteran:</span></b> Take a treat or even invite a war veteran to lunch or dinner on this day. Ask questions and let the Veteran tell his/her story. At the end of the meal, give him/her a gift or card that has been made beforehand by the whole family.<o:p></o:p></div><div style="color: #0c343d;"><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;">Clean an Unknown Gravestone: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Take some time to tell a story (complete with pictures if possible) of a loved one who has passed on. If you live near family graves, go and clean the gravestones and adorn them with flowers. If you don’t live near any relatives graves, find a grave or two that needs some TLC and talk about what life might have been like for the person buried there leave the grave looking clean and well cared for. </span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>NOTE: To those of you who are wondering, I will be making the <a href="http://while-they-sleep.blogspot.com/2010/04/just-checkin-in.html">BIG ANNOUNCEMENT</a> on Monday, May 3rd!</b></span></i></span></span></div><br />
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Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-60538709369107349132010-04-15T21:21:00.000-07:002010-04-15T21:21:01.123-07:00Just Checkin' In...I know I have been MIA lately. I'm sure you have all missed me....desperately :)<br />
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I am busy. VERY busy and VERY excited to tell you why VERY soon.<br />
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Hope you are all well.<br />
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Love,<br />
HannahHannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-59337839548073970602010-03-30T12:23:00.000-07:002010-03-30T12:23:46.384-07:00Tradition Tuesday - April Traditions<meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CHannah%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CHannah%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CHannah%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 20pt;">April Fool’s Breakfast:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Have dinner for breakfast…get creative. Also as part of breakfast, each person has to tell a joke that they have prepared for the occasion. You can also do fun, harmless pranks throughout the meal/day.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 20pt;">Invisible Writing: </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 20pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Dip a cotton swab in milk or lemon juice and use it to write a message on a piece of white paper. Send it to a friend or family member with instructions to iron the paper to read the hidden message (of course with help from parents if child is not old enough to use an iron). Like magic, the special message will appear!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 20pt;">Easter Bunny Trail:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">A fun way to bring those that are too little to hunt for an easter basket or eggs is to make a bunny trail. You can make footprints out of construction paper, or make a stencil and use baby powder or flour to make prints. They will squeal with delight as they follow the trail to their basket of treats. Black jellybeans can also be used as bunny droppings to add an element of humor that older children will enjoy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 20pt;">Kindness Wreath:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Create a kindness wreath for your front door. Begin with a small, plain wreath. A week or two before Easter, distribute 10 or more ribbons in bright spring colors to each family member. Whenever someone reaches out to another in kindness during the week, another ribbon is tied onto the wreath.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="color: #e06666;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 20pt;">True Meaning of Easter Tree: </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></b></div><div style="color: #e06666;"><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">You need a tree or a tall vase with branches in it. You also need several very tiny Easter eggs (to put on the tree), small baggies to hold the Easter eggs, and small strips of paper with the following verses</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">: </span></div><div style="color: #e06666;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Day 1:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> Genesis 3:1-19 (God's first promise of sending a Redeemer)<br />
<b>Day 2:</b> Genesis 22:1-14 (the story of Abraham and Isaac when God provides the ram for the offering)<br />
<b>Day 3:</b> Exodus 12:21-30 (the first Passover)<br />
<b>Day 4:</b> Numbers 21:4-9 (Moses and the brass serpent)<br />
<b>Day 5:</b> Matthew 21:33-46 (parable of the unfaithful stewards)<br />
<b>Day 6: </b>John 12:1-11 (Mary's anointing Jesus' feet with her hair)<br />
<b>Day 7:</b> Matthew 21:1-11 (Jesus' triumphant entry--Palm Sunday)<br />
<b>Day 8:</b> Matthew 26:14-30 (the Last Supper)<br />
<b>Day 9:</b> Matthew 26:31-46 (the Garden of Gethsemane)<br />
<b>Day 10: </b>Matthew 26:47-75 (Judas' betrayal)<br />
<b>Day 11:</b> Matthew 27:11-31 (Jesus' trial before Pilate)<br />
<b>Day 12:</b> Matthew 27:32-56 (the crucifixion)<br />
<b>Day 13:</b> Matthew 27:57-66 (Jesus' burial)<br />
