tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840490286655107292024-03-15T03:50:38.661-04:00The Krafty CamelSurviving suburban domestication one play date at a time.Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-20429541594570547352011-12-27T21:42:00.000-05:002011-12-27T21:42:25.717-05:00New Year, New Things For ME :)I'm constantly amazed by the gorgeous items I come across on Etsy. Every item is handmade by people doing the craft they love, putting their heart and soul into each piece for each individual customer. I've started doing a great deal of my personal and gift-giving shopping on Etsy. Department store shopping as taken a permanent backseat for me knowing that the item I've purchased on Etsy was made by a real person, not a machine. Everything from organic, natural, handmade make-up to cute one-of-a-kind knick knacks have ended up in my mailbox. <br />
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Here are some of my favorites, that I'd love to see in my mailbox in the upcoming year...until then I'll just have to continue drooling at the pictures. <br />
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Oh and one more thing:<br />
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Dear family and friends - please file this away as my birthday wishlist. Thank you :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81782478/sterling-silver-and-14k-yellow-gold"><img alt="Sterling Silver and 14k Yellow Gold Stacking Rings - set of 3 Recycled Metal" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.270968404.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81782478/sterling-silver-and-14k-yellow-gold">ErinJaneDesigns</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89203696/lap-desk-custom-order"><img alt="Lap Desk- Custom Order" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.297931765.jpg" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89203696/lap-desk-custom-order">EJbutik</a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84423551/virginia-state-necklace-sterling-silver"><img alt="Virginia State Necklace - Sterling Silver Necklace - Pendant with Heart Silhouette -" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.280181689.jpg" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84423551/virginia-state-necklace-sterling-silver">DestinysCreations</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79969605/morganite-ring-in-14k-white-gold-ring"><img alt="MORGANITE Ring in 14k White Gold Ring, Brushed Finish Palladium White Gold, Cushion Ring" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.264577145.jpg" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79969605/morganite-ring-in-14k-white-gold-ring">onegarnetgirl</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69682572/auvenier-burlap-curved-hobo-bag-with"><img alt="Auvenier Burlap Curved Hobo Bag with Leather in Natural Colour" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.225662181.jpg" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69682572/auvenier-burlap-curved-hobo-bag-with">iragrant</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75478963/mineral-eyeshadow-bayberry-pure-natural"><img alt="Mineral Eyeshadow - Bayberry - Pure & Natural Mineral Eye Color Pigment" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.249272284.jpg" /></a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68072601/tyler-light-ivory-diamond-white-feather"><img alt="TYLER Light Ivory/ diamond white feather flower puff shoe clips for weddings, special occasions, boudoir" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.217057462.jpg" /></a> <br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68072601/tyler-light-ivory-diamond-white-feather">CholeANDMaddie</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-53350557495485116032011-12-26T16:32:00.003-05:002011-12-26T16:36:14.396-05:00A Christmas StoryChristmas has barely passed and New Years is just around the corner - I love this time of the year. Festive, happy, cozy, glimmering, shimmering and filled with love. I hope everyone had a lovely Holiday, spent time with family and friends, ate way too much delicious food and found all their gifts on sale! Our weekend was simple and quiet and a bit reminiscent of "A Christmas Story." Why you ask? I went up for a long needed bath on Christmas Eve with my husband promising to defrost the Tenderloin for Christmas dinner. Fast forward to the next morning and our 7 pound tenderloin is still snuggled in our deep freezer for a long winter's nap. Come dinner time our tenderloin has barely defrosted and Christmas Dinner was a phone call to our local chinese food joint for pickup! My comfort in all of this? There were at least 7 other families there doing the same thing.<br />
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Far Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah :)<br />
