YOP Week #29

I hope you had a good week  I was doing fine until I somehow...do not ask me....I messed up my sock and had to frog.  I was just starting on the heel turn.  I must admit it was not a good day for me as my mind was on other issues.  So, to get myself back on track I decided to take my daily walk.  While walking it felt like my shoe had gotten wet so when I came home I took my shoe off and lo and behold I had blown out the toe on my hand-knitted sock  that I have only worn maybe 4 times?

It was Cherry Heart's pattern and it is a rounded toe.  I have no idea how to repair it....do any of you?  Or is it a goner?  I've never had that happen although I must admit I have just started wearing my socks.  I was not a happy camper yesterday. 
As for what got done this week......one bib finished

and another started.......

I worked a bit on my cowl.............

I finished the first week of the Scrapghan CAL.............

Santa Sunday..............

Monthly Monday...............

and Stars and Stripes Saturday.............

that's all my crafting this week..............my punch needle still has not come in!  This morning I made waffles...........I freeze them and then stick them in the toaster just like Eggo's! My waffle maker is so old the cord is cloth!  But it works great and never sticks if I spray it with Crisco.  Waffle batter recipe is on All Recipes, of course! LOL!

My Cleaning Extravaganza is going well!  I've finished the bathroom (week #1) and my closet (week #2).  This coming week is week #3; my bedroom.  I'm taking a load of bags and boxes to the Salvation Army in Mountain Home one day next week so we'll see if I get the bedroom done in 1 week but even 2 weeks and I'll be happy!
Here are your "tidbits" for today.............Here are the instructions at Ehow

Who said animals aren't smart?  That is probably who we learned it from!

I have got to do this!  I have several lampshades that need repairing/recovering..........Here are the instructions

and last but not least....a little humor to sprinkle over your day.............

Happy Trails!!!

Cleaning Extravaganza Week #2 is done!

 Beautiful winter..........in my dreams..........

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I did it!  There are now "3 bags full"!  No more heels, only 1 purse and I think there is some more that might go next round but I'm very satisfied with all I got rid of.
On the left on top, those containers contain shoes and one container contains weights for lifting and some stretching straps.  I keep my ironing board, iron and sprays in the closet because I iron in my bedroom....where the t.v. is! LOL!  I have an emergency lantern and the next container has my one the only purse left.  I really don't use them anymore. I have to keep my Asics on the shelf because Miss Peeps chews the laces.  The far-right container has shoe polishes in it and saddle soap for my saddles (yes, I still have my saddles in the basement).

My Birkenstocks are my bedroom slippers....I keep the screens in the closet after I take them off in the Fall and wash them. 

Look at all that room!  Do you think I could become a minimalist?  No way! LOL! 

There's always laundry to do...........

But the closet is done except maybe for a good vacuum which I will do Monday when I start on my bedroom!  I'm not sure if I'll be able to get the bedroom done in 1 week but I will try!
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Here's your "tidbits" for today.............
This is made with newspapers!  Here are the directions

This looks mighty tasty to me right now.............salted caramel mocha.....oh yeah!

and here's the recipe direct from Starbucks 
  Of course, there has to be something to smile about............

Happy Trails!!!

I think I wind down at the end of the week.........

 Not much to show you today.  I cleaned the frig, froze the remaining Italian beef, cleaned up the house and took a walk.  I took more Christmas items down to the basement and that's about it.  Where did the day go?  I did get up later than normal but really?
I'm behind on XS too so I worked on Monthly Monday and it's Friday!
We had freezing rain this morning and it's been dark all day and now more rain is coming.  Just so we don't lose power!

This kind of weather puts me in hibernation mode.
That's all for today.......here are your "tidbits"...........this is so cute and it's a pay for pattern but follow this link   and she has all kinds of cute patterns for sale

Soak lemons and ginger in honey and add a tablespoon to a cup of boiling water

Here's a little something to make you smile............

I hope you have a relaxing Friday evening!
Happy Trails!!!

Making and baking........

 Winter beauty.............art not photo

I made corn chowder in the crockpot today........

 I saved out some extra bacon for on top of the bowl of chowder and I'll probably make some garlic bread to go with it..............comfort food

 I did some cleaning and laundry and took a walk........on breaks I worked on Scrapghan CAL and finished week #1 except for weaving ends in............

I'm also working on baby bib straps.....I wish I had something the size of a babies head to test the opening.......a musk melon?   Their heads are pretty large in relation to their bodies.  Any ideas?  The strap will go around and connect to the other side and then just slip on and off the babies head from what I understand.   Mine is only 7 " wide...supposed to be 9" but I should know better as I crochet tightly evidently.

I don't think I ever showed you what I got for myself for my birthday............it is a lap stand for punch needle.  I also ordered a pattern and punch needle but they have not arrived yet.  The pattern comes with the material but you have to transfer the pattern to it.  You use embroidery floss to do the actual punch needle. 

That's all the news for today..............here's your "tidbits"............aren't they just too cute?  Here's the link to the free pattern and tutorial

I've not read this but it looks like a good "winter read"...............

I'm pretty sure this was at Walmart too........

Happy Trails!!!

Uh oh...I'm slowing down..............

I didn't seem to get much done today but maybe it was because it was stuff you couldn't see....like pay bills, make some phone calls, go for a walk and try and burn brush that refused to cooperate.  I did pick up a lot of sticks in the yard.  I worked on the closet and got a bit more done.......other than a few coats this is all that's left...........

More in the bag and some things that are ironed so I'll leave them on hangers...........If I would buy some new clothes I would probably get rid of some more....I really don't like clothes shopping........

Since you asked..........here is the Scrapghan I started.  It is a CAL by Hooked on Homemade Happiness      I know, I know!  I have more than enough projects going but like I said yesterday....it's a sickness....I'll be calling the doctor if I don't recover soon.  This is definitely a good way to get rid of stash and I must admit that participating in these CALs I have learned things I've never even heard of in crochet before.  She issues new directions each week so I'm going to try and stay current.  Plus, I do well with rows and they go well with watching t.v. too.

 Now for your "tidbits" for today...............just in case you wanted to know...........here is the link
that will show you how to prepare plastic bags for knitting or crocheting.

I've had this before and I like it and want to make it myself....I think it is fairly simple.......here's the recipe

and a little something to make you smile............

Happy Trails!!!

I caught a bug...........startitis! No cure!!!

I did make my 'parcel' breakfast without the foil and it worked just fine!

The closet got worked on a bit today and that resulted in another bagful for the Salvation Army and 2 loads of laundry.

I still have more to go but it was a pretty big dent!  Remember the last time I cleaned this closet....I got rid of stuff but this time, despite Jim's things, I got rid of things of mine that I wasn't ready to let go of last time.  It's refreshing! 

And yes, I have caught Startitis....I may need to seek help.........look away...there's nothing to see here!  It has been a good day though and I took a walk too and made progress in several areas....

Here are the 'tidbits' for today..........."blow into the bag and seal it tightly.  The CO2 will keep it from becoming soggy."   I've got to try this one!

I've had this on my Pinterest board and I am wanting to try it.....so pretty and useful!here's the link

and last but not least a little something to make you smile............

Happy Trails!!!