<b>Day 14:</b> Matthew 28:1-10; Mark:16:1-20; Luke 24:1-49; John 20:1-31 (the resurrection)</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Start two weeks before Easter. Each day, take the egg out of the little bag and hang it on the tree. Read the verses and discuss the meaning of the verses. On Easter morning, the tree is covered with eggs. (Have extra eggs to hang on the tree and a few other decorations to make it look beautiful.)</span></div><div style="color: #e06666;"><br />
</div><b style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 20pt;">The Family Treasure Egg:</span></b><br />
<b style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 20pt;"></span></b><b style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"></span></b><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Find or create a very special egg that can be used every year. Decorate elaborately with ribbons, rhinestones, etc. Next make a treasure map that shows where the Family Treasure Egg will be hidden (in your home, back yard, local park, etc.) and cut the map into puzzle pieces. Put those pieces into individual plastic eggs and hide them. It’s up to the little ones to find the small hidden eggs and bring the pieces to the older kids or adults</span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #e06666;">who put together the Treasure Map. Then all go searching for the Family Treasure Egg, which contains a surprise gift the whole family will enjoy.</span></span><br />
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<div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just a reminder! Pod patterns will be $10 tomorrow so if you are wanting to get one, TODAY is the day!</span></div><div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also to those of you who have already purchased a pattern and would just like the updates, please email me and I'll get them right out to you free of charge.</span></div><div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">OK, that's all for now...over and out.</span></div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-36960457561227226912010-03-10T21:32:00.000-08:002010-03-10T21:32:50.902-08:00BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 1.5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij74eEHRVMo5n8iZmG2vXEM9p3hjHbDacWbff59zm604DOctvaulfVeXD8HUN-FwYLmqwDjxb0vwDgvW4BfkvNz2VRoKVsGrqn08T74-Df3Q0YjWyvuPy2vqUQtWTIvzmmSOEDP3USy2QJ/s1600-h/Etsy+Pod+Copyright+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij74eEHRVMo5n8iZmG2vXEM9p3hjHbDacWbff59zm604DOctvaulfVeXD8HUN-FwYLmqwDjxb0vwDgvW4BfkvNz2VRoKVsGrqn08T74-Df3Q0YjWyvuPy2vqUQtWTIvzmmSOEDP3USy2QJ/s640/Etsy+Pod+Copyright+3.jpg" width="534" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First of all I need to mention that this little cherub of a baby, my sweet Norah Jane turned ONE today! I know every mother says this but it is so true that time goes so quickly. She enjoyed a mini party with her sisters, mom, dad and grandma tonight and giggled and smiled her way through it. She has brought so much joy to our lives already. She is nothing but sugar and spice and everything nice! We love you Norah Jane.</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This has been a long time in coming on this end so I am really excited to let you know that the Pod pattern is now available with the following added options:</div><ul style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><li>A preemie size</li>
<li>A rounded bottom option</li>
</ul><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To celebrate, I'm offering a discount! All <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42162860">Pod Patterns</a> sold this week will be<span style="font-size: large;"><i> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">HALF OFF</span></span></i></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">!!!</span></span> That's right folks, you read it correctly! You will get the regular Pod pattern <i>with the added options</i>...for $5 through the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/laurelandmaisy">Etsy shop</a> today through Monday. So hurry over and get them while they are HOT! </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-28711032286173528802010-03-02T21:23:00.001-08:002010-03-02T21:37:04.117-08:00Sorry I didn't post Today....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhLGovsTDP3lEf-XO0SW8d4WqsDxPeUi-L1Jmtgr0EIVZ5E0ljVxKHiarWDmXCavp27uxOCKVyjdCwI2XMuxAnX1wkEeosISes8Pl8eXsBe5VGffHZyh4SF0VYXoZskJX0RofmLoDXRVy/s1600-h/coughing+up+a+lung.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhLGovsTDP3lEf-XO0SW8d4WqsDxPeUi-L1Jmtgr0EIVZ5E0ljVxKHiarWDmXCavp27uxOCKVyjdCwI2XMuxAnX1wkEeosISes8Pl8eXsBe5VGffHZyh4SF0VYXoZskJX0RofmLoDXRVy/s400/coughing+up+a+lung.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444274145143204514" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">I was busy coughing up a lung.</span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Seriously, I have some great sick day traditions but don't have the energy. I finally went to Urgent Care last night after five days of freezing/hot sweats with temps ranging from 100 - 103 degrees and a cough that NyQuil couldn't touch.<br /><br />The Dr. was kind enough to tell me I either have a sinus infection or the beginning stages of phenomena. Awesome. He gave me some great stuff though and I'm doing a lot better today. He also sent me home with a mask to wear around the girls...but unfortunately I think it is too late. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Jeff has been a trooper and took two sick days to help out but that didn't stop them from wanting to snuggle.