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</div><div>I'm looking forward to 2012 with new goals and a renewed vigor to do it (it = everything) right this year! </div></div><div><br />
</div><div>Hope everyone enjoys the rest of this joyous season and has a very happy new year :)</div>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-68303814419027498062011-11-29T11:21:00.001-05:002011-11-29T11:28:31.948-05:00Snag a Christmas Deal at HEARTSY today!Okay Okay, I've got to admit, I may have been a little hesitant with signing DesignsbyALY up with <a href="http://www.heartsy.me/">Heartsy</a>. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but once I bought a voucher for a shop I had been eyeing for quiet a while with a savings of over 50%, I was hooked. I've really come around to the idea of loving the entire idea of Heartsy and the awesome opportunity it gives to its members to try new shops out at a H.U.G.E discount. Especially during this Christmas Season, when wallets are a little tighter than in past years, I like the idea of people still being able to afford quality, handcrafted, even custom, items at a bargain price.<br />
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DesignsbyALY is being featured on Heartsy (<a href="http://heartsy.me/">Heartsy.me</a>) starting today Tuesday Nov 29 for VIP members and Wed Nov 30 for regular Heartsy members. VIP Heartsy Members get a $20 for $50 credit towards anything in the store, including custom items. Regular Members get $20 for $40 credit towards the same. That's at least 50% off! But Hurry and get your deal, as I only have a very few limited vouchers. <br />
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Shopping!<br />
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A sample on newly listed items from my shop:<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87214540/christmas-earrings-glowing-white"><img alt="Christmas Earrings, Glowing White Moonstone Green Peridot Red Garnet 14K Gold Fill Holiday Gemstones Christmas Jewelry Stocking Stuffer" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.291290578.jpg" /></a><br />
Glowing White Moonstone, Red Garnet, Green Peridot - Christmas Jewelry on Etsy<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87229072/christmas-ornament-earrings-bali"><img alt="Christmas Ornament Earrings, Bali Sterling Silver Round "ornament" mixed metals Christmas Earrings Jingle Bells" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.291332468.jpg" /></a><br />
Brushed Bali Sterling Silver on Mixed Metals, "Ornament" Earrings, Christmas Jewelry on Etsy<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87236625/swiss-blue-topaz-earrings-aaa-sky-blue?ref=v1_other_1"><img alt="Swiss Blue Topaz Earrings, AAA Sky Blue Swiss Topaz Oxidized Sterling Silver December Birthday December Birthstone" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.291153713.jpg" /></a><br />
Swiss Blue Topaz Earrings, December Birthday December Birthstone Jewelry on Etsy<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87268561/swiss-blue-topaz-necklace-aaa-sky-blue?ref=v1_other_1"><img alt="Swiss Blue Topaz Necklace, AAA Sky Blue Swiss Topaz Oxidized Sterling Silver December Birthday December Birthstone" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.290610533.jpg" /></a><br />
Swiss Blue Topaz Necklace, December Birthday December Birthstone Jewelry on Etsy<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87273256/moss-aquamarine-earrings-aaa-mossy-blue?ref=v1_other_1"><img alt="Moss Aquamarine Earrings, AAA Mossy Blue Aquamarine 14K Gold Fill March Birthday March Birthstone" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.290626737.jpg" /></a><br />
AAA Moss Aquamarine Necklace, March Birthstone March Birthday Jewelry on EtsyValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-83887156384749672862011-11-25T21:15:00.000-05:002011-11-25T21:15:50.683-05:00BLACK FRIDAY CYBER MONDAY SALE - 30% OFF EVERYTHINGLadies and Gentlemen, introducing the largest sale DesignsbyALY has ever had... 30% off... just to kick of the holiday season with a BANG! Discounts already taken, no coupon code needed. Just add to cart and check out. Only until Monday November 28, 2011. So hurry! Also, YES, I'm still accepting custom orders!! December 12th cut-off for custom orders with Guaranteed Christmas Delivery! <br />
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Tons of goodies still available...and anything custom is welcome!<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86309694/black-friday-cyber-monday-london-blue"><img alt="Black Friday Cyber Monday London Blue Topaz Necklace, AAA London Blue Topaz Oxidized Sterling Silver December Birthday December Birthstone" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.289619764.jpg" /></a><br />
AAA London Blue Topaz Necklace<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86702529/black-friday-cyber-monday-engraved"><img alt="Black Friday Cyber Monday Engraved Birthstone Necklace, AAA Gemstones 14K Gold Filled Coin Disk Custom Stamped Christmas Jewelry, Bridesmai" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.289619752.jpg" /></a><br />
