Oct 31st, 2008
by Domestic Scientist.
I finally got some time to make cookies again! Sorry for missing the last two Cookie Fridays. I must confess I strapped the baby into his high chair and gave him not exactly healthy baby food to keep him appeased while I baked. Nilla wafers RULE.
White Chocolate Blueberry Cookies
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, room [...]
Oct 30th, 2008
by Domestic Scientist.
Welcome, everyone visiting from CRAFT Magazine! If I may guide your attention up to the tab that says “Free Patterns” you will find all sorts of geeky patterns and templates. They’re all free, as well. I’m all about sharing my geeky, crafty love.
If you would like to streamline the post entries, just [...]
Oct 30th, 2008
by Domestic Scientist.
I LOVE this rendition of the Home Is Where The Controller Is by SuzyCat:
I’m a little ashamed that I didn’t think of this one!
Oct 29th, 2008
by Domestic Scientist.
Okie dokie, so I have gotten to a point of frustration with the knitting. I love the way the stockinette stitch looks, all those little parallel Vs really appeal to my OCD side. The problem I’m having is the bottom curls. Like REALLY curls. I’m trying to find information online, and I’m getting different answers [...]
Oct 27th, 2008
by Domestic Scientist.
I had one of the craziest weekends I’ve had in a long time. First off, the Professor went out of state with his grandparents overnight. This was the first time he and I had been apart for more than a few hours. While I was looking forward to having a weekend all [...]
Oct 23rd, 2008
by Domestic Scientist.
Word to the wise: If you have just watched Speed Racer with your one year old, and the super catchy theme song during the credits inspires you to dance the baby dance with him (booty wiggles and arm flails), you may want to close the blinds. I didn’t realize that there was a [...]
Oct 22nd, 2008
by Domestic Scientist.
So the costumes are tugging along. It can get quite frustrating at times. Fabric just doesn’t do what I tell it to! I like yarn. It does just what I want it to. No folding or fraying or getting crooked in the sewing machine. Argh. And my lovely [...]
Oct 21st, 2008
by Domestic Scientist.
Another “Home Is Where the Controller is” Sighting!!!
Misty over at Rarest Generic made one for her old roommate for Christmas. It tickles me to think of people’s loved ones getting this on Christmas morning.
Misty is new to crafty blogging. Go on over to her site and give her some Newbie love!
Oct 20th, 2008
by Domestic Scientist.
I started working on the Halloween costumes this weekend. I was right, I am TOTALLY insane for trying this. But so far, I haven’t had any major catastrophes. I had no idea how involved the sewing process was. But I’ve learned how to install a zipper, add darts, and baste and [...]
Oct 17th, 2008
by Domestic Scientist.
Sorry, foodies. No cookie recipe this week. I am going to be over at my Mother in law’s house, picking her brain about sewing patterns. I am making out Halloween costumes this year. I don’t know WHAT I was thinking when I agreed to do that since the only thing I’ve [...]