Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Nesting, online?
I've been told my "blogs I read" list is outdated. I have to apologize for all the dead links there. Though, really, do I have to apologize for other fellow bloggers ceasing to be so, and thus letting their blogs die out? I'm not really sure. But either way, there's an updated list of some blogs I've been reading and not sharing- and all the links should work! Enjoy responsibly!
ahhhh.....
I just took a deep, toasty bath in our brand new tub. The air tub and chromatherapy elements weren't hooked up yet, so I will later experience a full-featured bath, but this was great on its own.
Our old tub was a cast iron one, and that meant that it took some work to warm it up, like lots of hot water and patience. Also, the water cooled off quickly. This new tub is acrylic, and "warm to the touch" is known to be a property of acrylic tubs. Well, I took a bath awhile ago and the water is still quite warm. I had to get out since I was getting overheated! Oops, sorry baby. I'll try not to do that again!
DH and I should both sleep like rocks- it's his turn to take a tubby now.
Our old tub was a cast iron one, and that meant that it took some work to warm it up, like lots of hot water and patience. Also, the water cooled off quickly. This new tub is acrylic, and "warm to the touch" is known to be a property of acrylic tubs. Well, I took a bath awhile ago and the water is still quite warm. I had to get out since I was getting overheated! Oops, sorry baby. I'll try not to do that again!
DH and I should both sleep like rocks- it's his turn to take a tubby now.
free pastry day at Starbucks!
Thanks MIL for the tip! Go here before 10:30 am today. To print your coupon, or just show the baristas there the deal on your mobile.
32 weeks pregnant
And I just cast on for my first knitted item for this baby. A little hat for him to wear after he's born. Those little pink and blue generic striped hospital issues hats are for the babies with non-knitters in their lives. This baby needs a soft cotton handknit hat of his own.
It's the same hat pattern I knit for Noah, and very basic. I am considering knitting the child's first initial on it, though for some customization.
I've been working part-time and it seems like every client feels the need to acknowledge how much bigger I am at this session, than I was at the last. I decided once my belly width measures my height, then I will know baby-time is right around the corner! I'm 5'10 so there's a ways to go by that standard!
It's the same hat pattern I knit for Noah, and very basic. I am considering knitting the child's first initial on it, though for some customization.
I've been working part-time and it seems like every client feels the need to acknowledge how much bigger I am at this session, than I was at the last. I decided once my belly width measures my height, then I will know baby-time is right around the corner! I'm 5'10 so there's a ways to go by that standard!
I had an inquiry for the marshmallow fondant recipe that I used- here it is. I have to admit, I sampled it a bit when it was finished- without the cake!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Noah's favorite art project at Grammy and Ba-pa's house
Having a blast, making a mess. Don't worry mom, we cleaned it up! Dot dot
dot!!!!
dot!!!!
Marshmallow fondant, a cake for elzbieta
I wanted to make a fondant-ed cake for my friend's big b-day. I went to
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
Marshmallow fondant, a cake for elzbieta
I wanted to make a fondant-ed cake for my friend's big b-day. I went to
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
Marshmallow fondant, a cake for elzbieta
I wanted to make a fondant-ed cake for my friend's big b-day. I went to
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
walmart and saw ready-made fondue from Wilton cake decorating. I read the
ingredients. It horrified me to see that glycerin was listed amidst many
other weird non-edible sounding things.
I put that package back and went online to read for a fondant recipe. I
found many but also read that many people think fondant tastes rather
inedible. Well, that sounded unpleasant. Then, I came across marshmallow
fondant. I picked a recipe and made it 2 days in advance so that it could
"set". It was made of tons of powdered sugar, marshmallows, and a little
water and vanilla extract. It tasted like a gourmet Peep easter candy. My
friend loved her daisy mmfondant cake, and I enjoyed some too.