AAA Birthstone Gemstone Custom Handstamped Necklace (LOVE!!)<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70287099/black-friday-cyber-monday-emerald"><img alt="Black Friday Cyber Monday Emerald Earrings, Organic Natural Emeralds 14kt gold fill Genuine Gemstone May Birthday May Birthstone Christmas" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.289490595.jpg" /></a><br />
Genuine Emerald EarringsValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-51416822888346620582011-11-15T08:23:00.000-05:002011-11-15T08:23:55.673-05:00November Birthstone Jewelry - CITRINE!Citrine is a gorgeous, glowing, golden honey yellow gemstone. I carry the highest quality Citrine in my shop (AAA and AAAA quality), so what you see below is a spectacular representation of this warm and sunny gemstone. Want something custom for yourself or that special person? I will work with you to get your jewelry just right! Contact me on Etsy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyALY?ref=si_shop">http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyALY</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85132068/aaaa-citrine-earrings-yellow-citrine?ref=v1_other_2"><img alt="AAAA Citrine Earrings, Yellow Citrine Oxidized Sterling Silver November Birthday November Birthstone" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.282705881.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85142232/aaa-citrine-earrings-14k-gold-fill"><img alt="AAA Citrine Earrings, 14K Gold Fill November Birthday November Birthstone Golden Honey Autumn Fall Fashion Trend" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.282741195.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73810006/aaaa-citrine-earrings-aaa-green-apatite"><img alt="AAAA Citrine Earrings, AAA Green Apatite Oxidized Sterling Silver November Birthday November Birthstone" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.278416756.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72700242/aaa-citrine-necklace-sterling-silver-bee"><img alt="AAA Citrine Necklace, Sterling Silver Bee 3-in-1 November Birthday November Birthstone necklace - A Drop of Honey LAST ONE" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.278415154.jpg" /></a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-50060102156394903802011-11-15T08:12:00.001-05:002011-11-15T08:14:04.287-05:00Guess who is going to be featured on Heartsy? This girl!!!!I'm going to be on featured on Heartsy.me on Nov 30! What is Heartsy? It's Groupon for Etsy. My deal will be $20 for $40 worth of jewelry, plus free shipping. Just in time for the holidays! It's just going to be for 3 days, so get there early :): <a href="http://heartsy.me/shops/7053-designsbyaly" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #43b3d8; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_new">http://heartsy.me/shops/7053-designsbyaly</a><br />
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A few pieces from my Christmas Collection: <br />
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<img alt="Christmas Earrings, Green Peridot White Sapphire and Red Garnet 14K Gold Fill Holiday Gemstones, Christmas Jewelry, Xmas Jewelry" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.279292640.jpg" /><br />
$25 - Green Peridot, White Sapphire and Red Garnet<br />
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<img alt="Christmas Tree Earrings, Sterling Silver Christmas Jewelry Emerald Green Czech Glass Christmas Earrings, December" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.283238994.jpg" /><br />
$18 - Stacked Green Bell Flower Christmas TreesValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-68647902605372381242011-10-12T09:34:00.000-04:002011-10-12T09:34:25.224-04:00Running a big sale in my shop. Need something custom? Get it now at 20% off before the crazy rush of Christmas:<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79167895/20-off-fall-sale-earthy-green-czech?ref=v1_other_2"><img alt="20% OFF FALL SALE Earthy Green Czech Crystal Earrings and chain on Antique Bronze, Jade Empire" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.276538446.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72700242/20-off-fall-sale-aaa-citrine-necklace?ref=v1_other_1"><img alt="20% OFF FALL SALE Aaa Citrine Necklace, Sterling Silver Bee 3-in-1 November Birthstone necklace - A Drop of Honey" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.276459067.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77220756/20-off-fall-sale-aaa-mystic-gray-quartz"><img alt="20% OFF FALL SALE Aaa Mystic Gray Quartz Earrings, Smoky Quartz Gemstone Handcrafted Oxidized Sterling Silver earrings, Stormy Skies" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.276536474.