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A Record of What I Make

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Ribbon-Tied Oxfords

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I had already put a pair of little girl's brown boots in my shopping cart at the thrift store, when Phoebe seized these little brown oxf...
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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Sheet-Pan Meatballs with Lemon Yogurt and Onions

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The reason to make these sheet-pan meatballs and chickpeas is for the flavors.  It's got several steps and components to the meal (unlik...
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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

"Something stylish but not fashionable"

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"There's a certain type of woman who is always dressed in something stylish but not fashionable, expensive but never ostentatious, ...
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Thursday, March 1, 2018

Meadow-Stripe Mittens

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Phoebe had her mitts from last year , but now that she is so big, she is out of the stroller and down on the sidewalk needing to pick things...
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Wonderful Lettuce as a Wonderful Side Dish

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I have eaten lettuce as a side dish for lunch for 6 days straight now since I read about this in the newspaper last week.  I regretfully can...
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Friday, February 23, 2018

A Bright Wool Wrap Skirt with a Kilt Pin

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I bought this wool from my favorite thrift store: 3 yards of soft, pure wool in a gorgeous plaid for $5.  Amazing! I was a little nervo...
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

The Best Jobs for Toddlers

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I found a great job for Phoebe and she agrees (key point of this being a great job).  I let her stand on the stool (important!) in order to ...
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Margo
East Coast, United States
I am a wife and mother of three. I am a stay-at-home mom, an editor, a Mennonite, and a city dweller. I like to make things (see the blog categories below). This blog is a record of what I make and the ways I try to be thrifty. Welcome!
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