Making rice krispie bars
With my being pregnant I have been getting tired really easily. So, I have
been trying to come up with fun at-home activities to do. One morning we
made rice krispie bars. I never realized making treats could also incite so
many tantrums. He wanted the marshmallows, the PB, then the marshmallows
again, and then finally, the chocolate chips. Since you can't just make them
plain! I added a little PB to the marshmallow/krispie mix to add some
protein, then melted more PB with some chocolate to top them. He was happy
at the end though, as he got to lick off a yummy-coated spatula.
been trying to come up with fun at-home activities to do. One morning we
made rice krispie bars. I never realized making treats could also incite so
many tantrums. He wanted the marshmallows, the PB, then the marshmallows
again, and then finally, the chocolate chips. Since you can't just make them
plain! I added a little PB to the marshmallow/krispie mix to add some
protein, then melted more PB with some chocolate to top them. He was happy
at the end though, as he got to lick off a yummy-coated spatula.
Vintage bathroom pics
Goodbye pink and black tiles...non-ventilated bathroom and the mildew you
left us...
left us...
Vintage bathroom pics
Goodbye pink and black tiles...non-ventilated bathroom and the mildew you
left us...
left us...
Vintage bathroom pics
Goodbye pink and black tiles...non-ventilated bathroom and the mildew you
left us...
left us...
Vintage bathroom pics
Goodbye pink and black tiles...non-ventilated bathroom and the mildew you
left us...
left us...
Thursday, March 11, 2010
bathrooommmmmm!
We've been exiling ourselves to various places- though the bathroom project just began on Monday. Our neighbors are already wondering where we are.
Monday- demolition day- Tuesday, tile removal and electrician came to get some wiring up, wed. and today insulation with some special high-tech rf 15 insulation made of recycled steel and volcanic rock. I've been told it's virtually fire-proof. Our contractor was really excited to get to use this special material for the first time in our bathroom. He saw it at a trade show where there was a blow torch blazing on it all day and it didn't burn. Cool, I thought.
Today, was an inspection of some sort, and the hole was cut for our skylight which is round and will be located above my new air jet tub (which is at home in a box on the landing). Yes, a skylight. And a heater/vent/fan/nightlight to replace the lack of bathroom fan. I am so excited to add additional heat to the bathroom and extra lighting. It should be amazing. I just have to be patient.
Right now there's just a toilet in the bathroom, and I filled an ice cream pail with water and set a towel with some rosemary goat soap next to it, atop the air tub box in our hallway. It actually works well enough for the middle of the night when I don't want to walk downstairs to the kitchen sink k.to wash my hands.
Pregnancy wise- I am 30 weeks along, blood pressure is great, and everything else is tracking along just fine. I'm big enough, that's for sure, and I just keep on growing.
Noah is as intrigued with the bathroom project as we are. He likes to go upstairs and we hold him and give him a chance to look around.
Tomorrow some extra talented friends of ours are tackling the plumbing. Fantastic. Perhaps my tub will see the light of day soon instead of the darkness of the box.
Knitting wise- I am trying to finish a second sock that is lime and pin
Monday- demolition day- Tuesday, tile removal and electrician came to get some wiring up, wed. and today insulation with some special high-tech rf 15 insulation made of recycled steel and volcanic rock. I've been told it's virtually fire-proof. Our contractor was really excited to get to use this special material for the first time in our bathroom. He saw it at a trade show where there was a blow torch blazing on it all day and it didn't burn. Cool, I thought.
Today, was an inspection of some sort, and the hole was cut for our skylight which is round and will be located above my new air jet tub (which is at home in a box on the landing). Yes, a skylight. And a heater/vent/fan/nightlight to replace the lack of bathroom fan. I am so excited to add additional heat to the bathroom and extra lighting. It should be amazing. I just have to be patient.
Right now there's just a toilet in the bathroom, and I filled an ice cream pail with water and set a towel with some rosemary goat soap next to it, atop the air tub box in our hallway. It actually works well enough for the middle of the night when I don't want to walk downstairs to the kitchen sink k.to wash my hands.
Pregnancy wise- I am 30 weeks along, blood pressure is great, and everything else is tracking along just fine. I'm big enough, that's for sure, and I just keep on growing.
Noah is as intrigued with the bathroom project as we are. He likes to go upstairs and we hold him and give him a chance to look around.
Tomorrow some extra talented friends of ours are tackling the plumbing. Fantastic. Perhaps my tub will see the light of day soon instead of the darkness of the box.
Knitting wise- I am trying to finish a second sock that is lime and pin
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