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77221152/20-off-fall-sale-aaa-mystic-gray-quartz?ref=v1_other_2"><img alt="20% OFF FALL SALE Aaa Mystic Gray Quartz Necklace, Smoky Quartz Gemstone on Oxidized Sterling Silver, Stormy Skies" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.276457221.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80407972/20-off-fall-sale-peridot-necklace-august"><img alt="20% OFF FALL SALE Peridot Necklace August Birthstone 14kt gold fill Aaa - Aaaa Quality, Grass Stain" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.276457059.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80408650/20-off-fall-sale-peridot-earrings-august?ref=v1_other_2"><img alt="20% OFF FALL SALE Peridot Earrings August Birthstone and 14kt Gold Fill Marquis Aaa - Aaaa Quality, Grass Stain" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.276457077.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79642007/20-off-fall-sale-aaa-rock-crystal-quartz"><img alt="20% OFF FALL SALE Aaa Rock Crystal Quartz Earrings, April Birthstone Oxidized Sterling Silver - Ice Queen" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.276460075.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79641257/20-off-fall-sale-aaa-green-mystic-quartz?ga_search_query=mystic%2Bgreen&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6195541"><img alt="20% OFF FALL SALE Aaa Green Mystic Quartz Earrings, White Topaz and Oxidized Sterling Silver - Pixie Dust" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.276459301.jpg" /></a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-45222702724245111242011-09-30T00:32:00.002-04:002011-09-30T00:37:02.386-04:00Flirting With FallIt's officially Fall - the leaves have started to turn hues of golden, amber, russet and copper. The air is a little cooler, a little crisper. I have apple picking and pumpkin lattes on my mind. I love this season! I've updated my shop to bring a little of fall to any wardrobe. As always, want something customized? Yea, I do that :)<br />
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</div><div>Shopping Early for Christmas? Use code XMAS20 for 20% off your entire order and free shipping now through 12/31/11. See my entire shop here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyALY?ref=si_shop">http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyALY?ref=si_shop</a><br />
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</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81832515/only-one-hessonite-garnet-necklace-fall"><img alt="ONLY ONE Hessonite Garnet Necklace, Fall Necklace of Red, Orange, Yellow and Amber Gemstones on 14kt gold fill - Autumn Leaves" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.271236365.jpg" /></a></div><div>Hessonite and 14kt Gold Fill Necklace - Only One!</div><div><br />
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</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80086161/yellow-tourmaline-earrings-october"><img alt="Yellow Tourmaline Earrings October Birthstone and Oxidized Sterling Silver, Drop of Sunshine" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.268997958.jpg" /></a></div><div>Yellow Tourmaline and Oxidized Sterling Silver Earrings<br />
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</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81731750/pumpkin-necklace-on-antique-bronze-by"><img alt="Pumpkin Necklace on Antique Bronze by designsbyaly October, Autumn, Fall, Halloween - The Great Pumpkin" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.270796116.jpg" /></a></div><div>Pumpkin Necklace</div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78740608/earrings-aaa-rock-crystal-tundra"><img alt="Earrings AAA Rock Crystal, Tundra Sapphire and Sterling Silver, Fall Festival" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.269001842.jpg" /></a></div></div><div>Rock Crystal Quartz and Sapphire Earrings</div>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-10923025950620235932011-05-24T19:34:00.002-04:002011-05-24T19:40:40.108-04:00Jalapeño Cheddar Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2SB9p8dXxc7_ZgbfCcyz5yBUCUkFBumVj_Oh3MpsUma8StL556NWjaDnul5_zHYcjsSTAcELHJV4R87XbTVoMW-NVZiADvR_0nLKAf8lRrGEjTBGJlF_shxi_MfwcLIkH4YCdtiCSSCN/s1600/021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW2SB9p8dXxc7_ZgbfCcyz5yBUCUkFBumVj_Oh3MpsUma8StL556NWjaDnul5_zHYcjsSTAcELHJV4R87XbTVoMW-NVZiADvR_0nLKAf8lRrGEjTBGJlF_shxi_MfwcLIkH4YCdtiCSSCN/s400/021.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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I've been doing so well with my Paleo food overhaul (ha!) that I decided today was a good a day as any to make some delicious, homemade, spicy, cheesy Jalapeño Cheddar Bread. Actually, I've been really good about avoiding carbs, so I needed a good splurge. I've been eyeballing this recipe for a while now. As I've admitted before, I'm a carb-a-holic and Panera Bread has a delicious bagel with jalapeños and cheddar that I get every time we go there. When I saw this recipe, I knew right then I'd have to give it a try and see if it measured up. I left the jalapeño seeds in and added chunks of cheddar and I've got to say it rivaled those bagels in bread form. The outside had a nice golden crust, and the inside was soft with flecks of green and pale yellow scattered throughout. It had just a hint of spice and delicious cheese pockets from the cubes - my favorite part! I got two loaves out of this recipe but not to worry, in spirit of keeping to my food overhaul loaf number 2 is safely snuggled in foil and tucked inside a ziplock baggy in the freezer so he doesn't end up in my stomach. By accident of course.<br />
