Monthly Archives: June 2013

Jun 6

Home Sewing: Slip Covers

We’ve been redecorating our bedroom with new paint and curtains. I would like to find some new bedding to finish off the room too.

I flipped our quilt, and found a cotton blanket for $2.00 at a yard sale. I just needed to slipcover the throw pillows, and complete the look.

I have lots of odds and ends in my fabric stash. I found enough white fabric to make two small slipcovers. I sewed three sides of a rectangle, and then left one side open to switch them out if I change my mind.

It was a quick project to sew, and the slipcovers added a nice touch to the “new” bedding too.

Jun 5

Rained-Out

Today I’ve got one kiddo under the weather, and the weather is going to be rainy all day. We are staying in, planning a Marvel movie marathon, and I’m catching up on housework. I see lots of dishes and icky laundry in my future.

Jun 4

Finished Project: Thade’s Afghan

I think this one took me twelve or thirteen weeks. This has been one of my largest crochet projects so far. Thade is a big fan of Doctor Who. I wanted to make an afghan inspired by the 4th Doctor’s famous scarf. I picked up a lot of yarn in various colors and got to work.

I started this project off at Hobby Lobby. I love that store, and they had lots of yarn to choose from.

I worked on the afghan throughout the Winter.

I carried it all around the house, and worked on it during the evenings.

It was a warm and snuggly project.

I measured it out to see if it would fit Thade’s bed. It was close, but it just needed a few more rows.

I set my mind to finishing the project before the boys were out of school.

I finished the afghan, and surprised Thade with it. He loved it, and I really like the finished product too. This one did take a long time to complete, I lost count on just how many skeins of yarn I used.

I did end up with a few leftovers for the next project.

 

 

Jun 3

June’s Monthly Menu

I’m a little late posting this one, the weekend got away from me. Summer is in full swing, and holy moly the kiddos are eating everything in sight… I haven’t made June a no take-out month, but I’m trying not to slack as much in the kitchen. So here we go it’s June’s Monthly Dinner Menu.

  • 6/1/13: Pulled Pork Tacos, Crunchy Beef Tacos, Re-fried Beans, Mexican Rice, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Homemade Salsa, Guacamole, Chocolate Bundt Cake, Cherry Pie, and Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 6/2/13: BBQ Pork Sandwiches, and Chips
  • 6/3/13: Panko Fried Chicken, Corn on the cob, and Mashed Potatoes
  • 6/4/13: Salmon Bites, Salad, and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 6/5/13: Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Homemade Salsa
  • 6/6/13: Spaghetti and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 6/7/13: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 6/8/13: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Chips
  • 6/9/13: Pulled Pork Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Homemade Salsa, and Re-fried Beans
  • 6/10/13: Panko Crusted Fish, Salad, and Homemade Rolls
  • 6/11/13: BBQ Pork Sandwiches, and Chips
  • 6/12/13: Chicken & Steak Fajitas, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, Re-fried Beans, and Homemade Salsa
  • 6/13/13: Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 6/14/13: Steak, Hominy, Baked Potatoes, Chocolate Snack Cake, and Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 6/15/13: Pancakes, Bacon, and Fresh Fruit
  • 6/16/13: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, and Cherry Pie
  • 6/17/13: Steak & Broccoli Stir-fry, Rice, and Coconut Macaroons
  • 6/18/13: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Dip, and Homemade Salsa
  • 6/19/13: Pork Cutlets, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn on the cob
  • 6/20/13: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 6/21/13: Grilled Chicken, Pasta Salad, Corn, and Cherry Jell-O Cake
  • 6/22/13: Homemade Pizza and Pasta Salad
  • 6/23/13: Pot Roast with Potatoes, Homemade Rolls, and Pumpkin Pie
  • 6/24/13: Pulled Pork Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried beans
  • 6/25/13: Chicken Chow Mien, Rice, and Chow Mien Noodles
  • 6/26/13: Chicken Burritos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 6/27/13: Spaghetti and Homemade Breadsticks
  • 6/28/13: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 6/29/13: Breakfast Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Cheese Grits, and Toast
  • 6/30/13: Fried Chicken, Corn, Pasta Salad, and Cherry Jell-O Cake

I’m making a run to the store tomorrow, I’ve got to re-stock the house.