Crochet & Quilting

Bumpy Popcorn Crochet Scarf Pattern

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My fifth and final scarf for donation to the Orphan Foundation of America is something I’d been wanting to do for awhile. I love texture and have been intrigued with the popcorn crochet stitch which creates a knobby little bump similar to a piece of popcorn (also my favorite snack!). I created this easy crochet [...]

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Shopping

Precision Pro Kitchen Scale Review & Giveaway!

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Kitchen scales help make weighing recipe ingredients an exact science and I often rely upon one when preparing baked goods. I recently received the Precision Pro kitchen scale from EatSmart to review and found it a compelling, affordable contender.

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TV & Movies

Drop Dead Diva Season 3 Returning to Lifetime (2011)

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Photo credits: Lifetime Television It was only a month ago that I first discovered Drop Dead Diva (DDD) on Netflix and decided to watch season one. With it’s subtle mix of comedy and drama, each episode drew me further in and I soon fell in love with the characters. I purchased the second season and [...]

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Crochet & Quilting

Crocheted Striped Scarf with Railroad Border

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My fourth scarf for donation to the Orphan Foundation of America is based on the same pattern as the last scarf. I used different yarn colors to create an interesting striped pattern and added a railroad stitch border.

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