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I used my Kitchen Aid to make this bread and so my directions are in this form, but of course you can do it all by hand or use your bread machine. I don't use bread machines, so just make sure to follow the directions of your particular machine :).<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Jalapeño Cheddar Bread</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">5 cups all-purpose flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, divided</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cups cubed extra sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/4 inch squares)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup minced (or roughly chopped, if preferred) jalapeño peppers</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/3 cup white sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 and 1/3 cups hot water (not over 105 degrees or yeast will die)</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast (or 4.5 teaspoons)</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons vegetable oil</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">DIRECTIONS:</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ol><li>In a large mixing bowl combine flour, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, jalapeño peppers, white sugar (minus 1 tablespoon) and salt</li>
<li>In a separate bowl (I used the bowl of my Kitchen Aid), combine hot water, yeast and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.</li>
<li>Add oil to yeast mixture. </li>
<li>Using paddle attachment of Kitchen Aid, add flour mixture to yeast mixture and knead of low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium for a few minutes. Alternately, use your hands.</li>
<li>Add remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and cheese chunks. Mix gently into dough by hand. </li>
<li>Grease bowl and turn dough over so dough is greased as well. Cover and let rise in warm place for about 1 hour.</li>
<li>Punch dough down and divide into two greased loaf pans. Let rise in a warm place for another hour.</li>
<li>Preheat oven to 325 and bake for about 30 minutes or until bread is cooked through. </li>
<li>Let cool for 5-10 minutes then turn out onto cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing. </li>
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<a href="http://thepaleodiet.com/">http://thepaleodiet.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.earth360.com/diet_paleodiet_balzer.html">http://www.earth360.com/diet_paleodiet_balzer.html</a><br />
<a href="http://paleomama.com/">http://paleomama.com/</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-48805544045380133352011-05-02T20:39:00.001-04:002011-05-02T20:40:22.022-04:00{In This Moment}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkbD6MVBUgD8VkCr-XHM5IptuuD1dtomx1mdkGbL52qjf-h3I1zT_lrC686XfO6ie3cIFGy8WjuAhNsPKWysVak9MZcjI8VecIfZ4nOQ1CAYt1XpYIFbgsd4DANAmMBaTN8f_mnQx_DO9p/s1600/568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkbD6MVBUgD8VkCr-XHM5IptuuD1dtomx1mdkGbL52qjf-h3I1zT_lrC686XfO6ie3cIFGy8WjuAhNsPKWysVak9MZcjI8VecIfZ4nOQ1CAYt1XpYIFbgsd4DANAmMBaTN8f_mnQx_DO9p/s400/568.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Baa Baa Black Sheep, Have you any Wool?<br />
I wonder if they ended up with three bags full once they got down shearing this lot. Cuties. Taken in Mount Vernon (George Washington's Home).Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-64458983097112429912011-04-17T22:04:00.001-04:002011-04-17T22:05:50.511-04:00{In This Moment}Every Monday I will post where I wish I was at this moment. A snapshot in time. It may be from any period of my life (oh goodness!). Today, I wish I was here, chasing after a bird on a gorgeous spring day with my two-year old. What could be better than letting yourself go completely without a care in the world?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DQ is obsessed with the Colonial Times - she loves Petticoats and Bonnets, Old English, ProperTea Parties, Felicity and Elizabeth, Fifes and Drums, The Revolutionary War, John Smith and Pocahontas and all things George Washington. It's not surprising that this time period in history is mine and CD's favorite as well. When it comes to love of American History we're three peas in a pod. </span><br>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We surprised the kids this weekend with a last-minute mini vacay to Williamsburg, VA. It was tiring and there was too much to see in the two days we had, but we had a blast. </span><br>