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> I don't have to tell you that babes don't understand that they need to stay away from sick Mama. <br />Maisy has had a tough day....hopefully tonight will be better for her.<br /><br />Anyway, the best thing about being sick is realizing how great it is when you start feeling better. Wish us all luck over here! I think we'll be needing it. :)</span><br /><br /></div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-16685685523092509942010-02-22T18:56:00.000-08:002010-02-22T19:14:33.355-08:00Tradition Tuesday - March<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YV4GhUKHNHGPyOUGcpbisorvyd5bp6yKK8zdx7rJAmqntPUsvhlH-o2BBCe-OYCD39zJ5rfKlILwCNb1VB44Q4ruaEuCbK1m4TqEnHh6VF2WPWOaI-nLzNdJwKwdvHwWLBAeij4m8lms/s1600-h/March+Traditions.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 355px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YV4GhUKHNHGPyOUGcpbisorvyd5bp6yKK8zdx7rJAmqntPUsvhlH-o2BBCe-OYCD39zJ5rfKlILwCNb1VB44Q4ruaEuCbK1m4TqEnHh6VF2WPWOaI-nLzNdJwKwdvHwWLBAeij4m8lms/s400/March+Traditions.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441271644945454738" border="0" /></a>
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center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 51);font-size:20pt;" >St. Patrick's Day Dinner and a Movie:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 51);">Prepare an all green dinner with green mashed potatoes, or rice along with some green soup or pasta.<span style=""> </span>Your festive dinner will only be served to those who are dressed head to toe in green.<span style=""> </span>Each year the outfits your family and friends dream up will get more outrageous.<span style=""> </span>Soon, this will become one of your favorite holiday activities.
<br />After dinner settle in for a St. Patrick's Day Movie and a yummy treat (green sherbet and Sprite floats).
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<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/6305742030?ie=UTF8&tag=amazingmomscom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=6305742030"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 51); text-decoration: none;">The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns</span></a><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="" style="'width:.75pt;height:.75pt'"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\Users\Hannah\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.gif" href="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=amazingmomscom&l=as2&o=1&a=6305742030"> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><img src="file:///C:/Users/Hannah/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif" shapes="_x0000_i1028" border="0" width="1" height="1" /><!--[endif]-->
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 51);"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 51);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><b style=""><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 51);font-size:20pt;" >Leprechaun for a Day:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 51);">Everyone needs the luck of the Irish, but some of us have more luck than others.<span style=""> </span>St. Patrick’s Day is a perfect time to give some of it away!<span style=""> </span>Enlist your children/friends as “Leprechaun’s for a Day” and send them out to share their luck.<span style=""> </span>Make cookies or another simple treat and write a special note and deliver it to a neighbor or friend.<span style=""> </span>Remember they are to act as a Leprechaun and never get caught!<span style=""> </span>It’s also fun to leave a trail of green glitter behind…to add to the lucky magic of the day!<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 51);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 51);"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;font-family:verdana;"><span style="color:maroon;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-54969023422691025922010-02-14T23:42:00.000-08:002010-02-14T23:49:56.303-08:00For Your Monday EnjoymentSorry I've been MIA lately. Busy getting ready for Big Announcement #2. Hope you are having a great Monday. If you need to laugh, this video of Laurel and her favorite "Hello Kitty" boots should do the trick...enjoy!<br /><br /><br /> <iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwYgnPZ4RIXHj5ywWywkOO5JTyrvMGRPmIJDv9uDbVNPevRNFiXL3D3tsPFQqftnC5ZocejnsD7hUjqrspLNA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-62600392978768383202010-02-05T12:38:00.000-08:002010-02-05T12:39:52.934-08:00And the Winners Are...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thanks to everyone who shared! WOW it was so fun to read about some of your favorite memories and traditions. Like I said before, "Don't you just love, love?"</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Joni from <a href="http://joniandbob.blogspot.com/">"A Sneak Peak"</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks again to all of you for sharing your ideas and memories. It was a TREAT!</span></b></div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-47231294059240320682010-02-02T06:41:00.000-08:002010-02-02T06:41:10.611-08:00Tradition Tuesday - Share Your Favorite Valentines Tradition and Win!<div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What's up for grabs? </span></div><div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A <i>free</i> pattern of your choice from the <a href="http://while-they-sleep.blogspot.com/2008/08/pattern-shop-pdf-files-sent-right-to.html">shop</a>! </span></div><div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I read this on my friend Miriam Dyer's blog (</span><i><a href="http://miriamlovell.blogspot.com/search/label/365%20days%20of%20gratitude" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">check out her 365 days of gratitude photos</a></i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>...in a word: inspiring</i>). It was a great reminder to me. If you want to see pictures that go along with each line, go to where she found it: <a href="http://thematernallens.blogspot.com/2010/01/they-are-listening.html">The Maternal Lens</a>.</span></span></b><br />