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I **heart** this umbrella stand..<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68964763/walnut-hollow-stump?ref=sr_list_20&ga_search_query=umbrella+stand&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade"><img alt="Walnut Hollow Stump" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.222658961.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71562970/stadium-stomper-collegiate-rain-boots?ref=v1_other_1"><img alt="Stadium Stomper Collegiate Rain Boots" height="400" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.233511183.jpg" width="270" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69807141/splish-splash-stomp-spring-word-blocks?ref=sr_list_13&ga_search_query=rain+boots&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade"><img alt="Splish, Splash, Stomp Spring Word Blocks" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.226176491.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70896847/puddle-stomping-in-black-white-8x10?ref=sr_list_36&ga_search_query=rain+boots&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade"><img alt="puddle stomping in black & white, 8x10 original photo" height="640" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.230734163.jpg" width="512" /></a><br />
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And last but not least, because they remind me of my childhood in the 80s:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">sweeeeeeeeeet!</div>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-67809707991691480892011-04-01T12:49:00.001-04:002011-04-01T12:51:39.210-04:00My newest reading adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It came, it finally came!! Thank you dear mailman. I am so excited! If you don't see me or hear from me for the next few weeks, I'm buried in my book. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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If you haven't read these series (The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel), you're totally missing out!!<br />
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That is all :)Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-75953187374651030642011-03-31T14:18:00.004-04:002011-03-31T14:25:47.566-04:00What's Under Your Stairs?I often dream of having lots of storage. In our cozy home with three kids under the age of 8, often our house is cluttered from one side to the other with toys and clothes and other odds and ends. Add to that my mess of entertaining platters, bowls and serving utensils, crafting projects, jewelry making supplies, and sprinkle in a bit of CD's books galore and camping/fishing/hiking gear and I find myself wishing we had more space. Between us, our garage is our storage space. Not very pretty and not very practical. Since moving is out of the question, I've been dreaming of ways to make better use of the space we already have. I've found a few beautiful ideas for under our stairwells. Now, if only I could find someone to do it for free...<br>
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I want this in our basement. We have a bench, so we're already sorta kinda half way there, right?<br>
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I love the smell of Lavender almost as much I love the smell of Roses - mmmmmm mmmmm - so, I really enjoyed making my latest project: Lavender Drawer Sachets. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">organic dried lavender...yummy</td></tr>
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I used scrap fabric lying around my house and stuffed each sachet with about 1/4 - 1/2 cup of dried organic lavender. I wanted to make sure I didn't have an overpowering knock-you-off-your-feet lavender smell permeating through the drawers, just a subtle smell of lavender in the clothing. The entire room smelled soooo good while I was making these. Did I mention I *love* the way lavender smells? As soon as I was done, I put a sachet in the drawer that holds my t-shirts and other workout clothing. You see I have Pilates on Wednesday morning and I'm bound and determined to smell lavender, not drawer, fresh....Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-59468330822529863552011-03-27T15:05:00.004-04:002011-03-27T15:25:55.509-04:00A picture is worth a thousand wordsI just have to share these pics because the difference in reaction to a sparkler between lil' man and his cousin J is so funny. We celebrated lil man's 6th birthday party yesterday with all of our family. Instead of getting a regular candle for him to blow out, we got him a sparkler to shake it up a bit. Fun, right? Yes, for his 4 year-old cousin J. But apparently sparklers are beneath 6 year olds. It *almost* looks like he is crying here, but between you and me, I think this is his attempt at trying to look "cool" and nonchalant (and do I see a hint of embarrassment here as well?). Oh goodness. Do they really start this young?