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1. I love you! There is nothing that will make me stop loving you. Nothing you could do or say or think will ever change that.<br />
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2. You are amazing! I look at you with wonder! Not just at what you can do, but who you are. There is no one like you. No one!<br />
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3. It’s all right to cry. People cry for all kinds of reasons: when they are hurt, sad, glad, or worried; when they are angry, afraid, or lonely. Big people cry too. I do.<br />
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4. You’ve made a mistake. That was wrong. People make mistakes. I do. Is it something we can fix? What can we do? It’s all over. You can start fresh. I know you are sorry. I forgive you.<br />
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5. You did the right thing. That was scary or hard. Even though it wasn’t easy, you did it. I am proud of you; you should be too.<br />
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6. I’m sorry. Forgive me. I made a mistake.<br />
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7. You can change your mind. It’s good to decide, but it is also fine to change.<br />
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8. What a great idea! You were really thinking! How did you come up with that? Tell me more. Your mind is clever!<br />
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9. That was kind. You did something helpful and thoughtful for that person. That must make you feel good inside. Thank you!<br />
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10. I have a surprise for you. It’s not your birthday. It’s for no reason at all. Just a surprise, a little one, but a surprise.<br />
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11. I can wait. We have time. You don’t have to hurry this time.<br />
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12. What would you like to do? It’s your turn to pick. You have great ideas. It’s important to follow your special interests.<br />
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13. Tell me about it. I’d like to hear more. And then what happened? I’ll listen.<br />
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14. I’m right here. I won’t leave without saying good-bye. I am watching you. I am listening to you.<br />
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15. Please and Thank You. These are important words. If I forget to use them, will you remind me?<br />
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16. I missed you. I think about you when we are not together!<br />
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17. Just try. A little bit. One taste, one step. You might like it. Let’s see. I’ll help you if you need it. I think you can do it.<br />
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18. I’ll help you. I heard you call me, here I am. How can I help you? If we both work together, we can get this done. I know you can do it by yourself, but I’m glad to help since you asked.<br />
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19. What do you wish for? Even if it’s not yet time for birthday candles and we don’t have a wishbone, it’s still fun to hear about what you wish for, hope for, and dream about.<br />
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<span style="color: black;">You are probably already saying these things to your kidlets but I really appreciated this reminder. They are precious little people for such a short time. I feel so privileged to get to do this whole "Mama" thing. Don't you?</span><br />
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</div>Hannah Stevensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08015213018165354738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2074756950397076684.post-40923161411241744912010-01-19T21:49:00.000-08:002010-01-19T21:54:09.356-08:00Big Announcement #1 and a Special Deal ONLY for My Readers!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Do you ever wonder what it would have been like to live in a previous generation? What would your worries be? What would your passions be? </b></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: purple;">I have an ever growing pile of patterns that I have learned recently <i>can be shared</i> as they are now considered "public domain" (i.e. their copyright has expired and not been renewed). So I have started the process of cleaning them up and creating PDF's to be purchased <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/laurelandmaisy">in the shop</a>! </span> </b></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Paton's Bayeux Crocheted Pilot-style hat<br />
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