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course I have to share pics of Alina at the party yesterday wearing the fabric rosette headband I made for her:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMEDL3rFiLfsD1vHms-tLFvu1JLnJ3IUAlbfc5aW-G4yd_JRNCFVW7Ylp8E9XpvDtBbVgZSXErKKzabsr_ss4Z6CsBDAiw4xhpXSRfEBcsf4HZ3JQ0a1aUGX-BBNeWzz2VGcRLd16O9NF/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMEDL3rFiLfsD1vHms-tLFvu1JLnJ3IUAlbfc5aW-G4yd_JRNCFVW7Ylp8E9XpvDtBbVgZSXErKKzabsr_ss4Z6CsBDAiw4xhpXSRfEBcsf4HZ3JQ0a1aUGX-BBNeWzz2VGcRLd16O9NF/s320/003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuFMtH9NrPa8_xBOw4c_OgVn8-XYyxLL9X6P29ECMbZpmZ-1URdp5jyS5aq_3cc9LDTErI_xL24MUcE-Fazrk_Be1wAM1wrCJM6TdAmyocQaVJivivpuQEklGeiqkivjutUGLUDhG2t8CY/s1600/098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuFMtH9NrPa8_xBOw4c_OgVn8-XYyxLL9X6P29ECMbZpmZ-1URdp5jyS5aq_3cc9LDTErI_xL24MUcE-Fazrk_Be1wAM1wrCJM6TdAmyocQaVJivivpuQEklGeiqkivjutUGLUDhG2t8CY/s320/098.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I've seen these cute little headbands all over the place recently and I've got to tell you that I'm in love with them. They are just so sweet, aren't they? I think they look just as cute on kids as they do on teens or even adults. I would totally rock one of these to work, but since I don't work (hehehe), my playdate moms will be the lucky ones to see me in my new head gear instead :). These are seriously so simple to make, and considering that I have like a million pieces of fabric scrap hanging around my house from making my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyALY?section_id=7813140">pillow covers</a> I may have a new hobby!! **Cue eye roll from CD here.**<br>
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Today was my first time making these, and trust me, if I can make them, so can anyone!<br>
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</tbody></table>Oh, and before I forget, I'm offering a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Mother's Day Special</b></span> to all the Early Birds out there. Head on over to my<a href="http://designsbyaly.etsy.com/"> Etsy shop</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/convo_main.php?ref=si_con">convo</a> me to set up a special listing for you and for a *secret* (cuz that's how I roll) 20% off coupon code!Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1884049028665510729.post-81444965661971277292011-03-19T19:12:00.001-04:002011-03-24T10:11:03.403-04:00The big 0-6!Happy Birthday Lil' Man. He's a big 0-6 today! How fast are the years flying by?? Per Lil' Man's request we celebrated his special day with Dunkin' Donuts for breakfast, Sushi for lunch and Spaghetti for dinner. <br />
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The cupcakes were from Wegmans. If anyone has a Wegmans near them and have yet to taste their cakes/cupcakes, do it! They are so good! We always get all of our birthday cakes from there, they usually have all the themes the kiddos are into and they are cheap to boot!<br />
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</div>DQ was too full to eat cupcakes when I was taking pictures so I couldn't get one of her scarfing hers down, but rest assured she did it justice. <br />
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I have a love, love relationship with Irish Soda Bread. Actually, I think that goes for all kinds of breads (naan, anyone?). So with St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I thought what better time to enjoy this little loaf of deliciousness - with half the guilt - since I actually have a reason, besides a craving, for making it? Irish Soda Bread is a little sweet, a little savory, you can eat it with stew for dinner, you can eat it with butter for breakfast, you can have it with a spot of tea at high noon. I could keep going, but I'd rather get to the eatin'. So...shall we get started with the cookin'?<br>
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The tread climber/mill is technically mine since he feels awkward and clumsy on it. He's more of an outdoor runner, which is a good thing because I don't know if my cute little machine could handle him. He's ex-Army and recently he's gotten into something called <a href="http://www.sealfit.com/">SEALFIT</a> which all these Military guys are doing. It has people do crazy, impossible things they call workouts.<br />
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I've been told we've got a medicine ball, a jump rope, a few kettle bells and a pull up bar coming as well. Wondeful. I wonder if I'll be expected to work out too...?Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02443103837230005301noreply@blogger.com2